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INCLUSIVE SPORT REVOLUTION HITS DONCASTER An exciting new initiative to improve the inclusivity of sport across Doncaster so more people can get active and involved has been launched. Inclusive Revolution is a partnership between Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust (DCLT), 4 ALL and Yorkshire Sport Foundation, which aims to create inclusive physical activity hubs across the town where

everybody can experience and enjoy sport no matter of their ability, age or if they have additional needs. Two top paraathletes - Danielle Brown MBE, GB medallist for archery and GB wheelchair basketball player Helen Freeman – attended a special event at Doncaster Dome to ofﬁcially launch the initiative which welcomed schools, community groups, sports coaches and local

organisations of all ages and capabilities. They were able to take part in a variety of sport taster sessions, including football, fencing and archery, before guests heard from Danielle and Helen as well as speakers from the other organisations involved. Workshops also took place highlighting the best inclusive practices. Jon Whiteley, deputy chief executive of DCLT, said: “We

are pleased to be working in partnership with 4 All with the support of Yorkshire Sport Foundation to help make sporting activities even more accessible. The hubs, which will be based across the borough in Rossington, Adwick and our ﬂagship site The Dome will provide opportunities for people with learning difﬁculties, mental health and other needs to take part and try something

new practically on their doorstep. “There can often be a number of barriers that prevent people, especially those with additional needs, from getting involved in sport and ﬁtness activities and the aim of this programme is break down those challenges and perceptions and demonstrate how anyone and everyone can get involved.” Inclusive Revolution follows on from a

number of successful activity programmes that have already been running at three DCLT sites, Rossington Community Swimming Pool, Rossington Community Sports Village and at The Dome, speciﬁcally aimed at engaging and including people who may not have felt able to get involved in sport before. Added Jon: “This new partnership hopes to build on this work and

provide more inclusive sporting activity across Doncaster with the hope of making sport and ﬁtness more accessible which can only be a good thing for the individuals concerned but also for Doncaster as a whole as people get more active.” Danielle Brown MBE, double Paralympic gold medallist archer and co-founder of 4 All, said: “There is no reason why everybody can’t enjoy

sport and the beneﬁts it brings. Working alongside Yorkshire Sport Foundation and DCLT is enabling us to make a much bigger positive impact on our community and we are very excited to launch the hub initiative.” To ﬁnd out more about the Inclusive revolution and to get involved, please contact James at 4ALL by emailing: 4allprogramme@ gmail.com

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Sheffield Business Improvement District (BID). Councillor Mary Lea, cabinet member for culture, sport and leisure at Sheffield City Council, said: “We’re delighted to have received this award which comes so soon after the city retained its Purple Flag status. “We are all working together to improve and build upon Sheffield’s reputation as a warm, friendly and safe place to be. This is a great achievement and shows the strength of the partnership we have in the city.”

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6/2/1923 - Howard Carter unseals the burial chamber of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. 17/2/1980 - Mount Everest, 1st Winter Ascent by Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy. 18/2/1478 - George, Duke of Clarence, convicted of treason against his older brother Edward IV of England, is executed in private at the Tower of London. 19/2/1878 - Thomas Edison patents the phonograph. 20/2/1877 - Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake receives its première performance at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. 21/2/1952 - The British government, under Winston Churchill, abolishes identity cards in the UK to “set the people free”. 22/2/1797 - The Last Invasion of Britain begins near Fishguard, Wales.

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The Magnificent Seven cycle race will have a new base when it returns to Sheffield for the third time on Sunday 11 March. The event will start and finish in Bradfield – a picturesque Peak District village which sits within the Sheffield boundary just seven miles outside of the city centre – to allow more entries and more space for parking. The race is one of four headline events of The Outdoor City Weekender, running at locations across Sheffield from 9 to 11 March 2018. A cross between a sportive and a hill climb, the Magnificent Seven will see 130 cyclists – that’s 30 more than last year – battle up seven of Sheffield’s toughest ascents. The 2018 route, which is slightly more than 26 miles long, presents each rider with over 4,200ft of climbing and inclines ranging from 9 to 23 per cent. The race begins at 8.30am and takes in Mill Lee Road and Hoar Stones Road, Hagg Hill, Blake Street, Fern Road and Thrush Street, Birch House Avenue and Birks Wood Drive, Back Lane, and the infamous Cote de Bradfield. This final climb challenged the world-class Tour de France riders at the Yorkshire Grand Depart in 2014 and provides spectacular views over Sheffield from its summit. Event organiser Marc Etches said: “We are really pleased to be part of The Outdoor City Weekender and are looking forward to showcasing our great city once more with the Magnificent Seven. “Last year’s event was superb and we’re increasing the entries from 100 to 130 for 2018 to meet demand. “The event is unique in the UK and gives the competitors the opportunity to race up traffic-free closed roads, for which we thank Sheffield City Council. “Professional riders are usually the only ones who get to ride on closed roads so this is a great selling point for the event, as evidenced by the veteran’s category selling out on the first day, which was amazing. “We are really looking forward to seeing the support

from local residents, especially the crowds on Hagg Hill, Blake Street and the Thrush Street cobbles. This support is fantastic for the event and much appreciated by organisers and riders alike. “The route really showcases Sheffield as The Outdoor City and the riders will be treated to some spectacular views at the top of every climb, especially the highlight of this year’s route – the Cote de Bradfield.” Cyclists will ride with motorbike escorts and lead cars between each of the seven hills, and then gather at the bottom of each of the hills – which will be closed for the event – before racing for points to the summit. The first 15 to the top then receive points which count towards the grand prize of being crowned King or Queen of the Mountains, for which the winners receive a trophy. The ride is aimed at amateur club riders and, as well as capturing the imagination of local clubs, attracts cyclists from across the country to take up the seven hill challenge. Both men and women over 16 are encouraged to ride with equal prize money for both categories and there’s also a prize for the over 40s, as the fastest veterans are awarded separate points and prizes. The veteran category, which sold out in less than nine hours, sees some new riders stepping up for the first time. James Allen from Sheffrec Cycling Club is a firm favourite, and Simon Warren who finished 3rd last year, as well as newcomers Simon Froberg and Olly Humphreys, will be giving everyone a run for their money. All entrants will receive refreshments before and afterwards, and each rider will also receive a free cycling cap for their efforts. Cow bells will again be handed out to spectators along the route to help cheer the riders along the tough climbs.

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REPORTING ANTI-SOCIAL ISSUES On 1st February, there were important changes to the way Sheffield residents report antisocial behaviour issues. Now you will need to report certain antisocial behaviour issues, such as noise nuisance, non-hate crime related graffiti and lost, stray or barking dogs, to Sheffield City Council, not to South Yorkshire Police. You can do this by calling 0114 2734567 or visiting sheffield. gov.uk/asb Anti-social behaviour is behaviour that causes harassment, alarm or distress to one or more people, not of the same household. This can include (but is not limited to) graffiti, litter, vandalism, abandoned cars, noise nuisance, harassment and intimidation.

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If you paid to register a Power of Attorney in England or Wales between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2017, you’re owed a refund of up to £54. Under a new Government scheme, those who paid a registration fee for a Lasting Power of Attorney in that period can apply Sheffield City Council are responsible for for a partial refund as they were charged incidents surrounding: more than was necessary. A Lasting Power abandoned vehicles, dead animals, dog of Attorney is a legal document which alfouling, fly posting, dumped, fly-tipped lows you, while you still have the mental waste, inoffensive graffiti, non-hate crime capacity to do so, to nominate a trusted graffiti, littering, lost or stray dogs, noise friend or relative to look after your affairs nuisance or DIY related noise, syringes or if you lose capacity. needles. There are two types of Power of Attorney, Call the Council on 0114 2734567 or visit one for finance and property and another www.sheffield.gov.uk/asb for health and welfare. Some will have As well as these changes, from 1st registered both and so can claim a refund South Yorkshire Police are responsible February, if you call 0114 2734567 out of of up to £108.The Ministry of Justice told for incidents relating to: standard office hours to report concerns MoneySavingExpert.com that 1.7 million Begging, dealing/taking of drugs and for vulnerable adults and children, and applications could be affected. It’s not drinking alcohol in the street, gangs and matters relating to homeless people, you clear exactly how many people are owed a youths drinking in parks, harassment will be dealt with by a Sheffield City refund, as some will have registered more or intimidation, hoax call to emergency Council call handler, not a police call than one Power of Attorney, but it’s likely handler. services, hate crime related graffiti to be a million or more. For more information on reporting motivated by prejudice or intolerance Why is the money being refunded? antisocial behaviour issues, and the toward an individual’s nationality, When you register a Power of Attorney, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, responsibility of Sheffield City Council you’re charged an application fee, set by and South Yorkshire Police please visit sexual orientation or disability, flythe Ministry of Justice and paid to the www.sheffield.gov.uk/asb or tipping in progress, misuse of fireworks, Office of the Public Guardian. Between www.southyorks.police.uk/101 intimidating dogs, prostitution and 2013 and 2017, the operating costs of the Office of the Public Guardian decreased, but the application fee stayed the same, at £110. As the fee is simply supposed to charity, we rely heavily on grants from On Monday 22 January, local charcover operating costs, the Government is ity Sheffield Young Carers (SYC) was charitable trusts and foundations and now repaying the difference between what delighted to accept a fantastic grant we’re over the moon that the Masonic applicants paid and what they should have from Assistant Provincial Almoner Mi- Charitable Foundation has chosen to paid, plus interest. chael Speight, on behalf of the Masonic endorse our work in this way.” You can make a claim if you were the Charitable Foundation. The Foundation donor (the person who made the Power Sheffield Young Carers aims to reduce is the UK’s second largest grant-giving of Attorney) or the attorney (the person the isolation and stigma experienced by appointed by the donor) – but the refund body after the Big Lottery and their grant young carers, to increase their access to will be paid to the donor. You can claim a will help to support some of Sheffield’s social, educational and career opportunirefund even if the Power of Attorney has most vulnerable children and young ties and to provide emotional support. been used, and there’s currently no deadpeople - young carers. The one-to-one and group support they line by which you must apply. The £5,000 grant, which is being used offer allows young carers the chance to Refunds Helpline to part-fund SYC’s One-to-One Worker relax and enjoy some respite from their Email: poarefunds@justice.gsi.gov.uk Luke Johnson, will benefit young carers demanding caring roles, as well as to from all over the city – some as young as make friends and develop confidence and Telephone: 0300 456 0300 (option 6) 8 years old. Young carers are children and resilience to help reduce the many impacts What if the donor has died? 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SHEFFIELD’S YOUNGER PEOPLE - A GENERATION TO BE PROUD OF! Sometimes we can all be guilty of forgetting what our younger generation can offer to the people of Shefﬁeld - but this week we have received two items - an article on Shefﬁeld’s Young Carers and a letter from a younger reader - that should give us all food for thought! The letter is from Shona Rooney, a Yr 11 pupil at Outwood Academy City

Dear Sir/ Madam Young people have suffered stereotyping, discrimination and unjust comments just because of their age, for many years, whether this is in the workplace, online or just in the middle of the street. I personally believe that this is completely unfair and has to stop. One of the many ways in which the youth of today are treated poorly, is when it comes to work. Not only is it hard for 16+ year olds to find work, but once they have a job, the discrimination does not stop there. Employers are required to pay young people average minimum wage at least, if they are working up to standard and the required hours. However many businesses refuse to even pay this. Companies often treat young people unfairly just due to their, age and do not believe that they deserve equal pay to workers who are older and possibly more experienced. This happens even when working equal shifts or equal hours to the older employee. Unfortunately this is just a small part of the discrimination that we young people experience daily. ‘Emos’, ‘Goths’ and ‘Chavs’ are just some of the names that ‘youths’ are called by not only older generations, but also by fellow young people too. This, on most occasions, is solely because of the way that they dress. This makes many young people feel as though they cannot dress the way that they feel most comfortable, confident and free. There have been numerous incidents globally where names, such as ‘Chav’ are used as insults. This may be to bully the person or make them feel uncomfortable. People often feel the need to make fun of the way that people dress just because they disagree with their style or may even be jealous of it. Younger generations mainly do this to make their insecurities hidden. However the older generations often hold a negative view on the people that dress this way based on stereotypes from when they were younger. This often leads to such fashions being associated with criminal, violent or threatening behavior, therefore instantly create a negative image of them. To me this is completely unfair and unacceptable. There is an assumption, mainly made by older generations, that because young people ‘hang around’ in groups, that they are intent on no good. Of course the majority of the time this is completely untrue. In fact they are passing their time or catching up with friends. This is actually due to the lack of facilities and Youth Clubs for them to meet up. This in turn is due to the government cutting funding to local councils. People presume that because a group, which may not necessarily be large, are walking around the streets, they are dangerous and the public should be concerned. I believe that this is unfair as it very rarely true. Although all of the above reasons are enough to show you that young people are treated poorly, I believe that the minimum voting age being eighteen, is the worst way young people are discriminated against. Young people are not seen to have important voices, and many people do not believe that people below the age of eighteen are capable of making a vote based on informed choices. In fact, including myself, many young people are very passionate about politics and would love to get their voices heard by their communities, and possibly even by parliament. Making the minimum voting age eighteen prevents this from happening and actually discourages them from getting involved in politics at young age. I strongly believe that the minimum voting age should be lowered as this will allow young people to have a say in the decisions that are made about their own futures. It is unfair that young people cannot even have a say in decisions that may impact their adult lives, and that older generations can. In summary I would really appreciate it if you could print my letter, so that the voices and opinions of the youth can be considered and listened to, and hopefully some beneficial changes can be made.

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50 YEARS OF YES The year 2018 marks half a century since the formation of the legendary group YES, one of the biggest bands in progrock history and true pioneers of the genre. To celebrate this remarkable milestone YES will embark on a 10-date UK tour next March - #YES50, calling in at Sheffield City Hall on Wednesday 14th March. On this not-to-be-missed tour, YES [Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison and Billy Sherwood] will feature not only many of the band’s classic hits but performances of sides 1 and 4 and an excerpt from Side 3 of their 1973 album Tales from Topographic Oceans, which was the first Yes album to top the UK album charts. YES will also play some European shows. Watch this space for more dates. The final weekend of the UK tour at the London Palladium on 24th and 25th March will include a 50th Anniversary fan convention – more details of the anniversary celebrations will be announced soon. Roger Dean (whose fantastical landscapes have become synonymous with the band’s albums) will unveil new “Close To The Edge” paintings at the Palladium on March 25th. YES, deservedly inducted into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame in April 2017, will release “Topographic Drama – Live Across America”, a new live album, planned for later in the year, recorded during their US 2016/17 tours. Talking about their 50th

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LINCOLNSHIRE

MERCURYHOLIDAYS 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

£24

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

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2018 Stairlift to First Floor

WINTER OFFERS FROM £25PPPN CONTRACTORS WELCOME £20 pppn (room only)

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.

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

SKEGNESS

SEADELL CHALET PARK HEMSBY, GREAT YARMOUTH

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

£160 p/w off season Pets welcome

For free colour brochure

Call Duncan 01493730238 www.duncanfoleyholidays.com

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

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UP TO £470

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OVERSEAS PROPERTY SALES Re-Licensed renovated 2 stone build villas 1 Bedroom & 2/3 bedroom with 850 sq metre fenced rural plot Bus route • Panoramic Views Valued at 3 Bedroom £135,000 / 1 Bedroom £70,000 ideal live / let Off-road parking for several vehicles Exchange considered

For more information call 07837 995 729 / 07555 530 328

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The Palm Court £35,273

South Parade, Skegness PE25 3HP

• Situated on Skegness Sea Front • • Sea View Rooms Available • • Ground Floor Rooms Available •

SPRING BREAKS 3 NIGHTS FROM only £75 including Full English Breakfast

0114 276 3633

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PORTHLEVEN CORNWALL

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INGOLDMELLS INGOLDMELLS

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20 RIVERSIDE BUNGALOWS BOATS ALSO AVAILABLE FISH FROM YOUR OWN LAWN AT POTTER HEIGHAM FREE BROCHURE AVAILABLE

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TEL: 01723 870896 clougtonstation@yahoo.co.uk www.cloughtonstation.co.uk

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HOLIDAY PARKS

FROM £6,995 TO £79,995 WITH SITE FEES PAID TO MARCH 2019

5 MINUTES FROM MABLETHORPE Set in tucked away grounds offering a relaxing & peaceful haven. 2 fishing lakes Dogs welcome. Various accommodation options. FOR TOURING SPECIAL OFFERS SEE WEBSITE www.willowsholidaypark.co.uk

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

Tel: 01507 450267

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

YORKSHIRE’S HIDDEN GEM

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

A Lincolnshire holiday park offering holiday cottages, touring, camping and caravan holidays near Skegness. Relax, unwind and escape to the country with a stay at our Lincolnshire holiday park. Set in 14 acres of countryside, we offer a range of accommodation options, including static caravans, holiday cottages, touring and camping pitches - so there’s something for all tastes and budgets.

Discover the beautiful Lincolnshire coast at Ingoldale Park, close to the popular resort of Skegness. Our holiday park is home to a wide selection of self-catering accommodation, including holiday apartments, houses, bungalows, cottages and caravans. Some of our accommodation is adapted for disabled access and is ideal for guests with restricted mobility. All offering outstanding value for money!

CALL US ON 01754 810833

CALL US ON 01754 872335

Sycamore Farm Park, Chalk Lane, Burgh Le Marsh, Skegness PE24 5HN

Ingoldale Park, Roman Bank, Ingoldmells, Skegness PE251LL

Book online at www.countryandcoastalholidays.co.uk

2014 SWIFT LOIRE CARAVAN Double glazed central heated Sited on the 5* Thorpe park holiday centre Brand new Swimming pool for 2018 Price includes site fees until 2019

ONLY £28,500

2018 SITE FEES INCLUDED

RATES AND WATER PAID

Call Billy on 07794403385 to arrange a viewing

ALL SET UP AND READY FOR 1ST MARCH ’18 PLEASE CALL MR SCOTT ON 07875283726 Thornwick Bay Holiday Village

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CARAVAN FOR SALE IN FLAMBOROUGH

LUXURY 6 BERTH HOLIDAY HOME FOR SALE Sited on a Seaside Park on the East Coast of Yorkshire with Excellent Facilities 12 Month Season • Beach Access

NOW JUST £9995 including 2018 Site Fees

CALL FOR MORE DETAILS 01964 257001 or 07473 871766

THORPE PARK CLEETHORPES

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Call 07723389608 to secure your booking, small deposit bond required.

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Book your next holiday with us in peaceful, rural Norfolk!!! Our park is located in the small village of Belton near to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. It is a quiet friendly park surrounded by open countryside providing beautiful views and a perfect place to totally relax. Rose Farm Park caters for all holiday makers and we aim to make your stay a happy and memorable experience. We cater for campers and touring caravans plus motorhomes. Our pitches are generous and we provide hook-up services. We have ample toilet and shower facilities spread across the park which are maintained regularly. There are also washing/laundry facilities on-site. For local information and to find out more about things to do, you can visit our site office where you can ask us for recommendations or browse the many brochures and leaflets on display. We cater for children of all ages. Our safe, enclosed children’s outdoor play area is well equipped and we also have an indoor games room where we have a pool table and arcade games.

Stepshort, Belton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 9JS Website: rosefarmtouringpark.com Email: office@rosefarmtouringpark.com Call David or Marie on 01493 738292

• Free ice-pack freezer available all hours • Chemical toilet disposal points • Mains electric hook-up points • Fresh water outlets • Well behaved dogs welcome • Large car park with keycode operated barrier • Heated facilities for year round comfort • Dog walk • Seasonal pitches • Caravan storage available

SEASONAL AND ANNUAL TOURING PITCHES AVAILABLE NOW CALL DAVID OR MARIE FOR DETAILS ON 01493 738292 UK BREAKS

Holiday Homes with the Largest Beach frontage in Lincolnshire We have 5 beautiful caravan holiday parks which offer a wide variety of attractions; all set on the beautiful east coast of Lincolnshire just a short distance away from the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds and Tennyson country. Sutton Springs with its quarter mile of beach frontage along the promenade and easy walking access to Sutton on Sea and Mablethorpe Trusthorpe Springs – a heated swimming pool, where the Park is set around the grounds of the 19th century Trusthorpe Hall. Tourers are always welcome and we have a range of superb quality letting vans available for hire. Lakeside Springs – our 7 acre well stocked fishing lake and quiet location. A selection of letting vans are available and tourers are always welcome, we can even store your touring caravan for you to save you fuel. Anderby Springs A quite location that’s just a stroll from the wide beach with the bright lights of Skegness just a short journey away Cherry Tree Springs our newest and exclusively adult only tranquil park catering for touring caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents situated on the edge of Sutton on Sea”

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

Web: www.springsholidayestates.co.uk Email: info@springsholidayestates.co.uk

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

Tel: 01507 441333

IDEAL MOTHERS DAY GIFT! CHESTERFIELD 01246 555 775 43 Knifesmithgate • Chesterﬁeld S40 1RL

ROTHERHAM 01709 364880 4 Efﬁngham Square • Rotherham S65 1AP

Offers can be withdrawn without prior notice. Booking conditions as per Shearing’s trading charter. Prices are based on 2 people sharing a standard twin/double room, single, larger, superior & scenic view rooms supplements will apply. Prices correct at 8am 12/02/2018 prices subject to change terms & conditions apply. Regional variations apply

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Week 24 of the County Senior League was played in the backdrop of the wet and cold British winter weather, but 13 games still got the go-ahead, plus a midweek League Cup Quarter-Final. League Cup Quarter-Final Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves booked their place in the League Cup Semi-Finals midweek, with a 5-4 penalty shoot-out victory over Premier Division leaders AFC Penistone Church Reserves. The score was 2-2 after extra-time. Stocksbridge will play Sheffield Medics at the Memorial Ground on March 20th in the Semi-Finals. The other semifinal will be contested between Swinton Athletic and Grimethorpe Sports at the same venue on March 15th. Premier Division AFC Penistone Church Reserves were unable to put their League Cup Quarter-Final loss fully behind them, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Denaby United. Penistone still lead the way in the Premier Division. Frecheville extended their unbeaten league run to 11 matches with a 4-0 win over Houghton Main at Davy Sports Club. Frecheville climb to second place with the victory, just a point behind Penistone, but have played two games more. Division One Another week and another win for league leaders Dodworth Miners Welfare, who this week beat Hepworth United 2-1 at home. It has been an incredible campaign thus far for Dodworth; 15 wins from 15 games played and a plus 42 goal difference to boot. Kiveton Park ended a three game losing streak, with an impressive 3-1 win over third placed Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915. Kiveton sit just below

mid-table, but have played only 10 games, winning half of them. League Cup Semi-Finalists Sheffield Medics were 2-1 winners over Hemsworth Miners Welfare Reserves at the Yorkshire NU Build Stadium. Connor Campbell scored the only goal at the Phoenix Sports Club, where Silkstone United claimed a 1-0 away win over Brinsworth Whitehill. Division Two It was goals galore in Division Two, with 54 goals in the seven games that took place on Saturday. League leaders Burngreave FC were held to a 3-3 draw at home against New Bohemians. The draw brings to an end Burngreave’s nine game winning streak. Burngreave will not be too disappointed though, as second placed Bonyton Sports slipped to a 4-2 defeat at home to Manor Hotel. Jordan Thomas, James Green, Shaun Brown and Ryan Hicks were all on target for Manor Hotel. Four goals from Aaron Williamson inspired Caribbean Sports Reserves to an enthralling 9-4 away win over Sheffield Bankers Reserves. Mehtaab Khan, Mitchell Osborne (2), Josh Sugden and Callum Douglas were also on the score-sheet for Caribbean, who only last week scored 11. There was another thriller at Swinton Miners Welfare, where Swinton Athletic Reserves beat Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Development 8-3. Swinton move into third position with the three points. Maltby Main Reserves put behind them a run of two games without a goal, with a 5-2 win over Thurcroft Miners Institute at Muglet Lane. North Gawber Colliery Reserves were held to a 3-3 draw by Working Winders at Woolley Miners Welfare. Not to be outdone, there was another 3-3 draw at Gosforth Playing Fields between AFC Dronfield Reserves and Wombwell Main Development.

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As family issues have taken over this week, time on the bank has been limited again to just a few hours, snatched between appointments with various people in the funereal and church businesses. Despite that, I still managed to get out on the bank, and this week, I’ve had a couple of new toys to play with! Over the last twelve months, I’ve really enjoyed more and more time exploring urban waterways in search of predators, with light lure gear. It really has been a revelation just how much fun it is, especially with friends, and the best part is, it’s extremely easy to get into, and you only need a bare minimum of kit. In fact, much of what you need will fit in your pocket, so there is no need to lug around heavy bags, or any other bulky equipment… it really is that simple! Of course, as with any angling discipline, there are dozens of ‘internet experts’ who will tell you exactly what you MUST do to achieve their level of ‘success’ but listen to this; you don’t have to conform! You can do what you want, fish where you want, when you want, and for what you want! See, I told you it was an attractive alternative to sitting in the rain, waiting for your alarm to sound! It’s fun fishing, checking out unlikely holes and tiny hideaways, with a few surprises thrown in… above all, it’s EASY to start! Don’t misunderstand me. There are several high profile anglers who are exceptionally good at lure fishing, and have shared that knowledge via the medium of Youtube, which means that you and I can more or less take them with us to the bank, and tap into the vast reservoir of knowledge that some of these guys have got. As a result, light lure fishing is an extremely accessible, reasonably priced sector and fun section of our hobby, and one which I have come to fall back on when a quick fix is needed. A couple of short rods, a tub of rubber lures, and a few jigheads, hooks and weights, and that’s about it. I keep a small bag with everything I need in the van, so I can just pick up a rod, and go and enjoy a couple of hours on a canal, river, or whatever, wherever I happen to be. Brilliant! So, my new toys? I’ve taken delivery of a pair of Sonik Sports lure rods. The first is a four piece Magna travel rod, complete with hard tube, which when broken down fits snugly inside my suitcase! It’s seven feet long, rated for lures between 2-18g, and is definitely coming with me to Australia later in the year; see, I told you light lure fishing was a ‘go anywhere’ option! The second is a rod I’ve been looking forward to for a few months having seen them last year at a Sonik trade show. The Magna dropshot rod is an upgrade on the Sonik Light-Tec range which I’ve been using for the last two years. Designed to be used with lures between 2-8g, it will cover most of the waters I fish, and is superbly priced at just £49.99! Twin it with a small reel, (I use the Sonik AVX 3000 series) and you have a superb lightweight kit for around £100! I’m not going to bang on the specifications, (although they are impressive, believe me) as like

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Fans and opposition alike will have stood back and taken notice of the Millers’ highenergy style which has helped them embark upon their incredible 11 game unbeaten run, but boss Paul Warne has backed his players’ fitness by insisting he won’t be forced into making changes ahead of Tuesday night’s game with Oxford United. The Millers have adopted an industrious, pressing approach to their football this season and have reaped the benefits of a gruelling pre-season training camp in Austria, with last gasp victories over the likes of Portsmouth serving as evidence of their fitness. Following another energetic display which saw the Millers triumph over Scunthorpe at the weekend, Warne insists he doesn’t feel the need to freshen up his side, despite admitting he has a number of players more than capable waiting in the wings. “If it needs to be done, we will. I’ve got no problem with it because we’ve got a great squad but hopefully that won’t be the case,” he told www.themillers.co.uk. “I think I only freshen things up when if there’s a need, or it looks a little bit stale, which I don’t believe it does at the moment. I think the lads deserve to keep their shirts with the way they are playing but if it does look a little bit stale, I’ll freshen it up. “Alternatively, if someone is carrying something which is a little bit unnecessary, then I’ll change it as well. There’s a couple of lads who are a little bit sore, but I’ve said before that you’re going to be sore playing a lot of games but you don’t want

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MILLERS boss Paul Warne was quick to hail his side’s clinical display after they secured an eye-catching 2-1 victory at promotion rivals Scunthorpe United in an enthralling encounter at Glanford Park. Goals either side of the break from Joe Newell and Semi Ajayi earned the Millers their fourth win on the spin, at the expense of Graham Alexander’s side and stretch their unbeaten run to 11 games in the process. Speaking to assembled press corps afterwards, Warne was full of praise for his side’s efforts in North Lincolnshire. “I was really pleased, obviously. I thought it was a really good game with two really in-form teams,” Warne stated. “I knew if we could get in and around Scunthorpe and compete against them then we are taking good strides forward. We are happy with how we played. “There were not many chances in the ﬁrst-half, although not through a lack of effort from either team. “We took our chance well and in the secondhalf, we more than matched them. We were the stronger side in the second half and on another day, we might have scored more. I was disappointed with the goal we gave away but

apart from that I don’t think our ‘keeper had much to do.” Following Newell’s ﬁrst-half opener, Ajayi looked to have given Warne’s men some muchneeded breathing space in the second half, with a well-taken header but sub Lee Novak put the game back in the balance, almost immediately. Despite the Millers having to weather eight minutes of second half stoppage time and Duane Holmes squandering a gilt-edged chance for the hosts – the Millers army of over two thousand fans made the short hop back to South Yorkshire in jubilant mood - to the delight of the Millers chief, who praised his side’s defensive display. “Our subs came on and changed the game. I want my lads to run and scrap for the shirt. The subs had a positive impact.” Warne enthused. “We tweaked a couple of things at half time. We couldn’t always press because of the way they play, they can pick you off in the middle. I knew they would come at us. I thought we started the game really well. They put pressure on us after we scored, but we absorbed it well. We defended really well. We weathered the storm and kept breaking away. With the pace, energy and enthusiasm of our team, we are always going to cause problems.”

to be out the team, so you have to grit your teeth and get on with it.” Warne has once again praised the players currently on the fringes of the starting 11 after a superb substitutes’ showing from Ryan Williams ensured the Millers made it over the line in the encounter with the Iron on Saturday, while taking time to explain why new signing Matt Palmer had to settle for a spot on the bench following the return of Richie Towell. “I explained to Matty why I left him out, but Richie and Will have been playing really well together in there. Matty will be a big part of what we’re doing in the future weeks and months and years hopefully,” he continued. “I just think it’s going to take him a little bit longer for him to know what we want from our players and Richie and Will deserve their shirts.” There could also be more competition to come in the middle of the park, after the experienced Darren Potter set foot on the training pitches for the ﬁrst time after sustaining an injury before the turn of the year. “He ran on the grass today and it’s the ﬁrst time that I’ve seen him properly open his legs which is nice. I’m hopeful that he might train with the squad next week.”

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FERGUSON PRAISES ROVERS RESILIENCE Darren Ferguson was pleased with his side’s resilience, as Rovers battled to a 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic in Sky Bet League One. Matty Blair’s 94th minute equaliser saw Rovers grab a hard-earned point at home, and Ferguson was delighted to see his side grind out another good result. “Credit must go to the players because they kept going, it’s a good habit to have, getting something out of a game, Matty Blair has popped up in the last minute and it shows great character for the players to not know that they’re beat,” he said. “It was pleasing that we got the late goal, Tom Anderson’s tackle at 1-0 was crucial, and credit to Matty for being in the right place at the right time, but it’s a let off because we haven’t been as good today. “You often get games like that where it hasn’t been our best performance, but we’ve still managed to get something out of the game, and

you have to be happy with that considering how much of the game went.” Saturday’s draw was the ﬁrst of three games in eight days, with Rovers travelling to Walsall on Tuesday night, with Ferguson eager to see Rovers get their ﬁrst win of 2018. “We’re not doing badly, we’ve only lost four of the last 22, but we are drawing too many games, so we need better performances because that will then bring better results and help us climb up that table,” he added. “We need to get through this week and pick up as many points as we can, after this period there’s only a dozen games left and you’re at the business end, and the players know that they have a lot of hard work to put in. “You have to keep going and keep practising, we’ve kept going today and got something out of the game, but it’s important that we get back to winning ways on Tuesday, it’s as simple as that.”

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away from Rovers. He said: “It was my man for their goal so I hold my hands up for that, there was still a long time left in the game so I had to stay focused and try to do well. “I made the block in the second half, Ian Lawlor delayed the player and fortunately that gave me enough time to get back and get my body in the way. “It’s a good point for us in the end, we weren’t at our best but the fact we’ve still managed to get something from it says a lot about the team.” Anderson felt the ﬁghting spirit within the squad meant that Rovers were always capable of getting something from the game late on. He added: “Scoring the late goal means the

Tom Anderson was happy with a point after Rovers drew 1-1 with Charlton Athletic at the Keepmoat Stadium. Matty Blair netted deep into stoppage time to level the game, but it was Anderson’s goalsaving block at the other end, with the scores at 1-0, which prevented the game from getting

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dressing room is fairly happy, nothing beats winning but spirits are high going into the game on Tuesday. “We always keep going and that’s massive in any game, you can never give up as anything can happen particularly when you have as much quality as we do. “There isn’t much between us drawing and getting three points in games, it’s the ﬁne details which we need to get right and we’re working hard on doing that.” Rovers return to the Keepmoat Stadium to face Fleetwood Town on Saturday February 17. You can purchase tickets from the Club Doncaster Box Ofﬁce, on 01302 762576 or at tickets.clubdoncaster.co.uk.

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Chris Wilder heaped praise on his skipper, following Saturday’s success over Leeds United at Bramall Lane. Billy Sharp scored a goal in each half, including a spectacular volley to open the scoring in the second minute and despite PierreMichel Lasogga drawing Leeds level, the Blades were good value for the victory. Speaking in the aftermath of the win, Wilder remarked: “We got over the line which I’m delighted

about. “It’s been a difﬁcult time because our performances of late haven’t seen us pick up the rewards we deserved, so to edge a tight Yorkshire derby is fantastic.” Of his skipper, Wilder added: “It’s not the easiest situation to be in when you’re not in the team, especially when you’re captain but he’s held his head high. “He’s worked extremely hard and been a great captain for me in the dressing room and around the

training ground.“We picked it early, I told him getting off the bus last Saturday that he’d start today and he’s been excellent throughout the week, capping it off with two goals and a man of the match performance. “I won’t allow players to moan and scream, they won’t pull out of challenges or think individually, I want team players and Billy is certainly that. “He has been brilliant and deserves all the credit that will come his way.”

CLUB STATEMENT His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah Bin Mosa’ad Abdulaziz Al Saud (the Prince) and Kevin McCabe are in discussions regarding the transfer of ownership and control and Sheffield United Football Club to the Prince. Sheffield United Football Club is part of the Blades Leisure Limited group, a joint venture between Sheffield United Limited, controlled by the McCabe family, and companies controlled by the Prince. Ownership of Blades Leisure Limited is governed by an Investment Agreement

dated 30th August 2013 which provides for the transfer of control of Blades to the Prince. The Investment Agreement also includes a provision for the transfer of the Club in certain circumstances of the freeholds of Bramall Lane Stadium (and the long leasehold interests in the Copthorne Hotel and Enterprise Centre) plus Shirecliffe Academy and the Junior Development Centre at Crookes. In response to a process commenced by Shefﬁeld United Limited, on 26th January 2018 UTB LLC, a company controlled by the Prince, served

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Chris Wilder had to do something to put the brakes on Shefﬁeld United’s poor run of form. He found the solution against Leeds, referring back to a similar formula that has allowed United to be so successful in the last 18 months. The Blades had notched up two victories in their previous 13 matches before the Leeds United ﬁxture, hardly promotion form. The ghastly run began following the Burton Albion success, where an impressive away performance was ruined due to the injury that Paul

Coutts suffered. The Blades boss tinkered with his line-up in the months that followed to try and sustain a play-off push, but to no avail. The starting eleven against Leeds was very familiar to Blades fans. Mark Duffy returned following a period out of the team. He was excellent at helping United create chances, he looked a threat all afternoon. He and Fleck were back together again in midﬁeld and the performance of the pair repaid Wilder’s faith. Billy Sharp, who was linked with moves away from the Lane in January, was

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also reintroduced to the starting line-up. We all know what happened next. Within two minutes he was running away in celebration in front of the away support. A winning penalty followed in a man of the match performance. It was reported after the game that Wilder had informed Sharp that he would be starting against our Yorkshire rivals following the defeat to Wolves. Sharp had plenty of time to prepare and delivered in style against his former club. The win puts United back in touching distance of 6th place with 15 games to go.

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Birmingham last week, the Barnsley game was the ﬁrst step. “Obviously it is tough right now, if you look at the bench there were three players from the Under-23s but the positive for them is that they are getting the opportunities. “We have good players here, I have trust in all of them and the manager does also. “I didn’t see one player hide, the fans could see we were trying. This season, everything isn’t going our way but this happens in football.” Next up is a clash against the high-ﬂying Rams, who occupy second spot

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