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DONCASTER’S ROUTE ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT YEAR’S TOUR DE YORKSHIRE The route of the world famous Tour de Yorkshire has now been announced with the exciting news that Doncaster will host the start of the Stage One Men’s race on Thursday 2 May 2019. The event organisers, Welcome to Yorkshire, revealed that the start of the race will begin in what will be the newly refurbished market square which will showcase the historic market to the world.

The cyclists will then ride out past the Mansion House, Hallgate, Christ Church and then over St George’s Bridge on to the A19. The route will then go through: • Bentley • Toll Bar • Owston • Askern • Campsall • Norton Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, said: “I am delighted that we are hosting the start of this most prestigious race.

This is the third time that we have welcomed the Tour de Yorkshire to our borough and now even more of our communities will experience the sheer exhilaration and excitement of this event. “The market square will provide the perfect backdrop for the start. Our award winning market is one of the oldest in the country and a real jewel in our crown. We have invested over £6 million in to the area as I have been

determined to preserve and grow the market for our future generations. Now millions of race viewers will be able to see the square in its full glory.” Over 100,000 eventgoers in total turned out across the borough when Doncaster hosted this event for one day in 2016 and then for two days earlier this year. Following this huge success, cycling has continued to grow in popularity and an ever increasing number

of people from all ages are joining local clubs across Doncaster to experience the joy of cycling. “I have no doubt that next year’s race will inspire many more to take up this sport,” Mayor Ros Jones added. The race will leave Doncaster at Norton and then travel through much of East Yorkshire and ﬁnish in Selby, followed by three more days racing across Yorkshire.

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100,000 TREES TO BE PLANTED AS PART OF TREES AND WOODLANDS STRATEGY With more than 4.5 million trees, 180 woodlands, hundreds of green spaces and 13 Green Flag Awards Sheffield’s green credentials stand as tall as its poplar oaks. Now Sheffield City Council has revealed a new 15year strategy that will see 100,000 trees planted for generations to come. Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe and the greenest city in the UK. The city is proud of its rich variety of urban parks, woodland,

countryside and other green spaces which are extremely popular destinations, attracting more than 25 million visits each year. Shefﬁeld’s reputation as an Outdoor City is rooted in its number of parks and proximity to the countryside and the city, using the internationally recognised iTrees method, can lay claim to having one of the highest urban tree canopy coverages in the UK. Using iTrees data, the estimated 21.6% canopy cover of urban areas is

more than the whole of the Greater London area which has only 14% urban canopy. The data also states that Shefﬁeld has an estimated seven trees for every resident with Greater London and Edinburgh having only 1 tree per person. At a time when local authorities are experiencing a period of great austerity, Shefﬁeld City Council recognises its responsibility to maintain and invest in the city’s treasured trees and woodlands. Following consultation

with Shefﬁeld residents in 2016, the council has worked with a number of partners to develop a 15 year strategy that sets out how it will accomplish its ambitious vision to provide outstanding, resilient and sustainably managed trees and woodlands which are rich, diverse, healthy, attractive, and of maximum beneﬁt to the public and wildlife. With 53 actions, under four overarching themes, the strategy focuses on People, Places, Environment and

Sustainability, and Quality Standards and Resources. The strategy covers the entire city, from the inner city to the parts of the Peak District National Park that falls within the Sheffield boundary and looks after trees that are in the city’s woodlands, parks, cemeteries ,housing estates and schools. A separate plan will be developed over the next year for the 36,000 street trees in the city, in partnership with relevant groups. The council will share details of how people can get involved in activities across their communities. To keep up with events and latest news follow @ ParksSheffield on Twitter and Sheffield Parks and Countryside on Facebook.

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World Champion and triple Paralympian Lauren Steadman has been wowing TV audiences with her determination to push herself in her spectacular dance routines. Lauren said: “This whole experience has been life changing and I’m beyond excited to now dance in some of the country’s biggest arenas and meet all the fans who have supported us.” Graeme Swann is often described as one of England’s greatest ever cricketers and truly discovered his dancing spirit during his time on the show. Graeme said: “Quick stepping on the cricket pitch is nothing like on a dance ﬂoor that’s for sure! I’m thrilled to be joined by the incredible Karen Clifton on the Strictly tour and can’t wait to get on the road and make Oti proud.” Faye Tozer is a member of British pop group Steps and is now dazzling Strictly viewers week after week, topping the TV show leaderboard three times. Faye said: “I’m living the Strictly dream! I love going on tour, so to be asked to join the Strictly Live Tour is such an honour and I cannot wait to meet all the fans.” Arena audiences are in for a real treat, as they enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment, showcasing all the amazing choreography and incredible live music that Strictly is famous for. They will experience a host of breathtaking dance routines guaranteed to leave them spellbound, together with all the glitz, glamour and magic of the TV show live on stage. This is a must-see spectacle for fans of all ages. As well as enjoying the glittering routines, arena audiences have the power to decide who wins the coveted Live Tour Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. After each celebrity couple has performed, the judges will provide their invaluable critique and scores - but the audience can also vote via text for their favourite couple and ultimately they will decide who wins!

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15/12/1890 - The first Sheffield Derby was played at Olive Grove 16/12/1431 - Henry VI of England is crowned King of France at Notre Dame in Paris. 17/12/1718 - Great Britain declares war on Spain. 18/12/1958 - Project SCORE, the world’s first communications satellite, is launched. 19/12/1154 - Henry II of England is crowned at Westminster Abbey. 20/12/2007 - Elizabeth II becomes the oldest ever monarch of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria, who lived for 81 years, 7 months and 29 days. 21/12/1910 - An underground explosion at the Hulton Bank Colliery No. 3 Pit in Over Hulton, Westhoughton, England, kills 344 miners.

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Strictly Come Dancing fans will be overjoyed to hear that the full line up of celebrities and their professional partners for next year’s Strictly Come Dancing UK Arena Tour are announced today. Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev; Lauren Steadman and AJ Pritchard; Graeme Swann and Karen Clifton; Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice will all be joining previously announced Stacey Dooley and Aljaž Skorjanec; Dr Ranj Singh and Janette Manrara; Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell on the road in the New Year. The sparkling line-up of celebrities and professional dancers will also be joining tour host, Ore Oduba and the Live Tour judging panel of awesome foursome Craig Revel Horwood, Dame Darcey Bussell, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli, as they dance around the country for 29 glittering shows from 18 January 2019. To add even more wow, professional dancers Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden and Johannes Radebe will also be performing in this supersized dance extravaganza. The tour will feature music from the Strictly singers and the Strictly live band. Ashley Roberts is best known for being a member of one of the biggest girl groups in the world – The Pussycat Dolls. Since leaving the group in 2010 she has gone on to have a hugely successful broadcast career and was the ﬁrst contestant to receive a perfect score of 40 from the judges in this series. Ashley said: “The costumes, the crowds and the cha-cha-cha! I’m having the time of my life on Strictly and can’t wait to get my dance shoes back on for the tour. I couldn’t think of a better way to start the New Year.”

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SOME GREAT LIVE MUSIC EVENTS ANNOUNCED AT MAGNA FOR 2019... On Saturday 16th February, SKA and 2-Tone legends are to play Magna for a 40th anniversary celebration night. An unforgettable evening of Ska and 2-Tone music featuring Neville Staple Band, Roddy Radiation & The Skabilly Rebels and The Beat Goes Bang. This exclusive concert will feature the guys who have been ﬂying the Ska and 2-Tone ﬂag through the decades with their legendary tours, albums and incredible performances. Includes original members from The Specials, The Beat, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, General Public and guests. Neville Staple Band - The original rude boy, and one of the undisputed forerunners of the Ska movement. Best known for being the lead singer of The Specials, Neville is credited with changing the face of pop music not only once but twice. His biography reads like a who's who of rock. Not only has he worked with such legends as Elvis Costello, David Byrne and Ali Campbell but has also shared the stage with Ska icons Rankin Roger (English Beat), forming Special Beat. Although this line up never actually recorded an album, they successfully toured the US with Sting and Steel Pulse before embarking on their own headline tour. Roddy Radiation & The Skabilly Rebels Roddy Radiation, the main man with The Specials is back bringing his 2-Tone sound to a new generation. The Beat Goes Bang - The Beat Goes Bang deliver a stunning set of all The Beat’s classic hits, featuring original members of The Beat and Dexy’s Midnight Runners. Everett Morton the original drummer for The Beat has brought together some of Birmingham's most talented artists to reform as The Beat Goes Bang. It’s sure to be a night to remember for all music fans. Then, if that isn’t enough, on Saturday 16th March, From the Jam will play Magna for one night only. The iconic punk band The Jam may have broken up in 1982 but their music lives on today in the form of From The Jam. Don't miss out on this awesome live stage act made up of former The Jam legends; bassist Bruce Foxton, vocalist and guitarist Russell Hastings, drummer Mike Randon and Andy Fairclough on piano. Part of their sell out nationwide tour celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Jam’s All Mod Cons album as well as classics such as Going Underground, Down In The Tube Station At Midnight, A Bomb In Wardour Street, Billy Hunt, Mr Clean and more. The Jam enjoyed amazing chart success with seven albums and 18 singles. Just Who Is the 5 O'Clock Hero? remains the best-selling import singles of all time in the UK.

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1296 12/12/2018 COMMUNITY LUNCH CLUB RE-OPENS ITS DOORS After months of hard work and planning by Hackenthorpe Community Centre’s Voluntary Manager, Sue Smith, their Lunch Club has opened its doors for its first lunch. More than 30 older people enjoyed a turkey lunch together at the centre which was decorated for the festive season. The day was the result of joint working led by Sue involving Sheffield City Council’s property services, locality management team and voluntary sector liaison team, local councillors and Voluntary Action Sheffield. Local resident Nicola Hodson, will now be managing the club on a twice weekly basis with support from the Community Payback team running the kitchen.

There has been a lunch club at the community centre for more than 10 years but earlier this year the club had to close when there was nobody available to run it. Now it’s back and open for business again and its members are delighted. Member Francis Wright said: “It’s not so much the food, it’s the company you come for.” The sentiment was echoed by another member saying , “It’s good to be back!” Shefﬁeld City Council’s Lunch Club Fund currently provides small grants to 52 lunch clubs across the city, supporting them to help reduce loneliness and isolation experienced by older people. The fund also provides a grant to Voluntary Action Shefﬁeld (VAS) for a Lunch Club Development Worker and service.

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The fire service is opening its doors to rough sleepers on the coldest nights in Sheffield for a second winter. Up to eight people are able to stay overnight at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue’s headquarters, on Eyre Street in Sheffield, with British Red Cross volunteers on hand to welcome them. Framework’s street outreach team and the council’s rough sleeper service will engage with people the next morning to talk about their needs and the longer-term support available. During the winter Sheffield City Council activates its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, known locally as Weather Watch, in response to the potential risk to life when the weather is very cold. This offers somewhere safe and warm overnight for anyone at risk of rough sleeping. Councillor Jim, Steinke, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Community Safety, said: “The fire station gives us extra places for people at risk of sleeping rough on the coldest nights, and is somewhere safe and warm. Homelessness is a growing problem. Through this partnership work we’re able to offer more help to more people, which is what we want as a city.” South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Area Manager, Tony Carlin, said: “Helping people in need and saving lives is core to our mission as a fire service, so it makes perfect sense for us to provide emergency accommodation during particularly severe weather periods. This initiative provides comfort, warmth and shelter for rough sleepers and the homeless and is a clear example of public agencies working together to help some of the most vulnerable people in our area.” Anyone who is homeless, or at risk of losing their accommodation, can call Sheffield City Council on 0114 273 6306 during office hours, or 0800 7311 689 outside office hours. If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough please call Framework on 0800 066 5358 or Text SOTS to 80800 followed by your message, or visit www.streetlink.org. uk.

Yorkshire’s NHS 111 service is reminding people to order their repeat prescriptions in time for the Christmas break. Each Christmas sees hundreds of patients calling NHS 111 because they have run out of their regular medication, leading to unnecessary worry for themselves and increasing pressure on busy urgent care services. Dr Eithne Cummins, Clinical Director for Integrated Urgent Care at Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, which runs the NHS 111 service in Yorkshire and the Humber, Bassetlaw, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire, urged people to make sure they have sufﬁcient stocks so they do not run out over the festive holiday. He said: “The NHS 111 service will be very busy over the Christmas and New Year period. Many people need repeat medication to manage longterm conditions and most remember to order and collect their prescriptions before Christmas which is helpful and appreciated. However, in the busy buildup to the holidays, it’s easy to forget and this can lead to problems once GP practices close for the holidays. So if you think you might need more medication over Christmas and the New Year, save yourself the worry and re-order your prescription while there is still plenty of time for it to be processed and dispensed. Not only will you be doing yourself a favour, you’ll also be helping the NHS by reducing pressure on busy urgent care services over the Christmas period.” Check out health advice on treating common winter illnesses at NHS Choices www.nhs.uk/Livewell/winterhealth/Pages/ Winterhealthrisks.aspx

Councillor Jim Steinke, said: “Lunch clubs play an important role in our local communities and for some people, lunch clubs are their only opportunity to go out, make new friends and learn about what’s going on in their community.” Volunteers are always needed at lunch clubs to perform a range of essential roles from cooking to running activities and escorting members on transport. People who would like to volunteer at the lunch club should contact VAS Shefﬁeld on 0114 253 6650. Those interested in joining a lunch club should contact VAS lunch club referral service 0114 253 6674. More information is at www.shefﬁeld.gov.uk/lunchclubs

After Thursday 6th December, you’ll no longer receive your State Pension on your 65th birthday. Have you checked when you will? The State Pension age has changed a lot over the past few years. Because of this, 1 in 4 people aged between 50 and 64 don’t know when they can claim their State Pension, according to new YouGov research commissioned by AgeUK. Nearly a ﬁfth of the people surveyed found their State Pension age was higher than they expected, and 3 in 10 people had never checked (or couldn’t remember checking) their State Pension age. If you don’t know when you can claim your State Pension, you can check at www. gov.uk/state-pension-age Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, says: “Clearly there is still much confusion about the age at which people can expect to receive their State Pension and our worry is that many who have few resources to fall back on are in for a nasty shock. At Age UK we think the most pressing and immediate concern is the hundreds of thousands of people in their 50s and 60s who are unable to carry on working today, and who are really struggling ﬁnancially as a result. We are thinking, for example, of lifelong manual workers crippled by arthritis and carers who have given up work to look after an ailing partner or parent, and who face the prospect of being totally broke as they wait to claim their State Pension. The government needs to do much more to help people in this position now. More support should be given to those who are badly affected by increases in State Pension age, like men and women earning low wages who are completely or mainly reliant on the State Pension to get by in retirement. We urge the government to allow early access to the State Pension for those who effectively have had no choice but to stop working before they reach their State Pension age.”

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The Olympic legacy project won Landscape Architecture of the Year category at the 2018 AJ Architecture Awards. The Awards, held on 4 November at The Roundhouse Camden London, recognise excellence in UK architecture across a range of categories, from school project of the year to housing project of the year. Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park fended off competition from projects including Sky TV’s Campus, the City of Glasgow College’s Landscape and Public Realm and the Canal Corridor at Kings Cross. Other high-profile winners on the night included the BBC Television Centre and Bloomberg’s European Headquarters in London. The judges described the winning project as an imaginative piece of landscape-first regeneration. They said: “The scheme features clever connectivity throughout the site which has already brought people into the area and delivered a highly sustainable slot-in infrastructure ready for the next wave of new development.” The landscape and infrastructure works at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park were undertaken by Henry Boot Construction, with a project team including Turner and Townsend, Arup, Ares Landscape Architects and Amey. The works were funded through Sheffield City Region Infrastructure Fund and procured by Sheffield City Council Ben Handley, from Ares Landscape Architects, commented: “Just to be shortlisted for this award was great recognition of the contribution that Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is making to the city and to

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delivering the legacy promised by the 2012 London Olympics. “However to win is a fantastic boost to all concerned, putting the project well and truly on the map. “Realising a project of this scale and ambition has required collaboration from the start. The original masterplan for the park was established by Bond Bryan Architects working with Legacy Park Ltd. Creating a place that promotes health and wellbeing was a key requirement of the masterplan. “We saw an opportunity with the Landscape Architecture to meet this requirement by making a new park for the city, a park which reflects some of the most recognisable and well-loved characteristics of Sheffield’s landscape – hills, woods and water. We’ve worked with the River Stewardship Company and Friends of the Blue Loop to open up the Park to the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal. “Access to high quality green space for the local community is a fundamental part of what has been achieved, along with ensuring the continuation of elite sport such as Sheffield Eagles RLFC and all the activities at the English Institute of Sport Sheffield.” Former Minister for Sport and Project Lead for Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, Richard Caborn, said: “These awards recognise projects that are leading the way in architectural design, so we couldn’t be prouder to win. “At Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, we’ve brought a number of organisations together to create a worldclass space for people to work, learn and improve their health and wellbeing. “The Lower Don Valley area was ripe for regeneration and Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is driving economic and social renaissance, offering improved education, development of new skills, additional job opportunities from the research centres, sports facilities and space for companies to grow. “In addition to all this, we’ve prioritised green spaces, access to waterways, run routes, cycle paths and a synthetic cricket pitch to further regenerate this area of the city.” Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is a London 2012 Olympic Legacy Project for health and wellbeing research and learning. The four legacy themes from London 2012 are sport, local community, environment and economic regeneration. Each of these themes are being delivered on Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. For more information about Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, visit www.olympiclegacypark.co.uk, follow @OLPSheffield on Twitter, like Olympic Legacy Park on Facebook or search Legacy Park Ltd on LinkedIn. The Licensing Act 2003 Section 34 Notice is hereby given that We: red thru purple ltd Have made an application under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 to vary a Premises Licence for the Premises known as Queer Junction, 137-139 The Moor, Sheffield, south yorkshire S1 4PH The details of the variation are as follows: Change of hours for licensable activities for Provision of Plays, Provision of Films, Provision of Live Music, Provision of Recorded Music, Provision of Performances of Dance, Provision of anything of a similar description to Live Music, Recorded Music or Performances of Dance Change of hours for the Supply of Alcohol Change of Hours Premises are Open to the Public all as follows: Sunday-Thursday 13:00 - 05:00 the following day Friday-Saturday 13:00 - 07:00 the following day Seasonal Variations: New Years Eve 11:00 - 07:00 the following day Bank Holiday Weekends (Friday-Monday Inclusive) 11:00 - 07:00 the following day Day Light Saving Saturday - one additional hour. Change of hours for Provision of Late Night Refreshment as follows: Monday-Sunday 23.00 - 05.00 the following day Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 4th January 2019. For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents For full details and to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service. Telephone 0114 2734264 or email licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk. It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on conviction for this offence is a fine not exceeding £5,000.

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reality is that he was quickly replaced by the internet, and anglers feverishly sought to buy their goods at prices far lower than the small with Clint Walker independent trader could ever dream of, and There has been some big news in the angling who then were faced with anglers holding them trade this week, with the announcement to ransom. “I can get it cheaper online, can you that the Fishing Republic retail chain have price match it?” How many times have you been unable to secure further investment, said it, because I know retailers hear it every shares have been suspended, and that the day? The truth is that many smaller retailers brand will go into administration. Some are held up by the suppliers too, who frustrate anglers will have seen it coming for a while, their efforts to gain an account because of with issues of stock availability, staffing and ‘territory’ where another nearby shop can pricing, but to others, it will be a surprise… spend circa £30k per year, and therefore gain so what has gone on? The truth is, I have preference over one who seeks to spend only no idea, and it would be remiss to speculate, £5k because anglers can now buy cheaper on but should anglers shoulder some of the the ‘T’intereb’. I know all is fair in love and blame? business, but if anglers supported the local Every angler I speak bemoans the death of the high street shop, they would all be able to gain local tackle shop, with dozens closing down traction… every month, but the reality is, that those same Many have now succumbed to the false anglers would prefer to save a few quid by lure of all-encompassing internet, one man buying online, buying from somewhere with operations spending hours uploading products huge purchasing power, or very little in the and descriptions in the hope that just a few of way of overheads; how on earth is the local their loyal customers will buy online to save store to compete? Some years ago, a chap them going under, but the harsh truth is that named Roger Surgay shook up ‘the trade’ no matter how long they spend hunched over a when he started buying huge amounts of dated laptop, some will never be able to compete as or bankrupt stock and selling it at less than suppliers favour the bigger shops, and falling recommended retail price in his Dragon Carp trade sees another shop fall by the wayside… stores. His ethos was ‘stack it high, sell it it’s a vicious circle, driven by the consumer cheap’ and it worked, with hundreds of anglers who constantly wishes to drive down prices; flocking to his stores to pick up piles of heavily us. The saddest thing is that not only are we discounted rods, baits, and everything else. It losing shops every week, we’re also losing didn’t matter that it was poor quality, or out years of experience which could be used to of date, or discontinued, IT WAS CHEAP, encourage customers to take up fishing, and and customers loved it! The manufacturers more importantly, keep fishing. As a youngster, however, did not, with their regular retailers in the 80’s, I spent hours in Johnny Rogers’ complaining about being undercut by the retail shop, listening to anglers chat about their pirate who swept all before him, and rightly so; Roger had an advantage, and used it… Dragon catches, asking advice, and being shown how to construct rigs, tie hooks, and admiring was shifting so much stock, that eventually, HE started to dictate the price, not suppliers… the dozens of floats and other accessories on display, all while soaking up information like the rot had set in, and in my opinion, it’s been a sponge. You just can’t do that nowadays, all downhill from there… occasionally the big stores will have a Thankfully for the trade, Mr. Surgay sold ‘celebrity day’ but isn’t that just to sell product, up at the peak of his business, and in the big not really educate in the way a local shop does, scheme of things, his methods seemed to fade and have you tried asking in the big stores for into obscurity, and retailers rejoiced. The some help? “I don’t know mate, I don’t use a pole” or “You’ll have to ask Kev, I don’t go fishing myself, I just work here”. Not only are Frampton Lane, Hubberts Bridge, Boston, Lincs PE20 3QU we banishing shops to obscurity, we’re losing Tel:01205 290328 experience, knowledge, and comradeship in or 01205 290368 the ever tightening downward spiral of the Fax:01205 290247 quest for cheaper kit. Situated 5 Mins drive from the historic town of Boston Two 9 Hole Golf Courses in the vicinity Then, finally, we come to the ‘big two’, Fishing Republic and their main competitor, Fishing lake on the park the mighty Angling Direct. Don’t get me Caters for holiday static and tourers wrong, I have no issue with angling capitalism, Shop and Licensed Bar on site everyone is entitled to make a living, but Log Cabins For Sale by the Side of the Lake is the mega model flawed? If you work at Restaurant with 30 seats, Meals served all day Fishing Republic, I think you would agree that CARAVAN SALES & TRANSPORT it is, as you quickly seek another job, but at STATIC & TOURING CARAVAN PARK Angling Direct, the monster marches on, and

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one for McClusker. Doncaster and Clowne Wanderers shared the points with a 2-2 draw.

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45s DIVISION 1 - Another side with the goal scoring touch are HSBC Bank who scored 8 -0 win against Sheffield Aurora, Hine 4 Hardy 2, Husband and Sellers. Wickersley Old Village just shaded it against Ring O Bells by 2-1 Codd and Dudhill for the Winners and Chambers with a consolation for Ring O’Bells. In DIVISION 1 Dinnington Town maintained Phoenix FC went down by 8-1 against Hallam 1860, Wade scoring for Phoenix. top spot with an excellent away win at West End Terriers 7-1, Woodruff scoring 5, 45s DIVISION 2 - Dronfield Town were 3-2 Thomson and Froggatt with the others. victors against Old Edwardians, Marklew Denaby United were also winners beating 2 and Glossop, Coates and Slator for Joker by 4-2, scorers for the winners were Edwardians. Light 3 and Harrison, Hall and Summerville Denaby United went down by 2-1 at home to for the losers. Second placed Scawthorpe Club travelled to South Kirkby, Smith with Denabys goal. play Bullcroft and came away with the points League Cup 2nd Round Dronfield Town, a in a close 3-2 win, Bullcroft scorers were Division 2 side were asolutely hammered by Hodgson and Batho. Premier side Fossils Fc 13-0. DIVISION 2 Hemsworth Miners had a Congratuations to HSBC Bank on their win field day against Woodhouse West End on penalties by 4-3 in the Junior Cup after beating them by 9-0, there were doubles for the sides were level at 1-1. Wolley, Dawson, Justice and Maher, and

As is sadly often the case this time of year, the weather interrupted play on Saturday. There were a handful of games that fell foul to the wet and windy weather that has hit the region over the past week or so.

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Just one game in the Premier Division between Elsecar Dynamoes and Royston Oakwood, with Royston still looking for points to lift them up the table, but it was Elsecar who took the points with a 2-1 win, with goals coming from a Leach double, and a consolation for Royston from Jones.

be that margins are being driven down by sheer buying power of the few remaining retailers, and the trade is starting to feel the squeeze too? Everyone needs to make a buck to live, I get that, and it could be argued that some of the blame is down to the suppliers too who charge what is seen as ‘carp tax’ on green products, but where will it end? The market is shrinking as less people go ﬁshing, and that market share is being crushed again by consumers seeking a cheaper deal, but are we cutting our own throats? I think we are, and unless the trade/suppliers/manufacturers get together with anglers and sort it out we’ll all suffer eventually… It’s your choice; a few quid today may well cost a lot more in the long run…

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Premier Division With league leaders North Gawber Colliery not in action this weekend, Dodworth Miners Welfare had the chance to take top spot in the Premier Division. Dodworth grasped their chance with a 2-0 home win over High Green Villa. Dodworth and North Gawber now have identical records, but Dodworth lead the way by a one goal better goal difference. A hat-trick from Regan Kelly inspired Swinton Athletic to a 6-0 away win over Grimethorpe Sports. Ashley Emmett, Justin Greenwood and Enzo Guarini were also on target for the defending champions who move into fourth place in the table. Hepworth United made it back-to-back away victories, as they beat ﬁfth place Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves 2-1 at the Look Local Stadium.

Division One AFC Dronfield were narrow 1-0 winners away against Hemsworth Miners Welfare Reserves. The win moves Dronfield into second place in the table, just four points off leaders Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915, however Ecclesfield have played three games fewer. Goals from Dominic Dallas, Marcus Gordon, Keiron Sykes-Tobin (2) and substitute Daniel Clinton gave Boynton Sports an impressive 5-0 home win over Caribbean Sports. Sheffield Bankers ended a run of six games without a league win, with a 5-2 win over Millmoor Juniors at North Playing Fields. Division Two A hat-trick from Jake Lancini helped Stocksbridge Park Steels Development to a 4-0 win over AFC Dronfield Reserves at Gosforth Fields. Stocksbridge move into third with the win, 12 points behind leaders Sheffield Union, who have played four games more. Mid-table Dodworth Miners Welfare Reserves were big winners at the THurcroft Hub, where they beat Thurcroft Miners Institute 7-0. New Bohemians followed up a 1-0 victory over Dodworth last time out, with a 4-1 away win over Ardsley Athletic Juniors on Saturday.

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MILLERS boss Paul Warne was left scratching his head after his side had to settle for a point at local rivals Sheffield Wednesday, despite a dominant display at Hillsborough. Despite having the lions’ share of possession in the first-half, Warne’s side were given a mountain to climb at the interval when Lucas Joao slotted home, against the run of play. However, the Millers were not to be outdone and they turned the tide of the encounter in ten second half minutes when Michael Smith levelled matters following a fine run and shot before Richie Towell

sent the travelling hordes into ecstasy when his longrange effort squirmed through the grasp of home ‘keeper Cameron Dawson to deservedly put them ahead. However, Wednesday fought back to deny the Millers their ﬁrst Championship away victory of the season when Joao popped up with a well-taken header. With Will Vaulks and Towell squandering late opportunities to give the Millers a deserved victory, Warne, speaking to the assembled press afterwards, believed his side were not duly rewarded for the manner of their performance in S6. “I think our performance over the game was pretty impressive,” Warne enthused. “We got done with a long ball ﬁrst-half just before the break which was disappointing but we built them up at half-time and said we are right in this game, have a right go and send our fans home happy. “I thought our second half performance was really good. I thought over the course of the game we edged it and we deserved the win. “I’m really proud that we came and got a point on our travels. As always, we were a little bit unlucky not to the get the win. Our play on the whole was really good and we were the team, who were being really aggressive. We set up to win the game but to come away without a defeat, I’m really pleased. “There were some really good performances in the team. Smithy was excellent as always and most of our good play comes through him. The chances for Vaulks and Towell, came through him and he did well for us.”

Rotherham United’s Foundation Phase players and Lead Coach Jake Henry were recently involved in a landmark England DNA Foundation Phase Roadshow event, which saw a record number of coaches from the local area turn out at Hillsborough College. The session, run by FA National Lead Foundation Phase (5-11) Peter Sturgess, saw the Millers heavily involved in a Continuous Professional Development for coaches in the local area, who were invited to come along and spectate a session put on by Peter and assisted by Rotherham United Academy coach Jake Henry. The evening was run in conjunction with Shefﬁeld and Hallamshire County FA and saw a whole host of grassroots clubs and coaches invited to attend, with Ben Hardaker and our own Head of Academy Coaching John Williams instrumental in organising the session. The Academy’s Under 8s and 9s were put through their paces as part of the coaching demonstration,

with all the members of staff in the club’s Foundation Phase coaching staff present. Lead Foundation Phase Coach Jake expressed his delight at the club’s involvement in such a wellattended event and is hopeful that everyone attending will have benefited from the experience. “The session was aimed at showcasing the England DNA and taking those key messages into coaching our young players,” he told Forever Rotherham. “It was great to see so many people turn out and as an Academy we are finding that we are really benefitting from having such a close relationship with both the national and local county FA. “We are always looking at ways in which we can offer the young players different footballing experiences and to have someone of Peter’s experience putting on a session benefits both the players and us as coaches.” The evening proved equally useful to Peter Sturgess, who heaped praise on the Millers’ youth setup for their part in proceedings. “I was very impressed with the attitude, behaviour and ability of the young players from the academy. They came with a real enthusiasm towards practice and a willingness to be creative and expressive in their play,” he explained. “This bodes well for the future and I will be keeping my eye on their progress. The Academy looks to be developing a truly vibrant Foundation Phase programme and the players looked like they were having a great time which is so important.”

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Mallik Wilks’ brace for a 4-0 win on the road. “We knew going into the game that this is a tough place to come but we’ve done very well, I know they’re in a difficult patch at the minute, but I’ve seen the hard work that Darrell Clarke has put in over the past couple of years,” said McCann. “It was a really good performance from us and we were clinical. The first goal is a really great finish from John, and his good positioning in the box allowed the space to open up for Mallik who’s managed to guide the ball in. “The third one comes from a great bit of skill from Herbie Kane and it’s a great header from Tom, but the most pleasing goal for me was the fourth, with Mallik on the break and he was really strong to keep hold of the ball.” Saturday’s win over the Pirates saw Rovers move back into the League One play-off places, sitting sixth, and after three clean sheets on the bounce and a six-game unbeaten run, McCann says confidence is high in the camp. “The clean sheets we’ve had recently are a credit to the whole team really, we defend from the front, the front three are always pushing and pressing, and that just makes the job a whole lot easier for Ian Lawlor and the back four,” he added. “That’s three wins in a row for us now and we’re on a great unbeaten run at the minute, there’s a lot of confidence around the group at the minute, and we want to get those next couple of wins to get us back on target. “We made four changes from last weekend’s game at Charlton and we still looked very strong, I really am delighted with the professional performance from all the boys and we’re obviously looking to take it into the next game now.” Rovers Half Season Memberships are available now – online at tickets.clubdoncaster.co.uk, at the Club Doncaster Box Office in person or via telephone 01302 762576.

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ROVERS REVEAL CHARITY THIRD KIT FOR CALM Doncaster Rovers have unveiled their third kit for the 2018/19 season as part of a kit design process aimed at helping to raise awareness of mental health in Doncaster and beyond - with the winning look created by an 11-year-old fan. The club, working with NHS Doncaster CCG, created a unique design competition, where children and young people from across the borough were invited to design Doncaster Rovers third kit for the current campaign. As part of the process, the design pack included a series of mental health messaging, provided by NHS Doncaster CCG, aimed at children and young people. According to mental health charity Young Minds three children in every classroom have a mental health problem and only one in three young people with diagnosable mental health conditions currently able to access NHS treatment. In addition to being advertised via ofﬁcial club channels, NHS Doncaster CCG and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) rolled out the campaign to local schools and their service users.

More than 300 children entered the competition and the winner, was local child, Nate Nisar, who entered the competition through his school. Nate said: I went with the triangles because I wanted to choose a retro design, with the colours representing emotions. “People with mental health issues can be feeling lots of different emotions, represented by the variety of different colours.” Rovers players Andy Butler, James Coppinger, John Marquis, Matty Blair and Tommy Rowe picked the ﬁnal design. Club captain Andy said: “It is great that the club have done a kit to raise awareness of a good cause for the third year in a row. “We had a few options put in front of us, and this one stood out. It is colourful, bright and something that has never been done before - we went round the team and they all thought this stood out and it’ll be an honour to wear it.” The third kit will be sponsored by mental health charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), an award winning charity dedicated to preventing male suicide which is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. CALM have been given the shirt sponsorship by LNER, the club’s current shirt sponsor. CALM chief executive Simon Gunning added:”We are extremely grateful for the partnership LNER and DRFC have put together, and are very excited Rovers will be wearing this kit with our logo on the front for a game. “Things like this really help us raise awareness, especially around our helpline which is open form 5pm until midnight seven days a week. LNER and Doncaster Rovers are taking the issue of mental health seriously, and doing it in a great way centred around sport.” The new kit will be available to pre-order from the December 17 and can be collected from January 42019. To speak to CALM call 0800 58 58 58. To speak to CAMHS Community Services Doncaster call 01302 796191.

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GAFFER ON ROYALS SUCCESS The Blades boss was delighted with the second half performance at the Madejski. Chris Wilder felt the Blades second-half performance was the decisive factor following Saturday’s win at Reading. Two late goals at the Madejski Stadium saw United leave Berkshire with the spoils, despite a below-par opening 45 minutes against the struggling Royals. Reflecting on the game, Wilder commented: “Secondhalf was great, firsthalf not so. Reading we probably lifted by the prospect of a new manager coming in and they were quicker to the first and second balls. “We still had the better chances though

and after making a couple of changes and reminding the players about the standards they’ve previously set, we came roaring back and thoroughly deserved the victory. “It wasn’t an attacking switch at the break

because the formation is a positive one to start with. In terms of shape and formation we continually want to go for victories.” The boss added: “Nothing is given in this division and Reading have got

a talented group of players. Their bench was strong, so to come and get the win is great and the second-half performance pleased me most.”

WILDER HAPPY WITH LEAGUE POSITION Chris Wilder wants more from his players despite admitting he is delighted with United’s current standing in the Championship. Saturday’s win at Reading lifted the Blades back into third spot, much to the delight of the manager, who remarked: “We’ve recovered well from the Leeds defeat and we’ve come roaring back yet again. “I’m not looking or worrying about other results, we are third

in the division and although I want us to get better more than anyone, but you have to enjoy these moments and we’re ahead of some, big powerful clubs. “We’re right in the mix and we should shout it from the roof tops.” Wilder added: “I’ve got decisions to make and I might not always make the right ones, but we felt we could win this game by playing as we did against Brentford, knowing we had Billy and Mark Duffy to make an impact off the bench. “His attitude to not playing is selﬂess, both him and Duffs are team players. Both disallowed goals were the correct decisions, but we were getting into some good positions, even in the ﬁrst-half.”

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2018/19 AUGUST Swansea City Middlesbrough Queens Park Rangers Hull City Norwich City Bolton Wanderers

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1-2 3-0 1-2 1-1 2-1 0-3

SEPTEMBER Aston Villa Bristol City Birmingham City Preston North End Millwall

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Sat Sep 01 2018 Sat Sep 15 2018 Wed Sep 19 2018 Sat Sep 22 2018 Sat Sep 29 2018

4-1 1-0 0-0 3-2 2-3

OCTOBER Blackburn Rovers Hull City Derby County Stoke City Wigan Athletic

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Wed Oct 03 2018 Sat Oct 06 2018 Sat Oct 20 2018 Tue Oct 23 2018 Sat Oct 27 2018

0-2 1-0 2-1 1-1 4-2

NOVEMBER Nottingham Forest Sheffield Wednesday Rotherham United Brentford

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Sat Nov 03 2018 Fri Nov 9 2018 Sat Nov 24 2018 Tue Nov 27 2018

1-0 0-0 2-2 2-3

DECEMBER Leeds United Reading West Bromwich Ipswich Town Derby County Blackburn Rovers

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JANUARY Wigan Athletic A Queens Park Rangers H Swansea City A Norwich City A

Tue Jan 01 2019 15:00 Sat Jan 12 2019 15:00 Sat Jan 19 2019 15:00 Sat Jan 26 2019 15:00

FEBRUARY Bolton Wanderers Aston Villa Middlesbrough Reading West Bromwich Albion

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MARCH Sheffield Wednesday Rotherham United Brentford Leeds United Bristol City

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DRAW THE RIGHT RESULT The Owls and the Millers served up an entertaining 2-2 draw at Hillsborough and Jos Luhukay said the S6 stalemate was probably the right result.

Victory could have gone either way as both sides had chances to take the plaudits but had to settle for a point apiece. Luhukay said: “I think the draw was right for

Rotherham and right for us. We would have been very disappointed to lose that game and the same I am sure for Rotherham. “We had chances, they had chances and we

could have won, they could have won. “For us, we showed the character and the heart today. The players gave everything. “Rotherham played well themselves, this

HAPPY TO HELP THE TEAM Owls striker Lucas Joao said he was happy to help the team with his brace in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Rotherham at Hillsborough. The Portuguese scored on the brink of half time before Michael Smith and Richie Towell put the Millers in front soon after the

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was an intense derby in the Championship for both teams.” Luhukay picked out in-form striker Lucas Joao, whose brace extended his promising current pedigree. The Owls boss added: “Lucas is a special player with a lot of ability. He scored

a very good goal at Blackburn last time and he scores two goals today. “He played a very good game today and got the rewards. “Lucas is like any striker, he wants to be consistent, and right now he is playing well and scoring goals.”

break. But the potent forward pounced again for the Owls to level the scores and ultimately earn a point for the home side. Joao said: “We fought and worked hard for each other to try and get the win, but unfortunately it did not happen today. “We went down 2-1, but we cannot keep our heads down, we are at home in front of our supporters and we fought hard to get the second goal. “After this we did everything to get the

third goal, but it didn’t happen, we will try to make sure it does in the next game.” Joao has now scored eight goals this season, three in his last two games, and is pleased with his current goalscoring form. He added: “I am happy to score, it is my job. “Although, if I could give my two goals away and swap them for two wins then I would. “But I am happy for the goals and happy to help the team.”

20 December will switch from Hillsborough to the Octagon Centre in Shefﬁeld. Owls chairman Dejphon Chansiri will host the forum, at which he will take questions on all issues relative to the club. Mr Chansiri has pledged to be as open and transparent as he realistically can and wishes for as many supporters as possible who wish to attend to do so. Consequently, given the huge demand for places, the forum will now take place from 7.00pm at the Octagon just outside the city centre. Given the venue is away from the stadium and the vastly increased

numbers involved, the forum must become a fully ticketed event. As a result, we must request that all applicants who initially emailed the club for a place apply again, but this time by booking online. You can book your tickets at swfc.co.uk Tickets are now restricted to two per person and once your booking is made, you will receive an automated conﬁrmation email which will serve as ticket entry to the event. Unfortunately because of the change of venue, refreshments will not be available. We thank you for your patience on this matter and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Hillsborough. As a result, Bannan has been handed a two-match ban, taking in the trip to Swansea this Saturday and home game with Preston on 22 December. The Scottish international will return to the fold when Wednesday visit Middlesbrough on Boxing Day.

Barry Bannan will sit out the Owls’ next two ﬁxtures after accruing ten yellow cards. The midﬁeld man picked up his tenth caution during Saturday’s draw with Rotherham at

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