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WE DECIDE TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND OUR PRINTED EDITION Due to the current situation, and in the light of the Government’s announcement on Monday 23rd March, we have taken the decision to temporarily suspend production of the printed version of The Mercury.

Although many of our main distribution

centres remain open, it is absolutely essential that the public restrict their visits to these locations for the foreseeable future, and under the circumstances we do not wish to expose our couriers and the general public to any risk of transmission of the virus through unnecessary travel

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We will be publishing an online edition of the Newspaper.

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Sarah has saved over £180 in a very short space of time and plans to treat herself with a new wardrobe full of clothes. Sarah would tell anyone thinking about stopping smoking to never touch them as they control you, you don’t control them.

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THE LEADMILL ANNOUNCE MEMORABILIA AUCTIONS TO SURVIVE COVID-19

The Leadmill sadly announces that it will have to auction off memorabilia it has saved over the years in order to stay afloat during the uncertainty of COVID-19. In an effort to help get through this hardship, they will be auctioning off an amount of their archive including signed items from Biffy Clyro, Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire and even the coffin Royal Blood used for their stage show back in 2014.

You can place a bid on their much loved memorabilia here >> http://bit.ly/3a0aFU3 Alternatively, they also have merch on their website and will be updating this with limited edition 40th anniversary items >> https://www.leadmill.co.uk/ shop/ The Leadmill in Sheffield have just entered their 40th anniversary and were very excited about the year ahead until the pandemic broke. They have been supplying amazing events to the people of Sheffield since 1980 and are a pinnacle part of the city’s history and culture. Although they have seen a lot

of live shows reschedule, the venue will be battling on through this difficult time, they released this statement last week:

‘Hi all, This is a very worrying and unprecedented time to be living in, we hope you are all coping as best as you can.

Though most of you will see The Leadmill as just it’s four walls, The Leadmill is made up of over 75 brilliant, hard working members of staff, plus up to 30 regular freelance engineers/crew and not to mention all of our local suppliers who we use on a regular basis. These are all real people with rents, mortgages and bills to pay.

In an effort to help get us through this hardship, we will be auctioning off an amount of our archive including signed items from Biffy Clyro, Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire and even the coffin Royal Blood used for their stage show here back in 2014.

We will post details of this later on.

We do hope you will support us in this decision. We are an independent business with real people at the heart of it. We will get through this Sheffield, we need our northern grit now more than ever!

Sending love to all of our loyal customers and fellow independents who are in the same boat as us.

Weekly Wit With...

ALBERT SNODGRASS

They said gloves and a mask would be enough to go to the supermarket..

They lied, everyone else had their clothes on.

Son: Why is my sister’s name Paris?

Dad: Because we conceived her in Paris.

Son: Thanks dad.

Dad: No problem Quarantine.

So I said to Arnie, “Where did you get those toilet rolls?”

He said, “Aisle B, back.”

“Dad, can you tell me what a solar eclipse is?”

No sun.

I bought my friends an elephant for their room.

They said: “Thank you”.

I said: “Please don’t mention it.”

My wife told me that she hates revolving doors and is afraid that she’ll get stuck in them.

I said, “You’ll come round eventually.”

I can’t take my dog to the pond anymore because the ducks keep attacking him.

Guess that’s what I get for a pure bread dog.

If I had a penny for everyone who asked me to look after their dogs.

I’d have a pound.

Team Leadmill xx’

A bloke on a tractor has just driven past me yelling “the end of the world is nigh!”

I think it was Farmer Geddon.

For Christmas, I bought my wife new beads for her abacus.

It’s the little things that count.

In the News

25/3/1306 Robert the Bruce becomes King of Scotland.

26/3/1934 The driving test is introduced in the United Kingdom.

27/3/1871 The first international rugby football match, when Scotland defeat England in Edinburgh at Raeburn Place.

28/3/1854 Crimean War: France and Britain declare war on Russia.

29/3/1871 The Royal Albert Hall is opened by Queen Victoria.

30/3/1981 President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by John Hinckley, Jr. 31/3/1889 The Eiffel Tower is officially opened.

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Looking after your mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak During this time it’s important to look after others but it’s also important to look after yourself. As we face new changes and challenges everyday it can feel overwhelming and can lead you to feeling anxious.

To help you feel more balanced here is some advice and guidance on how you can look after your mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak, including some tips on what to do when staying at home for an extended period Get the facts – avoid fake news and speculation by only looking up information from reputable sources such as our website and gov.uk Keep in touch – At times of stress, we work better together. With social isolation encouraged during this time it can be tricky so keep in touch with your friends and family remotely, on social platforms, by phone or using skype. Or you can look at support if you are an older person feeling anxious at Age UK or for general help contact a helpline for emotional support

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Involve children and family – helping others understand the facts by talking about them can help dispel unnecessary worry and fear. It can be helpful to keep informed and educate yourself but try to avoid watching or listening to continual media updates on the virus throughout the day. Constant exposure to repeated information can cause distress.

at www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mindmatters/

Get active for a healthy mind and body – It’s important to remember to take care of your mind as well as your body at this time and to get support if and when you need it. Think about things you can do during your time away from a work environment.

People who do well with their time Acknowledge your feelings, but try spent at home have often improved not to dwell – To feel vulnerable and their mental wellbeing by keeping overwhelmed as you read news about busy with things they enjoy doing such as reading, crosswords, baking, the outbreak is completely normal. watching films or learning something It is important to acknowledge these feelings but try not to dwell on them. new online. If you are able, why not It might help to remind family, friends try to take part in light exercise in your home or garden. and each other to take care of our physical and mental health. Remind For additional support to your mental yourself and try to reassure people and physical safety, there are various you know who may be worried. For general information and ways to look online support options that can be after your mental health and wellbeing accessed to get help if you are at risk of harm of domestic abuse an online during the coronavirus (COVID-19) chat service is available 4-6pm at outbreak check out coronavirus and Independent Domestic Abuse Services your wellbeing www.idas.org.uk and at National If you already suffer from ill mental Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org. health things can feel worse for you uk and locally you can call Sheffield than it may for others. Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 808 services have some key guidance 2241 messages of support for all people feeling overwhelmed and especially for those with existing anxiety issues For additional support to coping at this time at Sheffield Mental Health with feelings of overwhelm and hopelessness you may wish to look at Services Flourish the information available on coping Observing social distancing and with suicidal thoughts self-isolation can be frustrating and If you have experienced bereavement quite lonely for some people which due to suicide there are local services might make you feel down. For available to help you and for someone more information, hints and tips on to talk to about this issue specifically looking after your wellbeing while Listening Ear staying at home for a prolonged time Above all keep calm and look after look Mentalhhealth.org for more information There are also sources of yourselves and each other. You are support and information that can help not alone, we are all in this together and there is help available online and someone to talk to at the end of the phone should you need it.

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Age UK Sheffield has launched an urgent campaign to raise £50,000 to ensure older people who are isolated during the coronavirus outbreak receive all the food and medication they need to survive.

Sheffielders are urged to donate whatever they can to the appeal, following the first donation of £10,000, which has come from Westfield Health’s charitable trust.

Age UK Sheffield Chief Executive, Steve Chu, said: “We are already getting reports of older people who are unable to receive their food and medication, and have started some emergency support. But it seems that older people may be asked to stay indoors for weeks or months, and we need to ensure they get the food and medication they need to

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ANGLER’S CORNER

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A final, final, pike session was in order just to try and bank one last decent fish to end a dismal period during which I’d be surprised if I’ve slipped the net under fifty pike during this season. I have no idea why my pike fishing has been so poor this year, but I reckon a combination of awful weather and lack of opportunity are the main reasons, although I know of other anglers reporting similar difficulties. With that in mind, I travelled to a nearby club water which I know holds plenty of small pike with odd bigger fish, and I hoped I could connect with just one of them!

On arrival, beneath darkening clouds, an increasingly blustery wind and the first spots of rain, I noted that the water was the colour of builder’s tea, the result of hours of rain the previous night. I’m not keen on this particular venue in such conditions, but had planned it accordingly, and quickly had a walk around the perimeter of the lake to see if I could see any signs of fish.

The wind was gusting across the lake, having changed direction during the night, and I suspected any fish would be on the back of it, seeking a modicum of shelter. I disturbed a single pike in the margins as I wandered but located a spot which would give me some respite from the weather, and more importantly, was mud free!

Two rods quickly went out as I huddled beneath the brolly, one baited with a dead roach, the other with half a sardine, and I sat back with a warming brew. Within

ten minutes, the roach was picked up but as I snatched up the rod, I missed my first chance to add to my annual tally! Pah! The roach was quickly replaced and lobbed back out before I returned to the sanctuary beneath my umbrella to wait. The weather became increasingly inhospitable, but eventually the sun shone through the clouds for a few minutes and as it did, a stuttering take on the roach rod had me watching the rod tip as it was twitched to the side; something was obviously inspecting the bait, so I released the line from the clip and held it between my fingers. I could feel something, so gently pulled the line until I feet resistance.; the bail arm went over, and I wound down and set the hooks into what appeared to be a reasonable fish.

In the shallow lake, the pike quickly surfaced, and I was pleased to see a decent fish roll its way towards my waiting net where it quietly surrendered. Lofted onto the mat, I peeled back the net to reveal a proper war horse of a predator, blind in one pale eye and covered in battle scars; she had definitely got a tale to tell! The trebles were flicked aside, and I weighed her quickly at 16lb 9oz, a plump end-ofseason fish which swam off after a short sulk in the margins. I was pleased to get a fish on the bank but fancied my chances of another and recast the roach, leapfrogging it beyond my other rod as I searched the swim. I had two more runs during the day, missing the first and then unhooking perhaps the smallest pike I’ve caught this year without bringing it ashore which finally brought the curtain on my predator season.

I was pleased to land another decent fish, which after my success the previous week meant I’d finished with a couple of proper pike, but now my mind moves onto other things. I’m really looking forward to some bream and roach fishing until the weather really improves, and then tench come up next on the list, so I’ll be travelling to my favourite estate lake in search of some big tincas. I love this time of year, when things start to spring into life, the sun finally starts to warm the lakes and I can have a session or two where I’m not soaked, cold, or both!

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SUFC CLUB STATEMENT SWFC CLUB STATEMENT Considering the latest developments as the world attempts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, Sheffield United Football Club remains committed to keeping fans, staff, families and the community informed as facts become known to us.

This is the latest of what may be numerous statements as and when the Club has relevant information to report.

It has been widely reported that the FA, Premier League, EFL and women’s professional game, together with the PFA and LMA, have collectively agreed that professional football in England will be postponed until no earlier than 30th April. To be clear, there will be no fixtures involving Sheffield United, at any level, until the authorities deem it safe to do so.

Taking into account the latest Government advice, Bramall Lane, our SteelPhalt Academy facility at Shirecliffe, and all Sheffield United

Football Club properties will be closed indefinitely.

The Club store at Meadowhall is also now closed. Further news on re-opening will be published when available.

In addition to this, following advice from Club medical personnel, we are suspending, indefinitely, all nonessential business, which includes player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings.

All match tickets and hospitality packages for the Emirates FA Cup tie against Arsenal will remain valid for the rearranged fixture, as will tickets for the Premier League game against Newcastle United at St James’

Park. Until the two postponed fixtures are rescheduled, supporters are advised that refunds will not be available, with tickets for the last eight clash against the Gunners now temporarily off sale.

Stephen Bettis, United’s Chief Executive Officer, comments: “The decisions taken by the Government have been made in the interests of health and well-being of everyone and as a Club we have a responsibility to help prevent further spread of the virus, hence the measures that have been taken.

“We will continue to take guidance from relevant authorities throughout this period and will attempt to

assist with every effort as we navigate these unprecedented challenges.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, Chris Wilder and all of the team, we hope that Blades supporters stay safe and well in this difficult time and we thank everyone for the measures that they have taken so far.

“As we look to overcome these challenges, the Blades will continue to work closely with the Premier League and medical staff within the Club to keep our supporters informed with all the latest relevant developments. Public health remains the biggest priority at this time and we urge everyone to follow best practices.”

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Supporters are advised that following the latest government statement on Monday (23/3) evening, the club is now completely closed.

This includes the Owls Megastore and Ticket Office, our

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All staff are working from home where possible to facilitate the internal operation of the club on a day to day basis.

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DARREN MOORE’S IMPORTANT MESSAGE ON SOCIAL DISTANCING

the Rovers players not due back for training until at least April 3 and no matches until the month after.

Darren added: “Football isn’t important right now.

We know supporters will be looking forward to getting back, as we all are, but really all that matters is making sure you and your loved ones, and your communities, are safe.

“We will be here when this is over. Let us take care of that, and please follow NHS advice on the best course of action.”

Rovers manager Darren Moore has urged fans to follow government advice on staying at home where possible and social distancing - and it might just save his life.

Darren has asthma, which means he is at risk of suffering more severe symptoms if he contracts the Covid-19 coronavirus which is sweeping the world in the current pandemic.

He said: “I’m living proof that asthma, when managed correctly, is no barrier to an active and healthy life and many top athletes take medication for it - but now we are more vulnerable.

“This is a pandemic of a respiratory virus, which means if those of us with asthma contract it - and we know many will - it’ll hit us harder and we are more at risk of serious complications.

Many of us will know people with conditions like asthma or diabetes, and it is these people we need to protect at this time.

“We know the most important thing people can do to flatten the curve and help the wonderful people of the NHS is not going out unless they need to - so please don’t go out unless you absolutely have to, and when you do make sure you keep a safe distance apart for everyone’s safety. Social distancing is really important for everyone, even if you feel fit and healthy as normal.”

Football is on hold, with

Shop remains accessible 24/7 – Visit swfc.co.uk and click on Megastore at the tope of the page to access the online store including the current sale in which a range of replica shirts are reduced in price by up to 50%.

All online orders are by post only and we ask everyone to please be patient as the relevant services work amid unprecedented

circumstances.

Supporters are also reminded that with the football calendar suspended until 3 April at the earliest, Season Tickets and matchday tickets for all our postponed fixtures remain valid for the rearranged dates.

Stay safe Wednesdayites and please do stay at home in these testing times.

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