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campaign to support the high street After a devastating year for high street businesses, Sheffield City Council has this week launched Its Make Yourself at Home for Christmas campaign giving people lots of ideas on how to support Sheffield businesses this festive season.

The phrase use it or lose it has never been more important as businesses prepare for the crunch period in the run up to Christmas. The ripple effect of just one property closure can be far reaching as local businesses are not just employers, but also

customers of other local businesses. Recent research shows that for every £1 spent with local businesses, around 50p remains in the local economy; spend that same £1 with online giants or major chains, and only around 5p filters back.

Make Yourself at Home at Christmas seeks to share all the fantastic local produce, bespoke items and experiences from Sheffield’s creative businesses on one online resource www. welcometosheffield.co.uk/ makeyourselfathome, with ideas and experiences being added regularly.

Councillor Mazher Iqbal, Cabinet Member for Business and Investment at Sheffield City Council said: “This is the most important Christmas campaign the city has ever embarked on.

Independent businesses are the heart of our communities. A huge part of Sheffield’s character and charm is the amazing local businesses we have on our high streets, and with Small Business Saturday coming up this weekend it’s more important than ever that we support local retail and those restaurants and bars, although forced to close

due to Tier 3 restrictions, that have prepared some fantastic experiences and gift ideas to bring some Sheffield Christmas cheer into people’s homes.”

Brad Smith, owner of Greek Wraps, said: “The majority of our customers tend to be from the local area and we’ve really felt the community pull together this year to support us and other businesses. It’s great that restrictions are easing and more things are opening up, but I’d like to encourage everyone to remember what’s on your doorstep

as life gets back to normal.

We all look out for each other here and I’d like to thank our customers for supporting us. We’re still here, so please do carry on visiting us.”

Sheffield City Council have also announced an extension to free parking across the city in the run up to Christmas, which will be available Saturdays and Sundays in December up until Christmas in Council pay and display car parks and on-street parking.

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Aerosmith add Sheffield date to anniversary tour Four-time Grammy winners Aerosmith have added a third date to the UK leg of their European Tour at Sheffield’s FlyDSA Arena on Friday 2 July 2021.

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10/12/1901 - The first Nobel Prizes are awarded.

11/12/1972 - Apollo 17 becomes the sixth and last Apollo mission to land on the Moon.

12/12/1911 - Delhi replaces Calcutta as the capital of India.

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News, Information and Advice recognising early dementia signs

Becoming forgetful from time to time is a relatively normal part of the aging process. However, there are some cases where an increasingly severe memory loss, amongst several other symptoms, can be an early sign of dementia. Recent reports have highlighted a failing sense of direction in particular as a key early indicator of the condition, which researchers are now using to attempt to design the first ever test for dementia, facilitated by a mobile game.

Dementia is a general term which describes a decline in mental ability, with impairments to thinking, communicating and memory. This can begin to interfere with daily life. There are currently 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Society– a number which is set to rise to over a million in the next ten years. There are hundreds of types of dementia, with Alzheimer’s being the most well-known and common condition, making up around 60-80% of cases. There are a wide range of symptoms that an individual may experience. Each person is affected differently, with no two people experiencing the same range or impact of symptoms. Personality, social situation, and general health are all significant factors in determining the impact dementia can have on a person.

There are ways to recognise the onset of dementia in a loved one. According to the NHS, here are seven early signs: 1. Memory loss One of the most common early signs of dementia is memory loss which begins to disrupt daily life – particularly short term memory changes, such as forgetting recently learnt information, forgetting messages, or struggling to remember routes or names.

2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks

Taking on familiar tasks that are normally carried out on a daily basis at home, work or as leisure activities, such as getting dressed in the morning, can become increasingly difficult to complete.

3. Confusion and disorientation with time and place A failing sense of direction, spatial orientation and the resulting confusion are common signs of the onset of dementia. This can include losing track of the passage of time or forgetting important dates and events, as well as those living with dementia forgetting where they are, regardless of how familiar their location may be. They may also struggle to recall how they got there and how they can return. Disorientation can make it harder to follow a series of directions or instructions.

4. Changes in mood, behaviour and personality As dementia tends to affect judgement, visible changes to a loved one’s mood and personality can be a common sign of the condition. They may be exhibiting rapid and unprovoked mood swings, with depression being a typical sign of early dementia.

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7. Loss of Judgement Loss of judgement can be a sign and a symptom of dementia. A loved one may be showing signs of making inappropriate decisions, as a result of being unable to evaluate and consider their actions and the consequences as before.

local charities receive xmas help from jack’s

Charities directly supporting the Sheffield community have been invited to apply to the Jack’s Supports scheme to receive some well-deserved funding.

Jack’s Supermarket, on Kilner Way, part of the Tesco family, launched its Jack’s Supports scheme to donate proceeds from the sale of carrier bags to local good causes. Normally, four local charities are shortlisted and receive a £250 donation. But after such a difficult year, Jack’s has decided that no charity will miss out and is offering even more support by donating £400 to every charity that applied. This includes 68 community groups local to its 12 stores, which is worth over £27,000 in donations!

The five groups from the Sheffield area to receive the funding were: The Ethel Trust Community Barge, Friends of Watercliffe Meadow, Little Art Heroes, Marlcliffe School Gardening Club and Mind Body Connect. Caitlin Holland, from Little Art Heroes, said: “We support young asylum seekers and refugees through creative and community building activities.

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your help we can continue to do this.” Rob Rooney, from Friends of Watercliffe Meadow, said: “We aim to bring people together to visually improve the local community. The local community is important to us, as we know it is to Jack’s.”

Since launching Jack’s Supports, which was created to donate proceeds from the sale of carrier bags to local good causes, Jack’s has received 600,000 votes and donated £184,000 to local organisations.

Daniel Saragea, Store Manager of Jack’s Sheffield, said: “The Jack’s Supports scheme has been running for a while now and it’s great to see how many local organisations have benefitted from our donations.

It’s wonderful we have been able to provide support for all organisations who have applied this year as it’s important to everyone at Jack’s to be able to give back to the local community who have always been so kind to us. We strongly recommend anyone who’s considering applying to definitely get involved.”

To be considered for the next round of Jack’s Supports apply by visiting https://jackssupports.org.uk/.

Plea to respect staff who are working to improve the city Sheffield City Council is urging residents across the city to increase their awareness, patience and respect for the workforce of two of its biggest service partners, Amey, the Council’s highway maintenance contractor delivering the Streets Ahead programme, and Veolia, the Council’s Waste Management contractor.

Streets Ahead includes an annual programme of road and pavement surfacing, and since 2012, more than 850 miles of roads and 1,730 miles of pavements in Sheffield have been resurfaced. Inevitably, roadworks can cause delays due to closures and sometimes have to take place during the day, but where possible, works are completed overnight, especially on busy main roads.

Veolia provide waste and recycling collection services for all 250,000 households in Sheffield, emptying more than 11 million bins each year. The bin collection process means that large refuse collection vehicles are stationary or slow moving on streets, and this can cause short delays to road users who have to wait behind the vehicles.

Veolia also operate Sheffield’s 5 Household Waste Recycling Centres, and although residents are advised not to queue on roads or face fines, the popularity of the sites means that queuing traffic can cause delays.

Unfortunately, this doesn’t deter some motorists from ignoring road closures and stationary vehicles, often mounting the pavement to try to get through, regardless of the dangers posed to themselves, other members of the public as well as Streets Ahead and Veolia workers.

A recent example occurred in the south-east of the city where work was being carried out overnight. The Streets Ahead Supervisor reported a car that had mounted the pavement driving around the road closure point. When they were unable to drive any further, the driver got out of their car, threw traffic cones and barriers at operatives whilst shouting abuse and causing damage to nearby vehicles.

This incident, along with every one that occurs, was reported to the police.

Whilst physical violence of this nature is less prevalent, the most common issue faced by the Streets Ahead and Veolia workforce is verbal abuse, as Darren Butt, Account Director for Streets Ahead says: “It’s a frequent occurrence unfortunately. Our workforce is spat upon, have objects such as bottles thrown at them, and are frequently abused just for doing their jobs.

“Even during these difficult times, when we are continuing to deliver essential services on behalf of the city, this behaviour has continued.

Darren goes on to say, “We hope to further raise awareness of the issues and ask that everyone who comes into contact with our workforce, whether on foot or whilst driving, treats them with respect.”

Councillor Mark Jones, Cabinet Member for Environment, Streetscene and Climate Change, said: ”I am enormously grateful for the hard work and dedication shown by Streets Ahead and Veolia workers

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“I ask that any residents who witness this type of behaviour towards any of our staff, or our partners staff, please report this to South Yorkshire Police to help prevent such incidents.”

Amey has launched its ‘Stamp It Out’ campaign, asking as many people as possible to sign a petition to change the law, to give roadworkers and those working on the frontline greater protection against abuse and violence.

The petition needs 10,000 signatures for the subject to be debated in Parliament.

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Soapwatch Coronation Street There are three one hour specials this week to celebrate Coronation Street’s 60th Anniversary! Alya lock horns once more as the aftermath of Yasmeen’s trial hits Weatherfield. Geoff is up to his old tricks again when he attacks Alya at Speed Daal before sloshing lighter fluid around number 6 and setting it alight. With Alya following him to the house a dramatic rooftop stand off ensues, has Geoff got his ultimate revenge on the Nazirs?

Gary Windass enters the bistro with the signed factory contract for Ray. Hearing Faye’s muffled cries from the office, Gary orders him to open the door. Faye emerges in tears, her blouse torn, and flees.The protestors celebrate halting the progress of the bulldozer, but their joy is short-lived when a massive long-arm digger turns up.

Kevin is baffled as to how Ray got wind of their plans – is the game up for Debbie?

Peter is excitedly forging ahead with plans for the wedding but is concerned when Jenny mentions seeing Carla calling at Daniel’s flat and his paranoia goes into overdrive. Spotting Carla and Daniel in hushed conversation in the Rovers, Peter furiously accuses them of being lovers. Carla realises Peter’s gone out and a bottle of whisky is missing. She’s relieved when he returns, not having touched the whisky. But as she tries to talk to him, Peter refuses to listen, unscrews the bottle and defiantly takes a swig.

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Emmerdale Harriet is shocked to hear there are plans to exhume the body buried with Malone. Will plans to act as the bishop is due to arrive. Laurel and Jay receive devastating news about their unborn baby. Rhona is placed in an impossible position as Jai & Laurel reach a sad decision.

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Tony Pulis praised the endeavour and work ethic of his team but rued the result as the Owls fell to a late double blow at Norwich.

Josh Windass gave the Owls a second half lead before strikes from Josh Martin and Max Aarons gave the Canaries three points. Pulis said: “The lads have worked ever so hard today but we’re all disappointed because we could have won that game. We had chances to put the game out of site and didn’t take them. And then we have to grind games out, although this performance wasn’t just about grinding it out, we played well. I think the lads do suffer with a little bit of a lack of confidence but that will come with winning games. And today, we should not have lost this game but it’s a team not used to grinding games out, but as the confidence builds, so will results.” He added: “It’s too soon right now to think about Huddersfield.

But we have to because of the schedule. We’ll see if we have any bumps or knocks from today over the next couple of days. This is another big game for us, but they are all big games. There’s very little time for rest, but it’s the same for everybody and we’ve just got to get on with it.” Dominic Iorfa made further steps on his road to full fitness over the weekend with another 53 minutes in the tank. After playing 45 against Reading and then 53 in the clash with Norwich at Carrow Road on Saturday, manager Tony Pulis is pleased with his progress. There was a change of role for the 25-year-old in Norfolk, with Iorfa swapping his usual place in the backline for a midfield spot. Pulis explained: “Sometimes you are asking the lads to do stuff that they are not used to but he went out there

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and did his damnedest. I thought he played really well. It’s a position he’s not used to but we wanted that presence there. I wanted to have a look at him in there with the quality and size of him. Set plays are so important in this league and he’s another person that can defend that area really well. We needed him to do that and he showed some good signs in there. He breaks forward quickly and he has got tremendous pace and energy but he was tiring. He has not played for a while and he has had that injury and we want to protect him as much as we can. He needed that hour, he’s another player that needs match time.”

Meanwhile Josh Windass has hailed the impact of team mate Adam Reach.

Wednesday took on the Terriers on Tuesday nightsmarting from their narrow reverse at league leaders Norwich and Windass believes we have the tool to unlock the hosts’ defence this evening – and none more so than Reach. He said: “We all know the saying about class being permanent and that is Reachy – a class player. He’s had a couple of assists recently and scored himself so some people think he’s returned to form but ask the lads and they will tell you he hasn’t been out of form. He puts the work in week in, week out, but you only seem to get the headlines with the assists or the goals. But he’s a quality player – the cross at Norwich for my goal wasn’t just service, it was ridiculous, world class. I got a bit of eye contact with him and that’s why I made that little darting run, and quality of the cross….well, I couldn’t miss. That’s what Reachy can do. He’s the kind of player who can make things happen.” And Windass saw signs of encouragement to take into Tuesday’s game at Huddersfield. He said: “We were hard done by on Saturday. We scored one, could’ve had at least one more, but it didn’t run for us and we lost the game. The lads put a real shift in but we can’t feel sorry for ourselves. We have played well against some of the best teams in the division and we can see the positives. We just have to keep improving.

We are trying to do that every day in training and in the games. We’ve picked up our performance levels and the mood is good. We have another game on Tuesday, Huddersfield are a pressing team with a lot of experience but the manager is so organised and will have a game plan to try and get the win.” Carrow Road hosted supporters for the first time this season and Windass is relishing a similar prospect at Hillsborough when possible: “It makes such a difference. Even in the warm-ups it was miles better. There were only 2,000 fans there but there was a good atmosphere. It will be amazing to have or fans back at Hillsborough, I can’t wait. The fans are everything. We want everyone back as soon as we can but of course we can only be guided by the regulations.”

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frustrated by late loss of points

Chris Wilder was understandably frustrated following Sunday’s late loss against Leicester City at Bramall Lane.

The Blades manager felt his side performed pretty well against the high-flying Foxes and deserved a share of the spoils but admitted they only have themselves to blame for the manner of the defeat and Jamie Vardy’s last-gasp strike. Wilder was annoyed by how his side turned the ball over and says it was inevitable they would be punished by Vardy, with the Blades boss feeling his players had more than competed throughout the contest against a top end Premier League side.

Oli McBurnie scored his first goal of the season and led the line admirably again which drew praise from his boss, who added he was delighted for the Scottish international who has been the subject of some harsh criticism in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Wilder is disappointed to lose the services of Lys Mousset again after striker rolled his ankle in training, with the French forward offering the side a different dimension as games open up according to the boss. Quality and composure in big moments has proven to be United’s downfall this term, with Wilder admitting his side have been punished all season for individual errors. However one player has taken advantage of the defensive problems at the Lane to stake his claim for regular inclusion. Kean Bryan admits that his first two years at Sheffield United have been tough. Bryan signed from Manchester City in the summer of 2018 ahead of the season the Blades were promoted to the Premier League. Yet the defender played just once that term in the shock FA Cup third round defeat to non-league Barnet. Bryan made just two other match day squads in 2018/19 and the following campaign wasn’t much better. Once again the 24-year-

old was limited to cup appearances and was sent on loan to Bolton Wanderers in League One in January. Yet a defensive crisis for United in 2020/21 has seen Bryan finally and unexpectedly get his chance in the top flight.

The centre-back has started the last two league matches on the left side of a back three. Although the Blades have lost both, Bryan has looked solid in defeats to West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City. “On a personal level, it has been a tough time for me and I have not been in the frame in terms of playing games,” Bryan said.

“But that has been because I am behind Jack O’Connell and he is an unbelievable player. When they are keeping clean sheets like they were when he was in the team, I could not really expect to play, but just keep my head down and work as hard as I could on the training pitch.

That is what I did in the off-season and, thankfully, I am getting the chance to play games in the team now. It was tough times for me, I am not going to shy away from that.

When I signed, I was expecting to play and it was gutting for me.” At the start of this term, Bryan was probably fourth choice after O’Connell. Yet luck plays a big role in football and players just have to make sure they grab their chance when it comes along. Bryan certainly seems to be doing that. Which most people, himself included, probably didn’t envisage at the beginning of the season.

Things on the pitch are not going well currently, but for Bryan at least one positive has come out of it.

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A group of United’s non-playing staff have already raised well in excess of their £10,000 target for Prostate Cancer UK - but they haven’t finished yet!

Congratulations to Nathan Winder, Lee McMahon, Ruth Titterton, Josh Kirk, Rob Rayner, Nick Travis, Chris Senior, Paul Evans, Adam Geelan and Hayden Whiting, all of whom are part of Chris Wilder’s backroom staff, along with Academy quartet Paul Heckingbottom, Rhys Carr, Mark Pease and Morgan Wright for their efforts throughout last month. And although the daily cycling and running may have ended at the end of November, the fundraising hasn’t and for a small donation to the charity, Blades fans could bag themselves some signed Prostate Cancer UK merchandise.

The club has nine tops to raffle and fans wishing to enter are politely asked to make a donation of between £1 up to a maximum £5 and leave their full name and the following message ‘Congratulations, please enter me into the raffle to support Prostate Cancer’ in the comments box. To make a donation, please visit www.justgiving. com/fundraising/SUFC1STTEAMPROSTATEUNITED Winners will be announced on Tuesday 15th December at sufc.co.uk and across the club’s social media platforms.

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unhappy away trip for millers

Millers manager Paul Warne assessed his side’s display after a 3-1 defeat away to Coventry City.

Rotherham United had a mountain to climb having conceded twice in the first 12 minutes on what was certainly an ‘off-day’ for Warne and his men. “It’s hugely disappointing,” said Warne.

“We came into this off the back of two good performances, playing the same system. Robbo (Mark Robins) matched us up and, in fairness, in every department they were superior to us – which hurts me to say. But I just thought they got to the second balls quicker than we did, they got to the first contacts in both boxes better than we did. And they just were stronger and more physical, which I don’t like to say about my team. Today, we just weren’t at the races. I’m not trying to cover up a bad day. It was a bad. Their victory, even though we missed chances late on, could have been even greater.

So it’s something we need to look at tomorrow as a group and then quickly adjust for Tuesday night. Well I always think energy is a big issue in team sport, but not at the start. I get it after 60 or 70 minutes and, in fairness, Robbo’s players have played the same amount as we have. So there’s no excuse there. I thought we started the game really well, we looked right in the ascendency then one ball causes confusion with my centre-halves and we just didn’t defend it.

After that we’re on a rocky road. It’s not like us to be beaten up a little bit, but today it looked like we were.”

The Millers did threaten somewhat late on as Dan Barlaser blasted home his third penalty of the season after fellow substitute Kyle Vassell was upended by the goalkeeper. “I was happy to get them in at half-time at just 2-0 because it could have been more,” continued Warne.

“At the start of the second half there was a bit more effort and a bit more drive but I honestly didn’t think we were going to score. We weren’t creating enough chances so we changed to a three-up then went to a 4-4-2 – we had to because we were chasing the game. Out of all the players, Vass was probably my best one as he was the one really trying to drive the team forward. He won the penalty and Dan despatched it.” Warne discussed Joe Mattock’s injury as the defender was withdrawn at half-time following a collision. “To show how disappointed I was, I haven’t even asked. I haven’t asked after the game, I’ll do that in a minute. I think and presume it’s an ankle – I just presume, I don’t know.”

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Butler says he enjoyed having them add to the atmosphere. He added: “It was great to have a crowd in the stadium, even if they’re booing you it’s a part of football we’ve been missing for a long time. The game isn’t the same without fans, it adds to the occasion and gives you more of an edge when you’re out on the field.” Supporters on Twitter have voted goalscorer Tyreece John-Jules as their man of the match for his performance against Northampton Town. The young striker played 75 minutes creating a number of good chances and getting on the scoresheet on the 36th minute to give Rovers the lead and settle the game down. John-Jules Darren Moore says his side put in a picked up 61.3% of the vote with Andy Butler professional display to beat Northampton second, Reece James third and Taylor Richards Town in Sky Bet League One. fourth.

Goals either side of half-time from Tyreece The club have also announced that Rovers’ Sky John-Jules and Joe Wright secured a 2-0 win Bet League One game at home to Rochdale will over the cobblers, who had Shaun McWilliams now take place on Tuesday January 19 2021, sent off early on. He said: “The red card had an kicking off at 7pm. The game was initially due impact on the game, it changed how they set up to be played on Saturday January 9, but had to and allowed us to dominate possession and get be rescheduled due to Darren Moore’s side’s in front. Once we got the goal it meant they had progression into the third round of the Emirates to come out and attack, and that left space and FA Cup. pockets for us to work in. We knew it would be And supporters now have a chance to own difficult and that is why I had to try and rotate a piece of memorabilia The second batch the group and make sure everyone stayed of Rovers player-issue 2019/20 CALM third fresh.” Defender Andy Butler came in for his shirts are now up for auction on eBay with a first league start of the season at Sixfields, and percentage of each winning bid being donated Moore felt he more than proved his worth with to mental health charity CALM. Every season, an assured performance. He added: “I thought it platinum plus partners and front of shirt was the right type of game for Butts to come in, sponsors LNER kindly give up their place on the we had his leadership qualities to benefit from front of the Rovers’ third shirt in order to raise and he was brilliant. His handling of the game awareness and funds for mental health charity and the way he went about his business was CALM. Last season’s CALM charity third shirt spot on, I don’t usually like to single individuals payed homage to one of the best moments in out but he was excellent.”

Rovers recent history being modelled on the Butler was pleased to play his part for Rovers in iconic green kit worn in THAT 2013 title-decider the 2-0 win over Northampton Town in Sky Bet against Brentford at Griffin Park. Head of Club League One. The central defender made his first Doncaster commercial Jon Warburton said: league start of the campaign and earned his side “In 2019 we celebrated the club’s 140th year a clean sheet at Sixfields. He said: “The manager and we spent last season honouring our rich came to me on Friday and asked me if I fancied history in many different ways. The fans reacted a piece of the action and of course I wanted to extremely well to a third shirt which brought play. I’ve had to be patient and keep working back great memories of one of the club’s most hard but I felt like I took my chance and gave iconic moments. But, as ever with the Doncaster everything for the team. I just tried to be myself Rovers third shirt, it was about much more on the pitch, it’s my first League One game than a quality product with fantastic design and since the play-off semi-final so it was a good we were really pleased that LNER once again one to get involved in.” With more than 1,000 donated the front of the third shirt to a mental home fans in the stadium watching the game, health charity. It’s extremely important that we keep the conversation about mental health going d by donating the front of the third shirt each season, LNER help us do that every year.

They’re planning something really special for 2020/21 and we can’t wait for you to see it.”

The modern take on the classic shirt was worn

by Rovers in their Sky Bet League One home match against Sunderland and some of the player-issue shirts are now up for auction on eBay.

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