The Mercury Issue 1493

SHEFFIELD’S BIG CHRISTMAS SWITCH ON

Sheffield will come together this Christmas to celebrate the festive season, with the Christmas Lights Switch

On event, a Christmas Market, Santa’s Grotto, the big wheel, festive bars and more, kicking off this Friday, 18th November.

The Christmas Market, festive bars, rides and big wheel will all open on the 18th with the big light switch on event will take place on Sunday 20th.

This year’s Sheffield Christmas Lights Switch On will get the festive season off with a bang as the city celebrates the illuminations

with fun and fireworks.

Taking place across the city centre on Sunday 20th November from 2 to 6.30pm (the switch on of the illuminations at 6pm) with a dual switch on from Barkers Pool and Town Hall Square.

Activities include street entertainers, choirs, the Christmas market, Santa’s Grotto, fairground, dance, panto and of course some special guests to switch on the lights.

Details, at the time of press, are still to be announced about who will be taking on the big switch this year. Fireworks will follow the

switch on and you’ll be able to see them from Barkers Pool, Pinstone St, the Peace Gardens, Fargate, Surrey St and Cambridge St.

Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of the Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee, said: “Christmas is a time when we come together with family, friends, and colleagues, lifting our spirits and bringing a lot of joy as the winter draws in.

“It’s also a crucial time of year for independent businesses and our hospitality industry so it’s more important than

ever that we support them during this period.

“We’ve got all the usual festive treats and activities on offer for everyone to enjoy. A little bit of Christmas magic can bring

a lot of cheer and I think we all need that right now.”

Updates on this weeknd’s celebrations can be found at www.facebook.com/ SheffEvents

Lights, camera, action – Ground works begin on Rotherham’s flagship Forge Island

Ground works have begun on Rotherham’s Forge Island development – soon to be home of a state-of-the-art cinema, 69 room hotel, and six restaurants providing food from around the world.

Residents passing Forge Island will be able to see diggers and heavy plant vehicles on site as they prepare to lay foundations for the £47m development, being delivered by master developer, Muse, in partnership with Rotherham Council. Once complete, the new destination will provide something for residents and families to enjoy right in the heart of Rotherham town centre, which will include a variety of exciting features including the boutique 8 screen cinema from The Arc, each with laser digital projection and Dolby digital surround sound for the ultimate film experience

The scheme is 100% pre-let with Travelodge who will be offering visitors a range of a hotel rooms. Finally, five food and beverage brands have already signed up to the scheme and will showcase food and drink from across the globe – the sixth will be announced shortly.

Rotherham Council’s Leader, Cllr Chris Read, said: “Forge Island is the single biggest investment in our

town centre for decades. It will be the first cinema in the central area for thirty years and the community has waited a very long time to see this work begin. As we face into the difficult economic times ahead, it’s more important than ever to redouble our efforts to build a better future on the other side. So this marks a huge step in the right direction in the delivery of our town centre masterplan, towards the kind of town centre that people can be proud of once again.”

Raife Gale, senior development manager at Muse, said: “Since we were appointed as the council’s partner for Forge Island in 2018, we’ve worked collaboratively with the council to reach this point where we’re on site and we can’t wait to deliver this exciting destination for the community.

“Demand to come to Forge Island has been incredible and we’ve assembled a fantastic line up of operators and amenities to join us in our mission to create an attractive leisure destination with a social purpose that becomes at catalyst for further investment and regeneration in the town.”

Further information about Forge Island is available at www.newforgeisland.co.uk

KASABIAN TO PLAY EXCLUSIVE GIG IN SHEFFIELD

After a triumphant headline performance at this summer’s Tramlines Festival Kasabian return to Sheffield fo an exclusive gig for fans at the end of the month, Radio X Presents Kasabian with Barclaycard.

The gig will take place at O2 Academy Sheffield on Monday 28th November 2022.

Kasabian have built a reputation as one of the greatest live acts on the planet and the Leicester group made their highly anticipated return earlier this year, going on to score their sixth number one album with the release of the critically acclaimed

‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’. The BRIT Award-winning four-piece wowed fans at major festivals including Tramlines plus outdoor shows this summer, including Liam Gallagher’s iconic Knebworth gigs. They have played to huge crowds at arenas around the country this year, as part of their UK and European tour.

Radio X Presents Kasabian with Barclaycard will see the band play to just under 2000 Radio X listeners, and so the gig is a rare opportunity for fans to see them in a venue of this size.

Radio X’s Toby Tarrant announced the gig on air this morning.

Kasabian said: “We’re looking forward to coming back to Sheffield and blowing the roof off of the O2 Academy. Thanks to Radio X for inviting us!”

Radio X’s Managing Editor Matt Deverson said: “Having just toured arenas across Europe and the UK, Radio X Presents Kasabian with Barclaycard is a rare opportunity for fans to see the whites of the eyes of one of the greatest live acts on the planet. It promises to be totally unmissable. Thanks to our partners at Barclaycard we’re able to bring this special gig to fans and our listeners.”

Fans can watch highlights from the show exclusively

on Global Player at 7pm on Monday 5th December.

The gig is the latest instalment of Radio X and Global’s ongoing multi-year entertainment partnership with Barclaycard which has

featured gigs including The Vaccines & Biffy Clyro. Radio X is available on 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, across the UK on DAB digital radio and on Global Player on

your smart speaker (“play Radio X”), iOS or Android device and at radiox.co.uk Tickets for the exclusive gig go on sale at 9am on Friday 18th November via Global Player.

What did little Johnny’s mother do when she caught him zapping the other children with static electricity?

She grounded him.

Someone broke into my house last night and stole my limbo trophy. How low can you go?

What do you get if you put a duck in a cement mixer?

Quacks in the pavement.

What’s large, grey, and doesn’t matter? An irrelephant.

For my birthday, my kids got me an alarm clock that swears at you instead of beeping. That was a rude awakening.

A guy walks into the bank, pulls out a gun, points it at the teller and screams, “Give me all your money or you’re geography!”

The teller says: “Don’t you mean history?”

The robber replies: “Don’t change the subject!”

A pessimist sees a dark tunnel.

An optimist sees light at the end of the tunnel.

A realist sees a freight train.

The train driver sees three idiots standing on the track.

Crossword Clues

What has 4 wheels and flies? A garbage truck.

I was in a band during the 80s called The Prevention. We were better than the Cure.

I lost 20% of my couch. Ouch.

A storm blew away 25% of my roof last night. Oof.

Quiz

Last Week’s Solution across: 6) Bow, 7) Monologue, 9) Time-sharing, 11) Shove, 12) Deposit, 14) Duchess, 15) Bathe, 17) Inclination, 19) Entertain, 20) Asp DoWN: 1) Go without, 2) Mocha, 3) Journey, 4) Down-

16/11/1938 - LSD is first synthesized by Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland. 17/11/1558 - Elizabethan era begins: Queen Mary I of England dies and is succeeded by her half-sister Elizabeth I of England. 18/11/1963 - The first push-button telephone goes into service 19/11/1990 - Pop group Milli Vanilli are stripped of their Grammy Award because the duo did not sing at

all on the Girl You Know It’s True album. 20/11/1992 - A fire breaks out in Windsor Castle, causing over £50 million worth of damage.

21/11/1953 - The British Natural History Museum announces that the “Piltdown Man” skull, initially believed to be one of the most important fossilized hominid skulls ever found, is a hoax.

22/11/1995 - Toy Story is released as the first featurelength film created completely using computer generated imagery.

Born this week

16/11/1961 Frank Bruno 17/11/1981 Sarah Harding 18/11/1974 Chloë Sevigny 19/11/1961 Meg Ryan 20/11/1981 Kimberley Walsh 21/11/1968 Alex James 22/11/1984 Scarlett Johansson

South Yorkshire’s Supertram on track for £8.6m upgrade

A further £4.3m

Last month South Yorkshire’s leaders voted to take Supertram back into public ownership when its current contract with Stagecoach ends in 2024.

South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, said: ‘Supertram is a huge asset to South Yorkshire and is critical to the work we’re doing to fix our public transport system. This money will make big improvements for passengers.

“Supertram is part of South Yorkshire’s heritage and this money will help keep it on track into the future, as it becomes a publicly owned, publicly operated venture. While significant work has already taken

place to replace sections of track, parts of the system are coming to the end of their working life. So we’re also putting a case to Government for the investment we need to keep the system going for future generations.

“Fixing our public transport system will not be quick, cheap or easy. But we have started the important journey that we need to take to build the system that our region deserves; one that meets the needs of our communities and delivers a faster, smarter, greener public transport network that South Yorkshire can be proud of.”

The funding forms part of a £100 million Government grant to modernise the system, including track and infrastructure improvements and better facilities for passengers.

Results of a 2018 consultation showed strong support from the public for a proposed investment scheme in the Supertram system.

EaT YOUR waY waRM aT bEdTIME!

With the weather growing colder for the foreseeable, it can become a challenge to warm up at bedtime –but given the current rise of energy costs, many will be reluctant to turn on the heating.

However, sleep experts Bed Kingdom have highlighted six of the best foods to have as a late-night snack that will naturally heat up your body as well as induce sleep.

Nuts

Having nuts before bed, such as peanuts, almonds, and pistachios, can increase the speed of your metabolism and raise your body heat, therefore warming you up for bed. As well as this, these nuts contain melatonin, a natural hormone that helps to control your sleep cycle and therefore helps you get some shut eye.

Cinnamon It’s no coincidence that cinnamon is associated with winter – thanks to its thermogenic properties

that increase our body’s heat when it’s cold, it’s perfect to consume before bed. Having a sprinkle of cinnamon in a glass of milk at nighttime won’t just heat you up, but due to the tryptophan in milk which induces sleep you’ll also find it easier to rest.

Oats

Oats may be something that you would normally have at the start of the day, but they have several benefits that prove useful for bedtime. They are slow to break down in your body due to being high in bran and fibre, and this slow digestion releases warming energy. Plus, this food also contains melatonin to improve your sleep.

Bananas

Filled with vitamin B and magnesium, bananas help with the functioning of your thyroid and adrenal glands, thus regulating your body temperature in the cold weather. In fact, the high levels of magnesium don’t just keep you warm,

but they also help your muscles to relax and calm your body to ensure you get to sleep easily.

Ginger Ginger is another excellent food you can consume to warm you up before you catch some Zs. With the vasodilating properties in ginger, your blood vessels are relaxed which contributes to an increased blood flow helping your body to heat up. Opt for a ginger tea – and if you’re suffering from a stuffy nose due to the weather, this will ease that to help you sleep better.

Carrots Being a root vegetable, carrots cause your body to heat up due to the necessity for more energy during digestion. And while some vegetables may not be the best thing to consume before you try to get some shut eye, carrots are one of the vegetables that will promote sleep as they contain the alphacarotene nutrient as well as potassium.

CHIldREN bENEfIT fROM ROadsHOw

Deaf children in Sheffield were given the opportunity to learn more about deafness on Wednesday 2 November, with a series of informative and engaging workshops from the National Deaf Children’s Society’s Roadshow. The Roadshow is an eight-ton purple lorry that tours the UK and turns into a high-tech classroom. On this occasion it visited Angram Bank Primary School in Sheffield to give support, advice and information to some of the city’s deaf children and young people, as well as their hearing

friends, teachers and parents. The deaf pupils from Angram Bank enjoyed the Roadshow’s workshops on topics such as online safety and emotional health and wellbeing, while for the school’s hearing pupils, the Roadshow team also delivered an assembly about deaf awareness. The workshops are designed with the needs of deaf children and young people in mind, and focus on building confidence and self-esteem. They also raise awareness about deafness among teachers and parents, and show hearing children how to

communicate with their deaf classmates.

The charity also showcased the latest technology and equipment available to deaf children, including things like flashing doorbells, vibrating alarm clocks and the latest apps that can transform how deaf children communicate. Steve Gardiner, of the charity’s Roadshow team and who is deaf himself, said: “The Roadshow is touring the UK to help empower deaf children and young people and raise awareness of deafness among their friends, family and teachers. It’s amazing to see at firsthand the amazing impact it has on their lives. Deaf children can sometimes achieve less than their hearing classmates at school due to a lack of support.

COUNCIl INCREasEs sTOCk

The latest addition to the Council Housing Stock Increase Programme is the completion of Buchanan Green Older Persons Independent Living Scheme (OPIL) in Parson Cross for the over 60s.

The housing strategy identified a significant shortage of older persons accommodation and choice of homes for this age group so this development, which consists of 132 units, 114 apartments and 18 bungalows, and is due to open in the coming months, is a step towards improving the supply of the right type of homes for older people. Half of the new properties will be for the over 60s to bid for under Choice Based Lettings and the other half for these older adults referred through the council’s adult social care service. Those who live in the purpose-built properties will benefit from larger than average accommodation with the latest assistive technology, out-of-hours concierge, a guest flat for family and friends, private balconies or a garden and access to outdoor space. Pets will also be welcome.

More housing planned Two further OPIL schemes in the south and southeast of the city at Hemsworth and Newstead are also planned.

The Council have already increased the number and variety of homes available in Sheffield and several schemes are in progress.

So far:

• 929 affordable homes have been added to SCC housing stock, a mixture of homes purchased on the open market and new homes built or purchased ‘off plan’

• 101 new homes are under construction and scheduled to be completed by Summer 2023

• 315 homes on 6 sites are currently being planned and will include new supported accommodation units

A further major investment will also see 6,000 homes benefit from

new roofing and 18 of our high-rise council homes receive new roofs and additional insulation. As a priority too, the Council are making significant investments now and over the next 5 years to improve the quality of existing council homes, so that everyone can have a warm, safe, and affordable home to live in. This investment programme is creating thousands of apprenticeships and employment opportunities for the city. Councillor Douglas Johnson, Chair of Housing Policy Committee, said: “Buchanan Green is another important step on our way to providing much needed council homes, which will be a mixture of new properties built by the council and the purchase of existing properties and new build homes ‘off plan’ from developers. We’re on target with this building programme and the planning that goes with it to provide more houses in the right areas and of the right size and specification.

In terms of repairing the council homes that we already have; we’re doing our best to catch up with the outstanding repairs that are needed. The backlog was affected by the pandemic, and we know how important it is to our tenants to get through this work properly and quickly. We are all aware too of the huge increase in energy bills which will impact on the community heating charge and on all tenants because of the increases in costs from energy suppliers.

faMIlY fUNd pOvERTY waRNING

As winter approaches, families with disabled or seriously ill children face dauntingly grave financial challenges, according to latest research findings.

In its latest poll, national charity Family Fund shows how prospects for the families it supports continue to worsen, as they grapple with the ever-rising cost of living for day-to-day needs.

Last year, Family Fund delivered over 170,919 grants and services, worth over £37 million, to families on low incomes across the UK. The charity’s Cost of Caring report, published last month for the first time, showed deteriorating conditions for families with disabled and seriously ill children.

The report covered four quarterly polls in the year that followed the pandemic. However, the latest quarterly poll, from September this year, shows an ever worsening picture, with families facing hunger and spiralling debts as they struggle to meet the needs of their children. Families face a triple whammy of sky-high costs on top of severely reduced incomes, due to intense caring responsibilities and threetimes-higher costs to look after a disabled child.

Over 70% of parents and carers report not being able to work at all, or as much as they want to, because of the care their children need, a post-pandemic reduction in support services for

children, and parents being furloughed and living on reduced benefits.

Cheryl Ward, Family Fund’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our latest figures show that families with disabled and seriously ill children continue to face daunting financial challenges, which are worsening as winter approaches. The majority of families who have been supported by Family Fund have shared with us how they are struggling to cover mounting debts and worry constantly about how they are going to clothe and feed their children, fund transport for medical appointments and heat their homes. We are doing everything we can to support families whose costs are already three times higher to care for, and raise, their disabled children than costs for other children. We urge families who need support with urgent and essential items this winter to go to our website to see if we can help them.”

Key findings from latest quarterly poll with UK families raising a disabled child or young person: Impact on households: • average household income for families has fallen by over £660 in the last 12 months;

• almost 60% of families (59%) report an increase in household bills of more than £100 a month;

• 9 in ten families report they are struggling

or falling behind on household bills (92%);

• one in five families (21%) say their debt levels have risen by more than £1,000 in the last 12 months;

• nearly 80 per cent of families (78%) have no savings to fall back on;

• 75% of families say they would not be able to save £10 a month;

• 58% have cut or skipped meals;

• 40% have gone hungry because there was not enough money for food;

• 48% are cutting back on energy;

• over one third (35%) of families are cutting back on transport costs;

• over one third (31%) of households said they have gone without carpets because they can’t afford them;

• 11% have gone without a cooker or fridge;

• 23% have gone without curtains;

• 20% have gone without beds;

• 27% have used a food bank; Impact on disabled children:

• 63% of families have cut back on play and recreational activities with their disabled child;

• 31% are cutting back on toys or sensory toys for their disabled child;

• 16% said they would like fresh fruit or vegetables every day for their disabled child;

2022 has been a challenging year for Sheffield arts charity CADS who have since 2017 undertaken a long term lease with the aim of restoring the Abbeydale Picture house. A dispute with their landlord over roofing repairs led to an unexpected eviction in May. They regained access to the building in June and are now continuing the long term restoration project.

The main auditorium is still out of use due the much needed roof repairs but several alternative areas of the building are now available to use. Like the entire building, these spaces are stuffed with unique features including original plasterwork and antique projectors for film screenings. With large costs involved in running and maintaining the building, CADS urgently needs to find new ways to use the space with the largest area still out of action. There’s many ways Sheffielders can get involved to help save this incredible building.

The CADS team have three new spaces perfect for many different types of events and are inviting the public to get involved by making use of these spaces. Steve Rimmer from CADS said;

‘With the main Theatre auditorium still out of action

due to the still unresolved dispute with the landlord over roofing repairs, the team have decided to press other parts of this historic site into public use. This is intended to raise some much needed capital to assist in the fight to save this important cultural landmark but also to introduce you to some of the many possibilities it can offer and invite public participation in curating, performing or just getting involved! Aside from the ‘Fly Tower’ which has and is being used for film screenings, talks and small scale performances, we have a charming ground floor bar available. They are both receiving some renovation and will open very soon for a series of pop up bar events, Christmas parties and will be available for private hire on request. Later in November before we open fully we’ll be inviting you all to come and have a look around, have a drink and we’ll be available to chat if you think you can help Save The Abbeydale PH in any way, great or small! Keep your eye out, dates will be announced soon!’

The public are encouraged to get in contact with CADS with any enquiries around making use of the space - info@cads-online.org or via social media.

Soapwatch

Coronation Street:

Gemma picks up on a mistake by Howard. Stu & Yasmeen are delighted as No 6 is approved as Eliza’s new home. Nick & Leanne can only make a low offer for the bistro, leaving Debbie on the verge of bankruptcy. A furious Griff is argued down by Roy at the Community Meeting. Leanne drops a bombshell on NickHarvey has agreed to see him in prison - will Nick accompany him? Dee Dee offer Alya an exciting new job - Yasmeen tells her to go for it - but what will she do? Yasmeen & Stu worry that Eliza is hiding something from them. Toyah suggest to Spider that they start saving for a flat, but worries about his friendship with Griff. Roy & Brian are outraged by Max’s film.

Emmerdale: Samson is unimpressed when Lydia arranges for him to babysit Esther - and a furious row breaks out with Amelia. When she refuses to put her up for adoption, Samson sinks to a new low and phones Social Services. A shocked Sam takes him to task - but collapses to the floor. Chloe & Victoria do some digging into Al - and become convinced he was having an affair - will they share the news with Kerry? Meanwhile Chas offers her support to Kerry and encourages her to make a big decision. But will she finally come clean about her affair? David’s ideas for a delivery service take a knock when he gets a speeding ticket - but how will Victoria react when David asks her to take the blame?

Eastenders: Denise persuades Jack to leave the teacher alone as he attempts to get to the bottom of Amy’s behaviour - but instead he punches Howie! Felix can see Whitney really likes Zack, despite their false starts - will he persuade her to do something about it? Alfie is amused as Tommy offers to sort Phil’s missing money. In an effort to raise some cash, he goes to Bobby with a proposal. Patrick & Howie are caught out as their ruse is discovered.

United returned to winning ways with a third consecutive away win to climb back to the top of the Championship table.

George Baldock was the Blades match winner, but just like at Bristol City it was a squad effort that doggedly saw United over the line in Wales.

Boss Heckingbottom was forced into three changes for the trip to the Welsh capital. Fleck, McBurnie and Ahmedhodžić missed out through injury and illness and they were replaced by Basham, Sharp and Arblaster, who made his full league debut. The Blades named seven substitutes, which included two goalkeepers and youngsters Brooks and Sachdev.

United were forced into an early change as Robinson limped off and was subsequently replaced by Clark. United threatened at one end, although Ng cleared the danger from Sharp and Arblaster, before Harris volleyed over at the other end, prior to Wintle sending a long-range effort inches wide with Foderingham beaten.

Cardiff finished the strongest going into the

OWLS FA CUP DETAILS

The Owls face Mansfield in the second round of the Emirates FA Cup and the date and ticket details have been confirmed.

They will face the Stags at Hillsborough on Saturday 26 November at 3:00pm.

Tickets for the cup-tie are now on sale to Season Ticket holders and Club

Members. Tickets will go to general sale on Thursday 17 November at 9:00am, priced the same in all open

break though, former Blade Robinson glanced a header wide, before Harris failed to capitalise on a slip by Basham, with the experienced defender doing extremely well to recover after the striker had rounded Foderingham and before the interval, Robinson curled an effort narrowly over.

United were quickly out of the blocks in the second period and substitute McAtee almost made an instant impact after an error by Kipre, before

his cross was inches too long for both Basham and Egan. The Manchester City loanee was looking United’s biggest threat and drew a save from Allsop, before skipper Sharp did likewise from distance.

But on 64 minutes, United deservedly got their noses in front as BALDOCK robbed Nkounkou of possession before beating Allsop at his near post.

Cardiff made changes and huffed and puffed but despite a booking for Stevens, it was the Blades

that looked most likely to get a second, with Allsop denying Sharp and Osborn, with Ndiaye unable to finish on the rebound.

Khadra was introduced late on, but despite rarely looking likely to bag an equaliser, Ojo should have restored parity in the third of four minutes of added time, but from Romeo’s low cross, the former Liverpool man side-footed an effort wide and United hung on for another valuable three points on the road.

THIS IS THE BREAD & BUTTER

With three more points in the travel bag, Darren Moore said it was vital his side got back to winning ways on Saturday.

Wednesday were eliminated from the Carabao Cup in midweek at Premier League Southampton but got right back on the league saddle at Accrington.

Moore said: “The players got the plaudits for a really good performance at Southampton but this is the bread and butter today.

“We knew we would have to roll up our sleeves and graft for those points and that’s what we did.

“It’s credit to the players today because this was a different kind of game

again but they’ve gone out there and got the job done.”

On a positive afternoon all round, Wednesday chipped away at the advantage of top two Plymouth and Ipswich –both of whom dropped points. But Moore is focused only on matters in S6, with nothing won or lost at this stage of the

season. He added: “I’m told the others dropped points but that’s not where my focus is. My focus is solely on Sheffield Wednesday. “The only table I’m interested in is the one in May. Until then, we keep plugging away.

“It’s three points here, it’s another clean sheet, we have a good week’s work ahead so let’s get going.”

areas of the stadium (North and South Stand);

Adults - £10

Senior/Under 21s - £5

Junior Under 17s - £5

The Grandstand and Kop will be closed.

As a large proportion of the stadium will be closed for this fixture, Season Ticket seats will not be held, however Season Ticket holders and Members will have a priority booking period.

Tickets are available to purchase at the Ticket Office, by telephone on 03700 20 1867

Head coach Aliou Cisse

of United’s

Senegal, who are captained by Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly, will be looking

to progress form Group A, which includes host nation Qatar, along with the Netherlands and Ecuador.

Speaking ahead of the weekend trip to Cardiff, United boss Paul Heckingbottom commented: “I’d love to see Iliman perform in the World Cup like the way he has performed for us this season.”

Matt Taylor spoke positively after the Millers draw against Luton.

“The lads have given us absolutely everything. That is the end of an incredible run of games where they have been out on their feet at

times, but it was another positive performance.

“I was pleased with the group but I want us to be a 90 minute team.

Not just technically, but physically as well.

“We have to get the balance right in the next three to four weeks,

some need to be rested a little bit, but we’ve got to make sure we have a stronger group when we face Bristol City.

“The keeper hasn’t been overworked. The goal was a cruel, cruel goal and luck certainly hasn’t been on our side recently

Danny Schofield insisted he got the performance he was hoping for as Rovers comfortably beat Grimsby Town.

A brace from George Miller and a stunning strike from Harrison Biggins saw Rovers through a 3-1 triumph at Blundell Park.

And he was delighted with the showing from his players at Grimsby - particularly in light of the disappointing day in the FA Cup the previous week.

On how the game played out: “It’s really pleasing after the disappointment last week in the FA Cup. It was difficult. The lads responded really well in training and I thought the effort and hard work they put in this week, they carried it onto the pitch and fully deserved the win.

“We had to lift them last

week and for them to respond in that way was fantastic.

“As a coach, you want a good start. You want to be on the front foot, you want to me the more aggressive, first tackles, first pass, playing in the opposition half.

“It doesn’t always work out that way but I thought over the first 15 minutes we started very well. The momentum shifted a bit but I thought we were still in control of the game.

“It’s credit to the players to buy into what we’re trying to do.

“Grimsby is a tough place to come and I’ve experienced it as a player over the years.

Psychologically you need to be tuned in and prepared. The lads implemented some really good football to win the game.

On Harrison Biggins’

goal: “I’m pleased for Harrison. He’s hit the crossbar with two really good strikes in previous games - one from the half way line, one from a free kick. “For him to catch that as sweetly as he did, shows the quality he has.

“I don’t want to single out a player. He only scores that goal because of the efforts of everyone else. We were outstanding then.”

On George Miller’s brace and overall performance: “I think George’s work ethic, his application, his willingness to run for the team, to chase lost causes and run in the channels, and his ability as a footballer comes on top of that.

“He deserved his two goals today and he could have scored a few more. But he should be very pleased with his performance.”

but the signs are really positive in terms of what this team can do.

“It was important after such a high on Tuesday that we backed it up with another strong performance and I feel we did that.”

On the impact of the win and performance:

“We talk a lot about confidence in elite level sport and that is what we are. Confidence is a big thing. “Wins help performances but it’s all about performances for me and I felt this one deserved the win. “If we continue working to that level and the lads want to grow and get better, as I do, we can be pretty positive. “When you put in a performance like that, both in defence and attack, you have to leave here with a lot of confidence. “I’m somebody who wants to keep pushing the players. I’ve got a group of players who want to push themselves to be better and that’s the key. It’s not ‘that was good, same again’ it’s ‘what can be better and what can we improve on to increase that level of performance?’

Blades Striker Iliman Ndiaye has been named in Senegal’s World Cup squad.

has called for the services

joint topscorer for the showpiece event which starts later this month.

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For full details & to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service. Telephone: 0114 2734264 or by e-mail to 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.

The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005

Notice is hereby given that: i, miran mohammad have made the above application under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 for a new Premises Licence for the Premises known as Zabka Mini Market, 712 Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S9 3RP

For:- The sale of alcohol (off the premises) and hours open to the public from 06.00 to 23.00 Thursday to Sunday and 06.00 to 02.00 Friday & Saturday

Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Block C, Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by no later than 06.12.22

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 by e-mail to: 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 unlimited. dated:-08.11.22

The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005

Notice is hereby given that i: fei que

Have made an application under Section 17 Part 3 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as cAke&50 peRceNT sWeeT LTd 213 fuLWood RoAd, sheffieLd s10 3bA We intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities: Sale by retail of alcohol: Monday - Sunday 12:00 - 22.30

Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 6th December 2002.

For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents

For full details & to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service.

Telephone: 0114 2734264 or by e-mail to 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.

The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005

Notice is hereby given that: i, mr iman jahani have made the above application under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 for a new Premises Licence for the Premises known as The old boy, 47 church street, Sheffield, S1 2GJ

For:- The sale of alcohol (off the premises) and hours open to the public from 10.00 to 19.00 Monday - Saturday

Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Block C, Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by no later than 08.12.22

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 by e-mail to: 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 unlimited. dated:- 10.11.22

GOODS VEHICLE OPERATOR’S LICENCE

highcARe cARgo LTd of 24 highLoW vieW, bRiNsWoRTh, RoTheRhAm s60 5jd are applying for a licence to use juNcTioN 31 hAuLAge & secuRe pARkiNg LTd, mANsfieLd RoAd, AsToN, sheffieLd s26 2bs as an Operating Centre for 2 goods vehicLes ANd 2 TRAiLeRs

Owners or Occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre(s) who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane Leeds LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 Days of this Notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice.

A Guide to making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s Office.