The Mercury Issue 1524

Charity expanding ‘lifeline’ free transport serviCe

Weston Park Cancer Charity has announced its free bus service – which has become a ‘lifeline’ for patients getting to and from the site from throughout South Yorkshire – will be given a prominent new pick-up point at Meadowhall.

An area of the shopping centre’s 12,000-space car park will become a dedicated pick-up point for the shuttle bus service, which has buses running twice-daily from Rotherham, Barnsley and Chesterfield.

otherwise struggle to get to appointments. Our thanks go to the Meadowhall

management team, who have kindly let us use part of the car park, organised for clear signage to be installed, and have been very positive and proactive throughout our work together.

“The service is going from strength to strength as more people come to know about it, and we’re always looking into ways of developing it to ensure everyone facing a cancer diagnosis has access to free transport throughout their care – removing a great deal of stress and allowing them and their families to focus on what’s important.

“While initially conceived as a cost-saving measure for patients, the service has

developed to become a strong source of peer support for them and their loved ones. It’s turned into a lifeline for many people, who we’re committed to supporting at every step.”

Weston Park Cancer Charity patient transport and support officer Saoirse Cregg-Parker said: “We’re all very excited – this new pick-up point means that we can open up the service to people not just in Rotherham, but anyone who can get to Meadowhall. We can help patient get to their treatment, and take the stress out of worrying about parking, getting in on time and fuel costs. The drivers build such great relationships

with the patients. A lot of the drivers will always comment on how patients will tell each other things they don’t even tell their closest relatives because it’s a time for them to be around people who know exactly what they’re going through.

“They’re just honest with each other, and I don’t think they can get that anywhere else – they’re not just defined by their cancer, they talk to each other about hobbies, what they do for work, what’s happening in their area. Most importantly, they feel safe, and they can just relax and think about other things that are far more important than where to park.”

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SHEFFIELD ROCK GIANTS BRING ME THE HORIZON ANNOUNCE HUGE HOMETOWN SHOW AT THE ARENA

Topping the bill for the first time at this year’s Download Festival, Bring Me the Horizon performed an unforgettably explosive set at the spiritual home of rock and announced to Leicestershire’s Donington Park that they will be hitting the road on a UK and Ireland tour in early 2024, arriving at Utilita arena Sheffield on Friday, 19 January 2024. Alongside the band’s tour announcement, they announced a brandnew studio album titled ‘POST HUMAN: NEX

GEN’ will be released later this year. The BRIT and Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum quintet will rock out to audiences up and down the UK and Ireland, making a hometown return to Sheffield’s Utilita Arena next January!

Special guests Bad Omens, Cassyette and Static Dress will join Bring Me The Horizon across all UK and Ireland dates. Bring Me The Horizon have had an exhilarating few years – Selling over 5 million albums globally to date, playing sold-out shows in over

50 countries, including two sold out nights at London’s O2, a night at The Forum in Los Angeles, wowing a traditionally non-rock crowd at Glastonbury Festival in 2016 and 2018 and a headline slot in 2022’s Reading & Leeds Festival. Bring Me

The Horizon are vocalist Oli Sykes, guitarist Lee Malia, bassist Matt Kean, drummer Mat Nicholls, and keyboardist Jordan Fish. Tickets are now on general sale via www. utilitaarenasheffield. co.uk/.

Crossword Clues

ALBERT SNODGRASS

My weird talent is always being able to tell what’s in a wrapped present. It’s a gift.

It must be almost Christmas....

.... because I just saw Easter eggs for sale.

I’m not very good at skiing.

I get to the top of the mountain then it’s all down hill from there.

The salesman at the furniture store told me, “This sofa will seat 5 people without any problems.”

I said, “Where the hell am I going to find 5 people without any problems?”

I asked the doctor if I could sew up my own wound. He said “suture self”.

Did you hear about the new Italian restaurant that just opened in the afterlife?

It’s called Pasta Way.

Did you hear about the depressed Swede? He wished he’d never been Bjorn!

My friend was really proud of his heritage until he found out that his great grandfather was from Transylvania.

Now he can’t even look at himself in the mirror.

I had the nastiest, rudest, slowest cashier today. I guess it’s my own fault for using the self service checkout.

My friend said, “My kid refuses to eat fish. What do you think is a good replacement?”

Me: Cats. Cats love fish.

I was so bored sitting at home that I memorized six pages of the dictionary. I learned next to nothing.

What do you call a French guy being mauled by a lion? Claude.

Last Week’s Solution across: 6) Gem, 7) Backtrack, 9) Arbitration, 11) Emery, 12) Albumen, 14) Oneself, 15) Elope, 17) World Record, 19) Periscope, 20) Sty.

DoWN: 1) Detriment, 2) Padre, 3) Skittle, 4) Ormolu clock, 5) Act, 8) Microscopic, 10) Temperate, 13) Old lace, 16) Drape, 18) New

21/6/1982 John Hinckley is found not guilty by reason of insanity for the attempted assassination of U.S. President Ronald Reagan

The London Underground’s Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens.

World War II: the first selections for the gas chamber at Auschwitz take place on a train full of Jews from Paris.

1) The first underground rail service in the southern hemisphere was opened in 1913 in which Latin American city?

2) In 1941 who was the Japanese Emperor who gave approval for the start of their war against the USA?

3) Which undersea tunnel was completed in Dec 1990 before being opened to traffic in 1994?

4) Which car company was the first to introduce the moving assembly line in December 1913

5) Marie Tussaud the French-English sculptor who founded Madame Tussauds Wax Museum was born in December but in which century?

6) In December 1939 LaGuardia airport opened to service which city?

7) In 1942 a team led by Enrico Fermi initiated the first artificial self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. What was the project called?

8) Formed in 1971 Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm al-Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and which other Emirate formed the United Arab Emirates?

9) In 1976 who became President of Cuba, by replacing Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado?

10) NASA launched the Space Shuttle Endeavour on a mission to repair which telescope in 1993?

GaRdEN fIRE daNGERs

Experts have warned that Brits should prepare themselves for potential fire hazards in their gardens and on their patios as the UK faces the possibility of another scorching summer.

The warning comes after the UK faced a staggering 28% increase in fires in 2022, with 185,437 incidents reported according to GOV UK. The unprecedented dry weather of last summer caused by record-breaking heat helped fuel the alarming surge.

Alongside commonly acknowledged fire dangers such as barbeques and fire pits, the experts have highlighted how garden furniture is an often overlooked aspect of outdoor fire safety.

Incidents last year demonstrated that some furniture may not be capable of withstanding extreme heat, as Kirsty Gawne from Stocksbridge discovered during the hottest day ever on UK record, when her £400 outdoor rattan sofa from Homebase set alight, causing significant damage to her home. Also last year, Aldi announced that certain garden furniture it had sold posed a fire risk due to an issue with the cushion covers, and would therefore need to send replacements for the items.

As Brits prepare for another summer of high temperatures, the experts have provided their top tips to mitigate the risk of fires in outdoor spaces:

• Check for fire safety labels on furniture: Look for fire safety labels that indicate legal compliance with UK standards. If uncertain, consult your furniture supplier for clarification.

• Remove glass tops from furniture in extreme heat: If possible, some

manufacturers advise removing glass tops from tables, as they can intensify heat in direct sunlight, leading to melting or burning.

• Exercise caution with garden mirrors: When mirrors reflect sun rays, they concentrate energy. This could be enough to cause combustion when directed at flammable materials.

• Maintain a safe distance around BBQs and fire pits: Keep flammable materials at a safe distance from BBQs and fire pits and have an appropriate fire extinguishing source at hand.

• Extinguish cigarettes responsibly: Smokers should ensure cigarettes are properly extinguished and disposed of in designated containers. Refrain from discarding them on the ground or in vegetation.

• Maintain vegetation: Trim and water trees, shrubs and grass in your outdoor areas regularly to minimise the risk of fire. Clear away dry debris which could fuel potential grass fires.

• Install and maintain smoke alarms: Make sure to have working smoke alarms not only throughout your home but also in outdoor spaces like sheds or garages. Test them monthly and replace batteries as necessary.

• Avoid leaving your phone in direct sunlight: Prolonged exposure to heat can cause a chain reaction in your phone’s battery causing it to set alight. To prevent this, keep your phone away from direct sunlight for long periods of time as well as away from potentially flammable surfaces like cushions and throws. Power banks can cause a similar reaction in high temperatures, so charge your phone in a cooler environment.

advICE ON waTER UsE IN HEaT wavE

With a heat health warning issued for last weekend, Severn Trent is encouraging people to consider how they use water at home.

Severn Trent is reminding people to be mindful of their water use whilst enjoying the warmer weather. Sophie EvansYoung, Customer Demand Lead at Severn Trent said: “We tend to think about Britain as a country that gets more than its share of rain, but water is a precious resource and with temperatures expected to climb in the coming days, we want to remind customers to use water wisely. It’s natural when the weather gets warmer to get paddling pools out and using sprinklers, hosepipes and pressure washers to keep gardens and cars looking lovely. However, it’s water-intensive activities such as these that can cause a sudden spike in demand.”

While the Midlands saw some wet weather through April and May, February was the driest since 1993, we only saw 55% of rainfall we would expect in May and 2022 was the hottest year on record. It looks likely that hotter and drier conditions will become a staple of our climate. Severn Trent is working on long-term solutions to address these growing pressures and ensure a continued supply of water both now and into the future.

Sophie added: “Pressures from climate change and population growth mean we all need to think about how we use water all yearround, not just during the summer. We managed to avoid a hosepipe ban last year thanks to our yearround water management plan and the fantastic support of our customers, who helped ensure there was plenty of water for everyone to take care of life’s essentials.”

Some of Sophie’s top tips

for saving water are:

• Get yourself a water butt

– it’s a great way to save water when it rains, and you can use the water for your garden when it’s dry

• When watering plants, use a watering can rather than a hosepipe

• A sprinkler can use as much as 1,000 litres of drinking water in just one hour – which is more than a family of four would normally use in a whole day! – and thirsty lawns will quickly bounce back once it starts raining again

• Think about planting water efficient plants such as Blanket flower (Gaillardia), Sea holly (Eryngium amethystinum) or Euphorbia

• Clean your car with a bucket or with leftover water from the paddling pool, rather than a hosepipe or pressure washer, it’ll save loads of water and help keep your bills down

• Ask your children to water the plants with leftover water from their paddling pool – a fun activity to keep them entertained whilst also saving money and water

If the dog needs a bath, think about using the water from the paddling pool

• Water the plants earlier or later in the day when it’s cooler and the water is less likely to evaporate Customers could also save money on their utility bills by making a few small changes to the ways that they use water around the house.

As well as saving water, people could also save money on their utility bills just by making a few small changes to the ways that they use water at home. An average family of four could see savings of up to £1,300 a year by:

• Cutting daily shower times from 10 to 5 minutes - £700 a year

• Switching off taps when brushing their teeth - £100 a year

• Fixing a leaky toilet -

£300 a year

• Changing to a low-flow shower head - £100 a year

• Cutting out two dishwasher runs per week by only running with full loads - £75 a year

• Cutting out two washing machine runs per week by only running with full loads - £50 a year

• Dripping tap (2 drips/ sec) - £15 a year

• Constantly dripping taps - £90 a year

They may see an additional saving by switching to a water meter free of charge, as they only pay for what they use, which could generate savings vs a flat-rate bill. Customers can also send a video of any suspected leaking taps, toilets or showers to Severn Trent. An engineer will review the video and we’ll make a free repair if we can or direct the customer to a WaterSafe-accredited plumber in the local area. More information on water saving can be found by visiting and searching for saving water made simple.

To book a home water efficiency check, visit stwater.co.uk and search for home water check. If you spot a leak while you’re out and about, it can be reported using our on-line form here or by calling our Leakline number on 0800 783 4444. And now you can even FaceTime an engineer to show us exactly where the leak is and how bad it is.

MaTT’s GOlf CHaRITY GIfT

On the day that English golfer Matt Fitzpatrick got his US Open title defence underway, his inspiration is being brought to life at his former school. Tapton School in Sheffield has celebrated the milestone by becoming the latest school to enjoy Golf Foundation support, as the national charity helps to bring the sport to a new generation of children. As Fitzpatrick prepared to tee off in Los Angeles, pupils and teachers at Tapton School received their Golfway kit bag from the Golf Foundation team to begin their own journey into golf, marking the start of training for teachers to deliver the fun and easyto-learn golf games that can inspire children from all backgrounds to enjoy golf in school. Fitzpatrick has previously met groups of kids at Golf Foundation events, including a special meeting with some GolfSixes League winners at the British Masters back in 2017. Year 8 pupils (12-13 year olds) at his former school have now got access to Golfway kit, which is designed for all abilities, offering adapted equipment, energetic team games and underpinned by mental toughness tools such as concentration, selfreflection and emotional control, all designed to promote mental wellbeing.

COld waTER awaRENEss

Yorkshire Water is reminding people in the region of the dangers of open water, as the utility support Drowning Prevention Week, which aims to raise awareness of enjoying water safely. The Royal Life Saving Society’s awareness week runs from 17-24 June aims to encourage people to enjoy water safely and encourages parents, schools, leisure centres and communities to educate young people to help them stay safe around water. During the week Yorkshire Water will be hosting a series of live events for schools.

Anne Reed, social value & education manager at Yorkshire Water, said: “Swimming isn’t just a critical lifesaving skill, it’s a skill that opens up a lifetime of fun and adventure. The UK’s beautiful waterways should be places where everyone feels at ease, and can take pleasure from their surroundings, whatever their age, whatever their activity level. Cold water can be a killer and we’d like to start to raising awareness of water safety from a young age. Tragically, we have already seen a number of open-water fatalities in our region this year. To support Drowning Prevention Week, we are holding a series of water safety live events specifically

tailored to different age groups from Early Years to Key Stage 4. Aligning to Swim England’s water safety messaging, we’ll explain how students can help keep themselves and their friends safe, endorse messaging about where to find safe places to swim, and explain in detail why there are hidden dangers in open water areas such as rivers, reservoirs, canals and seas, and that algae in the water can cause rashes and stomach upsets.”

The session for Key Stage 3 and 4 students will be delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and the RNLI.

The live events will provide information on the potential increased risk of being near water with peers, for older students including elements of peer pressure, risk taking, alcohol and drugs, and students will receive details on how to look after their friends and help ensure they stay safe.

Anne added: “We’ll explain how students should react in an emergency situation, who to contact and that they should not enter the water. They’ll also receive a reminder about ‘Float to Live’ messaging in case they ever get into difficulty.”

Step inSide the World of JameS herriot

Like millions worldwide, you’ve probably read his books or watched All Creatures Great and Small, or maybe you’ve heard of James Herriot on the TV series The Yorkshire Vet. Well why not come and see where James Herriot, the world’s most famous vet, lived, worked and wrote his incredibly successful series of books based on his experiences as a young North Yorkshire vet.

Walk through his fully-restored 1940s home and surgery in Thirsk; travel back in time to what life was like when James was practicing. See the car he drove, step into the TV set, try your hand at being a vet, plus so much more including interactive games for Herriot fans of all ages. A visit to the World of James Herriot is something you will never forget.

Stepping through the famous red door of 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk is to step inside the World of James Herriot, the fully-restored site of his original 1940s home and veterinary practice (known in his books as Skeldale House, Darrowby) set in the heart of stunning Herriot Country.

Explore this magical time-capsule, where the world’s most famous vet and one of the most popular writers of the twentieth century lived, worked and wrote his much-loved stories based on his experiences as a young veterinary surgeon working among the farming community of North Yorkshire.

The home retains many of the original furnishings in the family rooms, frozen in time. The dining room doubled as the practice office, where farmers’ bills were typed up at the desk; the sitting room displays original books and family photos; the basement converted to an air raid shelter during the Second World War; the breakfast room favoured for its relative warmth and the reproduction of a typical farmhouse kitchen.

As well as a family home, it was also a busy surgery with a dispensary crammed with fascinating ancient and bizarre remedies and the cramped and primitive consulting room that saw the treatment of many a poorly pet – only creatures small were dealt with by Alf in here!

There’s no telling children ‘don’t touch’ in the

Interactive Gallery! Designed to engage children, young and old, the pieces use fun and interaction to educate visitors about farm animals and how they interact with our lives.

Full of fascinating facts, the gallery gives visitors the opportunity to test their skills, knowledge and reflexes whilst learning how vets work with farmers to keep animals fit and well. Not just for children!

There is one installation that TV viewers particularly will recognise and that’s the ‘not to be missed’ opportunity to place your hand up a cow’s bottom! An essential skill that every vet has to learn, All Creatures Great and Small actor Christopher Timothy famously did his part on several occasions, much to the amusement of the cast, crew and viewing public! Take a close-up look behind the scenes of a reproduced set from the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small and experience the fascinating world of the TV studio and what was involved in the making of the TV program.

You can be the star of the show! Get in front of the camera and imagine yourself as Christopher Timothy playing James Herriot, Robert Hardy as the eccentric Siegfried Farnon, Peter Davison as Tristan Farnon, or Carol Drinkwater and Lynda Bellingham who both played James’ wife Helen Herriot.

There’s an incredible array too of veterinary paraphernalia from Herriot’s time as a young vet –in an era before advances in diagnostics, modern medicine and agricultural machinery. It is the largest collection in the world.

On display is a 4,000 piece archive showcasing veterinary instruments from the past to the modern day. These items chart the history and progress of the profession over the years. Some of the instruments appear primitive but were all designed for a particular purpose, since refined and updated for the modern vet’s practice.

You can visit www.worldofjamesherriot.com for more information on the fascinating attractions plus information on the beautiful local filming locations that showed the North Yorkshire landscape at its best.

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Rotherham's salute to armed forces community

Rotherham will come together again to say thank you to its armed forces community next week (19-24 June).

The celebrations begin on Monday, 19 June when the Armed Forces Day flag is raised at a ceremony outside Rotherham Town Hall and Rotherham Minster. The flags will be raised by the Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Robert Taylor and Frazer Avill, Chief Petty Officer, Rotherham Sea Cadets.

The flags will remain flying for the run-up to the Armed Forces Day event in Rotherham Town Centre on Saturday, 24 June (10am to 12noon).

This year’s event in Rotherham Town Centre will include a military parade, led by Nottinghamshire Pipes & Drums, followed by a parade inspection, Act of Worship and speeches, concluding with musical performances from Nottinghamshire Pipes & Drums and singer, Paul Hawksworth. Armed Forces related stalls will

be located on Effingham Street throughout the event.

Visitors on the day can take advantage of free Saturday parking in all the Council’s town centre off-street car parks (excluding Clifton Park and Museum car parks) to visit the event, as well as enjoy shopping and leisure activities around the centre.

Event Timetable:

10.20am – Parade moves off from College Street

10.35am – Parade Inspection

10.50am – Act of Worship & Speeches

11.10am – Nottinghamshire Pipes & Drums performance

11.25am – Live performance by Paul Hawksworth

12noon – Event closes

The Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Robert Taylor said: “Rotherham has a long and proud history of supporting the armed forces community and I feel privileged to be leading our borough’s events on Armed Forces Day.

“It’s wonderful to see Rotherham pay tribute to our armed forces community, and that it is so well supported by people from across the borough. Armed Forces Day is always a highlight in the Rotherham calendar and I am sure 2023 will be no different.”

Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Keenan added: "We’re really proud that Rotherham is home to one of the biggest Armed Forces celebrations in the region. Armed Forces Day is a great opportunity for us to all come together to remember and thank those who have fought for our country as well as showing our support for those currently serving.

“But it’s not just about supporting our armed forces community on one day. The Rotherham Armed Forces Community Covenant is promise to those who serve, or who have served, and their families which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged by their service in their day-today lives.”

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TIME TO GET CRAFTY IN DONNY

Come and join fellow craft enthusiasts for another fantastic Crafting Live at Doncaster Racecourse this summer. Stephanie Weightman and her team of crafters will be bringing a whole host of crafty celebrities, workshops, make and takes, demos, and much more. The event will take place at Doncaster Racecourse and will be held on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July 2023. The summer spectacular will kick off on Friday 14th July 2023 with a full day workshop with Stephanie Weightman and crafty friends including Mel, David, Amanda, Carley, Anjie and many more then continue into a whole weekend of fun! The Friday workshop will contain a range of paper craft projects, which will include materials, countless craft knowledge from our experts, all ideal for all skill levels, refreshments and goodies to take home. So if you are an experienced crafter or you’ve only just started, there are projects that you can either follow step by step or add your own personal touch to. Pre-booking is essential but you are guaranteed to have a great day, learn lots of new techniques and make new friends. The Workshop ticket also gets you into the show on any or all of the days and covers all refreshments during the workshop.

The show itself is open Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July 2023, and is open 10am5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. Throughout both days, you can visit a vast

range of exhibitors stocking stamps, dies, decoupage, fabric, ribbon, beads and much more. You can stock up on all of your craft essentials, as well as finding inspiration from brand new products and watch on-stand demonstrations. There are also refreshment options and areas to have a much needed sit down after all that shopping!

Crafting Live is home to a huge and most importantly, FREE make and take area that can be booked on the day to take part in. A number of well-known crafters will be running these mini workshop sessions and will allow you to take your finished project home with you. The make and take booking point is open from 10am each day and booking is essential. There will also be the chance to see Create and Craft shows broadcasting live from the main stage. You could get to be part of the audience and watch some of the crafty celebrities demonstrate brand new products live. There may even be a chance to meet some of your favourite presenters after the show!

Crafting Live promise to provide an abundance of inspiration and education at Crafting Live, which is something Stephanie is very passionate about. She would love to see you there!

Tickets are available from www.craftinglive.co.uk

RoBBie wiLLiams iNVests iN sHeffieLd ticKet PL atfoRm

Robbie Williams has become the largest investor in Tickets

For Good, the leading platform providing free and heavily discounted tickets for the UK’s top live events to NHS and charity sector workers, following a seed funding round that has secured £500,000 of investment capital for the business. He joins existing Tickets For Good investors Bethnal Green Ventures and US accelerator, Comcast NBCUniversal Sports Tech, with the current investment round expected to close at the end of June.

Tickets For Good, which was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Sheffield, will use the new equity to support the expansion of its offer, which include opening its services to more audience segments as well as new territories. The offering currently incorporates venues across the UK and live events which include

music (popular, classical, festivals), sport, theatre, comedy and more.

Through its partnerships with over 500 live events companies, including AEG Presents, the National Theatre, London Lions Basketball and more, Tickets For Good increases the accessibility of live entertainment to NHS and charity sector workers, who sign up to the platform as members for free and can secure tickets by paying only a booking fee, which is a maximum of £3.95.

Tickets For Good currently has more than 200,000 users and has processed over 300,000 free and discounted tickets. Its mission also helps to drive audience development, social impact and sustainable revenues across the live and night time industries. The Music Venues Trust recently found that every £1 spent on a ticket returned £10 to the local economy.

Robbie Williams, who is now Tickets for Good’s largest investor

outside of the founders, is one of the most decorated music artists in the world with six of the Top 100 best-selling albums in British history, a huge 80 million album sales worldwide, 14 Number 1 singles (with Take That and as a solo artist) and a record 18 BRIT Awards – more than any other artist in music history. Robbie secured his 14th UK Number 1 album with ‘XXV’, which topped the chart in its first week of release. With this amazing achievement, the music icon has now broken the record for the solo artist with the most UK Number 1 albums - only The Beatles now have more UK Number 1 albums than Robbie with 15. Robbie has also raised over £75 million to date for charity through co-founding Soccer Aid for UNICEF in 2006.

Tickets For Good members have already enjoyed access to Robbie Williams’s current tour and will continue to benefit from his input.

Robbie and his team are long term advocates of investing in the development, sustainability and accessibility of the music industry through campaigning, digital innovation and education initiatives including co-founding the industry trade body Featured Artists Coalition (FAC), higher education creative institute Liverpool Media Academy (LMA) and more.

Robbie Williams said: “Supporting access to the arts is a cause close to my heart. The magic of live entertainment is something everyone should be able to benefit from, so I’m thrilled to be working with Tickets For Good.”

Stephen Rimmer, Founder and CEO of Tickets For Good, commented: “As we continue to build the Tickets For Good offering, to have backing from one of our country’s most-loved entertainers in Robbie is a welcome endorsement of our work. Our expanded group of heavyweight investors underlines

the strength of our mission-driven business strategy and, as we evolve with the next phase of our plans, their support and insight will be invaluable.”

Highlights from Tickets For Good offerings include a multitude of festivals such as El Dorado, Generator Live, Live at Leeds, Parklife, Strawberries & Creem, Tramlines, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, London Craft Beer Festival; pop and classical concerts from the likes of Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, the English Chamber Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra and Regents Opera; shows at venues such as Brixton House, Bush Theatre, Harrogate Theatre, Ipswich Theatres and The National Theatre venues; and sports events including London Lions, international football matches, the Women’s EURO 2022 and more. It is also supported by AEG Presents.

two days of music at BoBfest 2023

A lineup of top Sheffield bands will be on stage as the 2023 BobFest comes to Crystal Peaks this July.

The two-day free festival on July 1 and 2 will be held at the Milestone Pub at Crystal Peaks and will be raising money for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

Saturday’s bands will include Saskia Searle, Redemption Day, Conspiracy, Brude and Velvet Asylum, along with a karaoke session.

On Sunday there will be chance to see Jamie Mallender, Blue Moon Fever, Kalidiscope, Your Next and Crooked Crows, with a special Jam session also adding to the entertainment.

Other attractions will include a bar, barbecue, stalls, raffle, real ales and a carvery.

The Licensing Act 2003

The

Licensing Act 2003 (Premises and Club Premises Certificates)

Regulations 2005

Notice is hereby given that I: doNNA LouIse hobsoN

Have made an application under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as hobsoN’s ChoICe, CRysTAL PeAks, MARkeT uNIT 46-50, PeAk squARe, sheffIeLd, s20 7Ph

I intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities:

The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption OFF the premises:

Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:30

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 11th July 2023

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 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.

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The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises and Club Premises Certificates)

Regulations 2005

Notice is hereby given that I: PRANveRA NdRekA

Have made an application under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as ed bALLkAN food, 233 AbbeydALe RoAd, sheffIeLd s7 1fj

I intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities: Sale by retail of alcohol:

Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 23:00

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 12th July 2023

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 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.

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A57 AggRegATes & feNCINg LTd of 5 TAPToN house RoAd, sheffIeLd s10 5by is applying for a licence to use: 22 dARNALL RoAd sheffIeLd s9 5Ab as an Operating Centre for 2 goods vehicles and 0 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.

(Premises and Club Premises Certificates)

Regulations 2005

Notice is hereby given that We: burrIto PICante (SheffIeld) ltd

Have made an application under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as buRRITo PICANTe, 347 gLossoP RoAd, sheffIeLd s10 2hP

We intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities:

The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption

ON & OFF the premises:

Monday - Sunday 11:00 - 23:00

The provision of regulated entertainment, namely; playing of recorded music

Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 23:00

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 12th July 2023

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 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.

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Coronation Street: Adam urges Nick to cut Damon adrift as the man is poisonous. Will Nick put family first? Ryan has worked out that Daisy was the catfishes - but despite her pleas Ryan threatens to tell Daniel all! Max panics when Bec wants to go to Speed Daal. Shona assures Max that if he’s truthful with Bec about his past, she’ll realise he’s a changed person and appreciate his honesty - but Alya gets in first! Paul is furious with Bernie for her trying to raise funds on his behalf. Toyah tells Amy that she knows what she’s going through as she was raped too. Recommending a counsellor, she urges Amy to book an appointment. Yasmeen invites Roy to a book reading at the library, much to Evelyn’s annoyance.

Emmerdale: Mandy suggests Paddy stays the night and is stung all over again when he comes up with another excuse not to get close to her. Why is Paddy keeping Mandy at arm’s length? Amelia’s really excited about her mission to make money on social media and is trying to get her dad on board. Deeply worried that Belle is in a dark place mentally, Tom panics when he fails to reach her. As Chloe reaches another important juncture in her life, Amy’s on hand with advice. Will Chloe listen? At Mulberry tensions rise as Jai and Laurel discuss whether they can afford a family trip to Australia.

Eastenders:

With Phil due to shake on a deal with George between the Boxing Den and the Vic, Phil wants to know more about who he’s about to go into business with. Has Richie found out the real truth about what happened to Rose Knight? With the truth finally uncovered, the bombshell of what REALLY happened to Rose is revealed! Suki is keen to get Eve out of the Panesars’ business after calling a halt to their affair. Bobby has been on a mission to help out gran Kathy Beale with her wedding. Worried that he’s going to be a terrible dad, Ben decides that it’s best if Lexi doesn’t move in with him and his husband Callum.

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FOOTBALLR UNDUP Follow

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Sheffield Wednesday have announced that manager Darren Moore has left the club by mutual consent.

Moore joined the Owls in March 2021 and departs with Wednesday having won promotion to the Championship this May via the play-offs following two seasons in League One.

Moore’s backroom staff

MILLERS LAUNCH NEW HOME SHIRT

Rotherham United are delighted to reveal that the design of their 2023/24 Primary Strip will have the Rotherham Hospice logo proudly emblazoned across the chest as a result of an innovative commercial deal which has seen six businesses come together as ‘Diamond Partners’.

This season’s jersey welcomes a return for a ‘proper’ polo neck collar which – like the cuffs of the sleeves – is

also depart S6. Chairman Dejphon Chansiri told swfc. co.uk: “Both parties believe that now is the right time we go our separate ways.

“The journey of Sheffield Wednesday with Darren has been in many ways unique and always as a team. In the football industry, journeys come to an end and now is that

complemented by a subtle red trim. Following the success of the sublimation of imagery into last season’s design, the club were keen to once again give the red body of the shirt further detail and have this season turned to incorporating a silhouette of iconic floodlights of AESSEAL New York Stadium and roof of the Ben Bennett Family East Stand into the shirt’s aesthetics.

The structures which stand imposingly over the playing surface at the Millers’ home and are visible on the Rotherham skyline from vantage points some distance from the ground, serve as a metaphor for the Hospice - whose branding the shirt proudly carries – and the huge influence

time, which we both agree.

“The mutual respect we have for each other is immense on a personal and professional basis and I offer my sincere thanks for the dedication and commitment Darren has given to our club.

“Darren will always be welcome at Hillsborough.”

Moore told swfc.

they carry in our town and with our supporters. The ‘classic’ look continues to honour Rotherham United tradition with white sleeves accompanying the trademark red torso of the shirt, which has once again been created using Puma Teamwear’s dryCell performance technology which is designed to wick moisture from the body and keep the wearer free from sweat during exercise.

The shirt is made up of 100% recycled material –excluding decorations – as both Puma and the club look towards a ‘greener’

co.uk: “I would like to take this time to acknowledge the chairman, Mr Chansiri, for giving me the opportunity to manage this great football club in Sheffield Wednesday, it’s been a journey in every sense.

“Both the chairman and myself have been determined to get this club back into the Championship.

existence. The famous Rotherham United crest sits opposite the Puma Teamwear logo on the left and right upper of the shirt respectively.

The kit is completed by white shorts - which feature an elasticated waist with a twin needle hem and also sport the club windmill crest and the Puma Cat on the legs –and red socks.

A further announcement on when the 2023/24 Primary Strip will be available to purchase will follow in due course on themillers.co.uk.

In The

In The

SHOCK AS DARREN MOORE LEAVES WEDNESDAY

I’m delighted this has been achieved, and I hope the football club continues to develop and will soon fulfil the dream of mine, which was to take them back to the Premier League where they belong.

“I would like to thank all the players, past and present, that I have had the joy of working with over my time here. For the many hours spent

on the training ground and in the classroom, I thank you all. The staff who have worked so hard day in, day out, I thank you for your commitment and help throughout my campaign.

“Now to the loyal fantastic fans, all you Wednesdayites, I want to thank you personally and from the bottom of my heart. With all your

support and passion we have created history this season and achieved our goal of promotion.

“This was most apparent during the second leg of the playoffs at Hillsborough when so many people around the country thought it wasn’t possible, we rallied together to achieve the impossible. Also the

scenes I witnessed from the technical area at Wembley, especially for the winning goal, will be images I will never forget.

“Onwards and upwards to you all at SWFC and please stay together as one. WAWAW.”

The process to appoint a new manager is now underway and the club will make no further comment at this time.

bIG JOHN’S PROMOTION bIKE RIDE IN AID OF ST LUKE’S HOSPICE

Ritchie Humphreys is kindly asking for the backing of his fellow Blades as he prepares to embark on Big John’s Promotion bike ride tour, in memory of his late father John who passed away last year.

The PFA delegate liaison executive will

be starting his 500-mile trip at Bramall Lane, before embarking to the three clubs where his dad saw United win promotion, Darlington (1982), Wolves (1989) and Leicester (1990), with all proceeds going to St Luke’s as a show of appreciation from the family for the care

John received at the hospice prior to his sad passing.

Along with a number of close friends, Humphreys will cover the mammoth trip over just five days, with the ride to take place between Friday 23rd June (departing at 8.30am for anyone

who would like to pop down) and Tuesday 27th June, with approximately 23,000 feet of climbing to be overcome.

Those supporters who are able to sponsor the Unitedite, can do so by visiting www. justgiving.com/page/ ritchie500mile

ACADEMY bOLSTERED bY NEW HEAD COACH

Sheffield United are delighted to confirm

Matt Thorpe as the club’s new under 18s head coach ahead of the new Professional Development League season.

Thorpe coached the club’s under 16s team last season after arriving from Liverpool in October where he was head coach of the club’s under 15s, following on from an eight-year spell at Derby where in 2020 he became the club’s Youth Development

MCCANN IMPRESSED bY bAILEY

Grant McCann says the hunger and determination shown by Owen Bailey over his career so far ticked plenty of boxes for a potential Rovers signing. The midfielder - who agreed a two-year deal with Rovers earlier this month - spent the

Phase Lead, he replaces Paul Quinn, who left the club last month.

During Thorpe’s time with the Rams, he headed up a programme which helped produce players such as current United star Max Lowe and steps up to the role with plenty of experience to lead an exciting group of young Blades this season.

On his new role, Thorpe commented: “Firstly, I would like to thank Del (Geary) and

last two seasons with Gateshead following his release by boyhood club Newcastle United.

And McCann has been impressed by the impact the 24-year-old made with Gateshead in his bid to fight his way back to league football.

“He had the knock back from Newcastle and he had to build himself back up again. For the last two years he’s been outstanding for Gateshead and everyone you speak to will tell you that. Now he’s got

senior staff at the club for trusting me with a wonderful opportunity to play a small part in the development of our players.

“After joining the club from Liverpool in October, I have been fortunate to understand the hard work and effort that goes on behind the scenes throughout the club and I will ensure that is on display from the players every day. We are really excited for our pre-season to begin with a talented group of scholars.

the benchmark to go one more into League Two and hopefully be successful with us.

“These are the type of people that we want to work with - with hunger, determination and the winning mentality.

“Owen has won a title and he’s been involved in a team that was successful last year in their first season in the National League.”

Bailey also impressed McCann with his desire to join Rovers.

The midfielder spent time

Academy boss, Derek Geary, added: “We are delighted to announce Matt as our new U18 lead coach. He’s got an excellent pedigree in youth development and we believe he will go on to excel in developing our next batch of young talent that’s coming through the system. I wish him all the very best in his new role.

“I’d also like to thank Paul (Quinn) for his contribution in the academy last season and also wish him the best in the future.”

on trial with the club two years ago and admitted he has always remained keen on securing a permanent stay. “There was quite a bit of interest in him, particularly from the Scottish Premier League with clubs wanting to get him,” McCann said. “Once we firmed it up and got speaking to the agent and the player, it was pretty obvious we were his number one choice and we’re really pleased with that. We’re pleased to get him.”

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