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CALLS FOR LATE NIGHT LEVY TO BE SCRAPPED

Home Office Late Night Levy changes step in right direction, but unfair scheme should still be scrapped says CAMRA.

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling for the controversial Late Night Levy scheme to be axed to help support pubs, despite changes announced by the Home Office last week.

Campaign group CAMRA, which represents more than 152,000 pub goers and beer drinkers, is calling on government ministers to axe the

controversial Late Night Levy scheme which sees extra costs charged by some councils in England and Wales on pubs and hospitality businesses.

The Home Office has announced that from 13 July 2023 the law around Late Night Levies – which are designed to raise money towards policing the late-night economy – will be changed slightly so that they can apply only to specific geographic areas rather than a whole council area as at present.

Local authorities will

also be able to apply the levy to businesses offering late night refreshment like cafés and takeaway, as well as to those serving alcohol.

Commenting, CAMRA Chairman Nik Antona said:

“These changes to the controversial Late Night Levy scheme are a step in the right direction, allowing councils to make sure they can apply to a smaller area like a city centre rather than penalising business across the whole council area.

“However, CAMRA

is still calling on the Government to abolish the unfair Late Night Levy scheme completely due to its detrimental impact on well run and responsible pubs, social clubs and taprooms which are at the heart of communities and bring people together to tackle loneliness and social isolation.

“It is for these very reasons that the Government is changing the alcohol duty system in August to support and encourage people to consume beer and cider in the regulated setting

of the pub. It makes no sense to support pubs through the tax system but penalise them through the unfair Late Night Levy. The best way to tackle the problems of safety in the night-time economy is for councillors, the police and hospitality business to work closely together to tackle local issues –not through a punitive and blunt measure like the Late Night Levy that applies to businesses even if they don’t open late into the night or aren’t a source of antisocial behaviour.”

Owls join forces with Tickets for Troops

Sheffield Wednesday are delighted to once again join forces with Ticket for Troops for the 2023/24 Championship season. The military charity, which provides free tickets for sporting, musical and theatrical events to members of the Armed Forces, has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with the Owls and The Football League since the scheme was established in 2009, seeing thousands of personnel visit Hillsborough over the years. Over 300,000 football tickets have been donated to the charity and last season alone saw in excess of 25,500 distributed to servicemen and women across the UK.

Sheffield Wednesday General

Manager Alastair Wilson said:

“It’s been a pleasure to back the scheme for all these years and I am delighted that for the upcoming season hundreds of servicemen and women will be able to take in the Hillsborough atmosphere once again.

“These people risk their lives each and every day and it’s a fantastic way of saying thank you for their continued service.

“As well as the Tickets for Troops scheme we also offer a concessionary based Season Ticket as well as Membership packages, giving discounts for home matches.”

Tickets for Troops Director of Operations Evie Blades added:

“Every Monday during the foot-

ball season the TFT team come to work and find an in-box full of photos from the weekend. Some of our favourites are seeing our members taking their children to their first matches.

“It's wonderful to be a part of those special memories and we can't do it without our incredible partners. Sheffield Wednesday have partnered with us for over a decade now, thank you so much from us and all our troops who share a day out at Hillsborough with their loved ones.”

Members of the Armed Forces and those who have been medically discharged from the services since 2001 can book tickets via the charity’s website at www. ticketsfortroops.org.uk

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ShAPE UP ThIS SUmmER AT KIll AmARSh ACTIvE

shape up and work out this summer at Killamarsh active.

A massive £1.9m has been spent on the centre (formerly known as Killamarsh Sports Centre), creating a bright, modern and open-plan facility for all the community to enjoy.

The centre, which opened its doors in October last year, boasts the following:

• Fast track entry

• Online booking system

• Online membership

• 80 station multilevel gym with flexible memberships

Fitness Class studio

State-of-the-art spin studio

• Open plan café linked to Killamarsh Library

Changing Places room

Two squash courts

• Four court multi-use sports hall

Large soft play area

3G football pitch 5v5, 7v7 or 9v9

• Treatment & meeting room hire

Skate Park – free to use (soon to be refurbished)

Changing facilities

Large free car park

You can also use any of their other facilities on one membership at Eckington, Dronfield and Sharley Park, Clay Cross.

There are also some fantastic activities taking place for youngsters during the six-week holidays, including: multi sports and games activity camp, turn up and play basketball, 3G football and indoor hockey, quid a kid racket sports, Junior Gym for 11–14year-olds, Skate Park and Soft Play Kingdom!

Save time and do it online! You can find out more about what is on offer at the centre, opening times, membership offers and how to book classes and courts on www. ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/ leisure or follow the

centre’s Facebook page for updates.

Killamarsh Active is open from 7am-9pm Monday-Friday and from 8am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Killamarsh active, stanley street, Killamarsh, s21 1EL. Tel: 01246 217797. Email: killamarshsc@ ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

In the News This Week

19th July - 25th July

19/7/1553 Lady Jane Grey is replaced by Mary I of England as Queen of England after only nine days

20/7/1903 The Ford Motor Company ships its first car.

21/7/356BC The Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is destroyed by arson.

22/7/2005 Jean Charles de Menezes is killed by police as the hunt begins for the London Bombers

Crossword Clues

across

6) Question (3)

8) Sinful (10)

9) Convent woman (3)

11) Gypsy dog (7)

13) Call (5)

14) Renovate (5)

15) Quick showing (5, 8)

16) Desiccator (5)

18) Stir together (3, 2)

19) Muslim fast (7)

20) Baby’s bed (3)

23) Recorder of a life (10)

24) Married (3)

DoWN

1) Manipulate (3)

2) Strike (3)

3) Line up (5)

4) Share market (5, 8)

5) Purchaser (5)

7) Home-obsessed (5, 5)

10) Vexing (10)

11) Pupil (7)

12) Indian (7)

17) Transmitter (5)

18) Courteous address (5)

21) Timid (3)

22) Humanities (3)

Last Week’s Solution

across: 6) It’s a cracker, 8) Dry, 9) Woe, 10) Raw deal, 12) Usual, 13) Perks, 14) Scone, 15) Giant, 16) Afoot, 19)

Entry, 20) Warrant, 21) Sea, 23) Elm, 24) Exceptional

DoWN: 1) Sty, 2) Canal, 3) Trade, 4) Scrap, 5) Yew, 6) Irish coffee, 7) Rock and Roll, 10) Rainbow, 11) Lenient, 17) Taper, 18) Write, 19) Envoy, 22) Axe, 23) Ear

responsible for the 7 July and the 21 July London bombings.

23/7/1986 Prince Andrew, Duke of York marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.

24/7/2005 Lance Armstrong wins his seventh consecutive Tour de France.

25/7/2010 WikiLeaks publishes classified documents about the War in Afghanistan, one of the largest leaks in U.S. military history.

A new strain of head lice is going around which is resistant to conventional treatments. That has left scientists scratching their heads.

I’m allergic to bread but eat it anyway.

I’m a gluten for punishment.

Why was the broom late for the meeting? It overswept.

Did you hear about the cheese factory explosion in France?

All that was left was de Brie.

I dreamt that I wrote the Hobbit the other day. Turns out I was just Tolkien in my sleep.

How do you have a party in space? You planet.

My ex wife cheated on me with her deaf best friend. Honestly, I should have seen the signs.

Took an airline company to court today after my luggage went missing. I lost the case.

What do you call a magician who has lost their magic? Ian.

I’ve just written a book about falling down a staircase. It’s a step by step guide.

I never wanted to believe that my brother was stealing from his job as a road worker. But when I got home, all the signs were there.

I knew a guy that was told he was the worst Best Man ever. He was speechless.

I’m in a very serious relationship with my girlfriend.

Haven’t laughed in two years.

Why is Sunday stronger than Monday?

Monday is a week day.

Weekly Quiz

1) The Rhythm and Blues music genre is often shortened to which two letters?

2) Which Gateshead-born footballer played 57 times for England between 1988 and 1998?

3) ‘Discworld’ is a fictional land found in the works of which author?

4) What colour is the circle on the London Underground logo?

5) Which alcoholic spirit makes up the base for the drink Pimms?

6) Who starred as Sandy in the 1978 American filmmusical Grease?

7) The White Cliffs of Dover are found within which English county?

8) Which actress plays Daenerys Targaryen in HBO’s Game of Thrones series?

9) Which Conservative MP served as Secretary of State for Education during the UK Exam scandal of 2020?

10) Culzean Castle is found in which UK country?

Born this week

19/7/1980 – Michelle Heaton

20/7/1947 – Carlos Santana

21/7/1985 – Paloma Faith

22/7/1946 – Danny Glover

23/7/1957 – Jo Brand

24/7/1969 – Jennifer Lopez

25/7/1967 – Matt LeBlanc

Killamarsh Active’s newly refurbished gym, Spin Class Studio and Open plan café.

fUNdING fOR s YORks

Communities in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley are set to benefit from thousands of new jobs and Ј1.2 billion of investment as part of the UK’s first Advanced Manufacturing Investment Zone.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has hailed the first Advanced Manufacturing Investment Zone in South Yorkshire for bringing opportunity into areas which have traditionally underperformed economically. Growing the economy, and creating opportunities across the UK, is a priority for the Prime Minister. Twelve Investment Zones will be established across the UK based around a university and clusters of high growth industries like Advanced Manufacturing, life sciences or green industries, will deliver benefits directly to local communities. Building on the area’s strengths, the South Yorkshire Investment Zone is focused on Advanced Manufacturing and includes the University of Sheffield. It’s expected that the Investment Zone will help leverage more than £1.2bn of private funding and help support more than 8,000 jobs by 2030.

People from Sheffield Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley will see blockers to growth in their area, such as challenges attracting finance and investment, supporting business growth, and clear pathways to higher skilled jobs reduced. They will also benefit from further government funding through the Investment Zone worth up to £80 million. This could be through potential support for specialist training programmes tailored to industry and support for local businesses in the sector’s supply chains,

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CHaRITY NEEds vOlUNTEERs

helping drive more business activity and productivity. Chancellor of the Exchequer

Jeremy Hunt: “Our first Investment Zone is a shining example of how we will drive growth across the country. It’s already secured more than £80 million of private investment, including backing from Boeing, and will help support more than 8,000 jobs by 2030.” Government will continue to work with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, the University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University and other local partners to co-develop the plans for their Advanced Manufacturing Investment Zone, including agreeing priority development sites and specific interventions to drive cluster growth, over the summer ahead of final confirmation of plans. Today’s announcement of an investment of more then Ј80 million for a portfolio of Research & Development projects, backed by Boeing, will look at the future of aerospace. Boeing will work with industry partners, Spirit AeroSystems and Loop Technology at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Factory 2050 in Sheffield Business Park. The project, co-funded by industry and government, including through the Aerospace Technology Institute programme, and with support from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and the University of Sheffield, puts the UK at the cutting edge of aviation research, development and manufacturing as demand for commercial aircraft is forecasted to be greater than 40,000 over the next 20 years.

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As city centre cycle racing returns for the 2023 Sheffield Grand Prix, South Yorkshire’s Active Travel Commissioner, Ed Clancy OBE, has announced the procircuit will be open to the public to ‘Rock Up & Ride’ ahead of the race.

Everyone is invited to cycle, scoot or wheel in a community ride, with the triple Olympic Gold medallist, at 5-5.30pm on Wednesday 19 July.

Starting at Union Street, the Rock Up & Ride event covers the same 1.4km route as the Sheffield Grand Prix pro-circuit. Riders are invited to cycle, scoot or wheel the course as many – or as few – times as they wish, and at their own pace.

South Yorkshire’s Active Travel Commissioner, Ed Clancy, said: “I’ve loved cycling since I was a kid, I was hooked straightaway. It’s fast, fun and gave me freedom. I’ve got such happy memories of riding around with my friends and I want other people to discover that for themselves. We’ve organised Rock Up & Ride to give everyone the chance to give pedal power a go, traffic free -to see the circuit from the saddle and take in the outdoor city. Because you don’t have to have made a career out of cycling to get involved in active travel. It really can be for everyone, regardless of age or ability. And I truly believe that enabling people to choose walking, scooting and cycling is central to building a better connected, healthier and more sustainable South Yorkshire.”

Rock Up & Ride is made possible by event partners, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Grand Prix, British Cycling and Giant Sheffield. It’s hoped the event will inspire more people to get active and

consider choosing cycling, scooting or wheeling for shorter journeys.

Councillor Ben Miskell, Chair of Sheffield City Council’s Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee, said:

“The Sheffield Grand Prix is a fantastic opportunity for cyclists of all ages and abilities to have a go on the same race circuit as the pro athletes. I’ll even be having a go myself! Events like this are vital to making active travel accessible to all and to help more people realise the fun and freedom that comes with cycling. The traffic-free route is a great way to see our ever evolving city centre from a new angle and give cycling a try on the same routes as some of the country’s best athletes.”

To ride, participants should register their details at the Giant Sheffield gazebo, outside the Town Hall on race day from 4:30pm. The Rock Up & Ride circuit will be open to the public from 5-5:30pm. All participants under 18 years of age must wear a helmet.

Youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. A limited number of free hire bikes and helmets will be available from the Giant Sheffield gazebo for riders without their own two wheels - photo ID and a bank card is required for hire.

Sheffield Grand Prix, now in its 9th year, is part of the British Cycling National Circuit Race Series, attracting the UK’s top teams and riders.

FoodCycle, the charity that aims to make food poverty, loneliness and food waste a thing of the past for every community, is in urgent need of volunteers as it fights to fill almost 4,000 empty volunteer slots this summer.

FoodCycle Head of Programmes, Sophie Tebbetts says: ”Every summer we see a decline in volunteer sign-ups due to many reasons - from students returning home to parents having less time during the holidays. This year, 3,947 volunteer slots need to be filled between now and September –made more urgent by the cost-of-living crisis which has helped to see a 59% increase in our guest numbers in the last 12 months. By dedicating just a few hours of your time to volunteer with us, you can help a family get access to a cooked, nutritious meal. Please join us at your local project this summer and help us break the cycle of hunger. Once you witness the immense difference it makes in people’s lives, you won’t regret it!” From April 2022 and April 2023, FoodCycle’s guest numbers of across the UK have surged by 59%. The charity which serves up free community meals every week using surplus food currently has 73 Projects across England and Wales. So far in 2023, they have served nearly 60,000 community meals and saved 112,921 kilograms / 112 tonnes of perfectly good food that would otherwise have been binned . Volunteer roles at FoodCycle are flexible, are open to anyone and do not have a minimum time commitment. Roles

are equally inclusive and range from food collection to surplus food coordinators to cooking in the kitchen or hosting our front. Training is provided and volunteers are invited to carve out their own niche from master chef to tea-maker to washer-up to veg chopper. Those that love to lead, can even train to be a Project Leader and gain key transferrable management skills running Projects. Paul, FoodCycle Volunteer says; “Because of FoodCycle, I’ve found I enjoy cooking and being in the kitchen environment and it’s something I’d love to do as proper paid work. Being at FoodCycle every week helps to show that I am reliable, can work with other people and that I am committed, so it’s really changed things for me. We have a natter and a laugh, and I like the teamwork and the people. We eat good food and catch up on what we’ve been doing in the week. Everyone is very kind and very inclusive.”

FoodCycle’s free community meals are open to all, and guests range from low-income families, people affected by homelessness, single people facing loneliness and those who simply cannot afford to buy food. No questions asked, you can just turn up and take a seat. Without volunteers, FoodCycle cannot provide a vital service to the community who have come to rely on the chance to sit down to a free, three-course meal every week. To sign up as a volunteer or for more information on FoodCycle visit www.foodcycle.org.uk/

NHs appEal fOR dONORs

Latest annual figures published by NHS Blood and Transplant show that last year there was a 5% increase in the number of patients whose lives were saved or improved through an organ transplant in the UK.

The annual Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Activity Report shows that 4,532 patients received donated organs from 2,386 donors – living and deceased – in the UK last year - a five per cent increase on figures in 2021/22. There are currently over 7,000 people on the active transplant waiting list in the UK. Clinicians warn that opportunities for transplant are still being missed due to families declining to support donation. People are being urged to confirm their organ donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, families are more likely to support donation when they already know it was what their relative wanted. 9 out of 10 families honour their family member when the donor had confirmed their decision to donate on the NHS Organ Donor Register. Anthony Clarkson, Director of Organ Donation and Transplantation at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “Over 50,000 people are alive in the UK today thanks to the life-saving gift of organ donation,

and 525 people had a transplant in the North East and Yorkshire last year. But this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our incredible donors and their families who have given their support for donation at what is often the most difficult of times. We know that most people support organ donation in principle, and we have seen a steady increase in the number of people confirming their support for organ donation via the NHS Organ Donor Register, including 3.5 million in the North East and Yorkshire. However, we still need families to support their loved one’s decision and agree to donation when approached, which we know is most likely when they know that’s what they wanted. With only one per cent of people dying in circumstances where organ donation is possible, every donor is precious and has the potential to save up to nine lives. We urge everyone who supports organ donation to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. It is a simple action which only takes two minutes; but can ultimately save lives.” To find out more, and confirm your support for organ donation, visit: www.organdonation.nhs. uk, call 0300 123 23 23 or use the NHS app.

Skegness Seasiders Summer Adventures

Every year, Rocky and all his seasider pals work hard to help make sure visitors to Skegness have a great time. The Seasiders stop at all the key attractions, and our frequent 10 minute service means you can get around Skegness with ease. The individually-named character buses run up and down the coastline in Skegness, helping ensure visitors and holidaymakers get around the seaside attractions with ease and explore the various holiday resorts in a fun and friendly way.

From the Boating Lake, past The Pier, through to Fantasy Island and all the way to Hardy's Farm and Ingoldmells you can hop on and off all day long and visit every attraction you can manage. The open tops offer panoramic views of Skegness’ coastline and ensure passengers enjoy the seaside sights and sunny weather during the warmer months of the year.

Whether visiting for the day, or spending the week in Skegness, make sure you pay us a little visit - let's see how many of the Seasider gang you can spot! The Seasiders have quickly become tourist attrac-

tions in their own right, especially with children who visit the resorts each year.

From group tickets to dayriders and more we have lots of great value options to travel on the Seasiders during your trip to Skegness.

Seasider activity!

We’ve got lots going on this season, from events, to giveaways to one or two surprises along the way. Plus when you hop on board you can listen to our Seasider radio and collect a Seasider badge! You can keep up with all aspects of the Seasiders by signing up to their newsletter, just visit skegnessseasiders.co.uk.

Say hello to Skegness and jump aboard the Seasiders, the ultimate travel companions!

Visit skegnessseasiders.co.uk to win great prizes, get bus times and routes and download some fun activities for the kids!

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& Tranquillity set in 30 acres of Lincolnshire Countryside

Home Farm Park is the perfect place for those looking for a quiet getaway or holiday home ownership in a secluded location in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside.

Offering the best of coast and country, this tranquil holiday park near Skegness opened for business in 2020 and offers lodge and cottage holidays as well as the opportunity to own your own holiday home in a stunning setting.

Say hello to spacious plots, manicured grounds and quiet getaways at Home Farm Park.

It is located just a mile from the picturesque market town of Burgh-le-Marsh and only five miles from the bustling seaside resort of Skegness. So, you’re close enough to enjoy all that this resort has to offer while being far enough away to avoid all the hustle and bustle, should you prefer the quiet life. And, of course, you’re only a stone’s throw from hundreds of square miles of beautiful Lincolnshire countryside, should you fancy exploring.

Home Farm Park is also a great option for those looking for a fishing holidays near Skegness, with a well-stocked lake that represents a challenge for fishermen of all abilities.

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TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR STRICTLY THE PROFESSIONALS AT THE CITY HALL BAR

May 2024 sees the critically acclaimed Strictly Come Dancing

The Professionals UK Tour taking to the road once more and arriving at Sheffield City Hall on Friday, 17 May 2024. And for the first time ever, audiences will be treated to a dazzling dozen amazing pro dancers from BBC One’s smash hit Strictly Come Dancing, performing this spectacular show in venues across the country.

Kicking off in Oxford on 1 May, this year’s tour will be bigger and better than ever before as two more dancers have been added to the incredible line-up for the official 36-date tour. The dancers are Australian Open Champion and four-time Amateur Australian Open Finalist Dianne Buswell; 11-time Italian Latin American Champion and 2022 finalist Vito Coppola; Italian Latin Champion Graziano Di Prima; Chinese National Dance Champion and 2022 finalist Carlos

Gu; American Rhythm Rising Star Champion, Professional World Mambo Champion and longest serving Strictly Pro Karen Hauer; undefeated four-time British National Champion Neil Jones; six-time Italian Latin & Ballroom Champion Nikita Kuzmin; threetime Strictly finalist including 2022 Gorka Marquez; four-time winner of the Italian Dance Championship Luba Mushtuk; Polish Open Latin Champion and 2022 Strictly Champion Jowita Przystal; ten-times Cyprus National Dance Champion Michelle Tsiakkos, making her debut on the tour; and World Latin Dance Championships Under 21 finalist and Strictly 2021 finalist Nancy Xu. Directed by Strictly’s Creative Director Jason Gilkison, this extravaganza will showcase the exceptional talent of these hugely popular professional dancers from the TV show which celebrates its 21st series this year. Expect phenomenal dance numbers,

dazzling costumes, sequins, sparkles and all the feel-good Strictly magic we’ve grown to love over the years.

Audiences will be awestruck by the skill, wit, and dancing feats this hugely talented 12-strong Strictly professional dance ensemble achieve, with lifts to take your breath away and an unforgettable soundtrack performed live by the production’s incredible singers and band.

Jason Gilkison said: “The 2023 Tour was spectacular; we really pushed the boundaries with the choreography and as a result the show was phenomenal! We want to push that even further for 2024, with more dancers than ever before! Audiences will be blown away by the skills of our Pros, as individuals and as a breathtaking ensemble. The entertainment factor will be off the scale. I can’t wait, to see you in May!”

Tickets are now on general sale via www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/.

Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor awarded honorary degree from University of Sheffield

Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known by her stage name Self Esteem, has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Sheffield, for her success in the music industry and public championing of inclusivity and diversity. Rotherham-born, Rebecca is a critically acclaimed, Mercury nominated singer and proud ambassador for Sheffield.

The chart-topping singer was given the Doctor of Music accolade during a graduation ceremony for students studying in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities on 17 July 2023.

Rebecca joined 11 other notable public figures with links to the city who were awarded honorary degrees in the summer graduation ceremonies, including Olympic gold medalist hockey player Hollie PearneWebb.

The critically-acclaimed singer has taken the music industry by storm and acts as a proud ambassador for Sheffield, performing at Glastonbury 2022 in a Meadowhall-inspired outfit, which was designed in Sheffield.

Rebecca champions inclusive and diverse communities in all the work she does and

as a public educator works to address the rights and aspirations of women to achieve and be proud. Her success has come relatively later in life, which is a transparent element of her identity, and she uses this meteoric and mature rise to reflect upon how women are often positioned in music, despite generations of feminism.

Rebecca’s second album, Prioritise Pleasure, saw her nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Award and the album was also named best album of 2021 by both The Guardian and The Sunday Time. The anthemic single ‘I do this all the time’ was also the Guardian’s Song of the Year for 2021.

A multiinstrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and theatre composer, Rebecca also won the 2021 BBC Music Introducing award. She most recently composed the

soundtrack to the West End production of Suzie Miller's play Prima Facie, starring Jodie Comer. Rebecca said: “I am insanely chuffed to be receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Sheffield. I love Sheffield with all my heart and to be acknowledged like this bolsters my dream of changing so much for people in music like me. I am overwhelmed, galvanised and energised! Also thrilled to finally get a cute pic of me in a cap and gown, not gonna lie.”

THE ONLY WAY IS S6

A GUIDE TO SHOPS, OUTLETS & ENTERTAINMENT VENUES IN HILLSBOROUGH & THE SURROUNDING AREA SPONSORED BY HILLSBOROUGH EXCHANGE

FOCUS ON HILLSBOROUGH Hillsborough Exchange

For All Your Summer Essentials visit Hillsborough Exchange!

Searching for something special for that perfect Summer holiday? Need a last minute gift or want help sourcing the perfect outfit for an occasion?

With over 30 independent and national stores providing everything for the weekly shop including a selection of national stores Boots, Peacocks, Home Bargains, Wilko and Holland & Barrett, to name a few and independent stores include Hairdressers, Vape Store, Parkins Pantry, Sunny Phones & Computers, Bags & Co, and DP News.

The superb transport links, a rooftop car park, with a lift that brings you down to the Mall Entrance it couldn’t be easier to get here for the ultimate shopping experience! Hillsborough Exchange offers everything you need for your Summer Essential Shopping, visit the Facebook page or www.hillsboroughexchange.co.uk

Bradfield is only a short drive from the centre of Hillsborough and is where you can find a piece of beautiful countryside within the borders of the S6 postcode. The civil parish is extensive, the western half is situated in the moorlands of the Peak District, the eastern half is in lower agricultural land and contains the parish's significant habitations, which include the Sheffield

FOCUS ON HILLSBOROUGH

The Strines Inn

It’s only a short drive from the heart of Hillsborough, but the Strines Inn could be in a different world!

Established almost 750 years ago, this beautiful olde worlde country pub has been a favourite for generations of local residents.

suburb of Stannington, as well as Oughtibridge and Worrall, and the villages of High Bradfield and Low Bradfield. The parish also includes several reservoirs, and a number of minor settlements. Bradfield is located 8 miles (13 km) from Sheffield city centre and 14 miles (23 km) from Barnsley.

On 6 July 2014, Stage 2 of the 2014 Tour de France from York to Sheffield, passed through the

Boasting open fires and a superb menu of freshly prepared, homecooked food, it is both a wonderful place for a drive out, and a famous resting place for walkers enjoying the breath-taking countryside surrounding the Inn.

The Strines boasts an impressive array of traditional real ales, and it is both dog and child-friendly – a special highlight each year for the kids is the chance to see the flocks of local peacocks!

village. It was also the location of the seventh climb of the stage, the Category 4 Côte de Bradfield. It was 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) long at an average gradient of 7.4%. Bradfield is one of the largest parishes in England, and covers extensive moor and agricultural land around the Damflask Reservoir, Dale Dike Reservoir, Strines Reservoir, and Agden Reservoirs, including the Bradfield, Midhope, and Broomhead moors and eastern parts of the Howden moors.

The western end of the parish reaches to the upper parts of the Upper Derwent Valley with part of its boundary forming Yorkshire’s border with Derbyshire. The northern part of the parish includes the Langsett reservoir and Midhope reservoir, and borders the town and civil parish of Stocksbridge.

The eastern edge reaches the western extent of the urban

spread of Sheffield, and includes the suburb of Stannington, as well as the villages of Oughtibridge, Wharncliffe Side, and Worrall. Minor habitations within the parish include Midhopestones, Upper Midhope on the northern edge, and Dungworth in the southeastern part.

The moorland villages of High Bradfield and Low Bradfield are located within the parish. High Bradfield possesses a Gothic revival church, and the earthworks of a motte and bailey castle. Low Bradfield is less historic, having been largely destroyed in the Great Sheffield flood of 1864.

The parish extends across the City of Sheffield electoral wards of Stocksbridge and Upper Don and Stannington Ward, and covers more than a third of the land area of Sheffield City Council.

For over 70 years Hillsborough’s famous Flower Bowl has been supplying the finest fresh flowers to local residents and businesses. This family owned florist is renowned for it’s fantastic floral designs and as part of an international network, they can arrange for a delivery of flowers to almost anywhere across the globe!

Since being founded in the 40’s

by Margaret and Albert Nelson they have become a part of the fabric of Hillsborough shopping, despite their occasional change of premises! Whatever the occasion (or simply to brighten up your day!) call in and see what they can offer!

FOCUS ON HILLSBOROUGH OEC Sheffield

Nestled in the heart of Sheffield, the OEC stands as a vibrant testament to extraordinary Yorkshire hospitality!

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a night of revelry, OEC Sheffield is the go-to destination for unforgettable live events, phenomenal cuisine, and impeccable service – all combined to create a spectacular experience.

The renowned, Hillsborough venue is just a stone’s throw from the bustling city centre and is available for private hire up to 500 people including parties, corporate events, weddings, tribute & themed nights, charity fundraisers, and much more!

As one of Sheffield’s favourite entertainment spots, the OEC is a hub of creativity and excitement, with its state-of-the-art facilities and unwavering commitment to leisure.

Our talented in-house chefs offer a delicious diversity of menus to fit your occasion, taste, and budget - from fine dining 3 courses to mouthwatering buffets. Through a blend of regional delicacies and international flair, our dishes put a showstopping cherry on top of your event.

The OEC’s live event calendar is action-packed, with the rest of 2023 boasting Ultimate 80s, Girls’ Night Out, Big Drag Bingo, Abba Fever Lunch, and An Afternoon with Pink Tribute – the epic list goes on. Eager to know more? Visit oecsheffield.co.uk or call 0114 2320266.

FOCUS ON HILLSBOROUGH Wadsley Bridge WMC

Who says Clubland is not what it was? Pay a visit to a true giant of the entertainment scene (for over 100 years and still going strong!) Wadsley Bridge Club is a great example of how a thriving club can play a key role in serving its members and the wider local community. Call in almost any day of the week and there is usually some kind of activity for the locals to enjoy – including Slimming World and dance classes for all – there are even allotments in the grounds growing fresh organic produce that can be bought at really great prices!

Wadsley Bridge remains a leading venue for top quality live entertainment, and features many of the top acts and live bands from around the country every weekend, as well as many special events offering the opportunity to see many shows not usually available in Clubland. You can also enjoy a large variety of drinks available at some of the very lowest prices anywhere around. Then there’s Sky Sports and BT Sport, three full size snooker tables and a darts room. For your own special event, there is not one but two function rooms and a marquee provided free, with the option of on-site catering provided by the club itself.

So why not visit Wadsley Bridge Club and discover what you might have been missing right on your doorstep in S6!

in Spain, but the homeliest and friendliest is surely to be found right here in S6 and it’s even friendlier with steward Tim Brooke behind the bar. Readers are welcome to call in for a coffee after shopping in Hillsborough Centre, only one minute’s walk from the club, based on Walkley Lane for many years.

With easy parking and with Supertram and bus stops close by, La Plata’s excellent location is equalled only by its comfortable, clean and bright surroundings. You can sit inside or in the welcoming Beer Garden right outside the front door. Brian Helliwell of La Plata says “We want shoppers and their families to visit and see what the club offers; it really is a cosy and family-friendly home from home.”

After entering through the Beer Garden you arrive in the Family Room which is well furnished and comfortable. Live acts appear on stage every Saturday and bingo is played several times during the week. On Mondays there’s bingo with free snacks provided, on Wednesdays it’s “All-Pay-Out” night and on Fridays and Sundays there is a £500 jackpot and Open the Box. Then there’s the separate Pool Room, recently refurbished it provides players with the privacy to enjoy a quiet game or watch sport on TV. Low priced drinks include Stones, John Smiths and Heineken, plus S6ers own Bradfield Brewery beer is available. With almost 500 members La Plata is already well-known inS6, so why not visit soon and see if you might like to join them?

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FOOTBALLR UNDUP

Paul Heckingbottom has added a French U21 international, who lists Liverpool amongst his previous clubs, to United’s ranks, to bolster his defensive options.

Yasser Larouci has penned a season-long loan at Bramall Lane, with an option to buy, arriving from Troyes for the entirety of the forthcoming 2023/24

campaign.

Born in Algeria, Larouci started his career at Le Harve where he captained their U17 side. But having rejected the offer of a contract extension, he subsequently became a free agent and in November 2017 he joined Liverpool. It was during his time at Anfield, where he represented both the

U18s and U21s, that he was converted more into an attacking wingback as opposed to a winger and he helped the Reds win a fourth FA Youth Cup in defeating Manchester City on penalties in 2019. The now 22-year-old started training with Jurgen Klopp’s first team that summer and featured throughout pre-season, both home

and abroad. In January 2020, Larouci made his senior debut in the FA Cup against Everton following an injury to James Milner. At the end of the 2020/21 campaign, Larouci left Merseyside and returned to France, joining Troyes where last season he made 30 appearances in Ligue 1. Holding dual nationality between Algeria and

BLADES DEBUT NEw HOME KIT

The Blades have unveiled their highly anticipated 23/24 Premier League Erreà Home Kit under the campaign tagline “Steel City, Rising”. The new kit symbolises not only the club’s rise to the Premier League but also Sheffield’s transformation from a city rooted in steelmaking to one that thrives on creativity, arts, technology, and music.

The red shirt adorned with two thick white stripes, captures the essence of Sheffield’s rich industrial history, paying homage to the city’s steel heritage and the 1998

home shirt. However, the design also reflects Sheffield’s dynamic present and promising future as a vibrant hub of innovation and culture. Embodying the spirit of resilience and progress, the ‘Steel City, Rising’ campaign perfectly aligns Sheffield United’s journey to the Premier League with the city’s transformation. It celebrates the fusion of tradition and modernity, emphasising the club’s determination to reach new heights while embracing Sheffield’s evolving identity.

The 23/24 Premier League Errea Home Kit showcases the

club’s commitment to excellence on and off the pitch. The vibrant red shirt, representing the strength and passion of the team, features two thick white stripes that symbolise unity and determination. The black and white cuffs and collar add a touch of elegance, representing the blend of old and new that characterises Sheffield’s renaissance.

Inside the neck of the kit, the club and academy motto, “Out Run. Out Fight. Out Play,” serves as a reminder of Sheffield

United’s unwavering dedication and competitive spirit. As the players don the new kit, they carry with them the aspirations of a club and city on the rise. The Blades debuted the home kit in their first pre-season game of the season as Paul Heckingbottom’s Blades were victorious against Chesterfield. Blades fans will be able to purchase this season’s new kit from early August. The club will communicate any changes to the kit in due course.

France, the left-sided operator made his debut for the latter at U21 level and has gone on to win four caps. Of the loan deal for Larouci, boss Heckingbottom said: “We’re pleased and for a number of reasons. It is a position that we knew we needed and to be able to get someone like Yasser in who we think has the qualities and the

Xisco adds to Owls coaching team

Xisco Munõz has added to his backroom staff with three coaches joining the Owls.

Miguel Muñoz takes the role of assistant manager at Hillsborough.

Roberto Cuesta Roman and Antonello Brambilla enter S6 as first team coach and goalkeeper coach respectively. All three new additions

MILLERS CONCLUDE SUMMER TRAINING CAMP

attributes to add to how we want to play was important. He’s a very front-footed player, he’s quick and loves to break forward from defensive positions which is how we want to play. He’s played wing-back at his last club, but he’s also been comfortable in a back four as well. We’re really pleased to get this one done.”

Larouci himself is

have worked with Xisco previously at Watford and now rejoin their former boss ahead of Wednesday’s pre-season camp in Spain at the end of this week. As well as the Hornets, Miguel Muñoz has held roles with SD Huesca, Valencia and Gimnastic Tarragona in his native Spain.

Roman was Xisco’s assistant manager at Watford and Dinamo Tbilisi where the pair won the Erovnuli Liga title in Georgia.

Brambilla was goalkeeper coach with the Hornets, a role the Italian also held at Sampdoria and Cagliari in his homeland and French giants Marseille.

Rotherham United concluded their time in Murcia with a useful pre-season run-out in scorching Spanish temperatures against Elche CF on Saturday morning.

With the weather causing the heat rise above 30

looking forward to the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League and added: “To play for Sheffield United and play in the Premier League, I think this is a good project for me. I am happy.

“We (Paul Heckingbottom) talked about the team, the project here and the formation and I think that will suit my game.

“I know a few players here like Rhian and Iliman so that will be good to see them again and to work with them. “I can’t wait to play. Hopefully I can play a part in some of the friendly games, and I will have time to show what I can do on the pitch. It is a chance for me to adapt with the team and everything else.”

Grant McCann is determined to polish a diamond in new signing Deji Sotona. The Rovers boss made the forward his ninth signing of the summer by handing him a twoyear deal following a

successful trial. And he believes the development left in the former Republic of Ireland age group international makes him an exciting talent to work with.

“He’s been really good and we’ve spoken to various people who have worked with him,” McCann said.

“Different types of feedback come back on Deji but anything that comes back that isn’t

degrees, it was as much a mental test for Matt Taylor’s men as it was a physical one at the end of a hard week of work.

To help combat the heat and to ensure that the majority of his squad enjoyed some competitive match minutes, the Millers boss fielded two different XIs either side of the interval.

Not only did the fixture mean minutes under the belt for the Millers, it also provided them with a test against a team playing a contrasting style with Elche having competed in La Liga last season.

great makes you want to improve him and get him to the places where we know he can get.

“It’s hard to defend against pace. Our job is to get him into positions where he can use his pace and know how to use it and he can hurt people.

“It’s coaching with him but he’s got those raw attributes that we really like.

“It’s always an area I’m keen on helping and over

A breakaway goal from Mourat after 72 minutes marked the difference between the sides in terms of the scoreline, in a game which was broken up by rehydration intervals midway through each half.

Millers XI First Half | Phillips, Kioso, Humphreys, Hall, Blackett, Bramall, Lindsay, Rathbone, Wiles, McGuckin, Hugill. Millers XI Second Half | Johansson, Peltier, Morrison, McCart, Holvey (Cafu), Durose, Odoffin, Douglas, Bola, McGuckin, Kelly.

the years with the teams that I’ve managed, I’ve always had exciting wide players and helped them move to bigger and better things.

“I’m not saying that’s what we want to do with Deji and others but sometimes it’s about developing players and we when do that, they’ll become better for the team and the team will become better.”

TORBAY - AN ENGLISH RIvIERA WEEKEND 18TH AUGUST 2023

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Known as the English Riviera, the Torbay region of South Devon is a delight with the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham all having their own uniqueness to offer no matter what the season, making the region a great holiday destination.

Hotel – Make yourself at home for a 3-night stay at The Queens Hotel in Paignton, where you’ll receive a warm welcome. The hotel is known for its high standards, friendly atmosphere, and quality food. Evening entertainment is provided on at least one evening during your stay. The Queens is one of few hotels in Paignton to boast an indoor heated pool, just made for relaxing! The hotel is just a short level walk from both the town centre and the seafront.

You’ll have a hearty breakfast each morning of your stay and a delicious evening meal. The hotel has a bar where you can choose from a selection of bar snacks, and they also offer an afternoon Devonshire Cream Tea.

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Northumbria’s magnificent, rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and spectacular moorland, make this holiday a perfect choice for a mid-week summertime getaway and if you’re looking for something different, you won’t be disappointed in this land of outstanding natural beauty. Hotel – You will stay for 4-nights in a 3-star standard hotel in the Newcastle area. Breakfast and evening meals are included.

Included Excursions: Alnwick Castle & Gardens

Holy Island & Heritage Coastline Scenic Drive