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ISSUE 945

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Sheffield this week is profiling the route through the city the Olympic Torch will be following, and the inspirational stories of the Sheffield based torchbearers. Councillor Julie Dore, Leader of Sheffield City Council, said: “The Olympic Torch coming to Sheffield will be the culmination of years of hard work putting the city firmly on the sporting map nationally and internationally. “The impact of the 2012 Olympic Games extends well beyond London, and Sheffield has been a perfect example of a city that has grasped every opportunity with both hands. “We also want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to some truly inspirational local people who will be carrying the torch along its

journey.” Simon Green, Sheffield City Council’s Executive Director of Place nominated local girl Carys Hall to be an Olympic torchbearer on behalf of the Council. Simon Green said: “Sheffield is full of fantastic sporting talent, and this is the chance of a lifetime to give people a ‘moment to shine’. My nomination is an amazing young lady from the Sheffield Academy of Young Leaders called Carys Hall. “Carys has given up so much of her time to volunteer at sporting events over the last five years, and now acts as a mentor for other young people who want to get into working in sport. She has such enthusiasm and passion for sport in Sheffield, and it’s a privilege to have nominated her to be a torchbearer.”

Other torchbearers in Sheffield include James Needham, GB wheelchair rugby player who was confined to a wheelchair aged seven following a car accident, and now works visiting spinal units around the country teaching wheelchair skills and helping newly injured people. Debjani Chatterjee MBE is another of Sheffield’s torchbearers. She is a poet, writer and storyteller who works with children in schools, community centres, libraries and hospitals. At Sheffield Children’s Hospital she set up a Poetry Corridor for the poems written by children during her time as the hospital’s Poet-in-residence. Debjani (59), said “I’m very proud to be running as an Olympic Torchbearer, having been selected

through the Lloyds TSB nomination process. It will be a once in a lifetime experience to carry the Olympic Flame and an honour to have the opportunity to represent all of the community groups I’ve worked with in Sheffield and across the UK.” The Olympic torch will arrive on the streets of Sheffield on Monday 25 June 2012. Sheffield will also host one of the 66 evening celebrations on the Olympic Flame’s journey across the UK. This is one of only 5 celebrations in Yorkshire and the Humber. It will take place in Barkers Pool and will be free for spectators to watch. The torch will depart from Sheffield on the morning of Tuesday 26 June from an event involving local

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schools at Don Valley Stadium, and will then pass the English Institute of Sport (EIS). An average of 115 Torchbearers a day will carry the Olympic Flame during its 8,000 mile journey around the UK before it arrives at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012 for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, signifying the official start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. For details of the full route, including frequently asked questions, and the list of Torchbearers visit www. welcometosheffield.co.uk/ OTR If you have further questions Phone us between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday: Enquiries on (0114) 27 34567 or email firstpoint@ sheffield.gov.uk

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There have been many reunion evenings locally, remembering nights at the Fiesta, Fanny’s and Climax, Henry Fanshaw School and they have been all well attended. This is much to do with the music played on these occasions being what I call proper music from the sixties and seventies. Those halcyon days were wonderful with superb offerings from Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, the Everly Brothers and many more stars from America as well as the British imput from Cliff Richard, Billy Fury and Marty Wilde amongst others before the massive worldwide impact made by the Beatles, surely the greatest band ever. It is this quality music that has much to do with the current success of the Bessemer Bar and Maggie Mays. Hilltop Sports and Social Club had a really successful evening last year to contribute to the annual Mayor’s Charity Night when we enjoyed a return to clubland by our very own top comedian Bobby Knutt under the title of a Fiesta reunion night. This year, the Mayor, Doug Oxspring, held an Aquarius reunion night and the stars of the show were the original sixties band, Pat Leslie and the Greycats, who I first saw at the Fleur De Lys at Totley, in an era when we could enjoy Joe Cocker and many other quality acts at this great pub. I must admit to being a bit circumspect about how this great band would perform after all these years, but am happy to report that they were absolutely amazing and as good as ever. Pat Leslie still has a fantastic voice and the band were as good as ever. They must all be in their late sixties, and Pat wittily stated that there was much heating allowance on stage. The band had the capacity crowd up dancing from the first set and received very favourable comments from those I spoke to throughout the night, It was open season for Wednesdayites to laud it over the Blades fans as the win for the Owls made them level on points with their bitter rivals after they only managed a disappointing draw at home to Tranmere. The mayor, Doug Oxspring, a lifelong Owl, made much of this in his speech, much to the annoyance of my great friend Alma

Gill, a committed Blade, who gave him a piece of her mind, much to my amusement. How I love the friendly banter. The show was complemented, on my recommendation, by the excellent Gary Phillips, who went down very well. However, my reward for obtaining this prestigious gig was to be the recipient of some light-hearted stick from Gary during his act. I am pleased to report that this has not affected our great friendship of many years and that Gary has secured a future booking at this wonderful club on the strength of his sterling performance. Last, but by no means least on the bill was Elaine Armitage, wife of club supremo Dick, who was , in the old Aquarius days, known as Sherie Robins, half of popular duo Shaun and Sherie. Here we have yet another performer whose great vocal talent has not diminished over the years. This great night of entertainment raised over four hundred pounds for the Mayor’s various charities. I was particularly pleased to see my good friend and Sheffield United legend, Len Badger at this function, the second time in a week I have been able to enjoy his fabulous company. I made a mental note not to mention football on this night of changing fortunes, although it goes without saying that I fervently hope that the Blades do well in the play offs. Although Saturday was a great day for me personally football-wise, it was devastating to learn of the tragic event that occurred at the Tottenham versus Bolton game with the heart attack suffered by twenty three years old Bolton player Fabrice Muamba. At the time of writing, this young man is still in intensive care and I am sure readers will join me in prayers for a speedy recovery. I was warmed by a magnificent gesture by Chelsea’s Gary Cahill, who after scoring the opening goal, lifted his shirt to reveal a t-shirt with ‘pray 4 Muamba’ . Gary was his team-mate at Bolton Wanderers for four years. Maria Carr is involved with ‘The Unsigned Tour’ who are a medium sized company, whose aim is to get the music by up and coming artistes heard by the right people, having gained success previously for unsigned artistes.

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Last Week’s Solutions ACROSS: 7) Hike, 8) Ulterior, 9) Odd, 10) Idol, 11) View, 13) Herein, 14) Silent, 15) Daring, 18) Rueful, 20) Anon, 21) Oath, 22) Pin, 24) Magnesia, 25) Plug. DOWN: 1) Middle, 2) Vet, 3) Burden, 4) Styles, 5) Traveller, 6) Govern, 12) Beginning, 16) Annual, 17) Glossy, 18) Ritual, 19) Unique, 23) Apt.

THE CULT, MISSION & KILLING JOKE Three of the most incendiary bands from the Alt Rock Era are coming together to play the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on the 12th September 2012. The Cult, The Mission and Killing Joke will be hitting the road together for the first time in celebration of the dazzling trails they’ve continually blazed through the musical landscape since their respective inceptions. This incredible tour, the likes of which hasn’t been seen before, will be hitting arenas in Newcastle, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham and London. The Cult, The Mission and Killing Joke tickets will go on general sale on Friday 23rd March at 9am and will be available online at www. motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk, in person at the Arena Box Office or on 0114 256 56 56. The Cult are one of the most influential and controversial rock bands of our time. They have continued to push musical and artistic boundaries making them as vital today as ever. The tour comes on the heels of the band releasing their brand new studio album ‘Choice of Weapon’ due for release via Cooking Vinyl on May 21st in the UK. The album was written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, recorded in New York City, Los Angeles, the California high desert and the band’s Witch Mountain studio between July and December2011. Long-time Cult collaborator and producer Bob Rock, who produced one of The Cult’s most successful albums, the Platinum-certified Sonic Temple, put the finishing touches on the foundations that were laid by coproducer Chris Goss. The new release features founding members Astbury on vocals and Duffy on guitars, with drummer John Tempesta and bassist Chris Wyse. On this incredible gathering of vitally important musicians, Ian Astbury had the following to say: “This is a fantastic bill and these will be magical shows ,a unique occasion that we look forward to with great anticipation. The band is killing it right now and we are excited to get back to the business of playing live” Wayne Hussey and Craig Adams left the Sisters Of Mercy and formed The Mission, enlisting Simon Hinkler and Mick Brown into their ranks. Having performed together in Europe before, but never on our shores, this special tour will see The Cult and The Mission performing together for the very first time ever in the UK. Speaking on the tour, Wayne Hussey had the following to say: “It’ll be great. We played a festival show in Belgium with The Cult back in October last year and it was really lovely to see Ian and Billy again, it was like no time had passed at all. We’d gone our separate ways over the years and travelled different roads but I always think of Ian and Billy as brothers in arms, kindred spirits. I’m looking forward to hearing ‘Sanctuary’ every night. And it’ll be great to have Killing Joke along too. I’ve been a long time admirer of Jaz and his cohorts. I was fortunate enough to be able to work with Jaz, he is a huge personality. A baton in one hand and a bottle of brandy in the other. It’ll be good to see him again.” Since the emergence of the post punk scene Killing Joke have been pioneers across multiple genres from metal, industrial to dance. They have been covered by everyone from Metallica to Foo Fighters evolving and influencing musical generations for three decades. In 2008 the original members Jaz Coleman, Geordie Walker, Youth and Big Paul Ferguson reunited for a sold out world tour which culminated in the band recording the critically acclaimed album ‘Absolute Dissent’ on Spinefarm/Universal. The album went on to win Metal Hammer ‘Album of The Year’ and they were honoured by Jimmy Page at the Classic Rock Awards for Innovation. 2012 sees them return with highly anticipated new studio album ‘MMXII’ released April 2nd on Spinefarm/ Universal. ‘Killing Joke are honoured and are proud to celebrate together and play alongside the mission and the cult, at this great gathering of the tribes , we look forward to unleashing an apocalypse of sonic destruction and giving the crowd a good kick in the teeth.’ Tickets go on general sale 9am on Friday 23rd March 2012 priced £35. To book call 0114 256 56 56, visit www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk or call in person at the Arena Box Office.

Weekly Wit With... ALBERT SNODGRASS

I was enjoying a good sleep today when I was rudely woken by a bloody salesman. “Sir-” “Look,” I said, “I’m not interested, I’m actually trying to sleep.” “Sir, are you going to buy the bed or not?” I drove my daughter’s guinea pig to the vet’s this morning. I’m quite handy with my new Callaway golf clubs. I walked up to reception in the hotel and said, “Sorry, but I forgot what room I’m in.” “No problem, Sir. This is called the lobby.” I was wondering the other day what our parents must have done for entertainment before television was popular and affordable. I asked my 38 brothers and sisters if they had any ideas, but none of them could suggest an answer either. Alcohol: Giving you the ambition to do anything... ...while simultaneously taking away your ability to do so. I went to see a fortune teller today. When I walked out of the room my wife asked how it went. “Fantastic!” I replied, “Couldn’t have had better news.” “Ooh,” she giggled. “I might get my future told.” “I wouldn’t if I were you,” I replied.

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In the News

24/03/1958 – Elvis Presley is drafted in to the US Army 25/03/1967 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono hold their famous “Bed in for Peace” in New York 26/03/1976 – Queen Elizabeth II sends the first royal email, from the Royal Signals Establishment 27/03/1998 – The Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra for use as a treatment for male impotence 28/03/1979 – The British House of Commons passes a vote of no confidence against James Callaghan’s government, precipitating a general election 29/03/2004 –The Republic of Ireland becomes the first country in the world to ban smoking in all work places, including bars and restaurants. 30/03/2006 – United Kingdom Terrorism Act

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24/03/1930 - Steve McQueen 25/03/1975 - Melanie Blatt 26/03/1985 - Keira Knightley 27/03/1969 - Mariah Carey 28/03/1988 – Lacey Turner 29/03/1943 – Eric Idle 30/03/1930 – Rolf Harris

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or even a Nun.They are there to guide and teach you along your spiritual pathway. They may introduce other guides as a way of meeting whatever purpose required.They are known to provide insight through dreams and meditation. Ancestral Spirit Guides. An Ancestral guide can claim kinship with you,such as your great sense my guide is there I become very hot because grandmother. In some schools of thought these its their psychic energy that I can feel. Also I could be seen as reincarnate guides, because they can smell them - each comes with a different are the spirit of someone who had lived within kind of smell. One has a burning smell - others Weekly Psychic Article by Psychic Glynis your family. Some people look upon relative Spirit have Jasmine and another has an oriental smell. Guides as a type of Guardian Angel. Before I do the reading I ask a guide to fetch I have previously written an article about Ascended Masters. These are Guides who often spirit relatives forward to connect to loved ones. Spirit Guides. This time I will look at specific Not everyone understands spirituality and I do find people who do Spiritual healing. An Ascended categories of guides. Reading about Spirit appreciate some may think I am crackers, but Master who appears as a Spirit Guide is often Guides is bound to fill us with curiosity and believe me the clients who have had a reading sometimes fear. a being that led a physical life and has moved believe differently. It is hard to accept we all have onto a higher plane. I have a deck of Ascended We may want to find out what our spirit guide a spirit guide, but regardless of what your beliefs Masters cards and these are all exceptional people does, and often if we want to find this out then the best way is to seek out out a reputable psychic your Spirit Guide is there to help and guide you. like - Buddha Krishna - Merlin the Magician- and If a Spirit Guide has a negative influence on your medium who may tell you. The role of our guide the Indian god Ganesh. If you have an Ascended life then it is likely that it isn’t your guide at all is to do just that - to guide us to the best of their Master around you you are very privileged, and but something entirely different. ability. There are times when bad things happen will be sharing him with many others because the Animal Guides. I have heard people say the have and people may ask “where was my Spirit primary focus is helping all humanity. an animal as their guide. It isn’t that I disbelieve Guide?” The only answer I have is there are A lot is said about Native American Indian Spirit them but I do think it may be for their comfort also bad entities roaming around who will take Guides I am very fortunate to have one myself. more than anything else. It is not uncommon for any chance to misguide you. So as I continue to A famous one is Silver Birch. He was a guide to emphasise, if you are doing Meditation make sure a deceased pet to linger around you during the grieving process. Native American Indians and you have Psychic protection and if you have an Maurice Barbanell who would go into a trance to Shaman have an animal totem which provides Ouija Board have an experienced psychic with allow Silver Birch to address those in the psychic protection. you. circle. The words and teachings of Silver Birch What is a Spirit Guide? Some say a Spirit Guide Common Spirit Guides. A typical Spirit Guide have been published in many books: is a manifestation of our own evolved soul. I have could be either symbolic or representative of a few spirit guides that pop in and out of my life something else. For example your guide may If you help only one soul to find itself, as required. When I do a Psychic Reading and appear as a Warrior, an Angel, a Chinese person, If you comfort only one mourner, If you only heal one sick person INTERIORS The the whole of your life is justified. If you require a psychic reading please text on 07811632353 or psychicglynis@talktalk.net

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The Sun in your sign forges a sharp right angle to power planet Pluto. This could see some conﬂict emerge in your situation, and with Mercury rewinding into your sector of secrets, just who this emerges from could come as something of a surprise. Call for more advice…

Staying concentrated at work is essential. Any bumps in the road professionally may prove hard to shrug oﬀ and if you start taking things home with you, causing tensions there. It may be that you ﬁnd someone you work with is unpredictable. Call for more news and advice…

Life is far from a perfect process, and you may ﬁnd yourself having second thoughts about some things. At the root of this may be deep rooted insecurities about letting go of what’s safe and familiar. This is understandable, but try to push through these. Call for more news...

When you are laughing or joking you can be full on. Do you feel this reﬂects how you are? If so, it is going to be important to create some healthy or entertaining diversions this week, because the planets conspire to create some extra tension. Call for more news and advice…

One friend may have a tendency of deciding what’s best for you. If so, you may ﬁnd yourself wanting to break away from their control or at least spend time with others. Then again, a change of direction you fancy, may have ﬁnancial implications. Call for more advice…

If you’ve been thinking about making some changes to where you live, or moving altogether, you might change your mind or external events can interrupt the ﬂow of proceedings. Family members may also have a point of view which you ﬁnd unhelpful. Call for more advice…

Work hard to clear up any loose ends relating to holiday bookings, contracts and correspondence. Don’t assume things have been done, personally double check that they actually have. In a close relationship, there may be a shift of dynamics. Call me for more…

The New Moon asks you to revisit all the basics in your situation. Anything linked to physical or emotional security is a point in case. Yet around one matter, it can seem as if you will be a loser, whichever path you take. Don’t seek anyone’s approval. Call now for more…

You can be a very giving and generous person, but now always pitching in to help out could start to grate on you - especially if your desire to have more independence gets compromised in any way. A ﬁnancial situation also needs monitoring. Call for your ﬁnancial forecast…

You can have an outspoken side, yet it could be someone else who surprises you with their viewpoint this week. Yet if this happens, try to react calmly. The chances are that at some juncture there may have been some miscommunication between you. Call for more news…

Simon Goodfellow Spiritual Medium & Clairvoyant

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Wednesday 18th April 2012

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As I am fond of saying, 50% of communication is the ability to hear what people really mean when they speak to us. If something seems tangled between you and someone special, run what’s been discussed through your mind. You may see things diﬀerently. Call for more…

Stay ﬂeet-footed around all plans and projects. It’s possible you will reach a crossroads. One way may be safe and familiar, the other fresh and new, but to capture the prize, you may feel more vulnerable. However, if you do, you may never look back. Call me for more advice…

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Older women are more at risk. Older women are most at risk and about 80% of breast cancers occur in women over 50. About 1 in 3 of these women are over 70 and sadly about half of these women do not survive for a long time. This is because – many older women believe that if they have not had breast cancer by the time they are 70 (or don’t have anyone in their immediate family who has had it), that they are not going to get it and therefore they do not continue to go for mammograms, neither do they remember to check their breasts and many do not go to see their doctor until it is too late. That is why we want to remind all women to be breast aware. Being Breast Aware means knowing what is normal for yourself, and going to see your doctor as soon as you notice any unusual changes. Here is a list of breast changes you should check for: • A change in the size or shape of a breast • A lump or thickening that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue. • A change in skin texture such as a thickening, or puckering or dimpling of the skin • Redness or rash on or around the skin or nipple • Discharge or liquid from a nipple • A swelling in your armpit. • Constant pain in your breast or armpit Remember most changes to your breast won’t turn out to be cancer, but it is important to get them checked out promptly with your doctor. Reduce your risk Whilst getting older is a fact of life, 4 out of 10 cancers are preventable and women can reduce their risk by leading a healthy lifestyle such as: • Drinking less alcohol • Maintaining a healthy weight • Staying physically active (walking to the shops, climbing stairs or gardening and housework are all physical activities). • Stopping smoking • Breast screening. All women between 47 and 73 years are sent an appointment every 3 years to have a mammogram. This is an X ray of the breast which can detect the earliest signs of breast cancer, even before you can see or feel any changes. Women who are over the age of 73 may continue to have mammograms every 3 years for as long as they wish. This just means telephoning and making an appointment directly with the breast screening centre. In Shefﬁeld the centre is at : Floor C - Out Patients Hallamshire Hospital Telephone 0114 271 1922

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Kirsty Travers from, Wadsley Bridge Sheffield S6 has wowed the judging panel of the UK’s biggest original music competition and sailed through the audition stage of Live and Unsigned Kirsty will be competing against the most talented bands and artists in the country at the Regional Final Showcase of Live and Unsigned 2012 – all in a bid to make the Grand Final at The O2! Kirsty battled against hundreds of auditionees to secure a spot in the live shows. Acts that made it through auditions will now take part in a live Regional Final Showcase in front of hundreds of spectators. The best acts will also get the opportunity to play at some of the biggest festivals in the UK from over 100 Festival slots including Beach Break Live, Boardmasters, Bearded Theory, Strawberry Fields and Osfest. This year’s competition also offers acts an extra chance for exposure as being filmed for broadcasting on the Sky TV Network in an exclusive fly-on-the-wall documentary. Live and Unsigned is the biggest original music competition in the UK for unsigned bands and artists. Attracting over 50,000 entries in the past five years, it has set itself apart from its predecessors by offering and promoting originality. It’s now established as the definitive music competition for original acts and it’s open to all genres of music from Heavy Rock to Rap. Chris Grayston, Events Director of Live & Unsigned said: “Live and Unsigned is all about originality, live ability and credibility. We don’t accept demos or submissions and everyone auditions live. We’ve got some fantastic prizes up for grabs this year in a £100,000 prize pool, including a new main cash prize of £10,000. The festival slots and other prizes available make

this year’s competition our biggest ever!” All the acts in the competition are battling it out for the chance to play at Live Fest at The 02 in London. The Grand Final is incorporated into London’s biggest indoor festival in July. The winners will be crowned the UK’s best unsigned act. Celebrity judges involved in previous years include former Slade front man Noddy Holder, R’n’B star Shola Ama, Radio 1’s Annie Nightingale, Ras Kwame, Tom Deacon and Daniel P Carter, as well as members of top bands such as The Libertines, The Bloodhound Gang, Funeral for a Friend and Kids in Glass Houses. Acts will be competing for the main prizes which include; £10,000 to be spent on development, a further £10,000 publicity investment, gigs from over 30 festivals including from Canada, Sweden, Italy and Latvia, a UK tour of up to 100 shows and a UK festival tour including the winner guaranteed slots at over 13 festivals including Norfolk Spectacular, Boardmasters, Strawberry Fields Festival, Brownstock, London Summer Jam, Bingley Music Live and Butserfest. Live and Unsigned has partnered with musician’s website Music Radar to offer a comprehensive winners prize pool. Acts will have the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes along the way to the ﬁnal including BlackStar and TC Electronic amps, Natal drum kits, Fret King Guitars, £15,000 in recording studio time plus music development classes. One contestant who has caught the eye of Judges this year is local talent Kirsty Travers, now competing in the Regional Final, after making it through the auditions beating hundreds of other hopefuls. Kirsty is now preparing for the Regional Final Showcase on25/03/12 at City Hall Shefﬁeld for the opportunity to progress towards the Grand Final at Live Fest at The O2 in London. For more information go to the website www.LiveandUnsigned. UK.com. Or better still come down and support your local talent; you can purchase tickets from the website http://www. liveandunsigned.uk.com/tickets/ purchase

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Smiles are blossoming across the gardening industry this week, as the very first Garden ReLeaf Day (Tuesday 13 March, 2012) proved an overwhelming success. More than 500 UK garden centres got on board with special events to get the gardening season off to a flying start, raising valuable funds for children’s hospice garden charity Greenfingers along the way. Across the country activities and events such as school planting projects, garden makeovers, family fun days, sporting endeavours, fancy dress, quizzes and raffles were the order of the day as garden centres, suppliers and enthusiasts alike all got into the Garden Re-Leaf spirit. The UK-wide initiative, aimed at engaging with both gardening novices and green fingered experts, has been seen as gardening’s equivalent of Comic Relief and Sports Relief. With media including The Sun, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Guardian, Garden Answers, Garden News, Which?, BBC Radio, QVC and many more adding their weight to the campaign – not to mention a raft of trade organisations, suppliers, famous gardening names and a Tweet from Stephen Fry – Garden Re-Leaf Day successfully put gardening at the forefront of millions of minds; raising awareness, passion and knowledge for all things green. Early indications are that thousands of pounds have been raised for Greenfingers, the charity that creates magical gardens for children’s hospices nationwide. With some initiatives still ongoing, the final sum raised is due to be announced at the Garden Industry Manufacturers’ Association (GIMA) Awards Dinner this summer. Garden Re-Leaf’s founder, Hillview Garden Centre CEO Boyd Douglas Davies said: “We’ve been completely blown away by the country-wide

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STAR AND GARTER- GREAT OFFERS ON FOOD AND COCKTAILS The Star & Garter pub is situated on Winter Street adjacent to Western Park and The University of Sheffield. If you go up towards Walkley from the University roundabout this well know Sheffield pub is on your right just about opposite Crookes Valley Park. Until I visited the pub for this feature it was one of the many pubs in Sheffield that I knew but had never been in. Bob Hoadley is the manager and he’s been around for quite a while having previously managed the Black Bull at Ecclesfield and speaking to him it was immediately clear that he knows what he’s doing and that there is a very clear vision of what the pub is all about. The pub benefits from a very good position and huge student footfall. Just going up there it’s obvious that if you were operating a pub in this area then a good ‘student offering’ would be on the agenda however having seen the offering it’s not just students that are going to be drawn to visit. First things first, the refurbishment is lovely. The pub is clean, fresh, uncluttered and with a nice modern feel without losing the comfort needed to enjoy an evening with friends or a relaxing lunch. It’s all too easy to take a traditional ‘boozer’ and try to make it into something it was never intended to be, however in

this instance they’ve got it just right. So, down to business, what are they offering that will draw the crowds? There are the regular popular beers and lagers and food available and special offers that are bound to be of interest. Bob and the pubs owners have given a great deal of thought as to how they can differentiate the Star and Garter and give customers old and new something a little different. Firstly there is a particularly good lunchtime offer where you can get a hot or cold sandwich, a bag of crisps and a hot or cold drink for just £3. This has just got to be a winner for those who want an economical light lunch and certainly the students who are looking a meal that is simply outstanding value. The pub is also open from 10am for breakfast and sandwiches. For those that are looking for something different without breaking the bank there’s a range of cocktails available. You can try a Sex on the Beach, Cherryaid, Godfather, Woowoo, 69er, Cheeky Vimto, Playing Away and an Alabama Slammer for only £2.50 per glass or just £5 for a jug. If you’re looking for a great value lunch or an excuse to party later on the Star and Garter is certainly worth the trip.

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The first thing that struck me when I arrived was the homely look of the pub from the outside and I was delighted with the warm welcome I received when I got inside. Gill and Nicky are lovely and I really enjoyed my visit. Talking to them it’s obvious from the start that they care about what they do a great deal and they are determined to create a true family and community pub that serves everyone young and old. The New Inn is situated near the bottom of Hollinsend Road not far from where it joins Ridgeway Road. Again we have a traditional pub that has been tastefully refurbished without taking anything away from the comfortable feel of a local ‘boozer’. Gill and Nicky have really used their heads and if I lived nearer than I do this is exactly the kind of pub I like to go in with my friends. It’s strictly a ‘wet trade’ pub and they serve the usual popular beers and lagers plus real ales. They serve 3 regular cask beers, Bombadier, a particular favourite of mine, Easy Rider and traditional Tetley’s Cask in what was originally a Tetley pub. They

also serve a rotating guest beer every week. There has also been a variation to the license allowing children in the pub up to 7:30pm and the lounge is becoming more and more popular with families looking for some early evening relaxation without the need for childcare. This is a great idea as it allows Mums and Dads to chill out for a few hours after many of them have had a hard day at work. Every now and then there’s a live act and the introduction of regular Northern Soul will surely make this one of the most popular pubs in the district. The next Northern Soul night is on Saturday 14th April and I’m sure it will be a great night. Sky Sports is being introduced in the near future and this will make the New Inn a regular haunt for those wanting a great pint when watching their favourite sport. This is a great pub and Gill and Nicky make you fell most welcome. The tradition family and community pub should be well supported as it is precious. I couldn’t recommend the New Inn more highly and it’s definitely amongst the best pubs I’ve visited in recent months.

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OLD HORNS CROWNED FOOD PUB OF THE YEAR 2012 BUDGET BLUES Thank you! You voted in your droves. The Mercury’s ﬁrst-ever Food Pub of the Year competition was a fantastic success, due to our readers support and that of our sponsor MAKRO, the leading wholesaler to the trade in Shefﬁeld. The clear winner was the Old

Horns Inn at High Bradﬁeld and landlord John Wyke is pictured here, along with his partner Cassie Hirst, receiving the award from Paul Stenhouse, MAKRO’s Shefﬁeld manager. The competition showed how extremely popular food pubs are with Mercury readers. Votes

were cast for 35 different venues throughout our circulation area of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. However the Old Horns were worthy winners. John and Cassie have created a great reputation for excellent meals. Their menu is themed through Monday to Friday and Sunday is Carvery Day till 7pm. Prices are extremely competitive and there is a welcoming atmosphere. As John says, “we are dog friendly, walker friendly and family friendly.” However, booking is advisable and if you would like to ﬁnd out more you could visit their website – www. theoldhorns.co.uk Their picturesque location is itself enough to make a visit worthwhile, set on the hillside of High Bradﬁeld above the

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The budget looms. Perhaps by the time you read this, some of Chancellor George Osborne’s decisions will be sinking in. Booze (and fags) always seem to soft options for any chancellor with increases in duties an annual event. What we pay for our favourite tipple helps the government to balance the books with most of the price being duty of some sort. Should these go up yet again? Something has to go up, it is argued, and as drink isn’t exactly a necessity then why not target that? Plus there are health issues RADIO NIGHTINGALE to consider and these are usually by Mel Jaques wheeled out to justify price Radio Nightingale broadcasts to hikes. But it’s not so simple with MAGIC AM the patients of the Rotherham the knock-on effects of prices by Trevor Thomas General Hospital. Most of rising yet again (coming on top our programmes are music You’ll find some tasty treats of some increases by breweries) based to help try and make right here on Magic AM!! going beyond our own pockets. every patients’ stay in hospital Talking of food though, I Clubs, as well as pubs, are hit a little bit easier by providing mentioned on the show just the entertainment that appeals to all other day about buying a packet in these difficult times when too tastes to help them recover. of custard cream biscuits where many people are already deciding This week though I had a special they can’t afford to go out to two thirds of them had the flat guest on the programme – Mel socialise as often as they used to. “sandwich side” on the outside Howard, the Drug and Alcohol rather than the inside. Somehow It is cheaper to buy alcohol from Coordinator from the Rotherham supermarkets and take it home they felt as if they tasted nicer, Public Health team. It was Mel’s meaning fewer people in the but why? second appearance on Radio I asked about defective items clubs and less social life. These Nightingale and this time she you might have found. Gwyn in trends have a negative effect on was much more involved in the Rotherham found prawn cocktail community venues: we go out not programme while still getting only crisps in a supposed multi just to drink but meet friends and across the message of the impact variety flavour pack, and several colleagues, to take part in what of alcohol on health and the people reported Kit Kat biscuits CIU founder Henry Solly termed guidelines for enjoying drinking where the makers had forgotten ‘social discourse.’ Some politicians safely. the wafer part, leaving a whole do recognise the negative Mel shared facts about alcohol chocolate finger piece. consequences for clubs especially and we touched on the help and There were also reports of Twix those who belong to the All-Party support available to individuals without the biscuit backbone, Parliamentary Group. But some experiencing difficulties including leaving just simply caramel of their fellow MPs perhaps only the local website for information and chocolate. John had walnut and resources on alcohol - www. see the increased revenue for the whips without the walnut. Linda callitanight.co.uk. In between all government and not the damage in Swinton came across Cornish that Mel helped reading out the Pasties minus the meat and done to local clubs as well as the afternoons requests for the patients vegetable filling. In other words, hospitality industry. Some may listening to the programme. Cornish Pasty without the Cornish. make claims about drinking being Afterwards Mel said “I’ve Sue in Bolton on Dearne shared unhealthy but social drinking thoroughly enjoyed myself today her story about a box of free range in a regulated environment is being involved in the programmed eggs where they were all double something that clubs have always and I hope that the patients’ yolked. Ever since, she’s taken offered and continue to do so. enjoyed it just as much”. “Alcohol to examining each one in the Club users are generally not secret affects so many people and it’s supermarket ever more carefully really important to keep getting in the hope there will be more just millionaires- a few pence more on a pint might make the difference the message out about the health waiting to be snapped up. to them between continued use of How do you know without risks”, Mel added. their club or staying home. Some cracking each open though? It left me thinking, could they look time ago the CIU called for club Radio Nightingale broadcasts members to invite their MPs to slightly figure of eight shaped 24 hours a day, 7 days a week possibly?? for the patients and staff their clubs so they can see the Join me each morning for more fun active social life they provide, of the Rotherham General and games, chances to win prizes Hospital on 945 &1350mw and not just for older people who may Hospedia. For more information and of course the best of the 60s, otherwise be socially isolated 70s and more. about the station visit www. but younger people too. We can We have another Tennessee radionightingale.org.uk broaden that invite to our local holiday of a lifetime to give away politicians as we have done in very soon, so lock us in to your Current volunteer vacancies: radio for the details. All right here Haringey, North London. Lib-Dem Saturday sports show presenter Councillor David Schmitz recently on Magic AM. Football commentator joined the Langham club and is Request collector (Tuesday or enjoying visits there though so far Wednesday morning) he has not been tempted to join Fundraiser in the line dancing sessions! If Voice over artist / creator more politicians became members, they might understand better how Contact us on 01709 304244 clubs work and why they dread the for more information on volunteering. budget.

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FRI 30th MARCH

JAZZ JAM SESSION

SAT 31st MARCH @ 9PM - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY

www.thechantrey.co.uk 733 Chesterﬁeld Road S8 0SL

www.whitelionshefﬁeld.co.uk 615 London Road S2 4HT

princeshefﬁeld@yahoo.co.uk 150 Derbyshire Lane S8 8SE

80’S DISCO WITH ROSCOE AT 9PM SAT 24th MARCH

DEANO - FANTASTIC MALE VOCALIST 9PM 80’S DISCO WITH ROSCOE AT 9PM THE PLACE TO BE IN WOODSEATS!

0114 258 5864

CAROLAN FOLK MUSIC @ 8PM TUES 3rd APRIL

THE PLACE TO BE IN HEELEY!

0114 255 1500

WOODSEATS WMC ROCK NIGHTS

MAHOGANY NEWT

Fridays - 9pm

Sunday 25th March

NATALIE ANNE

JAMMING SESSION EVERY SUNDAY

4pm Start - ALL WELCOME Monday 6:30pm onwards

EASY DANCE - Tuition With Mark Tuesdays & Thursday 7pm-8pm

ZUMBA FITNESS

Every Thursday 12noon-3pm

Dancing with the Steel City Dancers First Friday of Every Month

NORTHERN SOUL

FREE FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK CONTACT THE CLUB FOR DETAILS

THE PLACE TO BE IN NORTON LEES!

0114 2582095

The Pheasant

60’S, 70’S & 80’S

Saturday 24th March

COLDFLAME - FANTASTIC LIVE BAND

Samantha & Carl Welcome You To

Friday 23rd March

HOUSE DISCO

SAT 24th MARCH

@ Bar Abbey 23RD MARCH WILD McBRIDE 30TH MARCH CHARLIE DON’T SURF! 6TH APRIL 3 WAY SPLIT 13TH APRIL SOUR MASH

ROSE HOUSE 316 SOUTH RD WALKLEY 0114 233 1709

LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH

KARAOKE WITH DENIS RACING UK TUESDAY

GAMES LEAGUE DARTS DOMINOES CRIB SUNDAY

FOOTBALL TEAM JOIN NOW!!

Bar Abbey

SUNDAY NIGHT

07884 051005

MEAT RAFFLE EVERY SUNDAY

Abbey Snooker Club The Old Abbeydale Cinema 387 Abbeydale Road S7 1FS

TOTE

SUNDAY 8TH APRIL

Trafalgar Road, Sheffield S6 1JY Tel: 0114 231 3976

Mondays

POOL NIGHT

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Thursdays

DRIFTING KARAOKE Fridays

CARL’S FAB DISCO Saturday 24th March

KEENA DISCO/VIDEO/KARAOKE DJ Sundays

CARL’S KARAOKE + OPEN THE BOX & BINGO

TO ADVERTISE YOUR VENUE CALL THE MERCURY NEWSPAPER SALES TEAM ON 0114 276 3633

RESERVOIR ROCKS Pop & Rock Anthems

plus DISCO & KARAOKE 5pm till Late JACK IN A BOX

117 Silkstone Road • Hackenthorpe

07721 052574

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Colin and staff welcome you to . . .

THE BLACK BULL WADSLEY BRIDGE Main Street, Aughton - Tel: 0114 2871 020

Fridays & Sundays DJ JON

SUNDAY (EARLY DISCO - STARTS 6:30PM)

Saturdays GARRY’S KARAOKE

NEW POOL TABLE NOW IN FRIDAYS - COMING SOON - BIG BAND NIGHT Mondays - QUIZ NIGHT Win up to £500! Tuesdays - BUSKER’S NIGHT Fridays - DISCO Saturdays - KARAOKE NIGHT THURSDAY 29th MARCH

NEW FOOTBALL QUIZ - STARTS 7:30PM BEER & CASH PRIZES

CARVERY 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM £4.50

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

WAITRESS/WAITER SERVICE UNTIL 9PM THREE COURSE SPECIAL INCLUDING A BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE £12.99 PP (MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE)

WMC Halifax Road - Shefﬁeld 6 0114 2311 130

Friday 23rd March

STEPHANIE KING

LISA VANDELLA SEQUENCE DANCING WITH TUITION MON AFTERNOON 1:30PM ZUMBA WITH TUITION TUES &THURS 6:30PM

Woodhouse Westend WMC

Mags & Michael Welcome You To

MONDAY

THE ANGLERS REST

Richmond Park Road - Handsworth - Shefﬁeld Telephone: 0114 2430958 /0114 2442978

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

FOR A GALLON OF BEER + BINGO WEDNESDAY

DANCE NIGHT & BINGO

MODERN SEQUENCE, BALLROOM, LATIN AMERICAN

THURSDAY

DOMINO KNOCK OUT SUNDAY

BINGO/ OPEN THE BOX FRIDAY 23rd MARCH

OLIVER PAIGE SATURDAY 24TH MARCH

LIZA L’AMOUR

A warm welcome from Diane and Dave at the

EARL MARSHALL PUBLIC HOUSE

Weekend Live Entertainment Saturday 24th March

SIROCCO BIG CITY Sunday 25th March THE FUTURE Sunday 25th March www.wadsleybridge-wmc.co.uk

QUIZ NIGHT

WMC

455 Handsworth Road - Handsworth - S13 9DD Tel: 0114 269 2525

Saturday 24th March

OPEN ALL DAY FOR FOOD 9am - 8pm Bar Opens at 11am

149 Sheffield Road Sheffield Tel: 0114 2693 057

HANDSWORTH

(7PM TO 10PM)

QUIZ NIGHT

EVERY SUNDAY

KARAOKE WITH BOB & SUE LOTS OF SPECIAL FOOD & DRINK OFFERS

Cricket Inn Road, Shefﬁeld Telephone: 07533543549

CRAIG OFFERS A WARM WELCOME TO CUSTOMERS OLD AND NEW

SUNDAYS CASH BINGO & 5 NUMBER BINGO

NEW HOURS

Sunday 25th March

NOW OPEN SAT & SUN 12NOON - 11:30PM

FUNCTION ROOM

FREE TO HIRE -FULL FACILITIES

ON THE 52 BUS ROUTE ( EVERY 10 MINUTES)

JACKPOT ON LAST HOUSE

RAY DAVID

PARK GARDENERS

9:00PM MONDAY CASH & BEER PRIZES & JACKPOT

BINGO WALKLEY WMC SAT 31st MARCH

287 Providence Road Walkley - Sheffield Tel: 0114 234 8956

CRAIG DEEGAN Sunday 1st April

ADAM AUSTIN

Friday 23rd March

Function Room Available For Hire, Parties, Weddings, Funerals Etc... up to 150 persons

Saturday 24th March

THE VICTORY CLUB

DAVE JOHNS Ace Male Vocalist

LORRAINE SWAN Superb Female Vocalist

134 MAIN ROAD - DARNALL - SHEFFIELD TEL: 0114 244 2134

Sunday 25th March

DREW BELLHOUSE ROAD WMC TRISTAN Amazing Male Singer - SUNDAY LUNCHES - 470 Bellhouse Road - Shiregreen - 0114 245 6153 East Bank Road, Sheffield - 0114 272 8812

(NOON - 3PM) FROM £4.50 GREAT MEALS SERVED 6 DAYS A WEEK WEDNESDAY Dave’s General Knowledge Quiz with Cash & Beer Prizes

YOUR BEST LOCAL

FRIDAY

FRIDAY 23RD MARCH

Karaoke With Stan Still

MONDAY

Cash Prizes

DANCING WITH RAY Line Dancing & Sequence Dancing with Tuition Spot Waltz with Prizes

TUESDAY

POKER NIGHT Private League & Cash Games POOL LEAGUE New Members Wanted

WEDNESDAY

FAMILY GAMES NIGHT

THURSDAY

SING-A-LONG WITH BILL & PETE FULL SIZE SNOOKER & POOL TABLE SUPERB FUNCTION ROOM Air Conditioned, Private Bar, Seats 150, Catering, Live DJ - For Any Occasion

Saturday 24th March

ADRNALIZE Sunday 25th March

IGNITION

FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE - RING FOR AVAILABLE DATES A Warm Welcome from Jill & Steve

THE GYPSIES PLAYING ROCK COVERS

Holme Lane, Shefﬁeld, S6 4J2 Tel: 0114 2348241

FRIDAY 30TH MARCH

WEDNESDAY 28TH MARCH

PADDED CELL ROCK - MAD, BAD & RUDE BINGO

Plus Fun Quiz

www.bellhousewmc.co.uk Where to Pick Up Your Mercury in........

North Shefﬁeld! Asda Chapeltown Morrisons Hillsborough Hillsborough Precinct Gala Wadsley Bridge Niagara Sports Ground Tramways Medical Centre AND ALL YOUR FAVOURITE PUBS & CLUBS!

Malin Bridge Inn

CURRY NIGHT •POPPADOMS & DIPS

•HOMEMADE BHAJIS •CHOICE OF 3 CURRIES (VEG OPTION AVAILABLE) •RICE & NAAN Served 6pm - 9pm, Kids Welcome £8.00, All Homemade SATURDAY 31ST MARCH

CHARITY FUN NIGHT FOR MICHAEL’S LYMPHOMA APPEAL

Come along & see the Girl’s Head Shave (including the landlady)

•LIVE MUSIC •RAFFLE •AUCTION AND MUCH MORE

7:30pm Start, Tickets £3 on the door

AIR CONDITIONED - EXTERNAL SMOKING AREA

FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION UP TO 100 PEOPLE WEDDING RECEPTIONS, PRIVATE PARTIES, FUNERALS WITH DISCRETION, BUSINESS MEETINGS & CONFERENCES RING 0114 244 2134 FOR DETAILS

Every Friday - QUIZ & BINGO

in the Concert Room + PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT

Every Monday - BINGO & QUIZ in the Lounge Every Thursday - LADIES BINGO NIGHT - CASH PRIZES

Sunday 25th March

DEBBI FRANCIS Sunday 1st April

ANDY GALE

NORTHERN SOUL NIGHTS SATURDAY 24TH MARCH SATURDAY 28TH APRIL

MEMBERS & AFFILIATED FRIENDS MOST WELCOME

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Tel: 0114 285 1118 - www.bradfieldbrewery.co.uk E4 Handsworth Social Club

13 Hall Road, Shefﬁeld Tel: 0114 269 3019

Saturday 24th March

FRIDAY 23RD MARCH

GRAHAM’S FAMILY FUN NIGHT SATURDAY 24TH MARCH

SUE & PAUL’S KARAOKE NIGHT -

SUNDAY 25TH MARCH

SUE & PAUL’S ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT

2 GUEST ARTISTS, FUN QUIZ, PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT & BINGO

OPEN THE BOX - FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY FRIDAY 23rd MARCH - JACKPOT £400 EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT IN THE LOUNGE WITH SEAN 5 Number Bingo, Spin The Wheel

EVERY WEDNESDAY SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH

12 NOON - WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, BINGO, SANDWICHES ETC FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE

SHEFFIELD LANE WMC

45 Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield S5 6HU

SOUTHEY

Fully Air-Conditioned Concert Room & Lounge

TEL: 0114 2325768 / 0114 2311101

0114 2457 806

Friday 23rd March

THE KRAYZ Saturday 24th March

TOTAL RECALL Sunday 25th March

JUST A GIRL Tuesday 27th March

ELLA WALTERS

Friday 30th March

HEROES

MONDAY AFTERNOONS

Sequence & Modern Dancing

WEDNESDAYS from 8pm Start All are welcome in the Concert Room Sequence & Modern Dancing

BINGO EVERY NIGHT WE ARE HOLDING OUR BEER PRICES CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN THE CONCERT ROOM ON SUN LUNCH TIMES & TUE NIGHTS

SOCIAL CLUB

Southey Green Road, Shefﬁeld, S5 7QQ

Thursday 22nd March

SI SONATA

Saturday 24th March

CRASH

Sunday 25th March

COYOTE

Thursday 29th March

PAUL STEWART Saturday 31st March

AREA 51

Frequent bus service routes: 20,97, 98, 33, & 83 (to & from the club)

FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED

TONY WALLACE & DANCE NATION DUO Sunday 25th March STEVE LAWRENCE Saturday 31st March INFINITY DUO Sunday 1st April IAN TYLER

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Gemma and Mike Welcome You To...

Old Crown Inn 137 London Road, Sheffield S2 4LE, Tel: 0114 2550 163

Monday

Pool Night - New Members Welcome

Wednesday

Poker Night - 8:30pm Start

1st & 3rd Friday of Every Month LITTLE ANT L.A. KARAOKE

2nd & 4th Friday of Every Month

NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN Live Entertainment SATURDAY 24TH MARCH

PAUL BARRY

BINGO EVERY NIGHT EXCEPT MONDAY & WEDNESDAY - 9:15pm Start EVERY WEDNESDAY BALLROOM DANCING WITH TUITION

Chaucer Family Social Club

SERVING THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY

Chaucer Close, Off Halifax Road S5 9QE Tel: 07832 903471

SATURDAY 31ST MARCH

KEELEY

Lisa & Chris Welcome you to the

NOAH’S ARK

197 Mansfield Road, Sheffield S12 2AL - 0114 239 8681

Friday 23rd March

PRIVATE PARTIES ETC FREE FUNCTION ROOM SEATS UPTO 100 PEOPLE FULL CATERING

JON ALEX Saturday 24th March JOHN JAY

£3.50 (CHILDREN £2.00) TO BE BOOKED BY THE PREVIOUS FRIDAY

QUIZ NIGHT

SUNDAY LUNCHES

TRYOUR CASK ALE

Monday Tuesday

BUSKERS’ NIGHT & PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT- £100 Thursday

FREE POOL Friday

Cornwall’s Number One

OPEN THE BOX

£2 per pint

SING-A-LONG WITH BRIAN & FRIENDS (& BINGO)

DOOMBAR 3/4 SNOOKER TABLE

JOHN SMITHS £2.15 PER PINT

OPEN ALL DAY SAT& SUN

Sunday

PENSIONERS’ SPECIAL 12NOON - 2PM Except Wednesday & Sunday

We are next to St Cecilia’s Church

FOOD SERVED UNTIL 6PM FREE WI-FI

07832 903471

We Cater For Up To 100 People For Private Parties, Christenings & Wakes etc

For Enquiries and More Information please call Simon on

BOUNDARY ACADEMY

NOW OPEN AT JORDANTHORPE PARKWAY, S8 8BU!

March 24th - PAPER KITE E IV L T EN M ENTERTAIN Y March 31st - TONY LEWIS EVER Y SATURDA PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUB NEW MEMBERS WELCOME - JUST COME IN AND JOIN!!! INSTANT MEMBERSHIP

£2.60 A PINT

£2.40 A PINT

• NEWLY REFURBISHED FULL SIZE SNOOKER TABLE • FAMILIES WELCOME • CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA • DISCO’S • LARGE FREE CAR PARK • ROOM HIRE • THREE FOOTBALL PITCHES FOR HIRE • ASK ABOUT OUR LOW RATE!

TEL: 07957 975032

FIND US ON FACEBOOK SEARCH FOR BOUNDARY ACADEMY

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The Railway

19 Penistone Road North, Wadsley Bridge, Shefﬁeld S6 1LP T: 07931 796 939

Fridays

Fridays open 5pm - 1am FRIDAY 23rd MARCH

SLEEPING REVELATION Live Band

Saturdays

Saturdays open 12 O’clock Match Days (5pm if no football)

Trevor Allen entertains every fortnight Other acts alternate Saturdays

Wednesdays - From 8pm Due to public demand

Open Mic Night hosted by Trevor Allen Also Ballroom dancing in the concert room

We are looking for new acts to work weekends, so you can audition on this night. Old and new acts welcome. Anyone who loves to sing can do so on this night.

Sundays - Open from Noon

Poker at 3pm, Ian’s famous Snakes + Ladders quiz 5pm, followed by Play Your Cards Right Good fun! Concert room available for hire until 5pm Absolutely perfect for Christenings

40 Seater outdoor drinking smoking area Safe and secluded

Quality Real Ales brewed using the Finest Malts, Traditional Hops and Natural Spring Water

Jayne & Steve welcome you to the “Value for Money Pub”

The Golden Plover Spa View Road, Off Occupation Lane, Hackenthorpe S12 4HE

Telephone: 07894 303457

POKER NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY ALL WELCOME

EVERY SUNDAY

CHINESE BINGO ALL MONEY PAID OUT!

COMING SOON

TRIBUTE ACTS WATCH THIS SPACE!

MONDAY SNOOKER/ INTER POOL ROUND ROBIN LEAGUE + GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ (WIN 8 PINTS OF BEER)

FOOD SERVED 10AM - 7PM

VALUE FOR MONEY + BREAKFAST SPECIALS

THURSDAYS

STEVE’S GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ WIN 8 PINTS

THE YEW TREE EASTER BAND FESTIVAL & FUN DAY BAND 77 - Headliners

ZENON • HIGHWAY CHILD • STUMBLE WILSON AFFECT • ROCKAPE • MAG 7 PAUL COOPER • ZUBIDHAH BELLY DANCERS

PLUS CHILDREN’S RIDES & GAMES STALLS WELCOME Sponsored by MERCURY TAXIS

LOXLEY ROAD • MALIN BRIDGE TEL: 0114 2517003

Richard & Wendy Welcome You to

New Rd, Stocksbridge S36 2EJ

839 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge S36 1DR

THE PEGGY TUB The Silver Fox TEL: 0114 288 2142

FRIDAY 23RD MARCH

ONE EYED PETE

GLOSSOP BAND EVERY SUNDAY

KARAOKE 4pm until 9pm

ALL WELCOME

FREE FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE

The Fox

THE

Robin Lane, Beighton, Sheffield 0114 247 9613

BELLE VUE Cricket Inn Road, S2 5AT

ON TWO DIGITAL SCREENS EVERY TUESDAY

CASSIEOKE FUN NIGHT IRISH BINGO & MORE Featuring

ALL WELCOME TO VISIT

2 SNOOKER TABLES SEPARATE POOL ROOM PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOM WITH FREE HIRE

Private Parties for Over 25s Only Funerals Catered For

EVERY THURSDAY

QUIZ & IRISH BINGO BEER VOUCHER PRIZES FREE REFRESHMENTS EVERY 2ND FRIDAY

CASSIEOKE EVERY DAY

With Our Own Supertram Stop Next Door!

0787 0644 738

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT KAY & DOUGY

(FORMERLY OF THE SHELDON) WELCOME CUSTOMERS OLD & NEW

NEW DISCO EVERY SATURDAY 8:30PM TILL LATE WITH DAVE THE RAVE KARAOKE EVERY SUNDAY 3PM TILL 8PM WITH STEVE B

BINGO - 12NOON TO 3PM CASH PRIZES

SPECIAL DEALS ON FOOD & DRINK!!

FOOD SERVED ALL DAY

BRIMINGTON SOCIAL CLUB High Street, Brimington, Chesterfield 01246 233700

April Special - Coming Soon BUS PASS BUSKERS! WATCH THIS SPACE!

FREE ADMISSION - NON MEMBERS WELCOME DOORS OPEN AT 7:30PM

Swinton Victoria Club Station Street • Swinton • S64 8PU Telephone: 01709 582 329

FREE ENTRY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Only £3 per person

Zumba Classes Every Thurs 6-7pm & 7-7.45pm

First Saturday of Every Month

SOUL NIGHT

Friday 23rd March

T.C.B DUO

Saturday 24th March

CHARITY NIGHT

ALL PROCEEDS TO Great Ormond Street Hospital Live Band - CUBS & Raffle ENTRANCE £4

BRILLIANT DONATED PRIZES!!!

DJ BIG BIRD EVERY WEEKEND

We serve Carling,Fosters, John Smiths, Tetley, Strongbow & Guinness plus on cask Hobgoblin, Deuchards IPA and a rolling guest beer, March’s Guest - St Austell’s Tribute MONDAYS - POOL LEAGUE TUESDAYS - QUIZ NIGHT (9pm) with the all new Snakes & Ladders Quiz, Play Your Cards Right and Stand Up Bingo WEDNESDAYS - GAMES NIGHT with Wii, Darts & Free Pool All Day THURSDAYS - POOL KNOCKOUT £2 Entry, Cash and Ales Prizes, 9pm Start FRIDAYS - HAPPY HOUR 6-7pm SATURDAYS - KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SUNDAYS - BINGO From 7:30pm All Cash Prizes, Tickets from £1

SAT 31ST MARCH

ONE FOR THE ROAD Classic Pop Rock Band

SUNDAYS HOME COOKED SUNDAY ROAST Served 12-3pm No Fast Food, Just Good Home Cooked Food as Fast as We Can Booking Preferable 07906 848520

FRESHLY PREPARED MEALS MONDAY - FRIDAY 12-2:30PM FREE FUNCTION ROOM

LA PLATA S.C.

353-355 Walkley Lane, Shefﬁeld, S6 2PB

PRIZE BINGO £500 ON 50 NUMBERS + JACKPOT PRIZE

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday OPEN THE BOX - BIG MONEY Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Saturday 24th March

LAURA MAGANN Saturday 31st March JON DEAN

Club Secretary 07917 063283 Club Steward 07917 063241 The Bar 07917 063293 1 MINUTE WALK FROM HILLSBOROUGH TRAM STOP, UP FORBES ROAD & YOU’RE THERE!

THE IMPERIAL CLIFF STREET • MEXBOROUGH • S64 9HU

HAND CRAFTED REAL ALES

FRIDAY 23RD MARCH

FAMILY PRIZE BINGO EYES DOWN AT 9PM!! PLUS CASH GAMES

SATURDAY 24TH MARCH HEʼS BACK!

RJ NICHOLAS HILARIOUS TOP COMEDIAN

SUNDAY 25TH MARCH

CABARET NIGHT ON STAGE AT 9:00PM!

WITH STEVE MARTIN - SAMMY GAYLE MARTY OLIVER (GUITAR & VOCALS)

WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH

BUSKERʼS NIGHT WITH THIS WEEKʼS HOST

MALCOLM STINSON SATURDAY 31ST MARCH

ONE OF CLUBLANDʼS TOP ACTS!

HEAT

BE EARLY TO GET A SEAT!

SUNDAY CARVERY (12 - 3PM) £4.95

TELEPHONE 07712 200 382

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BRIMINGTON SOCIAL CLUB

EVERY MONDAY Quiz & Bingo TUESDAY - STAR TIME SPECIAL EVERY THURSDAY Dancing with Resident Organist EVERY FRIDAY Bingo + Open The Box SATURDAY 24TH MARCH

FEVER

GREAT MALE/FEMALE DUO

WHITTINGTON ALBION ROAD NEWBOLD WMC OLD MINERS SOCIAL CLUB

Thirlmere Road, Newbold, Chesterﬁeld, S41 8EJ

Saturday 24th March

DAWN ALLEN DERREN BOULTON Sunday 25th March

SUNDAY 25TH MARCH

For Details Contact N.M.W.C on 01246 278849

SATURDAY 31ST MARCH

CLUB CHESTERFIELD Chester Street, Chesterfield T: 01246 234200

SHANE STEVENS GOOD MALE VOCALIST MAN MADE GREAT MALE/FEMALE INSTRUMENTALIST DUO HIGH STREET, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD T: 01246 233700

www.brimingtonsocialclub.co.uk

The Dusty Miller Shefﬁeld Road, Barlborough, S43 4TW Near Chesterﬁeld (2 mins off jct 30, M1)

Tel: 01246 810 507

Saturday 24th March

DAVE LLOYD VOCAL ENTERTAINER Sunday 25th March

CURTIS LEE VOCAL ENTERTAINER

Station Lane, Old Whittington, Chesterfield

29 Albion Road - Rotherham Centre Tel: 01709 512545

BINGO EVERY NIGHT

Top Weekend Entertainment

Tel: 01246 451961

Every Monday - ZUMBA 6pm to 7pm Every Tuesday - POKER NIGHT Every Wednesday - AUCTION Lotting 12 Noon - Auction Starts 7pm Followed by BINGO - 9:30pm start BIKERS WELCOME

SAT 24TH MAR LAURA DAVIES SUN 25TH MAR DANNY ARRON

FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE

EAST DENE SOCIAL CLUB LTD DONCASTER RD, ROTHERHAM TEL: 01709 363323 THURSDAY 22nd MARCH

VICTORIA FRANCIS

U2 TRIBUTE

Saturday 31st March

UK’S NUMBER 1

DAVE FERRY VOCAL COMEDY

SATURDAY 24TH MARCH

Saturday 31st March - TRIBUTE NIGHT

Sunday 1st April

Modern 4 Piece Pop Show

ROD STEWART Monday 9th April - Great NIght

ACOUSTIC ANGELS £5 Adv - £6 on the night Saturday 14th April

MOTORCITY

Motown Tribute with a member of Mike and the Mechanics

CARVERY FROM £4.60 FOOD SERVED ALL DAY

CASK ALES NOW BEING SERVED

MASTIN MOOR MW

RENISHAW ROAD, MASTIN MOOR, CHESTERFIELD

TEL: 01246 472547

SATURDAY 24TH MARCH

ERIC OWEN SATURDAY 31ST MARCH SACHA

LINE DANCING EVERY THURSDAY Doors 7:30pm WITH TUITION FROM JEAN & TERRY

AUCTION EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6:30PM LOTTING STARTS - 12NOON

ROB STEVENS VOCAL ENTERTAINER Tuesday Night Auction - 7pm - Finish Bingo Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday Large Function Room For Hire Holds 250 People Available for Weddings, Birthdays, Parties etc. Maureen Welcomes You To

THE RED LION Real Ale & Mild Beer

Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield - 01246 450 770

Saturday 24th March

THE FUTURE

SUNDAY 25TH MARCH

POPANGANDA Top Girl Fronted 3 Piece

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

BINGO

Saturday 31st March

POWDER BURNS Maureen’s Anniversary Buffet

138 Main Road, Renishaw S31 9UW - Tel: 01246 434 157

EVERY THURSDAY COUNTRY & WESTERN Thursday 22nd March

ARIZONA FLAME Saturday 24th March - Male Duo

SIXATION

Thursday 29th March

KEN DURRANS

Saturday 31st March - Soul & Motown 3 Piece

THE SENSATIONS AIR CONDITIONING

Sunday 25th March

LOUIE STEPHENS Tuesday 27th March

BARBARA DEAN

SILVERWOOD MINERS WELFARE

Doncaster Road, Dalton, Rotherham, S65 3ET

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

KARAOKE

TUESDAY 7PM - 8PM

ZUMBA CLASS DISCO

QUIZ

FRIDAY 23RD MARCH

SOUL NIGHT

7:30 Onwards, Bar Until 11:15pm MEMBERS & AFFILIATED MEMBERS ONLY SNACK BAR OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS COACH PARTIES ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

WMC

Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham

01709 551117

ICE Traditional Home Cooked Food 2 REAL Saturday 24th March

SATURDAY

TUESDAY

LENNY MICHAELS GREASBROUGH

RENISHAW M.W.

We Show

Top Female Vocalist

Friday 23rd March

In the Old Lounge 9:30 Start

CHILDREN ALLOWED ON WEDNESDAYS BUT NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON SATURDAYS

SUNDAY

PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT/ LOTTO Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat (7pm to 11:30pm) Tues & Thurs & Sun (7pm to 11pm)

TEL: 01709 854074 BIRDWELL CLUB/VENUE Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley

01226 742377

www.birdwellvenue.com

Wednesday 21st March

EVERY FRIDAY LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Saturday 24th March

RIO MADNESS STEELER

Sunday 25th March

TOP MARKS Wednesday 28th March

DAN KNIGHT’S STORM

“SHOUT ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS”

FEATURES SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE? REFURBISHMENT? OR DO YOU SIMPLY WANT TO TELL THE WORLD ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANISATION?

HAVE UP TO EIGHT PAGES OF THE PAPER DEDICATED TO YOU!

TEL: 0114 276 3633

THE CIVILIANS Saturday 31st March

THE SEARCHERS Saturday 14th April

LETZ ZEP £8 ADV - £10 OTD

RAWMARSH TRADES & LABOUR CLUB

Whiteley Avenue, Monkwood Estate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7QS Tel: 01709 522825

Saturday 24th March

DUBLIN RAIDERS Sunday 25th March

GINA ROSS FROM AUGUST THE 3RD & EVERY WEDNESDAY TO FOLLOW - AUCTION NIGHT

Doncaster Club Listings

Sponsored by

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DONCASTER TRADES South Mall, Frenchgate Centre, Doncaster FRIDAY 23RD MARCH

Quality Real Ales brewed using the Finest Malts, Traditional Hops and Natural Spring Water

CARCROFT VILLAGE WMC

CHESTNUT AVENUE, CARCROFT, DN6 8AG. TEL: (01302) 722520 Friday 23rd March

Saturday 31st March (Amazing Band) Sunday 1st April

DEE DEE JAMES

DAVEY NICHOLLS

COUNTRY & WESTERN

(Classy Male)

SATURDAY 24TH MARCH

Saturday 24th March

ENVY

BIG STEVE & THE HEADLINERS

ANGEL & THE SINNERS

QUANTUM

(4 Piece Live Pop)

(Fabulous Band) Sunday 25th March

DUO

TUESDAY 27TH MARCH

FLETCH

Tuesday 3rd April

RIO MADNESS

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Review Nero - O2 Academy 14/03 Words by Katy Evans

Pioneers within the most modern of dubstep and electronica musical movements, Nero emerges from the shackles of home grown bedroom DJ’s to truly seize the overgrowing demand entwined within the UK club scene. A number one album and a concoction of singles littering the pinnacle chart position, the three piece producers from London aimed and fired their explosive live set at Sheffield’s O2 Academy with enough gritty fervour to pack a whole hearted electronic punch throughout their ninety minute set. In reflection of the trio’s prior two years, it’s difficult to emphasise the journey of which Nero have taken since the release of their number one album ‘Welcome Reality’ in August 2011. Combining a handful of tracks which no doubt remain highlights of Summer 2011, the Londoner’s have taken the dubstep movement and branded a burning hot Nero stamp on the side. Gracing Sheffield’s clubbing scene within the main room at O2 Academy Sheffield, it was more than evident to witness the widespread popularity they now obtain, not to mention a blisteringly fierce and fiery set throughout. Poignantly opening with ‘Innocence,’ the group’s first official release onto the UK singles charts in mid-2010, Sheffield was thrust into an electronic frenzy, with strobes, smoke machines and synth riffs truly coming as a standard procedure within. Although defined by their record label as a dubstep dance act, Nero seem not to be bound by strict genre guide lines…numbers ‘Promises’ and ‘Me and You’ have an evident hardcore baseline entwined within heavily dubbed melodies to succumb to releases no less than intricately layered. Other belters ‘Crush On You’ and ‘Guilt’ follow much in the same vein, which not only highlights the groups versatile nature, but also their ability to produce kick-ass anthemic club numbers. Although their set was largely a renactment of their hugely successful debut album, it would have given a refreshing slant onto the night had Nero performed either a working progress or never released material, if anything just to dabble more variety within their set. For a band to have already undergone a thorough UK tour with only one album under their belts, it was always a given however that their show was going to be heavily comprised of this release… and hell, it snatched number one late last year so why shouldn’t it?! Daniel, Joe and Alana are clearly professionals of their craft, never allowing for the momentum or rhythm of the night to waver and hey, are arguably the best DJ’s this country has to offer within the current music scene. Check out Nero on their official website (www. thisisnero.com) for all the latest on their tour, releases and pictures.

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Hell, summers is just round the corner (and about bloody time n’all) which means only one thing…festival season! No doubt the best few months of the entire year, Leeds and Reading have exclusively announced their first batch of performers to tingle the taste buds of the 100,000 plus lucky attendees who can grab themselves a hugely sought after ticket. Held at Bramham Park just outside of Leeds, this year’s event will take place on 24th – 26th August a.k.a. August Bank Holiday, with all the major headliners now firmed up. Leeds and Reading Festival has always had a much more rock infused line-up as oppose to the more commercial acts of V Fest, Bestival, Lattitude etc. Keeping to their decibel raising roots, The Foo Fighters are to headline the main stage on Friday 24th August, with main headline support from The Black Keys. One of the best live rock bands to emerge out of the late 90’s, Dave Grohl is famed for his belting vocal range and first rate stage presence which will no doubt be a major highlight of the entire weekend. Bringing back authentic rock ‘n; roll to the Northern crowd, The Black Keys have moulded the music scene into a dedicated Black Keys fan base, with Mark Ronson sighting himself as a major fan of the duo. Expect breezy riffs, melodic undertones and kick-ass beats throughout this rising duo’s set. Saturday 25th August will see legendary rockers The Cure headline, staple fixtures within the hall of British musical legends. Having brought to life some of the most iconic songs of the last century, ‘Friday I’m In Love’ and ‘Boys Don’t Cry,’ the group will have main support from American pop punk rockers Paramore. Having smashed up the main stage at Leeds Festival in 2010, Paramore are one of the US’s biggest exports and a group not afraid of packing an explosive rockers punch on stage. The final headliner for Sunday 26th August has been snatched up by Kasabian, one of the UK’s most celebrated and current rock bands on the scene. Having undergone their full UK tour, Kasabian really need no introductions with their bolstering repertoire well and truly speaking for itself. Main headline support for Kasabian comes from no other than Florence Welsh herself a.k.a. Florence and the Machine, who having been off the boil in the last few months, is returning with a concoction of new tracks entwined within some of her best belters to include ‘Rabbit Heart’ and ‘You’ve Got the Love.’ For the full line-up list, check out the festivals official website on www.leedsfestival.co.uk. Tickets are on sale now, so check out the website for all the details. See you there….

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by stuart renton Someone asked me the other day why I’m so anti-celebrity. The answer isn’t that I’m down on every celebrity, after all, there are some worthwhile personalities out there… it’s just the ones that are a total waste of space and a blight on our screens that get my goat. X Factor, Big Brother, and The Only Way is Essex seem to churn out an endless stream of zelebrities, and for every one that manages to ascend the ranks of utter mediocrity, there’s a thousand wannabes who want to soak up everything about them. It’s the Heat Magazine-buying public who are the bread and butter of the super shallow who are obsessed with everything celebrity: what they’re wearing (rubbish), what they have to say (nothing) and even what fad diet they’re trying this week (I hear a “finger down the throat” is the “starving yourself” of the new millennium). These “celebrities” are generally among the least educated and well-travelled yet they frequently have the most to say, being content to waffle on about their lives and how woeful or wonderful they are. They’re like toxic amoeba, or, more appropriately, Anthrax (and you wouldn’t want either turning up on your doorstep). Most of them don’t raise so much as a finger to help the world and very few of them bring anything positive to the planet. Yet people seem to love them. Well, a few people do. I’ve yet to meet a well-rounded individual who would want to meet Kerry Katona in a dingy back alley never mind in broad daylight… But, if you think celebrities are somehow better than the rest of us, here’s a newsflash: they’re just people. There’s absolutely nothing special about any of them in any way. Most of them are only barely human and while there are a few with almost functioning brains, in general, they are little more than zombies conforming to a hideous celebrity cliché. There’s always an endless queue of people wanting their own slice of celebrity “fame” and are prepared to do just about anything to get it - even if it means appearing on new TV game show, The Love Machine. Now, this is one of those shows that could only have been dreamed up by the reanimated remains of M1 roadkill (also known as a TV producer). It pains me to think someone actually thought up this… words fail me for how insipid this show is, which sees the crème de la crème of the utterly vacuous taking their pick of the supremely shallow. It’s all the worst bits of Take Me Out combined with the worst bits of Blind Date. But that’s far FAR from the worst of it, for aside from the utter mundanity of it all, who could possibly choose to couple mega munter Chris Moyles with “Mum of the Year” Stacy Solomon? I cannot fathom who chose to pull these two names out of the zelebrity hat. Unless it was for a bet! Like painful haemorrhoids, the characterless Moyles keeps on coming back (and he’s just as much of a pain in the arse). As for Solomon, some of her discarded cigarette packets have more personality than she does. Overall, the Love Machine is among one of the worst TV shows ever devised (and I turned down a place on Devil’s Dinner). I’d rather smear a rubber glove in glue, dip it in sand, and have the winner of the Biggest Loser pleasure me for an hour that suffer another moment of that incredible drivel.

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BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 The 1952 Show 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 11:45 Cash in the Attic 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Secrets and Words 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Jedwardʼs Big Adventure 3:35 Lockie Leonard 4:00 12 Again 4:30 Leonardo 5:00 Newsround 5:15 Pointless 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 7:30 EastEnders 8:00 Watchdog 9:00 The Honeymoon Murder 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 Question Time 11:35 This Week

67:00 Roar 7:30 League of Super Evil 7:45 Eliot Kid 7:55 Newsround 8:00 Bear Behaving Badly 8:25 Shaun the Sheep 8:30 Alphablocks 8:35 Abadas 8:45 Numtums 8:50 Lulu Zipadoo 9:05 Tinga Tinga Tales 9:20 Driver Danʼs Story Train 9:30 Mike the Knight 9:40 Andyʼs Wild Adventures 9:55 Tree Fu Tom 10:20 ZingZillas Zingbop 10:25 Chuggington: Badge Quest 10:30 Cloudbabies 10:40 Waybuloo 11:00 In the Night Garden 11:30 BBC World News 12:00 FILM: Return Of The Bad Men 1:30 Animal Park 2:15 The Weakest Link 3:00 Helicopter Heroes 3:45 Flog It! Ten of the Best 4:30 Breakaway 5:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:00 Just a Minute 6:30 Eggheads 7:00 Hairy Bikersʼ Bakeation 8:00 Natural World 9:00 White Heat 10:00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 The Tube 12:20 Medium

ITV 1 6.00 Daybreak 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News 11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 Dickinsonʼs Real Deal 4.00 Midsomer Murders 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Bamber - The New Evidence 8.00 Emmerdale 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Love Life 10.00 ITV News at Ten 10.35 The Jonathan Ross Show 11.35 Take Me Out 12.30 The Zone

Channel 4 6:15 The Hoobs 6:40 The Hoobs 7:05 Freshly Squeezed 7:35 According To Jim 8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30 Frasier 9:00 Undercover Boss Usa 10:00 The Food Hospital 11:00 You Deserve This House 12:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 12:05 Baking Mad With Eric Lanlard 12:35 River Cottage Bites 12:50 The Electric Horseman 3:10 Countdown 4:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Four In A Bed 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 Get Your House In Order 9:00 Maryʼs Bottom Line 10:00 Death Row 11:00 Random Acts 11:05 Embarrassing Bodies 12:10 The Shooting Gallery: China

Five 6.45 Milkshake! Monkey 6.50 Peppa Pig 6.55 Castle Farm 7.00 Little Princess 7.10 Ben and Hollyʼs Little Kingdom 7.20 The Mr. Men Show 7.35 Thomas & Friends 7.45 Noddy in Toyland 8.00 Fiﬁ and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.25 Peppa Pig 8.30 Roary the Racing Car 8.45 Bananas In Pyjamas 9.00 Olivia 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.10 LIVE with Gabby 12.10 5 News Lunchtime 12.15 London: The Inside Story 1.15 Home and Away 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 CSI: NY 2.15 Film: The Nanny Express 5.00 5 News at 5 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.30 5 News 7.00 Holiday Heaven on Earth 7.30 Europa League Football 10.15 Film: The Glimmer Man 12.05 SuperCasino

Friday 30th March BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 The 1952 Show 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 11:45 Cash in the Attic 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Secrets and Words 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Jedwardʼs Big Adventure 3:35 Lockie Leonard 4:00 12 Again 4:30 Blue Peter 4:58 The Owl 5:00 Newsround 5:15 Pointless 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 8:00 EastEnders 8:30 Titanic with Len Goodman 9:00 New Tricks 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 One Night 11:35 The National Lottery Friday Night Draws 11:45 FILM: Man on Fire

7:00 Roar 7:30 League of Super Evil 7:45 Eliot Kid 7:55 Newsround 8:00 Bear Behaving Badly 8:25 Shaun the Sheep 8:30 Alphablocks 8:35 Abadas 8:45 Numtums 8:50 The Pingu Show 9:05 Tinga Tinga Tales 9:20 Driver Danʼs Story Train 9:30 Mike the Knight 9:40 Andyʼs Wild Adventures 9:55 Tree Fu Tom 10:20 ZingZillas Zingbop 10:25 Chuggington: Badge Quest 10:30 Cloudbabies 10:40 Waybuloo 11:00 In the Night Garden 11:30 BBC World News 12:00 FILM: A Stitch in Time 1:30 The Weakest Link 2:15 The Weakest Link 3:00 Helicopter Heroes 3:45 Flog It! Ten of the Best 4:30 Breakaway 5:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:00 Just a Minute 6:30 Eggheads 7:00 Coast 7:30 Mastermind 8:00 Mastermind 8:30 Gardenersʼ World 9:00 Reverse Missionaries 10:00 Twenty Twelve 10:30 Newsnight 11:00 The Review Show 11:50 FILM: The Year of Living Dangerously

ITV 1 6.00 Daybreak 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 Dickinsonʼs Real Deal 4.00 Midsomer Murders 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar 6.30 ITV News 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 Poms in Paradise 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Benidorm 10.00 ITV News at Ten 10.35 Words of Captain Scott 11.35 When Ali Came to Britain 12.30 The Zone

Channel 4 6:15 The Hoobs 6:40 The Hoobs 7:05 Freshly Squeezed 7:35 According To Jim 8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30 Frasier 9:00 Secret Millionaire Usa 10:00 The Food Hospital 11:00 You Deserve This House 12:00 Channel 4 News 12:05 Baking Mad With Eric Lanlard 12:35 Sainsburyʼs And Channel 4 Present. 12:40 Ice Cold In Alex 3:10 Countdown 4:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Four In A Bed 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 Come Dine With Me 9:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 10:30 Rude Tube: Total Stunts 11:35 The Mad Bad Ad Show 12:20 FILM: Le Donk & Scor-Zay-Zee

Five 6.00 Thomas & Friends 6.10 The WotWots 6.20 City of Friends 6.35 Jelly Jammy 6.45 Milkshake! Monkey 6.50 Peppa Pig 6.55 Castle Farm 7.00 Little Princess 7.10 Ben and Hollyʼs Little Kingdom 7.20 The Mr. Men Show 7.35 Thomas & Friends 7.50 Noddy in Toyland 8.00 Fiﬁ and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.25 Peppa Pig 8.30 Roary the Racing Car 8.45 Bananas In Pyjamas 9.00 Olivia 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.10 LIVE with Gabby 12.10 5 News Lunchtime 12.15 London: The Inside Story 1.15 Home and Away 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 NCI 3.15 Film: Wandering Eye 5.00 5 News at 5 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.30 5 News 7.00 WWI Top Gun: Revealed 8.00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 9.00 The Mentalist 10.00 Castle 11.55 Law and Order: Criminal Intent 11.50 Inside Hollywood 12.00 SuperCasino

7 Day Soapwatch Coronation St Mon: Audrey stands her ground as the backlash begins. Sunitaʼs eye wanders as her relationship with Dev deteriorates. Tracy struggles to keep her cool after Craigʼs rat escapes. The Plattsʼ are shocked when Audrey reveals her plans. Ken packs his bags after failing to reason with his family. Eileen conﬁdes in Julie after struggling to cope with Lesley. Thurs: Audrey teaches David a lesson as they ﬁght for the Salon. A teary Eileen comforts Lesley when things get out of hand. Steve regrets putting Ken up as the Barlowsʼ feud continues. Fri: Tracy panics after Lesley disappears with Amy. Audrey is furious as David ups his game. Sean canʼt hide his jealousy as Marcus and Maria grow closer. Eileen debates her future with Paul as reality sinks in. Audrey sacks David as the salon wars take their toll. A frantic Steve searches for Amy.

Tues: Ashley loses his temper with Sandy, causing an accident Aaron is determined to sacrifice his own happiness to support Adam Lisa goes to extremes to keep Zak off the booze Wed: Lisa worries that Zak might be having an affair Ashley and Sandy are awkward around each other at hospital Aaron gives Ed his decision about France Thurs: Ashleyʼs anxious when they get an visit from social services Zakʼs determined to fight his demons Jimmy decides to play Nicola at her own game Laurel lays into Rachel for calling social services Ed finally has enough of Aaron putting Adam first Zak struggles to pretend everythingʼs ok Fri: Adam panics when he discovers the garage fire is being treated as arson Ashley confides his frustrations to Jude Nikhil wonders if thereʼs more to David and Aliciaʼs relationship

Emmerdale Mon: Aaron faces a dilemma when he realises how vulnerable Adam is Ashley is ashamed that Sandy is starting to concede Lisa worries that alcohol is the root of Zakʼs odd behaviour

Eastenders Mon: Emotions are running high in Walford as a grief-stricken Shirley battles to come to terms with the loss of her best friend. Ben is overcome with guilt and is petriﬁed that Jay is going to crack

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under pressure, so he goes to desperate measures to protect himself Tues: Shirley is pleased when she is told that George can stay with her until they can track down Darren, but his presence at the Mitchells serves as a constant reminder of Heather. Phil is concerned when he overhears Jean talking about seeing Andrew on the night Heather died. Meanwhile, Patrick stumbles across some vital evidence which could either get Andrew off the hook or incriminate him further. Thurs: As Phil desperately tries to hold his family together, he is worried about Jayʼs whereabouts. Plans are being made for Laurens 18th, although Whitney worries that she may not be able to afford Lucyʼs extravagant plans. As Jean is appointed Events Manager of The Vic, her first event sees her organising a Heather tribute night - but Alfie and Roxy worry how Shirley will react. Fri: It is the night of the tribute karaoke event for Heather, but while Jean is doing her best to make sure it all goes well, the night takes a disastrous turn when Shirley turns up. Mandy is devastated when Ian confirms her worst fears - that she is just like her

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Neighbours Mon: While Andrew finds university stimulating, Summer realises repeating Year 12 is going to be tougher than she thought. Tues: Toadie decides to assert his masculinity by mending the hole in the wall. Summer decides she cannot go back to school and Lucas still thinks there is hope for him and Emilia Wed: Paul offers a substantial financial donation towards a new tech hub at Erinsborough High in return for Sophieʼs reinstatement, but he reckons without Priya and Sophieʼs stubbornness. Thurs: Jade decides to create a match-making boot camp, but she invites trouble back into her life by inviting Kate and roping in Kyle to help. Seeing how happy Kyle is with Jade, Kate is jealous and starts to obsess about him. Fri: Encouraged that Kyle was prepared to go to Port Douglas to find her, Kate resolves to make a play for him. Toadie unwittingly thwarts an insurance scam by Lou, who badly needs the money to pay overdue debts

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The Ascot Guest House Scarborough

All Rooms En-Suite, Tea and Coffee Making Facilities, Colour TV, FREE Wi-Fi, Hair Dryers and Smoking Rooms Available

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Per Person Per Night Central Position Opposite Station Now Booking 2012

Tel: 01723 364 963

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• Disabled Ramp Available • 2 bed bungalow - sleeps up to 4 • Close to local amenities, town centre • 10 minutes from town and beach • Short breaks available • No smoking • Guide dogs only • Full Facilities, TV & DVD plus Washer • Linen Provided TAKING SPRING 1 WEEK, 2 WEEK AND WEEKEND BREAK BOOKINGS

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MIRAMAR LICENSED HOTEL Sunny South Facing, Friendly, Comfortable and Quiet Hotel

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SPRING BREAKS 4 NIGHTS

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OWN YOUR VERY OWN HOLIDAY HOME FROM ONLY £4995 ON QUIET FAMILY RUN PARK IN WITHERNSEA Facilities include: • Licensed Club with Family Room • Fishing Lake • Children’s Play Area • Mini Golf

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FILEY HOLIDAY COTTAGE 2 Bed former fisherman’s cottage Available for Long & Short Breaks All Year Round FULLY REFURBISHED Central to Filey Peaceful Location Close to Beach and All Amenities All Bedding Supplied Cooker, Toaster, Washer, Fridge, You don’t have to bring anything! Outside Seating Area

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Chapel St. Leonards 37 Foot Luxury Caravan Close to Shops & Entertainment Parking Available Personally Supervised Discounts for Pensioners Sorry No Pets

Tel: 07884 348967 24hrs 0115 953 2640

GLYNVALE HOTEL

101 Drummond Road - Skegness

SPECIAL MONDAY - FRIDAY

Bed, Breakfast, Evening Meal £125 per person

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SKEGNESS

CARAVAN TO LET SLEEPS UP TO SIX, ON SILVER BEACH SITE ANCHORE LANE, INGOLDMELLS, SKEGNESS VERY CLEAN, GOOD ACCOMMODATION ALL MOD CONS, QUIET SITE CLOSE TO ALL AMMENITIES PUBS, SHOPS AND BEACH FAMILIES AND COUPLE ONLY MOST DATES AVAILABLE THIS SPRING AND SUMMER

CALL 07722 802031 MABLETHORPE Self Catering, Dog & Wheelchair Friendly Chalets To Let

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SKEGNESS

Holiday Bungalow Accessible for Wheelchair Wheel-in shower room with handrails Allocated parking space One person must be registered disabled Easy walking distance of town and shops Now booking for Easter Further details

Call Trudy 01775 768433

HAPPY DAYS LEISURE

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Sleeps 2 to 6 People

Family Orientated site with a range of facilities including: Direct Beach Access Outdoor Heated Pool Indoor Sports Hall Laundrette Arcade Restaurant Pub & Club SELF CATERING CARAVANS FOR SHORT BREAKS (3&4 NIGHT STAYS) FROM £119 FULL WEEKS £219 OWN YOUR OWN CARAVAN FROM £3999 UP TO £29,000 Call our ofﬁce for further details or a brochure

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CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES TELEPHONE: 01262 400 485 OR 077743 415924 www.ashlee-apartments.co.uk

01754 872341 Trunch Lane, Chapel St. Leonards, Skegness

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KIRKSTEAD HOLIDAY PARK MABLETHORPE Touring and Camping from £10 10 Mins from Beach/Local Attractions Play Areas, Clubhouse, Showers, Laundrette Brochure Available

Call 01507 441483 www.kirkstead.co.uk

Luxury 8 Berth Caravan @ Butlins, Skegness 3 Bedroom, Quiet Site, TV, DVD and Microwave. Prices include gas, electricity and all Butlins Entertainment

Tel: 01246 471115 7 Days

BRIDLINGTON Holiday Flats Ground Floor 2 Mins to Sea Tel:01262 678671 07940 566879 15 Seaview Rd, Skegness PE25 1BW

• Situated on Skegness Sea Front • All Rooms En-Suite • Sea View Rooms Available • Ground Floor Room Available

SPRING BREAKS

3 NIGHTS FROM £92 INCLUDING FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST & EVENING MEAL BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT CALL NOW

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Maggie, Terry and Sean - Family from Barnsley

SPRING MID-WEEK SPECIAL

£20 PER PERSON PER NIGHT BASED ON 2 SHARING FOR MIN 2 NIGHTS

SPECIAL OFFER UP TO 31st May 2012 3 Night Stay B/B 2 adults Sharing £55 each 4 Nights - £70 Rooms are ensuite & allocated free private car parking, Excluding bank and public holidays, Not family chalets or 4 poster rooms

"All Enquires Welcolme" "You Come As A Guest And Leave As A Friend"

For further details please ‘phone Jean on 01754 766 158 Or visit our website: www.grafton-skegness.co.uk

INGOLDMELLS Family Run Superb Caravan

Most Dates Available Near Beach, Fantasy Island, All Amenties TV & DVD Call Sheila Anytime

07947 806514 INGOLDMELLS

Jean at the Whitelodge Holiday Home

TV, Tea/Coffee facilites in every room, En-suite rooms available, own key Price £25pppn Open All Year Now Booking for 2012 Call Now for Further Details

01754 874248

8 Berth Luxury Caravan

SKEGNESS

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INGOLDMELLS 6 BERTH - 2 BEDROOM

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TEL: 0114 2578920 CLARENCE HOUSE B & B 35 South Road, Chapel St Leonards, near Skegness Four rooms en-suite and One family room with private bathroom. All Rooms with TV & tea/coffee making facilities. Cleanliness assured and close to all amenities. Recession buster from £145 per week From only £20 per night for B&B for a minimum of 2 nights. Frequent bus service to front door, well worth a visit. See Visit England Website for special offer discount. Lower rates for ﬁshing parties. Contact Details and Further Information Telephone: 01754 873066 info@clarencehouse-bb. co.uk www.clarencehouse-bb. co.uk

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MIDVILLE CARAVAN PARK Stickney

NEW TREND HOLIDAY PARK LIES SIX MILES NORTH OF SKEGNESS, WE ARE NESTLED IN THE RESIDENTIAL HEART OF THE VILLAGE

Own your own static in the Countryside

CHALETS FOR SALE FROM ONLY £7000

Tourers & Tents Welcome Ideal fishing spot outside the site Reasonable Ground Rents 18 Miles to Skegness 12 Miles to Boston No Traders Open 1st March - 30th November

The site was established in 1961 and consists of 123 detached cedar wood chalets built to accomodate four to six persons. Each Chalet has a lounge, 2 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and shower/ bathroom and toilet.

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Lake Ross Caravan Park And Fishery Spalding, Lincolnshire Well stocked, large coarse lake, Licensed clubhouse, Touring pitches & static caravans, Caravans available, fishing matches can be arranged, 2011 / 2012 4 BERTH CARAVAN, 2 BEDROOM, FULL FACILITIES FOR ONLY £295 PER WEEK For more information telephone

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Grosvenor Hotel

Robin Hood’s Bay 4 NIGHTS B&B Monday - Friday only £160 2 People Sharing

Price includes Easter but not Bank Holidays

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Luxury Caravans For Sale in Bridlington North Bay Leisure Park offers you the prime location for your holiday home. Glorious beaches are just a stones throw away and the delights of Bridlington are on your doorstep. We are located just 300 metres from the North Promenade. No pubs or clubs, just peace and quiet.

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New Trend Holiday Park SKEGNESS

NEW TREND HOLIDAY PARK LIES SIX MILES NORTH OF SKEGNESS, WE ARE NESTLED IN THE RESIDENTIAL HEART OF THE VILLAGE

CHALETS FOR SALE FROM ONLY £7000

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TELEPHONE: 01754 872722 New Trend Holiday Park, Ancaster Avenue, Chapel St. Leonards, Skegness PE24 5SS

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PARK OPEN 12 MONTHS OF THE YEAR LUXURY CARAVANS - LUXURY SCENERY Situated in the beautiful Pendle Valley (East Lancs) with breathtaking views over Pendle Hill. This Holiday Home Park offers the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of Everyday Life. Children & Pets Welcome.

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Hello Lord Dennis here from Morning Side Cattery. Spring time is ﬁnally here after what seems to be an interminably long winter and while it’s always lovely to see all the cats cosied up with their heaters and a jolly stocking hanging in each of the cat chalets over the festive season, nothing can beat those ever lengthening light evenings with the visiting cats to Morningside sitting on their shelves enjoying the sunshine and watching the birds in the garden. Cats have come to be recognized as pets in their own right, they are taking over as ‘man’s best friend’ in many countries. They have many traits that attract people in this day and age who are rushed and stressed who ﬁnd tenderness and understanding in the touch of a cat, with just a hint of mischievousness and unpredictability, that gives cats their special charm. What could be better than relaxing on the sofa with a soft purring cat on your lap. Returning from a hard days work to be greeted by your feline friend meowing joyfully on your return. It is gentle, yet a skillfull hunter, loves to play, yet sleeps most of the day. If you’ve ever owned a cat you will know what an empty place a house is without one. Always make sure your cat is up to date with all inoculations each year. I think this is very important and as everyone who comes into Morningside Cattery for their holidays has to be accompanied with an up to date vaccination card. None of the vets I know send out reminders to tell the owners their cat(s) are due for their booster. Bye for now, Dennis.

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angler’s corner by Clint Walker

An unusually ‘slow’ week for me which has been very busy! I’ve only been out ﬁshing once to one of my favourite Cheshire venues, but unfortunately, I blanked for the second session on the trot....never mind.... I’ve had loads of writing to crack on with though; mid month is deadline time, so my features for Tackle & Gun Magazine and others have to be completed. As always, I’ve been in a rush! This week has seen the end of the ‘traditional’ season and the beginning of the close season; it has also seen the start of the usual debates about whether the close season is necessary or not. I know that traditionalists will always argue for the rivers to be closed to allow the ﬁsh to spawn in peace and allow the banks some time to recover, but on many lakes and stillwaters, the close season was abolished years ago, so why bother at all? Much of the debate I’ve seen goes along the same lines, and I’m inclined to agree with those who seek to depose it for a variety of reasons.... Last year (and the years preceding) on several of the waters I visit, the inhabitants had already started to spawn before the beginning of the close

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season; in fact, I’ve already seen plenty of fry in some of my club waters so the fish obviously react to changes in the environment, not the imposition of time parameters when it comes to the spawning cycle. Again, last year, the carp around here were all over the place every time the weather changed and continued to spawn a number of times after June 16th, which also makes a mockery of the current rules.....so should we keep the ’close season’? How about banning keepnets from all venues for three months to relieve stress a little? Maybe prohibit anglers from a certain area of the lake or river to allow the fish to recover naturally after their exertions? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a ‘fish at any cost’ angler, but I would like to be able to fish the rivers in some of their prime months, when my stillwater compatriots can fish with impunity on the same licence. I would also like to be assured that during the three months in which no anglers are allowed to venture forth onto moving water that the Environment Agency will sally forth to patrol the river to deter poachers from stealing fish for the table, safe in the knowledge that no fisherman will confront them? I know it may not have much impact, but do tackle shops see a fall in trade? What about those near prime river locations where many of their

customers will be river anglers? Times are hard enough without losing a quarter of the annual period of potential proﬁts? There are two sides to the argument in every case, but I think the time may have come when the close season is abolished for all....what do you think?

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After the highs and lows of the Festival this coming weekend’s racing is back to more mundane stuff. Channel 4 coverage is from Newbury, the main NH card, and Lingfield with AW racing on the flat. Newbury: 2.05 EBF/TBA Mares’ Novices Chase Finale (Handicap), Listed, 2m 6f 110yds: How’s Business and Pepite Rose have impressive form figures and the run of Alasi behind Quevega at the Festival was solid enough but I prefer to go for the form of Overnight Fame who beat Time to Think recently at Lingfield. The third and sixth that day, Master Milan and Niceonefrankie have since franked the form by winning and the race was run in a fast time for the conditions. Overnight Fame might just be a bit of value here as several of the opposition have decent form to their names. 2.40 EBF/Ultima Business Solutions Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Finale (Ltd. Handicap), Listed, 2m 5f: Nicky Henderson’s Native Beauty gets the vote in what looks a very tricky and competitive event. Cue To Cue, Heather Royal, Cross The Flags, Kentford Grey Lady, Florafern, Miss Milborne, Lady Kathleen, Josh’s Dreamway, and Seedless all have solid enough credentials but the one that may give the selection most to do is A Little Swifter. 3.40 Ultima Business Solutions Handicap Chase, (5yo+), 3m 2f 110yds: In another wide-open handicap Marufo earns a narrow vote to prevail, mainly because he is a course and distance winner last time out. Again there are numerous solid chances held by the opposition, chiefly: Ogee; Ikorodu Road; Benny Be Good; Ouzbeck; Exmoor Ranger; Faasel; Cannington Brook; Mon Parrain; Pearlysteps; and Prince of Pirates. Ikorodu Road looks to be the one for the forecast. Lingfield: 2.25 Bluesquare.com Spring Cup, Listed, 7f: While Kickingthelilly is on a roll and improving Mark Johnston holds strong hand here and his Bannock is the selection. David Evans’ Pale Orchid may be the main danger, followed by Switzerland, Fulbright, Gusto, Kickingthelilly and Equation of Time. 2.55 Get Your Bet On at Blue Square Hever Sprint Stakes, Listed, 5f: Borderlescott may be able to outclass his rivals with Ryan Moore’s assistance from the saddle. Noble Storm, Oasis Dancer, Taajub, Even Stevens, Fratellino and Medicean Man look to be the main dangers. 3.25 Blue Square Winter Derby, Group 3, 1m 2f: This should be a cracking contest run at a good pace. The vote goes to Eoghan O’Neill’s War Is War, based on his last time out second to Chinchon at Saint-cloud last Saturday. This should have put him spot-on for this. If he fails to show up then Richard Fahey’s Myplacelater is first reserve. After this the pecking order goes: Circumvent; Suits Me; Premio Loco; Mister Green; and Vivacious Vivienne. 4.00 Get Your Bet On at Blue Square Handicap, Class 2, (4yo+ 0-100), 1m: Munsarim and Colour Guard both come here on the back of multiple wins and will be dangerous to leave out but I reckon that top weight Belgian Bill may be able to see them off. In addition to the above two the other dangers are: Nice Style; Prince of Burma; Crown Counsel; Titan Triumph; and Dubai Dynamo.

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County Senior League This past weekend was intriguing in the County Senior League. There were pivotal results in all three leagues. Premier Division Starting in the Premier Division, leaders Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves were held goalless by mid-table High Green Villa. The game provided spectators with an excellent exhibition of goalkeeping and defending from both sides. Athersley Recreation took advantage of Stocksbridge’s blank to take top spot by a single point. Athersley were not so impressive but did enough to edge out Davy FC 2-1 at Davy Sports Club. Two goals from Nick Savage helped Penistone Church keep third place. They beat Wombwell Main 3-2 at the Memorial Ground. Mark Crossfield also scored for Penistone, who are now unbeaten in four matches. Ashley Atkins was in fine form as Swallownest Miners Welfare beat Ecclesfield Red Rose 2-0 away from home. The win takes Swallownest within three points of Athersley’s lead. There were also significant results at the bottom-ofthe-league. Bottom side Hallam Reserves grabbed their first point since November, with a 2-2 draw away against South Kirkby Colliery. But that result was in vain as a single goal from Ross Batemen gave second bottom Sheffield FC Reserves 1-0 win over Handsworth Reserves. Elsewhere, Millmoor Juniors lost their fourth straight league game. This time Everest FC were the benefiters taking the points with a 4-3 win. Division One The top two in Division One, Frecheville and Houghton Main met at Frecheville Sports & Social Club last Saturday. The difference could not have been so stark with Houghton Main winning the game 6-0. Adam Stead scored a hat-trick with Luke Sykes also scoring twice. The result moves Houghton Main ten points clear of their rivals. If things could not get any worse for Frecheville, they lost second place on goal difference to Penistone Church Reserves. Penistone beat Sheffield Athletic 6-4 in an immensely entertaining game at Warminster Road. Two goals from Luke Webster inspired Thorpe Hesley to a 3-1 win over Swinton Station Athletic at the Kilnhurst Recreation Ground. Thorpe Hesley remain in fourth place, four points off second. Also four points off second are Worlsop Parramore, who impressively saw-off Aqua Force Barnsley 3-0. Two of the goals came from Liam Morris. The loss is Aqua Force’s first in the league since September 10th. Bottom side Caribbean Sports claimed their first win of the season, as they beat Wickersley 3-2 away from home. However, they still sit eight points adrift of their nearest rivals Sheffield Athletic. Bryan Cook scored the only goal as Oughtibridge WMSC beat Bramley Sunnyside Juniors. Oughtibridge are now five league games undefeated. Elsewhere, Worsbrough Bridge Reserves made it three consecutive goalless draws, as they were held by Silkstone United at home. Division Two League leaders Athersley Recreation Reserves were in formidable form, beating De La Salle Old Boys 5-0 at Sheerien Park. The goals came from Richard Gomersall (2), Craig Bouch, Dale Brettoner and Ben Lang. However, Gleadless FC are keeping the pressure on the leaders. Lee Webber scored three times for them, as they beat Frecheville Reserves 4-0. Spencer Raynes was also on the score-sheet for Gleadless for the fifth straight occasion. New Bohemians made it three wins in five games, as they beat bottom side Sheffield Lane Top 2-0 at the Boundary Sports & Social Club. Chad RileyLong and Craig Fox were the scorers for the New Bohemians. Meadowhall League No games were scheduled for last weekend due to the Sheffield Derby clashing with the usual kick-off time. Everything will resume as per usual next week

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Oxford United ran out 2-1 winners as the Millers left the Kassam Stadium defeated. Rotherham almost had a perfect start to the game as Gareth Evans was allowed space to fire after some neat interplay and a delicate lay-off by his midfield partner Ben Pringle, but he dragged his shot wide. Evans was involved again by drawing a needless foul by veteran defender Michael Duberry on the left-hand byline. The free-kick from a dangerous position came to nothing and Sam Wood was alive to do his defensive duty as the U’s tried to counter. The home fans at the Kassam momentarily thought their side had taken the lead as Rendell stabbed home from three yards after Adam Chapman’s noddown, but assistant referee David Woolford wasted no time in raising his flag for offside. Oxford twice won free-kicks just outside the Millers’ box midway through the first half but failed to beat the wall on either occasion. Consequently Evans almost found a chance to counter-attack down the left-wing but he was apprehended by Andy Whing. The Millers had another hearts-in-mouths moment when Oli Johnson was slipped in delicately by Dean Morgan but Rhys Taylor’s block from a tight angle sent the ball across goal and it drifted excruciatingly wide of the far post. With half-time approaching Johnson was involved once again by escaping the attentions of Sam Wood on the right-wing and standing up a cross for Rendell, but the U’s striker was unable to divert his volley inside the far post. Evans wasted a chance to put the Millers ahead into the break. Instead it was the hosts that scored on the stroke of halftime. Bradley was caught in possession in the centre-circle, allowing Peter Leven to pump the ball into the channel for Rendell. He evaded the offside trap for a clean run through at Rhys Taylor, and made no mistake to give the hosts the lead. Morgan fluffed a golden opportunity to open a two-goal

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A fine but overcast afternoon was waiting for Derby County and the Rovers in Saturday’s battle for points. The visitors have been “celebrating” reaching 49 points and so believing that they are safe from relegation but for the Rovers three points were of vital importance. The Rovers made one change from the Reading game, Shelton Martis replacing Sam Hird. Derby made three changes from their last game, Jake Buxton replacing the injured Shaun Barker, Callum Ball in for Nathan Tyson and Tom Naylor for Steven Davies. In the Derby line-up were three former Rovers players, Paul Green, Jason Shackell and Gareth Roberts. The Rovers defended the South Stand end in the first half. he Rovers kicked off but it was the Rams who made the early running. A corner after five minutes was cleared then a few minutes later Ball hit a low drive from the edge of the penalty area that Ikeme saved easily. Then, in the 13th minute, a long clearance out of the Derby defence found ROBINSON on his own on the left and onside. Taking the ball on Ikeme came out to meet him but the Derby man lifted the ball over the keeper into the empty net. The visitors continued to have the better of the game with the Rovers struggling to get into the opposition half. In the 21st minute Robinson had a try from the right but Ikeme saved comfortably and set the Rovers moving forward with Chimbonda on the Rovers right. His cross was headed wide by Diouf. In the 28th minute the Rams won a corner that was headed out of the Rovers defence to Roberts about 30yards out. His thunderous volley could only be beaten out by Ikeme for another corner. The same ritual happened again but this time Roberts fierce drive was blocked by a line of defenders. Past the half hour and a long goalkick by Ikeme was back-headed by Piquionne for Diouf in the penalty area. He slipped the ball through for Coppinger, who was stopped by two defenders. Immediately the Rovers came again, with Diouf getting to the left bylineand crossing to the far post where Piquionne met it with a firm header but Fielding was in the right place to catch it. Back came Derby as time ran down to the break. A couple of corners came to

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nothing and Robinson hit a low drive from the left of the penalty area that went wide of the far post. Unfortunately for the Rovers they had been off the pace in the game so far leaving Derby to have the bulk of the play. An even opening ten minutes ended with Derby extending their lead in the 55th minute. They had moved up the left touchline by throw-ins and eventually ROBERTS and Green combined to put the former in on goal with the simple task of slotting past the keeper. The Rovers responded with Diouf crossing from the right and a glancing header by Barnes not threatening the goal. However, Derby began to look as though they were going to take over the game. Then, in the 67th minute, the Rovers were awarded a free kick on the Rovers side of the halfway line. Gillett placed it into the Derby penalty area where Piquionne back-headed to DIOUF on the sixyard line. He swivelled and swept the ball into the net to pull a goal back for the Rovers. At last the Rovers began to get into the game more and push for an equaliser. But as the last ten minutes came up the visitors began to hit back by forcing a couple of corners and a few minutes later winning two more. It was the 90th minute before the Rovers got to the other end again and won a corner and two minutes on when Bennett tried to curl in a shot from the left of goal just outside the penalty area only to see it go over the bar at the far post. Rovers - Carl Ikeme; Pascal Chimbonda, Shelton Martis, Habib Beye, Tommy Spurr; James Coppinger, Simon Gillett, Giles Barnes; El Hadji Diouf, Frederic Piquionne, Kyle Bennett Subs - John Oster for Coppinger 60 mins; Sam Hird for Martis 68 mins; James Hayter for Barnes 87 mins; Subs not used - Herita Ilunga, Gary Woods gk Derby County - Frank Fielding; Paul Green, Jason Shackell, Jake Buxton, Gareth Roberts; Ben Davies, Craig Bryson, Jeff Hendrick, Callum Ball, Tom Naylor, Theo Robinson Subs - Nathan Tyson for Ball 78 mins; Steven Davies for Robinson 90+1 min; Subs not used - James Bailey, Tom Carroll, Adam Legzdins gk

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The Blades once again allowed a lead to slip away in Saturday’s draw with Tranmere Rovers. However, a disappointing second half display saw Lucas Akins level the scores and the 1-1 draw repeated the scoreline at Prenton Park earlier in the season. Boss Wilson made just one change with the powerful Collins returning, at the expense of Williams, who dropped to the bench. To accomodate the Scotsman, it quickly became clear that Hill, making his home debut after three consecutive away games, had moved out to left-back. The front six remained unchanged from the midweek draw at Colchester. After the defensive problems of the last home fixture, the last sight Blades fans wanted to see was Lowton down on the deck within 10 seconds! It was the result of an aerial challenge from Tranmere’s kick-off but after two minutes of treatment the right-back was able to continue, albeit gingerly at first. On the other flank, Hill was quickly into his stride and with four minutes gone

he provided the cross which presented United’s first opportunity. Porter robbed the ball from Goodison’s toe but his shot curled away from goal. For the visitors, Brunt slung in a big throw which caused problems and Showunmi smashed a halfvolley wide from distance. The midway point of the half courted the game’s first moment of controversy. In his own penalty area, Goodison scooped the ball into the air and an aerial challenge between goalkeeper Fon Williams and Porter resulted in the referee, Mr Heywood, awarding a freekick to the defending side... despite the stopper winning the header. The mood of the Unitedites was not helped by the fact that Evans slotted home the loose ball. Porter headed over Williamson’s free-kick before the home fans were celebrating the first goal, just after the half-hour mark. Porter and Quinn linked very well down the left and the latter’s pass inside found EVANS, whose touch seemed to get the better of both Goodison and Fon Williams before he poked into the empty net. A comical collison between Tranmere duo Buchanan and Bakayogo presented the Blades with another chance soon after but despite Evans, Quinn, Porter, Doyle and Hoskins sprinting forward, the home side were unable to add to the lead. Before the interval, Tranmere poured forward and worked a couple of half-chances. Brunt fired wide from long-range and then Welsh’s effort from another long throw was deflected wide. In the fourth of four minutes of added time Hill did well to prevent Showunmi getting in a back post header. The Blades were slow out of the blocks in the second period and it took until nine minutes into the half for the visitors to take advantage. From Welsh’s corner, AKINS found himself unmarked in the six yard box and although Simonsen got his hands to the header he was unable to prevent the ball crossing the line. Tranmere made their intentions very clear as just three minutes after levelling the scores goalkeeper Fon Williams was shown a yellow card for timewasting. From the resulting Williamson corner,

Collins saw his header cleared off the line by Buchanan and Porter’s effort, after Maguire had headed back into the danger area, was saved by Fon Williams. There was another nervous moment for Blades fans soon after when a move broke down and resulted in Welsh slipping a pass through to put Brunt in the clear. The striker looked to go around Simonsen but the goalkeeper got a vital touch and then scrambled around to ensure the move petered out. United, however, began to get on top and on 68 minutes, Tranmere fortunate to see Taylor’s scuffed clearance, from Lowton’s cross, fall into the arms of the visiting goalkeeper. Wallace was booked for a foul on Williamson, whilst Wilson’s first change brought about a few positional amendments. Williams, who replaced Porter, went to left midfield, Quinn switched to the right and Hoskins joined Evans in attack. Taylor was Tranmere’s third booking, on 81 minutes, for a holding back Evans, and from the free-kick the visiting side were again fortunate to see Williamson’s cross bundled away. With seven minutes remaining, Wilson made his remaining changes with Cresswell and Beattie taking the places of Hill and Hoskins Williams reverted to left back. Cresswell’s first touch was a header which Fon Williams caught under his own crossbar, whilst there was another scare for home fans when Cassidy found himself unmarked from Welsh’s corner but his header was wide. Unfortunately, chances were scarce late on and four minutes of added time failed to trouble the team in white, despite a lofted free-kick and corner from Williamson. Blades: Simonsen, Lowton, Hoskins (Beattie 83), Doyle, Evans, Williamson, Collins, Maguire, Porter (Williams 71), Quinn, Hill (Cresswell 83). Unused: Montgomery, Howard.

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The Owls turned in a superb display at Meadow Lane on Saturday as goals from Ryan Lowe and Gary Madine sealed victory over Notts County. Both Lowe and Madine struck after the break to make it three wins on the spin for Wednesday, who continued their impressive run under new manager Dave Jones. Lloyd Sam netted a late goal for the hosts to set up a tense ﬁnish but Wednesday held on for a crucial three points in Nottingham. The Owls boss named the same side that picked up a 3-0 win over Bournemouth seven days prior. With Wednesday facing a County side

had won five of their last six games, it was to be no easy task as Keith Curle’s men created the first opening after two minutes. The Magpies broke quickly upfield with Alan Judge leading the charge and the midfielder’s cut back found Jon Harley who blazed over the bar. Wednesday, though, were looking dangerous down the wings as Mike Jones chipped in a delicate cross that Rob Jones headed over the crossbar. That was the Owls captain’s last contribution, however, who picked up an injury in the aerial collision and was replaced by Miguel Llera. The game settled into a fairly even affair at the midway point in the opening period. Judge then fired a speculative effort from distance that cleared the crossbar before Michail Antonio came within inches of breaking the deadlock, five minutes before the interval. Following a long clearance upfield by Madine, Antonio muscled past his marker before driving into the area but struck the wrong side of Stuart Nelson’s near post. From that point, Wednesday began to turn the screw as the first half drew to close. A long throw from Antonio landed to Bennett at the back stick who saw his strike blocked at the last by Kieron Freeman. Wednesday began the second half in the same vein and took the lead on 53 minutes to the delight of the full away following from Sheffield. Antonio was the architect, as the onloan Reading winger breezed past three challenges before playing a perfect

ball across goal for Lowe to apply the finishing touch. The Magpies launched an immediate attack from the restart but Danny Batth was on hand with a superb piece of defending to thwart Jeff Hughes at the near post. Llera then saw his free kick tipped wide by Nelson before Madine strengthened Wednesday’s grip on the game with an outstanding goal from the edge of the area. Lewis Buxton’s throw in found Madine, who turned sharply on the edge of the area before unleashing a fierce drive into the bottom corner. Substitute Chris O’Grady almost benefitted from a poor clearance from County keeper Nelson but Damion Stewart made a key block to spare his team mate’s blushes. County debutant Sam then set up a nervy finish, as he connected with Judges’ free kick to halve the Owls’ advantage. Four minutes added time was indicated but there was to be no further drama at Meadow Lane as Wednesday posted a vital victory.

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Dave Jones says the Owls must now regroup and go again against Walsall on Tuesday following Saturday’s impressive 2-1 win at Notts County. Goals from Ryan Lowe and Gary Madine sealed a win which puts Wednesday level on points and games with local rivals Shefﬁeld United. Jones said: “Now we go again. I thought we were tremendous today, the players did everything that we asked but the next game is always the hardest one. “But listen, when you have support like that, it shows the players exactly how much of a success this club could be. “Three wins out of three is magniﬁcent and does becomes like a juggernaut, especially when you have 4,500 people giving it a push like we did today.” The Owls emerged largely unscathed from the Meadow Lane clash, save a neck strain suffered by skipper Rob Jones.

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15:00 15:00 12:00 15:00 19:45 15:00

November Sat 5 15:00 H Brentford Sat 19 15:00 A Tranmere Sat 26 15:00 H Leyton

0-0 1-2 1-0

December Sat 10 15:00 Sat 17 15:00 Mon 26 15:00 Sat 31 13:00

A H A A

Oldham Huddersﬁeld Walsall Preston

1-2 4-4 2-1 2-0

January Mon 2 Sun8 Sat 14 Sat 21 Tue 24 Sat 28

15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 19:45 15:00

H H H H A A

Tranmere West Ham Charlton Hartlepool Scunthorpe Blackpool

2-1 1-0 1-2 2-2 1-3 1-1

February Sat 4 15:00 Sat 11 15:00 Tue 14 19:45 Sat 18 13:00 Sun 26 13:00

H A H A H

Yeovil Town Exeter City Stevenage Chesterﬁeld Shefﬁeld Utd

2-1 2-1 0-1 1-0 1-0

March Sat 3 Tue 6 Sat 10 Sat 17 Tue 20 Sat 24 Sat 31

15:00 19:45 15:00 15:00 19:45 15:00 15:00

A H H A H A H

Rochdale 0-0 Bury 4-1 Bournemouth 3-0 Notts County 1-2 Walsall Leyton Orient Preston

April Sat 7 Mon 9 Sat 14 Sat 21 Sat 28

12:30 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00

A H A H A

Huddersﬁeld Oldham Colchester Carlisle Brentford

May Sat 5

15:00 H Wycombe

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P 37 37 37 36 36 37 35 35 36 35 37 37 36 36 35 37 35 37 37 36 37 37 37 37

GD 37 29 21 30 29 7 -2 17 1 3 -3 -10 -5 -10 -12 -5 -11 -4 -21 -6 -17 -23 -25 -20

PTS 79 70 70 65 63 56 56 55 50 47 47 46 45 45 43 42 42 41 41 37 36 34 34 33

S EaR Od P CveO rlan & M jestic

Gee Vee Travel

2012 BROCHURE OUT NOW!!!

DAY TRIPS MARCH SAT 24TH TUE 27TH SAT 31ST APRIL SUN 1ST SAT 7TH SUN 8TH MON 9TH SAT 14TH WED 18TH SAT 21ST SUN 22ND SAT 28TH

HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS

* Any Admission Fee not included

BRIDLINGTON...............................................£12 FLEETWOOD & CLEVELEYS .................... £12 SCARBOROUGH.......................................... £12 WHITBY...........................................................£12 BLACKPOOL..................................................£12 BRIDLINGTON...............................................£12 SCARBOROUGH.......................................... £12 BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM* ................... £14 BURY MARKET .............................................£12 BLACKPOOL..................................................£12 WHITBY...........................................................£12 HARROGATE FLOWER SHOW* ............... £12

APRIL SUN 29TH MON 30TH MAY TUES 1ST THUR 3RD SAT 5TH SUN 6TH MON 7TH THUR 10TH SUN 13TH THUR 17TH SAT 19TH

LLANDUDNO .................................................£14 SKEGNESS ....................................................£12 WHITBY...........................................................£12 OXFORD.........................................................£15 SCARBOROUGH.......................................... £12 LLANDUDNO ‘VICTORIAN’......................... £15 BLACKPOOL..................................................£12 BRIDLINGTON...............................................£12 YORK...............................................................£12 SCARBOROUGH.......................................... £12 SKEGNESS ....................................................£12

COACH HOLIDAYS MARCH 2012 25 MAR - 31 MAR 26 MAR - 30 MAR 26 MAR - 30 MAR APRIL 2012 1 APR - 5 APR 6 APR - 10 APR 6 APR - 10 APR 6 APR - 10 APR 6 APR - 10 APR 6 APR - 10 APR 8 APR - 13 APR 9 APR - 13 APR

GT. YARMOUTH............................... £110 BLACKPOOL .........................NOW £120 PAIGNTON ........................................£205 SKEGNESS.......................................£203 TORQUAY ..............................NOW £135 GT. YARMOUTH...............................£210 EASTBOURNE .................................£250 BLACKPOOL .................................... £119

9 APR - 13 APR 9 APR - 13 APR 9 APR - 13 APR 16 APR - 20 APR 16 APR - 20 APR 16 APR - 20 APR 22 APR - 28 APR 23 APR - 29 APR 23 APR - 27 APR

NEWQUAY ........................................£275 TENBY ...............................................£218 TORQUAY .........................................£178 EASTBOURNE .................................£177 TORQUAY .........................................£180 GT. YARMOUTH...............................£120 BABBACOMBE ................................£241 BLACKPOOL ....................................£139 FOLKESTONE..................................£185

BABBACOMBE ................................£229 LLANDUDNO....................................£163 GT. YARMOUTH............................... £110

ALL OUR TOURS ARE FULL Y BONDED

EXCURSION & THEATRE TRIPS

Mon 2nd April

Springtime in the Emerald Isle

5 days**

£264

Fri 6th April

Easter in Northumberland

4 days**

£189

Fri 6th April

Easter in Somerset & Bath

4 days**

£185

Mon 9th April

Isle of Man – Douglas

5 days**

£285

Sun 22nd April

Skye & The Western Highlands

7 days**

£306

Mon 30th April

Bournemouth

5 days**

£239

Mon 30th April

Eastborune

5 days**

£229

Sat 5th May

Windsor & Hampton Court

3 days**

£150

Mon 7th May

Northumbria

5 days**

£269

Sun 13th May

Torquay

6 days**

£264

Sun 20th May

Isle of Wight

6 days**

£310

Mon 21st May

Llandudno

5 days**

£226

Mon 28th May

Somerset/Bath/Cheddar

5 days**

£225

Tues 10th April Thurs 12th April Wed 18th April Sun 22nd April Thurs 26th April Sun 29th April Sat 12th May Tue 15th May Sun 20th May Tue 22nd May Thurs 24th May Sun 27th May Sun 3rd June Fri 8th June Sat 9th June Sun 10th June

York Day Out Chester with Zoo Option Save the Last Dance for Me – Nottingham Llandudno Day Out Phantom of the Opera (Man) Scarborough Day Out Liverpool or Knowsley Safari Park fare Melton Mowbray & Rutland Water Haworth 1940`s weekend Stratford & Bourton-in-the-Water Scarb including Eden Camp Visit RAF Cosford Museum Beamish incl admission Bury Market Dancing in the Streets 4pm (Man) Goathland & Whitby

adult £12 adult £13.50 £36 adult £14 adult £55 adult £13.50 £14.50 adult £13 adult £14 adult £14 adult £18.50 adult £13.50 adult £28 adult £13 adult £37 adult £15

TUES 10TH APR - YORK DAY OUT - £12 THUR 12TH APR - CHESTER OR ZOO - £13.50 (FARE ONLY) THUR 26TH APR - PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - £55

singles, where available, may incur a supplement

APRIL 2012 23 APR - 27 APR 23 APR - 27 APR 23 APR - 27 APR 30 APR - 4 MAY 30 APR - 4 MAY 30 APR - 4 MAY 30 APR - 4 MAY MAY 2012 4 MAY - 7 MAY 4 MAY - 7 MAY 5 MAY - 13TH MAY 5 MAY - 12 MAY 6 MAY - 11 MAY 7 MAY - 11 MAY 7 MAY - 11 MAY 7 MAY - 11 MAY 10 MAY - 14 MAY 12 MAY - 16 MAY 13 MAY - 18 MAY 13 MAY - 19 MAY 14 MAY - 18 MAY 14 MAY - 18 MAY

GILSLAND .........................................£236 ST ANNES ON SEA.........................£182 TORQUAY .........................................£180 LLANDUDNO....................................£188 SCARBOROUGH.............................£192 TYNEMOUTH ...................................£187 GT, YARMOUTH...............................£125 BLACKPOOL ....................................£105 LLANDUDNO “VICTORIAN”...........£179 LIDO DI JESOLO..............................£465 WEYMOUTH.....................................£291 SOUTHPORT ...................................£155 BLACKPOOL ....................................£124 ISLE OF WIGHT ...............................£200 PAIGNTON ........................................£205 ISLE OF MAN....................................£345 BLACKPOOL ....................................£133 BOURNEMOUTH.............................£265 GT. YARMOUTH...............................£250 DUNOON...........................................£235 LLANDUDNO....................................£210

DAY TRIP LION KING AT MANCHESTER Saturday 23rd March 2013 - £67 (Shefﬁeld Only)

Call our Travel Ofﬁce on 0114 248 1155 14 Bridge Street, Killamarsh - www.cooperstours.co.uk

Coaches April 23rd - 27th April Great Yarmouth, Victoria Hotel AA 3 Star ....... £175pp May 7th - 11th May - St Anne’s, Clifton Park Hotel, Indoor Swimming Pool,BB&EM........................ £229pp FILLING UP FAST!!! May 15th - 19th May - Scotland, Duke of Gordon Hotel, BB&EM ....................... £279pp

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ON ANY OF OUR HOLIDAYS!!! PICK UP AT THE PENNY BLACK PUB SHEFFIELD

July 6th - 9th July - Comedy Weekend Blackpool, Hotel Belvedere (Gynn Square), BBEM Come Along & Have a Laugh...............................£169pp August 6th - 10th August Blackpool, Hotel Belvedere, No Single Supplement Bed, Breakfast, Evening Meal..............................£189pp

May 28th - 1st June - Ireland, Dunboyne Castle, 4* Swimming Pool, BB&EM ................................... £379pp

August 20th - 24th August Great Yarmouth, Victoria Hotel Outdoor Pool, School Holidays, B&B ..................£199pp

June 4th - 8th June Isle of White, Trouville Hotel, BB&EM ............. £239pp

December 27th - 30th December

June 18th - 22nd June Weston Super Mare, Royal Grovesnor Hotel .. £229pp

Blackpool, Hotel Belvedere, BBEM £169pp

TWIXMAS SPECIAL

2012 BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE!!! For Information and Bookings Please Call FIND US ON WWW.THEBESTOF.CO.UK/BARNSLEY Shefﬁeld 0114 232 3366 or Barnsley 01226 287403 FOR INFO & BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 01226 360901

Tim Draper’s

Golden Holidays

Mystery Tour 25th March, 2 Days, DB&B

Saturday 31st Mar - Mon 2nd April - 3 Days

COTSWOLDS PAMPER Staying at 4* Hilton Hotel - Swindon 2 Nights, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

All this for only

£149 Per Person

Enjoy a Swim, Sauna or Jacuzzi at this relaxing 4* Hotel Includes Excursions to Stratford Upon Avon, Gloucester Quays, Bourton on the Water and Stow on the Wold

Friday 6th April - Sunday 8th April - 3 Days

Beaulieu Staying at Jurys Inn - Southampton 3 Days - Half Board

March £69pp (Bring your trunks)

Llandudno 26th Mar, Trevone Hotel, 5 days, DB&B

WAS £159 NOW ONLY £135 No S/Supp

April Scarborough 2nd Apr, Red Lea Hotel, 5 days, DB&B

WAS £189 NOW ONLY £165 (No Excursions)

Easter Weekend, Scarborough 6th Apr, Red Lea Hotel, DB&B, 4 days

NOW ONLY £139 (No Excursions)

Easter Week, Isle of Wight 6th Apr, Ocean Hotel, 6 days, DB&B

WAS £255, NOW £219

Easter Weekend, Blackpool 6th Apr, Athol Hotel, 4 days, DB&B

£125, (No Excursions)

Eastbourne 9th Apr, Afton Hotel, 5 days, DB&B

WAS £195 NOW ONLY £169 No S/Supp

Blackpool 9th Apr, Athol Hotel, 5 days, DB&B

£129

Cornwall & the Tamer Valley 10th Apr, Cliff Head Hotel, 5 days, DB&B

£309 No S/Supp

Isle of Wight 22nd Apr, Keats Green Hotel, 6 days, DB&B

£285 No S/Supp

Stratford Upon Avon National Memorial Arboretum, Barton Marina & Lichﬁeld 22nd April, Walton Hall Hotel, DB&B, Ilfracombe 30th Apr, Osborne Hotel, 5 days, DB&B

All this for only

£149 Per Person

Visiting: Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum, Beaulieu Motor Museum, Southampton, Sea City Museum, Beaulieu River Trip

For More Information, your nearest pick-up point or to book please contact us at: Booking Lines: 01773 830921 or 01773 834401 Email: tim.draper@btconnect.com

Blackpool 30th Apr, Athol Hotel, 5 days, DB&B

£79pp, S/S £20ppn £195, No S/Supp on ﬁrst 3 singles £129

All Holidays and weekend breaks include a door to door pick up service, bed, breakfast and evening meal and excursions throughout your stay unless otherwise stated