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JO GETS HEAD START ON CHARITY RUN been fun. I’m not very sporty but running is a really good hobby for me. “I wanted to do this for Neurocare because they have been so helpful to me and so many other people with brain tumours and neurological conditions. I really identify with Neurocare and feel passionately about what they do. They are like the Father Christmas of the medical world - the surgeons ask for stateof-the-art equipment and Neurocare help provide it for them! “My head has a few bumps and dints but I feel ﬁne now and this is my way of thanking Neurocare. I hope that I can encourage other

people to take part and to show that, despite having a brain tumour, nothing can stop me.” The Neurocare Head Start run takes place on Sunday, April 15, at Rother Valley Country Park. Neurocare has raised more than £1 million in the past four years for the Neurosciences Department at Shefﬁeld’s Royal Hallamshire Hospital. It funds vital life-saving equipment, facilities and nurse training at the Hallamshire – one of the country’s leading neuro centres - helping patients with brain injuries and a wide range of conditions including tumours, strokes, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and serious sleep

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disorders. Jo was encouraged to take part in the Neurocare Head Start by Rob Creasey, a mentor at Silverdale School, following a special assembly hosted by the charity. His mum Kate, dad Neil and sister Elizabeth, 11, will be cheering him on when he crosses the ﬁnish line. Entry costs £10 per person and is open to all ages. Under 16s must take part with a supervisory adult and under ﬁves can enter for free. Application forms are now available by visiting www.neurocare. org.uk or by emailing emma@neurocare.org. uk. Alternatively phone Emma, on 01142 676 464.

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Jo was diagnosed with three benign brain tumours in February 2007 and had surgery in 2010 with specialist Gamma Knife surgical equipment funded by Neurocare. The courageous lad endured eight operations before he was eight years-old and surgery and radiotherapy have now successfully shrunken Jo’s tumours. Jo said: “I’m really looking forward to supporting Neurocare by taking part in the Head Start. I’ve taken part once before in 2010 and it was a great atmosphere. “I’ve been training by running around different parks in Shefﬁeld with my best friends which has

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A Shefﬁeld teenager who has bravely battled three brain tumours is hoping to inspire his school friends, family and runners of all abilities to go the extra mile for charity. Jo Orpwood, 13, is taking part in this year’s Head Start 5K challenge for Neurocare, the groundbreaking city-based charity which tackles brain disease and injury head on. The Silverdale School pupil has raised more than £450 by taking part in the charity run to thank Neurocare for supporting him through 13 operations at Shefﬁeld Children’s Hospital and Weston Park Cancer Hospital.

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a touch annoying with the ridiculously large amount of totally untalented people on parade, presumably on the basis that the worse they I woke up on Thursday morning with an are, the more they are entertaining. Older excruciating pain down my side, I could readers will remember the only person to make hardly move. It didn’t take long for my nearest and dearest to don their doctors hats a good living out of being really awful was and offer their views about what was wrong the celebrated Brian the Singing Miner who sold out every venue in which he appeared. I with me. recently had the pleasure of meeting this fine Opinions varied from kidney stones, gall character, and looking him up on you tube is stones, and a water infection. My own views well worth while. on it, not being a middle of the road man, Last year, while watching the well run talent were that it was either trapped wind or lung show, Search for a Star at the Pacific Bar in cancer. I resisted all pleas to go to the doctor Chesterfield, I was particularly impressed by or the hospital as I was afraid that I would be Sophie Dennett, and senior judge, Andrew hospitalised, not good when I am taking our first of three family holidays in Mexico next Platts suggested that she would be good week. I was liberally dosed with bicarbonate of fronting a band. Sophie, who possesses a great soda, which did give me some temporary relief voice as well as wonderful stage presence producing some massive burps, which did heeded this advice and joined up with Brendan ease the pain, but only for a short while. The Garrity, Keel Bentham and John Wynne and situation did not improve over the weekend are a very successful band, The Score. We and I was forced to attend the G.P. walk in went to see them on Thursday night at the clinic on Easter Sunday where I was pleased White Swan, Dronfield, and they were very to be informed that the problem was muscular, good entertainment. Sophie is part of the and that the doctor opined that I was in very famous Dennett family, her dad being famous good shape and that I should manage the pain ventriloquist, Mike Dennett and Chick, still with paracetomol. It is evident that the bad busy working in Benidorm and Blackpool and cough I have had for the past six weeks has of course her equally famous brother, Russ, caused the problem. I now resolve to stop no stranger to this column, who has featured smoking after my holiday. in many bands, including the Human League Now that Dancing on Ice has come to an end, and is an extremely gifted guitarist and singer. my Saturday night choice is between Britain’s Sophie’s other brother Mike is an excellent got Talent and the Voice and I tend, courtesy drummer who has also featured in many bands. of Sky plus to watch both, my favourite being The race for the automatic promotion is really the Voice, where the standard is extremely hotting up with the Owls putting a big dent in high. I particularly like the inter changes the hopes of Huddersfield Town and now after between the judges and would dearly love a night’s drinking with the high personality Will losing on Monday, they are effectively out of it, leaving both Sheffield clubs fighting it out. I Am, who comes across as a particularly nice As leaders Charlton keep winning, they are guy. The glamour on the show is provided practically assured of finishing top, and it is by the very attractive and talented Jessie J. certain that one Sheffield club will occupy the One act on Britain’s Got Talent really caught second automatic place. This will leave the my eye; a group of pensioners entitled the club that does not finish second having to win Zimmers. I suspect that I was not alone in the play offs. Whoever gets into this position, thinking that they were going to be awful, but all Sheffield should get behind them in order surprisingly, they were very entertaining ang that we still have the exciting, and money got a unanimous vote of approval from all four judges. I do however find this programme making derby matches next season.

STEPS - THE Weekly Wit With... ALBERT ULTIMATE TOUR SNODGRASS After a break of 10 years, the multimillion selling, BRIT winning pop band STEPS are back. Claire, ‘H’, Faye, Lisa and Lee have reunited for an explosive TV documentary series on SKY Living, a new album and now a huge return to the live circuit with ‘The Ultimate Tour’ this month. The album and the tour will celebrate their biggest, chart topping hits. The Ultimate Collection and Tour marks the return of one of Britain’s best loved bands. From their first hit, ‘5, 6, 7, 8,’ STEPS went on to have an amazing 14 consecutive Top 5 hits. Memorable chart toppers included ‘Tragedy’, ‘One For Sorrow’ and ‘Heartbeat’. Their first album, ‘STEP ONE’ was certified five times platinum, cementing their position as the UK’s biggest pop sensations. Their next album, ‘STEPTACULAR’, featuring smash hits ‘Love’s Got A Hold Of My Heart’ and ‘After The Love Has Gone’, helped the album go four times platinum. In total, across 4 albums, STEPS sold an astonishing 15 million records. Steps will play the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on Sunday 15th April 2012 and also on Friday 27th April 2012. Tickets for both dates are still on general sale for £35-£100 (may be subject to booking fee). You can purchase tickets in person at our Box Office, by phone on 0114 256 56 56 or via our website www. motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk

competition Here at The Mercury we have managed to secure a pair of tickets to send one lucky reader to see Steps at the Arena this Sunday (15th). All you have to do is answer the question below and send your answer plus daytime contact details to either info@ mercurynewspaper.co.uk or via sending us a message on Facebook at www.facebook. com/mercury.newspaper Which of the following is a member of Steps? A) H B) Q C) C3PO Closing Date: 4pm Friday 13th April

“What would you like?” says the barman. “What would I like?” says Bob. “A bigger house, more money and a more attractive wife.” “No,” says the barman, patiently. “I meant what do you want?” “To win the lottery, for my mother-in-law to die and for my child to be born healthy!” “What’s it to be?” says the barman, less patiently. “A boy or a girl, I don’t care.” “You misunderstand me,” says the barman, impatiently, “I only asked what you want to drink.” “Oh,” says Bob, “I see. Why didn’t you say so? What have you got?” “Nothing at all,” says the barman. “I’m perfectly healthy.” I was in my taxi last night when I dropped a sexy girl off at her destination... “Oh god” she said, “I haven’t got any cash on me.” “Well” I replied, “there are other ways you can pay.” “I was hoping you were going to say that.” She said with a wink. “Great!” I said, “I’ll just get the credit card machine from the boot.” My school is so full of bulls**t. Some guy in sixth form is 50 seconds off the 5000m world record, and athletics people come into the school assembly saying he’s a future Olympic hopeful. But when I’m 30 seconds off the 100m world record at sports day, everyone laughs and calls me Fat! My first stand up attempt was a disaster. Mind you I was only nine months old at the time.

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Blink 182 will be headlining their first UK arena tour in over 8 years later this year, stopping off at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on Sunday 17th June. Extra standing tickets have just been released. These extra tickets are now on sale priced £33.19 (subject to booking fee). All American Rejects have just been announced as main support along with Twin Atlantic. Blink 182 were formed in San Diego in 1992 by Mark Hoppus and Tom De Longe and later joined by drummer Travis Barker. The band’s breakthrough album, Enema Of The State, was released in 1999 and went on to sell in excess of 15 million copies worldwide. Their next two albums, Take Off Your Pants And Jacket (2001) and blink 182 (2003) cemented their position as a pop punk supergroup. Additionally the band has won a number of MTV Awards throughout their career. Their latest album Neighborhoods was released last year. Tickets for blink 182 at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield, priced £33.19 (booking fee may apply) are available in person at the Arena box office, by phone on 0114 256 5656 and online at www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk bsite www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk

14/04/1912 - The Titanic hits an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40pm. The ship sinks the following morning with the loss of 1,517 lives 15/04/1989 - A human crush occurs at Hillsborough Stadium in the FA Cup Semi Final, resulting in the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans 16/04/1953 - Queen Elizabeth II launches the Royal Yacht HMY Britannia 17/04/1951 - The Peak District becomes the United Kingdom’s first National Park 18/04/1506 - The cornerstone of the current St. Peter’s Basilica is laid 19/04/1987 - The Simpsons premieres as a short cartoon on The Tracey Ullman Show 20/04/1968 - English politician Enoch Powell makes his controversial Rivers of Blood speech

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Your ambition has been laudable this year, but how successful has your application been? This last week in particular, some sociable strands have tempted you. There can be more of these this week, but this can also set up lots of choices, and some big aims could drift. Call me for more…

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LOCAL PUB PUTS A SPRING BACK INTO THE STEP OF THE ELDERLY It was eyes down as The Park View Sports Bar & Restaurant put a spring in the steps of Swinton’s senior citizens last week. Swinton residents are in the process of rejuvenating the area after the recession caused the village to lose its lustre and a lot of its community spirit. But with such a patriotic summer of events to come this year residents are pulling together to regain the Swinton they all know and love. Senior Citizens in Swinton dropped in at the Park View Sports Bar and Restaurant last Tuesday and enjoyed a 3-course carvery lunch, bingo & rafﬂe with real cash prizes resulting in a full house of happy customers requesting a regular senior citizens Wednesday afternoon bingo/lunch date. After lunch, landlord Chris Winterbourne took on the role of bingo caller and the customers organised a cash prize rafﬂe draw where Jason Mace MD of

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ATM SAFETY Using a cash machine is a very safe way of withdrawing cash but they are sometime the focus of criminal activity. Following common sense advice will reduce you changes of being a victim of this type of fraud. Choosing a cash machine Be alert and put your personal safety ﬁrst. If there is anything unusual about the cash machine or there are signs of tampering, do not use it and report it to the bank as soon as possible.

Using a cash machine If someone is behaving suspiciously or watching you, cancel the transaction and go to another machine. Don’t get distracted. Be particularly cautious if “well-meaning” strangers try to distract you or offer to help you. Shield your PIN. Stand close to the cash machine and always use your free hand to shield the keypad to prevent any prying eyes or hidden camera seeing your PIN.

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If you’re becoming increasingly forgetful, particularly if you’re over the age of 65, it may be a good idea to talk to your GP about early signs of dementia. As you get older, you may ﬁnd that your memory is not as good as it used to be. It’s normal for your memory to be affected by age, stress, tiredness, certain illnesses, or the medications for them. This can be annoying if it happens occasionally, but if it’s affecting your daily life or it’s worrying you, seek help. Your GP will discuss the possible causes of memory loss with you, including dementia. Dementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) associated with the decline of the brain and its abilities.

Other symptoms can include: increasing difficulties with tasks and activities that require concentration and planning depression changes in personality and mood periods of mental confusion difficulty saying the right words Most types of dementia can’t be cured, but if it’s detected early, there are ways you can slow it Leaving a cash machine down and maintain mental function. On completing a transaction, discreetly put Early diagnosis is therefore a crucial part of your money and card away before leaving the coping with dementia, says Clive Evers, director cash machine. of knowledge management at the Alzheimer’s Report incidents promptly. Make sure you Society. “It is crucial to get a diagnosis. It’s a store your bank’s phone number in your really important first step in getting treatment and mobile. If your card is retained by the cash care. Diagnosis can rule out other conditions that machine or your money is not dispensed, report might be treatable, such as depression, and other the incident to your bank immediately, ideally causes of confusion. using your mobile phone while you are still at A diagnosis can also help a person get information, advice and support, and enable them the machine. Destroy or preferably shred your cash machine and their family to plan for the future.”

and some mental tests where your behaviour may be assessed. You may also be given a brain scan. It’s important to make good use of this medical consultation. Write down questions you want to ask, make a note of any medical terms the doctor might use, and ask if you can come back if you think of any more questions you want to ask. Taking the opportunity to go back is quite important.

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Get a full explanation Another important step in the process is the doctor explaining the diagnosis. You have a right to know your diagnosis, but because there’s still a lot of stigma and anxiety about the condition, some doctors may hesitate to explain the diagnosis fully. They may feel justiﬁed in not doing so immediately, and may tell a carer or a family member instead. But the person with dementia ultimately has a right to know. Ongoing assessment The next step might be what’s called ongoing assessment. The GP should arrange to see you from time to time to see how you’re getting on. Because dementia is a progressive condition, the doctor may arrange another appointment with the specialist, perhaps after six months or a year. The GP and the specialist may also jointly prescribe any treatment that might be helpful.

Treatment and medication Depending on the stage of the condition, or any other issues observed by the doctor, you may be prescribed treatment such as anti-dementia drugs. However, not everybody will benefit from these drugs. You may be suffering from depression along with the dementia. There are many treatments for this. Therefore, the GP may consider giving you an anti-depression prescription, with input from the specialist or old-age psychiatrist. receipt, mini-statement or balance enquiry Most types of dementia can’t be cured, but there Evers explains the key steps in diagnosing when you dispose of them. are some exceptions. For example, dementia dementia and receiving treatment: For further information on cash machine caused by a head injury, fluid on the brain or The initial consultation crime and how to prevent it visit www. a tumour can be treated with surgery. But The fi rst step is to get an assessment by your financialfraudaction.org.uk for dementia that cannot be cured, such as GP. They can make a diagnosis, but may not Radio Sheffield had an open day last week with have access to the appropriate tests. Therefore Alzheimer’s, there are medicines that can be police officers from the Metropolitan Police prescribed initially by a consultant, and repeated the GP may decide to refer you to a specialist. who showed how to ensure that you are not a Most commonly, the specialist will be an old-age by the GP. These are generally prescribed to victim of this sort of crime. Did you know that psychiatrist or perhaps a geriatrician. It could be a people in the early and middle stages of the your bank’s phone number is on the reverse disease. They may prevent certain symptoms neurologist if you’re under 65 years old. of your card on the top left hand side in small Getting a full assessment getting worse for a period of time. Se printing? The next step will be to get a full assessment. Perhaps the most important type of treatment There was a programme on ITV1 on 5 April at Memory Clinics are becoming more widely is support and care. If you or a loved one has 9.00 pm called “Fraud Squad”. This was about available although they’re not yet widespread. A been diagnosed with dementia, you should ATM crime featuring the same police officers. Memory Clinic can analyse the previous medical start planning the care that will be required in This can still be seen online using ITV Player information gathered by the specialist or GP. You the future. Discuss the options with the people may then be asked to have a physical examination concerned: your family, your GP and local at http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/ authority. The Alzheimer’s Society is also a valuable source of support. It has branches in England, Ireland and Wales. Finally, there are things you yourself can do to maintain memory, independence and function. The Alzheimer’s Society can be contacted on 0845 3000 336.

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ʻSPRING FEVER!ʼ WITH DICENTRA, EPIMEDIUM AND PULSATILLA Spring has sprung and this month we are looking at some beauties! If I said Bleeding Hearts, Horny Goat Weed and Aphrodite’s Tears, would that pique your interest? Each have a connection to this month’s ﬂowers: Dicentra, Epimedium and Pulsatilla. Every one of these plants are interesting in their own right – and it is always great to be able to tell the story of the plants in your garden. Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin!

Dicentra Lore Our story is told using a Bleeding Heart ﬂower and like many fairytales it features a prince and princess. The prince is in love with the princess and expresses his affection by taking her gifts these are illustrated during the telling of the tale by taking a Bleeding Heart ﬂower apart (Bunnies, earrings, a dagger and a good imagination!). In the end, like many of these tales, the prince kills himself and the princess realises that she did rather like him after all. Alas, it was too late and her heart bleeds after her lost prince to this day Don’t you just love those happy endings!! Pulsatilla in Myth Now here’s a sorry tale - The myth of Adonis who was adored by both Aphrodite (Venus), goddess of love, and Persephone, goddess of the Underworld. A love triangle of possession and obsession, jealousy and seduction with a bit

of selfishness and vindictiveness thrown in for good measure. Arbitration came in the form of Calliope who ruled that Adonis split his time one third of the year with Aphrodite, one third with Persephone and, in order to regain his strength, a third by himself. Aphrodite wasn’t happy with the arrangement and cheated by wearing her alluring magic girdle – is there such a thing?! This caused Adonis to renege on the deal and spend his whole year with Aphrodite. It all ends with Adonis being killed by Aphrodite’s enraged lover Ares (Mars), in the guise of a wild boar. Persephone, filled with jealous rage had told Ares of Aphrodite’s infidelity. It is said that from the earth soaked with Adonis’ blood, pulsatillas or anenomes sprang to life. However there are those who say that they sprang from the tears of Aphrodite herself, when she witnessed his death. Epimedium On a lighter note the tale of Horny Goat Weed… Hundreds of years ago, a goat herder on the northern plains of China noticed persistent sexual behavior in his goats. He closely observed the goats and their conduct (he had a lot of time on his hands!) he became aware that whenever they ate certain plants – Epimedium being the worst culprit, the goats promiscuity was even more pronounced – and so it is told that the name Horny Goat Weed originates from this tale. This story is folklore and I for one cannot vouch for of its basis in fact! Now after hearing these tales you will never be short of conversation at BBQ’s in your garden. Try these varieties to brighten up your garden and your smalltalk!

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Sorry about the pun, but I hope you had a nice Easter weekend. We welcomed the one and only Michael Bolton who presented a special show on Saturday, and I’m pleased to announce there will be more celebrity extravaganzas coming up. Keep listening for details and don’t forget that we’ve got broadcasting legends Dave Lee Travis and Tony Blackburn here every single weekend from now on as well. As ever, we’ve got lots of great classic tunes and fun and games every day. The other morning on my show I asked what the most popular purchased gift was? It’s not a CD, DVD or a woolly hat and scarf, after that cold snap the other day. Tony in Herringthorpe actually thought it might be vouchers or money, Geraldine said wine and Gerry in Doncaster said the gift of love and kindness, which sounds nice anyway. Lots of people, including Barbara from Rotherham, were convinced it was either chocolates or an item of confectionary, and Jean in Aston said “smellies”. Well the answer was actually a book, either hardback or paperback. Do you turn to the shelves when you’re struggling for something for someone difﬁcult to buy for? Radio Nightingale broadcasts I’ll have lots more in the way of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week surveys about the things we do for the patients and staff of the and don’t do in the days ahead Rotherham General Hospital on and of course, the best of the 60s 945 &1350mw and Hospedia. For 70s and more. Listen in to win a more information about the station digital radio too on the Place Race visit www.radionightingale.org.uk weekday mornings at 8. Current volunteer vacancies: Saturday sports show presenter Football commentator Request collector (Tuesday or Wednesday morning) Fundraiser Voice over artist / creator Contact us on 01709 304244 for more information on volunteering.

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Easter has come and gone as have many of the traditions that used to take place at this time of year. The Church always celebrated this special occasion for Christians not only with services but also various rituals, some of which took place out and about in the local community often with children actively involved. Clubs were in some ways like the local churches, at the heart of many communities. They also offered special events at times such as Easter with activities that were enjoyable for people to join in with, especially the children. 90 year old Irene Lawson, who remains a member of the local club she was taken to a as child, shared some Easter memories with me. At the Radford Social in Coventry, festivals and holidays were always marked with treats for the children. ‘They used to have something on an Easter or Whitsun, they used to put all nuts or biscuits on the table for the children. There were Easter bonnet parades with the best ones winning prizes. I don’t remember ever winning it though! We had some good times there.’ In Darlington, John also recalled Easter parties at local clubs in the post war period, ‘with chocolate eggs, crisps and pop. Some kind of entertainment was also provided.’ Some clubs would organise the Easter bonnet competitions into different heats, with children and ladies being judged separately. Some of the home-made bonnets were elaborate affairs, lovingly constructed with the prize in mind. Contestants might have to parade not only around the club but also the local streets, weather permitting. Another way of marking Easter for children that has a more contemporary feel was to organise egg hunts with the lucky winners being awarded with big chocolate eggs. Whilst the children and women were busy with eggs and bonnets, the men would be taking part in their activities, not too far from their families. Clubs could apply for bar extensions over the holiday period and would be popular destinations for local people, as family groups. Whatever your religious leanings and views about drinking, it’s sad to see the decline of communal events that were once common in the pre-war period. Some of these continued into the 1970s and beyond but they have become rare. It is increasingly the case now that people mark each holiday in their own way, more likely to be at home, usually with drinking and eating involved. Or the holiday is spent participating in some form of paid for, commercialised entertainment with not one Easter bonnet in sight, let alone a home-made one.

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

Mondays

POOL NIGHT

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Thursdays

DRIFTIN’ KARAOKE Fridays

CARL’S FAB DISCO Saturday 14th April

KARAOKE NIGHT Sundays

CARL’S KARAOKE + OPEN THE BOX & BINGO

SUSAN BELL

INTERNATIONAL CLAIRVOYANT, SPIRITUALIST & MEDIUM

Wednesday 25th April

Mosborough Miners Welfare £6 Entry on the Door 7:30pm Start

TO BOOK THIS FABULOUS MEDIUM CALL 07871744757

www.suebell-medium.co.uk

QUEENS SOCIAL 4 QUEENS ROAD, SHEFFIELD S2 4DG

STEPHANIE KING’S STAGE ACADEMY SHOW

Come Along and Watch Clubland’s Stars of the Future FRIDAY 27TH APRIL 8PM TILL LATE - £2 ENTRY

Annual Conference Friday 13th April Blackpool 2 Places Remaining, Half Board and Coach Travel for £95.00 Contact J. Ulyatt, Manor Social on 0114 2530925 for details

FRANK WHITE BAND THE WHITE LION - SAT 21st APRIL

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BRADFIELD BREWERY

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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 12th April

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

Saturday 14th April

THE HUNTER BAND Sunday 15th April

SLITHER

Saturday 21st April

BOY 2

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

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

www.wadsleybridge-wmc.co.uk

Woodhouse Westend WMC

Mags & Michael Welcome You To

149 Sheffield Road Sheffield Tel: 0114 2693 057 MONDAY

THE ANGLERS REST

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

DANCE NIGHT & BINGO

A Great Selection of Cask Ales, Food and Drinks with Amazing Offers

THURSDAY

SAT 14th APRIL

QUIZ NIGHT

FOR A GALLON OF BEER + BINGO WEDNESDAY

MODERN SEQUENCE, BALLROOM, LATIN AMERICAN

DOMINO KNOCK OUT SUNDAY

BINGO/ OPEN THE BOX FRIDAY 13th April

CONNOR

SATURDAY 14th April

WAYNE STEEL A warm welcome from Diane and Dave at the

EARL MARSHALL PUBLIC HOUSE

TONY CHRISTIAN GREAT MALE VOCALIST

EVERY SUNDAY

KARAOKE WITH BOB & SUE Every Wednesday

BINGO

HANDSWORTH WMC

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

Weekend Live Entertainment Saturday 14th April

SLITHER

Sunday 15th April

HALLOWS DAY

QUIZ NIGHT

PARK GARDENERS Cricket Inn Road, Shefﬁeld Telephone: 07533543549

CRAIG OFFERS A WARM WELCOME TO CUSTOMERS OLD AND NEW

9:00PM MONDAY CASH & BEER PRIZES & JACKPOT

SUNDAYS CASH BINGO & 5 NUMBER BINGO

NEW HOURS

Sunday 15th April

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

FUNCTION ROOM

FREE TO HIRE -FULL FACILITIES

ON THE 52 BUS ROUTE ( EVERY 10 MINUTES)

ALAN TURNER Sunday 22nd April

RICHIE WALKLEY WMC ALEXANDER 287 Providence Road Walkley - Sheffield Tel: 0114 234 8956

Friday 13th April

READY STEADY SHOW 60s’ SHOW - MALE DUO

Saturday 14th April

REBECCA SPARKLE YOUNG FEMALE STAR

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

THE VICTORY CLUB 134 MAIN ROAD - DARNALL - SHEFFIELD TEL: 0114 244 2134

Sunday 15th APRIL

CRAIG McGANN BELLHOUSE ROAD WMC GREAT MALE VOCALIST - SUNDAY LUNCHES - 470BellhouseRoad-Shiregreen-01142456153 East Bank Road, Sheffield - 0114 272 8812

(NOON - 3PM) FROM £4.50 GREAT MEALS SERVED 6 DAYS A WEEK WEDNESDAY

Plus Fun Quiz

Dave’s General Knowledge Quiz with Cash & Beer Prizes

YOUR BEST LOCAL

FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE - RING FOR AVAILABLE DATES

FRIDAY

FRIDAY 13TH APRIL

A Warm Welcome from Jill & Steve

Karaoke With Stan Still

ROCK SOLID

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

TUESDAY 17TH APRIL

WEDNESDAYS

CROSSFIRE

MONDAY

BINGO

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

Saturda14th April

POISON ARROW Sunday 15th April

AK 47

Malin Bridge Inn

WEST YORKSHIRE’S PREMIER ROCK BAND!

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!

CURRY NIGHT •POPPADOMS & DIPS

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

ST GEORGE’S WEEKEND

DISCO

Special Weekend Offers Tug o’ War - Pie & Peas BBQ -Face Painting Apple Popping!

Find Us On Facebook!

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 15th April

LEE PAVER Sunday 22nd April

P 45’S

NORTHERN SOUL NIGHTS

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 14th April

FRIDAY 13th APRIL

GRAHAM’S FAMILY FUN NIGHT

WILSON ELLIS BAND Sunday 15th April

JOHN GILLAN Saturday 21st April

MIGHTY MAC

SATURDAY 14th APRIL

ALFIE RYAN

2 GUEST ARTISTS - FUN QUIZ - PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT - BINGO

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

SUNDAY LUNCH

EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT IN THE LOUNGE WITH SEAN

FRIDAYNIGHT

EVERY WEDNESDAY SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH

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

0114 2457 806

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS

LUCAS PRIMMER JUNCTION 25

Sunday 15th April

DION ANDRE’S ABSOLUTE 80S Tuesday 17th April

MARK GRAHAM Friday 20th April

COYOTE 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

MAHOGANY NEWT Thursday 19th April

SAUL

Saturday 21st April

QUANTUM

Sunday 22nd April

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

FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED

NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN

STEVIE RHYTHM SATURDAY 21ST APRIL

TONY

Lisa & Chris Welcome you to the

NOAH’S ARK

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

Friday 13th April

BECKY Saturday 14th April SAMMY GAYLE Monday

QUIZ NIGHT Tuesday

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

OPEN THE BOX Sunday

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

OPEN ALL DAY SAT& SUN

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

For Enquiries and More Information please call Simon on

FOOD SERVED UNTIL 6PM FREE WI-FI

JOHN SMITHS £2.15 PINT

We are next to St Cecilia’s Church

Saturday 14th April

ICON

SATURDAYNIGHT 3/4 SNOOKER TABLE

Thursday 12th April

Friday 13th April

2nd & 4th Friday of Every Month

FREE SANDWICHES!

Southey Green Road, Shefﬁeld, S5 7QQ

TEL: 0114 2325768 / 0114 2311101

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

BINGO

CARLING £2 PINT

Fully Air-Conditioned Concert Room & Lounge

Wednesday

Poker Night - 8:30pm Start

FREE POOL

SOUTHEY SOCIAL CLUB

Monday

Pool Night - New Members Welcome

12 NOON - 6 PM CARLING £2 PER PINT

5 Number Bingo, Spin The Wheel

45 Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield S5 6HU

S2 4LE, Tel: 0114 2550 163

Live Entertainment SATURDAY 14TH APRIL

VICKY JAY

OPEN THE BOX - FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY FRIDAY 13th APRIL - JACKPOT £550

SHEFFIELD LANE WMC

Old Crown Inn 137 London Road, Sheffield

Sunday 22nd April

TOP MALE VOCALIST SUNDAY 15th APRIL

SUE & PAUL’S ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Gemma and Mike Welcome You To...

07832 903471

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

BOUNDARY ACADEMY

NOW OPEN AT JORDANTHORPE PARKWAY, S8 8BU!

LIVE TERTAINMENT

EVERY Y SATURDA

April 14th - MISS T April 21st - DARREN DALE

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

IF YOU HAVE AN UPDATED PUBLICITY PICTURE PLEASE SEND IT THROUGH TO US AT INFO@MERCURYNEWSPAPER.CO.UK

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BRADFIELD BREWERY

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

Richard & Wendy Welcome You to

The Nailmakers Arms The Silver Fox Backmoor Road, Hemsworth, Shefﬁeld S8 8LB

Jean Welcomes you to

The Railway

Linda & Martin Welcome You To

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

Telephone: 07976 212592 or 0114 258 6036

Due to Public Demand!

I Now Open Every Night (except Tues) Mon - Wed - Thurs Open 8 pm Fri - Sat Open 5 pm Sun Noon

Tuesdays - POKER NIGHT Wednesday - NAILMAKERS UNPLUGGED

Acoustic Jam ‘Sit In’ - 8:30pm Start

Saturdays

Open 12 noon on Match Days

Thursday - DARTS LEAGUE

Evening - Chris Johnson & Friends - guitarist/vocals

Trevor Allen entertains every fortnight

+ Shove Ha’Penny, Table Football, Cards & Dominoes Always Available

Live Entertainment

Wednesdays - From 8pm

Open Mic Night with Trevor Allen Ballroom Dancing in the Concert Room with the music by Dione All who love to sing & dance are welcome!

Saturday 14th April - KARAOKE WITH KEV

Fridays - From 5pm

FREE WI-FI! FOR ALL CUSTOMERS

Frequent Bands & Live Music!

Sundays - Open from Noon

Come and Watch Our Six Foot Screen!

Poker at 3pm - Quiz With a Twist at 5pm Money & Prizes plus Play Your Cards Right!

Absolutely Perfect for Christenings

839 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge S36 1DR 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

Probably the Oldest Licenced Premises in Sheffield

Concert Room Available For Hire

SAT 21st APRIL

50S & 60s Night!

40 Seater Outdoor Area - Safe and Secure!

BAND - DISCO - FANCY DRESS

The Fox

THE

BELLE VUE

Robin Lane, Beighton, Sheffield 0114 247 9613

Cricket Inn Road, S2 5AT

ON TWO DIGITAL SCREENS

With Our Own Supertram Stop Next Door!

0787 0644 738

EVERY TUESDAY

CASSIEOKE FUN NIGHT IRISH BINGO & MORE

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT KAY & DOUGY

EVERY THURSDAY

(FORMERLY OF THE SHELDON) WELCOME CUSTOMERS OLD & NEW

QUIZ & IRISH BINGO BEER VOUCHER PRIZES FREE REFRESHMENTS

SATURDAY 14th April

DAVE THE RAVE’S DISCO! 8 TILL LATE!

EVERY 2ND FRIDAY

KARAOKE EVERY SUNDAY 3PM TILL 8PM WITH STEVE B

CASSIEOKE EVERY DAY

BINGO - 12NOON TO 3PM CASH PRIZES

VINCENT

SPECIAL DEALS ON FOOD & DRINK!!

FOOD SERVED ALL DAY

THE IMPERIAL - SAT 14th APRIL

RENISHAW M.W. 138 Main Road, Renishaw S31 9UW - Tel: 01246 434 157 proudly presents

LET’S TALK SPORT with

DAVID HIRST and

KEITH EDWARDS

plus Female Comedien

CHRISTINE COLES

(Not for the Faint Hearted!)

TUESDAY 24TH APRIL - FROM 8PM TICKETS £5 - AVAILABLE FROM THE CLUB PIE & PEA SUPPER INCLUDED

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 27th April

THE SHERLOCKS Great Band! 8.00 pm onwards

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 14th April

WAYNE SAMUELS Saturday 21st April JADE ADAMS

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 13TH APRIL

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

SATURDAY 14TH APRIL

VINCENT

SUPERB MALE VOCALIST

SUNDAY 15TH APRIL

DEEPCAR BRASS BAND ON STAGE AT 8:30PM

WEDNESDAY 18TH APRIL

BUSKERʼS NIGHT WITH THIS WEEKʼS HOST

Saturday 26th May

MARTIN DALTON & FRIENDS SATURDAY 21ST APRIL

Stars In Their Eyes STEVE BEYER Grand Charity Night THE ONE & ONLY

(EX UNFORGETTABLES) BE EARLY TO GET A SEAT!

DJ BIG BIRD EVERY WEEKEND

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 14TH APRIL

RAPTURE SUPER FEMALE DUO

WHITTINGTON ALBION ROAD NEWBOLD WMC OLD MINERS SOCIAL CLUB

Thirlmere Road, Newbold, Chesterﬁeld, S41 8EJ

Saturday 14th April

DEBBIE FRANCIS Sunday 15th April

DAVE LLOYD

SUNDAY 15TH APRIL

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

SATURDAY 21st APRIL

CLUB CHESTERFIELD Chester Street, Chesterfield T: 01246 234200

MATT ANDREWS GREAT MALE VOCALIST RISE

SUPERB MALE/FEMALE 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 14th April - CLASSIC ROCK

MOTORCITY

Motown Tribute with a member of Mike and the Mechanics

Saturday 14th April

SARAH POLLIN Sunday 15th April

KENNY FRANCIS Saturday 21st April

POCKET ROCKET Sunday 22nd April

Saturday 21st April -Sheffield’s finest!

KATHY RYAN

£2 Entry - Classic Rock!

Tuesday Night Auction - 7pm - Finish

Saturday 28th April

Bingo Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday

ROGER

CARELESS WHISPER £2 Entry - Rock Night! CARVERY FROM £4.60 FOOD SERVED ALL DAY

CASK ALES NOW BEING SERVED

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

Top Weekend Entertainment

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 14th APRIL JOHN FITZPATRICK SUN 15th APRIL TRAV RODGERS FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE

EAST DENE SOCIAL CLUB LTD DONCASTER RD, ROTHERHAM TEL: 01709 363323 THURSDAY 12th April

STEFFI ACKROYD Top Vocalist

SATURDAY 14th April

BIG TIME CHARLIE Top Four Piece Instrumental Band

SUNDAY 15th April

CK2

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

BINGO

FRIDAY 27TH APRIL

SOUL NIGHT

7:30 Onwards, Bar Until 11:15pm

GREASBROUGH WMC

JON STRINGER

Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham

Saturday 28 April

CHILDREN ALLOWED ON WEDNESDAYS BUT NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON SATURDAYS

RAY DAVID

RENISHAW M.W. 138 Main Road, Renishaw S31 9UW - Tel: 01246 434 157

EVERY THURSDAY COUNTRY & WESTERN Thursday 12th April

NANCY ANN LEE Saturday 14th April

PURE MAGIC QUEEN TRIBUTE ACT Thursday 19th April

TRAVIS LOGAN AIR CONDITIONING

Traditional Home Cooked Food

FIXATION BEV BROOKES RICKY GRAHAM Sunday 15th April

Tuesday 17th April

SILVERWOOD MINERS WELFARE

Doncaster Road, Dalton, Rotherham, S65 3ET

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

KARAOKE

ZUMBA CLASS DISCO

QUIZ

01709 551117

ENVY

Saturday 14th April

SATURDAY

TUESDAY

COACH PARTIES ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Saturday 21st April

Friday 13th April

TUESDAY 7PM - 8PM

Great Boy/Girl Duo

Saturday 14th April

EDITION AT

We Show

BINGO EVERY NIGHT

MEMBERS & AFFILIATED MEMBERS ONLY SNACK BAR OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

MARTIN ASTON

www. mercurynewspaper .co.uk

29 Albion Road - Rotherham Centre Tel: 01709 512545

Tel: 01246 451961

Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield - 01246 450 770

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Online

Station Lane, Old Whittington, Chesterfield

In the Old Lounge 9:30 Start

Wednesday 11th April

VERTIGO

Saturday 14th April

INFINITY

Sunday 15th April

AMERICAN HEARTBEAT Wednesday 18th April

BOYZ

“SHOUT ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS” 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

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

EVERY FRIDAY LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Saturday 14th April

LETZ ZEP £8 ADV - £10 OTD Saturday 21st April

WHO’S NEXT £8 ADV - £10 OTD Saturday 28th April

A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY £9 ADV - £12 OTD

RAWMARSH TRADES & LABOUR CLUB

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

Saturday 14th April

COYOTE

Sunday 15th April

SCOTT POWELL FROM AUGUST THE 3RD & EVERY WEDNESDAY TO FOLLOW - AUCTION NIGHT

Doncaster & Rotherham Club Listings

Sponsored by

BRADFIELD BREWERY

DONCASTER TRADES South Mall, Frenchgate Centre, Doncaster

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 13TH APRIL

Friday 13th April

MIKE FORD

(Vocal Entertainer)

(6 Piece Female Fronted Band)

COUNTRY & WESTERN

Saturday 14th April

Sunday 22nd April

SATURDAY 14TH APRIL

(Glam Rock Band) Sunday 15th April

(Male Fun Duo)

Saturday 21st April

DAVE SEVILLE

WILSON ELLIS BAND

TIGER FEET

TOBY FLETCHER TOP MALE VOCALIST

2 REAL

Tuesday 24th April

COYOTE

DARREN YORK

(5 Piece Live Commercial Rock)

TUESDAY 17TH APRIL

DENISE JOHNSON FEMALE VOCALIST

Tel: 01302 326313

www.doncastertrades.co.uk

(Male Vocal) Friday 27th April

Tuesday 17th April

JON ALEX

DENISE JOHNSON

(Male Vocal)

Friday 20th April

(Female Vocalist) Saturday 28th April

(Male Vocalist)

(4 Piece Female Fronted Band)

STONEHEART

JON DEAN

ARMTHORPE ASKERN SPA CLUB CORONATION CLUB Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster Tel: 01302 831393 Friday 13th April

Moss Road, Askern, Doncaster - Tel: 07950 980268

Forthcoming Entertainment Saturday 14th April

TOP RANKRETRO DISCO REUNION! NIGHT

JAILHOUSE BLUES BROTHERS

Saturday 14th April

Saturday 21st April

FRESHLY SQUEEZED STAR GIRL DUO

Superb Bon Jovi Tribute

KERRY M TOP FEMALE SINGER

Saturday 21st April

Friday 20th April

Great Boy/Girl Duo from Liverpool

GIANT

48K

SKY TV NOW SHOWING

YOUNG TALENT GROUP

Every Wednesday - BINGO with ALL CASH PRIZES! Last Friday of Every Month NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN

FREE ROOM HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS CALL PAUL ON 07950 980268 FOR INFO

SATURDAY 14TH APRIL - TOP 60s BAND

with MEMPHIS JACK - Sine FM

SUNDAY 15TH APRIL - STAR FEMALE VOCALIST

SAT 14TH APRIL KNOCKOUT MALE VOCALIST

Pleasley Road, Whiston Tel: 01709 377003

TUES 17TH APRIL

EARLY BOOKINGS ADVISED!

KARAOKE with Sue & Paul TUESDAYS

KARAOKE with Sue & Paul

THURSDAY & SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT

2 MEALS FOR £10 MENU Available Monday - Saturday

WAYNE ADAMS

CATHERINE COOPER STAR YOUNG FEMALE SINGER

FRI 20TH APRIL

VICTORIA FRANCIS TOP FEMALE VOCALS

SAT 21ST APRIL

Last Friday of Every Month

CASK ALES AVAILABLE

ALL WELCOME TO A SUPERB EVENING’S ENTERTAINMENT DOORS OPEN 7.00 PM SHOW 8.30 PM BINGO IN LOUNGE INFO FROM SEC 07801 606271

FRI 13TH APRIL

The Sitwell Arms £6.95

FRIDAY 20TH APRIL SHEFFIELD’S TOP ROCK BAND

WHEATLEY W.M.C Morley Road, Doncaster DN1 2TN Tel: 01302 360984

ROCK N’ ROLL NIGHT

Tel:0114 2551909

BALBY ROAD RECREATIONAL CLUB Balby Road, Doncaster Tel: 364692

SUNDAY CARVERY

SMITHYWOOD WMC Smithywood Road - Woodseats

TOP GUN & TOP SUPPORT VELOZITY

Amazing Blues Bros & Soul Duo

JIMBO JOVI

Sunday 15th April

LOCAL GUEST BEERS GREAT FOOD

DUAL IMPACT

EXCELLENT MALE DUO SUNDAYS - QUIZ NIGHT WIN A GALLON OF BEER MONDAYS - BINGO Become a fan of Balby Rec on Facebook

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PREVIEW PARADISE LOST - 24/04 - CORPORATION

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Supplying us all with a much needed injection of brutal heavy metal, Yorkshire rockers Paradise Lost have confirmed a show at Sheffield’s Corporation on 24th April. Fresh from their appearance at rock Mecca Hammerfest back in March, the five piece originally from Halifax are set to ignite Sheffield with their unique concoction of fast paced, energetic belters which has gained them a position within the rock Gods of fame. With support supplied by Insomnium and Vreid, this show will no doubt hold a poignant Yorkshire stamp on the band’s performance, one not to be missed. With a staggering thirteen studio albums under their belt, Paradise Lost are unquestionably one of Yorkshire’s finest musical exports. Pioneers within the specific genre of gothic metal, notably sparked from their 1991 release ‘Gothic,’ the group are set to release their hugely anticipated new album ‘Tragic Idol’ just one day before their Sheffield performance, allowing the audience to enjoy brand new and exclusive material. Tantalising the musical core of their dedicated fan base, guitarist Gregor explains on a fan website… ‘the [new CD was] again produced by Jens Bogren and is influenced by classic doom metal and classic metal. I would say it is more melodic than the last record whilst retaining the heaviness. There are lots of guitar solos and melodies..’ Hugely familiar with the international stages of rock, Paradise Lost have a fan base which touches an international level, with audiences showing appreciation for the group all over the world. In 2010, the quartet headlined infamous festival Ozzfest, along with touring both Europe, Asia and America since their triumphant formation in 1988. After celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2008 with the release of their much praised live DVD/2CV ‘The Anatomy of Melancholy,’ as well as excusive live shows surrounding this event with Anathema ad My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost have become as much of an institution within British rock as Black Sabbath and Def Leopard and truly are one of the genres greats. Expect to be blown away by Paradise Lost at their performance on 24th April at Sheffield’s Corporation. Tickets are on sale now, priced £14.50. The show is 14+ with doors at 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.corporation.org.uk or by calling 01142760262. Check out the website for all the latest details. See you there!

It’s all too easy for a band to fall into their comfort zone within a specific genre and disregard the fact that progression in music is all about breaking boundaries. Modern Day Escape know this all too well, with their fiery new release Under The Gun a tell-tale sign this hard rock quintet are all about pushing the very limits of progressive hardcore. A group who are by no means strangers to the international stages of rock, Modern Day Escape return with their third studio album by Standby Records, a bolsteringly hardcore release which, needless to say, is their grittiest work to date. Unlike the standard hardcore twelve track release which fails to pause for a lung full of breath throughout, Under The Gun provides a refreshingly rare rest bite within. Although predominantly a hard rockers dream, the tracking order on the album allows for a varied feel within its genre. Forget blowing our ear drums out with bruising vocal screams and glass shattering bass lines, Modern Day Escape have come up with a concoction of both melodic and progressive tunes alike. Tracks ‘Life Is a Bitch’ focuses largely on lyrical cleans alongside the explosive opening number ‘City Of Thieves,’ spearing the very essence of energetic rock with their own uniquely melodic interpretation. New single ‘the Syndicate’ follows much in the same vein, which although on first listen could be interpreted to obtain pop punk elements, the break downs and trashiness of its chorus well and truly speaks otherwise. Others ‘Feels On The Darkside’ and ‘Voiceless’ all work effortlessly to stamp their whole hearted punch within the ten track release, aiding both the versatility and bolshiness of Under The Gun. Modern Day Escape emerge from the shackles of many up-coming US rock bands, however harbouring enough fervour and enthusiasm for hard rock and all its elements to break free of the traditional American rock stereotype. With Sandra Alvarenga (former Black Veil Brides drummer) taking the reins within the rhythmic section, the five piece are back after their 2009 studio work ‘House Of Rats,’ which although failing to high five commercial airplay, did secure the quartets position within the hard rock catalogue of fame. A group who are pumped up to reach new heights, Modern Day Escape are set to prove everyone they have what it takes to smash their way onto rockers playlists on a massive level.

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by stuart renton After spending my days in front of a PC, the last thing I’d want is to spend my evenings in front of the same computer. This is because, one, I have a life, and two, I do not currently reside in my parent’s basement where my only experience of sex is through comic books and soft-core porn role playing games. But I’m quite prepared to kiss my life goodbye, for action adventure sequel, Diablo 3, is coming. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that Diablo 3 is the sequel to Diablo 2, but if you’re too young to remember that far back (2000), here’s a recap: Diablo is a role playing series where you explore a fantasy world in search of the evil demon, Diablo. It’s a simple concept and created by US developer, Blizzard, it’s no surprise that very little has changed with this latest iteration. As with all reviews, all you care about is the release date and whether the game is any good. And Diablo 3 is good; very good in fact. It’s basically exactly the as Diablo 2 (which was exactly the same game as Diablo), but here everything has been supercharged. Blizzard has done a lot of work on the game in terms of graphics, and you’ve got rich environments, cool monsters, and a fantastically evocative and immersive world in which to play. Sure, it’s basically the same finger action throughout the entirety of the game: you run around killing everything in sight and looting monsters (if you were expecting a different kind of “finger action” you’ll be sorely disappointed). There’s a lot of mouse clicking and Diablo is a Repetitive Strain Inducing nightmare. As an adventure game Diablo is dripping with character and atmosphere, but quite why Blizzard felt the need to dumb it down so much is a worrying trend. There aren’t a lot of choices to be made, from character development to seeking out the next location; it’s all been done for you. Even the beloved Town Portal Scrolls have been removed (you can now destroy your loot for money on the fly), thus eradicating the need for those “exciting” loot runs where you got to find out what all your unidentified magical items were. That said, while Diablo doesn’t tax the grey matter in any capacity, it more than makes up for that in gameplay, which it has in spades. In fact, if it were a spade, it would be a really fantastic looking one (probably made out of gold or platinum or something) that everyone would really enjoy using. In summary, if you liked Diablo 2 then you will love Diablo 3. With its mindless gameplay it’s the sort of game to suck you in and never let go (oh, if I had a pound for every time someone had said that to me*). I’ve played it through twice now and I still want to go back and revisit the game through another class. And that’s the sign of a great title; or that I’ve had my genes spliced with those of a sheep. You decide when the game is released in May.

Overall: 9.5/10 - a true masterpiece and a sure ﬁre contender for game of the year 2012. *I’d have about three quid.

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Berwyn Hotel BLACKPOOL Prime Position overlooking Glynn gardens and Promenade All Rooms En-Suite with Excellent Food & Acommodation Car Park Available SPRING SPECIAL Monday - Friday Bed & Breakfast

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Greenmount Hotel Central Pier Location, All rooms E/S, TV, Teas & Coffee Facilities, Children under 12 half price, Lic Bar with Pool Table, Groups Welcome

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Situated near to the Tower & the Winter Garden

NOW BOOKING FOR SPRING, & SUMMER Under 10s FREE

4 Nights Bed & Breakfast £80

Children Under 10 Free when staying with 2 Adults

• Licensed Bar • Tea/Coffee facilities • TVs www.blackpool-lodges.co.uk stay@blackpool-lodges.co.uk

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01253 625069

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APPLETON GUEST HOUSE 17 Yorkshire Street, Blackpool • Family owned licensed Hotel • 2 minutes from Central Pier • Good food and cleanliness assured •Highly Recommended Licensed Hotel • Clean En-Suite Rooms • Breakfast & Evening Meals Highly commended • You will not be disappointed

BOOKING FOR SUMMER BREAKS Mon - Fri BB&EM £99 B&B from £22 Call Sharon:

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Croft Lane, Croft, Skegness PE24 4PF Email: oldchequersinn@aol.com

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Static and touring caravan park that is surrounded by unspoilt countryside close to fishing ponds and only 10 mins from Skegness

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Mon - Fri £64 BB All Year Round

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FILEY

• 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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The Swallow Holiday Apartments Luxury, modern, fully equipped holiday studio apartment for 2 people and apartments for 4 to 5 people Book Tickets for the SPA Theatre & Royal Hall through us and receive a great discount! Central Location next to SPA & South Beach, close to town centre Gay Friendly - Families Welcome

Please Phone Paul or Lou on

01262 679301 www.hotelswallow.com

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On Quiet Site

From £180 to £400 per week

Near Club Tropicana FOR DETAILS PLEASE CALL

07976 820640

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SPRING BREAKS 4 NIGHTS

B& B for £80

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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

Site Fees Paid to 2013

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INGOLDMELLS 6 BERTH • 2 BEDROOM CARAVAN Clean, All Mod Cons, Freeview TV, Close to Beach, Market, Fun Fair, Pubs & Clubs Families Only

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WOODLEIGH HOTEL 8 BEDROOMS, 7 EN-SUITE SUPERB KITCHEN VERY GOOD SITE EASY ACCESS TO ALL AMENITIES

Tel: 01253 624997 Speak to Lynn www.woodleighhotel.co.uk

While on holiday in Skegness why not pay us a visit at The Old Chequers Inn A listed building believed to be the oldest Inn in Lincolnshire. You will be greeted with a warm and friendly welcome. Award winning for our food, service, even our toilets have an award! Lunches 12 - 2 Tues - Sat two meals for £9.50 Sunday Carvery 12 - 3 which includes 5 roasts and a selection of fresh local veg, we are told we are the best on the East Coast ( Booking advisable ) Starters & Desserts £3.50 Main Course £8.25 Evenings we have an Early bird menu 6 - 7pm from £5.95 our a la carte restaurant have main courses from £6.95

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

Excellent Home Cooked Food, Close to Beach/Spa, chair lift to both ﬂoors. Colour TVs and Tea/Coffee facilities in all rooms.

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01262 677387

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Open 7 Days

01253 624116

Fully Licensed 50 Yards from the Seafront Close to all the Pubs, Clubs & Entertainment On the Sea Front

•Sleeps 2-6 •Fully Equipped •Pets Welcome •On Site: Shop, Fish & Chips, Club & Bar, Restaurant, Laundry etc.

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TEL: 07714 154450

Weekends - Friday to Sunday Sea View, B& B - £95 Monday-Friday £110

The Tobermory Hotel

1,2 & 3 BEDROOM CHALETS

Holiday cottages & static caravans to let on small, rural ﬁshing lake site.

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BUTLINS SKEGNESS Summer Breaks Open March to November

Fully Equipped, 3 to 4 Bed Caravans with Cooker, Freeview TV, Microwave Oven, Washing Machine, Competitive Prices. BUTLINS PASSES AVAILABLE Telephone Kim or Norman on

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CLEETHORPES Choose from a Bungalow by the Sea or Two Country Cottages FULL FACILITES

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Tel: 0114 2643954 07789 783716

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Family Run Hotel, Private Car Park, Close to Town Centre & All Ammenities

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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

RING FOR DETAILS 07817 225879 www.seabreakersfiley.co.uk

BRIDLINGTON Beachside Holiday Chalets 200 Yards to the Sea 2 and 3 Bedroomed Available Can sleep up to 8 people Fully equipped - Small Pets Welcome Very Clean - Easy Parking Outside Chalet Close to Pubs, Shops, Italian Restaurant, Fish and Chips + Much, Much More! Call Sue anytime on

07773 728484 or 01262 608782

WHITBY

Delightful 3 bed cottage, close to the sea

Has been refurbished to a very high standard, Sleeps 6. GCH, Whirlpool bathroom suite, Sky TV, DVD. Cleanliness & comfort guaranteed.

Spring Specials Mon - Fri £218 for 6 people Sorry no pets/no smokers

All Inclusive Available from £348 to £486 per week Short weekend breaks £138 for 2 people PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR A BROCHURE & DVD

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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

Bed, Breakfast and Evening Meal Ground Floor Bedrooms - All Rooms En-Suite Reduced Rates for Children & OAPs - Car Parking

www.glynvalehotel.co.uk Telephone: 01754 767190

The Palm Court

ASH-LEE & PUFFIN APARTMENTS BRIDLINGTON

Sleeps 2 to 6 People

GREAT VALUE FROM ONLY £190 FOR 2 PEOPLE AND £395 FOR 6 PEOPLE PER WEEK FULLY EQUIPED •PARKING PROVIDED FROUND FLOOR AVAILABLE

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SKEGNESS

Richmond Holiday Centre 3 Bedrooms • Fully Equipped • TV Separate Showers • Shops On Site Full Entertainment • Bingo Book from 4th to 20th April and enter a draw to Win a FLAT SCREEN TV!

JUNE WEEKLY SPECIALS £250 Call Hayden on 07787356152

Quiet Family Park, Nr Scarborough (2 miles), All Hard Standing Pitches, Fully Equipped , Superb up - market site on the A170

Tel: 01723 361 178 Pictures on our Website

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10 Minutes to the Beach, Close to all ammenities, Superb Site Close to Filey, Full ammenities

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BRIDLINGTON Holiday Flats Ground Floor 2 Mins to Sea Tel:01262 678671 07940 566879 MABLETHORPE Kirkstead Holiday Park 10 Mins from Beach/Local Attractions Play Areas/Clubhouse Showers/Laundrette Brouchure Available

15 Seaview Rd, Skegness PE25 1BW 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

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

Fantastic Hotel with Ample Car Park Monday to Friday Specials 5 Minutes to Seafront

NOW BOOKING EASTER/SUMMER 2012 Also, Superb Holiday Apartment For 2 to 6 Person with Seaviews

CALL 01754 763 941

SPRING BREAKS

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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

INGOLDMELLS Family Run Superb Caravan

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

07947 806514 There’s a Warm Welcome from Lorraine & Neville at the

BEESTON LODGE HOTEL 103 Drummond Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 3EH

The Home of The Stars Fully Licensed - Near the Sea Front Car Park - Ground Floor Available

(01754)767711

SUMMER SPECIALS

www.palmcourtskegness.co.uk South Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3HP

TEL: 01754 765533

www.oceancourthotel.net ALL ROOMS WITH EN-SUITE FACILITIES

Maggie, Terry and Sean - Family from Barnsley

SPRING MID-WEEK SPECIAL

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

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

Mon-Fri B&B £79pppn www.beestonlodgehotel.co.uk info@beestonlodgehotel.co.uk

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

01775 761690 www.lakeross.co.uk

INGOLDMELLS 6 BERTH - 2 BEDROOM

Luxury Caravan with Sea Views Close to All Pubs, Clubs, Shops Two Minutes to the Sea Washer, TV, All Amenities Available March to October

TEL: 0114 2578920 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 Further details

01754 872341

Call Trudy 01775 768433

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MABLETHORPE

Trunch Lane, Chapel St. Leonards, Skegness

JACOBS MOUNT

Touring & Camping from £10

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

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8 Berth Luxury Caravan Parklands Estate near Eastgate Market Two TV’s - Free Gas Bottles Most Dates Available Telephone Ken on 0114 233 9483

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VACANCIES IN APRIL,MAY & SEPT

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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 Grosvenor Hotel

Robin Hood’s Bay 4 NIGHTS B&B Monday - Friday only £80pp 2 People Sharing

Price includes Easter but not Bank Holidays

All Rooms En-Suite, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Licensed Bar. Bar Meals Available TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE with Steve Phillips (Rhythm & Blues) WEDNESDAY NIGHTS Curry and a Pint - Only £6.99

Tel: 01947 880320 www.thegrosvenor.info

SLEIGHTS WHITBY 4* Holiday Cottages Bungalows with Private Gardens & parking Ideal for Couples & Families Dogs Welcome Ideal for Coast & Country

Tel: 01947 810763

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local football Meadowhall League Tinsley Trophy Semi-Final Tim Council was once again the hero for Penistone Church. He scored twice to help Penistone beat Mosborough B 3-1 at Mosborough Miners Welfare. The Division Two outﬁt will now take on Rawson Spring on Tuesday 24th April at Bracken Moor in the Final. Premier Division It has been an excellent week for Premier Division leaders Hackenthorpe A , who won twice in the past week. On Thursday, they comfortably beat Mosborough A 4-0 at Davy Sports Club. They followed up that win with a smilar performance against Greenhill White Hart at the same venue. Thomas Nolan (2) and Luke Dixon gave them a convincing 3-0 win to put them seven points clear of rivals Royal Earl. Royal Earl, however, do have two game spare. Alex Rippon scored twice to help High Noon to a 3-1 away win over Handsworth Turf Tavern. The win helps High Noon consolidate third position.

by Michael Clarke

County Senior League Premier Division Athersley Recreation have effectively clinched the Championship with an impressive 5-1 away win over High Green Villa on Saturday. The goals came from Adam White (2), Tom Harban, Jack Briscoe and Richard Green. Athersley are now six points clear with a game to go. Second placed Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves have given themselves a very slim chance of taking it, after a 1-0 win over South Kirkby Colliery at Millar’s Walk. Stocksbridge do have a game in hand of the leaders, but would need to win both their remaining games and hope that Athersley lose to Swallownest Miners Welfare. Still, they would need a monumental goal difference swing of 22 goals. Penistone move down to third, after they were held 2-2 by second bottom Sheffield Reserves at the Transport Ground. Last years’ Champions Swallownest Miners Welfare made it eight wins in twelve, when they beat Everest FC 3-1 at home. Chris Esberger starred with two goals to his name for the hosts. Millmoor Juniors won their first league match since January. Martin Jones settled the game scoring the only game to beat Wombwell Main. Handsworth Reserves ended a similar run, as they won for the first time since December. They were massive 5-0 winners over Davy FC at Davy Sports Club.

Division One Wadsley Bridge WMC secured an impressive 8-2 victory over Intake Ball Inn at Chaucer Sports Centre. Adam Askwith scored a hat-trick for the hosts, with Bradley Spencer and Karl Fox both scoring twice apiece. On Thursday, goals from Adam Duckworth and Sam Caborn gave HSBC a 2-1 away win over bottom side Beighton Magpies. The win takes HSBC into third place. Division One There wa sa big midweek game in Division Two the First Division, with second placed Rawson Spring moved three points clear Frecheville hosting in-form Aqua Force at the top of the Second Division with Barnsley. Aqua Force took all three a 7-1 win over Hackenthorpe B. Both points with a single goal from Paul Todd Jordan and David Cutts scored Hepplestone. They followed up that hat-tricks for the league leaders. win with an impressive 7-2 vistory over Ridgeway Athletic just edged out Bramley Sunnyside Juniors on Saturday. Winn Gardens in a five goal thriller Matthew Thorton and Ben McLee at Ridgeway Sports & Social Club. were both on the score-sheet, as Aqua Ridgeway won the game 3-2 to cement Force moved into fourth placed. They their mid-table position. Ridgeway also still have five games in hand of leaders won on Thursday night. They beat City Houghton Main and are rising rapidly. Taxis New Inn 3-1 at home. Houghton Main are not showing signs Also on Thursday, Adam Dickinson of slipping up though. They saw-off scored three times for Hackenthorpe B, as they beat Mosborough B 4-3 at home. Worksop Parramore 3-1 on their own patch. The goals for Houghton came from Aaron Tate, Lewis Clayton and Division Three Centre Spot and FC Darnall played out Adam Street to reinforce their seven point lead at the top. an exciting six goal thriller at Jaunty Second placed Frecheville edged a nine Park. Daniel Meadows started the scoring with an angled drive after a little goal thriller with Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Reserves 6-3. Frecheville’s over two minutes to give Centre Spot goals came from Daniel Bainbridge (2), the lead. That goal was followed up John Higgins, Rob Ward, Matt Hunter by goals from Ben Marples and Adam and Adam Tyler. Clayton. Mohammed Mohsen pulled a goal back Third placed Penistone Church Reserves were held 3-3 at home by Thorpe for FC Darnall with an excellent goal. Mohsen shaped to go left before curling Hesley. The result helps neither team in their chase for promotion, with in-form the ball with his right foot inside the team Aqua Force Barnsley coming up goalkeepers right hand post from 18 on the blindside. yards. Daniel Meadows added another Swinton Station Athletic cemented their to make it 4-1. mid-table position with an excellent 6-1 FC Darnall pulled another goal back, victory over Sheffield Athletic. Gareth when Fahim Islam fired home through a crowded box to end an excellent half Alford was the hero, scoring a hat-trick at Kilnhurst Recreation Ground. of football. Oughtibridge WMSC made it five wins There was no further scoring in in six games, as they beat Caribbean a second-half which Centre Spot Sports 3-1 at home. Strachan Sampson, dominated. Both teams played with excellent spirit Benjamin Cook and Joshua Coulson and were a credit to themselves and the grabbed the goals for the hosts. Elsewhere, Wickersley were held to league. a goalless draw at home by Silkstone United. Under 21 Division The bottom two in the U21 Division Division Two met at Davy Sports Club on Sunday. Gleadless FC have had an excellent Throstles U21 won the game 4-2 as week, winning twice 5-0 away from they put six points between them and home. On Wednesday they beat Dronfield Athletic U21. Sheffield Bankers 5-0 with both Spencer On Thursday Sharrow United U21 Rains and Lee Webber scoring twice moved to within two points of leaders each. On Saturday Lee Webber and Dronfield Town U21, after they beat Spencer Rains scored again, with Lee Throstles U21 3-1. Beighton and Neil Tyrell also on the score-sheet. 55 year Old Craig Rains Supplementary Division then rounded off the victory with a Staffordshire Arms and Barrell Inn penalty late on. The back-to-back played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at victories leave Gleadless three points Handsworth Recreation Ground. The draw gives Staffordshire their first off Athersley Recreation Reserves’ lead, with only one game remaining. point in the Supplementary Division.

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As I mentioned last week, my sponsor Pallatrax have released some exciting new baits designed for the angler who likes the natural edge. The Hidra range consists of three types of naturally occurring food items; brown snails, black snails and water mussels. The product has been completely dehydrated before packaging ready for retail, and if I’m honest, they look a little bit unusual! To use the Hidra baits, they must be immersed in water for around four hours before use to fully rehydrate them, so it is probably best to prepare them the night before fishing. There are simple to organise into a useable bait; select a few to use as hookbaits and cover with enough liquid, then wait.....the resultant baits are extremely tough and can be side hooked or hair rigged and have proved to be very successful in trials with the Pallatrax Team. I know they sound like a bit of a fuss, but there is more to it than just adding water; how about if you were to add a colour? Or add a flavour? The baits actually suck in whatever you add to the water, so you can have yellow tutti-frutti flavoured snails! You could have red banana flavoured mussels if you like! The configurations are only limited by what you can think of, and if you add whatever is in your current favourite bait, then you can be sure that the attraction will be enhanced by fact the it is a completely natural snail (or mussel) rather than a little round boilie which you have presented. Find out more at www.pallatrax.co.uk My session this week has been tough; I fancied a crack at some catfish and Cudmore Fishery in Staffordshire is just the place to go. Cudmore has more than 600 catfish across the complex, and I’d heard a few mutterings that they were starting to feed, so planned a short overnight trip to find out. My tactics comprised a big bucket of fish based feed; smashed herrings, sprats and tuna (with oils) dumped in a big tub and mixed up before adding halibut pellets in a variety of sizes, a pint of dead maggots, some stinky flavourings and then binding with some good quality fishmeal groundbait.....lovely! Souped up carp tactics may not deal with cats that run to almost 70lbs, so my terminal tackle consisted of a strong size 2 hook attached to ten inches of 30lb coated braid and the hookbait was three 22mm halibut pellets wrapped in squid and Octopus paste. As the sun went down, I had fish crashing all over the smelly bait bed, but the temperature started to plummet to an eye watering -4 degrees! There is little chance of cats actively feeding in such cold conditions, so my hopes faded as the darkness closed in....however at 11.30pm my left hand alarm exploded into action as something big hit the bait! I had no chance. The cat (I think) dived straight into an unknown snag and smashed me to bits within 20 seconds; I hadn’t expected a sniff, so was pleased to get a pickup.....I would have loved to have got it in the net though! Maybe next time......? I’ll let you know!

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Millers and Rovers News & Reviews 2011/12

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Newly appointed manager Steve Evans watched his new side from the stands as they beat fellow play-off hopefuls Cheltenham Town 1-0 at Don Valley. A last gasp Ryan Cresswell goal meant the Millers secured all three points as they continue their chase for the playoffs. Caretaker manager Darren Patterson selected the same team that beat AFC Wimbledon 2-1 on Good Friday for his final game in charge at Don Valley. The Millers were the quicker of the two sides to settle into the first half enjoying large spells of possession, but neither side was able to test their opposition’s goalkeeper in the early exchanges. Alex Revell was the first to try his luck as he picked up a loose ball in the area, but an awkward bounce meant he was unable to control his effort which flew well over the crossbar. The home side continued to impose themselves on the fixture but couldn’t conjure many chances, Dale Tonge’s through ball almost provided Grabban the chance to set his sights on goal, but a sliding challenge from a Cheltenham defender meant the Millers had to settle for a corner. Patterson’s side continued to dominate and were presented with a chance to take the lead on 27 minutes. A surging run from Grabban was halted by a foul from Alan Bennett and the Millers’ leading scorer was given the opportunity to put his side in front from the spot. Grabban stepped up confidently but Cheltenham stopped Jack Butland got down well to his right to pull off a smart save and ensure the game remained goalless. The penalty miss seemed to drive the home side on and they came close again when Gareth Evans couldn’t quite connect with Danny Schofield’s dangerous cross from the right hand side. The home side continued to pose an aerial threat to the

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After some rain overnight and in the morning the afternoon was cloudy and cool for the match. The Rovers made wholesale changes following Saturday’s match at Leicester. George Friend won the toss and decided to defend the South Stand end in the first half. Burnley got the game underway but the Rovers were first on the attack. They were repulsed and minutes later the visitors got their game going with Wallace, on the left, getting in a searing drive from 30yards, which was only just wide of the far post. Burnley then won a corner but this was defended and cleared. Immediately at the other end Gillett got to the edge of the penalty area and won a corner when his shot was deflected. Past the quarter hour and Burnley stepped up their game and enjoyed some good possession. Ings shot over from 20yards and minutes later Austin headed wide of far post from a cross on the right by Marney. In the 21st minute Gillett and Brown linked up, with the former’s cracking drive bringing a fine diving save from Grant. However, Stock had to be substituted by Barnes in the 22nd minute. Burnley continued to attack, with McCann hitting a shot high over the bar from 35yards but a good move down the Rovers left enabled Brown to cross to the far post but it was just too long for Hayter. Past the half hour and Bennett fired wide from 20 yards following a free kick from the Rovers right. Back came Burnley with Trippier shooting high over the bar from 30yards. Then good work by O’Connor on the Rovers right set Robert on a run for goal before lofting his shot over the bar. However, at the other end in the 36th minute, McQUOID tried the same shot and it dropped just under the bar into the top corner. Burnley dominated the play down to the break, winning a number of corners that were well defended by the Rovers defence. In added time Marney cut in from the visitor’s left but fired well wide of the far post nearly hitting the corner flag. The Rovers kicked off in the fine rain that was steadily falling but Burnley were soon on the attack

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Cheltenham defence, this time Johnny Mullins rose above a sea of bodies to head Evans’ corner goalwards but a block in the area denied the Millers the opener. Minutes later a delightful hanging cross from defender Cresswell went agonisingly across the face of goal evading all the red shirts in the box. Jason Taylor was next to try and test Butland after he brought down Grabban’s cross in the penalty area, but after a good first touch he fired his shot wide of the post. Seconds before the break Butland was called into action again as Evans picked the ball up on the edge of the area after Ben Pringle created an opening, but the goalkeeper was equal the midfielder’s powerful low strike and got down well to save. The first chance of the second half fell to the visitors who were yet to test Rhys Taylor in the Millers’ goal. A good ball in from the right hand side from Keith Lowe found Kaid Mohamed who rose above a sea of Millers’ shirts to fire his header just wide three minutes after the restart. Cheltenham seemed to have been inspired by their halftime team talk and came close again when Mohamed delivered a low ball to the front post towards James Spencer, but a saving lunge from Ryan Cresswell denied the visitors a chance to take the lead. However, the Millers were clearly not content with a draw and continued to test Cheltenham’s resolve. A good run down the right hand side saw Pringle cut inside before unleashing a powerful low effort which Butland held well. The visitors should have opened the scoring after some good work from Jermaine McGlashan down the left saw him cross to substitute Josh Low who blazed his effort over despite having time to compose himself. Cheltenham almost stole all three points five minutes from the end, after a series of acrobatic attempts on goal left Brian Smikle with time for a shot, but his effort was tame and easily gathered by Taylor. The Millers had a chance of their own just seconds later when a short clearance found Jason Taylor, but his volleyed effort went just wide of the post. The breakthrough finally came deep into injury time when Cresswell leapt to meet a Pringle corner before crashing his header into the top corner, securing the win for the Millers.

with McCann firing wide from 20yards. They continued to press but the Rovers gradually worked their way into the game and in the 56th got their reward with an equaliser. O’Connor combined with Coppinger, who had replaced Bennett at half time, for the latter to cross to the far post where BROWN headed in. The home team now enjoyed their best spell of the game putting pressure on the Burnley defence. Grant made a good save from a header, Hayter had a shot blocked and a corner came to nothing. In the 66th minute, Austin hit a good strike from the right that Woods saved diving to his left and two minutes later Trippier got to the right by-line and crossed to the far post for Austin to head in but Woods made a fine save at the foot of the post. In the 70th minute following a free kick to the Rovers, a bout of head tennis in the Burnley area ensued before the ball came out to Brown, who put a shot wide. Then, in the 75th minute, came the pivotal moment of the game. Ings was put away on the Burnley left. Getting into the penalty area Lockwood came across to tackle but only succeeded in bringing him down. Penalty said the referee and AUSTIN duly did the honours by sending Woods the wrong way. Minutes later and Ings had a twenty yarder saved by Woods. As the last five minutes came up plus four minutes of added time, the Rovers made all the running and only a fine save from Grant in the 90th minute stopped them scoring. A terrific shot from the left edge of the penalty area was blasted by Friend for the far top corner but Grant arched his back to tip over the bar. Another loss but the Rovers had played quite well. Teams - ROVERS - Gary Woods; James OConnor, Adam Lockwood, Sam Hird, George Friend; Fabien Robert, Brian Stock, Simon Gillett, Kyle Bennett; James Hayter, Chris Brown Subs used - Giles Barnes for Stock 22 mins; James Coppinger for Bennett 46 mins; John Oster for Robert 87 mins; Subs not used - Mamadou Bagayoko, Neil Sullivan gk

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A 3-0 win over Oldham on Easter Monday saw the Owls move back into second spot in League 1. Goals from Gary Madine, Miguel Llera and Ryan Lowe settled the contest as Wednesday posted their seventh win from Dave Jones’ eight games at the Hillsborough helm. Madine’s opener came just before the interval, with Llera adding a second on 67 minutes, glancing home from Keith Treacy’s centre. Lowe then made sure of the points scoring with his first touch after coming off the bench with ten minutes left on the clock. Fresh from Saturday’s derby triumph over Huddersfield, Wednesday made a lively start against the Latics. Michail Antonio breezed past his marker inside the opening two minutes, demonstrating electric pace, but his dangerous cross was well cleared by Reece Brown six yards from goal. But Oldham - who began the day six points from the League 1 drop zone might have felt unfortunate not to have broken the deadlock with the very next attack. Nile Ranger’s clearance from an Oldham flag kick sat up nicely for skipper Dean Furman, who made good connection from 20 yards with a volley that flew just wide. Antonio then showed superb awareness to intercept a loose ball in midfield before racing goalwards but Oldham keeper Dean Bouzanis saved well in the one-onone situation. As the half time whistle approached, it was a relatively even affair with the Owls

perhaps edging the contest in terms of chances, as Chris Lines’ curled effort finished just past the post on 40 minutes. Robbie Simpson saw his flicked strike trickle just wide of Stephen Bywater’s goal before Wednesday got their noses in front after 43 minutes. Miguel Llera won possession in the Owls’ half before charging upfield and delivering a pinpoint accurate cross for Madine to nod past Bouzanis. In search of an early equaliser after the resumption, Oldham made a good start as ex-Owl Shefki Kuqi tested Bywater with a low strike from an acute angle on the break. Second half substitute Treacy was out to make an immediate impact on the game as the on-loan Burnley man fired just wide after his introduction from the bench. Bu the midfielder made his mark moments later, delivering a perfect free kick from the right which Llera glanced into the back of the net to make it 2-0 to the Owls. With the margin extended to two goals, Wednesday began to look likely to increase their advantage further as Treacy struck wide following great wing play by Antonio. The game was put beyond doubt on 80 minutes when Lowe, with his first touch after coming on off the bench, nodded home Treacy’s centre to wrap up a good day at the office for Wednesday. Owls: Bywater, Buxton (Beevers 46), Llera, Batth, Bennett, Antonio, Semedo, Lines, J Johnson (Treacy 61), Ranger (Lowe 79), Madine Unused substitutes: Weaver, Prutton Oldham: Bouzanis, Brown, Morais (Marsh-Brown 70), Furman, Simpson, Adeyemi, Diallo, Tarkowski (Belezika 87), Lee, Kuqi (Tounkara 79), Bunn Unused substitutes: Gerrard, M’changama

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Dave Jones reflected on the Easter Monday win over Oldham and said he has ‘nothing but admiration’ for his players. Headed goals from Gary Madine, Miguel Llera and Ryan Lowe put the Latics to the sword and gave the advantage back to Wednesday over rivals Sheffield United in the race for automatic promotion. That win was the Owls’ second over the holiday period in three days, coming hot on the heels of Saturday’s victory at Huddersfield. And Jones said: “I have nothing but admiration for the players, they were absolutely magnificent. They have certainly earned their corn today. “We have had two really hard games in three days and those lads have given absolutely everything until they have dropped.

“One game was a tough derby against a promotion rival. I think it’s time they looked at it because to ask professional footballers to give their all with such a quick turnaround can’t be right. “We’ve picked up a few knocks and strains because of that. Lewis Buxton felt the back of his leg so we brought him off straight away so it could be three days out rather than three weeks. “A lot of the players had nothing left in the tank, they were out on their feet. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. “It wasn’t the most ﬂuent performance but getting the three points was all that mattered today and that’s what we did.” Jones revealed that he considered changing the starting line-up given the close proximity of the Easter ﬁxtures. But after careful consideration, the manager decided to maintain the status quo. He added: “We talked long and hard about changing things but we decided to stick with it. It was a close call because we have a strong squad. “That’s the hardest decision I have to make as a manager, not who to pick but who to leave out because there are only 11 shirts.”

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The Owls produced one of their best performances of the season against Huddersfield on Saturday, winning 2-0 in West Yorkshire. Miguel Llera and Nile Ranger struck for Wednesday after the break to post three crucial points - making it three wins on the bounce away from home. It was an outstanding Owls display from front to back and a fully merited victory over promotion rivals Huddersfield. Wednesday made one change from the 2-0 win over Preston last weekend as Danny Batth returned to side in place of suspended captain Rob Jones. And the Owls made a promising start to the game, having hit the woodwork inside the first two minutes. Gary Madine met Michail Antonio’s long throw with a looping head that Alex Smithies tipped onto the crossbar with Town able to clear their lines. Wednesday were seeing plenty of the ball in the early exchanges as the lively Jermaine Johnson struck over Smithies’ goal on 12 minutes. As the half progressed it became an even contest with both sides enjoying pockets of possession albeit without carving out any clear cut chances. Llera then went within inches of breaking the deadlock with a set piece from 25 yards which drifted just wide before Huddersfield hit back with a chance of their own. Jordan Rhodes linked up smartly with Danny Ward who raced into the area and unleashed a fierce drive which whistled past the post. Ward then went close with a free kick that flew just over the bar before the referee brought an end to the first period. There was a quick tempo about the game after the break and early goal to celebrate for the visitors. Llera stepped up from 25 yards and - after coming close in the first half - found the back of the net this time with a superb strike over the wall and inside Smithies’ left hand post. The game then exploded into life as Wednesday nearly doubled their advantage. Antonio struck low and hard but Smithies saved well, as the rebound fell to Nile Ranger but the Terriers keeper was up quickly to make a key save. Wednesday once again struck the crossbar. A fine ball over the top from Lines picked out Ranger whose side-footer came crashing back off the upright, with Antonio smashing the rebound wide. Given the nature of the game, another goal seemed likely and it duly arrived from Ranger. Jermaine Johnson picked up possession and fed the on-loan Newcastle man through with a fine ball and Ranger shrugged off his marker before slotting home into the bottom corner. Rhodes couldn’t quite connect with Sean Morrison’s ball into the box at the far post as Huddersfield searched for a way back into the game. But Wednesday were resilient and saw the remaining moments of the game out to keep up the pressure at the top of the table.

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Strikers Ched Evans and Richard Cresswell were both on target as the Blades completed the double over Bournemouth. The Easter success keeps second-placed United two points clear of the play-off places with five games to go. Evans netted his 32nd of the campaign, whilst Cresswell added his ninth before Zavon Hines gave the visitors a lifeline with a bizarre goal. Boss Wilson named an unchanged team following the 1-0 victory at Hartlepool. He did, however, make changes on the bench where Flynn and Porter replaced Hoskins and Beattie. Unsurprisingly, the formation remained the same but the visitors from Dorset were gifted the first chance but Simonsen used his body to block from Thomas, who, moments later, got away with a warning, despite throwing Doyle to the floor. United’s initial chance, from the game’s first corner, saw an Evans shot blocked and appeals for handball ignored, whilst on 13 minutes Bournemouth were almost opened up. McDonald, at pace, fired over under pressure from Flahavan, after linking up with Cresswell, who played the midfielder in with an elaborate backheel. The Blades were on top, without dominating, and came close to opening the scoring around the half hour mark, after a break, but Quinn drifted offside from Cresswell’s pass. However, the opening goal was just moments away. The visiting side’s Arter was booked for deliberate handball and from the subsequent free-kick United’s persistence paved the way - McDonald found Lowton and from his cross, Cresswell challenged bravely and the ball dropped for EVANS

to slam in a volley from ten yards. The goal gave United the edge and further chances followed before the break. Williamson chipped into the goalkeeper’s arms following a corner which he took and Evans then did well to control a forward ball from Doyle but the resulting pull-back was cleared by Addison. Bournemouth made a change at the break and again created the first chance of the half. Francis whipped in a cross from the right and Collins was forced to clear at the near post as Hines looked to nip in the Blades, though, did net with their first opportunity of the half on 50 minutes. McDonald found Evans on the right flank and after crossing at the second attempt, CRESSWELL managed to turn the ball home, despite being on his back! A third almost followed moments later but McDonald, after breaking forward, saw his shot deflected wide - another chance from the midfielder was also deflected over soon after. O’Halloran replaced goalscorer Cresswell and was quickly in the action, using his pace to get clear but Cook did well to make a tackle with the risk of a penalty lingering over him. Bournemouth, then, were handed an unlikely lifeline with a quarter of the encounter left. On the edge of his box, Simonsen was attempting to bowl out to Lowton when he was impeded by HINES, who then calmly slotted into the unguarded net. Referee Woolmer had little idea of what had elapsed but gave the goal following a consultation with one of his assistants. United responded with an Evans header, from Williamson’s corner, being cleared off the line by Fogden and following a break O’Halloran shot wide. The nervous moments at the other end were creeping in. McDermott had a shot deflected wide and substitute Taylor charged down a Simonsen clearance after Quinn’s back pass. Flynn replaced Quinn inside the last ten minutes and United’s tendency to drop deep gave the visitors more room to operate. Evans had a shot from an acute

angle saved when there were few options, whilst at the other end Malone beat Lowton but sliced his shot wide. Three added minutes was announced and it was Bournemouth who were pushing. From a free-kick in a dangerous position, Malone’s set-piece was deﬂected wide and from the resulting corner Cook headed over. There was just time for Evans to try his luck with an audacious 45-yard effort but the Blades were delighted to hear the ﬁnal whistle seconds later. Blades: Simonsen, Lowton, Doyle, Evans, Williamson, Collins, Cresswell (O’Halloran 58), Maguire, McDonald, Quinn (Flynn 83), Hill. Unused: Howard, Porter, Williams.

Bournemouth: Flahavan, Cook, Cooper, Pugh (McDermott 56), Arter (Fogden 45), Thomas, MacDonald, Francis, Malone, Hines (Taylor 77), Addison. Unused: Gregory, Zubar.

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United striker Ched Evans has been named npower League One Player of the Month for March. Evans struck 10 times in eight games last month, including his ﬁrst-ever senior hattrick in a 4-1 win at Chesterﬁeld. United boss Danny Wilson said: “Ched deserves his award. He has worked very hard all season and that work has really paid off. I think he’s been unplayable at times this season.” Sky Sports’ Football League expert Peter Beagrie sits on the npower Player of the Month judging panel. He said: “In the month of March, the Evans opened and it rained goals for Blades hitman Ched. “Ten goals in eight games kept United hot on the tails of Charlton and two points ahead of Wednesday in the battle for automatic promotion.” npower Head of Sponsorship Emma Collins said: “Ched has scored goals consistently this season and March was another great month for him.”

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