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SHEFTIVAL SET TO CELEBRATE MUSIC, SPORT & LONDON 2012 M.V. MOBILITY On 4th and 5th Markets, a real ale trail, summertime party vibe. fun. Real Radio will Festival. August, the best of Sheffield’s music, radio, sporting and event organisers will be taking over the Don Valley Complex with an event programme as lively, colourful and diverse as Sheffield itself. ‘Sheftival’ is the city’s biggest ever festival of sport and culture, timed to celebrate our own Jess Ennis’s Olympic final. Sheftival is our take on an Olympics party, done festival style! Priced to make everyone welcome, Sheftival will be hosting the city’s biggest outdoor pop concert this summer in partnership with our good friends at Real Radio and Tramlines

Real Radio will be bringing some of the biggest acts in pop music to the Sheftival main stage. With a wealth of experience of presenting safe, high attendance events Real will give Sheftival goers a fantastic, fun ﬁlled and star-studded festival. Their Sony Award winning ‘Feel Good Breakfast’ team of Dixie and Gayle will be introducing acts from the stage as well as other presenters from across the schedule including Hometime’s Pete Edgerton. The famous Real Patrol also will be around the festival handing out freebees, taking photos and generally having

also be running special competitions on air and online at www. realradioyorkshire. com to win exclusive packages, ‘meet and greets’ with the stars to ensure Sheftival puts a real smile on everyone’s face Meanwhile Tramlines Festival will present alternative music on The JuJu Club World Music stage or you can chill out and play games in the Sharrow Festival Family area. Music and entertainment is available all over the site at the Buskers Barge, acoustic stages, and at the Monkey Bump Dance Tent showcasing Shefﬁeld’s leading club brands creating a

You can even arrive in style from Victoria Keys on the barge itself! In true festival fashion, we will be ﬁlling the site with loads of other things to do. Enjoy mouth watering gourmet food, peruse Devonshire

crafts (and cupcakes no doubt!), and Jamaican jerk barbeque. You can join the carnival parade, hit the fairground or even go ice skating for free!

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Copley’s Column

This has been an extremely busy week on the social front. We attended a cabaret dinner at the Casa Hotel on Saturday evening, and a very good four course meal was superbly complemented with entertainment from Agnetha and Frida, the girls from Bjorn Again, who were as usual top drawer, both vocally and showing excellent stage presence. We really love these girls, and on learning that they were appearing on bank holiday Monday, a quick phone call to the venue, the Dusty Miller at Barlborough, owned by my very good friend Adrian Fazackerly, secured us a table at the front, impressing our guests for the evening, Ken and Lynn Murray, who are ardent Abba fans. On the Sunday between these two dates, we were pleased to accept a kind invitation from three of our close friends who co-habit in a lovely house in Eckington, top singer Ruth Roubelle, John Keeley and Gary Prior to the mother and father of all parties, with great food, unlimited drinks and great entertainment provided by the gorgeous Cassi Kennedy, Ruth , herself, her very talented ten years old daughter, Kaci-Leigh Holmes, who hasn’t got a shy bone in her body, and Sarah Ross, daughter of my pal Paul, who will be soon on the circuit as an Amy Winehouse tribute act, when she has completed her education. There were contributions from many others, too numerous to mention individually in my column space allowance. It is well known that I only go and see quality artistes, and an act can feel confident if they see me in the audience that they can do the business. One artiste that always delivers is Gary Phillips, and it was a must see for me as he was appearing in the next village to me, at the Horns Inn, Holmesfield. As it was par for the course, the venue was very busy, and the crowd warmed to this magnificent all round entertainer. As he is a devoted Blade, we watched the first leg of the semi-final playoff together before the gig, with his team gaining a good scoreless draw, despite not playing particularly well. Gary was ably assisted by a magnificent fifty minute spot by Paul Isaacs, who also guested with Cassi Kennedy on Saturday night, when she gave her usual fantastic performance at the newly

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7) Inspire (6) 8) Unintelligible (6) 9) Dull pain (4) 10) Unrealistic thinker (8) 11) Cosmic cloud (6) 13) Pretend (4) 14) Spinner (3) 16) Footwear (4) 17) Inuit (6) 19) Obvious (8) 21) Suggestion (4) 22) Originate (6) 23) Harsh (6)

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refurbished Butcher’s Arms. Female artistes would be well served attending one of her gigs, where much could be learned about presentation, linkage and stagecraft. My customary Thursday morning breakfast meeting was a particular funny one this week with the attendance of not only the wonderful Bobby Dennis, but also top funny man, and great entertainer, Bernie Clifton (see photograph). You can imagine the wonderful stories from these giants of comedy together with the anecdotes from the proprietors, top international artistes, Roy and Jackie Toaduff, and how it is occasions such as this that make writing for this newspaper such a joy. Sadly, we will all be going to pay our last respects on Tuesday, at the funeral of our very own legend of entertainment, Tony Whyte, who sadly passed away last week. I have just received a text from my favourite radio presenter, Becky Measures, who alongside Sean Goldsmith presents the breakfast show on Peak Radio, informing me that she and her partner Alex are beginning an exciting new venture. Next week, they are to become mine hosts at the Royal Oak, Brampton, which is quite close to my country home. Becky is a lovely lass and will make a really good landlady, and it will be really good if my readers go along and support her, although obviously not all fifty odd thousand all at once. Are we about to witness the creation of ‘Becky’s Hotpot’, I ask myself? It goes without saying that Caron and I wish Becky and Alex our very best wishes in this exciting period in their lives.

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RUSH - CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR

Legendary rock band Rush have announced details of their UK Clockwork Angels tour in May 2013, stopping off at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield on Tuesday 28th May 2013. These are the first UK dates since the band brought their 3 ½ hour Time Machine Tour in May 2011 – the tour was met to widespread critical acclaim and included a sold out date at London’s O2 Arena. “Rush are one of the last great bands standing” – Metal Hammer, “Canadian legends confirm their status as the world’s biggest and best cult band” – Kerrang, “It’s a blend of power, subtlety, soaring choruses and some of the most intelligent lyrics ever written.” – The Sun 5/5 live review. This follows the band unveiling details of its highly anticipated, new album, “CLOCKWORK ANGELS.” This is the renowned trio’s first new collection of original material in over five years and their first studio release via Anthem/Roadrunner Records. “CLOCKWORK ANGELS,” the band’s 20th studio album, will be released in the UK on June 11th. The recording of “CLOCKWORK ANGELS” began in April 2010 with Grammy Award winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones) – who also collaborated with the band on their last studio album, 2007’s “SNAKES & ARROWS.” Rush co-produced both records. The first two songs, “Caravan” and “BU2B,” were completed during that first session at Nashville’s Blackbird studios and performed nightly during the wildly successful Time Machine Tour, which ran from June 2010 to June 2011. Work on “CLOCKWORK ANGELS” resumed in the fall of 2011 at Revolution Recording in Toronto after the tour’s finale, with additional strings (arranged by David Campbell) recorded at Hollywood’s Ocean Way Studios earlier this year. Lyrically, “CLOCKWORK ANGELS” chronicles a young man’s quest across a lavish and colorful world of steampunk and alchemy as he attempts to follow his dreams. The story features lost cities, pirates, anarchists, an exotic carnival, and a rigid Watchmaker who imposes precision on every aspect of daily life. The novelization of “CLOCKWORK ANGELS” is being written by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson in collaboration with Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. Rush heralded the release of “CLOCKWORK ANGELS” with a new single “Headlong Flight”. Landing at rock radio in mid April the song is already # 1 at Classic Rock in the USA and A-Listed at the UK’s Planet Rock radio. Tickets, priced £60 & £75 (booking fee may apply) for Rush at the Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield go on general sale at 9am on Friday 18th May in person at the Arena Box Office, by phone on 0114 256 5656 or online at www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk

KELL BROOK RETURNS TO THE ARENA

Last Week’s Solutions ACROSS: 1) Hunch, 4) Messiah, 8) Gambler, 9) Ducat, 10) Aide, 11) Furlough, 13) Mean, 14) Once, 16) Irritate, 17) Chic, 20) Haunt, 21) Ego-trip, 22) Yashmak, 23) Sheet. DOWN: 1) High and mighty, 2) Nomad, 3) Half, 4) Murmur, 5) Sideline, 6) Include, 7) Hit the jackpot, 12) Factotum, 13) Marquis, 15) Streak, 18) Horse, 19) Moss.

Kell Brook will face highly ranked Carson Jones at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on Saturday July 7th as an IBF World title shot draws a step closer. Tickets priced £30, £40, £60, and £100 (booking fee may apply) are now on sale. Jones is ranked at number three by the IBF – two spots above Brook – and the stakes couldn’t be higher as the victor would move into pole position to fight for the title in the fall, which is being contested by current number one Mike Jones and number two ranked Randall Bailey on June 9 in Las Vegas. The Sheffield star thrilled a packed home crowd in the Arena in March when he dismantled Matthew Hatton in a master class that drew record viewing figures on Sky Sports for non-pay-per-view boxing. The 25 year old from Oklahoma has won his last eight fights inside the distance, and currently holds the USBA welterweight title, which he defended for the second time in April with a seventh round stoppage over Allen Conyers in his hometown, the 34th win and the 24th by KO. “It’s a step-up in class again and one that I’m truly ready for,” said Brook. “Jones is experienced for his age and has been avoided, but I want a World title shot and in order to get it, I need to go through him. “The Hatton night just blew my mind. It was the biggest crowd I’ve ever fought in front of and they were all there for me. That’s a very special feeling and I cannot wait to experience it again.” “Basically Kell Brook is the last person standing in my way to fight for a World title,” said Jones. “He will have to kill me to beat me because I have worked too hard to let anyone stop me from reaching my dream. “It does not matter if the fight is here, there or in Zimbabwe. I have made a living going to other people’s hometowns and knocking them out and this will be no exception. Kell Brook needs to be afraid, very afraid, because his fans are going to see him put to sleep on July 7th.” “This is a tremendous opportunity for Carson and one he personally asked for,” said Bobby Dobbs, Jones’ promoter. “Carson is often overlooked because of his earlier career mismanagement, but I always knew he was an exceptional talent and he has finally begun to hit his stride. He has won eight in a row all by stoppage with some very tough fighters in that cycle. We respect Brook and his team, but we are coming to win and move on to the next level.” “Brook vs. Jones is a fantastic contest and one I’m delighted to have signed,” said Hearn. “Kell is in one of the toughest divisions and to manoeuvre a World title shot isn’t easy. Victory against Carson will put us in line for a shot at the Jones-Bailey winner and that’s a fight I want to bring to the UK in October. Tickets priced £30, £40, £60, and £100 (booking fee may apply) are now on sale, available in person from the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield box office, by phone on 0114 256 5656 and online at www. motorpointarenasheffield.com

Weekly Wit With... ALBERT SNODGRASS

As I knocked back drink after drink the concerned barmaid asked, “Are you okay, sir?” “My son would have been two today...” I sobbed. “Oh, I’m sorry,” she replied. “Do you mind if I ask what happened?” “He was born a day late,” I replied. “Now I’ve got to go to his stinking birthday party tomorrow instead of playing golf with the lads.” Yesterday while having a beer, I shouted at the TV, “Go on City,” when my wife said, “You love that football more than me.” “How can you say that darling? After all the seasons we’ve been together.” I was stopped by a researcher in the street. She asked ‘If you were on a plane that was crashing, what would your last, dying wish be?’ I replied ‘That my ex-wife was in the seat beside me.’ I phoned up Asda earlier. “Do you do deliver?” I asked. “We certainly do, sir.” “Well come quick, my wife’s just gone into labour.” My 3 year old son fell asleep on the sofa today. I phoned my wife and said, “One minute he was sitting there awake, the next he was fast asleep, shall I disturb him?” “No, don’t be silly” she said, “Just leave him exactly where he is until he wakes up.” 2 1/2 hours I was waiting in DFS.

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In the News

19/05/1536 – Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is beheaded 20/05/1983 – First publications of the discovery of the HIV virus that causes AIDS in the journal Science 21/05/1894 – The Manchester Ship Canal in England is officially opened by Queen Victoria 22/05/1990 – Microsoft releases the Windows 3.0 operating system 23/05/2004 – Part of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport’s Terminal 2E collapses, killing four people 24/05/1956 – The first Eurovision Song Contest is held in Lugano, Switzerland 25/05/1967 – Celtic F.C. from Glasgow, Scotland becomes the first ever Northern European team to win the European Cup

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19/05/1942 – Robert Kilroy-Silk 20/05/1944 – Joe Cocker 21/05/1980 – Gotye 22/05/1946 – Howard Kendal 23/05/1971 – George Osborne 24/05/1973 – Dermot O’Leary 25/05/1979 – Jonny Wilkinson

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Weekly Psychic Article by Psychic Glynis

I previously wrote an article about Numerology and how to find your lucky number. In this article I have included your personal crystal. If you have forgotten how to find your personal lucky number here is the formula again... Add together the digits of your date of birth: eg if your DOB is 1st January 1966 the numbers would be1+1+1+9+6+6 = 24 = 2+4 = 6 is your lucky number. Number 1: If your lucky number is one you might be attracted to the beautiful green aquamarine which is found in Brazil and Australia.Your number is connected to the mind, so aquamarine will heighten your awareness. As well as wearing a beautiful gem you will feel in control. Number 2: The lucky number two will be attracted to the clear quartz, the Stone of Wisdom. It is found in the UK and influences your emotions and feelings. Wear quartz when you feel vulnerable and lonely. Number 3: People with a lucky number of three will be attracted to the beautiful deep purple amethyst. This is the “Queen of Stones.” Amethyst is found in Brazil and Tibet. It gives a sense of relaxation and brings out creativity. Number 4: For lucky number four silver is the colour. Number fours are always responsible people who enjoy wearing silver, which is mainly found in Russia and Canada Number 5: This lucky number five is attracted to the pink rose quartz, the stone of love.This is found in Madagascar and Portugal. The number five influences communication, so you may feel confident about speaking in public when you wear your pink rose quartz. Number 6: The lucky number six is influenced by the rarest of gemstones, the diamond. These beautiful twinklers are found in Brazil, China and Africa. A number six influences your desire to look and feel good and wearing a diamond will certainly help. So don’t forget ladies - “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend!”

Number 7: The lucky number seven is associated with platinum - one of the most precious of metals. It is found in Canada and Russia. Number sevens are also attracted to pearls from Persia. A seven inﬂuences illusion so perhaps the watery pearls can help you look past material things and see your inner spiritual presence mirrored in every mineral. Number 8: The eights are attracted to both the beautiful turquoise and the opal. Wearing Turquoise will inﬂuence your mind and will help you connect with your inner soul. Eights are assertive. There is great strength in gentleness and these crystals may help you gain your strength if worn regularly.

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Number 9: The number nine is linked to agonite from Morocco. It can be coloured from a deep red to brown or even black. The black contains all the rays of the spectrum, so wearing this crystal reﬂects your ability to adapt to any situation. Nines are fussy people always wanting answers so agonite, which encompasses the full spectrum, is just right.

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Save your pennies and spend with caution. Visits and visitors throng with fun and a touch of nostalgia. Promote practical ideas and eﬀorts, as this is a time when your conﬁdence will stand you in good stead and boost your actions. Call me now for more news and advice...

Don’t let go of past advice. It remains as important now as yesteryear, more so as obstacles seem to reappear without warning. Watch for deception and misleading words. Continue to make headway by making single minded decisions. Call for more news and astral advice...

You are unlikely to be faced with money struggles, however, be warned against ill-judged optimism which could cause you to overspend. Happily, you will be on the move in a variety of directions, and it will be a progressive phase for your ideas and skills. Call for more...

You either drive yourself too hard or demand too much from others. If other people get the impression that you are being selfish, remember that there are times when focus on your personal needs is vital. Any conflict of loyalties will demand a sacrifice. Call for more...

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The cosmic balance is particularly favourable for those feeling adventurous. It throws a positive spotlight on anything sporting or embracing an alternative activity. This week is likely to provide elements towards changes of routine in the very near future. Call for more...

Tetchy attitudes could leave you wondering if you said something out of place. Friendly connections and a touch of entertainment will help you to keep things in proportion. The planets herald an eventful phase for work and personal passions. Call me for more advice...

Long distance affairs, including business and creative desires, are wonderfully aspected under a powerful starry bough. It will be much easier to clear away or reach agreement with opposing minds. The secret is to adopt a more subtle approach. Call for more astral advice...

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The New Moon in Gemini, will brighten up personal ties and other one-to-one situations. The signs look bright, despite an unexpected attitude problem. You will be well-starred for new projects and social contacts. Any blast from the past needs wary handling. Call for more...

By dealing with complications, you can avoid hassles later as well as saving eﬀort or worry. You can’t aﬀord to waste time. The Gemini New Moon will enhance your wit and communication gifts, which will be needed to deal with end of week criticism. Call for more...

Put aside your worries. Treat yourself by planning and doing small trips, outings and memorable visits. Let the New Moon in Gemini take the edge oﬀ any particular concern, because it’s prime time to entertain, or go ahead with home refurbishments. Call for more...

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Continued from the Front page. Festival Director Dave Healy explained: “Most major towns and cities in England are celebrating the Olympics, but this being Sheffield, we wanted to give it a bit of a different flavour. We have invited some of the city’s best festival and event promoters to come and put on a show, giving our Olympic celebration a true festival vibe. We expect to welcome people from South Yorkshire and beyond and have deliberately kept the pricing affordable. An Under 18s day ticket only costs £10 and if we do make any money, it will immediately be reinvested into the city’s sporting and cultural events. It might not be the UK’s biggest Olympics Party, but we reckon it will be the friendliest and the most fun!” Real Radio Managing Director, Steve South added “Sheftival will be a fantastic event, not only for the people of Sheffield but for the whole of Yorkshire and beyond. We are very excited at the prospect of bringing some of the biggest names in pop to Sheffield in what will be ‘The’ family festival in our Olympic Summer. Sheftival’s unique mix of music and culture, along with tickets priced to encourage family attendance, will create an environment where everyone can come and really drink in the excitement and atmosphere of The Olympics.” A whopping one in seven GB athletes trained in Sheffield and many international Olympic teams have chosen our city as their pre-Olympic home

in the build up to London 2012. At Sheftival, we will be broadcasting Jess Ennis, Usain Bolt and the rest of the Olympics, live on a 48square metre big screen in Don Valley Stadium where anyone can join us for free. Steve Brailey, CEO of Sheffield International Venues said: “Sheffield’s is famous for its sport and music events. Sheftival will bring together everything great about Sheffield and celebrate the sporting heritage of our region, bringing all communities together. What a fantastic party it will be watching the Olympics and enjoying great music.” Dotted throughout the site and taking over the English Institute of Sport Sheffield will be Olympic sports, demonstrations and tournaments from Sheffield Eagles rugby league, table tennis competitions, Hallamshire FA Junior futsal tournament, judo, boxing, fitness classes including zumba and boxercise, and loads more beside. Armchair fans can join our Interactive Olympics in the technology zone. We are expecting to welcome over 50,000 people to the city’s Olympics Party. To guarantee your place get your tickets early. The first set of line-ups for the music stages will be announced in June.

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A Sheffield man threw a burning chip pan out of a 12th storey window, in the sixth cooking fire to hit South Yorkshire in just two days. The pan caught fire after the occupiers, a man and a woman in their 30s, became distracted whilst watching television. The man had attempted to tackle the fire themselves using towels, but suffered burns to his arms when he picked when he picked up the fryer to dispose of it. Firefighters were called to the incident at a block of flats at Crookesmoor. Residents were out of the property when they arrived on the scene, but the flat was heavily smoke logged. Firefighters ventilated the flat and the man was given first aid at the scene. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s Kitchen Nightmares campaign aims to cut kitchen fires in the county. The advice includes: Don’t use a chip pan Never leave cooking unattended In the event of a fire, don’t attempt to tackle it yourself- get out, stay out, call 999 Why not visit a cheap chips event to receive a money off voucher for oven chips at the following venues: Morning events will take place from 9am to 12.30pm. Afternoon events will take place from 1pm to 5pm. 24 May AM Southey Green Road, Southey Green S5 8HA 31 May PM White Lane, Gleadless S12 3GH 8 June AM White Lane, Gleadless S12 3GH 13 June PM Stannington Road, Stannington S6 6AE 22 June AM Stannington Road, Stannington S6 6AE

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To mark the bicentenary of Charles Dickens’ birth, Sheffield Libraries, Archives & Information are giving away 1500 free copies of Oliver Twist throughout May. Consider yourself invited to join them in celebrating libraries, books and reading by reacquainting yourself with Oliver, Fagan and Nancy. Share your reading experience by visiting their blog, chatting with friends or joining a reading group. We would love as many people as possible to get in involved, so once you’ve finished reading, why not review and then pass your book on? Collect your book from your library or at a planned event taking place around the city during May. They are working with the Sheffield Dickens Fellowship, the Showroom, Parks, Supertram, the Friends of the Botanical Gardens and others, so visit their blog at http:// sheffieldreads.wordpress.com/ for details of events and activities coming soon.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY The next Sheffield 50+ Members’ Meeting is on Thursday, 7 June when the speaker will be Councillor Jillian Creasy about the Fairness Commission. For more information about the Fairness Commission visit https:// www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/ policy--performance/fairness-commission. html Members welcome. Membership is free – please ring 0114 2735426. Healthy, Wealthy and Warm in Totley Thursday, 24 May from 10am to noon at Totley Rise Methodist Church, ` Grove Road, Totley, S17 4DJ Free light refreshments, free powerdown plugs, find out more about Sheffield City Council’s free insulation scheme – PLUS information and advice on fire safety, healthy living, saving energy and money. The Rise and Fall of the Victorian Workhouse: a talk by Suzanne Bingham Monday, 21 May 6.30pm at the Central Lending Library. Is the representation of the Workhouse in ‘Oliver Twist’ accurate? Discover the truth with local historian Suzanne Bingham. Part of Dickens 2012 and the Sheffield City Read programme. Places are free but must be booked To book a place tel: 0114 273 4727 or email: centrallending. library@sheffield.gov.uk Central Library Reception, Reference & Information & Central Lending - Will be closed from Thursday 24 May and will re-open on Monday 28 May. This is due to essential maintenance work.

COMMUNITY ASSEMBLIES East Cancelled date of Thursday. 24 May – rearranged for 21 June 2012 at 6.30 pm at Arbourthorne Social Centre, East Bank Road North East Firth Park Ward Tuesday, 29 May at 6pm at Flower Estate Community Association, Bracken Road, S5 6FT Shiregreen & Brightside Ward Wednesday, 30 May at 6pm at St Thomas’ Church, Newman Road, Wincobank, S9 1LP

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makes common sense, it would help us all to make healthier choices and keep track of what we eat. “Making even small changes to our diet can have a major impact on our health. Cutting our average salt intake by 1.6 grams a day would prevent over 10,000 premature deaths http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/05/fooda year.” labelling-consultation-launched/ The UK has always led the way in providing consumers with information on food labels. Choosing healthier foods could be made Building on this, we want to work with easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation businesses and others to provide consistent, on front-of-pack labelling launched today. useful information for consumers across the UK health ministers want to see all food UK. manufacturers and retailers using the same Consulting now should help industry to system to show – on the front of packs – how identify a common scheme, which will bring much fat, salt and sugar, and how many benefits to consumers. calories, is in their products. This would make it easier for consumers to Aim of the consultation compare the nutritional information provided The shared objectives of the 4 UK on the food they buy. Governments are to: Providing nutrition information consistently maintain and extend the use of front-of-pack on the front of food packs across a wide labelling across the widest possible range of range of products is key to consumers’ food and drink products noticing and using this information to achieve the greatest possible consistency in improve their diets and to help control the content and presentation of front-of-pack calorie intakes. nutrition labelling, in a form that is clearest and most useful to consumers Different labelling systems Officials in all UK countries intend to share Around 80% of food products sold in the the received consultation responses, so that UK already have some form of front-ofUK Ministers can consider them in their post pack-labelling. But different retailers and consultation deliberations. manufacturers use different labelling systems The consultation runs until Monday 6 which can be confusing for consumers. August. Some use labels showing Guideline Daily People in England can respond online Amount (%GDA), which are guidelines at http://consultations.dh.gov.uk/ about the approximate amount of particular food-information-and-promotions/ nutrients and calories required for a healthy fopnutritionlabelling/consult_view diet, some use traffic light colour coding that highlights high fat sugar and salt content, and some use both. If the biggest 7 supermarkets use the same labelling for their own brand foods, this would equate to around 50% of the food sold in the UK and would also encourage others to adopt the same scheme. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: “Being overweight and having an unhealthy diet can lead to serious illnesses such as cancer and type 2 diabetes. We must do everything we can to help people make healthier choices. “Offering a single nutrition labelling system

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DISPUTES WITH NHS AND SOCIAL SERVICES ADD TO STRESS OF CARING FAMILIES With an ageing population, arranging later life care for a relative will be a scenario that an increasing number of us will have to deal with. Many people think it will be a straightforward task, but dealing with public authorities who themselves are struggling with budget cuts and staff shortages, can be a huge source of stress at an already worrying time. Delays, problems with eligibility for care, charging for care, direct payments that are too low, are just some of the topics that have led to a steady stream of cases before courts and the Local Government Ombudsman. These cases are not only limited to care of the elderly, but include families of a wide range of disabled and

vulnerable people of all ages. Problem-solving legal advice Wrigleys Solicitors have wide experience in Community and Residential Care Legal Advice, and their specialist Austin Thornton told the Mercury: “Public authorities are placed in the position of having to provide help for a population with increasing needs alongside chronic lack of funds to do that job well. But whatever their resource problems, local authorities must act within the law. Many people have a legal right to care. Knowing your rights in this complex ﬁeld can make all the difference.” Disputes over gifts and paying for care Wrigleys provide advice, representation and support to those in need and their families, either

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WHAT SOIL TYPE DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR GARDEN? In virtually all gardens the soil consists of particles of minerals and organic material plus water and air. Those particles of minerals can be of various sizes: the coarsest are grains of sand, and if they become finer, it is called silt which is deposited as clay. There are innumerable different compositions which each have a different name. Here’s a way of establish the soil type by hand and by eye: 1. Take some soil in your hand and try to knead it into a ball. 2. If it does not fall apart, it contains a substantial proportion of clay particles. 3. If it does fall apart, then the percentage of sand particles is greater. 4. If you are totally unable to knead it into a ball and the (dry) soil trickles through your fingers, then you have poor sandy soil. 5. If the soil feels fibrous and is dark in colour, it is peat soil or at least has a high proportion of organic material. Generally speaking, the darker the soil the more organic material it contains. 6. Also rub some soil between your fingertips. If it clearly feels grainy, and you can see small stones, then it is sandy soil. If it feels smooth, you are dealing with a clay soil. Gardening books identify the following types: Sandy soil: Consists mainly of grainy particles which can be round and worn down or have rough edges (sharp sand). There is always a lot of air between the particles. Sand is a light soil and easy to work. The disadvantage is that water drains through it quickly. Pure sandy soil therefore dries out fairly quickly and fertiliser and other nutrients are rinsed out into the groundwater. In the spring and autumn you should work in substantial quantities of organic material and apply a layer of mulch. Do not dig it over too vigorously. It is often enough to dig over a sandy soil thoroughly once when creating the garden and then ensuring that the percentage of organic material is maintained. Determine the pH and if the soil is fairly acid, you can add lime. Do that well before you apply any fertiliser, since the nitrogen in the fertiliser and the lime will react with one another. Loamy soil: This has the perfect balance of characteristics. Any gardener would like to have this soil – a mixture of sand and clay particles. It is very fertile and good to work, retains enough water, and excess water can drain well. Improve it by applying a substantial mulch layer every spring once the soil has warmed up. Clay soil: Clay soil is very fertile, but hard to work. Mainly because there is so little air in between the fine

soil particles. Clay soil retains a lot of water, but in the summer it can sometimes become as hard as concrete. It shrinks and cracks when it dries out, whilst it becomes one wet, stick mass in winter. Dig over heavy clay soil in the autumn and work through organic material. Leave the raw clods lying there - they need to be frozen apart. Walk on clay soil as little as possible in the winter. Scattering chalk also improves the structure, as does applying a mulch layer in the spring when the soil has warmed up. Chalky soil: Chalky soil can be identified by the lumps of white or pale yellow lime which are present in the usually light-coloured soil like little stones. Chalky soil is fertile, but dries out quickly. Not all crops do well in it. Most chalky soils developed below ancient seas from the skeletons of animals and algae. Limestone is usually full of fossilised remains and consists of all sorts of calcium compounds. You can check whether the soil in your garden is very alkaline or acidic using a chemical test. Work organic materials into the soil every spring and cover it with a thick layer of mulch. Scattering gypsum helps to loosen the soil. Peaty soil: Peaty soil consists mainly of dead plant remains, i.e. organic material. Peat is always acidic. It is also dark. The fibrous structure and the enormous ability to hold water means that peaty soil can remain wet for a very long time. But if it dries out – which can happen in long, hot summers – it is very difficult to get it moist again. A dry sod, practically a lump of dried peat, is also almost impossible to get wet. Peaty soil already contains a lot of organic material. The problem usually lies in the drainage. You can boost drainage by digging grit, sand or other gravel-like material into the soil. Increasing the amount of mineral materials also improves the nutritional value. Determining the acidity (pH) of the soil There are two extremes: pH 1 is extremely acid and pH 14 is extremely alkaline. The switchover point is at pH 7, where the soil is equally acidic and alkaline. Most garden plants and fruit trees prefer a slightly acid soil, with a pH of around 6.5. There are also acid-loving plants, such as many types of heather, rhododendrons, Pieris and blueberries. The biggest variety of plants occurs on chalky soil. You can buy testing kits for measuring the pH in garden centres. What is mulching Mulching is covering the soil with a layer of permeable material. That can be mineral, such as gravel or chippings, but also organic: bark chippings, old cow manure or cocoa shells. Organic material is gradually absorbed into the soil by the soil-life and converted into humus. A layer of mulch prevents the soil from drying out or compacting quickly. Spread a layer of at least five centimetres on all open soil and around plants. This also prevents a lot of weed growth.

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Karl needs a drummer for his band and finds the perfect candidate in Ajay Home & Away Mon: Liam still wants to leave the Bay but Bianca thinks Heath’s legal threats change things. Brax is shocked when he learns Heath hired Hayley. Brax takes Hayley to the edge of a cliff, wanting answers. Gina invites Roo and Harvey to lunch to cement their friendship. Leah confesses to Roo that she drunkenly tried to kiss Brax Tues: Brax makes Hayley come clean about why she set him up. Liam tries to get Heath to back off the paternity test but has no luck. With Roo’s help, Leah tries to dispel the awkwardness with Brax, which turns out to be an awkward attempt in itself. Brax meets her and they decide to put everything behind them and be friends. Casey cannot concentrate after Henri’s disappearance and makes plans to visit her Wed: Indi rubs her date with Logan in Romeo’s face. Romeo tells Ruby he has feelings for her and things heat up between them. Sasha seems to be going along with everything Xavier wants to do. Xavier lets her know that what she wants is important to him. Ruby offers to drive Casey to see Henri in an effort to reconnect with him Thurs: The news spreads about Romeo and Ruby getting together. Romeo and Indi try to keep their guards up, not wanting to let on their jealousies. Sid grounds Sasha for staying with Xavier past her curfew. John gets compromising information on Harvey from Romeo Fri: John releases information to journalists accusing Harvey of rigging the council elections. Harvey resigns from the council but bears the brunt of an angry public and gets punched in the face by a stranger. Mel later treats Harvey for the bloody nose and admits she is still struggling to deal with her son’s death. Dex agrees to help Lottie on her fossil-hunting assignment

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The Street Pastors in Chesterfield are having a positive impact on keeping late night revelers safe. One year on from the initial launch of the scheme, the Street Pastors recently met to share their inspirational stories with Chesterfield’s Community Safety Partnership. The Street Pastors deal with people who are drunk and protect vulnerable people. They have a positive influence on changing the street culture in the town centre and have made a significant contribution to the work of the Community Safety Partnership. There have been 24 fewer victims of violence in the town centre since the scheme became operational. Significantly over the Christmas period, violent crime in the town centre declined by 50%. Community Safety Officer, Joe Tomlinson said: “The Street Pastors have been utterly magnificent; these incredible volunteers have demonstrated that the Church has a huge part

to play in the reduction of crime, anti-social behaviour and peoples’ fear of crime. “They have also demonstrated that a common sense, early intervention by people who unconditionally care for others’ adds a dimension to partnership work that had been missing before. The people involved in the scheme really are special individuals who should be praised at the highest level. They are making a real difference to the social standard of living in Chesterfield.” There are 21 Street Pastors in Chesterfield and they patrol in teams, normally on duty on one Saturday each month. They have a further group of trainees lined up to take on the vital role. Some comments received over the past year include: “Street Pastors we love you” - shouted to them by a young reveler. “You bring a calming influence on the street” - local Police Inspector. “‘She is safe now the Street

Pastors are looking after her” comment by man to his girlfriend who had both been trying to assist a drunken woman. “You are a great help to us” - taxi operator. “You are part of our team and we know we can rely on you to look after people who are drunk” - door staff member at night club. Joe continues: “Street Pastors have shown us a different model to partnership working that excites us for the future. We are currently talking to the church about an exciting youth based project aimed at providing activities and social places for young people to gather in an attempt to re-engage our communities, and to demonstrate what good citizenship is all about.” The Street Pastors held their first Annual General Meeting at Grace Chapel, Chesterfield. Chesterfield Community Safety Partnership would like to thank the Chapel for their assistance in giving operational premises support to the scheme.

the option to do so if they wish,” said Mintel. Research by the company, reported in the Sunday Telegraph, found that more than twice as many people ﬁnd it more enjoyable drinking in a pub than drinking at home. This is because of the “atmosphere and theatre” of a pub environment, Mintel said. Despite Britons’ enjoyment of A third of Britons believe pubs, the research found that that it is important to have visits to pubs are falling. Mintel a pub close to their home said that over six in 10 adults as it demonstrates that they over the age of 18 visit a pub are part of a community, regularly to drink. This is down according to new research. from seven in 10 people in 2007. Mintel, the market research The group found that more company, found that even infrequent pub-goers agree that people visit pubs to eat than to drink. Three in 10 think it has it is important to have a good been much more pleasant going pub near where they live. “It is to pubs since the smoking ban. almost as if a pub is a bit of a status symbol for a community, Separate recent research found that around a dozen pubs a week even if they don’t use it much they want to know that they have are closing in Britain.

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How long could you stay standing on a giant inflatable bouncy castle without falling over? What about if there was somebody else there to try and knock you off, but there again you can try and knock them off as well! This coming Sunday, the Norfolk Arms Pub on Ringinglow Road in Sheffield is hosting a giant inflatable Gladiators jousting style game from the team at Sheffield Inflatable Games. Bring the family along and join in the fun. Proceeds raised will go towards helping needy children through out South Yorkshire and the North Midlands with our Magic AM charity Cash for Kids. I will also be down there hosting a game aptly called “I’m still standing”. For our lucky contestants who’ll be joining me, the ones who can indeed stay standing the longest will be in contention for a coveted set of tickets to see the man who brought us the hit record of the same name – Elton John, who’s at the B2 Net Stadium on June 9th. You can join the fun, games and giveaways from about 2.00 until 4.00pm. Come along and say hello!

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Club Historians receives many enquiries about how struggling clubs can survive in these challenging times. It’s often worth looking at what other clubs are doing to help themselves and here are a couple of recent examples. The Wellfield Club in Rochdale, affectionately referred to locally as ‘the Welly’, dates back to 1877. It had to close down temporarily in March 2010 due to financial difficulties and may have stayed closed if not for the prompt efforts of committee members like Terry Potts who led the fight back. Supported by other committee and club members, £40,000 was raised in a matter of days! The reality was either they got the money together or the club and its 123 years of history were lost for good. Recently, the Wellfield has offered a ‘home’ to four other clubs who are sharing the premises and holding their meetings there. This is because they were closed down and lost their own premises but we all know that a club is more than bricks and mortar. It’s about its members who don’t just disappear when a club closes. They still need a place to go to socialize with their fellow club members. The Wellfield stepped in and offered them the use of the club and literally a roof over their heads. This is a very helpful strategy that other clubs could well take note of. It helps to keep these other clubs alive even though they no longer have their own building and prevents them disappearing altogether. Plus it benefits the Wellfield as they have additional custom. It’s hoped that these clubs will find their feet and their own place to hang their sign once again. Those currently ‘sheltering the storm’ are the Royal British Legion, the Regiment of Fusiliers, the Solo Club and the transport Club. In Wolverhampton, the Codsall Legionnaires Club decided to consult with a finance company to see if anything could be done about their difficulties. They were advised to lease out their under-used function room. It now houses a pet shop and brings in a new funding stream for the club. Tim Guy, treasurer of the club said that they were all ‘delighted’ as this mean the club could continue to operate. ‘Clubs across the country have been hit hard by rising taxes, the smoking ban and the harsh economic climate-and we are no different.’ The club now has a chance of survival.

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PETER JONES Sunday 27th May

ANDREW PASHLEY NORTHERN SOUL NIGHTS

SATURDAY 26TH MAY

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 19th May

FRIDAY 18th MAY

GRAHAM’S FAMILY FUN NIGHT

DON’T TELL THE WIFE Sunday 20th May

CRAIG ANTHONY Saturday 26th May

SUE & PAUL’S KARAOKE -

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

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

FRIDAYNIGHT

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

2 REAL Saturday 19th May ELECTRO 80s

RICKY GRAHAM

Tuesday 22nd May

Thursday 24th May

TCB

Friday 25th May

TYTANIA 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

HEROES

JAMIE ANSBORO Saturday 26th May

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS Sunday 27th May

ONE WAY

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

FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED

Friday 18th May

CHERRY PINK Saturday 19th May

RUSS ELLIOTT 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

For Enquiries and More Information please call Simon on

FOOD SERVED UNTIL 6PM FREE WI-FI

We are next to St Cecilia’s Church 07832 903471

20TH CENTURY ROCKS Sunday 20th May

NOAH’S ARK

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

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

JOHN SMITHS £2.15 PINT

Saturday 19th May

Sunday 20th May

PASH

SATURDAYNIGHT 3/4 SNOOKER TABLE

Thursday 17th May

Lisa & Chris Welcome you to the

FREE SANDWICHES!

Southey Green Road, Shefﬁeld, S5 7QQ

Friday 18th May

SAMMY GALE

BINGO

CARLING £2 PINT

TEL: 0114 2325768 / 0114 2311101

JON JONES

SATURDAY 26th May

FREE POOL

SOUTHEY

Fully Air-Conditioned Concert Room & Lounge

Live Entertainment SATURDAY 19th May

12 NOON - 6 PM CARLING £2 PER PINT

EVERY WEDNESDAY SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH

SOCIAL CLUB

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

Chaucer Family

5 Number Bingo, Spin The Wheel

0114 2457 806

Wednesday

Poker Night - 8:30pm Start

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

EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT IN THE LOUNGE WITH SEAN

45 Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield S5 6HU

Monday

Pool Night - New Members Welcome

SAMMY BECK

OPEN THE BOX - FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY FRIDAY 18th MAY - JACKPOT £200

SHEFFIELD LANE WMC

S2 4LE, Tel: 0114 2550 163

Sunday 27th May

SUNDAY 20th MAY

SUE & PAUL’S ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT

Old Crown Inn 137 London Road, Sheffield

2nd & 4th Friday of Every Month

EUPHORIA

SATURDAY 19th MAY

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Gemma and Mike Welcome You To...

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

May 19th - DEBBIE RAY May 26th - JONATHAN REDFEARN

PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUB NEW MEMBERS WELCOME - JUST COME IN AND JOIN!!! INSTANT MEMBERSHIP

£2.70 A PINT

£2.50 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

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ON TWO DIGITAL SCREENS EVERY TUESDAY

CASSIEOKE FUN NIGHT IRISH BINGO & MORE EVERY THURSDAY

QUIZ & IRISH BINGO BEER VOUCHER PRIZES FREE REFRESHMENTS

Everyone is Welcome to

The Office Now Under New Management of Richard & Dawn

Entertainment

Saturday 19th May - FREE ENTRY

VINCE LEE GALE GREAT MALE VOCALIST EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY

MUSIC WITH DJ TONY EVERY SUNDAY

KARAOKE & PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT

EVERY 2ND FRIDAY

CASSIEOKE EVERY DAY

£2 ENTRY - CASH PRIZES

FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE Ideal for Every Occasion DJ Available 177 Upperthorpe Road, Shefﬁeld S6 3EA Tel: 0114 278 1951

Choose from:

1. Bangers & Mash with Onion Gravy 2. Curry with Chips or Rice 3. Burger & Chips 4. Sweet & Sour Chicken 5. Fish, Chips & Mushy Peas 6. Chilli with Chips or Rice 7. Double Egg, Chips & Beans

SPECIAL DEALS ON FOOD & DRINK!!

Mon to Fri 5-8pm & Sunday 12 Noon-6pm All side orders £1.50

96 Uppergate Rd, Stannington S6 6BY

THE

0114 2324440 / 07739486759

Cricket Inn Road, S2 5AT

Swinton Victoria Club

BELLE VUE With Our Own Supertram Stop Next Door!

0787 0644 738

EVERY THURSDAY

GAMES NIGHT - CASH PRIZES!

SATURDAY 19th May

HOUSE DOUBLES ONLY £2.60

DAILY SPECIALS NEW MENU 2 for £5

NOW AVAILABLE

HOSTED BY STEVE - ROLLOVER £60

POOL KNOCKOUT EVERY WEDNESDAY

Crown & Glove THE MIDLAND

BINGO - 12NOON TO 3PM CASH PRIZES

FOOD SERVED ALL DAY

DAVE THE RAVE’S DISCO NIGHT

KARAOKE EVERY SUNDAY 3PM - 8PM WITH STEVE B Now with FREE Wi-Fi!

Supertram & Bus Stops Just a Minute Away!

Under New Management, Bev & Phil Welcome You to...

The Butchers Marsh Lane - Eckington Tel: 01246 433876

email: crownandglove@btconnect.com

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

First Saturday of Every Month

SOUL NIGHT Free Hire!

SUPERB FUNCTION ROOM Seats 250

Saturday 26th May

DJ BIG BIRD EVERY WEEKEND

Thursday 24th May

INTERNATIONAL PSYCHIC RICHARD KNIGHT

Tickets £7

FOOD SERVED

2 for £10 Tues to Friday, 12-2pm & 5-8pm Pensioners Special £4.75 with Pudding Saturday & Sunday 12 while 4pm LARGE BEER GARDEN • AMPLE CAR PARK

Wednesday 16th May ROBINSONS JAM & FAMHOUSE QUIZ NIGHT Featuring Robo & The Boys from Past Masters with nostalgic music from the 60s/70s

KEEP MUSIC LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 8:30pm

Thursday 17th May

SKOOL OF ROCK JAM NIGHT

with Jak Black on Keys plus Schwimp & Friends. Everyone Welcome inc. Full Band.

FREE FOOD & LATE BAR FROM 8:30pm

Friday 18th May

SEXY SUE’S KARAOKE with MR MUSCLE PAUL & FAMOUS FAMILY FORTUNES QUIZ Saturday 19th May BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

MR TOAD Top Rock & Blues from 8:30pm FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & COMMENTS PLEASE VISIT OUR FACEBOOK GROUP “NEW MIDLAND JAMMERS”

LA PLATA S.C.

PRIZE BINGO £500 ON 50 NUMBERS + JACKPOT PRIZE

Grand Charity Night

Thursday 17th May FUN FORTUNES Quiz Night!

Shefﬁeld Road, Killamarsh S21 1DX

353-355 Walkley Lane, Shefﬁeld, S6 2PB

Stars In Their Eyes

Wednesdays from 8:30pm OPEN MIC NIGHT with DAVE MAY Bring Your Own Instrument

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

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Saturday 19th May

WAYNE MARCUS Saturday 26th May BJ WHITE

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 18TH MAY

The Everest Inn 44 Ballifield Drive • Handsworth • Sheffield • S13 9HS

Free Hire of Our Function Room DJ & Buffet Provided if Required

Big Screen TV 3/4 Snooker Table Coal fire

Ladies Night Drag Compere, Strippers and Anne Summers

FRIDAY 25TH MAY 7:30PM

19TH MAY

GRASS ROOTS

TERRIFIC MALE VOCAL/INSTRUMENTALS

SUNDAY 20TH MAY

ASKERN COLLIERY BAND ON STAGE AT 8:30PM WEDNESDAY 23RD MAY

BUSKERʼS NIGHT WITH THIS WEEKʼS HOST

MARCUS & FRIENDS SATURDAY 26TH MAY

FREE SHOT

Y FOR EVER LADY!

Telephone 07788 142248 or 07979 264974

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 19th May

AUDIOSCOPE TOP MALE DUO

WHITTINGTON ALBION ROAD NEWBOLD WMC OLD MINERS SOCIAL CLUB

Thirlmere Road, Newbold, Chesterﬁeld, S41 8EJ

Saturday 19th May

STUART EDEN Sunday 20th May

CLAIRE ROBERTS

SUNDAY 20th May

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

SATURDAY 26th MAY

CLUB CHESTERFIELD Chester Street, Chesterfield T: 01246 234200

THE RAPIDS FANTASTIC BAND G STRING GREAT 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

Wednesday 16th May

Rock & Roll Night! Saturday 19th May

MICHAEL BUBLE TRIBUTE £3 ON THE DOOR

Saturday 26th May

HARLEM NIGHTS £3 ON THE DOOR

EVERY WEDNESDAY Rock & Roll Night! 9.00 pm Start - Different Band Every Week!

CARVERY FROM £4.60 FOOD SERVED ALL DAY

CASK ALES NOW BEING SERVED

Saturday 19th May

CRAIG DEEGAN Sunday 20th May

JO MANSFIELD Saturday 26th May

BINGO EVERY NIGHT

Top Weekend Entertainment Friday 18th May

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 19TH MAY JACQUES LEWIS SUN 20TH MAY DAZZLE

FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE

EAST DENE SOCIAL CLUB LTD DONCASTER RD, ROTHERHAM TEL: 01709 363323 THURSDAY 17th May

JON ALEX Top Male Vocalist

JAMES HART Sunday 27th May

Great Live Band

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

THE RED LION Real Ale & Mild Beer

EVOLUTION

SUNDAY 20th May

CRASH

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

BINGO

FRIDAY 27TH APRIL

SOUL NIGHT

7:30 Onwards, Bar Until 11:15pm

COACH PARTIES ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

GREASBROUGH WMC

RUSS ELLIOTT

Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham

Saturday 2nd June

CHILDREN ALLOWED ON WEDNESDAYS BUT NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON SATURDAYS

ANDY J

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

Saturday 19th May

ROCKWOOD Five Piece Harmony Band

01709 551117

In the Old Lounge 9:30 Start

Wednesday 16th May

HEROES

Saturday 19th May

HUNTER BAND Sunday 20th May

EXIT

Wednesday 23rd May

SENSATIONS

Tuesday 22nd May

CRAIG MICHAEL SILVERWOOD MINERS WELFARE

Doncaster Road, Dalton, Rotherham, S65 3ET

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

KARAOKE

ZUMBA CLASS 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 19th May

BROWN BOTTLE BAND £3 ON THE DOOR Saturday 2nd June

LIVE WIRE £10 ADV - £12 OTD Saturday 16th June

RAWMARSH TRADES & LABOUR CLUB

EVERY THURSDAY COUNTRY & WESTERN

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

Saturday 19th May

ICON

Thursday 17th May

DAVE BRYAN &

VICKY JAY

£6 ON THE DOOR

GIANT Boy/Girl Vocal Duo

We Show

Sunday 20th May

ZZ TOPS

Saturday 26th May

AIR CONDITIONING

CAN YOU FEEL IT

DISCO

QUIZ

Saturday 19th May

Saturday 26th May

Saturday 19th May

Traditional Home Cooked Food

SATURDAY

TUESDAY

MEMBERS & AFFILIATED MEMBERS ONLY SNACK BAR OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

EDITION AT

DUBLIN RAIDERS

TUESDAY 7PM - 8PM

Top Duo

Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield - 01246 450 770

DENNIS VINCENT

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29 Albion Road - Rotherham Centre Tel: 01709 512545

Tel: 01246 451961

SATURDAY 19th May

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Station Lane, Old Whittington, Chesterfield

Sunday 20th May

DUBLIN RAIDERS

ALBION ROAD - FRI 18th MAY

SARAH LEE SCOTT FROM AUGUST 3RD & EVERY WEDNESDAY TO FOLLOW - AUCTION NIGHT

Regional Club Listings

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CARCROFT VILLAGE WMC

CHESTNUT AVENUE, CARCROFT, DN6 8AG. TEL: (01302) 722520 Friday 18th May

FRIDAY 18th MAY

Saturday 26th May

SALLY GLENNON

Great Female Vocalist

LAURA MCGANN

HARLENE EVANS BAND

COUNTRY & WESTERN

Saturday 19th May

Sunday 27th May

SATURDAY 19th MAY

Top North East Band Sunday 20th May

Fantastic Four Piece Band

Fantastic Rock Band

Top Male Vocalist Friday 1st June

FOXX

SOUL MATES TUESDAY 22nd MAY

PHIL LAWRENCE

JIMMY ECHO

CONNOR

Top Male Vocalist

MALE VOCALIST

Friday 25th May

Great Male Guitar/Vocal Entertainer Saturday 2nd June

Great Female Vocalist

Mercury Award Winning Band

GLEN PAUL

Tel: 01302 326313

www.doncastertrades.co.uk

COAST

BRIMINGTON SOCIAL CLUB

ARMTHORPE CORONATION CLUB

High Street, Brimington, Chesterfield 01246 233700

Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster Tel: 01302 831393 Friday 18th May

MOTOWN KNIGHTS

Sunday 20th May

EXCELLENT MOTOWN/REGGAE BOY DUO

Saturday 19th May

OXYGEN

THE RAPIDS

MODERN BOY/GIRL DUO

Sunday 20th May

DANI

STAR MALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER

Friday 25th May

PRIVATE PARTY

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

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

FRI 18th May

Tuesday 29th May

Tuesday 22nd May

WAYNE PARKS

Balby Road, Doncaster Tel: 364692

THE MANHATTANS

HERE’S JONNY

FANTASTIC DUO

BALBY ROAD RECREATIONAL CLUB

Top North East Band

GREAT ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 50s, 60s

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

SATURDAY 19TH MAY - CLASSIC BAND

OUT OF AFRICA

SUNDAY 20TH MAY - MALE VOCALIST

GRACE

TUESDAY 22ND MAY - GREAT FEMALE VOCALIST

The Sitwell Arms

FEMALE VOCALIST

SATURDAY 26TH MAY - 4 PIECE POP BAND

Pleasley Road, Whiston Tel: 01709 377003

DAVID JONES

JANE HARPER VANQUISH

SAT 19th May

SECRET BOY/GIRL DUO

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

WEEKLY AUCTION NIGHT

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30PM START WITH VIEWINGS FROM 10:30AM EVERY THURSDAY - FREE ENTRY, 8 PINTS TO THE WINNING TEAM

QUIZ NIGHT

1ST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT ALL SKY SPORTS SHOWN FREE POOL ALL DAY EVERY DAY FUNCTION ROOM FREE HIRE • NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS

LOCAL GUEST BEERS GREAT FOOD

SUNDAY CARVERY

£6.95

EARLY BOOKINGS ADVISED! Last Friday of Every Month

KARAOKE with Sue & Paul TUESDAYS

KARAOKE with Sue & Paul

THURSDAY & SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT

2 MEALS FOR £10 MENU Available Monday - Saturday

CASK ALES AVAILABLE

Doncaster & Rotherham Club Listings

Tel: 0114 285 1118 - www.bradfieldbrewery.co.uk E8

DUNSCROFT

BENTLEY WEST END

Live Entertainment

Cusworth Road, Doncaster DN5 9RF

SOCIAL CLUB

SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

CLAIRE ROBERTS GIRL VOCALIST

Famous for Our Carvery

People travel miles to visit this welcoming and friendly but luxuriously appointed hostelry.

Tel: 01302 876340

Every Fri, Sat & Sun

Friday 18th May

The Burghwallis

Sat 19th May

THE CRASHERS

Sun 20th May

LOVIN’ IT

GREAT ROCK BAND

Saturday 19th May

SNEEZE WORT COMEDY DUO

Sunday 20th May

LEWIS MATTHEWS VOCAL ENTERTAINER

TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO

SKY TV

FUNCTION ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE Parties • Weddings • Funerals etc Up to 180 people

TEL: 01302 845 637

200 Station Rd, Dunscroft, Doncaster DN7 4JR

Sat 26th May Sun 27th May

FRESH HOME-COOKED MEALS created with locally sourced meat and veg.

The Burghwallis Carvery is only £4:95 Mon – Sat and £6:95 on Sunday (£4:50 for children’s meals) Fabulous Fish Fridays only £5:50 (also served weekdays if required) Food Served Monday to Saturday 12-2pm & 5-8pm Sunday 12-5pm

BSA BIKERS CLUB WEEKEND

TOP POP TRIO

HOT PROPERTY DRAMATIC BOY/GIRL ACT

TOP GUN

FRI 18TH - SUN 20TH MAY

FRI 18TH - KARAOKE FUN NIGHT SAT 19TH - ROCK & ROLL NIGHT!

FEAT. LIGHTS OUT - SONS OF THE JETS SUPERB FOOD AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND!

OUR LOG BURNER CREATES A WARM WELCOME! FANTASTIC FOR FUNCTIONS - ALL EVENTS CATERED FOR BOOKINGS BEING TAKEN FOR CIVIL WEDDINGS

TOP SHEFFIELD ROCK BAND

How to find us: The Burghwallis is to be found in the ancient and picturesque village of the same name, just off the A1M near Doncaster.

Address: Scorcher Hills Lane, Burghwallis, Doncaster DN6 9JT Tel: 01302 723 398 - Also on Facebook.

BARNBY DUN SOCIAL CLUB

BINGO BONUS NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY!

Saturday 19th May

Wednesday 16th May

DAMION

Star Female Vocal

Sunday 20th May

JOHN MYCROFT Saturday 26th May

Sat 19th May

C’EST LA VIE

Fri 25th May

DIO LA DIVA Top female Vocal Duo 01302 882 936

Every Monday: BINGO

Off High Street, Barnby Dun,Doncaster DN3 1DS

Customer Testimonial

WOODFIELD SOCIAL CLUB

THE REGENT

Matt Wilkinson Wilkinson Marketing

0114 276 3633

91 Woodfield Rd, Doncaster , DN4 8HN Tel: 01302 853446

Hotel & Restaurant

Making every occasion a Special occasion

EVERY MONDAY Quiz Night & Play Your Cards Right EVERY TUESDAY Ladies Night Chair Dancing/ Burlesque EVERY WEDNESDAY Poker Night - Members Only EVERY FRIDAY & SUNDAY Bingo & Play Your Cards Right LAST SATURDAY IN EVERY MONTH Karaoke

www.woodfieldclub.co.uk Membership Available Anytime

Wednesday 16th May

BUS PASS BUSKERS Friday 18th May

Wednesday 23rd May

DUNSCORFT SOC. - SUN 20th MAY

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COUNTRY NIGHT & BINGO

Wed 23rd May

Don’t forget our £1 draw on Sunday Nights

With The Dalton Johns Band & Guests

EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

JOHN ASTON

CLIFF ANTHONY Great Male Vocal

COUNTRY & WESTERN

128 Askern Rd, Bentley Tel: 01302 873201

Country Band

CRACKER

Every Wednesday:

LEWIS MATTHEWS

BONNIE

ROSTHOLME SOCIAL CLUB

THURSDAY 31st MAY

ACOUSTIC ANGELS £5 ON THE DOOR Regent Square, Doncaster, DN1 2DS Tel: 01302 364180 www.theregenthotel.co.uk

DARREN KNIGHT Friday 25th May

PAUL MARTIN EVERY TUESDAY (VIEWING FROM 3:30PM)

AUCTION - 6:30PM EVERY THURSDAY

SEQUENCE DANCING TO A LIVE BAND

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Angie & Paul Welcome you to...

Murphy Welcomes You To

The Bagshawe Arms Norton Avenue, Norton S14 1BP - Tel: 0114 348 4000

TUESDAY - QUIZ NIGHT

Bingo, Chase the Ace, HIgher/Lower, FREE Bingo with Cash Prizes, Beer Tokens FREE BUFFET - Starts 9:30pm

WEDNESDAYS - FREE SNOOKER THURSDAYS - FREE JUKEBOX SAT 19TH - DISCO/KARAOKE WITH NICKY FRIDAY 18th MAY

RACHEL RAYNOR

ALL LIVE SPORTS SHOWN - FREE WI-FI

The Forum Inn

Sandstone Road, Sheffield S9 1AF - Tel: 07961 795816

ANGIE & PAUL WELCOME YOU! ALL LIVE SPORTS SHOWN FREE WI-FI! THE

RIDGEWAY ARMS

One of the Great

QUARRY HILL, MOSBOROUGH, SHEFFIELD S20 5AZ TEL: 0114 2477111

COME JOIN US AND CHECK OUT OUR FLAMING GREAT OFFERS!!

MONDAY - FRIDAY BEFORE 6.00 PM

2 FOR £10 ON SELECTED MEALS!

Choose from Gammon & Egg, Steak & Ale Pie, Fish & Chips, Chicken & Bacon Salad, Chile con Carne & Rice, Spicy Bean Burger or Scampi! DATES FOR YOUR DIARY !!

FRI 25th MAY - SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT FRI 1st JUNE - 70s & 80s NIGHT FRI 18th MAY - GIRLS ONLY!! 8.30 PM - MIDNIGHT £9 PER TICKET All Events 8pm - Midnight • £1 Entry

LIVE FOOTBALL

TERRESTRIAL, SKY SPORTS & ESPN* MATCHES SHOWN!! *ESPN when available

in Sheffield The

Birley Hotel Birley Moor Road, Frecheville Sheffield S12 4WB

Your GOOD FOOD Local! Saturday 19th May

BAR SNACKS AVAILABLE FOR JUST £2

CHARITY CAR WASH

FUNCTION ROOM WITH PRIVATE BAR FOR HIRE

in aid of Children’s Hospice

Ask one of the team for details

Tell us what you think about your visit and you could win £1000! Go to www.tellusandwin.co.uk site code 6980 - Good Luck!

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

The Golden Plover Spa View Road, Off Occupation Lane, Hackenthorpe S12 4HE Telephone: 07894 303457

MONDAY & THURSDAY NIGHTS QUIZ NIGHT WITH FREE SUPPER TUESDAYS

NEW POOL LEAGUE STARTS SOON REGISTRATIONS NOW BEING TAKEN

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

SIZZLING MEALS

Season & Shake Chicken from £5.99 Levi Roots Reggae Chicken Melt £5.99 7oz Premium Steak £7.29

Live Entertainment EVERY OTHER FRI -

NEXT DATE 18TH MAY

FISHING TRIPS INCLUDING FISH & CHIPS + A PINT - £5.00

EVERY SATURDAY -

DISCO NIGHT

KARAOKE & DISCO

LIVE SPORTS - 3pm KICK OFFS

For details on Great Entertainment & Food Please Ring 0114 265 3691

FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAYS

SATURDAY NIGHT

DISCO & KARAOKE

LAGER - £2.50 A PINT - ALL DAY - EVERY DAY FREE FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE

Private Parties for Over 25s Only • Funerals Catered For

www.sizzlingpubs.co.uk/thebirleyhotelfrecheville

The

Shakey

Bradfield Road • Hillsborough Tel: 0114 2343374

DOUBLE UP AT THE SHAKEY! Jack Daniels Courvoisier

ONLY £1.50!

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DJ FRESH + RITA ORA 08/05/12 MOTORPOINT ARENA

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Words by Katy Evans

Known around the city for putting on a steaming hot variety of bands and musicians to both students and the general public alike, Tuesday Club at Sheffield Union has crafted a huge name for itself over the past two years. Failing not to deliver on a colossal scale once again, DJ Fresh with Rita Ora took their turn on the decks on 8th May, performing to an intense crowd of drum and bass along with chart music lovers…and o’h my God did they pull it out the bag! Whether or not you’re a huge fan of dubstep, tech or electro music, it’s hard not to already know some prior knowledge about DJ Fresh. Shooting to the top of the charts with his debut belter ‘Louder’ in July 2011, the southern DJ has the accolade of holding the first UK dubstep number one in the singles charts along with bringing to life a newly explored ipod genre. Pioneering his uniquely marmite musical experience, the hour long set was a whole hearted salute to heavily infused electronic compositions which sure as hell demonstrated his A* ability to get people up and on their feet. Combining together a collection of older material from his previous 2010 album ‘Kryptonite’ along with his commercially successful LP ‘Louder,’ the certified summer soundtrack of last year, DJ Fresh not only delivered bass shattering melodies combining hardcore sustained undertones and punchy lyrics, but hell pooled together heap loads more…insular performances are increasingly common field and disregard the fact that a paying audience is up for sharing a live experience as well. Gracing the Sheffield masses like any seasoned professional would, DJ Fresh was an open book of drum and bass anthems, allowing the crowd to feel his energy as much as they were getting in the flow too. Voted in the top 100 FHM’s sexiest women on the planet, Rita Ora made her appearance with the piercing vocals to DJ Fresh’s February release ‘Hot Right Now.’ Not one to shy away from the limelight, Rita brought the set to an almighty high with her bouncy on stage antics and pitch perfect holds throughout her appearance. Other highlights of the set came with the deliverance of the performers latest release ‘The Power,’ an upbeat number which spears the very heart of intricate rhythmically composed dubstep. For a musician to sound better live than on record is a pretty massive milestone, something with DJ Fresh perfectly demonstrates. His energy and raw passion is increasingly evident with the deliverance of hugely powerful anthemic riffs, which can only be purely felt whilst live on stage. Check out his live performance dates on the official facebook page www.facebook.com/djfresh for all the latest.

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Pre-school music group Songbuds are offering a free 1 hour taster for you to enjoy with your child during July in Stannington and Hunters Bar. Songbuds is exciting singing and action sessions with musical play and live musicians. Parents enjoy watching your child’s face light up as their musical expression expands, cuddle together in the lullaby songs, twang the guitars, clang the chime rack, dance on the piano mats, listen to the visiting musicians and share the wonder of music and sounds with ex-professional singer Vanessa, your friendly Songbuds leader. Vanessa began her vocal training from age 10 under international vocal coach Dr. Vivien Pike and has released her own works with Sony, Chrysalis Music, Fat Boy Slim’s Southern Fried Records and has released 2 critically acclaimed albums along with many singles, performed at major festivals including V, Glastonbury, O2, Roskilde and Asagiri Jam in Japan and her music has been used in major commercials, TV series and Hollywood ﬁlms. Vanessa says ‘Songbuds wish to encourage children from an early age to love music, enjoy listening to it and have fun making it. We invite you and your little ones to come and play with sound the Songbuds way!’ Free taster sessions during July refreshments included. Weekly sessions during term time begin on 5th September and all those who attend a free July taster session can claim £1 off the usual session price of £6. For further details and to book your free session visit www.songbuds.co.uk. Places are limited so please book in advance. We look forward to singing with you soon! www.songbuds.co.uk

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Famed for their electrifying bass lines, powerfully epic vocals and intricately outlandish rhythmic sections, While She Sleeps are fast becoming Sheffield’s finest metalcore exports. Having rapidly built an international fan base up for themselves since the release of their 2010 belter ‘The North Stands For Nothing,’ 2012 is set to be the ‘Sleeps’ year with the hugely anticipated arrival of the groups full length album set for release this summer. Blossoming into a local scene with a secure metal background, While She Sleeps not only have a clear drive to create belters from the very epicentre of post-hardcore, but also the on stage energy and passion to reach impossible heights. The five piece from across the city have already touched national success with the release of ‘Crows’ from the bands previous album, spearing the heart of head banging belters with a concoction of fierce vocals intertwined with fast paced melodies. Early May saw a taster of what is to come with the issue of ‘This Is The Six,’ the debut single off the brutal new album, an inspiring insight into the lives of a hugely upcoming local band. Having been shone into the public’s limelight with day play on the BBC Radio 1 Fearne Cotton show only this month, While She Sleeps have been littered with national coverage on publications across the UK…it seems everyone wants a piece of the Steel Cities hottest new talent. No strangers to the international stages of rock, While She Sleeps have already held court with the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, The Black Out and New Found Glory along with partaking in the Kerrang! Tour 2012 across the UK. To match such huge highs in an already blossoming career, last October saw the group undergo their own headline tour, performing to sold out venues across Britain. The band held their own at this year’s Hit The Deck festival and although performing under the ‘Black Youth’ brand still drew in masses at the packed out Rescue Rooms Stage...not even a suspiciously secret name can hold their fans back! While She Sleeps are set to perform at Slam Dunk Festival 2012, held at Leeds University on 26th May. They are then to embark on the Australian leg of their promo tour which will see the group smash venues up in Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Get on board the Sleeps wagon!

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by stuart renton I’m either getting old or senile, or both, as the Britain’s Got Talent final this year was really rather enjoyable. I adored Ashleigh (the girl) and Pudsey (the dog) – better not get that the wrong way around - and I felt their act was a worthy winner over the dreary singers and distinctly average dance troupes, which, let’s be honest, all have their own entry to fame via other shows. Britain’s Got Talent is about variety and there’s really not another show out there featuring dancing dogs or four gals in what’s basically a sceptic tank doing underwater acrobatics. It’s all utterly barking mad, but brilliant stuff. It’s all about the quality of the contestants on these shows that makes for such great viewing and that’s never been more apparent than in the case of The Voice, which, like so many other viewers, saw me turn off halfway through this week. I couldn’t stand to hear another screeching rendition of a beloved song by a bunch of contestants that have been trained to hold that last note for as long as possible, well, I say ‘note’… it’s actually a string of all the notes ever invented plus a few only dogs can hear. It’s one thing to hear a song that could qualify for bad karaoke at the local boozer but another to hear the endless near-fawning platitudes that spew from the judges’ mouths for the next fifteen minutes. But anyway, it’s all over for me… Which is convenient, because one of the world’s most anticipated games came out yesterday. I’ve already given you a lengthy preview of Diablo 3 (on PC), but this title has its sights set on the Game of the Year. An all action role playing adventure, you choose your hero class and set about exploring the world of Sanctuary engaging in some incredible hack and slashery on your quest to find and defeat the demon, Diablo. It’s nothing new and a formula repeated a thousand times but never with such style. Diablo III fully supports multiplayer online gaming where you can quest with a group of friends, or, if you still live in your parent’s basement and can’t afford any, you can hook up with a random group of mostly irritating strangers / children / weirdos who aren’t children but act as though they are (delete as applicable). Just remember to wear your e-condom; e-syphilis is on the rise these days and who knows where your keyboard has been! Opening Night: Even computer servers get performance anxiety and that’s never been truer than the launch of Diablo III. The servers went online at 11:00pm and I was highly “entertained” by the entirely expected and oh-so-fun error messages: “server down”, or my personal favourite “servers are full”. It’s far more amusing to read through all the bellyaching online than it is actually playing the game! Online gamers are a strange bunch - they’ve waited three years for a game and now they can’t manage to wait a single evening without resorting to writing hate mail at the developers and grinding their teeth as they repeatedly press the Refresh Key to repetitive strain inducing levels! I managed to get a few hours’ gaming in this morning and only got tossed off once. Off the servers, mind, any other type of off tossing is purely in your imagination. Filthy! Overall, Diablo III gets a healthy 9/10. It’s a fabulous successor to a series that’s practically legend in terms of gaming. If it were any more popular it’d have its own talk show and trips to rehab. Despite a typically ropey launch that we all fully expected, Diablo III will go from strength to strength and if you like your action hard and your monsters dragony, then this is definitely the game for you.

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SPRING BREAKS 4 NIGHTS

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

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WHITBY

Delightful 3 bed cottage, close to the sea

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SPECIAL MONDAY - FRIDAY

Bed, Breakfast, Evening Meal £125 per person

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8 Berth Luxury Caravan

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

JACOBS MOUNT

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

www.jacobsmount.com MUSTON GRANGE Nr Filey

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

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CHAPEL ST LEONARDS CHALET SLEEPS 4 PERSONS

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CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS

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Weeks from £165 Summer School Holidays £315 Jubilee Week £235 Weekends £85 Midweek £105 For More Info & Bookings Call

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

CALL 01754 763 941

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

SUMMER BREAKS

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Call 01507 441483 www.kirkstead.co.uk

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INGOLDMELLS Family Run Superb Caravan

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

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

TEL: 01754 765533

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www.oceancourthotel.net

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

01775 761690 www.lakeross.co.uk

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SKEGNESS

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INGOLDMELLS

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01754 874248

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Call Trudy 01775 768433

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

SCARBOROUGH CAYTON BAY 8 Berth, 3 Bedroom Caravan for Hire Full Site Facilities - Heated Pool All Weather Sports Facilities Restaurant, Bar, Shops, Playground Tem Minutes to the Beach From £135 for Short Breaks

Call Anytime: 0114 287 6292 or 07922 533615

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Call 07742 615098 for further details

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PORTHLEVEN CORNWALL

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Fishermans Cottages

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Call Mrs Scott on 01522 702240 Saxilby Riding School, Saxilby, Nr Lincoln

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£239.50 per person

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3rd June - Bridlington - £10

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on booking a Deposit will be required Folkestone & Ostend 3 Days - Normal Bar - Half Board - Excursions Inc Fri 11th May £119, Fri 1st Jun £119, Fri 15th Jun £119, Fri 22nd Jun £119, Fri 13th Jul £119, Fri 27th Jul £119, Fri 10th Aug £119, Fri 24th Aug £119 99p Bar 7pm - 10pm - Half Board - Excursions Inc Fri 14th Sep £119 Fri 21st Sep £119 Fri 12th Oct £119 Folkestone & Ostend 5 Days - 99p Bar 6pm - 8pm - Half Board - Excursions Inc Mon 25th Jun £149 Scarborough 4 - 5 Days - Half Board Mon 18th Jun 5 Days £129, Fri 29th Jun 4 Days £109, Fri 13th Jul 4 Days £119

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New Trend Holiday Park Chapel St. Leonards

CHALETS FOR SALE FROM ONLY £6900 including this year’s Ground Rent

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angler’s corner

PARKLANDS POND

DONCASTER

by Clint Walker

Yet another mad week for me, I’ve been out and about finding new waters and meeting new people to bring you some news. I travelled into Wales to do a little work for Tackle & Gun magazine, and whilst I was there, I picked up a hot tip about HUGE perch! Although it is some distance from sunny Sheffield, Gweryd Lakes near Mold in Denbighshire offers fantastic surroundings in which too fish, with a variety of species to target, including perch which have hit the net at 5lbs 7ozs! Get this though, they are rarely fished for, so there really could be a potential record lurking! I’ve seen the photos in the onsite shop, and there are loads of images of MULTIPLE captures of big perch in excess of 3lbs, 4lbs and bigger..... I asked a few anglers on the banks what thought about the perch, only to be met with “...dunno, don’t really fish for them” What??!!! Why not?? I couldn’t believe my ears and I’m looking forward to trying to arrange a trip soon to find out more, so I’ll keep you informed. There is much more than perch in the lakes though, I spoke to the owner Jeanette who tells me of 27lbs carp, double figure tench and bream and loads of quality silver fish. I did witness some stunning roach and a couple of pristine smaller carp, and then received a catch report from an angler who had bagged up with fish to 16lbs! Google Gweryd Lakes to see some pictures for yourself, or check out my north west round up in Carp Talk magazine as Gweryd will feature there too. By the time you read this, I will have visited local fly fishing mecca Ladybower Fishery for their open weekend. The weather doesn’t look very encouraging, so I hope it isn’t spoiled, but I am looking forward to meeting the team up there to make arrangements for a forthcoming feature in the National angling press and find out more about what makes Ladybower so popular. My column next week will feature coverage and a little more information, but if you have catch reports, I’d love to see them so I can share with readers. Another fishery I’ve discovered (which opens today as I write this) is called Millbrook in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands. It’s a five acre (ish) pool which has been completely redesigned and renovated by Craig Stokes and his team to provide a simply stunning venue. Keep your eye on the press for this one, because it will be BIG news.... Millbrook is stocked with fish to 35lbs+ and is available on a prebooked day ticket to any angler; big names such as Ian ‘Ting Tong’ Macmillan, Angling Times’ Steve Broad, and respected carper Simon Crow have all been already to test fish it and results have been exciting! To find out more and book your ticket, take a look at www.millbrookfisheries.co.uk This venue is also ideal for the less able angler with no steps, huge pegs and onsite facilities to suit.

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conﬁdent choice to land the hat-trick providing there are no hangovers from that run. The main opposition looks to be in the shape of Mighty Ambition, Hajras, Poetic Lord, Thomas Chippendale and Rewarded, with a supplementary cautionary note about Icelander who also may prove troublesome to the selection if able to transfer his allweather form to turf. 3.40 JLT Lockinge Stakes, Group 1, 4yo+, 1m: Frankel is the standout horse here and cannot really be opposed. However, if you are looking for a better price then the each-way suggestion is Aidan O’Brien’s So You Think who might be able to land a place if coping with the drop in trip. He hasn’t run over this sort of trip since 2010 but as a multiple Group 1 winner he has the class to do so with merit and may be able to give the Frankel machine a bit of a fright into the bargain. The bet is each-way as I expect Frankel to able to dominate. The one slight concern for me about Frankel however is the recent injury scare and whether he has fully recovered – you sometimes don’t ﬁnd that out until they race! Newmarket: 2.15 Poptelecom.co.uk Fairway Stakes, Listed, Class 1, 3yo, 1m 2f: Sir Henry Cecil’s Noble Mission will no doubt be all the rage for this one but I fancy that he may get a serious race from Henry Candy’s Rugged Cross who may be a better value price. Rewarded, Thought Worthy, Farhaan and Prince Alzain look to be the best of the rest.

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Wembley beckons for the Blades after Danny Wilson’s side secured a play-off final berth at the expense of Stevenage. In the play-off semi-final at the Lane, Chris Porter’s late header sealed a first ever win over Stevenage, but more importantly, a chance of promotion. Preparations immediately turn to the finale at Wembley on Saturday 26 May, when the Blades could be 90 minutes from an immediate return to the Championship. Wilson named an unchanged starting XI but, notably, there were changes on the bench where Montgomery and McAllister replaced Ertl and Cresswell, who, after suffering a series of injuries of late, was unavailable due to an eye infection. Stevenage made one change with Shroot replacing Reid, who dropped to the bench. United’s formation from the first leg, 4-4-1-1, remained with Quinn again the most advanced midfielder, supporting lone striker, Porter. Judging by the pre-match rendition of the ‘Greasy Chip Buttie’ anthem, the fans were up for the clash and, despite Borough winning a corner in the first 30 seconds, the home players began at a high tempo, working a first chance on seven minutes. From a Hill cross, Williamson got in ahead of his marker to set up a header from Porter, who forced goalkeeper Day into a one-handed save. The opening 20 minutes saw United firmly in the ascendency but a number of corners and open-play deliveries into the box was all that the home side had to show for the dominance. Doyle saw a lot of the ball early on and he made up a lot of ground to halt a break by Freeman around the half hour mark. For United, Porter headed down a Hill cross before visiting defender Ashton sliced the ball onto the roof of his own net, whilst just before the break Williamson curled wide after Porter laid off. McDonald, who was struggling with a hamstring problem before the game, needed treatment at the end of the first half and although he was quickly

back on his feet, he was unable to start the second period - the midfielder was replaced by Montgomery. United were quickly back on the offensive and went close on 48 minutes but, after Lowton and Williamson had combined on the right, a shot from Flynn was blocked by Lascelles and then, from a Porter cross, a shot from Williamson, arriving late in the box, was just wide. The Blades, it seemed, were getting closer, and the Kop were on their feet on 57 minutes when Lowton’s forward ball was controlled by Porter for Flynn to smash a half volley from 25 yards, which was just wide. Stevenage’s first effort on the half arrived just before the hour but Freeman, who received a pass from Laird, shot at Simonsen at the near post. The hardworking Quinn curled over on 62 minutes, after good work from Williamson, who then fired the next shot, a free-kick, into the Kop. Stevenage, for all their defensive endeavours, were a threat on the break and after Freeman held off Lowton, who was later booked, the ball broke for Laird to fire a shot which Simonsen needed to tip over. It was followed by a 30-yard free-kick from Bostwick, which the Blades goalkeeper held. United went back on the attack and in the final ten minutes the chances continued to pour down on the Stevenage goal. A Lowton left-footer was blocked and Hill, with a first-timer from 35 yards, went close. Quinn also had an effort saved by Day before the decisive moment arrived with five minutes remaining. From a Simonsen kick, Montgomery won the initial header and Porter, Quinn and Lowton, who delivered the cross, were involved before PORTER got in ahead of the visiting central defenders to beat Day with a close range header, in front of the Kop. Naturally, Stevenage then committed men forward, captain Roberts made himself an auxiliary centre forward, whilst Reid’s header from a cross was straight at Simonsen. Three minutes of added time was announced but United were smart in the extra period and held on, the final whistle signalling a pitch invasion by Unitedites. Blades: Simonsen, Lowton, Doyle, Flynn, Williamson, Collins, Maguire, Porter, McDonald (Montgomery 45), Quinn, Hill. Unused: Howard, Taylor, McAllister, O’Halloran. Stevenage: Day, Wilson, Laird, Ashton, Byrom (Reid 87), Roberts, Freeman, Bostwick, Agyemang (Beardsley 63), Lascelles, Shroot (Mousinho 57). Unused: Julian, Charles.

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Danny Wilson felt his Blades deserved to win Monday’s play-off semi-final second leg. Chris Porter scored the all-important late goal which ensures the Blades will be in the play-off final at Wembley on Saturday 26 May. “Now for the hard part - big style,” said the United chief. “They were two of the hardest games we have had all season, and I have to say that Stevenage were fantastic once again. “We take nothing away from Stevenage but we shaded it and we played some great stuff at times. We were incisive and created a lot of chances in the second half. It was a real good cup tie. I felt that we dominated large periods, some of the football we played was tremendous.” Wilson also praised goal-hero Porter, adding: “He got better as the day went on. He is a very fit boy, otherwise we wouldn’t have put him in that lone position up front. Ports has been chomping at the bit to play, he has taken his opportunity very well from my point of view. “It’s a great boost for his confidence. Not just for his goal, but his performance as the game went on. Getting the goal was massive for him.”

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Rotherham United are pleased to have agreed terms to sign striker Kayode Odejayi from League One Colchester United. Odejayi has just enjoyed a successful season with the Essex club capped by being rewarded with the supporters playerof the year award. The playerled his teams ﬁght for a League One play-off place right up until the last few weeks of the season, and will be looking to better that with the Millers in the forthcoming year. Returning to South Yorkshire after a spell with Barnsley, the 6’3 powerful front man has been sought after in the last few weeks but the Millers ﬁnally secured his services earlier today. The player has penned a pre-contract and legal agreement that will see him join up with Steve Evans’ squad on 1st July. Speaking minutes after the formal documentation was completed Evans said: ‘’I am delighted with this signing and I have to say we have beaten a number of good clubs to get him here but with the fantastic New York Stadium and the big support we have here I always believed we stood a chance, and I never gave up.”

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Sheffield Wednesday will release six players approaching the end of their current contracts. Goalkeepers Sean Cuff and Richard O’Donnell will seek new clubs over the summer, as will defender Jon Otsemebor, midfielder Chris Sedgwick and strikers Clinton Morrison and Vadaine Oliver. From the academy, newly-crowned Player of the Year Jarrod Kyle steps up to first year professional status and midfielder Mitch Husbands also remains at the club for a further year. Matt Tumilty, Lee Wall, Scott Canham and Tom Rowbotham will be released. The Owls would like to thank all those players released for their services and wish them well for the future.

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Miguel Llera has reflected on the last week at Sheffield Wednesday and rates that period of time as the most memorable of his career. The popular Spaniard played a key role in helping the Owls to automatic promotion, scoring four crucial goals during the run-in and proving a rock at the heart of the rearguard. In addition, Llera was crowned as the npower League 1 Player of the Month for April. He said: “It has been so memorable and enjoyable. It was unbelievable when the final whistle went against Wycombe. “I lost my helmet, shin pads, everything. It was a moment the fans deserved. It’s their club, and for them the club must be in the Championship. “With these fans, it is impossible to come down. “I think the Championship will be very hard because there are a lot of good teams. But why shouldn’t we have a good season?” In addition, Llera was crowned as the npower League 1 Player of the Month for April and the towering defender dedicated his award to everyone in the dressing room at Hillsborough. He said: “It is always nice to be recognised and to get the goals was pleasing because they were very important goals. “But the award is for the team because promotion was a team effort and everyone who played a part deserves the recognition too. “I am always confident of scoring goals because I practise a lot. I always thought that when I scored one goal, others would follow and that is what happened.”

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Sunny South East Tour, 28th May, Treacys Hotel, 5 days, DB&B £325, S/S £77 JUNE St Anne’s 4th June, Inn on the Prom, 5 days, DB&B £215, No excursions Eastbourne 9th June, Afton Hotel, 8 days, DB&B, £355 Blackpool 11th June, Athol Hotel, 5 days, DB&B, £139 Scenic Shropshire & Welsh Marches 11th June, Park Inn Telford, 5 days, DB&B, £265 Scarborough, 18th June, Red Lea Hotel, 5 days, DB&B, £205 Llandudno 1st July, 6 Days, DB&B, Trevone Hotel, £265

Torquay 21st July, 8 Days, DB&B, Abbey Court Hotel,, £285 Blackpool 21st July, 8 Days, DB&B, Hotel Athol, £199 (No Excursions)

All this for only

£99

Blackpool, 26th May, Athol Hotel, 8 days, DB&B £195

Eastbourne 14th July, 8 Days, DB&B, Afton Hotel, £355

YORK & STEAM EXPERIENCE Queens Hotel, York - Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal Thursday - See the Fabulous City of York Train Museum, York Minster, etc Friday - Visit Pickering and Board the North Yorks Moors Steam Railway to Whitby

MAY Eastbourne, 21st May, Langham Hotel, 5 days, DB&B £225, S/S £6pn

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Harrogate 22nd July, 2 Days, DB&B, Cedar Court Hotel, £79