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The Torch will be in Sheffield on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 June, and during the celebrations you will get the chance to get together with other local people, friends and relatives to celebrate the once in a lifetime occasion.

The city’s celebrations will culminate with a special free Evening Celebration Event

in Barker’s Pool on 25 June, which will feature musical and dance performances.

Whilst in Sheffield, the Torch will pass through Chapeltown and Ecclesfield, before heading towards Penistone Road. It will then make its way along Glossop Road, Clarkehouse Road and Brocco Bank, before being down carried Ecclesall Road to St Mary’s Gate, Eyre Street, Arundel Gate, Norfolk Street and Surrey Street. Click here for the full route.

It will reach the final leg of that day’s journey when it hits

Leopold Street, ready for the evening’s celebrations.

The torch will depart from Sheffield on the morning of Tuesday 26 June during an event involving local schools at Don Valley Stadium, and will then pass the English Institute of Sport A number of inspirational local people have been nominated to carry the Torch around the Sheffield route.

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pride. Whether or not Wayne Rooney, who previously seemed not to know the words, will also have a sing will be revealed by the time As we men get older, in my experience this article goes to press when he returns to the anyway, the importance of father’s day side having now served his two match ban. becomes paramount. The joy of receiving The Blades fans seem to have now got over the a visit from my daughter Rosanne together disappointment of failing to gain promotion, with a beautiful well worded card and and all ganged up on me, the only Owl in a large bottle of Jean Paul Gaultier ‘Le the pub singing many songs to accompany a Male’ really cheered me up on a day that selection of pro Blades and anti Owls songs inevitably has an element of sadness for me. which was playing on the pub sound system, What would I give to have just one hour apparently from a compact disc put together by with my late father, who died thirty nine years ago, aged just sixty seven? Although he well-known local author and Blades historian was my absolute hero in life, we had a massive and wonderful character Ronnie Sharp, who difference of opinion and I did not see him for has written a marvellous book entitled ‘ Sharp the last eighteen months of his life, which was as a Blade ‘ which holds a prominent place in my library alongside two books by another probably my fault. Never a day has gone by famous Blade, Steve Cowens , which gives an since his passing without me thinking about him and trying to live my life as he would have insight into the Blades Business Crew. wanted me to, and hopefully he will think that I reported two weeks ago that top local artiste , John Alex, had picked me up from my home at least I got it right in the end.

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Weekly Wit MICKEY’S ALBERT MAGIC SHOW SNODGRASS

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In a captivating combination, favourite Disney characters join a professional illusionist live on stage in a performance that will excite and delight children of all ages. From Feld Entertainment, the producers of Disney On Ice, Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show brings audiences into a world where Disney magic takes on a whole new meaning.

The tour makes its stop in Sheffield during the children’s summer holidays on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th August, with three performances per day of 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 4:30pm performing to a much reduced capacity Arena in an intimate theatre style setting.

Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show features the special magic from legendary Disney films, performed right before your eyes: Cinderella’s rags turn into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; Aladdin’s Princess Jasmine levitates into the air; and the enchanted dancing brooms in Fantasia help sweep Minnie off her feet. The Master Magician himself – Mickey Mouse – performs astonishing illusions along with Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter, and professional illusionist Michael Barron. The magic is complimented by appearances from Disney princesses Belle and Snow White and Mickey’s pals from Toontown — Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy.

“This one-of-a-kind show gives parents and children the power to see magic everywhere,” says Kenneth Feld, producer of the Disney Live! shows and producer of the most successful live illusion show of all time, Siegfried & Roy. “We take them on an inspirational journey with the Disney characters where they learn to find the magic within and all around them. At the same time, families will see world class illusions that will truly take their breath away.”

The production values and stagecraft of Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show make this an exceptional family show. Famed Illusion Designer Jim Steinmeyer, who has worked with leading magicians David Copperfield, Lance Burton and Siegfried & Roy, brings his more than 20 years of world-class experience to the illusions in the show, which include a dynamic sawing-in-half duet and an awe-inspiring levitation of Minnie.

In another astonishing magic act, illusionist Michael Barron levitates Princess Jasmine. The moment is pinnacled by a starry night sky, with a mood both mesmerizing and surreal. To the tune of “A Whole New World,” Michael ultimately joins Jasmine in the air as they soar high above in harmony.

“In every show we do, we try to exceed audiences’ expectations,” says Director Jerry Bilik. “With the sheer magnitude of the illusions, we are able to take the audience to a place far beyond what they would ever imagine. From the moment the magic begins on stage, audiences will be in for a visual surprise as they take part in a unique Disney experience.”

Michael Barron’s interactive style as an illusionist adds another dimension to the show as he brings children up on stage to assist in the magic. Whether it’s making a Magician’s Apprentice tissue paper hat or inspecting a trunk for ‘The Fastest Escape in the World,’ children in the audience have the opportunity to become part of the show.

No matter if they are on stage or in their seats, children are given an unforgettable experience as magician’s helpers in Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show. Amidst a show jam-packed with surprises and spectacle, audiences learn to find the magic inside as they take part in a revolutionary blend of captivating magic.

Audiences will see their favourite Disney characters including Donald Duck, Goofy, Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, and Disney Princesses; Jasmine, Belle, Snow White, and Cinderella.

Mickey, Minnie and friends come together with word-class magicians to perform magic from legendary Disney films right before your eyes. See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful gown in a spilt second, the spectacular levitation of Aladdin’s Princess Jasmine and the enchanted dancing brooms of Fantasia. Anything can happen if you just believe!

Tickets for Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic show at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th August 2012, priced for adults £19- £23, children £16.50-£20.50 & family tickets £60-£80 (booking fee may apply) are now on general sale, in person at the Arena box office, by phone on 0114 256 5656 or online at www. motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk

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I said to my wife, “I wish there was a little more magic in our marriage.”

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8. What species of animal do larvae and pupae grow into?

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In the News

23/6/1894 – The International Olympic

Committee is founded in Paris 24/6/2010 – Wimbledon - Isner defeats Mahut

in the longest match in tennis

history 25/6/1991 – Croatia and Slovenia declare

their independence from

Yugoslavia 26/6/1857 – The first Victoria Cross is

awarded 27/6/1899 – A. E. J. Collins scores 628 runs

N.O, the record score in 1st

class cricket 28/6/1997 – Mike Tyson is disqualified for

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Holyfield’s ear 29/6/1950 – The United States defeats

England during the 1950 FIFA

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The Saints We continue this week by looking at St Patrick, St Hilda, St Francis and St Ledger.

St Patrick St Patrick, a Christian missionary, is recognised nowadays as the Patron Saint of Ireland (c. 435 AD.) He was captured in Wales by Irish pirates and reduced to slavery for six years. He entered the Church and returned as an ordained bishop. Patrick encouraged the Irish to embrace religion and become monks and nuns. In the National Museum in Dublin his shrine contains his tooth and bell, which can often be seen on display. March 17th is St Patrick’s Day and traditionally on that day you would wear green, eat all things green and wear a shamrock, which symbolises the Holy Trinity.

St Hilda of Whitby St Hilda (614- 680AD) was Abbess of Whitby Monastery. She is the Patron Saint

of Learning and Culture. A local legend says when seabirds fly over the abbey they dip their wings in her honour. I have seen a ghost in the monastery but I am not sure if it is St Hilda. She looks out to sea watching for the sailors returning safely .

St Francis of Assisi St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226AD) is the Patron Saint of Animals. He was the founder of the Franciscan Order. Born into a rich family at a time of unrest, he turned his back on war and wealth and travelled as a pilgrim helping the poor and lepers. St Francis had a close rapport with animals and loved to talk and preach to them.

St Ledger St Ledger (616-679AD) was Bishop and Martyr of Autun. Once ordained he became Abbot of Saint -Maixent (653AD) which he reformed by introducing the rule of Benedict.

He cared for the poor building churches and helping the poor. St Ledger fought in battles and fell from favour and was beheaded. The St Ledger horse race is not connected - this was named after an 18th century Colonel St Ledger.

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Help celebrate WRVS Diamond Champions by nominating someone you know.

Sixty entries will be shortlisted in each region: Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland and the following regions of England, North East, North West, Yorkshire and Humberside; Midlands, East and South East, South and South West by a judging panel.

All 480 shortlisted Diamond Champions will be presented with a specially designed Diamond Champions badge and certificate at a local celebration in the early autumn.

At each event a regional judging panel will select ten people from each region to join the other 70 other regional Diamond Champions at a royal residence to meet Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later in the autumn.

Nominate your Diamond Champion by using the online Diamond Champions nomination form or download a Diamond Champion nomination form.

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Age UK Sheffield are looking to recruit a team of 10 dedicated volunteer facilitators to be part of a piece of research that is being undertaken by Age UK Sheffield and Sheffield University (PLINY) We are looking for people who are:Committed to supporting older people Willing to facilitate telephone groups with older people Able to chat with an older person as you would a friend Prepared to undertake training and Induction Good team players and able to work on their own Able to commit to at least 3 hours per week for 16 weeks starting as soon as possible.

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A NEW DEAL FOR SHEFFIELD BUS PASSENGERS

http://www.sypte.co.uk/media.aspx?id=2956 People in Sheffield are to be asked their opinion on a new city-wide bus partnership scheme. The new service, introduced by the Sheffield Bus Partnership, aims to make bus travel easier, more affordable, convenient, economical, and more reliable than ever before.

The Sheffield Bus Partnership is a unique agreement between First South Yorkshire, Stagecoach Yorkshire, TM Travel, Sheffield Community Transport, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), and Sheffield City Council. It will see all parties working together to make sure the new proposal for bus travel works best for customers.

South Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority meeting will discuss a recommendation to approve consultation on the new scheme.

This includes the introduction of co-ordinated timetables, meaning that people will have to wait less time for their bus, the option of buying cheaper multi-operator bus tickets, and the likelihood of tram travel being included.

Changes to the network will also happen less frequently than before.

The partners believe that by working together they will be able to help grow the number of people using buses by making the network simpler, more flexible and more convenient.

From 18 June to 14 July the partnership will be asking people what they think about the network proposals, which have been designed to best fit people’s needs.

Members of the public can give their feedback using the dedicated website www. sheffieldbuspartnership.co.uk or can pick up a form from Travel Information Centres in Sheffield.

In addition to timetabling and network improvements over the next year people in Sheffield will be able to look forward to: smart tickets, which means easier payment methods and removing the need to pay cash to the driver more convenient ticketing offers offering more flexibility with a choice of tickets newer greener, low floor buses David Young, SYPTE’s Director of Customer Experience, said: “We think that this package we have come up with will make big difference to the quality of the bus network in Sheffield. By all working together the partners believe we can make travelling by bus a more convenient option for people throughout Sheffield.”

TENANTS ASKED TO GET INVOLVED IN FUTURE HOUSING SERVICES https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/in-your-area/ initiatives/futureplan.html

The city’s council tenants are being asked about what they want from housing services in the future, as Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Homes prepare to bring their services together within the Council.

Tenants and leaseholders are being asked what they would like to see from services in the future and how these should be delivered, when council housing management is led by the City Council. This opportunity will start as part of ongoing work with tenants with an initial consultation being launched on Monday 18th June. People are being urged to look out for a postcard enclosed with the Sheffield Homes ‘In Touch’ magazine. The 5 minute, freepost survey kicks off the ongoing consultation with tenants, which will include a variety of ways for everybody to have their say on council housing. This feedback will then inform more detailed work with tenants, leaseholders and staff to develop the new service – this will take place from the Autumn onwards.

Councillor Harry Harpham, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods said: “I want to personally invite each and every tenant to get involved and tell us what they think. We want to give tenants a bigger say in how council services are run during this time of change. It is important that we hear how tenants want to shape the service we offer as a council in the future and they will know better than most, what works for them. We will use all the feedback we get from tenants to help us create a quality housing service. “

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People who want to get involved can visit www.sheffield.gov.uk/planningthefuture and fill in an on-line form to give their views and SCC will also publish dates of meetings and events they’ll be attending over the next few months.

The Future of Council Housing programme board agreed this week to integrate Sheffield Homes services and staff with the Council

by April 2013 after it considered a range of timescales put forward as part of the transition process. The programme board is made up of Councillors, tenants, staff from the Council and Sheffield Homes and the Chair of Sheffield Homes board.

Tenants and leaseholders who want to get involved can find out more information: Phone 0114 205 3908, Email planningthefuture@ sheffield.gov.uk, Visit www.sheffield.gov. uk/planningthefuture or Write to Future of Council Housing Team, Room G31, Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, S1 2HH

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Pick it, Cook it, Eat it Vegetarian cooking for the whole family, using fresh produce from Heeley City Farm Exciting new course starting Monday 2nd July, 3.30 -5.30pm at Heeley City Farm Café Course fees: £30 or £10* for five weeks. £5 deposit required. Parents/Carers and up to 1 child over age of 5 welcome per adult – accompanied children free of charge. Limited places, first come first served. Please ring Liz on 07817 006437 or 0114 2500613 for more information and to book your place. *fee reduction applies if you are on certain benefits

CITY WIDE HANDYPERSONS SERVICE Practical help with small DIY type jobs for people over 55.

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Celebrating Seventy-Five Years of Success at the

Arundel Ex-Servicemens Club With 2,000 members, the Arundel Ex-Servicemens Club is Sheffield’s largest and still thriving after three-quarters of a centur y.

What are the reasons behind its success?

Club Secretary Brian Simmonite is definite, “pile it high, sell it cheap and look after your members.” This is his maxim and it certainly works – just take a look at what is on offer Beer prices start from an incredibly low £1.46p per pint, with Lagers from £1.76 and Guinness at only £2.00. Spirits are just £1.05 a shot.

Boddingtons, Stones, John Smiths, Wards, Heineken, Carling, Carlsberg: these are just some of the famous brands provided at the bars throughout the Arundel.

Snooker and Pool fans can play completely free, permanently, on

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Quality live acts appear on an unequalled five nights every week on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays; entertaining members in the 500 seat concert room.

For those wishing a more relaxed evening out, the club’s facilities include not one but three (yes three) comfortable lounges.

The bars open Monday to Saturday from 11.00 am to 3.00pm, then from 6.30 pm to 10.30pm. On Sundays this changes to 11.30 am to 2 pm, then from 7pm to 10.30 pm.

“These have been our traditional opening times for 75 years,” says Brian. “Our members appreciate and respect these hours, especially as we are considerate about ‘drinking-up time.’”

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So where does all this history of success stem from?

The original Manor & District Ex-Servicemen’s Association was reformed as the Arundel Ex-Servicemens Club in 1937 when it opened at new premises on City Road, its home for 75 years.

The club has been extensively expanded and refurbished over the decades and the premises are now one of the biggest club buildings in South Yorkshire.

The oldest member is well into his 90’s and Brian himself has been a member for 55 years, while his father Percy Simmonite was a founder member back in 1937.

In fact, Brian’s three sons continue the family tradition, with Nick running the Frog and Parrot while Mark and Adam share in the management of Henry’s.

Both of these bars are famous Sheffield hostelries in the city centre.

Their success stems from Brian’s experience. Many visitors from within the industry have commented

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From sound purchasing methods to stock control (the cellar operation is amazing) from staff training to customer care and for the ability to create a great atmosphere for members, the entire team at the Arundel are to be highly commended.

They have all played their part, not only in helping the club to achieve its 75th Anniversary, but also for continuing to provide such a popular entertainment venue for 2,000 members and their guests 7 days every week.

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GATECRASHER TO OPEN NEW SHEFFIELD CLUB Exactly 5 years since one of the UK’s most iconic clubs was decimated in a fire, owners of worldcelebrated Sheffield nightclub Gatecrasher have revealed firm plans to develop a new flagship venue in the city. The club brand is currently looking at a various venues with a view to launching in the city later this year.

On Monday 18th June, 2007, lying in a heap beside the crowds of locals who gathered to watch a piece of history razed to the ground were the remains of Gatecrasher One which was reduced to a blackened shell after a fire ripped through the building.

The loss of Gatecrasher in Sheffield sent shockwaves throughout clubland, no-one was hurt but dance music fans worldwide mourned the loss of a clubbing institution. Following the fire the club received over 5000 emails and letters of support.

Club bosses vowed to return to their spiritual home as soon as possible and have spent several years trying to find a suitable location and secure planning.

In 2010 bosses revealed their intent to return to the city and although planning permission was refused on the first venue they looked at, Gatecrasher has since been working alongside Sheffield City Council’s planning department to secure an alternative venue.

Gatecrasher has received overwhelming support in the city. In 2010, within days of announcing their return to Sheffield, Gatecrasher received support from over 15,000 people.

And bosses are once again urging the city to get behind them and ‘Vote Yes’ for the new club . A facebook group has been created to talk directly to fans about the new venue with over 12,000 active members and new ones joining daily.

Simon Raine, MD of Gatecrasher, commented; “This week marks one of the most significant weeks in Gatecrasher’s history. Exactly five years ago our beloved Sheffield club was razed to the ground following a devastating fire. The whole event ripped the heart out of the Gatecrasher team. A club which we had spent over 10 years nurturing and developing was gone in a matter of hours, a piece of clubbing history lost forever.

But that was never going to be in the end of the story and we always vowed to return to our spiritual home in Sheffield. Gatecrasher will rise like a phoenix from the ashes, defining a new decade of clubbing.

Our new site will exceed all expectations bolder, bigger and a lot more cutting-edge than ever before.

We want to create the best nightclub in the world that has always been our aim!."

Simon continued; “We were devastated at the loss of the Sheffield club in 2007 and have been searching tirelessly for a location so we can return to our spiritual Sheffield

home. What’s been heartening is all the support we’ve had from the city, we get emails daily asking us when we are returning to Sheffield and now it is finally a reality, with plans rapidly falling into place."

Since Gatecrasher launched in Sheffield in the mid90s, it has played a significant role in the development of the city and has been previously been praised by council officials for its impact on the economy and tourism. The clubs contribution to Sheffield’s thriving nightlife and entertainment scene firmly placed the city on the International map creating major interest and inward investment. The impact the club has had on the city is staggering with over 8 million people attending Gatecrasher in Sheffield in over 10 years. A survey also found Gatecrasher to be the number one reason that students decided to study in Sheffield.

During Gatecrasher’s reign in the city, the club played host to the most spectacular club nights which are now immortalised in clubbing history. The club kick started a dance revolution and helped forge the careers of the world’s biggest DJs including Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, Timo Mass, Mauro Picotto and Armin Van Buuren.

Gatecrasher also staged a monumental millennium event in the city when Paul van Dyk performed in front of 27,000 clubbers at the Don Valley stadium.

The new club promises to take clubbers back to the halcyon days of the dance revolution, encapsulating the ethos and spirit of the original Gatecrasher Sheffield. A club where Paul van Dyk’s feted 6hr sets became clubbing folklore. A club which inspired the Chemical Brothers to write hit track ‘Superstar DJs’.

A club which made dance history every week. And a club that put Sheffield on the map!

From humble beginnings to a world-conquering global club brand, Gatecrasher has continued to push boundaries and dominate dance music. Its reputation as a flamboyant, individual and hedonistic brand continues to grow and the Gatecrasher name remains emblazoned in the heart and soul of clubbers throughout the world. The Gatecrasher lion has always sat proudly at the forefront of clubland, responsible for many of Sheffield’s never-to- be- forgotten events.

Simon concluded; “This about more than a club opening a club. It's about the coming together of everyone who loves Gatecrasher to create the ultimate club. A club made by the people, for the people. A republic!”

The proposed club has many high profile supporters including Sheffield’s world renowned DJ and producer Toddla T who commented; “When I travel the world DJing, one of the things people ask about apart from The Arctic Monkeys & Warp Records, is 'What’s Gatecrasher up to these days?' It was definitely a staple of the Sheffield music scene not only nation-wide, but world-wide. I think it’s important we get it back not only for the thousands of people in Sheffield that miss it, but the fact that it’s has been so focal as part of the Sheffield club scene for years!”

Gatecrasher is looking to engage the city of Sheffield in the quest to launch its new club and is looking for suggestions and support from clubbers via its facebook group; http://www.facebook.com/ Gatecrashertobuildsheffieldvenue

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FORMER CLUBLAND ENTERTAINER RECEIVES MBE 1940ʼS RETURN TO SHEFFIELD REVEREND HENRY Joe Longthorne, much loved British vocalist and former clubland entertainer, received an MBE in the Birthday Honours List on Saturday June 16th 2012 for services to charity and music.

Longthorne was born into a show business family; his parents were both travelling show people. When he was six, he came first in a talent show and his prize was a toy motor car. At fourteen he landed a part in Yorkshire Television’s series Junior Showtime, and remained with the show for over two years.

He then turned professional and earned a living in Northern working men’s clubs.

In his 40+ year career Joe has played to millions of people across the globe and has worked tirelessly for many charitable organisations.

He has devoted a huge amount of time in particular to the Variety Club of Great Britain who honoured him in 2010 with their Silver Heart Award.

That made Joe the only person ever to receive three Variety Club Awards - his first was Promising Young Artist and the second a Lifetime Achievement Award in

2007. Joe has also performed four times at the Royal Variety Show.

This is all the more remarkable since Joe recently recovered from leukaemia and a harrowing bone marrow transplant.

Joe is currently on a major tour encompassing over 60 dates in the UK as well as shows in Australia and Spain before the end of the year. By then he will have performed over 150 world-wide shows in 2012 alone.

Commenting on the MBE Joe said “To say I am delighted would be an understatement. It’s all the more dear to me as it comes in this very special Jubilee year. This is an unexpected honour and very humbling and I am extremely glad that I’m still here to receive it!”

Joe first shot to fame in 1981 as a singer and an impressionist on LWT’s Search For A Star. His success led to appearances at the London Palladium and a month long run at the Talk Of The Town.

His own prime time TV show followed, The Joe Longthorne Show, running from 1988-1991.

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with lymphoma - he battled this while continuing to work. Sellout shows at the Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House and the London Palladium ran side by side with mismanagement, resultant bankruptcy and the diagnosis of leukaemia. In 2006 Joe received a bone marrow transplant and in 2007 fought back to perform another sell show at the Palladium.

This coming Saturday, 23rd June, sees Groovy Gazza Productions of ‘A Salute to the 1940’s’ perform in the Sheffield Peace Gardens.

Gary Birtles who is the producer says ‘We can’t wait, this will be the 2nd year we have performed at the Peace Gardens and just hope that the weather is the same as last year. We had a great crowd, initially we just expected people to sit down for a short while and listen but they stayed for the whole show, a great atmosphere.’

GGP are a Sheffield company and 5 out of the 6 are South Yorkshire based. ‘It will be great performing in our home city, many of the cast have family and friends coming too.’ says Gary. Normally the show is on the road traveling as far as Scotland or Norfolk.

Gary’s wife is Lorrie Brown who performs in the show with a tribute to Dame Vera Lynn. Lorrie has been portraying her for almost 20 yrs now and has performed all around the country inc 2 National theatre tours with the legendary Danny La Rue, a sold out performance at Blackpool Opera House alongside the great Frank Carson and singing to 33,000 football fans on the pitch at half time.

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Lorrie, who spoke on Radio Sheffield over the Jubilee weekend about Vera Lynn, is hoping someday to meet the great lady, she says, ‘I really admire her, she was a gutsy girl and whilst performing in ENSA, (the entertainment company established to entertain the troops around the world), she played in some of the most inhospitable places in the world, inc Burma, she didnt have any music, sound system or stage, she would just turn up and stand next to a jeep or by the tents and entertain the troops, this is partly what made her the forces sweetheart’.

Gary says ‘We have a great company who really enjoy performing the show, everyone has a spot on their own and at the end, the whole company joins together to get everyone on their feet with classics such as Always Be An England, We’ll Meet Again and Land of Hope and Glory. The show starts at 1.00pm following the veterans parade and ceremony, which starts in Millennium Square at 11.45.

For more details on where A Salute to the 1940’s, or Lorrie’s A Salute to Vera Lynn will be performing, go to the web site at www.veralynntribute.eu

To let patients know what they can expect from Radio Nightingale we produce a variety of printed materials which are distributed around the hospital and available from outside our studio on level B of the hospital. One of these is our quarterly information booklet which includes news about the station and fundraising activities along with programme details.

Production of this is made possible by the local businesses who place adverts in the publication. Work is underway on preparing for print on 50th edition of the booklet but there are still a couple of spaces available for advertisements, which we need to fill to cover the costs of printing.

If you run a local business and would like to include your details in this professionally produced publication please get in touch with us as soon as possible. The booklet is distributed around the hospital so passes your message to a variety of people. Take the opportunity to promote yourself in this low-cost advertising medium and be satisfied in the knowledge that you are supporting a local charity at the same time.

WIND YOU UP MAGIC AM

by Trevor Thomas

After leaving the toilet seat up and no toilet paper to use, what are our most common bathroom complaints?

I opened the lines just the other day during my show on this particular subject. Suggestions included not cleaning the bath out after it’s been used, stray hairs here and there and several people mentioned bad smells.

It’s normally us fellas who are to blame, according to your comments.

Pauline in Sheffield said her husband has a wet shave every day and always leaves the contents of the razor all over the sink, while Yvette in Hoyland has struggled over the years with getting the family to abide by toothpaste tube etiquette.

Back in the day of screw on lids, that would always be the first thing to go missing. Even now with flip top lids, it’s always left open at her place. On top of that, the tube being squeezed from the middle was mentioned several times over.

Yvette also said her kids must eat the loo paper, with the amount they seem to get through.

The correct answer ranking in third position was actually toothpaste bits strewn around the sink!

Give me a call on 01709 304244 Tune in for lots more fun, games to discuss how your business can and of course great music. Don’t support Radio Nightingale. forget to check out our new evening show as well with the 60s Radio Nightingale broadcasts at 6, 70s at 7 and then Mellow 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Magic to wind down with from 8. for the patients and staff of the It’s all with Steve Colman week Rotherham General Hospital on nights 6-10pm.

945 &1350mw and Hospedia. For We’re also giving you a chance more information about the station to win some of the biggest 1980s visit www.radionightingale.org.uk albums from the band Spandau Ballet very soon too.

I’ll see you tomorrow morning for Current volunteer vacancies: the Breakfast Show.

Saturday sports show presenter Football commentator Request collector (Tuesday or Wednesday morning) Fundraiser Voice over artist / creator Contact us on 01709 304244 for more information on volunteering.

SOLLY, THE MAN, THE LEGEND CLUBHISTORIANS.CO.UK

by Ruth Cherrington

What sort of man was Reverend Solly and why did setting up working men’s clubs become such an important mission for him? We can say that he was a philosopher, a social reformer, a man dedicated to helping others and more, all rolled into one.

Through careful consideration and participant observation of Victorian society’s darker side, he came to see working men’s clubs as something positive, an institution that could make a difference.

And he believed he could make a difference, which he certainly did! Solly was a clever man: being well educated he could have entered any profession but chose the religious life. He was a person who believed in the benefits of education and artistic pursuits as he was fortunate enough to have been brought up with these. He saw them not only as individual pleasures but as things that had great social value. They were not just for the wealthy and privileged in his view but should be spread around. The philosopher side of Solly believed that educationally oriented leisure could help to raise people up and in doing so, improve society as a whole. He was not alone in this view as at the time others attempting to bring about reforms such as those working within the rational recreation movement. There were many schemes attempting to inculcate a sense of appreciation of art and education into the common people.

Some worked, others fell by the wayside. Solly’s model of working men’s clubs came to be a lasting success story, as we see 150 years after the CIU was established.

Solly was a reformer but not a revolutionary. He recognized many problems with capitalism and its inherent inequality but was wary of rapid, violent change. For him, working with people and bringing out the best in them was what was needed and he believed clubs could do this for working men.

They would reform themselves by getting involved in setting up and running clubs and taking on social responsibilities. He tried to avoid being patronizing but probably sometimes did fall into that trap and some found him difficult to work with. But in setting up ‘the Union’, he helped bring about thousands of clubs and left us a huge legacy, which continues to this day. I wonder if he realized at that time the extent to which his beloved club movement would spread and how long it would last?

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Tickets are now on sale for Parkgate's inaugural Sportsman's Evening which has been re-arranged to be held at the Roundwood Pavilion on Thursday 4th October.

The legendary Tommy Docherty is guest speaker with the highly entertaining Malcolm Lord hosting the night. Tommy has seen the world in a distinguished career with twelve clubs in four different countries and, wherever The Doc has gone, his sharp sense of humour has helped him through good times and bad. As a player, Tommy launched his career with Celtic, made 324 appearances for Preston and then moved further south with Arsenal and Chelsea. He also won 25 caps for Scotland and when Tom’s playing days were over, he turned to management. He lent his experience to a long list of clubs – Chelsea, Rotherham, Aston Villa, Oporto, Manchester United, Derby, Queen’s Park Rangers (three times), Sydney Olympic (twice), Preston and Wolves. The Doc is celebrated as one of the most amusing, entertaining and amiable speakers on the circuit. There will be further special guests announced shortly and the night will also include an auction plus raffle with some amazing footballing items and prizes.

The night is being held to raise funds for training

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The Burghwallis Famous for Our Carvery

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

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

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

facilities down at Roundwood to support the first team's push for promotion next season as well as providing for the newly formed Parkgate Under 19's.

Parkgate FC Sportsmans Evening Featuring Tommy Docherty, Malcolm Lord & Special Guests Thursday 4th October - 7:30pm Roundwood Pavilion, Green Lane, Rawmarsh Tickets are now on sale for £30 including a special souvenir programme and Two Course Dinner. There are also limited tables of ten available for £400 which include: Reserved Floor Table, Two Course Meal, Full Page Advert in Programme, Ten Souvenir Programmes, Two Months Advertising in Parkgate FC Matchday Programme & Ten Free Tickets to a Parkgate FC Home Game To book your place please call Dave on 01709 871829 or email parkgatefc@live.co.uk

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Faye, Tom, Paul & Angie Welcome you to

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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

HOME MADE FOOD SERVED DAILY 11am - 8pm

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TUESDAY QUIZ NIGHT

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Rotas, Stock ordering and replenishment.

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR FIVE NEW VENUES TO SOLELY REPRESENT, ARE YOU ONE OF THESE FIVE? We offer top quality Entertainment and include a comprehensive seven day after sales sevice.

Full colour promotional Posters/Pictures will be provided to advertise all forthcoming events.

If you like what you have read do not hesitate to contact us, We would welcome any opportunity to meet yourselves or your Entertainments Section.

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METALLICA DOWNLOAD 08/06/12

live REVIEW

Words by Katy Evans

Easily one of the most favoured classic rock bands to ever walk the four corners of planet earth, Metallica were always going to be a hugely powerful headlining act at the tenth annual Download Festival.

Pulling in crowds of almost seventy thousand spectators, the Saturday headliners not only brought to life the authentically communal vibe, but also a little bit of newly formed history aswell…a set solely based around the entire ‘Black’ fifth studio album.

And hell did they smash it.

Although a somewhat common fixture on the worldwide rockers festival circuit, since their formation onto the international stages of stardom in 1981 Metallica have no doubt pioneered the commercial success of heavy thrash metal.

Resurrecting it back from the ashes of which it lulled, the four piece have reignited everyone’s pure passion for hard rock with their particularly poignant slot on the Download 2012 main headlining stage.

Whole heartedly saluting their most brutally kick ass studio recording to date, the quartet’s set was a tribute to ‘The Black Album,’ Metallica’s fifth release with some of their finest belters intertwined.

Snatching five top twenty hit singles in the UK charts alone, the 1991 release not only sums up the brute force demonstrated by the rock Gods, but also their pinnacle moment as the world’s greatest metal band.

Opening their set with the final track off the album ‘The Struggle Within,’ face melting hooks and fierce baselines engulfed thousands upon thousands of spectators, all of which from kick off were eating out of lead vocalist James Hetfield’s shredding mits.

Other belters ‘My Friend Of Misery,’ ‘The God That Failed’ and ‘Of Wolf And Man’ all followed much in the same vein to capture the true authenticity of such an influential US rock group. Although a somewhat lengthy time since the band brought out a worldwide, chart dominating hit, it’s more than evident how much enthusiasm and commitment for such a brutal genre they still harbour. To play the puppet master to a soundtrack over twenty years old is a certified medal of longevity to ensure Metallica remains in the hearts of minds of metal fans across the globe.

Granting their crowd with a blasting performance of the groups official top most played song on their repertoire, ‘Enter Sandman’ is Metallica’s legacy to the God’s of Rock. Snatching up the number one position in over seven countries upon its release in 1991, although ridiculously overplayed and outgrown, the fiery chorus line still sounds as authentic and fresh as the day it was produced. A handshake from the past to the present, Metallica showed everyone how simply they can slip back into their early nineties power stance to take us all on a journey through time and space. Rock on.

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Bringing to life their unique take on electronica vs indie rock galore, Hot Chip have been somewhat off the boil for a while however are back with a brand spanking new UK tour and intricately infused alternative tracks to match. With new album material, ‘In Our Heads’ littering the London based seven piece’s ninety minute set, it’s pretty damn safe to say…Hot Chip are back.

Ok ok so forgive us if we were only under the impression Hot chip released their one off belter of a single ‘Ready For the Floor’ back in January 2008, which unlike more of the groups underground material, reached international success with critics giving the track an outstanding nine stars out of ten.

Forgive us if we thought Hot Chip had slipped so far under the radar that we totally overlooked their four other studio albums which have built up a more than impressive recording contract to EMI. And finally, forgive us for not liking Hot Chip as much as we should do, because from the sights and sounds of their Leadmill main stage performance on 9th June, hell they smashed it.

Incorporating all of the Leadmill’s unique quirkiness, unspoken style and downright trendy image, Hot Chip allowed for a first rate insight into the trails and tribulations of a working electronic band.

Forget the naff haircuts or dodgy Nike air trainers, these Southern lads sure know how to put on a cracking live show with blaring base lines, rip rawring melodies and fierce hooks coming as a much standard procedure upon the night. Combining together track off all four of the bands studio albums, new material from the now released fifth record ‘In Our Heads’ follows much in the same vein as previous material, however has enough punch and grit to stand out as a pretty reputable sound. New tracks ‘These Chains’ and ‘Flutes’ capture the essence of what is Hot Chip; fast paced, intricately crafted belters to not only entice the Sheffield masses but making them pine for so much more.

Although always going to be the case with a band who had such a powerful chart breaker as ‘Ready For The Floor,’ the climax of the entire evening came with the performance of the indie anthem, a while hearted salute to electronic verses deep rooted chorus lines. Seizing the mood with this trade mark lyrics, lead vocalist Alexis Taylor worked the room to mould it into the most dedicated of Hot Chip fans about…arms o’raised, spindly legs o’dancing,

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I saw a brilliant headline in the paper the other day. It said: “Come on England”, and, if you believed half the stuff you read in the papers, there are plenty of people who already have (those dirty, dirty footballers).

In other news, it’ll come as absolutely no surprise to anyone that The Voice UK tour has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Which is a crying shame as they’d given me a small percentage of unsold tickets to give away here on my column (a small percentage in this case being about eighty thousand!). The message here to the BBC is don’t waste tax payer’s money on crap shows and if you absolutely must waste money on utter drivel then you’d better make sure the people you’re putting through to the live rounds have more character than road kill!

And speaking of things with the personality of road kill, Cheryl Cole has miraculously hit the number 1 spot in the charts with her single, Call My Name, that she not only sang (thank you, Auto Tune) but she also co-wrote. Now, if you’re fortunate enough to have missed this song, the lyrics go: “Yes I love you say for the way I know we’ve been apart. It’s an endless circle of poison arrow to my heart” and before you ask, there are no typos in that sentence.

Finally Ms Cole has found her calling with these lyrics of near-Shakespearean proportions. My personal stance on the whole Cole phenomenon is that it’s all a load of XXXX (something Benedict Garret had in the bath last week on Big Brother).

Asked why her new album, Cheryl, didn’t have her surname on it, Cole replied in an interview that they didn’t have room for it (obviously no one’s heard of that little ‘shrink font’ button that’s available on all major desktop publishing packages. They could have put the word over her face, but it wouldn’t be the first time a Cole has sat on… (this joke deleted for being entirely inappropriate (and probably libellous)).

I wish there was a “shrink rubbish non-celebrity careers” button, but sadly, deprived of anything even remotely resembling a tactical nuke, I’ll have to make do with griping about their general lack of talent.

But speaking of actual talent, Douglas Adams’ legacy, The Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, is touring the universe and it’s coming to Nottingham in the near future, so if you’re a fan of “the Guide” then there’s still time to pick up tickets for the show that sees all the original cast back together to recreate the magic of the radio series live on stage.

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Perennials Which plant group is the backbone of the summer garden, delivering colour, fragrance and attracting the attention of beneficial wildlife and humans alike?

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Colour is key with perennials Think of the stars of borders in gardens big and small and the chances are they will be perennials. Colour is key with perennials – there is such a varied palette to choose from. It’s up to you to decide the mood you want as the garden backdrop to your life – the excitement or vibrancy of red, the romance of pink or the calm of blue and for a plant family that offers all of these and more, look no further than perennial Salvia or sage plants.

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fully hardy across the UK, but others are less so and in certain areas may be better looked on as annuals. Your local garden centre will be delighted to help with advice.

Sorts of Salvias Here are some suggestions: Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ – a wonderful perennial reaching about 75cm in height, bearing violet to purple flowers, fully hardy; Salvia officinalis – a foliage plant with culinary uses, evergreen and hardy, up to 80cm high; Salvia coccinea ‘Lady in Red’ – great for a summer show of red flowers (tender). The closely related ‘Lady in White’ bears white flowers.

Salvia patens ‘Cambridge Blue is frost hardy (safe down to -5oC’) and produces very elegant, pale blue flowers. Salvia pratensis is a clump-forming perennial with a woody base. Up to 90cm in height and bearing flowers of violet, though in some case may be pink or white. Hardy.

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TARMAC ROAD PLANINGS

Ideal for Lanes, Drives, Yards, etc Collected or Delivered

Call Nick on 07799 804577 or 01724 711651

ROYS GARDENS ALL GARDEN WORK

Fences Repaired and Renewed, Grass Cutting, Maintenance

Tel: 0114 2476692 or: 0774 7670709

M&K LANDSCAPE GARDENING SERVICES Be Prepared for Spring • Mature Staff • Reliable Honest Work • Fencing - All Types • Decking • Hedges Cut • All Rubbish Removed • Free Quotes • OAP Discounts • Fencing (Repaired & Renewed) • No Job too Small!

• Insurance Work GALE & WIND DAMAGE WORK UNDERTAKEN

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HOLIDAYS BLACKPOOL

ADWICK HOUSE HOTEL

PEMBROKE HOTEL

31 YORK STREET - BLACKPOOL CENTRAL

Licensed, Family Run, 2 Minutes from Town Centre, Promenade & the North Pier All Rooms En-Suite

3 Nights B&B - £50 4 Nights B&B - £60 Discounts for Multiple Night Bookings

Bank Street - North/Central

3 Star Visit Britain Award

SPRING SPECIALS Mon-Fri £75pp B&B

TRANSPORT FROM SHEFFIELD ARRANGED

TEL: 01253 625069

Licensed, Tea/Coffee Facilities TVs in all rooms OPEN ALL YEAR - GREAT RATES Central to All Ammenities

www.ardwickhouse.co.uk

TELEPHONE: 01253 294507

NELSON GUEST HOUSE

Taking Bookings for Spring and Summer 2012 B&B FROM £25 PER NIGHT

SMOKING/ NON SMOKING ROOMS AVAILABLE

BLACKPOOL - HORNBY HOUSE

Mon - Fri £85pp BBEM Fri - Mon £75pp BBEM Full Week £130pp Under 12s Half Price

En-Suites available - Bar - Central Location Close to all ammenities

Book Now for Spring/Summer

01253 620982

Holmlea Hotel

74 PALATINE RD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 4BY

3 Nights En-Suite Room £60 per person

Mon-Fri £60 Fri - Mon £60 Children Under 10 Half Price!

Walking Distance to Winter Gardens, Tower, Beach, etc

Please Call 01253 294670

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

£80pp

Contact Derek or Barbara

01253 352896

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

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

01253 624116

www.appletonhouse.co.uk

1ST CHILD 1/2 PRICE, 2ND CHILD FREE WHEN IN A FAMILY ROOM.

Special Summer Offers Monday - Friday B&B and Evening Meal £130pp

2009 Customer Care Award Winners

TELEPHONE: 01253 351496

Tel: 01723 361 178

A Warm Welcome from a Sheffield Couple

MUSTON GRANGE Nr Filey

TEL: 07714 154450

www.jacobsmount.com 10 Minutes to the Beach, Close to all ammenities, Superb Site Close to Filey, Full ammenities

Tel: 01723 512 167

The Ascot Guest House

www.mustongrange.com

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

Pictures on our Website

Nursery Garden’s Holiday Park

Rainton Near Thirsk, North Yorks

STATIC CARAVANS

FOR SALE All prices available to suit you

Tel: 01845577277

BRIDLINGTON A Warm Welcome Awaits you at the

SOUTHDOWNE HOTEL 78 MARINE DRIVE - BRIDLINGTON Most Rooms Face the Sea Ample Parking - Superb Food

Spring Specials

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

72 Hornby Rd, Blackpool FY1 4QJ

Tel: 01723 364 963 3 LUXURY HOLIDAY COTTAGES IN

FLAMBOROUGH For up to 8 people

Non Smoking / Pets Accepted Linen and Towels provided Lovely Coastal/Cliff top walks

Ask About our Spring/Summer Bookings Now Being Taken

Tel: 01262 605957 07974 978311

www.flamboroughrockcottages.co.uk

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS

HOLIDAY BUNGALOW

Luxury Caravans with Full Facilities

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

From £180 to £400 per week

FILEY

Tel: 07765144638 or 01723 513587

Book Tickets for the SPA Theatre & Royal Hall through us and receive a great discount!

Central Location next to SPA & South Beach, close to town centre Gay Friendly - Families Welcome

• Family Rooms • Fully Licensed Bar • Children Welcome • 2 Minutes from Pleasure Beach

Please Phone Paul or Lou on

Ask About Our Summer Specials & Illuminations

Luxury 8 Berth Caravan @ Butlins, Skegness

01262 679301 www.hotelswallow.com

7 Days

www.theleawood.com

£23

Per Person Per Night Central Position Opposite Station Now Booking 2012

Tel: 01262 673270

THE LEAWOOD HOTEL

TEL: 01253 627327

Scarborough

For a Great Peaceful Break Please Get in Touch

www.theberwickhotel.co.uk

ANY TWO NIGHTS £50.00 3 NIGHTS £70.00 MON-FRI £80

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

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR EARLY & LATE SEASON

3 Bedroom, Quiet Site, TV, DVD and Microwave. Prices include gas, electricity and all Butlins Entertainment

Established 27 Years - 3 Star Rated All Rooms en-suite with TVs & Tea Making Facilities Excellent Food, Choice of Menus Clean & Friendly Parking Available Suitable for the Over 40s

1,2 & 3 BEDROOM CHALETS

Pictures on our Website

Luxury, modern, fully equipped holiday studio apartment for 2 people and apartments for 4 to 5 people

THE BERWICK HOTEL Northshore - Blackpool One of the best 4 Star Award Winning Hotels

JACOBS MOUNT

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

The Swallow Holiday Apartments

CALL 01253 626422 www.holmleahotel.co.uk

EAST COAST

BRIDLINGTON

EN-SUITE ROOMS, LICENSED, FREE WI-FI

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Tel: 01246 471115

NORTH YORKS

ROBIN HOOD SITE

On Quiet Site

Near Club Tropicana FOR DETAILS PLEASE CALL

07976 820640

OWN YOUR VERY OWN HOLIDAY HOME FROM ONLY £4995 ON QUIET FAMILY RUN PARK IN WITHERNSEA

June Specials on Offer

Near the Sea & Sands Ample Parking Close to All Amenities

0121 588 4315 Call Anytime

CARAVANS FOR RENT 2 & 3 BEDROOMS Full Facilities, DVD/TV, Microwave, etc

Close to Pubs/Clubs, 10 minutes from Beach, Great Rates Available Please Call Bob Anytime on

01709 821865

BRIDLINGTON

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

Call Sue anytime on

07773 728484 or 01262 608782 www.beachsideholidaychalets.co.uk

BRIDLINGTON

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

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

Smoking allowed in rooms

01262 677387

INGOLDMELLS

3 BED, 8 BERTH CARAVAN

GOOD SELECTION OF CARAVANS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS OPEN 10 MONTHS A YEAR TELEPHONE FOR FREE INFO PACK OR TO MAKE A VIEWING APPOINTMENT 01964 612233 or 07554 807144

Tel: 0114 2643954 07789 783716

Site Fees Paid to 2013

MABLETHORPE 2 BED BUNGALOW

All Mod Cons, near Clubs, Pubs, Shops and All Ammenities Opposite Market No Pets Open Till November

INGOLDMELLS 6 & 8 Birth Caravans

Very Clean, Full Facilities Close to all amenities, shops and beach

Most Date Available

07875 729899

Anytime FOR RENT ALL MOD CONS INGOLDMELLS + SKY TV Family Run Superb Caravan

SORRY NO CHILDREN PETS WELCOME

MOBILE 07768 025222

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

Clean, comfy brick built chalets, partly double glazed, close to beach and all ammenities

CALL FOR A FREE BROCHURE

CHALET FOR RENT SLEEPS 6

Facilities include: • Licensed Club with Family Room • Fishing Lake • Children’s Play Area • Mini Golf

PHONE FOR DETAILS

From £100 per week, Pets Welcome

GREAT YARMOUTH

07947 806514 Stairlight to First Floor

LIMITED TIME ONLY Special Offer

£18pppn - B&B

CARLTON HOTEL SKEGNESS Family Run Hotel, Close to all Amenities.

All Rooms with TV & Tea & Coffee facilities. Licensed Bar & Lounge

Phone Simon for

BED & BREAKFAST FROM £16 PER NIGHT Ask about Special OAP Rates & Summer Specials

TEL: 01754 765340 mail@carltonprivatehotel.co.uk

SCARBOROUGH The Terrace Hotel 69 Westbrough - YO11 1TS

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

B&B from £20pppn En-Suite £23pppn

Tel: 01723 374937

www.smoothhound.co.uk/hotels/theterrace

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THEIN SCARBOROUGH RUSSELL

HAPPY DAYS LEISURE

overlooking Peasholm Park

Guest accommodation overlooking the Glen of Peasholm Park, minutes from the seafront, beach & North Bay attractions Spacious accommodations, All en-suite Single, Double, Twin and Family Rooms Available Colour TV, tea & Coffee making facilities in all rooms plus Off road parking

Tel: 01723 365453 www.russellhotel.net

New Trend Holiday Park SKEGNESS

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

CHALETS FOR SALE FROM ONLY £7000

The site was established in 1961 and consists of 123 detached cedar wood chalets built to accomodate four to six persons.

Each Chalet has a lounge, 2 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and shower/ bathroom and toilet.

www.newtrendholidaypark.com

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

Tel: 07884 348967 24hrs 0115 953 2640

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

INGOLDMELLS

Trunch Lane, Chapel St. Leonards, Skegness

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

Jean at the Whitelodge Holiday Home

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

01754 874248 The Palm Court

01754 872341 www.happydaysleisure.com

FILEY GLYNVALE HOTEL 101 Drummond Road - Skegness

SUPER HOLIDAY HOUSE 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Sleeps 6 Lounge + Dining Room 2 TVs + DVDs Large Modern Kitchen Diner

Nicely Furnished & Equipped.

Central for shops and beach Sorry no pets

01142346564

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

NEW DEVELOPMENT FOR 2012 LAKESIDE PITCHES AVAILABLE

Close to Skegness - Tourers Welcome Sycamore Farm Park Chalk Lane, Burgh Le Marsh, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5HN

MANY NEW & USED CARAVANS FOR SALE DATES STILL AVAILABLE

Telephone: 01754 810833 www.sycamorefarm.net There’s a Warm Welcome from Lorraine & Neville at the

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

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

SUNSHINE CHALETS SOUTH SHORE BRIDLINGTON 2&3 BEDROOMS 2 MINS WALK TO THE BEACH TEL 01142881975 07969118287 OR 07866 477175

SUMMER BREAKS

3 NIGHTS FROM £102 INCLUDING FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST & EVENING MEAL BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT CALL NOW

For more details or to request a free brochure

(01754)767711 www.palmcourtskegness.co.uk South Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3HP

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

NOW BOOKING EASTER/SUMMER 2012 Also, Superb Holiday Apartment

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

SUMMER SPECIALS

Mon-Fri B&B £79pppn

TEL: 01754 765533 www.beestonlodgehotel.co.uk info@beestonlodgehotel.co.uk

Recession Buster The Early Bird Catches The Worm!

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INGOLDMELLS SKEGNESS All mod con’s • Very clean £350 per week Book now and save £100! @ £250

Maggie, Terry and Sean - Family from Barnsley £20 PER PERSON PER NIGHT BASED ON 2 SHARING FOR MIN 2 NIGHTS

For 2 to 6 Person with Seaviews

CALL 01754 763 941 www.oceancourthotel.net ROBIN HOODS BAY

THE GROSVENOR Hotel 01947 880 320 SPECIAL OFFERS

JUNE & JULY MON TO FRI B&B £87

www.thegrosvenor.info

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www.glynvalehotel.co.uk Telephone: 01754 767190

Mini Cruises Via Hull + Coach Travel

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

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS CHALET - SLEEPS 4

Close to All Amenities, Entertainment, Bars & Restaurants with Parking

Open to View From £200 per week Tel: 07886 747841

MABLETHORPE Self Catering, Dog & Wheelchair Friendly Chalets To Let

Close to Dog Walking Beach & Local Amenities, Plus Optional Beach Hut, Entertainment On Site Contact Darren for Details on 07515 541300

SKEGNESS

CHAPEL ST LEONARDS 2 BEDROOMED LUXURY CHALET CAN ACCOMODATE FIVE FULL FACILITIES CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES

BOOK NOW FOR WINTER WARMERS

TEL: 01709 375122 OR 07989501927

MABLETHORPE Kirkstead Holiday Park Touring & Camping from £10

10 Mins from Beach/Local Attractions Play Areas/Clubhouse Showers/Laundrette Brouchure Available

Call 01507 441483 www.kirkstead.co.uk

SKEGNESS

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

Call Anytime

INGOLDMELLS 6 Berth - 2 Bedroom/Pullout Microwave, DVD, Two TVs Fridge, Iron, Etc Close to All Amenities and Markets

CORNWALL/DEVON

PORTHLEVEN CORNWALL Fishermans Cottages

Fires • Pets Welcome Two minutes from beaches/coastal paths Within easy walking distance of some excellent eating places/pubs

Ask for Viv on 07874 614081

TEL: 01209 860410 Kernow agas dynargh! - Cornwall Welcomes You!

INGOLDMELLS

JERSEY

Superb 8 berth 3 bed Caravan Near Fantasy Island, pubs, clubs and all amenities On-site shop, launderette and playground Families & Small Pets Welcome Linen provided Call 07742 615098 for further details

Bruge Ostend 3 Days Fri 29th Jun £99 Gent 3 Days Wed 4th Jul £99 Bruge Ostend 3 Days Fri 6th Jul £99 Lille 3 Days Fri 6th Jul £99 Bruge Ostend 3 Days Wed 11th Jul £99 Bruge Ostend 3 Days Wed 18th Jul £99 Amsterdam 3 Days Wed 18th Jul £99 Amsterdam 3 Days Wed 1st Aug £99 Bruge Ostend 3 Days Wed 8th Aug £99 Bruge Ostend 3 Days Wed 22nd Aug £99 Special Bruge 3 Days Ostend Inc Low Beds Fri 24th Aug £85 Special Bruge 3 Days Ostend Inc Low Beds Mon 27th Aug £85 Amstersdam 3 Days Wed 29th Aug £99 Special Bruge Ostend 3 Days Inc Low Beds Fri 7th Sep £85 Special Bruge Ostend 3 Days Inc Low Beds Wed 12th Sep £79 Amsterdam 3 Days Fri 14th Sep £89 Bruge Ostend 3 Days Wed 19th Sep £79 Lille 3 Days Wed 19th Sep £79 Special Bruge Ostend 3 Days Inc Low Beds Fri 21st Sep £85 Gent 3 Days Wed 26th Sep £89 Special Bruge Ostend 3 Days Inc Low Beds Wed 26th Sep £79 Bruge Ostend 3 Days Fri 28th Sep £99 Christmas 4 Day Mini Cruise Inc Meal Package & Entertainment Mon 24th Dec £279 New Year 4 Day Mini Cruise Inc Meal Package & Entertainment Mon 31st Dec £299

Ostend 4 & 5 Days Via Dover Calais New Astoria Hotel Half Board - Inc Excursions Ostend 4 Days + Free Bar 8.30pm - 12pm Fri 24th Aug £219 Ostend 4 Days + Free Bar 8.30pm - 12pm Fri 21st Sep £219 Ostend 4 Days + Free Bar 8.30pm - 12pm Fri 23rd Nov £199 Ostend 4 Days + Free Bar 8.30pm - 12pm Fri 14th Dec £219 Ostend 5 Days Christmas Package Sun 23rd Dec £299

Rhine Valley 6 Days Via Hull

Overnight Ferry Each Way Inc Meals In Four Seasons Restaurant Hotel Kurfürst Kamp-Bornhofen 3 Nights Half Board Sun 2nd Sep £279 + Free Bar 8.30pm - 11pm Sun 16th Sep £269 + Free Bar 8.30pm - 11pm Sun 9th Dec £259 + Free Bar 8.30pm - 11pm

Santona Spain 10 Days Via Brittany Ferries

Overnight Ferry Each Way - 7 Nights HB Resort Inc Wine With Evening Meals 2012 Dates: Sun 8th Jul £499 2013 Dates: Sun 23rd Jun £499, Sun 25th Aug £499

Arnhem - 68th Commemoration 4 Days Via Hull

Overnight Ferry Each Way - 1 Night Arnhem B&B Thurs 20th Sep £175

Euro Shopper 1 Day £50 Via Dover Calais Ferry

Shopping In Adinkerke & Calais - Every 2 Weeks Fri 22nd Jun, Fri 6th Jul, Fri 20th Jul, Fri 3rd Aug, Fri 17th Aug, Fri 31st Aug, Fri 14th Sep, Fri 28th Sep

1940s War Weekend Pickering 3 Days

Half Board - Esplanade Hotel Scarborough Fri 12th Oct £139

Half Board 99p Bar Selected Dates Inc Excursions Folkestone + Ostend & Hastings 4 Days Fri 29th Jun £109 Scarborough 4 Days Fri 13th Jul £119 Folkestone + Ostend & Hastings 4 Days Fri 13th Jul 99p Bar 7pm - 10pm £99 Folkestone + Ostend & Hastings 4 Days Fri 20th Jul 99p Bar 7pm - 10pm £99 Folkestone + Ostend & Hastings 4 Days Fri 27th Jul 99p Bar 7pm - 10pm £99 Cotswolds 4 Days Fri 27th Jul 99p Bar 7pm - 10pm £109 Bournemouth 4 Days Fri 27th Jul £119 Folkestone + Ostend & Hastings 4 Days Fri 10th Aug 99p Bar 7pm - 10pm £119 Folkestone + Ostend & Hastings 4 Days Fri 17th Aug £109 Folkestone + Ostend & Hastings 4 Days Fri 24th Aug 99p Bar 7pm - 10pm £119 Bournemouth 4 Days Fri 24th Aug £119 Folkestone + Ostend & Hastings 4 Days Fri 14th Sep 99p Bar 7pm - 10pm £119 Bournemouth 4 Days Fri 21st Sep £119 Folkestone + Ostend & Hastings 4 Days Fri 21st Sep 99p Bar 7pm - 10pm £119 Folkestone + Ostend & Hastings 4 Days Fri 12th Oct 99p Bar 7pm - 10pm £119

Avista Holidays Ltd 35 Rose Hill Chesterfield S40 1TT Tel: 01246 220300 - 209383 Mobile: 0779 5572203 E mail: avista@btconnect.com Web: www.avistabycoach.com

Kingfisher Site

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01246 220300 01246 209383

Bed, Breakfast, Evening Meal £125 per person

07722802031

TOTALLY REFURBISHED

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COACH TRIPS

DEVON

Wentworth House Hotel ILFRACOMBE • EX34 8DR Telephone: 01271 863048

B&B Only £30 Single Room B&B Only £50 Double Room Discounts for Over 3 Night Stays

Flast Screen TVs in All Rooms, Easy reach of High Street, Short Walk to Promenade, Cost Atmosphere NOW BOOKING SPRING/SUMMER

British and Continental, Paris, Spain and the South of France

MAY TO OCTOBER SKEGNESS/INGOLDMELLS OR CHAPEL ST LEONARDS £42 ADULT RETURN £28 CHILD RETURN ANIMALS £18 RETURN

Let us organise Champagne, Flowers and more for that special occassion

Please Call 01271 863048

BRAND NEW MERCEDES 8 SEATER WITH DVD & EXTRAS

JOHNSON BROS. TOURS WARNER LEISURE - SOMERSET 16th - 20th July - 5 Days

Cricket St. Thomas Hotel £379.00 Half Board Accomodation per person Entertainment Excursions to Exeter & Sidmouth

LINCOLNSHIRE 5 Individual Lakes

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20 Acres of Water 150 Pegs

CALL US NOW FOR

SUPERB LODGES

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CARAVANS TO LET/BUY

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Church Laneham NG22 0NJ Peaceful & Attractive Countryside Setting adjacent to River Trent Caravans To Let or Buy

JACKSONS CARAVAN PARK BURGH ROAD - SKEGNESS

Superb Park - Full Amenities New & Secondhand Caravans For Sale

10% OFF

ALL CARAVANS

OFFERS ON NOW

TEL: 01754 763910

PHONE 07731 319481 OR 01777 228489

CARAVANS FOR SALE

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We Buy Caravans for Cash!!!

COMPASS CONQUEST 4 BERTH - 97 MODEL

NOW ONLY £3995

Tel: 07861 298823 - 7 Days 73 Westgate, Rotherham S60 1BQ

NORFOLK

BRIG SQUARE HOLIDAY COTTAGES Well Next The Sea, Norfolk Bungalows/Cottages Sleeping 2-8 Central to Titchwell, Cley and Walking distance to Holkhan Reserve.

Open All Year - Free Colour Brochure Now taking bookings for Summer, Private Parking

Tel: Ray on 01328 710 440

5 Brig Square, Freeman Street, Holkham Wells Next to the Sea, Norfolk NR23 1BH E: briggssquare@btconnect.com www.brigsquareholidaycottages.com

LAKE DISTRICT SUPERB COTTAGES TO LET ON WORKING SHEEP FARM

KESWICK - OPEN ALL YEAR SLEEPS 2-4-6 PEOPLE FULL FACILITIES, TV, MICROWAVE, FRIDGE, BEDDING PROVIDED, AMPLE PARKING Ideal for Lovely Walks, Views, Wildlife and Much More

Ground Floor Accom. Ideal for Disabled Access SPRING/SUMMER DEALS - BOOK EARLY

TELEPHONE 01768 776380

From £6000 or To Let for £250 P/W On Quiet Country Site with 4 Well Stocked Lakes, Over 60 Pegs including 1 Disabled Open 7 Days

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2012 Hollands Park, Skegness Tel: 01754 880218

ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS

£389.00

per person Ramada Hotel & Resort Maidstone Half Board Accomodation All Rooms En-Suite, Tea & Coffee Facilities Lift to all Floors Indoor Swimming Pool & Leisure Facilities Excursions to Canterbury & Tenterden includes Admission to Leeds Castle

22nd - 26th July - 5 Days

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FOR SALE

CARAVANS WANTED

HOME FROM HOME....

LUXURY 2009 WIDEBEAM LIVEABOARD CANAL BOAT 57' (18m) X 10'6" (3.2M) 2 BED (Sleeps 5) LOUNGE, GALLEY, BATHROOM

CURRENT MOORING NOT INC BUT CAN BE SAILED ALMOST ANYWHERE

£79,950 ONO

inc River Licence until May 2013 & Transport Costs to any location in UK

For More Information Call 0114 2453140, Mob 07789088810 email: susiej14@hotmail.com

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New Skegness Timetable Monday - Friday - Saturday Departs Meadowhall Coachpark 1pm Penny Black 1.20pm Wednesdays Departs Meadowhall Coachpark 4.30pm Penny Black 4.50pm

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by Clint Walker

Hopefully, if you read Anglers’ Mail, the UK’s biggest and best angling weekly, you will have seen our feature at Ladybower Reservoir Fly Fishery. David and the team at Ladybower made both myself and Angler’s Mail writer Gary Newman extremely welcome, and with the assistance of Paul Sissons and Steve Newsome, we even managed some fine trout despite awful fly fishing conditions.

I can heartily recommend a visit to this fantastic fishery, set in stunning surroundings and it’s right on our doorstep! Give David Smith a ring on ????? to find out more or to book a guided session if it’s your first time with a fly rod; keep an eye for their open weekends too offering free tuition and the chance to wet a line. Having visited for what was only my second ever attempt at the noble art, the help I received has me seriously considering buying a fly set up to put it to use for pike, perch and chub in addition to trout....it really did open up a can of worms so to speak!

This week saw the glorious 16th once more upon us; all across the country, many anglers will have been patiently waiting on the banks for the ‘all in’ at midnight to begin yet another river season.

Personally, I think the close season per se is a bit of a waste of time nowadays; if it’s okay for the carp waters, clubs and commercials to open up year round, why not the rivers? I know there are the purists who will subscribe to a blanket close season (and I can appreciate that) across ALL venues to allow the fish to spawn in peace, but my feelings are that it will never happen when business means income for commercials and club waters. Besides, I’m not the fish have a calendar, and with the British weather no longer playing by the rules, I’m not sure a definitive period helps.....

One thing I do abhor is the fact that whilst anglers are not on the banks during an enforced lay off, those who seek to take fish for the table ARE. I think that the time has come to argue for the abolition of the river break so that anglers who care about the environment and the fish who would otherwise be present, can help to deter those who care little for the ecology and natural beauty abundant in our river systems.....I hear countless tales of set lines, long lines and nets deployed with no fear of recourse during the times that anglers are absent; it needs to stop! I hope to see much more of the EA teams around the waterways and byways this year to help eradicate (or at least offer deterrent) , but sadly I’ve heard that government cuts are biting hard, so the reality will probably see even less sadly....Whilst I discuss the EA, I’d like to place on record my appreciation for the work carried out at Madelely Pool which suffered a silage contamination resulting in the deaths of many fish. The EA were part of a community who rallied round to save thousands of fish and secure the fishing for years to come; you may have seen it on the local and national news, so well done to all involved.

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By the time you read this Frankel ought to have extended his unbeaten run in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday but do not miss the appearance of the unbeaten Australian wonder mare Black Caviar, who is going for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at 3.45 on Saturday.

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Last week’s results: The weather ensured that there were quite a few non runners and sure enough three of the selections in this column didn’t run. Of the other four Scrapper Smith and Dubai Dynamo ran well enough but couldn’t score but the other two both won albeit at very stingy prices.

The upshot was a loss of just over one point to one point level stakes.

York: 2.05 Scrapper Smith – 7th @ 12/1 2.35 Dubai Dynamo – 4th @ 8/1 3.10 Van Ellis – non runner 3.45 Tullius – won @ 8/13 Sandown: 2.20 Dance With Me – non runner 2.50 Man of Action – non runner 3.25 Pearl Secret – won @ 1/3

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OWLS TRAVEL TO DERBY ON OPENING DAY

OWLS NEWS www.swfc.co.uk The newly-promoted Owls will kick off their Championship campaign next season with a trip to Derby County.

The 2012-13 term begins on Saturday 18 August and Wednesday take the short hop to the Midlands to face the Rams at Pride Park.

Two quickfire home games follow, with the Owls hosting Birmingham on Tuesday 21 August before Millwall land at Hillsborough four days later.

Eye-catching fixtures include the visit of Yorkshire rivals Leeds on Saturday 20 October and a home clash with Nottingham Forest in early March.

Dave Jones’ side are away on Boxing Day at Bolton and will wrap up their season on home soil on Saturday 4 May against Middlesbrough.

PEMBERTON BACK TO PREPARE BLADES NEWS www.sufc.co.uk

Returning to Shirecliffe Blades Academy Director of Coaching John Pemberton took time out to talk to BladesPlayer about many aspects of Academy life.

He began by talking about last season; the interview in full will be available on BladesPlayer.

“Our aim is to develop players,” Pemberton explained. “We are not judged on results necessarily but more on being able to provide players for the first team squad.”

With a number of former Academy players already in the first team squad Pemberton is sure that more will follow.

WEDNESDAY TO FACE EUROPEAN GIANTS OWLS NEWS www.swfc.co.uk

Sheffield Wednesday can confirm a second preseason friendly in Portugal next month against European giants Sporting Lisbon.

The game will take place at Estadio Municipal de Albufeira on Sunday 22 July.

The Owls will then take on newly-promoted Premiership side Reading in the same stadium, on Tuesday 24 July.

Both games kick off at 8.00pm subject to change.

Dave Jones’ men return to home soil to play Doncaster (a), West Brom (h) and Kilmarnock (a) ahead of the 2012-13 Championship campaign.

“It’s been another exceptional year with five players being pushed through this summer, after the five players who were already involved with first team squad last season.

“If we develop a player for the first team, then he must have the tools in place to perform. It’s not just about ability; it’s also about the complete person.

Young players shouldn’t have distractions they should be able to concentrate on their football. If you want to be a professional footballer you have to put your heart and soul into it.

Pemberton sees Harry Maguire as the perfect example of a player who wants to play.

“I feel I have done my job properly when a player not just gets into the first team but stays there. I have been delighted he has stayed at Bramall lane, having fifty or so first team games on his CV is much better than thirty or forty reserve team games. He will just get better and better as a player playing competitive matches which in my opinion is what he should be doing.”

OWLS ACE WINS QUESTIONS PFA AWARD PLEASE OWLS NEWS www.swfc.co.uk

Owls ace Jose Semedo has been named as the npower League 1 PFA Fans’ Player of the Year.

The current SWFC Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year has added another award to his long list of accolades for the 2011-12 season.

Up against some stiff competition, the Wednesday midfield general was rivalled for the coveted award

by Alan Judge (Notts County), Jordan Rhodes (Huddersfield), Chris Solly (Charlton) and new Owls capture Kieran Lee, who impressed last term with former club Oldham.

Gordon Talyor OBE, chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association of England and Wales and Honorary President of FIFPro said: “He was crowned Charlton Athletic’s Player of the Year in 2011 before joining Sheffield Wednesday where he has performed with distinction. He has been a key factor in Sheffield Wednesday’s promotion-winning season as well as rightly being voted their Player of the Year.”

Congratulations once again, Jose!

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BLADES NEWS www.sufc.co.uk

Planning for next season’s official matchday programme is underway and the Blades want fans to interact once more.

Several new features are being considered for the npower League One campaign, which kicks off with a Bramall Lane encounter against Shrewsbury Town on Saturday 18 August.

Programme editor, Kevin Cookson, says: “We received a lot of positive feedback from last season’s programme, from both supporters and collectors, but we remain committed to continue to improve.

As well as speaking to supporters, we have taken on board comments from the recent fans survey and are attempting to deliver a product that Unitedites can be proud of.

“Our programme will have a new feel, a new look and plenty of fresh features - something for Blades fans of all ages.”

One of the new ideas is question and answer sessions with prominent Blades from the past…and we want Unitedites to come up with the questions they want to pose.

Tony Kenworthy, Martin Smith and Carl Asaba are just three of the names that have agreed to be interviewed and you can send in your questions for the trio now to kevin.cookson@sufc.co.uk Kenworthy, of course, was one of the darlings of the 1970s and 80s, making 350 starts in a Blades shirt, whilst Smith’s time at the Lane was short, but he did score 15 goals in 30 starts at the end of the 1990s. Asaba is another to have an impressive scoring record for United, his 24 goals for the club included an 11-minute hat-trick after coming on as a substitute!

Over the course of the 2012-13 campaign many other Blades stars of the past will be interviewed and sufc.co.uk will give supporters sufficient time to submit a question.

In addition, Unitedites are also being given the opportunity to have their holiday snaps printed in the official matchday programme.

Over the years, United’s programme has carried photos of Blades fans on their travels, far and wide.

We’ve had loads of photos of supporters in exotic locations showing off their true colours, whilst in the season just gone, there was a page dedicated to holiday snaps in the majority of issues.

This season we are continuing this tradition so if you are on your travels soon don’t forget your camera and Blades gear and send us your pictures, plus a few words about your holiday and who is on the snap.

If you want your summer snaps in United colours in the programme, send them to kevin.cookson@sufc. co.uk and we’ll endeavour to use them when the new campaign kicks off.

EVANS MAKE TRIO AVAILABLE MILLERS NEWS www.themillers.co.uk

Manager Steve Evans has said that trio Ryan Cresswell, Danny Schofield and Jamie Annerson are ‘free to further their career elsewhere’.

Evans took the difficult decision to circulate their names this morning after meeting individually with all three to tell them they are free to move on.

“The lads have been offered the opportunity to further their careers elsewhere,” Evans told Millers Player.

“Basically what I have said to the lads is that we don’t see them getting the first team football that perhaps they would expect. We have to be open and honest with them, they have the options now to move on permanently, we are not going to entertain anybody taking them on loan. Every club in the Football League and Conference have been made aware that these lads are available on a free transfer, so we will see what happens.”

Whilst Evans has made all three available, he refused any notion that the trio would be frozen out if they did not find new employers.

“We will certainly treat these players right,” added Evans.

“One thing that Steve Evans does is he treats his players and staff properly.”

‘Keeper Annerson had already been informed he could move on at the end of last season and Evans confirmed there was interest in the former Sheffield United stopper.

“We have had interest, and we are talking to one or two clubs now,” confirmed Evans.

LATE DECISION FOR LIONEL MILLERS NEWS www.themillers.co.uk

It was a move that Millers boss Steve Evans thought was dead, but he has traffic on the M25 to thank for giving him the time to resurrect a deal for Lionel Ainsworth.

Ainsworth, who put pen-to-paper at Mangham House this afternoon, was travelling to sign for a League One club before encountering heavy traffic on the motorway. The delay in signing gave Evans his opportunity and after meeting with the former Shrewsbury player again, he eventually got his man.

“The move came about all of a sudden to be honest,” admitted Lionel to Millers Player.

“I was stuck in some traffic on my way to sign for another club so I decided to turn my car around, before explaining to the club that I couldn’t get through the traffic. I then received a text from the gaffer here saying would I like to meet him and over the weekend I thought, why not?”

Ainsworth becomes the Millers eighth signing of the close season with Evans admitting that he was one of players right at the top of his summer shopping list.

“He (Evans) really sold the club to me,” continued Lionel.

“As a player I have been in the stands watching for 90 minutes, but just watching him because he is just really passionate about his job. That is what you want from a manager, someone who really believes.

I have spoken to players who have played for him previously and they say he is a good manager, he is ambitious so hopefully we can be successful.”

ROVERS OPEN NEW SEASON AT WALSALL ROVERS NEWS www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk

The eagerly awaited release of all English domestic fixtures in the Football League and Premier League has handed Rovers a trip to West Midlands side Walsall on the opening day.

Rovers’ first home game of the season will be against Bury on Tuesday 21st August followed by Crawley Town on 25th August which is the first Saturday home game of the season.

The festive period is always a busy time for football clubs - and for Doncaster Rovers it has handed the side clashes away at Oldham Athletic on Boxing Day and Sheffield United at the Keepmoat Stadium on New Year’s Day. The Rovers last home game will see Notts County visit the Keepmoat Stadium for the final clash on South Yorkshire soil, followed by a trip to Griffin Park for the season finale against Brentford.

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UK & European Breaks Mon 25th June - Lincoln Boat Ride & Meal .................................... £23 Tues 3rd July - Day in Southport...........................................................£11 ...........................................................£11 Sat 14th July - Day in Durham .......................................................... ..........................................................£11 £11 Sun 15th July - Day in Scarborough ....................................................£11 £11 Thurs 19th July - Harlow Carr, Harrogate & Meal ......................... £29 £11 Thurs 26th July - Day in York ...............................................................£11 £11 Sat 28th July - Day in Bridlington ....................................................£11 Tues 31st July - Bakewell, Chatsworth & Meal .................................. £29 Weds 1st Aug - Castle Howard, Yorkshire Food Market ............. £20 £11 Sat 4th Aug - Day in Blackpool .............................................................£11 £11 Mon 6th Aug - Skipton Market ..........................................................£11 £11 Thurs 9th Aug - Chester/Cheshire Oaks .............................................£11

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Llandudno 1st July, 6 Days, DB&B, Trevone Hotel, £265 ----------------------------------------------------------------------Eastbourne 14th July, 8 Days, DB&B, Afton Hotel, £355 ----------------------------------------------------------------------Torquay 21st July, 8 Days, DB&B, Abbey Court Hotel,, £285 ----------------------------------------------------------------------Blackpool 21st July, 8 Days, DB&B, Hotel Athol, £199 (No Excursions) ----------------------------------------------------------------------Harrogate 22nd July, 2 Days, DB&B, Cedar Court Hotel, £79 ----------------------------------------------------------------------Isle of Wight 25th July, 6 Days, DB&B, Ocean Court Hotel, £295 ----------------------------------------------------------------------Babbacombe 28th July, 8 Days, DB&B, £379 ----------------------------------------------------------------------Discover Durham 6th August, DB&B, 5 Days, Radisson Blu, £289 ----------------------------------------------------------------------Bournemouth 11th Aug, Ullswater Hotel, 8 days, DB&B, £375, S/S £21 ----------------------------------------------------------------------Eastbourne 20th Aug, Langham Hotel, 5 days, DB&B, £239, S/S £6prpn --------------------------------------------------Spectacular Scotland by Train 31st Aug, Lorne, Ben Wyvis & Salutation Hotels, 6 days, DB&B, £349

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NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ON ANY OF OUR HOLIDAYS!!!

August 6th - 10th August Blackpool Hotel Belvedere, No Single Supplement Bed, Breakfast, Evening Meal.............................£189pp August 13th - 17th - Llandudno Kensington Hotel, BB+EM ................................. £229pp August 20th - 24th August - Great Yarmouth, Victoria Hotel Outdoor Pool, School Holidays, BB+EM .£199pp

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October 1st - 5th October - Great Yarmouth Hotel St. George, BB&EM....................................£219pp £219pp October 29th - 2nd November - Weymouth Prince Regent Hotel BB+EM................................£219pp

November 23rd - 26th November

TURKEY & TINSEL

Gt. Yarmouth, Hotel Victoria, BBEM £149pp

August 20th - 24th August Great Yarmouth St. George Hotel BB+EM .......................... .........£159pp

December 27th - 30th December

September 6th - 10th - Isle of Wight Trouville Hotel BB+EM....................................... £249pp

Blackpool, Hotel Belvedere, BBEM £169pp

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