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SHEFFIELD COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES The Community Support Services for Sheffield has been live since 27th March.

The direct number to call if you are worried about a neighbour, relative or friend who is vulnerable, selfisolating or shielding is 0114 273 4567.

The helpline will is open from 8.45am

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To date the council have 1,000 volunteers in place.

There are 150 from redeployed staff who are supporting the helpline and those supporting the Locality Community Response Teams.

850 are volunteers

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All have been working hard to support vulnerable people across our city at this time.

On the helpline, we have received 3,429 calls from the general public.

The types of service support they are dealing with are as follows:

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when a person is feeling lonely, we make sure a dedicated volunteer returns a call so a person has someone to talk to.

• Help with purchasing and delivering utilities top ups Please continue to use this number for support at this time.

Sheffield City Council along with the hard work of all their volunteers, is dedicated to helping the most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SHEFFIELD’S LITTLE MAN TATE REUNITE FOR HEADLINE SHOW

Looking to recapture that same magic all these years later, the original line up of: Jon Windle, Edward ‘Maz’ Marriott, Ben Surtees and Dan Fields will be picking-up exactly where they left off to embark on a new and exciting chapter together.

Sparking a flurry of speculation in fan circles in recent days with a series of cryptic clues on social media this week, the Sheffield indie four-piece officially break their 11-year silence to announce a reunion show at the O2 Academy, Sheffield.

Taking place on Friday 18th September 2020, the gig will be the band’s first live appearance since their emotional farewell shows at the very same venue in 2009, where they performed to over three thousand avid fans.

Speaking about the reunion show, frontman Jon Windle says: “We’ve had offers over the last few years to do something, but it was never the right time due to other things that were going on in our lives. This time it was perfect, we are all in a really good place and just can’t wait to do it.”

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ALBERT SNODGRASS I was attacked by 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9.

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I said, “What, drinks?”

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Black Friday: mine owners announce more wage and price cuts, leading to the threat of a strike all across England.

The first passenger rail opens in India, from Bori Bunder, Bombay to Thane.

The Peak District becomes the United Kingdom’s first National Park.

Simon & Schuster publishes the first crossword Actress Grace Kelly marries Prince Rainier of BBC Two launches with a power cut because of the fire at Battersea Power Station.

The “Surgeon’s Photograph”, the most famous photo allegedly showing the Loch Ness Monster, is published in the Daily Mail.

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Which US President appeared at Wrestlemania 23? a) George W Bush b) Barack Obama c) Donald Trump

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Tommy Shelby leads his gang in which British TV drama centred around Birmingham?

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The Rugby Union World Cup of 2019 will be held in which country? a) United Kingdom b) France c) Japan

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Which well-known American actor played Mr Wormwood in the 1996 film Matilda?

My friend keeps saying “cheer up man it could be worse, you could be stuck underground in a hole full of water.”

I know he means well.

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Which ‘H’ are a type of bird known for the noise created by their wings beating together?

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Dale Eardhardt is regarded as one of the most significant participants in which US motor sport?

My girlfriend asked me to name off all my sexual partners in order.

I should probably have stopped when I got to her name.

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When translated to English, ‘Despacito’ means: a) Quickly b) Slowly c) Stop

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My dad was born as a conjoined twin, but the doctors managed to separate them at birth.

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ISSUE SE3 14/04/2020

Be a good neighbour – how you can help if you overhear domestic abuse How to help your neighbour if you overhear violent domestic abuse During the COVID-19 Pandemic we are all observing the Government guidelines on staying home and staying safe.

Unfortunately for some people, this may not necessarily be the case, especially when it comes to domestic abuse. If you are worried about this happening to you or you have overheard domestic violence taking place in your neighbourhood, there is help in place to you as a victim and to you as a concerned neighbour.

Cabinet member for health and social care at Sheffield City Council George LindarsHammond, said: “During this time when we are all abiding by the government guidelines on staying at home to keep ourselves and others safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic, for some it may also be a time when things may not be going well at home.

“It is an awful and worrying thing to overhear someone being harmed in a domestic setting. This is why it is so important to share the message to people out there who are unsure of what to do if this happens.

“If you overhear a neighbour being harmed, be a good neighbour and take these steps. You really could make all the difference to a potential victim’s life.”

means we are all likely to live on a street with neighbours who are victims of domestic abuse, but we may not know this is happening.

A few years ago, in Sheffield, a neighbour overheard something unusual happening in the home next door. There were screams and lots of other unusual noise. The neighbour did not phone the police until the next day. When the police arrived, they found a woman had died as a result of an attack by her partner. What would you have done?

You may feel that you don’t want to interfere, or you may worry what may happen to you if your neighbour finds out you have told someone. However, the best way to help your neighbour is to phone the police or contact Crimestoppers anonymously. The police can stop the harm from happening and can help victims to keep safe. They can also use the law to stop someone causing further harm.

How do I get help for my neighbour?

You can report anonymously.

Contact Crimestoppers online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or phone 0800 555111. Your neighbour will not know who has reported.

If you think it is an emergency, phone 999.

ethnicity, sexuality and living in any neighbourhood.

You may feel frightened and ashamed. You may feel isolated from family and friends. Domestic abuse is not right, and you are not at fault if it is happening to you.

To find out more about domestic abuse go to https://sheffielddact. org.uk/domestic-abuse/domesticabuse/ How do I know if my relationship is healthy?

Use this Women’s Aid online tool to find out how healthy your relationship is https://www. womensaid.org.uk/the-survivorshandbook/am-i-in-an-abusiverelationship/ How do I get help in an emergency?

Victims who need immediate help should telephone 999 and ask for the police. If you don’t feel you can talk to the police because the abuser is still in the home then you can use the ‘silent solution’. Press 55 when prompted by the operator and you will be put through to the police. Cough or make a noise (hit keys against the hand set) to answer questions when asked. This will help the police to understand the help you need.

What domestic abuse support services are there for people in Sheffield?

If it is not an emergency you can report direct to the police at https:// Independent Domestic Abuse www.reportingcrime.uk/ or by Service (IDAS) is a specialist phoning 101. domestic abuse support service.

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Remember, be a good neighbour, • Telephoning the Sheffield report the crime and you may helpline on 0808 808 2241 prevent a death.

(Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm and Saturdays 9am to 5pm) What is domestic abuse?

• Talk to them by webchat idas.org.

Be a good neighbour uk between 3pm-6pm each day.

Domestic abuse is when a family If you are worried that a neighbour member (e.g. your partner, ex, may be experiencing domestic spouse, ex-spouse, adult daughter IDAS advisors can answer violence or abuse think about questions from victims or their / son) is causing you harm. reporting this to the police. Your family or friends, provide safety The abuse could be of different neighbour may need your help advice, risk assess and offer longer types – including physical, to prevent their serious injury or term support. To find out more go sexual, financial, emotional and death so it’s important to know to www.idas.org.uk psychological. Acts of domestic what to do. abuse including violence against A full list of support services a person, rape and sexual assault, available in Sheffield, including In Sheffield around one in sixteen coercive control, harassment, how to access refuge, can be found adults will be a victim of domestic stalking and forced marriage are at https://sheffielddact.org.uk/ all illegal. Domestic abuse can abuse every year and most of the affect anyone, of any age, gender, domestic-abuse/get-help/ abuse happens in the home. This

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HAILS COPPINGER’S A MESSAGE FROM TC WHITEMAN INFLUENCE ON HIS CAREER SO FAR During the current break because of the Coronavirus pandemic, our club ambassador Tony Currie has taken the opportunity to send this message to all Blades supporters.

Firstly, I’d like to express that my thoughts, and the thoughts of everyone at Sheffield United, are with those who have been impacted directly by the virus during this difficult time. I know everyone is truly grateful to those working for the NHS on the frontline, and to those key workers who are providing the imperative services which we need during this period of instability.

As most will know, part of my role as club ambassador is being active in the community,

visiting supporters, young and old, whether that be in care homes, hospitals and attending birthday parties.

Unfortunately because of the current circumstances I haven’t been able to do this, but I do hope the many telephone conversations and video messages I have sent in recent weeks have raised a smile to some of our most vulnerable fans at this time.

As Sheffield United ambassador I am sending this message to wish you all good health. I would also like to reiterate the vital Government messages which we need to adhere to. It is so important that we continue to abide by these messages in an attempt to keep the

country safe.

We, myself included, all miss watching our beloved team. We must remain patient though because those special times at Bramall Lane will be waiting for us again when this is all over. Let’s all hope that the season can be completed, when safe to do so, and we can continue this wonderful

chapter in this club’s long and illustrious history.

Football will return, but for now we all have a role to play in keeping the country safe.

Stay at home, take care and follow the guidelines. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

TC

Rovers captain Ben Whiteman has praised James Coppinger as one of the biggest influences on his career so far.

The 39-year-old’s career has spanned two decades with much of his time spent at Rovers and Whiteman believes he is the best player he had played alongside by some distance.

“Copps has been massive for me in my career – he’s the best player I’ve played with by a country mile,” said Whiteman.

“He’s been massive for me because he’s been there and done it throughout the leagues.

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“Without partnerships like this we just would not be able to support the people we do.”

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good player and a good person as well.

“We get on really well off the football pitch and we’re both the same in terms of how much we love the game - and how we analyse our own game. On Sundays, we usually text about how the match on Saturday has gone.”

Speaking to D3D4 podcast, Whiteman explained that Coppinger is still one of the hardest working players in the Rovers squad.

“The way Copps performs on a football pitch is outstanding day to day. Even in games now, he’s right up there in terms of miles covers,” he said.

“The way he looks after his body and trains throughout the week is very good and that’s part of the reason he’s still playing at 39.

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