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Enjoy Sheffield’s parks but stay alert and stay safe Following the Government’s latest guidance, allowing us to spend more time in outdoor spaces, Sheffield City Council is urging people to stick to social distancing measures while enjoying the city’s beautiful green spaces. With more than 800 green spaces across the city, there is enough outdoor space for everyone to enjoy. In Sheffield you are never far from a park, woodland or the glorious countryside.
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Sheffield City Council kept all park grounds open during the full lockdown period to allow people to take their daily exercise, but closed facilities such as playgrounds, toilets, games areas, and these remain closed. Councillor Mary Lea, Cabinet Member for Culture Parks and Leisure at Sheffield City Council, said: “I know that daily exercise in our many beautiful local parks has been a saving grace for so many people in Sheffield,
including me. “We are extremely lucky that wherever you live in the city you can access green open space very easily and we knew how important that is at this very difficult time. “With the Government’s new guidance that people can spend more time in parks and meet, with social distance, with one person from another household I must ask everyone to stay alert and stay safe. Please do not get complacent. We have to adhere to social
distancing and if the place you visit is very busy, consider trying somewhere else. “I’d like to thank everyone who has been following social distancing guidelines, I know it’s very hard not to have close contact with friends and loved ones but it is essential and it is for everyone’s benefit. “It looks like we have more fair weather on the way, so get out there, have fun, keep fit, but stay safe.” A deserted Botanical
Gardens in Sheffield The Government’s updated guidance from 11 May states that people can now spend time outdoors – for example sitting and enjoying the fresh air, picnicking, or sunbathing, and meet one other person from a different household outdoors – following social distancing guidelines. It remains against the law for three or more people to gather in a public place unless they are from the same household. South Yorkshire Police will continue patrols across the city this weekend to encourage compliance with social distancing measures. They have the power to disperse gatherings and issue fines.
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The FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield is set to host the culmination of the Unibet Premier League season after the visit of the world’s top darts players was put back to Thursday October 15. April’s planned Premier League night in Sheffield had been originally postponed to July 2 as one of a number of rescheduled dates forced by the suspension of the season last month. However, the July date has now been moved back to October 15 - which means that Sheffield is now in line to host the semi-finals and final of
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20/5/1940 Holocaust: The first prisoners arrive at a new concentration camp at Auschwitz. 21/5/2003 An earthquake hits northern Algeria killing more than 2,000 people. 22/5/1906 The Wright brothers are granted U.S. patent number 821,393 for their “Flying-Machine”. 23/5/1998 The Good Friday Agreement is accepted in a referendum in Northern Ireland with 75% voting yes.
What do you call a crocodile that loves guacamole? A guacodile. I am Buzz Aldrin. Second man to step on the moon. Neil before me.
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Prince Charles has one sister. What’s her name?
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Joaquin Phoenix played which ‘Man in Black’ in the 2005 film Walk the Line?
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Newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky became the first winner of which BBC celebrity show in 2004?
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Which number follows ‘P’ on the form given to your by your employer when you leave a job?
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Which Irish actor starred as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders and Jim in 28 Days Later?
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How many different Olympic Equestrian events take place in the Olympic Summer Games?
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Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
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Which actor born ‘Mark Sinclair’ in 1967 used his mother’s maiden name ‘Vincent’ as inspiration for his acting name?
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Which country beginning with ‘L’ is positioned between Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south?
Lugano, Switzerland. 25/5/240 BC First recorded perihelion passage of Halley’s Comet. 26/5/1969 Apollo program: Apollo 10 returns to Earth after a successful eight-day test of all the components needed for the forthcoming first manned moon landing.
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have a lot to be proud of right now. We’d like to give them all our heartfelt thanks on behalf of Sheffield City Council’s Community Helpline for their amazing dedication and ongoing support. These organisations are supporting some of the city’s most vulnerable residents, not just now, but every day. They provide a lifeline for anyone feeling lonely or isolated and are helping with everything from providing food, delivering food parcels, collecting medicines and offering help and advice on a large range of services.
BT Openreach, Baby Basics, The Digital Exchange, WH Smiths, Sheffield College, Kenwood Hall Hotel, RSPCA, Morrison & Son, Dainty & Heaps. You really are making a difference. Here are just a few of the comments we’ve received from those you are helping: “A big thank you to you for sending me a food parcel today. You are a life saver… stay Although we’ve been working at distance, safe and well” our city has come together like never “I just want to say thank you and how much before. We have received astounding I appreciate the help. It was much needed support from individuals, businesses small as I was putting off eating the small amount and large and charities, citywide. of food I had because I did not know when I Generosity is in Sheffielder’s natures and the For more information on their amazing could get more. Thank you so much. I know overwhelming kindness of spirit has shown that our city has answered the call to deliver work, you can look for Community groups you must be busy but if you could pass on at VAS http://www.vas.org.uk/what-wethe thanks to all involved in giving me the help and support to the most vulnerable of do/covid19/. food. I think it’s important they know how our citizens at a time like never before. much it’s appreciated. Again thank you all This is a message of thanks to each and The response from businesses small and for helping people. You are all angels. All every person and organisation who has large across the city has been outstanding the best to all involved. Thank you.” helped with an act of kindness that the city and we add our thanks to you for all your “I have got my food parcel. Thanks to all, for will not soon forget. help and support. your support and kindness. You will never Councillor Julie Dore, Leader of Sheffield Some have donated food or equipment, know how much it is appreciated. Thank City Council, said: some have donated their time, all have done you and stay safe x” “It is heart-warming to see so many “One of my colleagues mentioned that businesses and charities coming together to it with pleasure and the utmost kindness her mum had received a food parcel. Not support the immediate needs of vulnerable and we could not be more thankful. A massive thank you to you all involved, only did it mean her mum didn’t have to people and families across the city. and to those who are still coming on board worry about going hungry, but it also really “My sincere thanks go out to each and and offering their support. We are grateful lifted her mood, making her feel that she every person who is volunteering their for all offers of help and if your business wasn’t alone and that there were people out time to support their local community in would like to offer help in anyway please there who cared. She asked me to pass on a time of crisis, and to every business and her thanks for all the work being done to charity going the extra mile in support of the sign up via our e-form here: https://bit.ly/ SheffCovid19HelpUsForm support vulnerable people.” Community Support Service in Sheffield. As well as emergency food parcels Sheffield “As we all adjust to the ‘new normal’ during Thank you to all businesses supporting vulnerable people in the city during the City Council has supported 20 local the pandemic, our great city continues coronavirus crisis Foodbanks with supplies of food and other to rise to the challenge of delivering Some of the organisations supporting the essentials including baby and sanitary emergency supplies to those who need community effort to date are as follows: products, donated by businesses and local them and in combating loneliness with emotional well-being telephone support on PriceCheck, Booker/Macro, Waitrose, organisations. Costco, Batleys Sheffield, Heron Foods, Irise offer. Together we will get through this.” International, The Quays Hotel, The Rutland If you or anyone you know who is selfAs well as our amazing key workers, we want to thank our local community Hotel, The Hampton by Hilton, Mercure St isolating or shielding and have no family organisations and businesses for all they are Pauls Hotel, The Leopold Hotel, Sheffield or friends to call on, ring our Community doing during this difficult time. College, Mercedes Benz of Sheffield Helpline 0114 273 4567 or ask for help onThe voluntary, community and faith sectors JCT600, Nestlé Professional UK and Ireland, line www.sheffield.gov.uk/coronavirus
Changes to funeral services in Sheffield
Councillor Lea added: “Waiting for a funeral can be very distressing so we have reduced the length of service to help alleviate any delays. “In recognition of this change we are also reducing the cost of each service. “I know it’s extremely hard to find comfort during these difficult times, particularly if Following the latest Government funerals has not changed, but the wider you are experiencing a bereavement, and I easing of some restrictions, means we now update, which saw a slight ease of some believe an easing of the numbers of funeral hope that these changes contribute in some restrictions, Sheffield City Council has attendees should follow. We have reviewed small way to making this process easier for today introduced changes to funeral our policy and are confident that we can services in the city. those who are grieving.” now safely increase the number of mourners The council extends condolences to all This includes an increase in the number to ten. of mourners, a reduction in the length of bereaved families in Sheffield who have “It remains clear that the more social service and a reduction in the total cost. suffered the loss of a loved one during this contact there is, the greater the risk of Whether a service is for a cremation or extraordinary period, and sincere thanks for transmission is, so we are asking that burial, up to 10 mourners will now be adhering to the measures put in place. families still consider restricting numbers at The changes are effective from Monday 18 allowed to join the funeral service, with funerals to as few as possible and we will strict social distancing measures in place. May, for new and existing bookings. continue to monitor the situation.” Councillor Mary Lea, Cabinet Member for Mourners attending a funeral service can be The guidance on funerals stresses that by Culture, Parks and Leisure at Sheffield City from different households, but where this is Council, said: “My sincere condolences go to following these precautions funeral workers the case the two metre social distance rule and mourners can safely respect and all those who have lost a loved one during must be adhered to. maintain the dignity of the deceased. the coronavirus pandemic, and have not For those who are unable to attend, been able to mourn or celebrate their life in If the deceased has neither household or Hutcliffe Wood and City Road chapels are family members in attendance, then it is the traditional way. now offering a live webcast. possible for a modest number of friends to “The restrictions we’ve had to place on our Any individual displaying symptoms of attend but again this must be restricted to funeral services have been one of the most COVID-19 should follow the Government no more than ten people. difficult decisions we’ve had to make. guidelines to stay at home and should not Due to an increase in waiting time for “Throughout, we’ve prioritised the safety attend a funeral service. funerals, each funeral service will now be and wellbeing of mourners, our staff and Anyone with queries relating to a funeral reduced from 45 minutes to 30 minutes. staff from our funeral directors, as well service should direct these through their The associated costs have been reduced to as fulfilling our duty to limit the spread of chosen funeral director who will work reflect this change. coronavirus. closely with the council’s cemeteries and The total cost of all funerals has been “The Government’s guidance on attending crematoria service. reduced by £50.
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NIGHT FISHING IS ALLOWED: STATEMENT FROM THE ANGLING TRUST
The government had previously announced that it intended to publish a new rule on travel that would mean that anyone travelling for sport and leisure would have to return home at the end of each day. This would have effectively banned night fishing.
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We’ll be ready, say John and Enda John Egan and Enda Stevens have both praised the communication within the club, especially with the players being ‘kept in the loop’ with regards to a likely resumption of Premier League action. The Irish duo have also revealed the players have maintained their regular routines and
Trust receive community emergency fund from Sport England Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are pleased to announce Sport England have awarded the trust £10,000.00 to help support the local community during this ongoing global crisis. Since the government put restrictions in place, Rotherham United Community Sports Trust staff and Volunteers have
trained hard throughout the lockdown, following the safety protocols in place, despite the suspension of top-flight football which originally began on the 13th March. Egan commented: “It’s important, we’re being kept in the loop through the Club, via the skipper (Billy Sharp) and a lot of conference calls. “We’re being kept in the loop well and we’re just following our training programmes. I’m sure when the decisions are made, we will have a plan to make sure we’re as ready as possible. “We’re used to preseason and getting
ready for games. We’ve had some time off, but it’s not really been time off. I think George (Baldock) is right, some of the sessions have been really tough, everyone has done them and we’re making sure everyone is in the best possible shape to return and hit the ground running.” Stevens added: “We have communications and the protocols in place to prepare. We’ve just got to bide our time now, listen to the people in charge, the ones guiding us and respect the decisions they make. “I’ve my little girl to
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that routine of waking up and doing my gym sessions and training sessions within the hours that we would have been used to. “I’ve then been going out and having that bit of exercise, take the dog for a walk with my missus and the baby, it clears your head a bit. “The weeks tend to pass you by really quickly, it’s more the weekends that tend to slow you down. We’ve had some great weather in Sheffield, so that’s helped.”
Owls loan duo feature in 2.Bundesliga Matt Penney and Joost van Aken both resumed their campaign on loan in 2. Bundesliga over the weekend. Penney joined St Pauli on a season-long loan last
August to link back up with former Owls manager Jos Luhukay. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the German leagues postponed all fixtures in early March but returned over the weekend with St Pauli at home to FC Nuremberg. Penney was named in the starting line-up and featured for 67 minutes as his loan club registered a 1-0 win to move up to ninth in the table. The Wednesday academy product has enjoyed a productive loan spell in Germany with 14 St Pauli appearances under his belt and one goal which came in the big derby clash away at Hamburg. Defender Van Aken is also on loan in the same division - 2.Bundesliga – for VFL Osnabruck. For Van Aken and co. it was a tough restart against big rivals and league leaders Armenia Bielefeld. Van Aken started for Osnabruck in the derby and was at the heart of the early action when bringing down Fabian Klos in the box after 16 minutes. The same man picked himself up to convert the resulting penalty.
Anderson: Barrow loan was best thing for me Tom Anderson says that time spent on loan at nonleague clubs when he was a young pro gave him the best start to his professional career. After signing his first deal for Burnley in 2012, Anderson went on nine loans (including Rovers) over the next six years in order to help him get grow as a player and learn about first-team football. The first of these loans was a spell at Conference side Barrow when he was still a teenager and looking back the centre-back believes was probably one of the best decision he’s made. “My loan to Barrow was probably the best thing for me if I’m being perfectly honesty because you go from playing youth team football where I was one of the biggest and strongest and then you go into National League,” he said. “I think in my first ten games there, I broke my nose twice and got a few cuts. It’s a good standard and it was so beneficial for me both on the pitch and off it.” It was not just the physicality that was new for Anderson, it was also the mental side and the will to win which was an important part of first-team football. “It teaches you the mentality you need,” he added. “You go from the youth team where it’s nicey-nicey and you’re playing against people you know every week, and then you’re coming up against men who want to win and they’ll do what it takes to win. “It was good to get used to a first-team dressing room, which, when you’ve been in youth football, it can take a while to get used to. Everybody’s different - some people can settle in in a few weeks, others take a few season to get used to it. “Looking back now, I think that was the best thing I did.”
But Osnabruck hit a 93rd minute equaliser to rescue a point with Marcos Alvarez on target. It was an important point for Osnabruck, who are now two points above the relegation zone. Van Aken has made 21 appearances this season for Osnabruck.
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