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HM THE QUEEN RECOGNISES SOUTH YORKS SCOUTS M.V. MOBILITY 27 Scouts from South Yorkshire have been honoured by HM The Queen and International adventurer Chief Scout Bear Grylls for gaining the Queen’s Scouts Award Record number of 15 young people achieving the award from eXu Explorer Scout Unit, Sheffield Hallam District.

The highest number of awardees during a 12 month period from one Unit since the award has been presented First Queen’s Scout from High Green for 60 years First Queen’s Scout from Shiregreen for 35 years HM The Queen and Bear Grylls greeted over 600 new Queen’s Scouts from across the UK and The Commonwealth at Windsor Castle on Sunday

29th April. The event comes at a boom time for Scouting following last week’s announcement of the Movement’s continued membership.

Total numbers now exceed 525,000. Significantly, more and more teenagers are becoming Scouts with the Explorer Scouts showing growth of 12% in 2011.

The Queen’s Scout Award is the highest honour in Scouting and is awarded for outstanding personal achievement.

This honour is achieved by young people aged between 16 and 25 who have completed a range of challenges, which includes service to their community, completed an expedition in wild country, undertook a five-day residential project in an

unfamiliar environment and learnt a new skill or developing an existing talent.

Daniel Levick, aged 24 from Shiregreen, Sheffield said “Working towards my Queen’s Scout Award has been a big challenge but lots of fun. It gave me the opportunity to discover new adventures and make new friends. Balancing all the aspects of the award with other commitments and work has been a challenge but extremely exhilarating and rewarding.”

Dave Cattell, aged 20 from Ecclesall, Sheffield said “The expedition I completed in the Lake District was the most challenging aspect of the award. The experience further enhanced leadership skills that I had

already gained through Scouting. The team work required to carry out a successful expedition is huge, but the reward when you get to the finishing point is the knowledge that everyone pulled together to overcome difficulties.

The skills, memories and friendships I have gained will live with me forever.”

Louise Boddie, aged 19 from Ecclesall, Sheffield said “The parade at Windsor was a fantastic occasion and an opportunity to remember all the wonderful experiences and to be recognised for all I’ve achieved through Scouting. To be able to share the day with the amazing friends I have made along the way made it incredibly special.”

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Grylls said “All these young people have lived the adventure of a lifetime to achieve their Queen’s Scout Awards, and I admire that spirit so much. They are huge inspirations to all the other Scouts in the UK and I am so pleased that both Scouting has honoured them today. They are amazing.”

The Windsor Castle event has been held regularly since 1934 on a Sunday close to St. George’s Day (23rd April). St. George is the Patron Saint of Scouting. Since the Queen’s Scout Award was instigated, over 100,000 of these awards have been presented to young men and women for outstanding personal achievements and service to their local communities.

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Well known raconteur and wit, Howard Copley, is not home in time to write his weekly roundup which gives me the opportunity to go in to print this week.

I’m very pleased to report that certain sections of the events and leisure industry are doing very well indeed and some of the venues we work with are hosting really successful events. Despite the gloom and doom that we see on the news and in the press it seems to be that people can still find the money for a good night out however it’s definitely quality that counts. As readers are well aware we advertise holidays, events, gigs, nights out and literally anything to do with everything that we would prefer to do when we aren’t working. Holidays in the UK, caravanning, motorhomes and holiday parks are doing well however ‘top of the pops’ when it comes to holidays are definitely coach tours. All of our operators are doing well and it’s easy to see why. The vehicles these days are really comfortable and luxurious and I know that the operators take a great deal of care when recommending hotels and resorts. Eastbourne appears to be particularly popular. Last year Christmas bookings were well up on the previous year and even at this early time of the year our venues are starting to look towards advertising and most nights have been planned, or planning is underway. As a working DJ I played at many of these events last year and the customers had a great time enjoying good food and music in top venues.

These same venues hold events throughout the year and Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United, Whitley Hall, Tankersley Manor and the wonderful Clumber Park Hotel and Spa are holding great events and showing many venues how to be successful. It’s all about quality. Being a busy DJ gives me a unique insight into the real world of events and entertainment and being Managing Editor of this paper really helps when it comes to advising promoters and venues.

I’m fortunate to be able to witness just how successful venues attract customers and from my perspective, and the feedback from our advertisers, business is booming. Just look at

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the paper and it gives you a good indicator as to how things are really going. I’m very fortunate to be one of the resident DJs at The Bessemer fun pub on Leopold Street and we play classic oldies form the 60s, 70s and 80s.

I generally DJ Saturdays and Dave Hayes is the DJ on Fridays. It took a while for these nights to become established and the previous DJ did a great job before deciding to move on to his own business at the end of last year.

The Bessemer is packed every Friday and Saturday and despite other venues opening it remains the most successful fun pub in Sheffield and while customers may have tried the new venues in town from time to time the new formula that Dave and I have developed building on the successes of the past have drawn even bigger and more enthusiastic crowds than ever. If you want a great night our with great music and better value drinks prices than other venues then come and see why so many people choose The Bessemer.

So there it is, business is booming and it’s not just wishful thinking or over positive reporting it’s a fact. Just to close; Howard would no doubt want me to mention United and Wednesday. I can’t remember a more closely fought battle for promotion between the city giants and it’s down to the last game, after a dramatic weekend, which now sees Wednesday as favourites for automatic promotion. We need both clubs to go up and we here at The Mercury will certainly be supporting both clubs this weekend and which ever one goes into the playoffs. I was DJ at the United ‘Player of the Year Awards’ last night at Bramall Lane and the spirit and togetherness in the Platinum Suite was a credit to the club and everyone involved with it. Similarly I’ll be at the Wednesday ‘Player of the Year Awards’ next Sunday and if last night was anything to go by it will be a great night. Howard should be back with you next week.

Andrew Platts Managing Editor

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ADAM ANT RETURNS TO SHEFFIELD Adam Ant and The Good, The Mad and The Lovely Posse, embark on a UK tour in November in support of the forthcoming release of his new album ‘Adam Ant Is The Blueblack Hussar In Marrying The Gunners Daughter’ appearing at The Plug in Sheffield on 24th November, Adam’s explosive live show, will not only feature songs from his new solo album but will also include the classic hits, Antmusic, Dog Eat Dog, Goody Two Shoes, Prince Charming, Kings Of The Wild Frontier, and the Ivor Novello, award winning Stand And Deliver.

On Thursday, 16th October 1980, millions of living rooms across the UK, were set on fire by the blazing performance on Top of the Pops by Adam and the Ants. After 3 ferocious, minutes of ‘Dog Eat Dog’ the phenomenon immediately began and they would dominate the charts for the following few years with extraordinary success. But this was no ‘overnight success’, Adam Ant had been working hard behind the warpaint and feathers for his moment. It had been the culmination of years of toil; the journey had started at Hornsey College of Art, where Adam had teamed up with some college friends to form the band Bazooka Joe. With Adam on bass guitar, they played the pubs and colleges around London and it was on a cold November night, in 1975, that Adam saw a group that was to change his life forever. The Sex Pistols played their first ever gig, supporting Bazooka Joe, at St Martins College of Art and the explosive punk band, inspired Adam to start something new. He formed The Ants and performed live repeatedly, at many venues including the Vortex and The Roxy before getting a Thursday night residency at the famous Marquee club in London.

The band built a huge cult following despite being unpopular with the established music press, and in 1979 they released their debut album, Dirk Wears White Søx, which topped the independent chart. It has been said that if Adam and the Ants had got on television at this time, then they would have ‘made it’ but the moderate success, made the rest of the band despondent and in early 1980, the Ants left Adam, after an offer to work with the former Sex Pistols manager, Malcolm McLaren.

With a new sense of freedom and clarity, Adam immediately put his ideas for a new ‘warrior’ sound into practice and within months had put together a fresh band, including two drummers. The band signed a major label deal and recorded the album ‘Kings of the Wild Frontier’ which became a huge hit, spending 12 weeks at number one and won a ‘Best New Artist’, Brit Award. ‘Antmania’ swept the nation and Adam Ant became one of the most publicised faces in Britain. ‘Stand and Deliver’, hit the number one spot for 5 weeks, winning Adam an Ivor Novello award, ‘Prince Charming’ went straight to number one and a further 12 singles went top 30 . . . at one point, Adam had 8 singles in the top 40 in one week! ‘Goody Two Shoes’ hit the number one spot in the both the UK and Australia.

Adam celebrated his continuing success in the United States, with a ‘Best New Artist’ Grammy nomination, in 1982. At a time when videos were the most popular way to promote music, Adam’s charismatic performances in some of the most lavish visuals of the period paved the way for his acting career.

His first solo album, ‘Friend or Foe’ continued Adam’s success in the USA, delivering 3 top twenty hits on the Billboard Top 100 and in 1983 he appeared on NBC Television Network’s, ‘Motown 25 Special’, alongside Michael Jackson. Second solo album ‘Strip’ produced the top 5 UK hit ‘Puss in Boots’ but the BBC banned both the video and the song for the follow-up single ‘Strip’. While recording his third solo album ’Vive Le Rock’, with producer Tony Visconti, Adam set out on an acting career by appearing in a theatre production of ‘Entertaining Mr Sloane’ by Joe Orton at The Royal Exchange in Manchester. In 1985 Adam performed ‘Vive Le Rock’ at Live Aid and the next few years were spent concentrating solely on acting in a string of films including Nomads, Love Bites and Slam Dance as well as appearing in several US TV shows such as The Equalizer, Tales from the Crypt and Sledge Hammer!

During the 1990’s Adam, again, split his time between acting and music chasing the performing roles whilst returning to the studio to record and release the album, ‘Manners and Physique’, which included the UK top 20 hit, ‘Room at the Top’.

The follow up album, Persuasion, remains in limbo without an official release to this day, but in 1994 Adam set about recording ‘Wonderful’, his next album, in London’s Abbey Road studios to be issued the following year along with its self-titled single and the follow up ‘Gotta Be A Sin’ which were accompanied with successful tours of the UK and the United States. It would be twelve years before Adam would play live again, with an acoustic show, in 2006, at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, where he read extracts from his recently released autobiography Stand & Deliver. The book laid bare Adam’s childhood and his well-documented public mental health battles. In 2008, Adam was presented with the ‘Q Music Icon Award’ placing him alongside fellow recipients Paul McCartney and Bryan Ferry.

The Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse, played to thousands of people last year, and after his recent successful tour of Australia, ‘the BlueBlack Hussar’ is due to appear at many festivals this coming summer, before taking his raw, raucous, raunchy campaign around the UK in November.

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I was on for a perfect round of golf yesterday, until the last hole. I walked up to my ball and noticed it was obstructed. So I had a quick look around, bent over and removed it. I was just about to throw it in the bushes, when a voice shouted...

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“No, I guess not,” says God. The priest drives about five to six hours away, so he doesn’t bump into anyone he knows. The golf course is empty when he gets there. So he takes his first swing, drives the ball 495 yards away and gets a hole in one. Saint Peter watches in disbelief and asks, “Why did you let him do that?”

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In the News

05/05/1981 – Bobby Sands dies in the Long Kesh prison hospital after 66 days of hunger-striking, aged 27 06/05/1954 – Roger Bannister becomes the first person to run the mile in under four minutes 07/05/1992 – The Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on its first mission 08/05/1984 – The Soviet Union announces that it will boycott the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles 09/05/1887 – Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show opens in London 10/05/1954 – Bill Haley & His Comets release “Rock Around the Clock” 11/05/1985 – Bradford City stadium fire: Fifty-six spectators die and more than 200 are injured in a flash fire at Valley Parade football ground

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05/05/1943 – Michael Palin 06/05/1953 – Tony Blair 07/05/1946 – Brian Turner 08/05/1935 – Jack Charlton 09/05/1962 – Paul Heaton 10/05/1968 – Al Murray 11/05/1964 – John Parrott

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If you are feeling below your best, this’d be an excellent week to redress the balance with some early nights, and some really nourishing foods. As Mercury and Saturn clash, trying to do too many things at once, can just drain you. It may be time for a break. Call me for more news…

There is unlikely to be a shortage of offers this week Cancer, as you remain the person with the mostest, when it comes to friendships and popularity. And as Mercury moves into the sector of future plans, this area can sharpen up even more. Call your prediction line for more advice…

Your ruler is set to put the clamp on Mercury this week, and it can be work responsibilities or external pressures which affect your peace of mind. This can see you reach out to friends, in fact a little bit of escapism can be just what you need. Call now for more news and astral advice…

As Mercury moves into Taurus, so your quest for an improvement to your prospects will step up. But the Scorpio Full Moon suggests you may have to show tremendous commitment, and this could mean spending less time chilling out or relaxing at home. Call for more astral advice…

A difference of opinion could affect your peace of mind.

Whilst you will refuse to be seen as a pushover, do think about the battles you take on. There may be some that you are better to walk away from. However, this can be a time when family news can be good. Call for more news…

If life has become a little too predictable, be more adventurous. Be it physically or mentally, new sights, sounds and senses can be the perfect way to generate extra spice and excitement in your life. If you really go for it, this can be a truly life changing period for you. Call me for more…

Your ideas can prove to be very lucky, so if you feel one has prospects, run with it. A sibling can cheer you too.

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STEP into the shoes of your favourite movie star in the Peak District – the beautiful backdrop for a host of Hollywood blockbusters and memorable TV moments.

Follow in the footsteps of Keira Knightley and imagine you’re Elizabeth Bennet, daydreaming of dashing Mr. Darcy on Stanage Edge.

Hide from the Sheriff of Nottingham like Russell Crowe’s Robin Hood in Dovedale.

Share the heady excitement and unique atmosphere of an outdoor film screening at one of a series of fabulous locations amid beautiful countryside.

But beware – wherever you go, you’ll find yourself playing understudy to the real star of the show – the stunning landscape of the Peak District itself.

Get set for a sizzling summer of film!

Enjoy a star-studded galaxy of classic and contemporary films on a giant screen at a variety of stunning locations across the area between May and September 2012.

QUAD, Derby’s centre for art and film, has joined forces with official tourist board Visit Peak District & Derbyshire to launch the Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival 2012 and offer an outdoor cinema experience you’ll never forget.

Bring your friends, family, blankets and a picnic and settle down for an evening of pure movie magic: Elvaston Castle: Women in Love (15) on Friday May 4 at 6:30pm & Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (15) on Saturday May 5 at 6:30pm Sudbury Hall: The Adventures of Tintin (PG) on Friday May 11 at 6:30pm & Jane Eyre (PG) on Saturday May 12 at 6:30pm Renishaw Hall: The King’s Speech (12A) on Friday June 1 at 7:30pm & The Queen (12A) on Saturday June 2 at 7:30pm Rosliston Forestry Centre: Grease (PG-13) on Friday July 20 at 7:30pm & The King’s Speech (12A) on Saturday July 21 at 7:30pm Queen’s Park, Chesterfield: Mamma Mia (PG) on Friday July 27 at 7:30pm & Jurassic Park (PG) on Saturday July 28 at 7:30pm Calke Abbey: The Woman in Black (12A) on Friday August 10 at 7:00pm & Mamma Mia (PG) on Saturday August 11 at 7:00pm Kedleston Hall: The 39 Steps (U) on Friday August 17 at 7:00pm & Pride and Prejudice (U) on Saturday August 18 at 7:00pm Hardwick Hall: War Horse (12A) on Friday August 31 at 7:00pm & Casablanca (U) on Saturday September 1 at 7:00pm The Lime Kiln, Wirksworth: The Woman in Black (12A) on Friday September 7 at 7:00pm & Grease (PG-13) on Saturday September 8 at 7:00pm The Pavilion, Rolls-Royce Leisure, Derby: War Horse (12A) on Friday September 14 at 5:30pm & Battle of Britain (PG) on Saturday September 15 at 5:30pm Tickets are available from QUAD or at each venue. QUAD Box office can be contacted on: (01332) 290606. For more information or to book on-line, please go to: www.derbyquad. co.uk/summernights

Follow in the footsteps of your favourite stars,:

Chatsworth Classic setting for the film of Jane Austen’s novel Pride & Prejudice starring Keira Knightley, The Duchess (Keira Knightley) and The Wolfman (Anthony Hopkins), and star of a major ‘behind the scenes’ BBC documentary in 2012.

Derwent Valley Famous location where pilots in 617 Squadron practised low flying before Barnes Wallis’s famous ‘bouncing bomb’ raids during the Second World War, and setting for the post-war film The Dam Busters. You can visit the museum dedicated to the original pilots and to the film.

Dovedale, Lindale and Ilam Hall Luscious White Peak landscapes that appeared in the latest film version of Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe; Jane Eyre and The Other Boleyn Girl.

Dovedale was also the inspiration for Charles Cotton and Izaak Walton’s best-selling book The Compleat Angler – and people fly fish on the river to this day.

Haddon Hall Fairytale castle favoured by makers of no less than three versions of Jane Eyre - including the recent 2011 hit; Elizabeth; The Princess Bride and The Other Boleyn Girl. Fashion fans will love a special exhibition spotlighting costumes from the three adaptations of Jane Eyre, running from July 28 until September 2.

Hadfield High Peak village near Glossop that took on a new identity as Royston Vasey in BBC TV’s darkly humorous series The League of Gentlemen. Award-winning butchers J.W. Mettrick doubled as Hilary Briss’s shop selling ‘special sausages’.

Hardwick Hall Elizabeth grandeur brought bang up to date with clever graphics to transform it into Malfoy Manor in the hugely popular Harry Potter films.

Holmfirth Scenic West Yorkshire location for gentle BBC TV series Last of the Summer Wine, thought to be the longest running sitcom in the world.

Longnor Picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands village that starred in the long-running ITV medial drama Peak Practice, and was also the backdrop for the gripping psychological thriller The Holding, released in 2011.

Kedleston Hall Robert Adam-designed splendour that figured in The Duchess, Jane Eyre and Ken Russell’s adaptation of D H Lawrence’s novel Women in Love (which also featured Elvaston Castle, near Derby).

Lyme Park Lyme’s lake achieved immortality when actor Colin Firth made many a female heart flutter on emerging from it, dripping wet, in the BBC TV drama Pride & Prejudice in 1998.

Lyme Hall also featured in the recent big-screen thriller, The Awakening, in 2011.

Matlock and Matlock Bath Matlock is the setting for the new Sky 1 family comedy Starlings, written by Steve Coogan and Matt King, due to be screened in 2012. Matlock Bath provided the location for Derbyshire director Nick Whitfield’s award winning debut film, Skeletons.

Tatton Park One of Cheshire’s foremost historic houses played host to parts of the television drama based on Evelyn Waugh’s epic novel, Brideshead Revisited. Waugh is said to have stayed at Tatton during the Second War, before the book was published in 1945.

More hot news for movie fans Film buffs will appreciate the Just About Movies (JAM) festival at Tatton Park, Knutsford, from May 3 to 7. www.tattonpark.org.uk Head to Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire for some Hot Summer Dates every Saturday throughout July and August – a series of outdoor concerts and movies in a beautiful lakeside setting. www.trentham.co.uk And watch out for a new weekend-long film festival being planned by Buxton Film in partnership with Buxton Opera House, set to be held at the town’s showpiece Pavilion Arts Centre in November 2012. For further information, visit www.buxtonfilm.org.uk.

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HEELEY CITY FARM CELEBRATES NEW RARE BREED FARM STATUS

Heeley City Farm is celebrating its new Rare Breeds Farm Park status in true style with a big baby boom over the last couple of weeks. After 18 months of hard work, the farm was awarded the prestigious accolade by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) in recognition for its tireless work in preserving rare breeds of native farm animals.

Lucky and Rosie the farm’s rare breed Large Black pigs were the first to add to the farm’s growing population and are first time parents to a litter of seven piglets. The three males, or boars, from the litter will carry on Dad Lucky’s rare Defender bloodline and when old enough will be sent on to other rare breed centres across the country to ensure the survival of the line.

Ruth Dalton, RBST Field Officer for the North said “Heeley City Farm have always had a role in the conservation of some of our rarest farm animals and we are dellighted to welcome them onto our Approved City Farm network.”

All the recent births weren’t without drama however. Ewe Bramble, one of several rare breed Soay Sheep at the City Farm, got into difficulty whilst giving birth out in the field as one of her lamb’s legs became wedged in the birth canal preventing it from being born.

Luckily, Pre 16 Youth Training Manager Katie Davis was on hand to help out.

“Soays are very hardy sheep so difficult births don’t usually happen” explained Sarah Wild one of the farm’s animal workers. “They originate in the outer islands of Scotland and have adapted over hundreds of years to give birth quickly and without fuss in very harsh conditions” Summer the Pygmy goat also gave birth to twin kids, a girl (nanny) and a boy (billy), called Dandelion and Burdock a few hours after Bramble.

Whilst not a rare breed, first time Mum Summer is a real character and firm farm favourite.

Nationally, the RBST works closely with its members to ensure the continuing survival of at risk farm animals. Its work is essential for educating the public, maintaining diversity and preventing inbred genetic problems and illnesses which could potentially wipe out the relatively few breeds of commercially bred farm animals.

The farm is open 10am – 4pm seven days a week for the public to visit the animals.

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Lord Howe announced new guidance on the Cancer Drugs Fund, which will help speed up access to the drugs patients need.

It will mean in most cases patients will be able to access drugs within a matter of days of an application being made to the Fund.

Health Minister Lord Howe said, “Our priority is to ensure that cancer patients get the drugs their doctors believe are best for them.

“Today we have issued new guidance on the Cancer Drugs Fund which will further speed up applications for drugs as they will not normally need to go through the PCT funding processes prior to applying to the Fund. This will ensure patients get the fastest possible access to the drugs they need.

“We will also undertake an audit of the Cancer Drugs Fund, which will provide evidence from drugs funded through the Fund for the benefit of wider NHS practice.”

The Department has worked with NHS colleagues to review the guidance issued in 2011, taking into account public feedback from cancer charities, to ensure cancer patients are able to better access the drugs they need.

WHY 5 A DAY?

Fruit and vegetables are part of a balanced diet and can help us stay healthy. That’s why it so important that we get enough of them.

5 A DAY highlights the health benefits of getting five 80g portions of fruit and vegetables every day. That’s five portions of fruit and veg altogether, not five portions of each.

5 reasons to get 5 portions Fruit and vegetables taste delicious and there’s so much variety to choose from.

They’re a good source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C and potassium.

They’re an excellent source of dietary fibre, which helps maintain a healthy gut and prevent constipation and other digestion problems. A diet high in fibre can also reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

They can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers.

Fruit and vegetables contribute to a healthy and balanced diet.

Fruit and vegetables are also usually low in fat and calories (provided you don’t fry them or roast them in lots of oil). That’s why eating them can help you maintain a healthy weight and keep your heart healthy.

5 A DAY is based on advice from the World Health Organisation, which recommends eating a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables a day to lower the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and obesity.

To get the most benefit out of your 5 A DAY, your five portions should include a variety of fruit and vegetables. This is because different fruits and vegetables contain different combinations of fibre, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

Almost all fruit and vegetables count towards your 5 A DAY. Potatoes and cassava don’t count because they mainly contribute starch to the diet.

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WHAT COUNTS TOWARDS 5 A DAY? The following count towards your 5 A DAY...

Fresh fruit and vegetables.

Frozen fruit and vegetables.

Tinned or canned fruit and vegetables. Buy the ones tinned in natural juice or water, with no added sugar or salt.

Dried fruit, such as currants, dates, sultanas and figs.

Fruit and vegetables cooked in dishes such as soups, stews or pasta dishes.

A glass (150ml) of unsweetened 100% fruit or vegetable juice. Juice counts as a maximum of one portion a day, however much you drink. That’s mainly because juice contains less fibre than whole fruits and vegetables.

Smoothies. A smoothie containing all of the edible pulped fruit and/or vegetable may count as more than one portion but this depends on how it’s made. Smoothies count as up to a maximum of two portions per day.

Beans and pulses. These only count as one portion a day, no matter how many you eat.

That’s because they contain fewer nutrients than other fruits and vegetables.

Fruit and veg in convenience foods, such as ready meals and shop-bought pasta

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sauces, soups and puddings. Some readymade foods are high in salt, sugar and fat, so only have them occasionally or in small amounts. You can find the salt, sugar and fat content of ready-made foods on the label.

Do potatoes count towards 5 A Day? Potatoes are a vegetable, but they don’t count towards your 5 A DAY. Potatoes are classified nutritionally as a starchy food. That’s because the main nutrient in potatoes is starch (carbohydrate).

Also, when eaten as part of a meal potatoes are generally used in place of other sources of starch, such as bread, pasta or rice.

Other vegetables that don’t count towards your 5 A DAY are yams, cassava and plaintain: they are also usually eaten as starchy foods.

However, other root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, parsnips, swedes and turnips do count toward your 5 A DAY, because they are usually eaten in addition to the starchy food part of the meal.

While potatoes don’t count towards your 5 A DAY, they do play an important role in your diet. They are a great choice of starchy food, particularly if they are not cooked in too much salt or fat. They are a good source of energy, fibre, B vitamins and potassium. Although potaoes don’t contain much vitamin C compared to other vegetables, in Britain we get a lot of our daily vitamin C from them because we eat so many.

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• The faster a plant recovers, the less risk of damage there is.

Care after replanting • Pamper your plant!

Nearly all plants grow with their roots • Keep a close eye on freshly replanted in the soil and they therefore have a plants for a couple of weeks. strong bond with the earth and the spot where they are standing. In nature • Give them extra water, particularly if it is dry. plants are very much tied to their • Protect them with garden fleece if a position.

They know the conditions and are adapted night frost is forecast.

• Check carefully for pests and diseases, to them. Change in conditions results (plants are more vulnerable during their in stress: replanting is an emotional experience for a plant. Many plants recovery period). therefore need some time to recover from • Protect from strong winds. such an operation.

• After a few weeks the plant should settle into its new position.

When to replant Small trees, shrubs and perennials Pot-grown plants standing in a garden can be replanted Many garden plants - from perennials to fairly easily, provided that the roots are trees - are grown in pots or containers. affected as little as possible. Replanting is best done when the plant is hibernating Because their entire root system has (from the autumn onwards) or just before developed inside that pot or container, the damage which the roots suffer when the new growth begins (end of winter or they are removed from the pot and planted in early spring). The roots then have the is minimal. They are therefore quick to best chance of regrowing successfully. establish themselves. Pot-grown plants What happens when a plant is can be planted throughout the year, unless replanted there is a frost.

• The plant needs to adjust and recover.

• Usually the turning of the leaves towards Field cultivation the sun is the first thing to happen.

Trees and shrubs are often field-grown Also when a plant is replanted large and then supplied - for deciduous varieties numbers of tiny hair roots, which take - with bare roots or a rootball. To make up water and nutrients are pulled off, such a plant sellable, the grower prunes, which causes the plant problems with its metabolism. To survive it will concentrate shapes and regularly ‘digs round’ round the outside of the rootball in order to keep on rectifying this first.

• During the recovery period other parts of it compact. On delivery the rootball is wrapped in sacking in order to make it the plant may be sacrificed because there transportable. are insufficient nutrients and/or water

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Anyone planning a weekend getaway this Bank Holiday should remember it’s not just the two-legged members of the family that need to buckle-up: the four-legged ones need to be safely secured as well.

“Dogs can cause accidents if they are not secure in the car, as they can distract the driver” warns PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Sean Wensley. “An unsecured dog can both sustain and cause serious injuries, should you be involved in an accident.”

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), if a car travelling at 30mph crashes containing an unrestrained Border Collie (22kg), the dog would hurtle forward with a force equivalent to a polar bear!

PDSA advises owners to secure dogs properly, to ensure the safety of everyone (furry or otherwise) in the car. Pet seat belts or harnesses are ideal for medium or larger sized dogs, which secure the dog’s shoulders, legs, chest and back and attach to the car’s seat belt. Alternatively a dog guard can be fitted to secure your boot.

For small dogs and other pets, including cats and small pets, a sturdy pet carrier is an ideal way to keep them safe. Always check that the door is securely fastened before driving, to prevent your pet from escaping and, if possible, secure the carrier in the foot well, ensuring there is enough ventilation around it.

To help keep your pets safe while travelling, PDSA has put together some top tips for owners.

PDSA’s Top Travel Tips: · Introduce your pet to the car from an early age.

Allow your pet to explore the inside of your car in their own time (under supervision). With the car stationary, leave the doors open so they can come and go as they please and reward relaxed behaviour.

Gradually build up from this – first, by just turning the engine on, then when they are comfortable with this, by going for a short drive. Building up slowly can help make young pets less nervous about travelling. · Take pets for a walk before the journey. This is a good way to burn off your pet’s excess energy to prevent them from becoming restless. · Always ensure your pet is secured in a car safety harness or pet carrier before setting out on a journey.

This will prevent any distractions and will also help keep you, your passengers, and your pet safe from harm in the event of an accident. · Never let dogs lean out of a moving vehicle’s window. Their eyes or nose can be injured by debris or small stones kicked up from the road. Pets have also been known to fall out or be injured by passing vehicles. · Drive steadily. Try not to brake sharply or accelerate too fast as this can be stressful or frightening for your pet. · Make regular stops. This gives your pet a chance to stretch their legs and relieve themselves. Provide plenty of drinking water during breaks, especially during warm weather, and avoid travelling during the hottest parts of the day.

To download PDSA’s free leaflet, Holiday health for pets, visit www.pdsa.org.uk/leaflets.

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33,000 DRINKERS SIGN PETITION CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale has this week released new national research* showing that with over 300 community locals having permanently shut in just 6 months, crippling beer tax increases by the Government continue to threaten the future of traditional pubs.

The news comes as over 33,000 consumers have signed a national e-petition in recent weeks to bring an end to above inflation beer tax increases. CAMRA’s research shows 73% of regular pub goers** support a freeze in beer duty.

National research commissioned by CAMRA has found that Britain’s national pub closure rate now stands at 12 pubs per week, and away from Britain’s city centre high streets – where a net loss of just 6 pubs in total has occurred across Britain in 6 months – rural pubs are closing at a net rate of 4 per week, and suburban at 8 per week.

With pubs hit by an inflationbusting 42% increase in beer duty since 2008, CAMRA is continuing to rally beer drinkers to sign an e-petition to call an end to above inflation increases in beer tax, thus giving struggling pubs a degree of respite in the current climate- www. camra.org.uk/saveyourpint. With over 33,000 consumers backing the petition, CAMRA is lobbying to secure 100,000 signatures and force a debate in Parliament on an issue causing great damage to

communities across Britain.

Mike Benner, CAMRA Chief Executive, said: ‘Whether situated in a small village, city high street, or on the edge of a housing estate, pubs are so central to our society that whole communities can grow around a particular pub. A threat to the future of traditional pubs is therefore also a threat to countless social groups within Britain that thrive because of their local.

‘Unsustainable beer tax increases by the Government are ripping the heart out of community centres, but with over 33,000 consumers having recently signed the beer tax e-petition, beer drinkers and pub goers are actively voicing their discontent. CAMRA is now campaigning to secure 100,000 signatures, which would force Parliament to debate above inflation rises in beer duty.’

CAMRA has also today released new figures showing the worst hit areas of Britain for pub closures.

Breaking down some of the largest counties across the country, targeted figures show how in 6 months (September 2011 – March 2012) an area such as Lancashire has lost 68 pubs, whilst the West Midlands has lost 37.

A full breakdown of the number of pubs lost in the last 6 months – county by county – can be viewed at www.camra.org.uk/ countypubclosures

The place to be for the best in 60s, 70s and 80s Music Every Friday & Saturday till 1am walk The Pennine Way, all 272 miles of it, over a period of 17 days, occupying 8 weekends in less than pleasant conditions.

They paid all their own expenses, so that all the money raised by My wife and I enjoyed another great weekend of entertainment sponsorship, was handed over to the Mayor. starting off at the Bar Abbey What a weekend of football Friday evening where the Gav entertainment we had as well with Coulson Rock Band, were Wigan and Southampton being red superb as always.

Saturday saw us up at The hot on the day plus our own two Hilltop Sports and Social club teams have managed to provide in Dronfield and what a brilliant us with thrilling end of season nights entertainment we had. matches. Being an owl, I am more The band were fantastic, Party than happy to be going into the Popperz who used to be called last game, one point in front of The Grimleys. It’s some time our rivals United, who if the radio since we last saw this superb commentary was correct provided group and their music was good, us all with a gripping second half. without blowing your eardrums Yes even though I am an Owl, I out. The lead singer had so many still follow the fortunes of United, costume changes it made you dizzy. Numbers by T Rex, Wham, they are after all a Sheffield team.

Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osborne, David Whatever the outcome at the weekend, and it’s not a given, let’s Bowie and Madness were just a get behind both teams. few of the numbers on offer. A full costume change for each song Ian Bowen, kept everybody in the mood, it’s a shame I don’t see their name Woodhouse much in this neck of the woods so Concert secretaries, do yourselves a favour and book this excellent group. They will keep your members entertained all night.

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by Mel Jaques majority going to local charities Radio Nightingale is looking for with 25% going to SAFFA. The creative people who can work money was raised by John And together to produce a new sound Jenny marsden, who managed to image for Radio Nightingale. We have new vacancies for people to join the existing team for this exciting new development.

Specifically the team will work brilliant night!", "Fantastic on a series of jingles, information costumes!" & "It was just like messages and programmes.

New Year's Eve!" were just Ideal team members are computer some of the comments to be literate; experience with audio or heard at Woodhouse Mill WMC video editing software would be on Saturday night. useful. You will be involved in Yvonne and Sophie are pleased scripting, recording and editing of jingles and programme features. to announce that Divas Thru Good communication skills are The Decades will be returning essential; team members may to Woodhouse Mill WMC later be required to provide voice this year on New Years Eve recordings for production work. and they are looking forward to performing at Hartley House This role does not involve any live programme broadcasting.

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Individuals working on Tuesday and Wednesday must also be able to attend the Monday session for training in the first instance and for monthly team meetings.

No experience is necessary as full training is provided. The option to be involved in other areas of Radio Nightingale’s work will be available. It is anticipated that this role will be on-going however due to the nature of the work it is possible to accommodate shorterterm involvement.

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consists of two excellent female singers, Yvonne and Sophie Whilst both ladies continue with their individual acts, they are thoroughly enjoying this new collaboration.

An established and successful solo artiste in her own right, Yvonne has entertained in clubland, on cruise ships and in prestigious venues across the globe whilst at only 17 years of age, the very talented Sophie has already wowed many audiences both in the UK and on the Continent .

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TONY WHYTE 149TH CIU It is with deep regret that Cee Bee Variety Agency have to announce the passing of Tony Whyte, a Clubland Legened that worked with the agency for many years.

Tony took his final bow last Sunday, the 29th of April.

Anybody who would like further information can contact Steph at Cee Bee on 0114 2753909 or 0114 275 4507

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DIVAS THRU THE DECADES Woodhouse Mill WMC was really rocking last Saturday night as Divas Thru The Decades took to the stage and entertained a packed concert room.

With 18 costumes changes and great vocals covering songs from female singers such as Lady Gaga, Cheryl Cole, Kylie Minogue, Madonna, Cher, Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield and Connie Francis to name just a few, this professional Sheffield based female duo certainly know how to please an audience of all ages.

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by Trevor Thomas

Well, firstly this week can I say a massive thank you on behalf of the Jane Tomlinson appeal fund and our own Cash for Kids. Sunday was our Magic Peak District Walk to raise valuable money for lots of charities across the region and about 1000 of us braved the April showers.

There’s another massive event taking place this Wednesday May 2nd and hearing about it has reminded me about those school days. What were you good at, and were you the sort of person who liked messing about at all?

Although I’m by no means a champion swimmer (I squirm at the sight of a puddle!), I do recall probably cowering away while my classmates got in trouble for jumping or belly flopping into the swimming pool.

Well, if that was you, there is actually a world championships in the art of “water bombing” taking place at our own Ponds Forge International Sports Centre. You could get that perfect opportunity to show off your skill.

There is a serious side to it with proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support I’ll be speaking to one of the organizers on my breakfast show Wednesday morning.

Tune us in for details of lots of things that are happening, lots of great prizes, including a month’s worth of cruises that’s underway and the best of the 60s, 70s and more.

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by Ruth Cherrington

Two other areas that figured prominently at April’s CIU AGM were smoking and drinking- activities often linked to clubs.

We know that since the smoking ban of 2007, smokers have had to go outside or go home. This has had a marked effect on takings and use of clubs. The ban is viewed as a contributory factor to club closures and was described as ‘a case of good intentions criminally badly implemented.’ The legislation stigmatized ‘that section of the community that enjoys smoking in the full knowledge of the risks involved.’ The CIU Council called upon the Government to listen to organizations such as Save Our Pubs and Clubs and Freedom2Choose and allow for separate smoking rooms. These would have to be well ventilated, with no member of staff having to work in them. They would be purely for smokers and any nonsmokers who wanted to be with their smoking friends. Technology has moved ahead and there are excellent partitions that provide a room without the walls but without the smoke for those on the outside.

Clubs would be free to choose for themselves about providing such smoking rooms. The meeting also considered a motion that called upon the Government to cease their active encouragement of the binge drinking culture. A decade ago 65% of alcohol was consumed on trade, in places like clubs. Today 65% of alcohol is consumed at home. A lot of that consumption is before going out so that one drink at a club and the drinker is over the top. The blame is then on the club rather than the supermarket or other retailer.

There is tacit acknowledgement amongst local councillors and MPs that supermarkets and cutprice drink outlets feed the binge drinking culture but there is a lack of statistical proof. The facts out on the streets are then ignored and no action taken. Minimum pricing will of course increase the profits of supermarkets.

Other than to check the age of the person buying alcohol supermarkets are unable to monitor or control any of the aims of the Licensing Act. Clubs have to have much more regard to the law as people are drinking on the premises.

‘For 150 years working men’s clubs have managed the consumption of alcohol by their members and have an undisputed track record of giving their members what they want in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment.’ Clubs are largely free of binge drinking because they retain strong elements of selfregulation yet are suffering and closing down. The meeting called upon the Government to recognize the responsible roles that CIU clubs play in society and to support them more.

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JOHNNY & THE MOONDOGS TOP BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND

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THE PLACE TO BE IN NORTON LEES!

0114 2582095

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Acoustic Jam ‘Sit In’ - 8:30pm Start

CELEBRATE OUR FIRST YEAR IN THE NAILYS! A Special Night of Great Rock and Pop!

Live Entertainment Friday 4th May - DAN MORRISON FREE WI-FI! FOR ALL CUSTOMERS Come and Watch Our Six Foot Screen!

Probably the Oldest Licenced Premises in Sheffield Welcome to...

E OR

60s 70s 80s DISCO!

Linda & Martin Welcome You To

Saturday 5th May

80s & 90s DISCO

FRIDAY 4TH MAY @ 8.00pm

We Are Open All Day Every Day TOWNGATE, HIGH BRADFIELD, SHEFFIELD, S6 6LG T: 0114 285 1207

Sunday is ‘Carvery Day’ Monday is ‘Steak Day’ Tuesday is ‘Curry Club Day’

Tuesday is Quiz Night - Jackpot and Prizes to be won - 9.30pm

Wednesday is ‘Pie Day’ Thursday is ‘American Day’ Friday is ‘Fish Day’ Visit our website: www.theoldhorns.co.uk

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Fridays & Sundays DJ JON

SUNDAY (EARLY DISCO - STARTS 6:30PM)

Saturdays GARRY’S KARAOKE

NEW POOL TABLE NOW IN FRIDAYS - COMING SOON - BIG BAND NIGHT Mondays - QUIZ NIGHT Win up to £500!

Tuesdays - BUSKER’S NIGHT Fridays - DISCO Saturdays - KARAOKE NIGHT THURSDAY 10th May

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Saturday 5th May DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER

Sunday 6th May

SHARON LEWIS BAND Saturday 12th May

JUSTIFIED

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Woodhouse Westend WMC

Mags & Michael Welcome You To

149 Sheffield Road Sheffield Tel: 0114 2693 057 MONDAY

THE ANGLERS REST

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

DANCE NIGHT & BINGO

SUNDAY LUNCH New Menu £5.99 inc. FREE DRINK!

THURSDAY

SAT 5th MAY

QUIZ NIGHT

FOR A GALLON OF BEER + BINGO WEDNESDAY

MODERN SEQUENCE, BALLROOM, LATIN AMERICAN

DOMINO KNOCK OUT SUNDAY

BINGO/ OPEN THE BOX FRIDAY 4th May

CHRIS JOHNSON & FLATFOOT SAM!

EVERY SUNDAY

KARAOKE WITH BOB & SUE

ROBBIE JAY SATURDAY 5th May

KAREN KING

Every Wednesday

A warm welcome from Diane and Dave at the

EARL MARSHALL PUBLIC HOUSE

BINGO

East Bank Road, Sheffield - 0114 272 8812

BELLHOUSE ROAD WMC - SUNDAY LUNCHES - 470 Bellhouse Road - Shiregreen - 0114 245 6153

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

HANDSWORTH WMC

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

Weekend Live Entertainment Saturday 5th May

CHAMELEONZ Sunday 6th May

2 INSANE

QUIZ NIGHT

Sunday 6th May

FUNCTION ROOM

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ON THE 52 BUS ROUTE ( EVERY 10 MINUTES)

Friday 4th May

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

Walkley - Sheffield Tel: 0114 234 8956

BEV BROOKES

TOP FEMALE PERFORMER

Saturday 5th May

JAMES HART SUPER MALE SINGER

MONDAY

Cash Prizes

TUESDAY

POKER NIGHT Private League & Cash Games POOL LEAGUE New Members Wanted

WEDNESDAY

FAMILY GAMES NIGHT

THURSDAY

SING-A-LONG WITH BILL & PETE FULL SIZE SNOOKER & POOL TABLE SUPERB FUNCTION ROOM Air Conditioned, Private Bar, Seats 150, Catering, Live DJ - For Any Occasion

Saturday 5th May

RISE

Sunday 6th May

GARY JOHNSON

www.bellhousewmc.co.uk Where to Pick Up Your Mercury in........

North Sheffield!

Asda Chapeltown Morrisons Hillsborough Hillsborough Precinct Gala Wadsley Bridge Niagara Sports Ground Tramways Medical Centre AND ALL YOUR FAVOURITE PUBS & CLUBS!

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

Sunday 6th May

PETER JONES

ONE HALF OF TOP DUO 2 TO GO

Plus Fun Quiz

A Warm Welcome from Jill & Steve

DANCING WITH RAY Line Dancing & Sequence Dancing with Tuition Spot Waltz with Prizes

Sunday 13th May

WALKLEY WMC 287 Providence Road

FRIDAY 4th MAY

BINGO

P 45ʼS STUART EDEN

FRIDAY

FEVER FEVER BINGO NIGHT

CRAIG OFFERS A WARM WELCOME TO CUSTOMERS OLD AND NEW

NEW HOURS

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

Dave’s General Knowledge Quiz with Cash & Beer Prizes

TUESDAY 7th MAY

Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield Telephone: 07533543549

SUNDAYS CASH BINGO & 5 NUMBER BINGO

FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE - RING FOR AVAILABLE DATES

KICK THE HABIT

PARK GARDENERS

9:00PM MONDAY CASH & BEER PRIZES & JACKPOT

YOUR BEST LOCAL

Karaoke With Stan Still

E3

Malin Bridge Inn

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

WEDNESDAY 2nd May

SUMMER SHOES & BAG PARTY! MONDAY 28th May

AN EVENING WITH

JOANNE GREGORY

in aid of

Michaela’s Lymphoma Charity Tickets £10 Starts 7.00 pm

AIR CONDITIONED - EXTERNAL SMOKING AREA

FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION UP TO 100 PEOPLE WEDDING RECEPTIONS, PRIVATE PARTIES, FUNERALS WITH DISCRETION, BUSINESS MEETINGS & CONFERENCES RING 0114 244 2134 FOR DETAILS

Every Friday - QUIZ & BINGO

in the Concert Room + PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT

Every Monday - BINGO & QUIZ in the Lounge Every Thursday - LADIES BINGO NIGHT - CASH PRIZES

Sunday 6th May

VICTORIA FRANCIS Sunday 13th May

JON ALEX

NORTHERN SOUL NIGHTS

SATURDAY 26TH MAY

MEMBERS & AFFILIATED FRIENDS MOST WELCOME

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13 Hall Road, Sheffield Tel: 0114 269 3019

CHANGES

Monday

Pool Night - New Members Welcome

GRAHAM’S FAMILY FUN NIGHT

MADELINE ROBERTS

SATURDAY 5th MAY

CK2

Sunday6th May

Saturday 12th May

STEVIE MILLER

Social Club

SERVING THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY

Chaucer Close, Off Halifax Road S5 9QE Tel: 07832 903471 PRIVATE PARTIES ETC FREE FUNCTION ROOM SEATS UPTO 100 PEOPLE FULL CATERING

FRIDAYNIGHT

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

LUX DE LUX

ROBBIE H

Saturday 5th May

Saturday 5th May

Sunday 6th May

Sunday 6th May

YOUNG DRIFTER

Tuesday 8th May

Thursday 10th May

NICKY SUMMERS BAND

OUT OF AFRICA

G STRING Friday 11th May

DEVIANCE MONDAY AFTERNOONS

Sequence & Modern Dancing

WEDNESDAYS from 8pm Start All are welcome in the Concert Room Sequence & Modern Dancing

BINGO EVERY NIGHT WE ARE HOLDING OUR BEER PRICES CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN THE CONCERT ROOM ON SUN LUNCH TIMES & TUE NIGHTS

SATURDAYNIGHT 3/4 SNOOKER TABLE

Thursday 3rd May

Saturday 12th May

POPAGANDA Sunday 13th May

HALLOWS DAY

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

FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED

Friday 4th May

JON ALEX

Saturday 5th May

RAY DAVID Monday

QUIZ NIGHT Tuesday

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

OPEN THE BOX Sunday

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

OPEN ALL DAY SAT& SUN

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

For Enquiries and More Information please call Simon on

FOOD SERVED UNTIL 6PM FREE WI-FI

JOHN SMITHS £2.15 PINT

We are next to St Cecilia’s Church 07832 903471

MIDAS

TREVOR CRAIG

NOAH’S ARK

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

FREE SANDWICHES!

Southey Green Road, Sheffield, S5 7QQ

Friday 4th May

Lisa & Chris Welcome you to the

BINGO

CARLING £2 PINT

TEL: 0114 2325768 / 0114 2311101

RUSSELL T BIRD

FREE POOL

SOUTHEY

Fully Air-Conditioned Concert Room & Lounge

SATURDAY 12th May

12 NOON - 6 PM CARLING £2 PER PINT

EVERY WEDNESDAY SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH

SOCIAL CLUB

NICKY ROGERS

SUNDAY LUNCH

5 Number Bingo, Spin The Wheel

0114 2457 806

Live Entertainment SATURDAY 5th May

Chaucer Family

EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT IN THE LOUNGE WITH SEAN

45 Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield S5 6HU

NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN

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

SEAN’S BINGO & QUIZ NIGHT!

SHEFFIELD LANE WMC

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

2nd & 4th Friday of Every Month

SI SONATA

SUNDAY 6th MAY

JACKPOT BINGO 5 NUMBER BINGO OPEN THE BOX - FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY FRIDAY 4th MAY - JACKPOT £300

Wednesday

Poker Night - 8:30pm Start

Sunday 13th May

GREAT VOCALIST

-

Old Crown Inn 137 London Road, Sheffield S2 4LE, Tel: 0114 2550 163

Saturday 5th May

FRIDAY 4th MAY

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Gemma and Mike Welcome You To...

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

BOUNDARY ACADEMY

NOW OPEN AT JORDANTHORPE PARKWAY, S8 8BU!

LIVE TERTAINMENT

EN

EVERY Y SATURDA

May 5th - KIRSTY WRIGHT May 12th - PRIVATE PARTY

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

INSTANT MEMBERSHIP

£2.70 A PINT

£2.50 A PINT

• NEWLY REFURBISHED FULL SIZE SNOOKER TABLE • FAMILIES WELCOME • CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA • DISCO’S • LARGE FREE CAR PARK • ROOM HIRE • THREE FOOTBALL PITCHES FOR HIRE • ASK ABOUT OUR LOW RATE!

TEL: 07957 975032

FIND US ON FACEBOOK SEARCH FOR BOUNDARY ACADEMY

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

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Robin Lane, Beighton, Sheffield 0114 247 9613

ON TWO DIGITAL SCREENS EVERY TUESDAY

FRANK WHITE

THE OFFICE - FRIDAY 4th MAY Everyone is Welcome to

The Office Now Under New Management of Richard & Dawn

Entertainment

Friday 4th May - £3 ON THE DOOR

FRANK WHITE

& THE HILLBILLY CATS Saturday 5th May

NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN with DJ JOHN EVERY SUNDAY

KARAOKE & PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT HOSTED BY STEVE - ROLLOVER £60

POOL KNOCKOUT EVERY WEDNESDAY £2 ENTRY - CASH PRIZES

CASSIEOKE FUN NIGHT IRISH BINGO & MORE EVERY THURSDAY

QUIZ & IRISH BINGO BEER VOUCHER PRIZES FREE REFRESHMENTS EVERY 2ND FRIDAY

CASSIEOKE EVERY DAY

BINGO - 12NOON TO 3PM CASH PRIZES SPECIAL DEALS ON FOOD & DRINK!!

FOOD SERVED ALL DAY

Crown & Glove

Choose from:

1. Bangers & Mash with Onion Gravy 2. Curry with Chips or Rice 3. Burger & Chips 4. Sweet & Sour Chicken 5. Fish, Chips & Mushy Peas 6. Chilli with Chips or Rice 7. Double Egg & Chips NOW AVAILABLE Mon to Fri 5-8pm All side orders £1.50 double err chips & beans

96 Uppergate Rd, Stannington S6 6BY

Cricket Inn Road, S2 5AT

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

0787 0644 738

SATURDAY 5th May

DAVE THE RAVE’S

email: crownandglove@btconnect.com

The Butchers Marsh Lane - Eckington Tel: 01246 433876

DISCO NIGHT

HOUSE DOUBLES ONLY £2.60

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

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

Supertram & Bus Stops Just a Minute Away!

Proudly Presents

CHARITY 2 for £5 DISCO AND CONCERT

0114 2324440 / 07739486759

With Our Own Supertram Stop Next Door!

CARLTON SOCIAL CLUB

NEW MENU

THE

BELLE VUE

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

IN AID OF THE GUIDE DOG APPEAL Starring

Stephanie King’s

STARS OF THE FUTURE STAGE ACADEMY

Followed by A Family Disco FRIDAY 11th MAY Small Cover Charge on the Door

For More Information Call

0114 275 3909 0114 275 4507 LA PLATA S.C. 353-355 Walkley Lane, Sheffield, S6 2PB

PRIZE BINGO £500 ON 50 NUMBERS + JACKPOT PRIZE

Saturday 5th May NIKKI RODGERS Popular Female Vocalist

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

Sunday 6th May SARA DANIELS Local Female Singer

Saturday 5th May

FOOD SERVED

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

Swinton Victoria Club Station Street • Swinton • S64 8PU Telephone: 01709 582 329

FREE ENTRY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Only £3 per person

Zumba Classes Every Thurs 6-7pm & 7-7.45pm

First Saturday of Every Month

SOUL NIGHT Friday 6th May

CRAZY 88

GREAT ROCK BAND! Saturday 26th May

Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

RACHEL RAYNOR Saturday 12th May PJ LOUIE

Club Secretary 07917 063283 Club Steward 07917 063241 The Bar 07917 063293 1 MINUTE WALK FROM HILLSBOROUGH TRAM STOP, UP FORBES ROAD & YOU’RE THERE!

THE IMPERIAL CLIFF STREET • MEXBOROUGH • S64 9HU

HAND CRAFTED REAL ALES

FRIDAY 4TH MAY

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

SATURDAY 5TH MAY

HALLOWʼS DAY SUPERB 4 PIECE ROCK BAND

SUNDAY 6TH MAY

DINNINGTON COLLIERY BAND ON STAGE AT 8:30PM MAY DAY MONDAY

CABARET WITH

NEIL TIMOTHY - CARLENE WATERS - GUS RYDER ON STAGE 6.00 PM HOT FOOD ON SALE!

WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY

Stars In Their Eyes BUSKERʼS NIGHT Grand Charity Night

For More Information Call 07721 052574

DJ BIG BIRD EVERY WEEKEND

WITH THIS WEEKʼS HOST

CAROLINE SILVERS & FRIENDS SUNDAY CARVERY (12 - 3PM) £4.95

TELEPHONE 07712 200 382

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BRIMINGTON SOCIAL CLUB

WHITTINGTON ALBION ROAD NEWBOLD WMC OLD MINERS SOCIAL CLUB

Thirlmere Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8EJ

Saturday 5th May

EVERY MONDAY Quiz & Bingo TUESDAY - STAR TIME SPECIAL EVERY THURSDAY Dancing with Resident Organist EVERY FRIDAY Bingo + Open The Box SATURDAY 5th May

SISTER SISTER

SUNDAY 6th May

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

SATURDAY 12th MAY

CLUB CHESTERFIELD Chester Street, Chesterfield T: 01246 234200

Sunday 6th May

TONY FLETCHER

CAMEO TOP BOY/GIRL DUO

VINCE SHAW GREAT VOCAL ENTERTAINER SMILE TOP VOCAL/COMEDY DUO

Station Lane, Old Whittington, Chesterfield

29 Albion Road - Rotherham Centre Tel: 01709 512545

BINGO EVERY NIGHT

Top Weekend Entertainment Friday 4th May

Tel: 01246 451961

Every Monday - ZUMBA 6pm to 7pm Every Tuesday - POKER NIGHT Every Wednesday - AUCTION Lotting 12 Noon - Auction Starts 7pm Followed by BINGO - 9:30pm start BIKERS WELCOME

SAT 5TH MAY SUN 6TH MAY

NATASHA PARX NIKKI ROGERS

FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE

EAST DENE CATHERINE COOPER SOCIAL CLUB LTD The Dusty Miller DONCASTER RD, ROTHERHAM

HIGH STREET, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD T: 01246 233700

www.brimingtonsocialclub.co.uk

Saturday 5th May

Sheffield Road, Barlborough, S43 4TW Near Chesterfield (2 mins off jct 30, M1)

Sunday 6th May

Tel: 01246 810 507

Saturday 5th May - Top Tribute!

SOUR MASH

DAVE ROBINSON Saturday 12th May

FLAT FOOT SAM

LOUIE STEPHENS Top Male Vocalist

ROBBIE H

SATURDAY 5th May

Sunday 13th May

Great Live Band

Free Entry - Rock Night!

Saturday 12th May - Top Tribute!

TEL: 01709 363323 THURSDAY 3rd May

WIPEOUT

SUNDAY 6th May

Free Entry - Rock & Roll Night!

ROBBIE DIXON

SENSATIONS

Monday 7th May

Tuesday Night Auction - 7pm - Finish

ABBAFEATURING TRIBUTE

Bingo Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

Bank Holiday Special

FERN & DIANA

THE GIRLS FROM BJORN AGAIN! £4 in advance or £5 on the door

CARVERY FROM £4.60 FOOD SERVED ALL DAY

CASK ALES NOW BEING SERVED

Large Function Room For Hire Holds 250 People Available for Weddings, Birthdays, Parties etc.

Maureen Welcomes You To

THE RED LION Real Ale & Mild Beer

FRIDAY 27TH APRIL

SOUL NIGHT

7:30 Onwards, Bar Until 11:15pm

COACH PARTIES ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Sunday 6th May

GREASBROUGH WMC

JOHN LEWIS

Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham

Saturday 12th May

CHILDREN ALLOWED ON WEDNESDAYS BUT NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON SATURDAYS

VINCENT

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

Saturday 5th May

BENJAMIN RIDLEY Male Vocal Entertainer

01709 551117

In the Old Lounge 9:30 Start

Wednesday 2nd May

ELECTRO 80S Saturday 5th May

DANCE MACHINE Sunday 6th May

ONE WAY

Wednesday 9th May

RELENTLESS

TERRYVocalWOODPECKER Comedy Entertainer

Tuesday 8th May

JAMIE ANSBORO SILVERWOOD MINERS WELFARE

Doncaster Road, Dalton, Rotherham, S65 3ET

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

KARAOKE

TUESDAY 7PM - 8PM

ZUMBA CLASS SUNDAY

PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT/ LOTTO Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat (7pm to 11:30pm) Tues & Thurs & Sun (7pm to 11pm)

TEL: 01709 854074 BIRDWELL CLUB/VENUE Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley

01226 742377

www.birdwellvenue.com

EVERY FRIDAY LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Saturday 5th May

THE SHERLOCKS £3 ON THE DOOR Sunday 6th May

WILKO JOHNSON & HOOSON £12 ADV - £15 OTD Saturday 12th May

RAWMARSH TRADES & LABOUR CLUB

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

Saturday5th May

MOD REVIEW

Thursday 3rd May

LITTLE ROCK &

SCOTT POWELL

£10 ADV - £12 OTD

EVERY THURSDAY COUNTRY & WESTERN

We Show

Sunday 6th May

BOY ON A DOLPHIN

Saturday 12th May

AIR CONDITIONING

20th CENTURY ROCKS

DISCO

QUIZ

Saturday 5th May

EDITION AT

Saturday 5th May

Traditional Home Cooked Food

SATURDAY

TUESDAY

MEMBERS & AFFILIATED MEMBERS ONLY SNACK BAR OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

DALTON STONE

www. mercurynewspaper .co.uk

BINGO

Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield - 01246 450 770

READ OUR

Online

Top Group

STONE HEART

Sunday 6th May

CATHERINE COOPER

CLUB CHESTERFIELD - SAT 5th MAY

CRAIG ANTHONY FROM AUGUST THE 3RD & EVERY WEDNESDAY TO FOLLOW - AUCTION NIGHT

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CARCROFT VILLAGE WMC

CHESTNUT AVENUE, CARCROFT, DN6 8AG. TEL: (01302) 722520 Friday 4th May

Saturday 12th May

Superb Female Vocalist

Four Piece Live Band

Saturday 5th May

Sunday 13th May

Superb Girl-Fronted Band Sunday 6th May

Great Trio

MADELANE ROBERTS

STONE IDOLS

SHARON LEWIS BAND

SLITHER

Tuesday 15th May

INFINITY

CRAIG MICHAEL

Superb Rock Band TUESDAY 1st MAY

KEITH LOVELL Tel: 01302 326313

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Top Male Solo Friday 18th May

Tuesday 8th May

WAYNE MARCUS

LAURA MCGANN

Top Male Vocalist

Friday 11th May

Great Female Vocalist Saturday 19th May

Superb Male Vocalist

Top North East Band

FOXX

FLETCH

ARMTHORPE ASKERN SPA CLUB CORONATION CLUB Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster Tel: 01302 831393 Friday 4th May

Moss Road, Askern, Doncaster - Tel: 07950 980268

Forthcoming Entertainment Saturday 5th May

INTUITION

TALKING STRANGERS

Saturday 5th May

Saturday 12th May

STAR GIRL/BOY DUO

MOTOR CITY BRILLIANT SOUL & MOTOWN MALE DUO Sunday 6th May

Fantastic Local Band

FLIX

Great Boy/Girl Duo

TONY RIXON STAR MALE VOCALIST

Saturday 19th May

Friday 11th May

Top Boy/Girl Duo

TOP RANK REUNION TOP RETRO NIGHT! Every Wednesday - BINGO with ALL CASH PRIZES! Last Friday of Every Month NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN

SKYLINE

SKY TV NOW SHOWING

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

BALBY ROAD RECREATIONAL CLUB Balby Road, Doncaster Tel: 364692

FRI 4th May

RACHEL RYALL Female Vocalist

SAT 5th May

MADELANE ROBERTS CARCROFT VILLAGE - FRI 4TH MAY

INTUITION

ARMTHORPE - FRI 4th MAY

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

SATURDAY 5TH MAY - GREAT SHOW

STEPHANIE KING’S STAGE SHOW SUNDAY 6TH MAY - MALE VOCALIST

CURTIS COLLINS

TUESDAY 8TH MAY - GREAT FEMALE VOCALIST

CARLENE WALTERS WEEKLY AUCTION NIGHT

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30PM START WITH VIEWINGS FROM 10:30AM FRIDAY 13TH APRIL - SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HEROES

CHARITY NIGHT

THE CROWD

COLDSTREAM GUARDS AND THE RIFLES IN AFGHANISTAN TICKETS NOW ON SALE - £5 - DOORS OPEN 7.30PM EVERY THURSDAY - FREE ENTRY, 8 PINTS TO THE WINNING TEAM

Top Trio

1ST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

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

QUIZ NIGHT

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BENTLEY WEST END

Live Entertainment

Cusworth Road, Doncaster DN5 9RF

SOCIAL CLUB

SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

MILLIE SIMPSON GIRL VOCALIST

Famous for Our Carvery

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

Tel: 01302 876340

Every Fri, Sat & Sun

Friday 4th May

The Burghwallis

Sat 5th May

FULL FAT FUNK GREAT BOY/GIRL DUO

Saturday 5th May

ANIMATION

VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL DUO

Sunday 6th May

Sun 6th May

BEEBI DELL

FANTASTIC FEMALE VOCALIST

TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO

SKY TV

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

TEL: 01302 845 637

200 Station Rd, Dunscroft, Doncaster DN7 4JR

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STEPS 27/04/12 MOTORPOINT ARENA

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‘We’re back!’ O’h God help us…Steps have made a return. Ok ok so shoot us down, we’ve never sold out over twenty arenas across the UK, with ticket sales slipping through vendors hands at an unsightly speed. We’ve never had fourteen consecutive top five singles or achieved the number one position for two of our studio albums, ok ok…but Steps. We thought we had waved goodbye to this ultimate cheese-fastic quartet over twelve years ago…apparently not.

Is it just us, or are we really in the very midst of the dreaded ‘revival years?’ It seems music is just not fulfilling enough without a side dish of 90’s classics to enrich us with a delightful portion of horrendous music. Consider if you will, the band in question, Steps. Arguably one of the most successful acts to emerge from the last century, they typified disco anthems of that era with dance routines, chorus chants and up-tempo belters as a reoccurring theme throughout the bands entire back catalogue. This was more that fitting for the nineties yes…but twelve years on, when the most ‘disco’ anthem the chart now harbours is Lady Gaga dancing around in a bondage leotard and “getting’ low” really is the standard dance routine these days. The entire music industry has upped sticks and waved goodbye to teeny-bopper bands in a massive way, with Steps well and truly falling in the cheesy pit of such dated bands.

So what about having a good ol’ giggle, what about belting out the classics, what about getting your glad rags on and joining in with a bit of arm dancing action? If this is how you like to spend your Friday evenings, then hell you missed a great show.

Pooling together pretty much every song they’ve ever recorded in their four years of being an active musical quintet, we’d forgotten half the tracks the band had released (phewf) but were quickly reminded with strobe lighting, huge acoustics and first rate stage set-ups in full flow throughout the two hour long set. Opening with ‘Loves Got A Hold Of My Heart,’ the entire audience was transported back to the last time Steps played the arena in 1999…and hell everyone was totally loving it.

Believe it or believe it not, Steps really don’t do things by halves. Throwing everything into their stage performance, the five piece could quite easily have opened a new sequin retailers and ensured Ellnett will never go out of business…ever. ‘Deeper Shade Of Blue,’ ‘Stomp’ and ‘Sorrow’ not only got the crowds up and dancing, but lifted the mood to an almost unobtainably high level, overwhelmingly reinforcing Steps ‘happy pop’ genre clincher.

Closing with ‘Tragedy,’ (we’re pretty sure there’s a joke in there somewhere) although it pains us to say it, Steps were actually surprisingly good…but you just better not repeat it!

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU This weekend eight hopefuls will battle it out to be crowned the People’s Choice, winning a coveted spot as the opening at the Dance World at this year’s Tramlines.

On Friday (4 May) eight of the City’s favourite DJs and producers will take on DQ after being chosen by the public to go through to the next round of the Tramlines People’s Choice competition.

Thousands of votes have been received and the top eight acts will take to the stage where one will be crowned the winner. The winning DJ will open up for Steel City DJ Toddla T at the Dance World, on Saturday 21 July.

Doors open at 10pm and the night runs through until 4am. The eight finalists will play on the same bill as headliners Oris J and Andy H who will also be judging the competition to pick the winning DJ/ Producer. The night is £5 entry and all entry fees will go straight back into the festival.

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REVEREND & THE MAKERS PREVIEW 11/05/12 LEADMILL Words by Katy Evans

Sheffield’s very own piece of uniquely local indie pop (minus the annoying haircuts and dodgy coats) Reverend And The Makers are to grace the infamous stages of Sheffield’s Leadmill on 11th May. A group who, although have been off the boil with regards to releasing tracks for a while, have made a triumphant return with a collection of new songs along with an updated image to well and truly smash things up Yorkshire style…and who said Yorkshire pride is dead hey?!

Recently sharing the stage with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds on their debut arena tour earlier this year, Jon Mcclure and gang have put themselves slap bang in the spot light once again, harbouring the characteristically Northern mentality they’ve always obtained. Shooting to fame in 2007 with the band’s debut album ‘The State Of Things,’ the hugely successful release peaked at number five in the UK album charts after selling over 25,000 units in its first week of release. Tracks ‘Heavy Weight Champion Of The World,’ ‘He Said He Loved Me’ and ‘The Machine’ branded The Rev and co. as one of the UK’s most talked about debut groups, achieving international musical recognition across the globe.

In 2009 the five piece released their second studio album, A French Kiss In The Chaos, which following much in the same vein as The State Of Things, allowed for Mcclure to experiment with electronic riffs, huge baseline sections and sweeping rhythmic undertones. Although not reaching the commercial success of the previous, A French Kiss In The Chaos snatched the number nineteen position in the UK album charts and along with a string of singles, once again branded Reverend And The Makers back into the limelight of the current music scene. Although wavering within the realms of political lyrics and underlying messages within tracks, the group have announced they are to release their third studio album on 7th May 2012.

Entitled @Reverend_Makers “nothing representing the modern times more than the ‘@’ symbol” according to Mcclure, the release comes as a breath of fresh air for the music industry who have undoubtedly been swamped by manufactured and industry selected acts…thank God for The Reverend!

Check out www.leadmill.co.uk for all the latest on upcoming gigs at Sheffield’s Leadmill. of Tramlines has always been about showcasing Sheffield talent and this competition does exactly that. The best part of it is that it is the music lovers of Sheffield who have driven this competition. The People’s Choice top eight will take to the decks at DQ this Friday and judges will pick one final act from each gig to play at Tramlines in July.

“This year’s Dance World is going to be epic! What more could you ask for on your music CV than opening up an event that is curated by Toddla T and includes Benga and MC Youngman, Jack Master and Toddla T Sound.”

Each finalist will play a half hour set which will be recorded. A panel of judges including the headliners will make their decision based on the performances given on Friday.

The People’s Choice DJ winner will be announced next Tuesday (8 May).

A second gig, to decide the People’s Choice band finalists, takes place on Saturday 19 May at The Leadmill.

Headlined by Wet Nuns to Dead Sons, doors are open at 6:30 and the music will be flowing right on to 11:30.

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by stuart renton It’s all X Factor this week, mainly because there’s so much going on in the star studded world of celebrity crooning. By far the best bit of news has to be that ITV is “furious” because The Voice ran over by a few minutes last week, impacting hugely on the cerebral experience that is Britain’s Got Talent. So, not only did ITV move the show back almost a month to compete with The Voice (so very sporting) they’re now moaning when the shows clash. That’s double standards of epic proportions.

If I were a commissioner of BBC, I’d employ all the dirty tricks I could to screw with ITV. I’d have presenter, Holly Willoughby’s jugs popping out at random moments through the last minutes of the show (which would accidentally over run by a half hour due to said ‘wardrobe malfunction’); I’d have on set rows between Tom Jones and anyone who “unforgivably” missed the ‘Sir’ prefix from his name, and I would offer a discount on the TV License for people who promised not to watch ITV that weekend. And, of course, there’s sexual favours for the nation. Let’s not forget that important part of any smear campaign’s arsenal, and I hear there are a few out of work The Only Way is Essex ‘zimbos’ who are prepared to do their part for the country. Well, at least it’d keep them in paid work…

Anyway. So The Voice has turned into the X Factor.

Who’d’ve thought it? But even worse, it’s turned into a rubbish X Factor with pointless contestants, mindless over exaggeration of their actual abilities, and more focus on the judges than on the actual singing. Which is probably a good thing, as I’ve heard cats doing it in my back garden at two am with more melody than the bunch of random misfits that graced our screens last week! I know it’s supposed to be about the voice, but isn’t it strange how you’ve got the same sob stories designed to pluck at the heart strings? And who’s doing their styling?

Louis Spence on crack? (there’s a joke there but I’m not going to make it). At least the X Factor does us the favour of siphoning off the weirdos – so how the hell did Sam Buttery make the final cut? He’s the love child of a union between Christopher Biggins and Timmy Mallet in a paint factory. At least he’s out now, I mean, he’s off the show, after proving unpopular with the public. Can’t think why.

Maybe it’s snow blindness from the day-glo shirts he wears. Look at me, look at me, he cries. No thanks, mate.

I think I’ll gouge out my eyes with a pencil. It really does have about the same effect. In other news, Kelly Rowland isn’t returning to UK shores for the next series of X Factor. Sources cite this as because she can’t negotiate a deal which suits her, which, in case you don’t speak popstar bullcrap, means Cowell won’t let her get away with taking a few weeks off when she fancies faking a sore throat. Speaking of throat infections, I can’t think who she might have pleasured with her “oral talents” to get a spot on the show in the first place…

Which brings me neatly over to Mr Satan himself: Simon Cowell. The ultimate casting couch producer revealed all in his new book, which basically should have been titled: birds wot I have s***ged. It’s a stylish and charming read that, in a nutshell, says how great he is and how amazing his accomplishments, while the rest of us are merely insects in comparison. Well done, Simon, you’re a true inspiration. The only way you can go from here is down, and on that front, I hear Kerry Katona needs a job!

But maybe even Simon Cowell wouldn’t stoop that low.

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Fri: Following Marsdenʼs warning, Phil decides that the only way to keep his family safe is to get away from Walford. A worried Abi asks Max to intervene when she sees things becoming heated between Phil and Jay. Tyler steps up when Whitney finds living alone with Derek increasingly awkward.

Neighbours: Mon: Shocked by Andrewʼs betrayal, Summer returns home from the party. Paul worries his plan

to bring Ajay down may come at a cost. Tash is determined to have fun and put her father in the past.

Tues: Paul channels his guilt into anger and openly blames Ajay for the delayed police response time at Tashʼs party. Chris and Aidan work together to clean up the mess from the party but Chris worries about how Tash is coping.

Wed: Paul blackmails Susan by threatening Summerʼs job. Is Summer about to lose the only thing keeping her sane? At a loss without Summer in his life, Andrew throws himself into buying a car to replace his stolen one.

Thurs: Susan stops Ajay before he resigns, revealing Paulʼs role in bringing him down. Susan has done the right thing, but will Paul face the consequences? Trying to keep busy to avoid thinking about Summer, Andrew offers Kyle his services for the day.

Fri: With his role in Tashʼs party exposed, Paul vents his frustration by firing Summer. Paul then resigns as editor to save the paper from going under. He appoints Susan as the paperʼs new editor. Tash receives a fine for playing loud music at her party.

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Tues: Terry hatches a plan to free himself of Rick. The reality of life with Paul begins to dawn on Eileen. And is David on a path of self destruction?

Wed: Tina is caught in the crossfire as Terry stops at nothing to succeed. Paulʼs furious to become the subject of local gossip. And Sunita spies an opportunity.

Thur: Terry deceives Tommy as Tinaʼs life hangs in the balance. Paul makes a startling proposal to Eileen.

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Fri: Lesley is left to fend for herself leading to devastating consequences. Will Terry do the right thing

by Tommy? And David pushes Nick too far. Can Eileen and Paul pick up the pieces? Tommy is determined to protect Tina from heartache.

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Jimmy is livid Nicola has gone behind his back and contacted Kelly

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From that small seed, Barlow Annual Proms, like Topsy, just “growed.”

The first concert was performed on 7th June 2008 when a very mixed programme was presented with orchestral arrangements ranging from The William Tell Overture and Ravel’s Bolero to Choral singing of Somewhere over the Rainbow and Tears in Heaven. As has become a tradition, the evening ended in true Last Night of the Proms style with Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory accompanied by a firework spectacle.

Building upon the success of the first concert, the second year was a much more structured affair when the “Proms went to War.” It would have been easy to concern ourselves with only 1914 -18 and 1939-45 type music but there have been a loxt of wars over the years with good music connected with them. The evening opened with ‘O Fortuna’ a prayer to the Gods of fate and war, and moved on to include music depicting the Boar War, the War of the Worlds and concluded with the 1812 Overture written to commemorate the defeat of

Napoleon in Russia.

The 2010 Proms was a much more lighthearted affair featuring music from well loved films ranging from Disney's "Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "The Lion King" through to the Hollywood epics "Highlander" and "Armageddon" when we presented "The Magic of the Silver Screen."

In the 2011 Concert, we invite you to "Join us after the Break" to hear music featured in popular advertisements including the haunting theme as the young boy pushes his bicycle up the hill to collect his Hovis and even the dreaded “Go Compare” jingle.

And so, our 5th Annual Proms is almost here. The show this year is named “Applause, Applause” and features songs and melodies from Musicals.

There is no dress code ... please wear whatever you feel comfortable (and warm) in whether that be full evening attire or jeans and a fleece.

There is no seating plan but you are welcome to bring tables and chairs or simply to sit on the grass.

There is a bar and a catering van but many people like to bring their own food and drink.

We would love to see you there. Please join us on the 16th June at the recreation ground in Barlow.

For more information and tickets, please visit our website ... www.barlowproms.co.uk or phone us on 07541 234676.

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

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angler’s corner

PARKLANDS POND

DONCASTER

by Clint Walker

My week has been fairly full again, but the highlight for me was to take a relatively inexperienced angler for a day at a local venue to try and catch his first ever pike, and also increase his personal best from a lake on which he has had nothing but blanks...

I’ve known Dan for a few months now as a result of some trade links we had developed together, and, as I usually fish alone, it was going to be nice to have some company for a change. Dan had never fished for pike, citing a number of reasons including teeth, but as I had some new Rapala lures to review, we thought we would kill two birds with one stone! After some initial discussions about predator behaviour, likely looking ambush points and matching our intended lure to the resident prey species, Dan had his first cast.....

Nothing happened! On the second cast however, Dan was into his first pike, a beautifully marked little snapper of around 4lbs which attacked the lure with some gusto and gave a good account on light tackle.

After a short demonstration of how to safely unhook the pike, it was returned and Dan continued with his fishing; just a few casts later and a second fish hit the spreader block before we decided to move on and try to better his carp tally.

Moving onto a different pool, Dan was feeling a little apprehensive as Avoca Lake is a bogey venue where he has been unable to hit anything; confidence plays a huge part in my fishing, and I was fairly certain that we could catch despite unsettled weather and plenty of other anglers on the water. We chose to fish into a cool north-westerly wind and place our baits on a gravel bar between two island features.

Although we picked up one fish, as the wind dropped it became apparent that the fish were up in the water, so a change to zig rigs seemed appropriate. Zig fishing is another method Dan had never tried, so after explaining the basics, we got the baits back out.

Just over an hour later, Dan had a new personal best in the bag! Not a huge fish at just under 12lbs, but perfectly proportioned and full of fight, it was a very welcome addition to the picture album!

Over the next couple of hours, we had another five fish, all taken on Pallatrax Jungle pop ups presented at half depth, before a final hour surface fishing.

Although the carp were active, they just wouldn’t take mixers confidently, so I set up a light float rig to fish a foot deep with a big lump of bread flake covering a size 12 hook. The final fish of the day followed two minutes later and meant Dan had taken his first ever pike, beaten his pb and tried three new methods all in one day! I know Dan enjoyed it, and do you know, it was probably one of the most enjoyable days I’ve ever had on the bank too! Don’t forget, you were a beginner once, why not spend a day helping someone else to learn what you know?

You may be surprised how much fun it is!

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LAST MATCH WEIGHT 350lb of Carp & Bream FOR INFORMATION CALL:

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Day Rate: Adults £4. Under 16s £3. Concessions £3.

Season Rate. 12 Months pass £30 (subject to availability) Match & Corporate Days Available.

To reserve a date please contact Shaun Bartlett Tel: 07731418262 Breakfast available from Parklands Clubhouse (minimum 12 people) Pond recently re-stocked with 300 Tench 6 - 12 inch to be followed shortly with 300 bream 6 - 10 inch Easy to find in the fantastic grounds of: PARKLANDS SOCIAL CLUB Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster DN2 4LT

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It’s the first of the Classics this weekend as Newmarket holds the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas on Saturday and Sunday. With other good races in support it looks like being a cracking weekend’s action. Saturday’s second Channel 4 televised meeting is Goodwood which also has some decent races on offer.

Newmarket: 2.00 Makfi Suffolk Stakes (Handicap), Class 2, 3yo+, 1m 1f: With only about half of the current 32 entries having a jockey’s name against them this field could cut up quite a bit yet. It is a very open a competitive handicap with many having decent chances in my opinion. It is therefore hard to be dogmatic about any one of them but on balance I just about favour the John Dunlop inmate Spanish Duke, who is 1 from 2 on the course and seems to go on any ground.

2.30 Qatar Bloodstock Jockey Club Stakes, Group 2, 4yo+, 1m 4f: If Andre Fabre’s Meandre makes the journey over from France he would be my strong suggestion as the most likely winner. He will like the expected cut in the ground and has top class form from France in his CV, the pinnacle of which is probably his Group 1 Grand Prix de Paris victory last year. However he will not have things easy here as the Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden (also trained in France) looks a tough opponent, along with the second in that race, Red Cadeaux. Another horse that has a strong claim is the John Gosden trained St. Leger winner Masked Marvel. However he finished sixteenth in last year’s Arc (won by Danedream) whereas Meandre finished sixth, some 22 lengths ahead of the Gosden horse.

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Camelot, Caspar Netscher, French Fifteen, Furner Green, Mandaean, Parish Hall and Trumpet Major.

Camelot is a worthy favourite but is too short a price (a best-priced 11/8 currently) to consider seriously.

However, I do like the Godolphin colt Mandaean who is also an unbeaten Group 1 winner, handles cut in the ground and is currently 33/1. This could possibly indicate that he will not line up for the race, but if he does do take the hint. Last year’s Group 1 Dewhurst winner, Parish Hall (currently 14/1) also enters the picture strongly as he beat a good field in that race including Power, Most Improved, Bronterre and Trumpet Major. However, if Mandaean is absent my next suggestion is Trumpet Major who, as a course and distance winner last time out, in my opinion also represents better value at 10/1 than the favourite at 11/8. Last time out Trumpet Major won the Craven in a good time for the conditions and looked to have improved over the winter. It could be that Parish Hall has also progressed over the winter and he is not to be dismissed lightly but I just favour the claims of Trumpet Major because he has already had a race and shown that he has come on whereas Parish Hall still has to do so. As previous Group race winners, and winners last time out, Caspar Netscher, French Fifteen and Furner Green also have good chances. Of these three I prefer the chance of French Fifteen (currently 12/1) who again has a Group 1 race win on his CV. To sum up: in my book there are at least six live dangers to the favourite and that makes him a poor value at 11/8.

3.45 Pearl Bloodstock Palace House Stakes, Group 3, 3yo+, 5f: In order of preference I like: Stepper Point; Eton Rifles; Hamish McGonagall; Mayson; Masamah; Amour Propre; and Caledonian Lady. In my view William Muir’s 3yo colt Stepper Point looked to be on an upward curve last year, handles soft ground, and is one of those that should be followed until beaten providing he strips fit enough he should take a deal of beating here. In case of absence Eton Rifles gets the reserve spot.

Goodwood: 2.15 Betfred The Bonus King EBF Daisy Warwick Stakes, Listed, Fillies and Mares, 4yo+, 1m 4f: John Gosden’s Polygon heads the shortlist followed by: Tameen; Bolivia; Vita Nova; Qushchi; and Shimmering Surf. She finished only tenth in the Prix des Tourelles last backend but that trace was run at a good lick and there was no disgrace as she was eased after her chance had gone.

3.30 Betfred Mobile Sports Stakes (Handicap), Class 2, 4yo+, 0-105, 1m 6f: In order of preference I like: Taikoo; Harlestone Times; Lyric Street; Four Nations; Spice Fair; and Samsons Son. Taikoo should have too much class and should prevail.

Newmarket, Sunday: 3.15 Qipco 1000 Guineas, Group 1, Fillies, 1m: I reckon that the ones to concentrate on are: Discourse; Lightening Pearl; Lyric of Light; Maybe; Moonstone Magic; and The Fugue. Maybe is a worthy favourite as she is an unbeaten Group 1 winner, but again does not represent value at the current 13/8. Lyric of Light and Lightening Pearl also have Group 1 wins to their names and at 8/1 and 20/1 respectively represent much better value. Discourse (7/1) and Moonstone Magic (8/1) also have decent chances while The Fugue is completely unexposed.

My suggestion is Lyric of Light who, as an unbeaten Group 1 winner also, is better value than the favourite and I shall have a further “saver” on Lightening Pearl as her 20/1 odds are just too big for what she has achieved.

Selection summary: Newmarket, Saturday: 2.00 Spanish Duke 2.30 Meandre 3.10 Mandaean 3.45 Stepper Point Goodwood: 2.15 Polygon 3.30 Taikoo Newmarket, Sunday: 3.15 Lyric of Light and Lightening Pearl Good Luck!

Millers and Rovers News & Reviews 2011/12

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by Michael Clarke

County Senior League The rain has been the main story in th region regarding amateur football for the past two weeks. The Cup Final in the County Senior League has been twice postponed, but hopefully the sun will start to shine soon, as we wrap up the season.

The week started with Penistone Church exiting the S&HCFA Snior Cup at the Semi-Final against Worksop Town. Penistone lost the game narrowly, 3-2 and can now concentrate on the County Senior League Cup Final against Thorpe Hesley.

It ahs been another good week for Aqua Force Barnsley, who managed to register two wins. The first came on Monday, when they beat Swinton Station Athletic 4-1 at Kilnhurst Recreation Ground. Then on Saturday they beat Wickersley 3-1 to move only three points behind Frecheville in second, with two games spare.

Caribbean Sports were glad to see the end of their campaign. They were beaten 4-1 on Tuesday night by Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Reserves.

Caribbean sadly end the season bottom of the league.

Last years Premier Division Champions Swallownest Miners Welfare ended the season on high, as they beat second placed Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves 1-0. Swallownest end the season in third.

Also in the Premier Division, Wombwell Main made it three wins in a row. They beat mid-table South Kirkby Colliery 3-1 at Millar’s Walk.

There was one more game played last Saturday. It was between Oughtibridge WMSC and Sheffield Athletic. Oughtibridge came out 3-1 winner.

Thorpe Hesley will play Penistone Church in

the League Cup Final this weekend. It will hopefully be third time lucky, when the two teams will take to the field at Sandy Lane, Worksop Town FC. The game is a 2pm kick-off, with admission £3 (£2 concessions) plus a free programme. The game has been postponed twice due to the torrential rain that the region has been experiencing.

MILLERS HELD TO A DRAW AT THE RECREATION GROUND

Meadowhall League Bad weather also impended the Meadowhall League’s end to the season. Half of the weeks scheduled fixtures were cancelled.

A cup final did take place on though! Rawson Spring retained the Tinsley Trophy on Tuesday night, when they beat fellow Second Division outfit Penistone Church 1-0.

The first half was very even, with both temas hitting the woodword. Jack Poulton was on hand in the second-half to volley-in from close range at the back post, and that was enough to settle a tight game in Rawson Spring’s favour.

It was a big day on Thursday in Division One. Brunsmeer Abbey pulled three points clear at the top of the league, when they beat Wadsley Bridge WMC 5-1 at HSBC Sports Club. Wesley Hill chipped in wih two goals for Brunsmeer.

The bottom two sides, Intake Ball Inn and Beighton magpies also met at Warminster Road.

Intake took the points with a 4-1 victory to move four points clear of their opposition.

Darryl Parkin scored five goals, as Hackenthorpe Villa heaped the more misery on bottom-of-theleague Mosborough B. Mark Reid also scored twice, with Hackenthorpe registering a fantastic 8-2 win.

Elsewhere, Glen Greene and Adam Wragg both scored as Third Division winners Woodhouse Juniors beat second placed Carlton Social 2-1.

Rotherham United were held to a 2-2 draw at the Recreation Ground, despite twice going in front through Gareth Evans and Sam Hoskins.

Goalscorer Hoskins was one of the enforced changes for Steve Evans, replacing Lewis Grabban, whilst Mark Bradley came in for the suspended Ryan Cresswell.

The Millers made much of the early running, with Evans and Alex Revell both getting early efforts on goal, but unfortunately the latter couldn’t hit the target, and Evans’ effort was comfortable for Jamie Young.

The deadlock was eventually broken nine minutes in, when a good break from the visitors resulted in Evans being brought down in the area. The Millers winger dusted himself off before sending the ‘keeper the wrong way from the penalty spot to give Rotherham the lead.

The Shots struggled to get back into the game, but as the clock hit 19 minutes they were all square thanks to Peter Vincenti who poked home after good work in the area by Guy Madjo. At the other end, Jason Taylor saw a header cleared off the line, and Revell fired over from the edge of the area after some good work by Danny Schofield.

On the half hour mark, the Millers were back in front thanks to a moment of magic by Hoskins, making his first league start. He received the ball on the right hand side of the area, and with few options available to him, executed a perfect chip over Young and into the net via the far post.

The home side finally started to look dangerous as the half came to a close, but it was Revell just one

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The Rovers made one change to their starting line-up, with Habib Beye replacing Adam Lockwood in central defence. It was an unusual starting time for everyone, with the kick off being at half past twelve for Rovers last game of the season and their last game, for now, in the Championship. The Rovers defended the South Stand end in the first half.

The visitors got the game underway but the Rovers got the first strike at goal in the second minute when good play on their right by Hayter, Oster and Coppinger set up the latter for a crack at goal but he was wide of the far post. The Ipswich response was to go down to the Rovers end where Martinhit a low shot from the edge of the penalty area that had Woods diving to his right to push round the post. From the corner kick, Delaney shot well wide.

Another corner to the visitors a couple of minutes later came out to Edwards but his effort from distance was high and wide. At the other end the Rovers won a corner but the keeper caught it under challenge. Ipswich won another corner which was punched away by Woods but back came the visitors to get another corner which SMITH headed in at the far post after 10 minutes. Continuing to press Drury, for Ipswich, shot well wide from 30yards. Then, on the quarter hour, following a corner Delaney headed against the underside of the bar and the ball bouncing down and away. Minutes later and good play by Robertand coppinger led to Coppinger crossing for Hayter to to volley over the bar from close range. In the 21st minute a poor clearance by Woods went straight to Martin, who took it on but as he shot Woods stuck a leg and deflected it for a corner. Ipswich were having the better of the play at this stage and went further ahead in the 29th minute when a rasping shot from 30yards on the left from STEVENSON hit the underside of the bar, bounced down and came out, Goal said the assistant and the referee pointed to the centre spot. Past the half hour

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minute before half-time whose volley from the edge of the area had to be scooped over by the goalkeeper.

The second half didn’t begin with the same tenacity as the first, and it wasn’t until 56 minutes when the first opportunity arose. Unfortunately for the Millers it was also the equalising goal for the visitors; Vincenti stood a ball up to the far post where Madjo headed home from underneath the cross bar.

Despite being pegged back twice, Rotherham continued to attack with Evans and Pringle both making bursts into the box to no avail before finally finding the net. A scramble on the line eventually saw Hoskins head home from close range only to see the linesman raise his flag very late and rule out his second of the game.

The home side began to gain momentum, and their quest for a third was made much easier when Tom Newey was dismissed in the 81st minute. However, substitute Jordan Roberts also picked up a second booking just three minutes later to also cut short his afternoon, and level the sides back up.

With the clock ticking down, Shots substitute Reece Connolly missed two glorious chances in injury time to mean the the Millers final away game of the season ended all square.

and the Rovers got their game going at last. A long crossfield pass from Husband on the left was headed back into the middle by Coppinger at the farpost for Hayter to get a shot on target but Lee-Barrett saved comfortably. a minute later, the 34th, Gilliett, on the Rovers left, crossed to the middle where ROBERT stabbed in to put the Rovers on the scoresheet. Three minutes later, the same combination resulted in Robert heading in but the assistant had his flag up for offside. The Rovers pressed on, with Robert, playing down the middle at this point, having a shot saved.

However, Ipswich were still dangerous and as time ran down to the break, Chopra had a shot saved by Woods, who then was in action again in added time to tip a Drury effort from 20yards round a post.

Getting the second half underway the Rovers were straight on to the attack with Coppinger on the right.

He was tripped but he quickly took the free kick and put it to the far post where Beye, racing in, deflected it the wrong side of the post. Coppinger then had another free kick punched away by the Ipswich keeper and in the 55th minute Oster fed Robert on the left but his cross was steered over the bar by Hayter. Just before the hour, Martin put wide from the edge of the penalty area. Past the hour and the substitutions came thick and fast. Play was mostly in midfield at this stage with the Rovers perhaps shading possession but unable to score. Then, in the 78th minute, Beye was adjudged to have brought down Scotland just inside the area, with the referee pointing to the penalty spot. SCOTLAND took the kick and slotted past Gary Woods. This put the visitors in the ascendancy and they controlled the game until the 91st minute when a free kick from Martin Woods on the Rovers right was swept in at the near post by BEYE. A good game to end the season on despite going down to a good Ipswich side.

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Sheffield Wednesday ensured the battle for automatic promotion will go down to the final day of the season after a 2-1 win at Brentford on Saturday.

Keith Treacy struck a fine free kick in the first half from an almost impossible angle before Clayton Donaldson levelled for the hosts from the spot soon after the interval.

But five minutes after the Bees restored parity, Miguel Llera nodded the Owls back into the lead in front of the sold out following from Sheffield.

Owls boss Dave Jones made one change from lastweekend’s 2-1 triumph over Carlisle, with Treacy starting in place of Jermaine Johnson.

Wednesday made an attacking start in the pouring rain at Griffin Park as Llera saw an early header comfortably saved by Simon Moore.

Brentford, who needed a win to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the play-offs, quickly launched an attack of their own.

Donaldson showed neat skill from the wide left position before cutting back for Jonathan Douglas who struck wide from 20 yards.

The home side then created a golden chance to take an early lead on ten minutes.

Jake Bidwell whipped in a dangerous ball from the left but Karleigh Osborne couldn’t get the ball out of his feet from four yards, as Stephen Bywater was able to gather.

The Bees were looking lively midway through the first half and Bywater was forced into making a key save from Harry Forrester, who skipped past two challenges before shooting on target from close range.

The attacking edge was with Brentford who almost took the lead once again but for the width of the crossbar.

Another fine ball in from Forrester landed perfectly for Douglas, whose effort cannoned back off the upright before Wednesday took the lead from the very next attack.

While everyone in the Bees’ penalty area expected a cross into the area, Treacy had other ideas and managed to curl his strike into the bottom corner from an almost impossible angle.

Sam Saunders tested Bywater early in the second half but the Owls keeper saved comfortably.

And Bywater was to thank again for preserving the Owls’ one-goal advantage, after producing a top drawer diving save to tip Donaldson’s strike wide of the target.

Then disaster struck for Wednesday when Mark Beevers’ challenge on Donaldson resulted in a penalty for the Bees, and the same man stepped up to convert the spot kick.

But undeterred from that set back, the Owls restored their advantage through in-form stopper Llera.

The Spaniard met Treacy’s flag kick with a well-timed header that nestled into the back of the net to delight of the 1,800 Wednesday contingent behind the goal.

Saunders’ free kick from the left dangerously flashed across goal before Bywater denied Toumani Diagouraga one on one, closing down the angle for the big midfield man.

The Owls had to see out four minutes of added time to hold on to the hugely significant victory at Griffin Park - and it was mission complete as the automatic promotion battle will be decided on the final day of the season.

Brentford: Moore, Balkestein (Bean 81), Saunders, Douglas, Donaldson, Logan (Norris 81), Forrester (McGinn75), Diagouraga, Osbourne, Bidwell, Dean Unused substitutes: Thompson, Legge Owls: Bywater, Buxton, Batth, Llera, Beevers (D Jones 64), Antonio (J Johnson 67), Lines, Semedo, Treacy (O’Grady 82), Ranger, Madine Unused substitutes: Weaver, Lowe

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Dave Jones hailed the character of his Owls’ side following the vital 2-1 win over Brentford at Griffin Park on Saturday.

Goals from Keith Treacy and Miguel Llera sealed the travelling triumph that ensured the race for the second automatic promotion slot goes to the last day, when Wednesday host Wycombe while city rivals United travel to Exeter.

It was a far from a vintage performance from the Owls in West London but Jones concurred that the result was all that mattered.

He said: “It’s all about results at this stage of the season and we got the result today. It wasn’t our best performance and

you could see that we could have played better, but you could also say that the players showed tremendous character.

“There are a lot of tired players in that dressing room because they have given absolutely everything.

“It now goes to the final day and that is all we could have hoped for. I played for Everton against Liverpool in an FA Cup semi final at Hillsborough in front of 60,000.

“There will be 37,000 packed into Hillsborough next Saturday and I’m sure the noise will be the same.”

Jones, while full of praise for the resolute nature of his players at Brentford, picked out Stephen Bywater for special mention after the veteran keeper made an outstanding second half save from Clayton Donaldson.

Bywater also thwarted Toumani Diagouraga with a sharp one on one save to help Wednesday over the line.

Jones said: “Stephen was outstanding for us today. The save he made from Donaldson was world class.

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SHEFFIELD UNITED NEWS 2011/12

BLADES ONSLAUGHT FAILS TO SECURE WIN MATCH REPORT www.sufc.co.uk

The Lane’s biggest crowd of the season and a new kit failed to inspire United to victory in the final home game of the regular season.

The necessary victory did not materialise, despite fighting back from a two goal deficit. Joel Byrom and Scott Laird gave Stevenage the lead before Richard Cresswell and Matt Lowton gave United a fighting chance.

The vast majority of the 30,000+ crowd willed United on late on but a late goal was not forthcoming.

O’Halloran was given his full debut in the live Sky clash, replacing fellow loanee, Hoskins, who suffered a hernia problem in the previous match. Taylor also took over at left back from Hill, who collected a hamstring injury at MK Dons. The incoming pair were like-forlike changes as boss Wilson continued with the 4-4-2 formation. The experience of Ertl and Cresswell was added to the bench.

Within a minute United’s front two, O’Halloran and Porter, connected with Quinn’s cross but neither could direct the ball past goalkeeper Day, whilst Quinn also whipped in a couple of further dangerous deliveries in the opening 15 minutes but Porter could not connect.

Stevenage, for their part, won the first corner and Byrom fired well wide, whilst a drilled effort from Freeman was

a foot over the crossbar. Williamson half-volleyed over but chances for the visitors continued with Shroot shooting into the side-netting after a probing run

by Freeman, who, moments later saw his shot deflected just wide with Simonsen at full stretch.

Quinn made a hash of trying to turn home a Lowton cross before it got worse for United when Stevenage took the lead after Williamson squandered possession on 31 minutes. Freeman strided across the halfway line, played down the right flank to Agyemang, whose cross was met by a combination of Maguire and BYROM, with the ball spinning into the corner of Simonsen’s net.

Two minutes later Simonsen pushed away a Bostwick shot from distance as Stevenage looked for a second. The remainder of the half saw United on top, without really troubling Day. The closest the Blades came was a Williamson freekick, which Maguire met, but the effort was turned away for a corner, from which Doyle lashed over.

No changes were made at the interval but United’s aim to secure a win was made much harder when Stevenage doubled their lead on 47 minutes. Buildup on the left ended with LAIRD’s shot deflecting off Lowton to deceive Simonsen and delight the away fans in the Bramall Lane stand.

United’s attempts to get back in the game were hampered by a string of stray passes and chief Wilson made a double change, introducing Cresswell and Flynn for Porter and Quinn. From a Williamson free-kick, which Maguire nodded back across goal, a Collins header was deflected wide, whilst Williamson pulled a shot wide with his left-foot.

The substitutes took less than 10 minutes to make an impact, combining as United pulled a goal back. Doyle played the ball left for Flynn, whose cross was met and beautifully placed into the corner of the net by CRESSWELL. Within moments the advantage could been back to two following a breakaway.

Freeman carried the ball 50 yards, beating Doyle in the process, but after laying off, Shroot’s effort was deflected over. The action was, by now, end to end, with the visitors still looking dangerous on the break.

O’Halloran was crowded out as he attempted to get a shot away inside the box, whilst a series of crosses, set-pieces and passes were repelled by the visitors.

Beattie was thrown on as the last

change, Taylor was replaced and Doyle slotted into left-back.

In the final ten minutes, Doyle’s long ball was flicked on by Beattie but O’Halloran scuffed his shot, whilst McDonald fired wide soon after but a second goal gave the Blades impetus.

On 85 minutes, Maguire’s long diagonal ball was headed down by Beattie for the advanced LOWTON to volley into the roof of the net.

The goal ensured the remaining minutes, which was five plus four additional, was like the alamo with the Blades peppering the Stevenage goal. In those nine minutes, McDonald fired over from distance, Beattie’s shot was kicked away by Day, another McDonald shot was saved, Beattie was off target again and Lowton’s shot was blocked with the ball falling nicely for Day. However, it proved not to be enough as the visitors held on and United had to settle for a point.

Blades: Simonsen, Lowton, Doyle, Williamson, Collins, Taylor (Beattie 74), Maguire, Porter (Cresswell 54), McDonald, Quinn (Flynn 54), O’Halloran.

Unused: Ertl, Howard.

Stevenage: Day, Wilson, Laird, Ashton, Byrom, Roberts, Freeman (Long 84), Bostwick, Agyemang (Beardsley 78), Lascelles, Shroot (Mousinho 74).

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Danny Wilson is full of admiration for Saturday’s visitors, Stevenage, but insists he is only concerned with his own team’s performance in front of the live Sky cameras.

The Blades boss has praised how the Broadhall Way outfit have kept in the hunt for a play-off spot in League One despite losing manager Graham Westley to divisional rivals Preston North End earlier this year and Wilson thinks their current boss deserves a lot of the plaudits: “Sometimes a new manager can go into a job and try and fix something that isn’t broken. Stevenage were successful under Graham (Westley), winning promotion twice and then starting well this season.

“They have offered more than they get credit for, but they still have a real doggedness about them. “They are well-organised and disciplined, as you would expect, and Gary (Smith) has just tweaked one or two things to edge them on a bit more.

“They are a good side and have continued their momentum after winning the League Two play-off final last season.

“There are no easy games in this division I have said that every week, there are some good players in this league and everyone has players capable of changing games and Stevenage are no different, so, as always, we are respectful to them.

“When Graham left people perhaps thought it would have an adverse affect on their results but it didn’t. They have stayed in contention throughout and not lost any momentum.

“They have won the last three on the bounce, to give them a real chance of claiming sixth spot, but Saturday is about how we perform, if we are at our best on the day there are very few teams that can hold us and we believe in our ability.”

Ahead of the weekend United know two victories would secure an instant return to the Championship and Wilson says that remains the players’ sole focus: “If the opportunity of winning promotion isn’t an incentive then I don’t know what is and the lads have looked ever so sharp and ‘on it’ in training all week.

“It is our hands and that is a great position to be in, we are determined to push ourselves over the finishing line as soon as possible. If we win on Saturday we have a fantastic chance with one game remaining.”

LANE FINAL POSTPONED SUFC NEWS www.sufc.co.uk

Monday night’s Taylor&Emmet Sheffield and Hallamshire Sunday Senior Challenge Cup final, scheduled for Bramall Lane, has been postponed due to a waterlogged playing surface.

It has been the wettest April since records began and the last few days or so has seen consistent rain on the Bramall Lane pitch, with certain areas sodden.

It is anticipated that the game - between Athersley Recreation and Swinton WMC - will be rescheduled for May. Please keep checking www.sheffieldfa. com for more updates.

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BLADES FANS UNITE FOR SEASON FINALE Live Beamback of Saturdayʼs Game to be shown at Bramall Lane Bramall Lane will stage a beam back of Saturday's final game of the regular League One season... you could watch it for a fiver.

With only 1,700 tickets available to Unitedites for the game at Exeter, the Blades have responded to requests from supporters to screen the game at S2.

Live pictures from Devon will be beamed to three big screens that will be positioned in front of the John Street Stand at Bramall Lane.

The Blades have reduced ticket prices to just £5 for all seats.

Danny Wilson has welcomed the plan to screen the game at Bramall Lane, saying: "I think it is a great decision by the club to give fans the opportunity to watch Saturday's important fixture.

Exeter have accommodated us as much as possible, but our fans have turned out in tremendous numbers recently and it is only fair that we try and look after everyone who wants to watch the game.

"There were almost 30,000 Blades inside the Lane for Saturday's game against Stevenage and, no doubt, many, who can't get a ticket

for the game, will want to watch the action as it unfolds."

Tickets for the beam back will be available in the John Street stand, priced at £5, from Tuesday morning. Tickets will be available in person, over the telephone on 0871 995 1889 and online at www.sufc. talent-sport.co.uk Limited parking spaces will be available to purchase on the day in the Cherry Street and Shoreham Street car parks.

Concourse bars inside Bramall Lane will be open from 1.30pm with happy hour prices available until 2.30pm, whilst United's Commercial Department are also offering special hospitality packages to watch so feel free to contact the club if you wish to take advantage of this on 0871 663 2462 or bladeshospitality@sufc. co.uk

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