Doncaster Echo - June/July 2024

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INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to your June/July edition of Doncaster Echo.

How are we already nearly halfway through the year? Summer is here and we cannot wait for BBQs with family and friends. If you are jetting off somewhere this summer, we hope you have a wonderful holiday.

This issue we talk to husband and wife duo Niall and Jess Doyle who are set to tackle four events throughout the year to raise money for Firefly Cancer Awareness.

We also showcase Concert at The Castle - an

electrifying rock and roll music festival like no other.

And lastly, we speak to a local South Yorkshire Police officer honoured with a long service award.

As always, our friendly team is just an email or phone call away to help you with all your advertisement needs and to answer any questions you may have.

We will see you again in August, but for now, sit back with a cuppa and enjoy your latest instalment of Doncaster Echo.

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Are you ready to rock and roll with an electrifying music festival like no other? Brought to you by Doncaster Knights - Concert at The Castle is taking place at Castle Park on Saturday 22nd June from 1pm-11pm

Concern at The Castle promises to be a day filled with amazing food and drink, fun, and unforgettable performances by some of the best tribute bands around! Let’s take a look…

DEFINITELY OASIS: Dive into the hits of the legendary band Oasis, as Definitely Oasis takes to the stage to deliver an authentic and energetic performance that will have you singing along to classics like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger.”

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FORE FIGHTERS: Brace yourself for an adrenaline-pumping show as Fore Fighters pay homage to the iconic rock band Foo Fighters. With their raw energy and powerful renditions, they’ll have you rocking out to hits like “Everlong” and “The Pretender.”

TOM WHITEHEAD AS ED SHEERAN: Experience the charm and soulful tunes of Ed Sheeran brought to life by the talented Tom Whitehead. From heartfelt ballads to infectious

pop anthems, get ready to sway and sing along to hits like “Shape of You” and “Thinking Out Loud.”

FLASH – A QUEEN TRIBUTE: Prepare to be transported back in time as Flash pays tribute to the legendary rock band Queen. With stunning vocals and electrifying performances, they’ll take you through Queen’s greatest hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You.”

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KATY ELLIS AS TAYLOR SWIFT: Feel the magic of Taylor Swift’s music with Katy Ellis as she captures the essence of the pop sensation. From catchy tunes to empowering lyrics, get ready to dance and sing along to hits like “Shake It Off” and “Love Story.”

LITTLE CHIX: Get ready for a dose of girl power as Little Chix takes the stage to celebrate the music of Little Mix. With their infectious energy and spot-on choreography, they’ll have you dancing along to hits like “Black Magic” and “Love Me Like You.”

The entertainment doesn’t stop there, to ensure enjoyment for all ages there will also be a variety of food and drinks stalls, children’s rides and stalls provided by Tuby’s Funfairs and event specific merchandise.

It certainly sounds like a day to remember, so what are you waiting for, get your tickets today, visit: https://www.drfc.co.uk/concertat-the-castle-2024/tickets/ Tickets: www.drfc.co.uk/concert-at-the-castle-2024/tickets/

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The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

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Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’

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lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

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UAE break 13 Nights I 26th November 2024

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Direct flights from Manchester. Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, and Ankara. Departs every Saturday throughout the summer. All hotels are 4* with some on B&B and some HB. All transfers are included along with an English speaking guide throughout. Greek Island hopping 13 Nights I May 2024

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FROM A POLICE

Local officer honoured with long service award

South Yorkshire Police’s long service awards recognise employees who have more than 20 years’ service under their belts

“Paul retired as a police officer in 2015 after 41 years’ service, but returned the very next day as a Special Constable. He has volunteered his time ever since to continue serving the communities of South Yorkshire.”

POLICE PERSPECTIVE:

Around 50 people were recognised at the latest awards ceremony on Tuesday 23rd April, at a special event which coincides with the force’s 50th anniversary year.

Officers and staff from across the force’s districts and departments were honoured at the event and presented with medals from the Lord Lieutenant, for service totalling a staggering 990 years between them.

Special Constable Paul Brown, 69, was among those present and honoured for his milestone 50-year career with the police, more than 40 of which he has spent in the mounted unit. He was the longest-serving employee at the ceremony, and vintage police cars and motorbikes from Sheffield’s National Emergency Services Museum, and two mounted officers, greeted attendees in a special nod to Paul’s long career.

Paul joined the then Sheffield and Rotherham Constabulary as a cadet in 1973, a few months before South Yorkshire Police was founded in April 1974. Originally, he had planned to follow his school friends into teacher training, but when his grandfather showed him a recruitment advert in the Sheffield Star for policing, he decided to try out. Paul was 18 at the time and the force was only taking on recruits aged 19 or over. They made an exception for him after he impressed at interview, making him a cadet.

After a few years as a beat cop, and a few more working in the control room because of his love of newly emerging computer technology, Paul found his way to Penistone, South Yorkshire, where, in 1981, he met an officer at a local pub who had just joined the mounted section. After a natter over a pint, Paul decided to try out for the section, where he would stay for more than four decades.

He adds: “The nearest thing I had got to horse riding before that was a donkey at Blackpool beach. It was frightening, my first time on a horse, but I took to it like a duck to water.”

Over his time as a mounted officer Paul has collected his fair share of battle wounds – ‘two broken fingers, a fractured ankle, a couple of broken ribs, and a broken arm during public order training’ - but his most serious injuries have come outside working hours. When out on a hike with his daughter three years ago, Paul was thrown from his horse and was attended to by air ambulance as he had lost all feeling from his neck down. Paul recalls: “I thought, this is it, wheelchair.” Thankfully, Paul fully recovered in hospital and within six weeks of the accident he was back in the saddle working at a football match.

Paul retired as a police officer in 2015 after 41 years’ service, but returned the very next day as a Special Constable. He has volunteered his time ever since to continue serving the communities of South Yorkshire.

After 50 years with the police, Paul is finally, begrudgingly, looking towards retirement. He previously owned retired police horses and currently owns two non-police horses, so he won’t be entirely letting go of the reins just yet, but is planning to leave the force for good this year. However, he admits: “I’ve said that for the last nine years.”

The strangest part of Paul’s story is that despite working as a mounted officer for 42 years, competing in equestrian competitions across the world, from America, to the UAE, to South Africa, and being married to fellow mounted officer, Tracey, for 22 years, Paul admits that before joining the mounted section, he had no interest in horses whatsoever.

And so, the ad in the local paper that pushed him towards a life on horseback rather than at the front of a classroom was more significant than the 18-year-old high school graduate and his grandfather could have known. And perhaps it’s not hard to see why Paul has no regrets about the path he chose.

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Local couple competing in numerous challenges throughout the year all in the aid of charity

Husband and wife duo Niall and Jess Doyle from Tickhill are set to tackle four events throughout the year to raise money for Firefly Cancer Awareness

Niall, 32, and Jess, 30 have been together since school, married six years, and share two children, Felix, three, and Delilah, one, and over the years their lives have been hugely affected indirectly by cancer with several family members battling the illness.

Niall told Doncaster Echo: “In 2011, after several battles with breast cancer, my mother Anne, lost her final battle. In October last year, after his own previous battles with cancer, my father, Martin, also was diagnosed with terminal cancer - given only a 50% chance he will make it passed six to nine months. He’s still here and fighting

strong bless him.

“Jess’ father, Barry, also had his own battle with cancer last year, needing a major operation to save his life and is still in recovery, but doing well and last but not least, Jess’ grandad, Derek, also had to have a major operation and therapy several years ago to battle cancer and thankfully came out on top.”

Both Niall and Jess set themselves a challenge to raise awareness and fundraise for Firefly Cancer Awareness – and they certainly don’t do things by halves. They have already completed The 3 Yorkshire Peaks back in May, and they have a further three events to tackle:-

The Great North Swim Run

Saturday 8th June

Half Marathon

Sunday 21st July

Full Marathon

Sunday 6th October

The duo are currently in training for these events, both attending Accelerate Coaching based in Doncaster. Jess currently has an insured knee so won’t be able to take part in the half marathon but is hoping to be fit for the full marathon in October.

Firefly Cancer Awareness provides free transport to the people in the borough of Doncaster who require cancer treatment. Firefly is a nonprofit charity, and every penny goes directly back in to keeping

their fleet of vehicles on the road. Their dedicated team will support and help hopefully take away the stress and financial implications.

Would you you like to join Niall and Jess in making a difference? Every donation helps, no matter how big or small. You can support the duo and donate via their GoFundMe page - www. gofundme.com/f/pleasedonate-to-help-fireflycancer-support

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