Look Local 1323 Thursday 23 May 2024

GLOBAL STAR VISITS STUDENTS

Global star Ed Sheeran surprised young, aspiring musicians at the iconic Red Tape Studios and Hillsborough College in She eld last week.

e Shape of You star met with young people to speak about their experiences and their ambitions for their careers.

While visiting, Ed met with young people who work with TRACKS at She eld Music School and students from Hinde House and All Saints Schools, supported by Shefeld Music Hub. He heard some of their original work, learned more about their aspirations and how the music services in the city support their ambitions of breaking into the industry.

Tracks o ers a music-based alternative provision for secondary age children in receipt of free school meals or for looked a er children. e students have access to a full suite of recording studios, providing them with the opportunity to

learn new skills in song writing, production, rapping, singing and more.

Ed also took part in a special performance with a number of young musicians who were thrilled to get the opportunity to sing alongside the Grammy Award winner.

While visiting, Ed o ered the students advice about the industry and answered a number of questions they had.

As well as meeting young people, he was able to speak with the dedicated sta at the She eld Music Hub and Tracks as well as a number of music teachers from She eld schools. ey spoke about the great work taking place in She eld despite signi cant challenges in music education due to a reduction in public service funding.

e surprise appearance was organised by the She eld Music Hub team at She eld City Council.

MG 3 Hybrid+ Review:

e MG 3 Hybrid+ is a striking and aesthetically pleasing car. Its sleek design immediately catches the eye, and the spacious boot and wellappointed cockpit, featuring two screens, add to its allure. Even during a school pick-up, the car garnered admiration, with comments, "Nice car."

DESIGN AND COMFORT

e MG 3 Hybrid+ stands out with its eyecatching design. During a family trip to Barnsley Metrodome, the car comfortably accom-

modated ve passengers—three adults and two teenagers—who all praised its comfort and ample space.

e short trip on the M1 also illustrated some of the useful driving assistances on the MG 3 Hybrid + like the Lane Keep Assist which alerts you if you are about to cross or veer lanes

PRACTICALITY

On a routine trip to Aldi for a mini shop, the car's practicality shone through. Reversing into a parking space revealed a pleasant surprise.

Parking Video Assistance!

Having driven an 8-year-old diesel car, I wasn't prepared for the technological leap. e video display on the dashboard shows a rearview camera image. Additionally, an overhead view of the car (not sure how they’ve done this!) assisted with reversing, making parking a stress-free experience.

SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE FEATURES

e MG 3 Hybrid+ boasts an impressive array of safety features:

Parking Video Assistance: Rear and overhead camera views simplify parking.

Speed Camera Alert: Keeps you aware of upcoming speed cameras.

Built-in Sat Nav: Provides reliable navigation.

Lane Keep Assist: dashboard warning if you veer out of your lane.

Blind car detection: A small orange indicator on the wing mirror alerts you to nearby vehicles.

Speed Limit Alert: So alerts on the dashboard if you exceed the speed limit.

Speed Limiter: Ensures the car does not exceed the detectable speed limit.

ese features plus many more not mentioned enhance the driving experience, making it stress-free and enjoyable. e MG 3 Hybrid+ is not only a good-looking car but also one that excels in comfort, practicality, and safety.

VERDICT:

e MG3 Hybrid + is an exceptional car, and I was mightly impressed with the re ned nish. e driving assistance features are something I haven't experienced before and are just ridiculously good in my opinion. Oh and you get 60+ mpg! De nitely a car worth buying if you are looking for a stylish, safe, clean (low emissions) car.

e MG Hybrid+ starts at £18,495 or from £229 per month. We tested the Trophy model with prices starting from £20,495.

e MG 3 Hybrid+ is available for a Test drive at Eric Stead. A Family run business for over 60 years. Providing extraordinary customer care and service. ey also boast a 5 star rating on Google and AutoTrader.

You can contact Eric Stead on 0114 212 4354 or visit their website www.ericstead.co.uk for more details.

Look Local was lucky enough to be given the opportunity from Eric Stead in Eccles eld to test drive the brand new MG3 Hybrid+.

DEEPCAR

Tragic A ack on Pigeon Loft Leaves Birds Dead

In a heartbreaking incident, over two dozen racing pigeons have been reportedly killed in an attack on a pigeon lo in Oughtibridge.

e lo , belonging to 77-yearold Paul, was targeted for the second time in recent months.

Paul Sterio, who keeps his birds in a lo on a rented allotment, has endured a string of distressing attacks. In these incidents, the lo has been broken into, and the pigeons have either been killed or stolen.

" ey’ve taken everything: food, equipment, and all but two of the birds," Paul said. "I was here late last Sunday, and when I re-

turned on Monday, I found the birds dead in a pile on the oor."

A retired coal miner with 35 years of service and a former soldier who served ten years in the Scottish Borders Regiment, Paul shared his devastation with Look Local. "I’m absolutely devastated," he said.

Re ecting on the repeated attacks, Paul added, " is is two years in a row where I've had birds stolen or killed. It's hard to make sense of it."

His family rallied around Paul, hoping for justice and started work on increasing security for his cherished racing pigeons.

DEVASTATED: Paul Sterio, 77 has raced pigeons for five years.

Mobile Network Out - r - age

A mobile phone network that was reportedly down for 6 days, disrupting many mobile / broadband users in north She eld, offered a customer a ‘miserly’ compensation for the inconvenience.

e ree network in the Stocksbridge area had been reportedly down since Monday 13 May, with many unable to access the internet or make phone calls.

Peter Ottaway, from Stocksbridge, told Look Local “ ey now are saying it could be weeks or longer before service is properly restored”

He continued “ In our case that means no signal for home working as we use a mobile router. My wife who is registered disabled has two phone appointments with the hospital she cannot fulll today. ree keep claiming it's

an issue with people's phones or Sims but if that is the case they have rendered everyone's Sims obsolete with no warning and expect people to just wait it out. It's a ecting a lot of people in Stocksbridge.”

Look Local contacted ree and got this reply

“We're working on xing an issue in this area at the moment. We're sorry for any disruption this may be causing. We hope to have things xed as soon as possible and will add any updates here.

It was then onto a Digital Assistant who took around 15 minutes taking information and security on a ree account. A er over 30 minutes on a live chat an o er of £3.44 compensation was made.

POLICE RAID CANNABIS GROW IN ECCLESFIELD

On Tuesday 14th May 2024 Police o cers executed a drugs warrant at an address in Eccles eld and located a cannabis cultivation.

ree Digital Assistant a er nearly 40 minutes online replied “ ere's an issue in the area but the good news is, it's due to be xed by 18-May-2024. We'll keep you up to date via text ei-

ther once it's xed, or if there's any change in the date.

e problem appeared to be a mast issue which was xed on Saturday 18 May, Nearly six full days without coverage for those on the ree network.

One male in his 40's was interviewed under caution and reported for the o ences.

Captain Tobias', 13, completes 10k in latest challenge

An inspirational teenager said it was "absolutely amazing" to have completed a 10k challenge in his wheelchair to help fund a new hall for his school.

Tobias Weller, who has cerebral palsy and autism, has undertaken a series of epic challenges over the years having been inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore.

His efforts meant he became the youngest person to be awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2022.

His latest challenge was to complete South Yorkshire's Dearne Valley 10K.

Tobias was pushed around the course in a specialist multi-terrain wheelchair by a team of 20 runners from Totley Athletics Club and completed the course in 90 minutes.

He said: "It was absolutely amazing. There were tons of people supporting me.

"We were clapping, cheering and singing all the way round."

His mum, Ruth, who was one of the runners, said: "It was pretty bumpy, so Tobias has been bouncing around

TAGGER FINED

South Yorkshire Police have successfully brought two individuals before court in connection with graffiti 'tagging' around Sheffield city centre.

Police work alongside council partners, including Sheffield BID, has led to one man being found guilty, while another has been charged and is due to appear in court.

'Tagging' involves a graffiti suspect leaving their 'signature' or logo in a public place.

A 19-year-old man from the Rotherham area has been fined more than £200 after being found guilty of tagging a number of buildings in the city centre. He has also been given a six-month conditional discharge.

A 22-year-old man from Sheffield has been charged with criminal damage to property valued under £5000 and possessing a controlled Class B drug. He is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court later this month.

Two other men involved in tagging buildings in the city centre have also been given conditional cautions. Both will be sent to court if they re-offend.

NPT Constable Waqaar Hussain, who is based in Sheffield, said: "Graffiti is a blight on communities and a number of people have rightly contacted us to express concerns around this issue.

"We want to make it clear that we will not tolerate this offending and anyone caught committing criminal damage will be dealt with.

"Please report any graffiti you see in Sheffield city centre to our NPT. Any information helps us to gather information and evidence to prosecute those responsible."

for an hour and half trying to keep his balance.

"He got a huge cheer as we came into the finish. It was absolutely fabulous, we had a great time and we're so proud of Tobias."

The teenager, nicknamed "Captain Tobias" after Keighley-born Captain Sir Tom, was awarded the BEM in 2022 after completing a series of fundraising challenges, starting with a lockdown marathon.

He has so far raised more than £168,000 for Paces School in Sheffield and the Children's Hospital Charity in the city.

Tobias's previous challenges included an Ironman, completed over the course of a year - travelling 112 miles on his trike, swimming 2.5 miles and running 26.2 miles, the length of a full marathon.

The youngster said he had another challenge "up his sleeve" which he promised would be "bigger and better".

He added: "It's going to be a great event that lots of people can join in with but I'm not spilling the beans on that one just yet."

An event to relish

It’s strong, it’s northern…and it’s sponsoring the St Luke’s Hospice Volunteer Long Service Awards!

The bi-annual celebration of the support and commitment given to St Luke’s by its army of volunteers will be held at the OEC in Hillsborough on June 5.

And this year, for the first time, the event will be sponsored by iconic Sheffield brand Henderson’s Relish, particularly relevant as the evening will include a pie and pea supper!

“We sincerely appreciate the hours our volunteers give to us as a charity, enabling us to help so many patients and families,” said St Luke’s Volunteer Development Manager Francesca Bradshaw.

“The role those volunteers play, individually and together, helps to make our charity what it is and every two years St Luke’s invites volunteers who have completed five, 10, 15 and higher anniversaries of service to celebrate this achievement at a special Volunteer Awards ceremony.

“I am also delighted to announce that the Volunteer Long Service Awards 2024 is proudly sponsored by Sheffield-renowned Henderson’s Relish, our Headline Sponsor for this event.

“Their contribution to this event and backing as one of the city’s most iconic businesses, is greatly appreciated.

“You can’t have Pie and Peas without Hendo’sand you can’t have St Luke’s without its volunteers!”

10K CHALLENGE: Captain Tobias has so far raised over £168,000 for Paces School and Sheffield Children’s Hospital. P hoto by Ruth Garbutt

Steels face bill worth thousands after vandalism

A football club is facing a repair bill of thousands of pounds after vandals damaged their training pitches, writes Steve Jones for BBC News.

Eighth-tier side Stocksbridge Park Steels said £6,000 of damage had been caused at the Bracken Moor Lane site.

Vandals broke several goals and caused damage to pitches which were being relaid ahead of next season, a club spokesperson said.

South Yorkshire Police said the force would contact the club about the damage.

The club spokesperson said they did not want to be named after previously being abused after speaking out about vandalism.

They said break-ins at the ground and adjacent training pitches were a regular occurrence, with volunteers routinely verbally abused when trying to move people off the land.

"If they feel like breaking something, they do. We even had visitors last year on Christmas Day."

The spokesperson added: "People just think it's a playground. They go and sit in the stands smoking their spliffs, eating their Chinese meals and leaving rice everywhere."

Tough times

Stocksbridge, who play in the Northern Premier League Division One East, are perhaps best known for helping launch the career of Premier League and FA Cup winner Jamie Vardy.

But the games riches have not filtered down to Steels, who are located near Vardy's hometown of Sheffield.

"Football clubs aren't in a position now where they are rolling in money," the spokesperson said.

This Annual Report highlights the Council’s many achievements over the last year

The Council continues to go from strength to strength, with our last audit descr bing it as operating to a high standard

"Unfortunately it seems to be the way these days," they added.

We were proud to celebrate the King Charles III Coronation This included a very successful big lunch family fun day held at Mortomley Park, at which over 400 people attended

"Times are going to be difficult for next season. We have seen several clubs go bust. There are going to be a lot of them living like us, hand to mouth."

While later in the year, local churches and schools, the Chapeltown Branch of the Royal British Legion and the Par sh Council came together to mark Remembrance Day

These are just two of the many community events that we have organised or taken part in last year

This year we will be hosting the D-Day Commemorat ons and beacon lighting at Ecclesf eld Park in June, again w th children’s rides and competitions and also a parade so I hope some of you might be able to attend

CHAIRMAN, CLLR SUSAN DAVIDSON OF ECCLESFIELD PARISH COUNCIL – ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024

is Annual Report highlights the Council’s many achievements over the last year.

We continue to support the great work of local groups and individuals and in the last year we have provided over thirty thousand pounds in grants and g fts Including pounds to Thorncliffe Tennis Club who told us, that the money has have a so made several Cha rman’s Awards to recognise groups an and beyond in serving the local community

This Annual Report highlights the Council’s many achievements ove last year

e Council continues to go from strength to strength, with our last audit describing it as operating to a high standard. We were proud to celebrate the King Charles III Coronation. is included a very successful ‘big lunch’ family fun day held at Mortomley Park, at which over 400 people attended.

The Council continues to go from strength to strength, with our las audit descr bing it as operating to a high standard

There has been a focus on improving the environment and playing climate change emergency The Council has organised two commu gardening competition as well as distributed over 100 hundred tree examples

While later in the year, local churches and schools, the Chapeltown Branch of the Royal British Legion and the Parish Council came together to mark Remembrance Day.

We were proud to celebrate the King Charles III Coronation This included a very successful ‘big lunch’ family fun day held at Mortomley Park, at which over 400 people attended

We are currently handing out hundreds of bee friend y seed packs, so contact the off ce if you would like to help our smaller residents

While later in the year, local churches and schools, the Chapeltown Branch of the Royal British Legion and the Par sh Council came together to mark Remembrance Day

ese are just two of the many community events that we have organized or taken part in last year. is year we will be hosting the D-Day Commemorations and beacon lighting at Eccles eld Park in June, again with children’s rides and competitions and also a parade so I hope some of you might be able to attend.

These are just two of the many community events that we have organised or taken part in last year

We continue to invest in our green spaces This includes supporting the provision of new play equipment such as that at McKenzie Park (the first inclusive roundabout in Sheffield) as well as upgrading or replacing benches and notice boards

We continue to support the great work of local groups and individuals and in the last year we have provided over thirty thousand pounds in grants and gi s. Including a large grant of 10 thousand pounds to orncli e Tennis Club who told us that the money has essentially saved the club. We have also made several Chairman’s Awards to recognise groups and individuals that have gone above and beyond in serving the local community.

There has been a particular focus on supporting the most vulnerable in the commun ty and with the he p and generosity of Ecclesfield We fare Charities we distributed over 100 winter warm packs We also supported Chapelgreen Community Hub to prov de food hampers and meals

This year we will be hosting the D-Day Commemorat ons and beacon lighting at Ecclesf eld Park in June, again w th children’s rides and competitions and also a parade so I hope some of you might be able to attend

ere has been a focus on improving the environment and playing our part in responding to the climate change emergency. e Council has organized two community clean-up days and an annual gardening competition as well as distributed over 100 hundred trees - just to name a few good examples.

We have also helped give away hundreds of items of uniform through the School Uniform Swap Shop scheme, sav ng parents hundreds of pounds and he ping the environment

In July, we introduced a very popu ar school holiday programme, which saw over 100 children from across the Parish attend for free and is being rolled out further over the com ng months

We continue to support the great work of local groups and individuals and in the last year we have provided over thirty thousand pounds in grants and g fts Including a large grant of 10 thousand pounds to Thorncliffe Tennis Club who told us, that the money has essent ally saved the club We have a so made several Cha rman’s Awards to recognise groups and ind viduals that have gone above and beyond in serving the local community

We are currently handing out hundreds of bee friendly seed packs, so contact the o ce if you would like to help our smaller residents. We continue to invest in our green spaces. is includes supporting the provision of new play equipment such as that at McKenzie Park (the rst inclusive roundabout in She eld) as well as upgrading or replacing benches and notice boards. ere has been a particular focus on supporting the most vulnerable in the community and with the help and generosity of Eccles eld Welfare Charities we distributed over 100 winter warm packs. We also supported Chapelgreen Community Hub to provide food hampers and meals. We have also helped give away hundreds of items of uniform through the School Uniform Swap Shop scheme, saving parents hundreds of pounds and helping the environment.

There has been a focus on improving the environment and playing our part n respond ng to the climate change emergency The Council has organised two community clean-up days and an annual gardening competition as well as distributed over 100 hundred trees - just to name a few good examples

Working closely with the police continues to be a priority, with the Council supporting activities such as the police Wednesday walkabouts and other activities aimed at reducing crime and anti-soc al behaviour

The Neighbourhood Plan continues to progress which once approved will give us a greater say over the future development of the Parish, including planning applications

In July, we introduced a very popular school holiday programme, which saw over 100 children from across the Parish attend for free and is being rolled out further over the coming months. Working closely with the police continues to be a priority, with the Council supporting activities such as the police Wednesday walkabouts and other activities aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behavior. e Neighbourhood Plan continues to progress, which once approved will give us a greater say over the future development of the Parish, including planning applications.

We are currently handing out hundreds of bee friend y seed packs, so contact the off ce if you would like to help our smaller residents

We continue to invest in our green spaces This includes supporting the provision of new play equipment such as that at McKenzie Park (the first inclusive roundabout in Sheffield) as well as upgrading or replacing benches and notice boards

We continued to progress partnership working, including with Eccles eld and District Archive which held a very successful Parish Families Exhibition. It also successfully completed heritage documentaries which were well received and can be viewed on YouTube. ese outline the history of the Parish, and have led to associated guided walks. More of which will be happening soon. I would like to give grateful thanks to everyone for their continued help and support to me, the Parish Council and the Parish of Eccles

and my fellow councilors for their guidance and hard work.

There has been a particular focus on supporting the most vulnerable in the commun ty and with the he p and generosity of Ecclesfield We fare Charities we distributed over 100 winter warm packs We also supported Chapelgreen Community Hub to prov de food hampers and meals

We continue progressed partnership work ng, including with Ecc esfield and District Archive which he d a very successful Parish Families Exhibition It also successfully comp eted her tage documentaries wh ch were well received and can be viewed on YouTube These outline the history of the Parish, and have led to associated guided walks More of which will be happening soon I would like to give grateful thanks to everyone for their continued help and support to me, the Parish Council and the Parish of Ecclesfield I would especially like to thank EPC staff and my fellow councillors for their guidance and hard work

I would especially like to thank EPC

We have also helped give away hundreds of items of uniform through the School Uniform Swap Shop scheme, sav ng parents hundreds of pounds and he ping the environment

In July, we introduced a very popu ar school holiday programme, which saw over 100 children from across the Parish attend for free and is being rolled out further over the com ng months

Working closely with the police continues to be a priority, with the Council supporting activities such as the police Wednesday walkabouts and other activities aimed at reducing crime and anti-soc al behaviour

The Neighbourhood Plan continues to progress, which once approved will give us a greater say over the future development of the Parish including planning applications

We continue progressed partnership work ng including with Ecc esfield and District Archive which

MAY

SATURDAY

25 Oughtibridge Makers Trail. 14 artists on display round the village - trail map available on the day. Also plant sale on the millennium green (12 noon), brass band hut opening and children’s activities. Refreshments at the Zion church hall. Get all your stamps on your map to be entered into a prize draw. Free entry. 10am - 4.25pm

25 Friends of Chapeltown Park are running a free Fun Dog show in Chapeltown Park 10am to 12noon. Categories are “waggiest tail”, “most awesome eyes” “best trick” “obstacle round cones” “paw shaker” “glorious golden oldie” and best in show. Enter as many as you like free. Winners will obtain a rosette, certi cate and doggie treat. Refreshments available. All welcome

25, Stocksbridge Christian Centre, Quiz Night at 7 pm. Why not test your knowledge against the rest while enjoying some Pie and Peas while you do so, vegetarian options are available. Price is £10, please place your booking at - 07415277266 or 07979221077.

WEDNESDAY

29 St Mary’s Bolsterstone Church Explorers Week 10am1pm Come and joins us for a Bird Watch and Bug Hunt Morning in the churchyard

Children especially welcome The church is also open and refreshments will be served

JUNE

SATURDAY

1, Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- One of a number of extra sessions this summer where we will probably work on what we call the Bilberry Pug area, pulling up bracken. We had this cleared of birch scrub a couple of years ago and need to keep on top of it. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00 in the Long Lane car park. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc. epizy.com

MONDAY

3, Brad eld Historical Society

- The Sinking of the Titanic, a talk by Bob Massey, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld.history@mypostofce.co.uk, 7.30pm

3 Stocksbridge and Deepcar Townswomen’s Guild meet at Christ Church, Manchester Road. Speaker is Ian Rotherham whose topic is Dereliction to tourist hub--The Remarkable story of Old Moor. Visitors welcome at £3 per meeting. @ 2.30pm

WEDNESDAY

5, Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk around Brad eld led by Malcolm Nunn, start

10.30am from Low Brad eld Car Park, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk

5. Stocksbridge & District W.I. are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall 7:15pm for 7:30pm start, when we will be holding an open discussion about scams and scammers and how not to fall into the trap. Visitors welcome £5. further details on 07939941818.

5 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday 5th June at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Ralf Schweinen, `Berlin Wall`. Our meetings are always relaxed and take place on alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year. For more information about our group, please visit our website at www.donvalleyprobus.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you at our next meeting.

5 Stocksbridge & District W.I. are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall 7:15pm for 7:30pm start, when we will be holding an open discussion about scams and scammers and how not to fall into the trap. Visitors welcome £5. further details on 07939941818.

TUESDAY

11, Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History

Evening Round Walk around

High Brad eld led by Malcolm Nunn, start 7pm from Old Horns Inn, High Brad eld return around 9pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk

THURSDAY

13 Chapeltown WI meet at 7.30pm in Chapeltown Methodist Church for an Evening of Show and Tell. The competition is for a Heart of any medium. New members and visitors are always welcome.

SUNDAY

16 Family Fun Dog Show , Inman Pavillion, Moorland Drive, Stocksbridge 10.30am -1pm For more information, 07957 206646 or tarastocksbridge.ud@gmail.com

TUESDAY

18, Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Evening Round Walk around Loxley/Wadsley Common led by Malcolm Nunn, start 7pm from Rural Lane Car Park, Wadsley return around 9pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk

WEDNESDAY

19 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday 19th May at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation

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by Mark Smith, `Transplant Journey`. Our meetings are always relaxed and take place on alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year. For more information about our group, please visit our website at www.donvalleyprobus.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you at our next meeting.

SUNDAY

23 Summer Fayre - Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre - Sunday 23rd June, 11.00 am through until 4.00 pm, craft stalls, fun fair, live music, BBQ and lots of fun for the family.

SATURDAY

29, Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- One of a number of extra sessions this summer where we will probably work on what we call the Bilberry Pug area, pulling up bracken. We had this cleared of birch scrub a couple of years ago and need to keep on top of it. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00 in the Long Lane car park. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc. epizy.com

MONDAY

1 Brad eld Historical Society - The Life and Death of Highwayman Spence Broughton, a talk by Alan Dulcamara and Kevin Turner, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld.

history@mypostoffice.co.uk, 7.30pm

TUESDAY

2 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk in the Upper Ewden Valley led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from Bolsterstone Church Gates, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk

WEDNESDAY

10 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Evening Round Walk around Dungworth led by Malcolm Nunn, start 7pm from outside Royal Hotel, Dungworth return around 9pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk

SUNDAY

28 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- One of a number of extra sessions this summer where we will probably work on what we call the Bilberry Pug area, pulling up bracken. We had this cleared of birch scrub a couple of years ago and need to keep on top of it. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00 in the Long Lane car park. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc. epizy.com

AUGUST

MONDAY

5 Brad eld Historical Society - Packhorse Transport - An E cient but Long Forgotten Industry, a talk by Melanie Fitzgerald, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld. history@mypostoffice.co.uk, 7.30pm

WEDNESDAY

7 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk around Stannington led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from Stannington Church Gates, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk

SUNDAY

25 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- One of a number of extra sessions this summer where we will probably work on what we call the Bilberry Pug area, pulling up bracken. We had this cleared of birch scrub a couple of years ago and need to keep on top of it. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00 in the Long Lane car park. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc. epizy.com

ONGOING

MONDAYS

Men’s Activity and Games

Session Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre Monday afternoons 1-30pm to 3-30pm Cost £1 (includes free refreshments) Activities will include a range from Badminton, Table Tennis, Indoor Curling, Dominoes, Card and Board Games, Quiz Contact Andy Walker 07723 506423 for further information.

Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir practise on Monday evenings (7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.) at Millhouse Green Institute, Manchester Road, Millhouse Green. If you want to join us, come on Monday 2023 to meet us and see if you like us. Bass voices are needed so have a go at singing in the Bath rst! Contact 01226 764642 for more information

Every Monday Morning at 9:30am-11:30am, mother & toddler group meet at Crane moor Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.

Baby group at the Christian Centre, Cedar Road S36 1AS. Drop in anytime between 9.30 and 11.30, during term time. Mainly for 0 - 3 year olds. Contact - tarastocksbridge.ud@gmail.com or 07957 206646 for more information.

TUESDAYS

CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) Tea, co ee, cakes, dominoes and other games, and friendship. Every Tuesday 2-4 pm at St Andrew’s Church, High Street, Penistone. (Next

New Cha er Club

A new Chatter Club is to be launched at the Barrel in Chapeltown from 12 noon to 3 pm on Wednesday 29 May.

is is a 'dementia friendly' event and guests can have a free tea/ co ee and cake and purchase lunch if they wish.

e event has been kindly sponsored by Visiting Angels South Yorkshire.

It will be held on the last Wednesday of every month and aims to combat/reduce loneliness and social isolation.

ere is no need to book as it is like a drop in - just turn up and meet old/make new friends. For further information, please call Visiting Angels on 0114 433 3000.

e Chatter Club links in very well with the Music Makes Memories' Friendship Lunches which

are held on the rst and third Wednesday of the month at this venue. To book these please call the Barrel on 0114 284 7689.

Tickets are £12 and include a delicious 2 course lunch and live entertainment. e next event is on Wednesday 5 June with the amazing Terry Freeborn".

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FREEDOM OF THE PARISH

Paul & Bridget Manley, from the Worrall Environmental Group received the Freedom of Brad eld Parish.

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Loving Wife Mavis and all your loving, caring family.

Norah FROGGATT

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Local Opinion

DUNN, AGAIN!

On 1/5/2023, I attended the ‘Extraordinary Meeting of The City Council’ at Sheffield Town Hall. It had been convened “To consider the implications of the street tree inquiry on the city, Sheffield City Council and on councillors involved in the decisionmaking at that time.”

The 12th resolution, that the Council accepted and approved was worded as follows:

“[SCC] believes that for individuals who were council cabinet members in the civic years 2015/16 to 2017/18, resignation from public office would be an appropriate indication of acceptance of responsibility for the harms caused.”

Incredibly, within days of the resolution, on 16/5/2023, The Star reported that Cllr Jayne Dunn had been appointed Deputy Mayor. On 15/5/2024, she was promoted to Mayor. These appointments have done nothing to rebuild the trust, credibility, and support of those that have been negatively affected by the wrongful acts and omissions of incompetent decisionmakers over the past decade of the street tree debacle.

At the start of the tree campaign, in 2015, Cllr Dunn was the Sheffield City Council (SCC) Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Streetscene (November 2014 to May 2015), responsible for the £2.2bn city-wide ‘Streets Ahead’ highway maintenance project. She was also Chair of the SCC ‘Green Commission’, tasked with inviting and considering evidence on a range of sustainability themes and making recommendations and plans to secure Sheffield’s environmental, social and economic sustainable future, as well as developing an action plan.

In an e-mail to the co-founder of Save Our Rustlings Trees (SORT), dated 10/5/2015, commenting on felling proposals for Rustlings Road, and the role of the contractor for the £2.2bn highway maintenance project (Amey Hallam Highways Ltd), Cllr Dunn informed: ‘under the contract they have to fulfil any promise’. SORT submitted very detailed communications on sustainable tree population management to SCC, in the form of petition hand-outs, distributed to every councillor in the city, by SCC Democratic Services Legal and Governance Resources.

On 1/7/2015, at a meeting of full council and in response to a petition from SORT, with over 10,000 signatures, Cllr Dunn responded:

“At the beginning of the programme, it was stated 5,000 highway trees would be removed. These are trees that are dead and diseased and have got the six D’s, like Councillor Fox said. We only have to do this because we have to. We have a policy and it’s the right policy.”

Later at the same meeting, Cllr Leigh Bramall (then Deputy Leader of the Council) informed:

“The contract says up to 50% of trees can be removed, erm, and actually that’s 18,000.”

Cllr Dunn continued to make speeches at subsequent meetings of full council, in defence and support of SCC acts and omissions, whenever tree campaigners presented a petition. In response to a petition for retention of the Western Rd WW1 memorial trees, Cllr Dunn accused citizens of “using the status of memorial

trees and the death of local men to make a political game and catfish [deceive]”.

As part of the then nine-person SCC Labour Cabinet running the city, and the SCC Cabinet Member responsible for the £2.2bn project, Cllr Dunn will have been aware of the contractual felling requirements. To quote Performance Requirement 6.38 of Schedule 2 Part 6 (Service Standard 6):

“The service provider [Amey] shall replace highway trees in accordance with the annual tree management programme at a rate of not less than 200 per year so that 17,500 highway trees are replaced by the end of the term.”

Note: on 13/1/2023, SCC decided to replace the above requirement with:

“The Service Provider shall replace Highway Trees in accordance with Annual Tree Management Programme, such replacement to be in accordance with the Sheffield Street Tree Partnership Strategy, unless Authority Approval has been obtained for deviation from this policy.”

Another section of the contract also ensured that felling was not the ‘last resort’ that SCC had claimed it was. To quote Performance Requirement 2.60 (a) of Schedule 2 (Service Standard 2):

“In relation to Edgings, the Service Provider shall ensure that on each Footway Section Length there is NO UNDUE DEVIATION FROM LINE OR LEVEL as designed including breakdown of materials.”

After the Grenfell Tower disaster (14/6/2017), at a meeting of full council, on 5/7/2017, the SCC Chief Executive gave a forty-minute presentation on ‘work undertaken to review the safety of tower blocks in the city’. He informed that cladding samples from tower blocks had been sent for testing to determine whether or not the cladding on SCC blocks was fire safe. At the same meeting, Cllr Dunn - then Cabinet Member for Housing - strongly asserted that NONE of the SCC tower blocks had dangerous cladding, despite SCC having announced, on 27/6/2017, that the first of the SCC tower blocks to be tested - Hanover Tower (a 126 flat, 15 storey tower in Broomhall) - had failed the Government’s new cladding fire safety test and contractors had begun to remove the cladding – work later reported to have cost almost £4 million.

Surely, when selecting someone to represent the city, SCC should select someone that is honest and willing to consider, introduce and implement positive change whenever and wherever necessary for the benefit of all and the greater good, rather than the opposite? Can Sheffield Labour genuinely reform and change for the better?

David Long (former Chief Strategist & Advisor to SORT)

Dear Look Local

Readers of my letters may be surprised and startled by what I’m about to say. I agree with Miriam Cates. Put the phones away in school. Action is needed for the sake of our children’s mental health.

Please then move on to helping our young people by campaigning to reverse all the destructive damage that your Tory Goverments have done to their lives. Bring back Sure Start and Youth

Services, end Tory policy inspired child poverty, stop the squeeze on school budgets leading to the impossibility of getting prompt appropriate provision for children with special needs, refund CAMHS , give hope to young people who care about the assault on our planet’s life support.

The list is long and your time is short. Go Miriam.

Yours Peter Morton

Supertram rail replacement

I could not help but notice that the article fails to mention that the tram frequency on the blue and yellow trams will be reduced to every 20 minutes and no reference is made where to get more information and times.

It is a pity that SYMCA have not more appreciation of customer needs and service

Alistair Nicoll Wadsley park estate Sheffield

Tim gets PB in Trunce

The hottest weekend of the year so far proved no obstacle for

Saturday the 18th saw Amy participate in the White Peak Half Marathon in 1 .59.38- a part of Matlock Athletics “Festival of Running “which offers 10k, half and full marathon options. Opting for the half, Amy thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scenery, flat course (with 3 awesome downhill descents post 7 miles) and intimate feel of a spectacularly well organised race. The post-race BBQ back at race HQ offered the opportunity to buy some very well deserved lovely grub and Ice cold drinks whilst chatting to other runners.

Sunday the 19th saw Charlotte Carr take on the Ravenscar Half, a challenging off-road trail race. The route included coastal paths, open fields, woodland and mixed tarmac, cinder and grass/ dirt surfaces. Charlotte completed in an impressive despite the scorching heat. Well deserved fish and chips in nearby Whitby were consumed shortly after.

Last Monday night, saw 6 runners from the club take on the local Trunce fell race at Oxspring, with Tara making her debut. Tim Daniell ran a new course PB. Also in action sporting our new off road kit was Jolene and Heather. Plus running their first Trunce of the year was David Downs and Charlotte Carr.

SRC members Amy Hutchinson and Charlotte Carr who took on the White Peak half and Ravenscar half marathons between them.

Transform Your Home and Garden: A Summer Project to Boost Your Living Space

As Summer approaches, there’s no better time to make improvements to your home and garden. With longer days and warmer weather, it's the perfect season to embark on projects that enhance your living space and breathe new life into your surroundings.

Start with your garden. Even small changes can make a signi cant di erence. Consider planting a variety of owers to create a vibrant, colourful display. Annuals and perennials can provide continuous blooms throughout the summer. Adding a vegetable patch not only o ers fresh, home-grown produce but also promotes sustainable living. Herbs like basil, mint, and rosemary are easy to grow and add avour to your cooking. Installing a water feature or bird bath can attract wildlife, making your garden a tranquil retreat. Creating a dedicated seating area with comfortable outdoor furniture can transform your garden into an inviting space for relaxation and social gatherings.

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of life. Choosing lighter colours can make spaces feel larger and more inviting. Updating your furniture or adding new accessories, such as cushions, throws, and artwork, can also rejuvenate your home. Consider incorporating houseplants; they not only improve air quality but also add a touch of nature indoors. For those looking to make more substantial changes, renovating your kitchen or bathroom can greatly enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal. ese improvements not only enhance your living experience but also add signi cant value to your property.

Embracing these projects can lead to a more enjoyable and functional home environment. Whether you’re looking to create a cosy sanctuary or an outdoor oasis, now is the time to start. Transform your space and enjoy the bene ts for years to come. Engaging in home and garden improvements can be a ful lling and rewarding endeavour, providing lasting satisfaction and comfort.

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VALLEY HILL’S SOCIAL RUN

On Wednesday night Valley Hill left their usual stomping ground of S35 and took a trip over the border to Rotherham to join a social run with running friends the Kimberworth striders.

Jayne Grayson said “It's great when different running clubs get together for a lovely evening social run.”

Several miles of running over a trail run around Wentworth finished with a drink after a perfect wednesday night.

PARR SECOND IN TRUNCE

Penistone runners were involved in several races over the course of the week and enjoyed a good deal of success.

The week started with the third in the Trunce series in Oxspring. George Parr was second in the men’s race in a time of 26-50. There were age category podium positions for Alan Knox (first over70 man), Barbara Haigh (first over70 lady) and Damian Kilpin (third over40 man).

Tuesday night saw the Rother Valley Relays and Penistone had a number of teams competing. The event involved having teams of four or three running legs of 5k.

The stand out team performance came from the men’s over50 team who were crowned champions. The team was led off by Martin Ball. In form Shaun Swallow ran leg 2 before handing over to Matt Robinson who passed the last leg honours to Andrew Pearson.

There was a creditable performance also from Penistone’s Mixed A team who placed sixth in the mixed team category. The team was made up of Gareth Irvine, Suzanne McGill, Will Hoyland and Hannah Shaw.

Thursday saw the Higham Hurtle take place on the trails around Higham, Silkstone and Dodworth. Damian Kilpin was first back for Penistone placing second overall. There were also prizes for Shaun Swallow (first over50 man), Alan Knox (first over70 man) and Kathryn Watson (first over70 lady).

Two Penistone runners competed in the Pontefract 10k. Peter Beever finished in 48-43 and was followed in by Gemma Nutton who clocked 49-56.

A good number of Penistone runners made the trip over to

Derbyshire on Saturday to take part in the challenging 20 mile Hathersage Hurtle in hot conditions. The race takes in the many Derbyshire hills around Hathersage and follows a stunningly scenic route. The club enjoyed success with Suzanne McGill grabbing first lady and Shaun Swallow claiming first over50 man. Jemma Williams also had a good run to come home fifth over40 lady. Others completing the course were Robin Clough, Chloe Worth, Heather Graham, Phil Hinchliffe, Chris Lowe and Tracy Woodward.

Dawn Broom had an impressive run at the NDRC Run Forest 5k where she took first place in the ladies over60 age category and her time of 21-49 rewarded her with a club record for the distance.

Steve Sanders competed in all three days of the Hayfield Fell races festival. The event involves three races across three days, the races being Hayfield May Queen (Friday), Mount Famine (Saturday) and Lantern Pike Dash (Sunday).

Damian Kilpin competed in the Mount Famine and Lantern Pike races and Sarah Walch did the Mount Famine race.

At the Keswick Mountain Festival 10k George Parr had an excellent run to take third place in 46-55.

On the parkrun scene there were second places for Lee Storey (Penistone) and Flynn Rogers (Hillsborough Juniors). There was a milestone for Danny Batty (400 parkruns). Age graded runners of the week were George Parr (75.29%), Lee Storey (74.49%), Sue Hall (72.22%), James Fryers (71.35%) and Ben Malcolm (71.33%).

Junior Trunce

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2, George Parr 26-50; 12, Daniel Hague 30-12; 16, Damian Kilpin 30-35; 18, Joe Sparks 30-45; 23, Oliver France 32-05; 29, Oliver Pike 32-51; 68, Oliver Found 36-42; 72, Matthew Coldwell 36-57; 81, Nick Pepper 37-16; 82, Martyn Goodwin 37-19; 96, Lesley Parker 38-35; 99, Stephen Storey 38-56; 106, Helen Wright 39-41; 107, Rhianna Banford 39-48; 109, Sarah Walch 39-57; 114, Alan Knox 40-29; 116, Stan Halstead 4039; 117, Jemma Williams 4040; 123, Steve Dickinson 41-32; 124, Chloe Worth 41-37; 168, Heath Ramsden 45-06; 186, Carl Matthewman 46-53; 198, Andrew Taylor 49-17; 203, Phil Hinchcliffe 50-56; 204, Chloe Hinchliffe 50-56; 209, Amelia Cottam 51-49; 210, Luke McGuinness 51-54; 237, Myfanwy Cross 55-22; 240, Tracey Woodward 55-57; 241, Ray Brown 56-16; 250, Barbara Haigh 01-00-05.

Barnsley Parkrun

29, Alex Melhuish 24-29; 55, Heath Ramsden 27-15; 63, Stuart Smith 27-57; 67, Susan Hall 28-30; 84, Lisa Hinchliffe 2947; 98, Daniel Batty 30-47; 142, Ruth Albaya Melhuish 35-02; 145, Karen Schofield 35-09.

Penistone Parkrun

2, Lee Storey 18-53; 10, Oliver France 20-49; 14, Oliver Pike 20-58; 20, Richard Williams 21-38; 22, Steven John Stead 21-57; 25, Ashley Howlett 2212; 29, Nick Pepper 22-26; 30, Michael Walsh 22-30; 38, Matthew Coldwell 22-50; 44, Hannah Shaw 23-07; 49, Daniel Cooper 23-29; 51, Lesley Parker 23-34; 65, Steve Storey 24-37; 96, Rory O'Sullivan 2628; 111, Dawn Broom 27-15; 112, John Broom 27-16; 172, Myfanwy Cross 32-12.

Finn Pepper 15-10. Senior Trunce

13-YEAR-OLD SETS UP SENIOR WIN

Stocksbridge 1st XI 151 all out (A Hirst 29, R Taylor 26)

Upper Haugh 155/8 (A Hibbert 3-35)

The 1st XI made the short trip to Upper Haugh, looking to build on last week's impressive win. Captain Vickers won the toss and elected to bat.

Opener Musgrove took to the attack, smacking a couple of early boundaries to kick things off. However, Haugh picked up two early wickets and the game was evenly balanced.

Four of the Stocksbridge's top 7 reached 20 and got good starts, however none could really kick on towards a half-century. Andy Hirst top scored with 29, well supported by debutant Rob Taylor (26), John Musgrove (23) and James Tevendale (23). After periods of looking on top and some batsmen looking set with solid starts, the 1sts would've probably wanted an extra 20-30 runs.

The response with the ball did not get off to an ideal start, as the Haugh openers went hard at the new ball. Opener Pearson in particular played his shots and raced into the 30s. A combination of aggressive shotmaking, the odd poor delivery and good old-fashioned bad luck, meant Haugh had raced to half of their required total.

Callum Haywood came into the attack and bowled with excellent control from the start. Chris Thwaites removed Pearson for 52, before then bowling captain Singh for 21, to potentially give Stocksbridge a sniff. Andy Hibbert then joined the party and started to really bring Stocksbridge back into the contest, removing Bacon and Pemberton. When Lintin was removed by James Tevendale, closely followed by two quick wickets for Haywood, setting up for a real tight finish. Unfortunately, Upper Haugh got over the line with 2 wickets to spare to claim victory.

An excellent game of cricket, with a lot to be pleased with. Another 20+ runs and the result may have been very different but fantastic character and fight shown in the field.

Stocksbridge 2nd XI 67-2 (S Perry 22*, M Hague 19*)

Houghton Main 66 all out (L Harris 4-23, T Perry 3-7)

The 2nd XI hosted Houghton Main 2nds this weekend, looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat last time out against Sprotbrough. Captain Ogley won the toss and elected to field...and what a decision it was. The king of swing Les Harris opened the bowling,

with his 13 year old apprentice, Tom Perry. The pair ripped through the Houghton Main top order in no time, leaving the visitors floundering at 13-5!

Young Tom Perry continues his sensational start to the season with unreal figures of 7 overs 3 for 7. The timeless Les Harris picked up four wickets, including captain Trickett, who top scored with 26. There was also two wickets for the returning Liam Grayson, as well as a wicket for Harry Hurst. A fantastic effort in the field, skittling Houghton for just 66.

The reply with the bat was led by openers Ogley and Carr, who saw off the new ball well. Houghton Main's openers bowled tightly, in particularly Safi, who's 6 overs went for just 9 runs. Unfortunately, Ogley and Carr both fell in quite quick succession, bringing Steve Perry and Matt Hague to the middle. The pair looked in control, hitting 3 boundaries each in a 46 run partnership to see the 2nds over the line. A thoroughly professional and clinical job sees the 2s pick up maximum points.

Photo by: Ian Revitt