16,000 attend Kelham Pride as Sheffield Labour commits to back ing event while Reform cuts support elsewhere
Sheffield Labour councillors have pledged to continue supporting Kelham Pride after this year’s event attracted more than 16,000 vis itors, making it the biggest celebration in the event’s history.
The commitment comes as Reform UK controlled councils in other parts of the country have moved to withdraw support from Pride events. In Durham, proposed funding cuts prompted a pub lic fundraising campaign, with the regional Trades Union Con gress stepping in to help. Meanwhile in Barnsley, the newly Re form‑led council has refused to fly the Pride flag.
Organisers say attendance at Kelham Pride rose from 11,500 in 2025 to more than 16,000 this year, with thousands of people com ing together to celebrate Sheffield’s diverse and welcoming com munities.
The event also brought thousands of visitors into Sheffield, sup porting local businesses, bars, cafés and independent traders across Kelham Island and Neepsend.
Sheffield Labour has committed to continuing council support for Kelham Pride and extending that commitment over the next three years.
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Council Approves 3G Pitch
Plans for a new all-weather 3G football pitch in Stocksbridge have taken a major step forward after funding for the project was formally approved by Sheffield City Council at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).
The decision comes after the scheme faced late scrutiny from several councillors last week, who raised questions over aspects of the project before ultimately giving the green light for the funding package.
With council approval now secured, the planning application for the long-awaited sports facility at Bracken Moor Lane has officially been submitted, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of the project.
The new 3G pitch forms part of the wider investment programme supported through the Stocksbridge Towns Fund and is expected to provide a much-needed yearround sports facility for the area.
If planning permission is granted, the pitch will be used by community groups, Stocksbridge High School, and both junior and senior teams linked to Stocksbridge Park Steels F.C.
The project has been in development for some time, with extensive
technical and site assessment work carried out to ensure the proposed location is suitable for the new facility.
Currently, many local youth and adult football teams are forced to travel outside Stocksbridge during periods of poor weather, when existing grass pitches become unplayable. The 3G pitch is expected to significantly improve access to training and matches throughout the year.
Graham Silverwood, the Stocksbridge Towns Fund Board member responsible for sports projects, said the funding approval and planning submission represented a major breakthrough.
“This is a really important step forward for a project that the community has wanted for many years,” he said.
“The work to make sure the site is suitable has been complex, but we are now in a position to move ahead with delivering a modern all-weather facility that will benefit local people of all ages.”
He added that the pitch would create new opportunities for schools, community football, and both adult and junior teams in Stocksbridge, helping keep sporting activity within the town.
Graham Furness, chairman of Stocksbridge Park Steels F.C., welcomed the progress.
“Getting to this stage has taken a huge amount of work from everyone involved and we are pleased to see the planning application now submitted,” he said.
“The demand for an all-weather facility in Stocksbridge is clear. Local teams regularly lose training and playing time during the winter months, and this development will make a massive difference for players, coaches, schools, and community groups across the area.”
Vice chairman Roger Gissing also praised the milestone, thanking everyone involved in bringing the project this far.
The approval of funding by councillors now clears one of the final major hurdles before planning consideration, with supporters of the scheme hopeful the development can move quickly to the next stage.
If approved, the facility is expected to strengthen sports provision in Stocksbridge and support football participation across the community for years to come.
Major Moorland Fire Causes Widespread Travel Chaos
A major wildfire that burned on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop destroyed around 200 hectares of land, with the devastating blaze causing severe disruption across key trans-Pennine routes last week.
Fire crews were at the scene tackling the large moorland fire in difficult conditions, supported by several specialist vehicles and partner agencies.
As firefighters tackled the blaze, the impact was felt far beyond the fireground itself, with the closure of the A628 Woodhead Pass causing major travel disruption between Sheffield and Manchester.
The A628 was closed in both directions between the A57 at Hollingworth and the A616 at Flouch, but the route eventually
reopened on the afternoon of Friday 26 June.
The closure created significant problems for commuters, freight traffic and other motorists who relied on the road as one of the main links between South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.
The disruption was made even worse by the closure of large parts of the A57 Snake Pass due to roadworks, which left drivers with limited options for crossing the Pennines.
Fire crews thanked the public for their patience and support, as well as the many messages of appreciation received during the incident.
Photo courtesy of Derby Mountain Rescue Team showed a view of the incident on the morning of Friday 26 June.
Motorcyclist Dies Following Collision with Tractor
A 44-year-old motorcyclist has tragically died following a collision involving a tractor on a rural lane in Thurgoland.
Emergency services were called to Copster Lane at around 7.16pm on Wednesday evening, June 24, after reports of a serious collision between a motorcycle and a tractor.
Despite the efforts of paramedics at the scene, the motorcyclist sadly died from his injuries. His family has been informed and is being supported by officers.
The driver of the tractor remained at the scene and is assisting South Yorkshire Police with their enquiries.
Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time, to come forward.
Thoughts are with the man's family, friends and all those affected by this devastating loss.
WANTED: PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
Stocksbridge, Chapeltown and High Green are at the start of an ambitious ten-year plan to reshape local employment, skills, enterprise and wellbeing. STEP Charity is the anchor delivery organisation for the area, and we are looking for a senior partnership manager to lead this work on the ground — bringing people together, getting things moving, and making sure public funding genuinely reaches local residents, community organisations and local businesses.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Develop and deliver the Employment, Skills, Enterprise and Wellbeing Strategy and delivery plan.
• Convene a local partnership across employment support, skills, health and enterprise.
• Build employer relationships and broker jobs, training and progression for local people.
• Lead a small frontline team based at our Business Centre in Stocksbridge.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Senior experience in employment, skills, enterprise or local economic development; a track record of turning partners and conversations into delivery; confident employer engagement; sound knowledge of the funding and commissioning landscape; line-management experience; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
ON 07469 937802
WINDOWS Add value to your home
In 1976 school-leaver Ian Clancy learned his trade at a local doubleglazing company before making the leap two years later of going it alone.
A young enthusiastic worker Ian was described as ‘always first on site and last on site’. It wasn’t long before the hard-working Ian bought his first and current premises on Manchester Road in Deepcar, and set up his own window company Deepcar.
These premises are now home to a new showroom featuring the latest range of products, from tiled roof system conservatories to composite doors.
Early success was to follow when in 1983 Ian was named winner of Yorkshire Televisions ‘Young Enterprise - Businessman of the year’ Ian still has the very first door made by Deepcar back in 1978. Still in perfect working order, the door sits proudly at the back of the showroom, illustrating Deepcar’s pride in their humble beginnings.
Ian beams “ Our aim is the same today as it was back then - we will provide the best products and best customer service.”
He continues “ In todays busy world we pride ourselves in looking after you the customer and will offer the same level of service whether you are having a new conservatory or a lock fixed on your window.
Ian’s son Tom and daughter Alice show the same hard-working and conscientious qualities as their father. They are now helping the successful window company build on the nearly 50 years of trading.
After nearly half a century of providing unparalleled products and service, Deepcar invite you to view the latest in home improvements at their showroom.
If its experience, quality and reliability you are looking for look no further than Deepcar.
Man charged with firearms offences
A man has been charged with firearms offences following an incident last week in Sheffield.
At 2.37pm Monday 22 June, neighbourhood officers on patrol observed a group of men acting suspiciously around a property on Forres Road, in Sheffield,
The group ran from officers. A subsequent search of the property located a firearm.
Hekon Mulegeta, aged 37, of Cromwell Street, Sheffield, is charged with possessing a self-loading / pump action smooth-bore gun, possessing a firearm when prohibited for five years and possessing ammunition for a shotgun when prohibited for five years.
Mulegeta has been remanded into custody ahead of appearing at Sheffield Crown Court on 24 July
NEW PICKLEBALL COURTS
Sheffield has become the UK’s leading city for outdoor pickleball, with 18 new courts now available in parks across the city.
Pickleball is a fast-growing racket sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is played on a smaller court with a paddle and a lightweight ball, making it easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Sheffield has responded to its growing popularity and now has more outdoor courts than anywhere else in the UK.
Sheffield City Council has worked with Courtside and Sheffield Pickleball Club to expand access to the sport, with new court markings now in place at:
Graves Park: 2 x full court pickleball lines (each within a tennis court)
Hollinsend Park: Corner markings for 2 x pickleball courts (each within a tennis court)
Millhouses Park: 2 x full court pickleball lines (each within a tennis court)
High Hazels Park: 4 x single lines to mark out the “kitchen” area only across two existing mini courts
Hillsborough Park: 4 x full court pickleball lines (across a single tennis court)
Abbeyfield Park:x 2
Norfolk Park: x 2
The new courts, which are now available to hire, increase the number of outdoor pickleball courts in Sheffield significantly, helping to meet growing demand for the sport and providing a widespread offer across the city so that it’s accessible to all.
Sheffield Pickleball Club is supporting the rollout by delivering free and low-cost sessions, helping beginners get started and building local communities around the sport.
At Hillsborough, High Hazels and Hollinsend, the sessions are free and it is £3.50 for two hours of pickleball at all other venues and sessions. These can be booked at Play Pickleball in Sheffield | Sheffield Pickleball Club.
Free Bike Repair Sessions
Free community bike repair sessions are returning to Fox Valley this summer, giving local residents the chance to learn essential maintenance skills and keep their bikes roadworthy.
Following the success of similar events in previous years, the Steel Valley Project has once again partnered with Trek Bicycles at Fox Valley and Cycling UK through its Big Bike Revival programme.
The free sessions are designed to help people of all ages gain confidence in maintaining and repairing their bicycles, while encouraging healthier and more sustainable travel.
Participants will learn practical skills, including how to fix a puncture, check tyre pressure, adjust brakes and gears, and carry out simple safety checks before heading out on a ride.
Organisers say the sessions are interactive and hands-on, with attendees encouraged to bring their own bikes so they can practise repairs and maintenance techniques themselves.
No previous experience is needed, making the workshops suitable for complete beginners as well as those looking to improve their bike maintenance skills.
As well as learning useful repair techniques, the sessions also offer a chance to meet fellow cyclists from the local area and pick up tips on keeping bikes in good condition for longer.
The workshops will run weekly on Thursday evenings from July 23 to August 20, 2026, at Trek Bicycles in Fox Valley.
All sessions are free to attend, but places are limited and must be booked in advance. Under-18s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite or through the Steel Valley Project Facebook page. www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/big-bike-revival-fix-it-sessions-tickets-1991070589732?aff=oddtdtcreator
Parking changes spark backlash from shoppers
PRIDE IN SHEFFIELD
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Councillor Ben Miskell, Sheffield Labour’s Deputy Leader and Chair of Economic Development, Culture and Skills, said:
“Kelham Pride is Sheffield’s Pride event and it was a huge success this year. More than 16,000 people came together to celebrate what makes our city special: our diversity, our inclusivity and our sense of community.
“Across the country, where Reform UK have taken control of councils, they have made a political choice to withdraw support from local Pride events. Sheffield Labour will take a different approach.
“Sheffield is a welcoming, friendly and diverse city, and we are proud of that. Those values cannot be taken for granted. Just look at what happened in Durham, where council support for Pride was withdrawn, leading to a public fundraising campaign and the regional Trades Union Congress stepping in to keep the event going.
“We want Kelham Pride to go from strength to strength. That’s why we’re committing to continue supporting the event and providing certainty over the next three years.
“Pride is not just a celebration. It is an opportunity for people to come together, support local businesses, boost our economy and send a clear message that everyone is welcome in Sheffield regardless of your sexuality, gender identity or race.”
Ben McGarry from Kelham Pride said:
“To everyone who attended Kelham Pride and helped make it such a special celebration, we are honoured and thank you. This is Sheffield’s Pride, and we are deeply grateful to our city, our LGBTQ+ family, and our allies for standing together. In challenging times, we look forward to strengthening Kelham Pride and together with the LGBTQ+ family let’s make sure Sheffield remains a fantastic, welcoming, inclusive place to live.”
New parking charges being introduced at Fox Valley have prompted a backlash from some regular visitors, with shoppers taking to social media to voice their frustration.
From Wednesday, 1 July, the Stocksbridge shopping centre will introduce a new parking system following what it describes as a detailed review of how the car park is used.
Under the new arrangements, parking for up to two hours will remain free, while stays of up to four hours will cost £3.50 and all-day parking will be £7.50.
Fox Valley says the changes are designed to keep parking spaces available for genuine visitors, make short
everyday trips simple and free, and support businesses across the centre.
Customers spending £5 or more at participating venues – Ponti's, Zorro Lounge, The Old George and Shackletons Café – will be able to validate their vehicle registration to receive a total of four hours' free parking.
However, the announcement has attracted criticism on social media, with a number of regular users saying the charges could discourage longer visits.
Some questioned why parking charges were being introduced at all, while others said they were concerned the changes could affect people using multiple shops, attending
appointments or spending longer in the centre. Several commenters also suggested they may choose to shop elsewhere if they have to pay to park.
Others, however, welcomed the move, arguing it would help prevent all-day parking by non-customers and make it easier for shoppers to find a space during busy periods.
Fox Valley has maintained that the changes are intended to improve parking availability and better support both retailers and hospitality businesses at the centre.
Town Mourns the Loss of Rugby Legend
Gribbins, a man whose name will forever be woven into the fabric of Stocksbridge Rugby Club.
Mick, affectionately known to generations as “Grov,” has been remembered as the greatest servant the club has ever known — a true club man whose dedication, loyalty and passion helped shape Stocksbridge Rugby Club into what it is today.
His passing has been met with profound sadness across the club and wider community, where he was admired not only for his extraordinary contribution to rugby, but for his unwavering commitment to the people and values at the heart of the sport.
For more than 50 years, Mick served as Club Secretary, dedicating much of his life to ensuring the club not only survived, but flourished. His tireless efforts behind the
scenes helped secure the foundations of the club both literally and figuratively.
Through decades of hard work, determination and steadfast commitment, Mick played a vital role in securing the club’s clubhouse, changing rooms and playing pitches. He was instrumental in driving sponsorship and funding initiatives that enabled Stocksbridge Rugby Club to grow, develop and thrive through changing times.
Yet those who knew Mick best say his contribution extended far beyond any official title.
He was the quiet force behind so much of the club’s success — giving his time, energy, knowledge and heart without seeking recognition. He carried out countless hours of unseen work, ensuring the club continued moving forward and creating opportunities for generations of players, supporters and families.
His legacy lives on in every corner of the club he helped build.
Every player who steps onto the pitches, every supporter who walks through the clubhouse doors, and every member who gathers under the Stocksbridge Rugby Club banner will continue to benefit from Mick’s extraordinary dedication.
Tributes have poured in from across the rugby community, all reflecting on a man whose impact reached far beyond the touchline.
Stocksbridge Rugby Club said in a statement: “Stocksbridge Rugby Club is stronger because of Mick, and his impact will continue to be felt for many years to come.”
The club also expressed its deepest condolences to Mick’s family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Mick “Grov” Gribbins leaves behind a remarkable legacy — one defined by service, loyalty and an enduring love for his club and community.
He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Rest in eternal peace, Grov.
The Stocksbridge community is mourning the loss of one of its most devoted and respected figures following the passing of Mick “Grov”
Anti-Social Behaviour
Local Election Boundaries Review: You can have your say
A review aimed at helping to shape new Council wards in Sheffield has been launched with the public being given the chance to have their say. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England wants to hear people’s views on where they live, to help make sure that the new wards reflect the size and shape of local communities.
An electoral review is being carried out to make sure that each local councillor represents about the same number of electors, and that the wards they represent reflect community identities.
Following an earlier consultation with the Council, the Commission concluded that Sheffield City Council needs 84 councillors to be able to operate effectively. This is the same number as it has now.
Launching the consultation on the electoral review of Sheffield, Bev Smith, Chair of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, said:
"We are looking for your views, as local people, on how you think Sheffield should be represented in wards that reflect local connections, communities and identities.
"By telling us about your community and the areas you identify with, you will help us
to create appropriate, fair and meaningful boundaries.
"We would like to hear about where you go to meet people, to shop, attend school or sporting events, whether a road, park or river acts as a dividing feature between communities or as its hub, and which neighbourhoods have joint community initiatives.
South Yorkshire Police has highlighted the work being carried out to tackle off-road bikes as part of a week-long campaign raising awareness of anti-social behaviour across the county.
The force says tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) remains a key priority, with officers using the national awareness week to shine a spotlight on the action being taken every day to respond to reports, support victims and improve neighbourhood safety.
Police say off-road bikes continue to cause significant problems in communities across South Yorkshire, with riders often involved in dangerous driving, anti-social behaviour and wider criminal activity.
According to the force, the bikes are frequently linked to crimes including drug distribution, rural and urban offending, and can also damage public spaces, farmland and local livelihoods.
South Yorkshire Police has a dedicated Motorcycle and Rural Crime Team (MARCT), whose specially trained offi-
"Hearing from local residents will give us important evidence to create our recommendations for a pattern of wards for Sheffield that ensures every area is represented fairly in local elections."
The consultation on this stage of the electoral review of Sheffield City Council lasts for ten weeks and closes on 31 August 2026. The Commission will use local views to help draw up its proposals for new ward boundaries.
There will be a further round of consultation once the Commission has drawn up its proposals. This second stage of the public consultation is expected to start on 24 November 2026.
Local people can provide their views via the Commission website at: https://www.lgbce. org.uk/all-reviews/sheffield
cers use off-road motorcycles to pursue offenders and tackle illegal bike use across roads, fields and public pathways.
The force says the team seizes increasing numbers of off-road bikes each year but stresses that enforcement alone is not enough to solve the problem.
Officers work alongside neighbourhood policing teams to target enforcement in hotspot areas while also carrying out problem-solving initiatives designed to prevent offending and educate riders about the dangers associated with illegal off-road bike use.
South Yorkshire Police also works in partnership with local authorities to make affected areas less accessible to off-road bikes, including the installation of preventative measures such as A-frame barriers.
The force is encouraging members of the public to continue reporting anti-social behaviour and illegal off-road bike activity to help officers identify hotspots and take action against those responsible.
MUSICAL GRANT
Bradfield Parish Council has awarded a grant to the Upper Don Valley Concert Band,
The band’s Musical Director, Luke, and trumpet player, Jack, recently visited parish council
officers to collect the cheque on behalf of the organisation.
The Upper Don Valley Concert Band thanked Bradfield Parish Council for its generous support, saying the funding will help the band continue to grow and expand its community music activities across the Upper Don Valley.
HomeGrown Arts Festival Returns for 2026
The HomeGrown Arts Festival returns this autumn, celebrating creative talent across the Upper Don Valley.
Now in its fifth year, the festival is organised by the Upper Don Arts Community (UDAC), a charitable organisation that promotes and supports local artists, makers, performers and other creatives by helping to showcase their work.
HomeGrown 2026 will run from 9–18 October, with events being planned at venues across the valley. Locations include Voyager Art Space on Manchester Road, a social enter-
prise that provides a platform for local arts talent and which grew out of the original HomeGrown concept.
Organisers are now inviting participants to take part in HomeGrown 2026. Artists, performers, makers, writers, musicians, dancers, singers and photographers are all encouraged to bring their talents, ideas and enthusiasm to the festival.
To learn more, visit the UDAC/HomeGrown stall at the Bolsterstone Festival this weekend or go to www.udachomegrown.com
JULY
WEDNESDAY
1 Stocksbridge and District WI are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, 7:15 for 7:30pm start. We will be having a presentation from South Yorkshire Swan & Wildlife Hospital. Visitors and new members are welcome. Further details 07917021268
FRIDAY
3-5 Hoylandswaine’s annual festival - live music, scarecrow trail, art & crafts, children’s activities etc. Details - Fb Hoylandswaine Events Group.
SATURDAY
4-7 - Brushstrokes & Colour - Art Exhibition by villagers 12.003.00. Therapeutic Art Workshop Tues 12.00 - 2.00. Refreshments. Hoylandswaine Church S36 7JQ. 07974 969319 workshop bookings.
4 Bolsterstone Festival. Noon to 5pm. “All the Fun of the Fair” In the village field, pub, hall, and Church. Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir, Outdoor Cafe, Deepcar Brass Band, Classic Cars exhibition, Piglets, Owl man, Arts and Crafts, Bouncy Castle, Big Slide, Face Painting, Games, with lots of Stalls and more…
4 Cream Teas in Bolsterstone Village Hall 12-5pm
SUNDAY
5 Bullhouse Chapel is open every Saturday for quiet reflection or to learn about the history of this 334 year old Independent Chapel from 2pm until 4pm. We put the Sun-
day School banner on display for Pentecost Sunday and have decided to leave it out until the end of September. We will be holding our usual Christian Sunday service at 2.30pm on the 5th July.
THURSDAY
9 Chapeltown WI will be holding their meeting at 7.30 pm in Chapeltown Methodist Church. Sarah Lewis will explain Mindful Paint- along with anonymous craft. The competition is for A Mouse in any medium. New members and visitors will always be made welcome.
9 Stocksbridge & District history Society Meeting- Christ Church Hall 7 PM. - Speaker - George S. . South Yorkshire Asylum - Its history and Valley Patients.. All are welcome to this well researched and interesting insight.
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 to meet us and see if you like us. Bass voices are needed so have
a go at singing in the Bath first! Contact 01226 764642 for more information
Baby and Toddler group at the Christian Centre, Cedar Road S36 1AS. Mondays during term-time 9.30 - 11.30 am. Drop in anytime. Sponsored by T.A.R.A.
Every Monday Indoor Bowling 1.30 to 3.30 at At Aidans Church Hall Sheffield Road Oxspring No experience needed, equipment supplied. Everyone welcome. Gentle fun exercise.
MONDAY ART GROUP at STEPS, The VENUE, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge.
Every Mon 10.00 - 12 noon. £8 per session. Excellent tutor - watercolour, acrylics, pastels etc. Beginners upwards. Just come along and try a free taster session!
TUESDAYS
CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) Tea, coffee, cakes, dominoes and other games, and friendship. Every Tuesday 2-4 pm at St Andrew’s Church, High Street, Penistone. (Next to the library).For more details: 07903 628820
Deepcar Drop-In every Tuesday from 10am - midday at St John’s Church, Deepcar. All are welcome for drinks, cake and company. Thorncliffe Bowling Club invites you to their social bowling afternoons on their greens at the end of Mortomley Close, High Green,S35 3HZ at 1:45 pm. Coaching is available if you have never played before. The cost is £3 with a cup of tea or coffee
On LISTINGS
Stocksbridge Bowling Club, on Linden Crescent, will be holding crown green bowling sessions for non members (followed by refreshments) twice weekly. Tuesdays starting at 1.30 pm and Thursdays starting at 5.30pm. Your first session will be free. All equipment and training will be provided. Please come along and enjoy.” This starts on 14th April.
WEDNESDAYS
Everyone is welcome at the Tea and Chat group - 1:00-3:00pm every Wednesday afternoon at St Leonards Church Wortley. Pop in for a drink and a chat. Contact Joan for more details: 0114 2887435
Thurgoland Community Choir, every Wednesday 7pm - 9:30pm Holy Trinity Church, Thurgoland. Enjoy Scrabble? Why not come along to our friendly Scrabble Club We meet between 12noon and 3pm on Wednesdays at the British Legion Club, Chapeltown £1 per session Everyone welcome St. Marys Church, Bolsterstone - Wednesdays from 10am to 12.30pm. Please come along for a chat to our popular Wednesday coffee morning for tea or coffee alongside our delicious homemade cakes in a warm friendly atmosphere. Do join us, it is open to all.
THURSDAYS
Open House Community Café
Everyone is welcome at Open House, our new community café - 1:30-3:30pm every Thursday at Holy Trinity Thurgoland Church. Pop in for coffee, cakes and a chat.
Contact Hannah for more details: hannahosandoval@gmail.com
The South Yorkshire Bonsai Society, meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month at Deepcar Village Hall 8 to 10 p.m.
High Green Fitness and Fun Aerobics and Activities Paces campus, High Green Thursday 10am12:30pm £4 per person. Call Margaret for more info 0114 284 7190
Volunteer Thursdays at Greave House Farm Trust. Enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise, meeting new friends. Any time between 10am and 4pm. Bring a packed lunch. Also monthly work days on 2nd Saturday. For more info contact Barbara: 07724505911or email greavehouse@yahoo.co.uk
‘WARM WELCOME’ for everyone at The Christian Centre, Cedar Road every Thursday between 9 a.m. & 2 p.m. Meet & Chat - Enjoy a snack - games to play.
Second Thursday of every month, Penistone WI meet at St Mary’s Church, Talbot Road, Penistone S36 9ED at 7pm. An opportunity to meet and socialise with other women in your local area, listen to guest speakers, watch demonstrations, and the option to join additional craft and games groups. Refreshments and raffle are also available. Come and try it out for £5 and if you like it - join us!
FRIDAYS
Stocksbridge Community Care Group’s Friday Drop In Service for elderly residents is once again being held weekly at The Venue,
between 10am and 3pm. For a small charge visitors can enjoy a hot drink, company, games, talks and a light lunch. For further information contact Dave Owen on 0114 2864426.
Start up of Hatha Yoga Class at Stocksbridge Christian Centre, Cedar Road.Fridays, 10.00 am11.15am. All abilities welcome. Just come along to meet Holly - 07462 568 723 - Bring a mat please.
SATURDAYS
Thorncliffe Bowling Club invite you to their afternoon Shuffles Bowling Session at 1:45 .The greens are at the end of Mortomley Close, High Green,S35 3HZ. Coaching can be given if you have never played before. The cost is £3 with a cup of tea or coffee.
SUNDAYS
Join us at 9.30am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Grenoside, S35 8RL Salt Box Lane crossroads (not 1st Sunday in April or October)
WINNER OF RARE LEADMILL DANCEFLOOR ANNOUNCED
A rare guitar crafted from The Leadmill’s original dance floor and signed by legends of Sheffield music has been presented to its new owner following a hugely successful fundraising prize draw.
The Leadmill is pleased to announce that Lara Disco has won the very special guitar, signed by Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Richard Hawley, Def Leppard, Bring Me The Horizon, The Human League, Milburn and Reverend and the Makers. Lara was invited as a special guest to Joe Carnall Jnr’s soundcheck at Yellow Arch on Saturday 6 June, where she received the guitar from The Leadmill team.
Speaking about winning the prize draw, Laura said: “Honestly, I was in complete shock when I found out. I never entered expecting to win. I genuinely donated because I wanted to support The Leadmill”
Lara, a lifelong Sheffield resident, has had a connection to The Leadmill for more than two decades.
“The Leadmill has been part of my life for over twenty years. I think I was around fourteen when I first started attending gigs there and it quickly became one of my favourite places.”
Only six of these signed dancefloor guitars exist. This prize draw is the latest in a series of fundraising efforts, generating well over £10,000 from hundreds of generous supporters to help The Leadmill secure a new home following its forced eviction last year.
Lara added: “Winning the guitar means so much because it feels like owning a small piece of Sheffield’s cultural history rather than simply winning a prize.”
“The soundcheck experience itself was amazing. Being able to watch a band perform in such an intimate environment is something
very few people get to experience. It felt incredibly special and something I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”
“Everyone involved made us feel so welcome. We were looked after from the moment we arrived and I can’t thank everyone enough for making it such a memorable day.”
Further exclusive items and supporter opportunities will be launched in the coming weeks as part of the ongoing efforts to safeguard a future venue for grassroots music.
A Leadmill spokesperson added: ‘We’re thrilled to hand this very special guitar to Lara. It represents a piece of our live music heritage, and we’re delighted it’s going to someone who truly values what The Leadmill stands for and the world class artists this amazing city has produced. We also want to thank everyone who entered the prize draw. Every donation is vital in helping us find a new home and bring The Leadmill back to music fans.’
About The Leadmill:
The Leadmill has been at the heart of Sheffield’s music and cultural scene for over four decades as a thriving and proudly independent venue. After hosting its final show at its home of 45 years in June 2025 due to eviction, the venue is now raising funds to secure a sustainable new space for live music, club nights, comedy and culture — creating jobs, opportunities and future talent while preserving its unique heritage.
The crowdfunding campaign is live now and will be open to supporters locally and beyond, it can be accessed here:
Much loved Husband of Muriel, devoted Father of Andrew and Caroline, Father-in-Law of Cherie and Justin and Grandad to Hannah, Ben, Robin, and Emma.
Funeral service to be held Monday 6th July at Grenoside Crematorium, 2.30pm.
No flowers please. Donations if desired to Dementia UK.
The family would like to thank all at Woodhill Grange for all their care.
HUDSON Jennifer Margaret
Passed away peacefully 22nd June aged 94.
Funeral service to take place Wednesday 8th July, 12:30pm at Grenoside Crematorium South Chapel.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be made to Royal Osteoporosis Society and St Luke’s Hospice. Informal dress, no black.
Loving Mother, Friend, and Grandmother to Amelia, Joshua, Shelbey, Leah and Courtney. Jennifer will be dearly missed by all those close to her.
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Glyn, Carl, James and the family of Gloria wish to thank everyone who attended the funeral on Friday 5th June and appreciate the cards, messages and expressions of sympathy.
Would also like to thank Celebrant Christine Cheetham for a wonderful service and Dyson Funeral Service for their impeccable service.
A total of £169.50 was collected and donated to Belmont Care Home.
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25-6-2026 on one of the hottest days of the year.
The 57 bus to Sheffield was stopped at Wood Royd by a road block. We know what’s happened they’ve had a job ticket pulled the barriers across the road that have been there for weeks on end
and started digging the road up without telling the bus companies beforehand. Old people, babies, the infirm, heavy bags of shopping, appointments to keep. All abandoned. The disruption caused to people that day and all the subsequent buses that followed are incalculable. Fat cat companies. No scruples or common decency.
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DEEPCAR’S STONE-AGE ARROW FACTORY LOCAL HISTORY UNEARTHED
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Deepcar is world famous for what’s buried in a tiny patch of land on a spur overlooking the Don and Little Don confluence, that’s ten to twelve thousand years old (near the start of the Middle Stone Age – the Early Mesolithic). Folk that long ago (before the Neolithic) hitherto were assumed nomadic, but here was found the first “convincing evidence of a dwelling structure”, to use Jeffrey Radley and Paul Mellars’ phrase.
That’s from the account of their April/May 1962 archaeological dig, in the wake of lots of small flints (microliths) turning up there since 1948, collected by local amateur Fred Hepworth. The total area of finds measures 44 square-metres – that might have been larger, except for 19th century quarrying shortening by about twenty yards the distance to the edge of the forty-foot high cliff.
The built remains they revealed occupy a levelled-out hollow (at its widest eleven feet by seven). Large stones of two types, both distinctly rounded by water action, had been brought up from the river to make a circle (of gritstone, split lengthways and set on end) within an arc (of quartzite). In situ sandstone bedrock had been prised off and upended.
The outermost rocks appear to be the base of a windbreak (to counter the exposure here to gusts funnelled down converging valleys), the rest employed as footings or covering weights of some sort of shelter. Inside this, in places, is very hardened earth and one of three hearths – two others lie just outside its presumed open southern (sunny) end. Most soil has been greatly disturbed, explaining why no charcoal could be isolated nor post-holes identified –despite groups of stones looking like they had been wedged around posts.
As to the site’s use, an enormous number (circa 23,000) of microliths were discovered, mainly of opaque white flint sourced from the Yorkshire wolds, as well as a black variety from Derbyshire. These were the part-worked ‘blanks’, waste from knapping, flakes awaiting further work, or the finished items. Mesolithic expert Andrew Myers in 2015 analysed them, concluding that broken microliths were being replaced, but on top of that a substantial extra
stock was manufactured, with Deepcar unique in this respect.
So what were they making? Notably the tips and the barbs of arrows. The shafts also were fashioned: shaped and smoothed by notched flint flakes. Apparently they were gearing up for intensive hunting.
They were after red deer; in the early autumn rutting season, when they’re in concentrations, hinds included, and easy prey. Dominant stags are trying to keep other males away from their females, at the same time focusing on dominance contest as their means to retain them. Thus distracted, the stags are less alert to potential predation, even while they’re in the clearings they favour for displaying. Archers can get in close, with an unobstructed line of fire.
A surplus of venison could be smoked or wind-dried for storage, and hides and antlers processed for clothing/tents and tools respectively. All to be transported back to a lowland Trent valley main home, where foraging (including small animal trapping) provided the balance of annual food and resource needs.
So why this particular perch and locale? Clearly, it allows good views along the Little Don and up the Don valleys to monitor deer. More than that, it probably afforded a perfect vantage to see them assemble nearby: Radley & Mellars suggest the flat expanse immediately under the spur was once a shallow lake. If so, extensive fishing additionally was available. A combination of advantages occurring nowhere else in the wider landscape presumably rendered the spot pretty irresistible.
That the structures were permanent and repeatedly visited, Myers argues is supported by the unprecedented sheer quantity of flints, the effort in finding and hauling up big stones, seemingly different phases of construction, and the likely series rather than combined working of the three hearths.
Instead of a camp on a circuit of such, from which a few nomads quickly moved on in search of somewhere richer in resources, it seems Deepcar was for generations a residence during a key period of the year when it was a place of abundance; with a range of tasks to do, maybe for the community more widely than only hunters.
Plan of excavated site features at Deepcar. Redrawn by Myers from Radley & Mellars
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MORE THAN 3,000 POTHOLES NEED REPAIRING
Sheffield councillors have said they are cracking down on the private company in charge of fixing potholes as thousands reported during winter remain unrepaired, writes Lucy Ashton BBC South Yorkshire political reporter.
Amey has a £2.2bn contract to look after Sheffield’s roads, with more than 3,000 potholes needing attention in the city, according to the contractor.
Councillor Mark Rusling, Labour lead for potholes on Sheffield City Council, said councillors had not been “strong enough” on Amey and needed more oversight of the contract.
Amey said its average response time to “temporarily repair an urgent pothole” in 2026 was under 24 hours.
Amey splits pothole repairs into urgent category one and non-urgent category two.
There were 148 urgent potholes temporarily repaired and awaiting permanent repair as of 16 June.
In addition, there were 3,075 non-urgent potholes requiring attention.
The council said hazardous potholes must be made safe within 24 hours, with Amey then having 28 days to make a permanent repair.
Resources were being redirected to reduce the repairs backlog, the authority added.
Mark Rusling, from Sheffield City Council, says councillors have not been “strong enough” on contractor Amey
Rusling, the new chairman of the environmental services committee, said he would be meeting with Amey along with council leader Fran Belbin.
Councillors on the committee say they have received complaints about road conditions across the city and have found it difficult to navigate the system to get potholes dealt with.
Rusling said: “Sheffield has had the Streets Ahead contract for 12 years now and I don’t think we have been strong enough on Amey and had democratic oversight of the things that are happening in that contract.
“There has never been a councillor on the strategic board which oversees that contract and that is something I’m changing, I’m going to sit on that board and will be speaking loud and clear.”
There will be a meeting with Amey in July where potholes will discussed as a “top priority”.
In future Amey will be required to put up road signs explaining timescales for repairs.
Rusling said: “There is a Department for Transport dashboard that gives councils a traffic light colour for the state of their roads.
“Sheffield is currently amber and I’m very clear I want us to be green by Christmas.”
Amey said there was no monthly target for pothole repairs as it depended on many factors, including the extent of repairs.
It said a permanent repair to an urgent pothole was completed in an average of 21 days, well within the required timescale of 28 days.
An extra 65 roads which are starting to show the need for work have been added to the hundreds already on a resurfacing programme and will be “future-proofed” by an extra waterproof coating.
A report by Sheffield Council said Amey was trying to communicate better with councillors and residents.
The report said: “The backlog increased during January and February as Amey’s repair teams were moved to deal with the most hazardous potholes first to make sure roads remained safe.
“This meant less urgent pothole repairs built up for a time. During April and May, more teams were moved back to these lower-priority repairs to help reduce the backlog.”
Penistone out in force at Barnsley 10K
Penistone Footpath Runners enjoyed a busy week of racing across road, trail, fell and parkrun, led by a huge club turnout at the Barnsley 10K.
Forty-four Penistone runners completed the popular local race, with Sean Pitt leading the club home in 18th place in 36-02. Richard Heppenstall followed in 24th place in 36-44, taking second in the men’s over50 category, while Martin Ball was 53rd in 39-06 and Alex Harris 60th in 39-26.
Jade Crosby produced one of the standout runs of the day, finishing seventh lady overall in 41-19 with a course personal best. Daniel Rushforth, Alex Crosby and Ian Neville were all close behind, with Neville placing fifth in the men’s over60 category.
Rachael Mayston and Suzanne McGill both ran strongly, taking second and third respectively in the ladies over50 category. Further down the field, there were notable performances from Nick Pepper, who recorded a personal best, Alex Crosby with a 58-second course best, Dan Cooper with his fastest time on the course, and Ian McNulty, who broke 50 minutes again.
Sara Wolstenholme also improved by more than ten minutes on last year’s time, while Sue Hall won the ladies over65 category and Barbara Haigh won the ladies over75 category.
Penistone were also strongly represented at the Midsummer Mad Dash, where Flynn Rogers led the club home with an excellent 12th place overall in 37-08, placing fifth in the senior men’s category.
Hannah Shaw was first Penistone lady and fourth lady overall, clocking 40-41. Robin Clough finished 41st in 42-51 and was
fifth in the men’s over55 category. There was further age-category success through Jill Scrivens, who was second in the ladies over55 category, Sara Wolstenholme, who was third in the ladies over50 category, and Amelia Cottam and Mandy Mallinder, who were both fourth in their categories.
Barbara Haigh claimed victory in the ladies over75 category in 1-00-19, while Raymond Brown won the men’s over85 category in 1-05-35.
Penistone also enjoyed an excellent evening at The Trunce Race 5, with Richard Cottam taking overall victory in 26-49.
Oliver France was next back for the club in 21st place in 32-16, followed by Daniel Rushforth, who ran 32-43 for a personal best. Ash Howlett finished 34th in 33-23, with Steve Sanders also recording a personal best in 33-48. Hannah Shaw was third female overall in 34-19, just ahead of clubmate Josie Smith in 34-22, while Jon Hallam, Phil Hinchliffe, Shaun Swallow and Chloe Hinchliffe were also among the club’s leading finishers. Kim Rogers also recorded a personal best, finishing in 50-14.
At the Round Sheffield Run, the popular multi-stage trail event linking the city’s parks and green spaces, Flynn Rogers produced a superb performance to finish tenth overall in 1-13-49, seven minutes quicker than last year. Gareth Irvine followed in 1-41-30, with Russell Lynam 1-52-32, Ben Thorogood 1-5445, Harriet Drouin 2-12-27 and Kirsty Rogers 2-25-12 also completing the event.
Flynn also capped an excellent week by winning the 2025/26 South Yorkshire Schools Orienteering League in the year 12/13 boys’ category.
On the fells, Damian Kilpin and Steve Sanders represented Penistone at Tom’s Bransdale Fell Race in the North York Moors, held under the Esk Valley Fell Club and Lets Run banner. The race covered eight hard miles in hot conditions, with Kilpin producing a strong run to finish 19th overall in 1-09-13 and second in the men’s over45 category. Sanders followed in 27th place in 1-13-03, taking third in the men’s over50 category.
Chris Hodgson also tackled the Blencathra Fell Race in the Lake District, a demanding 13km English Championship race with 825m of climb. Hodgson completed the tough course in 1-39-32, finishing 271st overall and 69th in the men’s over50 category.
At parkrun, 50 Penistone seniors ran across 15 venues. Ashley Firth led the way with first place at Penistone in 18-45, where Oliver France completed a Penistone one-two in 19-21 and Suzanne McGill was second female in 22-03 on her 150th parkrun. Joanne Sammon also marked a milestone at Penistone, completing her 100th parkrun, while Andrew Taylor volunteered for the 50th time.
Richard Cottam was first at Rotherham in 16-56, with Martin Ball also first in the men’s over50 category. Dawn Godley was second female at Barnsley, while there were away category wins for John Broom and Dawn Broom at Birchall Playing Fields, Keith Gordon at Brueton, Julia Johnson at Huddersfield, James Fryers at The Pastures, Kelvin Bowskill at Waverley Lakes and Matthew Coldwell at Middleton Woods. The weekend’s leading age-graded performances came from Julia Johnson (83.78%), Richard Cottam (82.48%), Dawn Broom (81.22%), Dawn Godley (76.80%) and Suzanne McGill (76.04%).
TIGERS WARM TO VICTORY
SHEFFIELD rose to the occasion to claim all three league points on offer against Leicester as they ran out 53-37 winners at Owlerton.
The Tigers defied the odds to beat their opponents, who have proved to be something of a bogey side in recent meetings, despite being without injured No.1 Jack Holder. They opened with two 4-2s in the opening four races before back-to-back 5–1s saw them open up a 12-point lead on the nightas well as moving ahead on aggregate.
The visitors clawed their way back into contention though and the gap was reduced to just four points as the Lions claimed three advantages in the next five.
But just as they did in their two previous home outings, the Tigers came out after the interval in determined mood and executed another strong finish.
First, Chris Holder and Jye Etheridge combined for a 5-1 in Heat 12 before Josh Pickering and Anders Rowe scored a 4-2 in Heat 13.
Tigers thought they’d wrapped up all the points with a race to spare, but visiting Rising Star Joe Thompson had other ideas to
take second as he came charging underneath Etheridge in the latter stages of Heat 14, making contact with the Tigers’ reserve’s front wheel, to set up a last heat decider for the aggregate point.
The visitors required a 5-1 to force a Super Heat and it was thought an anti-climatic finish had been provided when Ryan Douglas’ machine came to a halt on the opening lap.
But with Chris Holder away and gone, captain Josh Pickering then once again turned on the style as he reeled in Lions skipper Sam Masters for a fourth and final 5-1 of the night.
Team manager Simon Stead said: “That was for Jack that one!
“I was really proud of the team spirit, the determination that we showed because that was always going to be tough, no doubt about it.
“But we got our heads down, we focussed and we dug deep.
“I think we covered Jack as best we could, it’s not ideal but it’s virtually impossible to replace what Jack does here on a weekly basis.
“But everyone showed moments and I’m really proud of that result.” Heat-leaders Chris
Holder and Josh Pickering stepped up to the plate tremendously as they both scored 13 points apiece - and they were supported superbly by second strings Anders Rowe and Leon Flint who both secured three race wins apiece on their way to double figures each.
Jye Etheridge demonstrated more of his battling qualities in the Steel City whilst Rising Star Luke Killeen found things tough on a night where former Sheffield skipper Kyle Howarth, dubbed a potential trump card for the visitors, also had a night to forget as he failed to score before crashing out after flipping his bike off the start line.
The result moves the Tigers up to second in the standings as they now face a fortnight break before hosting King’s Lynn on Thursday, July 9 (7.30pm).
SHEFFIELD 53: Chris Holder 13+2, Josh Pickering 13+1, Leon Flint 11+1, Anders Rowe 10, Jye Etheridge 5+1, Luke Killeen 1+1, Jack Holder R/R.
LEICESTER 37: Ryan Douglas 11, Joe Thompson 10, Sam Masters 8+1, Nick Morris 6+1, Drew Kemp 2+1, Kyle Howarth 0, Dan Thompson R/R.
Sheffield win the aggregate point 94-86.
HARRIERS ROUND SHEFFIELD RUN
A busy weekend for social running club High Green Harriers as it was The Round Sheffield Run starting and finishing at Endcliffe park.
The 15-mile route was certainly challenging for John Weatherall and Wendy Richardson on the Saturday, with temperatures hitting the 32-degree mark, finishing in 2 hours 15 minutes, which was a fantastic result in the heatwave.
On Sunday, David Tracey and Jayne Grayson ran and as predicted that it would rain at 11am, and it did, which was welcome, as though not as hot as Saturday, it was still very warm.
The race is a mixture of trail and road and has some very painful uphill sections that are not for the faint-hearted.
David was super happy finishing in 1 hour 51, and Jayne was just over the 2-hour mark but with a tiny fall on the way back in, she was happy to have no broken bones.
Girls fly the flag in 10K
An exceptionally busy weekend for the ladies of Stocksbridge Running Club, with the girls flying the flag close to home at both days of the Round Sheffield Run, and over in Barnsley for the Barnsley 10k. On the Sunday club stalwart Tara Petch shaved an absolutely incredible 19 minutes from her time last year, proving that mental resilience and general fortitude pays off! Jenny Elsegood was also running in the Sunday wave, and finished in 1:31:11 and an extremely impressive 19th female overall. Club power houses Cathy Steel and Kate Fewkes were in action on the Saturday, and both achieved personal best times on the challenging course. Stocksbridge Running Club is proud to have athletes return to tackle this 11-stage year upon year, with the focus
being on club camaraderie and support for fellow athletes.
Barnsley saw action by means of the council-organised Barnsley 10k; a shorter road race that stands in direct contract to the 24km of hilly and winding trails featured in the Round Sheffield Run. Amy Hutchinson and Nicola Spencer both demonstrated commendable form, with Hutchinson pulling out a stunning performance to finish 3rd in her age category and in the top 5% of female athletes.
Stocksbridge Running Club continues to meet socially on a Monday evening for inclusive 8km and 10km runs, details of which can be found on their Facebook page.
Valley Hill Runners’ The Midsummer Mad Dash
The annual event takes in the best local trails around High Green, covering approximately 4.5 miles with around 634ft of elevation gain with a real mix of terrain including: Woodland trails, Rolling hills and undulations.
Organisers praised all the runners in really hot conditions. Overall Winner: Adrien Gallet
1st Place: Adrien Gallet (0:30:59). Peak Fell And Trail Crew
2nd Place: James Garner (0:34:06). Hillsborough & Rivelin RC
3rd Place: Edward John (0:34:08). Steel City Striders RC Female Podium Finishers: 1st Place: Rebecca Ryan (0:38:13). Rotherham Running Club
2nd Place: Hannah Munro (0:38:25). Dronfield running club
3rd Place: Harriet Davies (0:39:30). Steel City Striders RC
Runners taking part in The Midsummer Mad Dash 2026. Photo by: Jody Smith
