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An eight-year-old fundraiser from Sheffield who has spent the past three summer holidays raising money for animal charities has taken on her biggest challenge yet – climbing Wales’ highest mountain with her six-yearold brother. Matilda, eight, and her younger brother Thom, six, climbed Mount Snowdon, accompanied by their two-year-old family dog Scout, to raise money for national charity Pets As Therapy (PAT), which supports people in hospitals, care homes, schools and other settings through visits from volunteers and their temperament- assessed PAT Dogs and Cats. The challenge continues what has become an annual summer fundraising tradition for Matilda, who came up with the idea of raising money to help animals herself.
Last year, she reached the summit of Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, to raise money for a local animal sanctuary. This year, she chose Pets As Therapy and persuaded little brother Thom to join her for the climb. Matilda said: “I found it harder than Scafell Pike. I really enjoyed it because I got to walk into a cloud and I’ve never been in a cloud before. We did it because we are aiming to get a therapy dog for our school and we know that this charity can help us with this.” Thom added: “I liked it because lots of people said, “well done”. It was a tough climb, but I felt happy at the top.” Continued on page 2
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Local News ...continued from front page The family’s connection to the benefits of therapy dogs comes through Matilda and Thom’s parents, Richard and Amelia, who are both teachers. They previously took their own family dog into school to read with children and saw first-hand the difference having a dog present could make. They noticed anxiety levels reduce among pupils and saw one child, who had a genuine fear of dogs, gradually build her confidence and trust around their dog. Her experience was so positive that her family later went on to get a dog of their own. It was seeing the impact their own dog could have on children that helped inspire the family to support Pets As Therapy. Alongside raising money for the charity, Matilda and Thom hope their efforts will help their own school, St John the Baptist Primary School in Penistone, benefit from visits from a PAT Dog in the future. Matilda said: “It would help some students come to school and feel ready to learn if they had a PAT Dog there.”
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The family hopes visits from a PAT Dog will create more moments of magic in the classroom, helping children feel calmer, more confident and ready to learn – particularly those with additional SEND and social and emotional needs. Dad Richard said: “We are really proud of both children. Matilda asked us a couple of years ago if she could raise money for a charity and we wanted to support that. Her charity challenges have grown in difficultly each year and now it’s great that her younger brother is also involved. They already have grand plans for next year! Animal charities are generally something that we like to support, as a family, and Pets as Therapy have been very supportive and appreciative of their efforts. Huge thanks to all friends and family who donated.” Kelly Caple, from Pets As Therapy, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Matilda and Thom for choosing to support Pets As Therapy with such a fantastic challenge. “For Matilda to have made fundraising for animal charities an annual tradition at just eight years old is incredibly special, and to have Thom joining her this year makes
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their Snowdon challenge even more inspiring. “Across the UK, more than 6,200 Pets As Therapy volunteers and their pets bring moments of magic to over 631,000 people every year through visits to more than 6,600 schools, hospitals, care homes and community settings. Last year alone, our volunteers made around 133,000 visits, creating millions of small but meaningful moments of connection that help lift moods, reduce anxiety and ease loneliness. “Every pound Matilda and Thom raise will help us continue sharing those moments of magic with people who need them most.” Anyone wishing to support Matilda and Thom’s fundraising efforts for Pets As Therapy can visit: https://www. justgiving.com/page/matilda-thom-cottam-3 To find out more about Pets As Therapy visit https://www. petsastherapy.org/ PAT and Penistone St John’s Primary School would love to hear from anybody in the Barnsley/Sheffield area with a suitable/trained therapy dog who would be interested in visiting the school.
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Concerns raised Reform UK win by-election after over sewage councillor resigns discharges following torrential rain ...continued from front page A Deepcar resident has raised concerns about sewage and water pollution in the Little Don and River Don following the heavy rainfall that hit North Sheffield on Thursday 27 August. The area experienced a huge downpour, resulting in localised flooding and putting significant pressure on the local drainage and sewerage network. Ben Bradley said he was alarmed to discover a fantastic councillor and a really great candi- the number of Combined Sewer Overflows date in these elections. (CSOs) shown as active across Sheffield while "But Reform had a majority of 1,000 in May. the heavy rain was falling. The party's Paul Jakeman won with 1,133 We've slashed that majority to less than 300 Locally, the Manchester Road Weir CSO in votes to Labour candidate Jayne Dunn's 836 this time round." Deepcar recorded multiple periods of disat the Southey ward by-election on Thursday, charge. which took place after the resignation of inde- Jakeman stood for Dore and Totley ward in May. He came second out of six candidates as Ben said he photographed the outflow while it pendent councillor Gareth Slater in July. Liberal Democrats group leader Martin Smith was operating and observed what he described In a statement issued on Friday, Jakeman said: retained his seat. as “sludgy brown water covered in a layer of "This was a victory for Reform's commonsoap-like scum”, which appeared visibly differsense policies on housing, public transport, Reform won 12 seats in May, bringing their ent from the surrounding river water. the state of Sheffield's roads and how the group total up to 13. Since then, their number has dropped by three to 10 because of resigna- Data from the Safer Seas & Rivers Service council is managed." tions or suspensions. sewage monitoring system initially showed 4 Speaking after the results were announced, hours and 52 minutes of continuous discharge council and Labour leader Fran Belbin said Labour now has 25 members, the Liberal from the Manchester Road Weir CSO. she was pleased that her party was closing Democrats have 22, the Green Party has 20, the gap on Reform in the ward and had "good Reform UK 11, Sheffield Community Coun- However, an update provided by Mr Bradley cillors two and Independents four. shows that the site subsequently recorded 11 hopes for the future". hours and two minutes of discharge within a Dunn was first elected to Broomhill ward in The council remains under no overall control 24-hour period, across several separate peri2012 and had represented Southey since 2016, with Labour and the Greens in a shared ad- ods. ministration. the Local Democracy Service reports. This included the initial continuous period of Reform's Yvonne Sykes unseated her at the Reform group leader John Hesketh said Jake- 4 hours and 52 minutes, followed by a further council elections in May, winning with 2,157 man was "a welcome addition" to the team, three hours and 48 minutes from 11.05pm, adding: "He will fit in well with Reform's wish votes. to hold the current Labour and Green Party and another two hours and 22 minutes the following morning. Belbin said: "Obviously, I would have loved to town hall leadership to account." have Jane back on the council because she was Combined Sewer Overflows are designed to discharge when sewer systems become overwhelmed, releasing a mixture of wastewater and rainwater into watercourses to prevent sewage backing up into properties. Construction of the new Stocks- Good progress has also been As work continues, people bridge 519 Library and Hub is made inside the building. travelling along Manchester But Mr Bradley believes the scale of the dismoving forward well, report Drainage work is complete, Road and those in the lo- charges following Thursday's rainfall should ‘Welcome to Stocksbridge’. The the ground floor concrete cal area will see even more be a cause for concern. building is now taking shape and slab is due to be poured progress on site. He has also highlighted Yorkshire Water inforis becoming a key feature in the soon, and internal walls are mation which identifies the Manchester Road A drone image of the Hub town centre. now being built in several Weir CSO as a “Significant Water Quality 519 building shows the areas. The main steel frame and upper progress on site. Photo Pressure” on the Little Don. floors are now complete. This credit: Oakfield Surveys The same documentation identifies the dismeans people can clearly see the charge from Ewden Wastewater Treatment size and layout of the new buildWorks as a “Significant Water Quality Presing. sure” on the River Don. Reform UK has won a council by-election in Sheffield by 297 votes, writes Julia Armstrong Local Democracy Reporting Service.
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site's treatment and storage capacity and what level of treatment the discharge was receiving. He subsequently contacted Yorkshire Water. The company confirmed to him that the Ewden event was a “genuine discharge” rather than a monitoring error, and described the discharge as “heavily diluted sewage” rather than normal final treated effluent. Yorkshire Water also confirmed that people were on site during the event. Mr Bradley is now seeking further clarification from the water company over whether the discharge was within its permitted limits and whether it presented any risk to the water quality of the River Don. Yorkshire Water states that sewage discharges can contain substances including pathogens, nutrients, microplastics, pharmaceuticals and heavy metals. Mr Bradley said: “We cannot accept a failing sewage system and pollution of our waterways as an everyday norm. “Our rivers, wildlife and ecosystems deserve better.”
The photographs and monitoring information supplied to Look Local show the conditions observed by Mr Bradley and the recorded discharge alerts. The presence of a discharge does According to sewage monitoring data supplied not, by itself, establish that a water company by Mr Bradley, Ewden Wastewater Treatment has breached its environmental permit. Works showed a live discharge alert continuously between 12.15am and 7.47am – a total of Look Local has approached Yorkshire Water for further comment on the Manchester Road seven hours and 32 minutes. Weir and Ewden discharge events, including Unlike a CSO, Ewden is a wastewater treatment whether both were within permitted limits works, and Mr Bradley questioned whether and what impact, if any, they are expected to the exceptional storm flows had exceeded the have on the Little Don and River Don.
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CANNABIS GROWING OPERATION DISCOVERED AT HILLSBOROUGH PROPERTY
Police have dismantled what they describe as a “substantial” cannabis growing set-up at a property on Bradfield Road in Hillsborough. Officers from the Hillsborough and Walkley policing team attended the address this morning after receiving reports of a potential cannabis growing operation. PC 1975 Peech obtained a warrant from Sheffield Magistrates’ Court under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, allowing officers to enter the property. Once inside, officers discovered what police described as a substantial setup. The operation was dismantled by police and enquiries are now ongoing to identify those believed to be involved. Police have not confirmed whether anyone has been arrested in connection with the discovery. The operation follows information received from the local community about suspected drug activity. Officers are continuing their enquiries and are asking anyone with information about those responsible to contact South Yorkshire Police. Photos from South Yorkshire Police.
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What would make our area a better place to live, work, learn and build a future over the next ten years? Local people are being asked to help answer that question as work begins on an ambitious new plan for Stocksbridge, Deepcar and Bolsterstone, High Green and Burncross, and Chapeltown. A new ten-year strategy is being developed looking at some of the issues that matter most to local people, including jobs, skills, opportunities for local businesses and the wellbeing of our communities. Commissioned by Sheffield City Council through Opportunity Sheffield, the work is being coordinated by STEP Charity alongside local organisations, schools, employers and community groups. But those developing the strategy say it cannot simply be written by organisations sitting around a table. The starting point will be listening to the people who know these communities best: the people who live and work here.
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training is more difficult than it should be. You may simply have an idea about something that would make your community stronger. Whatever your experience, the team wants to hear it. The aim is to understand what is already working well, where the gaps are and what could realistically be done differently over the coming decade.
From listening to action Over the coming months, residents, community groups, schools, employers and local services will be invited to join conversations across the area. What people say will be considered alongside available evidence to build a clearer picture of the opportunities and challenges facing our communities. Early findings will then be shared so local people can challenge them, add to them and make sure the right issues have been identified. That work will ultimately lead to a strategy and delivery plan, due to be published in 2027, setting out priorities, responsibilities and how progress will be measured. Importantly, publication will not be the end of the process. The intention is for progress to be reviewed openly throughout the ten years.
Getting involved should be easy
People will not have to attend a formal meeting or complete a lengthy consultation document to have their say. There will be different ways to contribute, from open sessions, dropins and short surveys to conversations with groups people already attend. Residents can also send written comments, photographs or voice notes. The team is particularly keen to hear from people who do not normally get involved in consultations and is asking local organisations and residents to help reach those whose voices can sometimes be missed. Every contribution will be considered and, where suggestions cannot be taken forward, the intention is to explain why.
A plan shaped locally Although STEP Charity is coordinating the work, the strategy is intended to belong to the wider area rather than any single organisation. That makes local involvement particularly important. If we want the next ten years to bring better opportunities for local people, stronger businesses and healthier, more connected
communities, now is the opportunity to help shape what happens next. To share an idea, ask a question or register an interest in getting involved, contact: Kathryn O’Donohue Employment, Enterprise and Skills Partnership Manager, STEP Charity kathryn.odonohue@stepworks.co.uk STEP Charity, The Venue, 650 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1DY
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MAN SEVEN ARRESTED AS MURDER INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED AFTER ARRESTED AFTER DEATH OF NEWBORN BABY
DEATH OF MAN AT EVRI DEPOT
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a newborn baby girl in Sheffield. South Yorkshire Police received a report of concern for the safety of a newborn baby in the Wincobank area at 5.58am on Sunday, 30 August.
As part of enquiries, officers searched a property on Holywell Heights, where the baby was found.
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a worker at an Evri parcel distribution hub, writes Victoria Scheer for BBC News.
Sadly, despite the efforts of police officers and paramedics, the baby was pronounced dead at the scene. Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody. Police are still working to establish the ages of some of those arrested.
A man in his 30s was reportedly hit by a vehicle at the centre in Hoyland, Barnsley, at about 20:00 BST on Thursday and died at the scene, according to South Yorkshire Police.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight, the senior investigating officer, said a dedicated team of detectives and officers is working to secure justice for the baby girl.
A 34-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, remained in custody, a force spokesperson said. A spokesperson for Evri said the delivery company was providing support to the victim’s family, team members and the police.
She also urged people to avoid speculation while the investigation remains in its early stages. POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION
“We can confirm that, tragically, one of our team members passed away following an accident at our Barnsley hub,” they said.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police online or call 101, quoting incident number 993 of 30 August 2026.
“Our thoughts go out to their family and all those impacted by this devastating news.”
Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The Health and Safety Executive said it was aware of the incident and was working alongside South Yorkshire Police.
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VOICE OF HOPE A unique evening combining art, music, lived experience and community connection is coming to Fox Valley this September to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.
Suicide Sucks CIC will host Voices of Hope at Ponti’s, Fox Valley, on Thursday 10th September 2026, bringing together nine artists, nine voices from the Suicide Sucks: Still
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Here to Tell the Tale podcast, live entertainment and an exhibition exploring both the darkest moments of people’s lives and what hope looks like afterwards.
two pieces of work: a “Dark Days” representation reflecting some of the most difficult parts of their story, and a “Tree of Hope” representing hope, recovery, survival and what keeps For the project, nine them moving forartists have each been ward. paired with one of the voices featured Visitors will be able on the Suicide Sucks to view the artwork podcast. while wearing silent-disco headsets After listening to that and listening to short person’s story, each extracts from the real artist has created stories that inspired each piece. Founder of Suicide Sucks CIC, Mick Rowe, said: “Voices of Hope is about giving people another way to connect with real stories.
“Sometimes words alone don’t quite capture what somebody has lived through, and art can express something completely different.
ing to the voice behind it, which makes the whole experience incredibly powerful.” The evening will also give visitors the opportunity to meet and speak with both the artists and some of the people whose stories inspired the work. But Voices of Hope is not intended to be a sombre evening. Live entertainment will form a major part of the event, with performances from The Cardi Boys and solo artist Stacey Rhodes, helping create an atmosphere of community, connection and celebration. There will also be a raffle on the night, with proceeds supporting the work of Suicide Sucks CIC. Mick added: “World Suicide Prevention Day is obviously about an incredibly serious subject, but Voices of Hope is also about life.
“Each artist has taken somebody else’s story and created their own visual interpretation of both the darkness and the hope within “It’s about creativity, it. music, conversation, “People will be able laughter, community to look at the artwork and people coming while actually listen- together. “We want people to leave feeling moved, but also feeling hopeful.
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WEDNESDAY 2 Don Valley Probus will meet at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by John Snook titled “Remember the Coal. Part 1”, John will deliver the second part on the 16th September. Our relaxed meetings take place on alternate Wednesday mornings, for more information about our group and activities, please visit our website at www.donvalleyprobus.co.uk THURSDAY 3 High Green WI will be meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday the 3rd of September in the Church Hall, behind the Methodist Church, on Wortley Road. The event is “Pus and Prejudice” - the Life of Mary Wortley Montagu by Jennifer Rudd. The competition is “A Medical Item”. Members and Visitors warmly welcome. FRIDAY 4 Flower Festival at Bullhouse Chapel , Millhouse Green on 4th ,5th & 6th of September 10am 4pm Flower arrangements will be auctioned off at the end. SATURDAY 5 Chapeltown Autumn Fayre Newton Hall Cowley Lane Chapeltown Open 11.00-3.00pm Refreshments available Free Admission 5 COFFEE AND CHORDS a morning of free entertainment hosted by Welsh John who will be joined by regular, Dave Mills , a return visit from Kieron Green and duo Jenny and Bob aka “Accoustic Roots”To
be held at EPPiC Theatre, High Street, Ecclesfield S35 9TP. The entertainment is free, but the sale of refreshments helps EPPiC Theatre funds. Doors open at 10am with entertainment starting around 10.45 until noon. Do please join us and bring a friend!!
SUNDAY 6 Harvest Festival at Bullhouse Chapel 2:30pm. Everyone welcome MONDAY 7 DANCE CLASSES Ladies beginner Tap Class Mondays 6:30- 7:30pm £6 Per person Beginner Salsa & Latin Mondays 7:30 - 8:30pm £6 Per person Starts 7 September @ Stocksbridge Rugby Club Call Janet: 07785981039 WEDNESDAY 9 Stocksbridge Art Society. Evening Art Demonstration by Sean Barry and AGM (7 to 9 pm. Christ Church Community Hall, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY. All welcome: Members free; non-members £5 inc. refreshments. 9 Chapeltown and District Probus Club meet every second Wednesday of the month at Grenoside Community Hall for a 10am start. We have a friendly and informal club environment for retired men to build and maintain companionship and social contacts. We will be meeting next on Wednesday September the 9th when James Ellison will give a presentation’ The Long Road to Publication’ Afterwards some members continue to Wortley Hall to continue the fun and lunch. For further information please contact our secre-
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THURSDAY 10 Chapeltown WI will meet at 7.30pm in Chapeltown Methodist Chapel when Amanda Crossland will speak to the group about her Ukulele Adventures. The competition is for a musical box. New members and visitors will always be made welcome. 10 Stocksbridge & District History Society meeting. - Christ Church hall 7PM.- History of Knur & Spell. It’s Alive. Speaker Boz Davison. FRIDAY 11 Relax with a poem – poetry for pleasure. 2.15 – 3.15pm Stocksbridge Library, Manchester Road. Bring a favourite poem to read of just sit and listen over a warm or cold drink. SUNDAY 13 Table Top Sale - Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre - Sunday 13th September, Open To Buyers 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. TUESDAY 15 Stocksbridge & District History Society -Heritage Open Day - Town Hall Museum.. Come and see the Valley’s Heritage, open 10am until 4pm. WEDNESDAY 16 Don Valley Probus will meet at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with the second part of a presentation by John Snook, titled “Remember the Coal , Part 2”. Our relaxed meetings take place on alternate Wednesday mornings, for more informa-
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SATURDAY 19 Coffee morning Saturday 19th September 10am until 1pm at Chapeltown Methodist Church Cake and Craft stalls, games for kids & face painting All are Welcome 19 11.00am at Elsecar Heritage Centre, as part of Barnsley Heritage Week, an abridged version of “Remember the Coal”, the musical mining show will be shown by Alan Wood and John Snook, followed at 2.00pm by an afternoon of mining related folk songs, performed open-air at Hemingfield colliery site. Tickets are free but must be pre-ordered by telephone from Gemma Clark on 01226-740203 MONDAY 21 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners – a talk by Jheri Bryant – ‘Bricks, an Extension’, do come along, she is a very interesting speaker, you will not have heard it all before. She has talked to WALC previously and continues her study of bricks. 7.30, Wadsley Church Hall, Worrall Road, free refreshments, small charge for entry. www.walc.epizy.com WEDNESDAY 23 Remember The Coal The acclaimed musical mining show written by Alan Wood and presented and performed by Alan Wood and John Snook Doors open – 7.00pm Start 7.15 pm. Restart of the Folk Club at The Venue in Stocksbridge. Entrance is
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Or a sixth-form centre.
I concur most heartily with your correspondent, “Concerned Stocksbridge Resident”, in his unease regarding the proposed facilities at No 519 Manchester Road. It is indeed an abomination.
Plus hydrotherapy at the leisure centre, and a cycle way linking us with both Sheffield and the Peak District.
I find it impossible to comprehend how this scheme obtained Planning Permission, which I believe is fundamentally flawed. It ridiculously overwhelms the other buildings along the road. It is totally out of keeping with the style and size, particularly height, of the original buildings in front of and behind it, together with those along the road.
It could have started a manufacturing business innovation fund.
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Lord Atom & Dr Steel : Fox’s 1934 Big Do
Hopefully the museum of the Stocksbridge we didn’t get will help ensure that public money (our money) will be better used. Huge hub questions remain, not just about parking. Who will manage either profits or losses (its a big place....they could be big).
And lastly, and most importantly, it fails to respect the local vernacular of Stocksbridge.
How much will it cost to heat and especially to cool ?
I wonder how this project will be viewed as part of the streetscape in the future.
I know it’s become unfashionable to mention carbon budgets (strangely it seems to be more so Left: Ernest Rutherford in 1934 Centre: The Central Research Department, the then the more people die in heat waves , the more wild new, soot-free building on the left Right: Thomas Swinden fires and the more mudslides) but construction is one of the biggest emitters of carbon.
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The Monstrosity Dear Look Local In reply to the reader who asked what the huge hub will be used for, can I suggest it should house a museum with a difference ? A museum of a future we didn’t get.
Meanwhile historic buildings like the cinema, St Mathias Church and the umbrella factory go on It’s 1934, the afternoon of Friday June 27. on inquiry. Under him, highly trained physbeing disused and fall into disrepair. The formal opening of the United Steels icists, chemists and metallurgists assembled What do other readers think ? In conversation I’ve Companies’ state-of-the-art Central Re- for the fresh venture were to do innovative search Department. The first edifice you work on tungsten & molybdenum alloying yet to find anyone who wanted the Huge Hub.
Thanks used to confront descending Smithy Hill, in particular but re performance generally of Peter Morton next to the Stocksbridge Works main en- alloys – that were at the forefront of require-
With over 20 million we could by now have rail link to Sheffield.
£9m to help tackle rough sleeping and homelessness South Yorkshire is set to receive an extra £9 million over the next three years to help people move away from rough sleeping and homelessness and into safe, secure accommodation. The funding, which has been confirmed today, forms part of a new £442 million national package announced by the Government, supporting areas across England to provide emergency accommodation, longer-term homes and practical help with housing, health and other needs. The investment follows an earlier £9 million allocation to the region from Government in April, taking the total to £18 million for work on homelessness and supported housing across South Yorkshire. It will boost the work already underway through South Yorkshire’s Homelessness Task Force, bringing together councils, charities, public services, community organisations and people with lived experience to strengthen the region’s response. The programme will support the delivery of more settled homes over the next three years, accompanied by intensive wraparound support.
trance. For the whole United conglomerate from then on Fox’s was to be where all cutting-edge development would be dreamed up and pioneered. After all, it’s role within and since USC’s inception in 1918 had been to produce high-spec spring and stainless steels.
tures Co-production and Peer Support ser- Dozens of top brass from steel, applied scivice, commissioned by Sheffield City Council ence, the War Office, Admiralty and Air and delivered by South Yorkshire Housing Ministry walked off their Sheffield RoyAssociation. Following the visit the Deputy Mayor said: “Ending rough sleeping isn’t just about providing a bed for the night. It’s about helping people feel safe, secure and supported, and making sure nobody is left to face life’s challenges alone. That helps build safer, stronger communities for everyone.
al Victoria Hotel lunch by touring the grand Art-Deco-style white reconstituted-stone-fronted, clean-lined two-story new block. Lit courtesy large steel-framed Crittall windows, a full range of available testing included by x-ray crystallography kit and a creep lab (for stress and heat, not socially awkward techies). Inside was university-like: terrazzo or teak wood block flooring and brass trim. The party moved on to the almost-as-new high-frequency electric furnace, the largest, most modern in the country, for refining open-hearth-produced steel.
ments ahead of and into WW2 -- quickly gaining the CRD global renown. Crucial to quality was seminal investigation of how to control grain size (microscopic crystals) in steels. No official or press photos of the occasion exist, let alone film; and there’s no transcript of Rutherford’s speech. Write-ups in local and regional papers, yes, though not really as headline news. Any image of Swinden proved extremely hard to find. Limelight he didn’t seek. A proper backroom boy, it seems. A mere decade on, in 1944, Thomas Swinden unexpectedly died on the premises – apparently from the strain of war work – aged 58. Sir Walter Benton-Jones (United Steels Chairman and President) said of him: “He was a great scientist and a man of great experience and capacity … whose patience and sympathetic genial personality made everyone his friend.”
“What we heard from people with lived experience was clear. A home matters, but so do friendship, purpose and the right support around you. Too many people are still passed between services or blocked from moving forward by their past. Peer support can make a huge difference because it brings trust, underSwinden’s death prompted that year a reapTo snip the ribbon and orate, they wanted standing and hope. praisal of the Department: not to question it;
someone befitting the prospect of major advance. The fellah they got forcefully argued the need to replace trial and error in improving steel-making with experiment based on scientific understanding, and to look forward to great progress in alloys, particularly of chromium and tungsten. He’d kicked off saying that some thought steel in England The Task Force’s work is also being shaped by local services and people with direct experi- The new measures announced by the Govern- was behind. Presumably nobody had the ence of homelessness. ment combine immediate action to help peo- gall to quip “tha’s not bin ‘ere afooer, then?” ple off the streets this winter with longer-term This week, South Yorkshire’s Deputy May- accommodation and support intended to ad- The guest speaker appropriately was the or for Policing and Crime, and Chair of the dress homelessness and help people build a Chair of the Advisory Committee of the DeSouth Yorkshire Homelessness Task Force, more stable future. partment of Science & Industrial Research, Kilvinder Vigurs, met with the Changing FuLord Rutherford. That’s none other than Prof Ernest Rutherford, discoverer of the ADVERTISE YOUR structure of the atom and how to split it. Bar Einstein the premier, best-known scientist PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICE of the day. What a coup. OK, his lab was in Manchester, so he hadn’t far to come. Still. WITH LOOK LOCAL “I welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment to ensure every rough sleeper is offered a route off the streets this winter. Here in South Yorkshire, we’ll use the further £9 million to build on the work of our Homelessness Task Force, strengthen support and help more people find not just a safe place to live, but a real chance to rebuild their lives.”
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Yet he was the showman rather than the event’s true star, Dr Thomas Swinden, Director of Research, well on his way to be the foremost metallurgist in Britain. Joining Fox’s in 1909 as Chief Chemist, he became Chief Metallurgist, later Works Manager and Director, before stepping back to focus fully
instead, a big expansion was planned. USC MD Gerald Steel said the Company would take “a wider view of research and apply it to cover every element of its operations”. For this, the hemmed-in existing location afforded no space for a larger footprint. It was decided to move, initially in part to a converted mansion in Rotherham, that would be named Swinden House in Thomas’ honour. A partial flit took place in 1949. Following construction beside it to fashion a complex, designated Swinden Laboratories, remaining staff transferred by March 1952. All except the house has now been knocked down, as, shamefully, has the Stocksbridge building. That all is history hardly means the requirement for research has vanished with them. Labs persisted or sprung up near what had to be tested. Latterly, research has become a lot less distinct from production. Fox’s ultra-high-spec world got so much more value-added and bespoke for innovation to be continual. In effect, the works itself nowadays is the lab.
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YOUNG TREES CUT DOWN NEAR NEW SKATEPARK Young saplings have reportedly been cut down near the new skatepark at Garden Village in Stocksbridge, prompting anger among local residents.
The new skatepark was intended to provide a dedicated facility for local young people to enjoy wheeled sports, and residents have stressed that they want the facility and surrounding area to be used responsibly.
Residents say they have seen young people in the area carrying spades and creating their own jumps and trails for bikes close to the skatepark.
There are also concerns that digging and creating unofficial trails could damage landscaping or other recently completed works around the skatepark.
However, locals have raised concerns after several newly planted trees were reportedly cut down in an area adjacent to the skatepark. The incident has been described by residents as an apparent act of vandalism, particularly because the trees are young and form part of the recently developed surroundings. There is currently nothing to suggest that the young people seen building bike trails were responsible for cutting down the trees, and no individual has been identified in connection with the damage. Residents say they are concerned that further damage could occur if unofficial bike jumps and trails continue to be constructed around the site.
One local resident said: “It is great to see young people using the skatepark and getting outside, but there is a difference between using the facilities provided and damaging the surrounding area. “The trees have only recently been planted and it is really disappointing to see them cut down.” Look Local understands that concerns have been raised locally about the incident. Anyone who witnessed the trees being damaged, or has information that could help identify those responsible, is encouraged to report it to the relevant authorities. Look Local will update the story if further information about the incident becomes available.
PLANS UNVEILED FOR ADVENTURE LEISURE DESTINATION AT PARKWOOD SPRINGS
SHEFFIELD – Plans to transform the former Ski Village site in Sheffield into a major new leisure and outdoor adventure destination have been unveiled as a three-week public consultation gets underway.
A public consultation on the proposals runs until Sunday 20 September and provides an opportunity for residents, businesses and local stakeholders to review the proposals and share feedback.
The proposals are being brought forward by Skyline Enterprises, the New Zealand-based global leader in adventure tourism and visitor experiences.
Members of the public can also attend two drop-in events where they can meet members of the Skyline project team and discuss the proposals. The events will take place on:
A planning application for the masterplan is expected to be submitted towards the end of the year. Subject to approval, the development would be delivered in multiple phases.
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The first phase of the development would include Skyline’s signature gravity-fed downhill karting (Skyline Luge), a scenic chairlift, an indoor educational attraction, café and terrace overlooking Sheffield, a large free-to-use outdoor plaza and family playground, as well as a customer car park. Future phases would introduce a zipline attraction and a surf wave experience. There are also long-term ambitions to reintroduce dry ski slopes at Parkwood Springs, recognising the site’s historic skiing heritage. As part of the masterplan, existing walking and mountain bike trails would be retained or carefully relocated where necessary, ensuring enhanced public access remains throughout the site.
Thursday 10 September (3-7pm): Shirecliffe Community Centre Geoff McDonald, Chief Executive Officer of Skyline Enterprises, said: “Today is about starting a conversation. We’re excited to share our latest proposals with the city and want to hear from local people, businesses and community groups about our plans and understand what matters most to them. “We see Sheffield as a perfect partner and believe the Parkwood Springs project has the potential to become one of the UK’s most distinctive outdoor leisure destinations, helping
to further enhance Sheffield’s visitor offer, support the local economy and create new jobs.” These latest proposals sit alongside wider investment by Sheffield City Council in the area, including a £19 million Government Levelling Up Fund programme that will deliver a new access road, junction improvements and wider infrastructure upgrades. A separate consultation on the proposed new access road between Oakham Drive and Vale Road, as well as the planned Rutland Road junction upgrades, is being undertaken by Sheffield City Council. Council officers and representatives from Breheny Civil Engineering will be in attendance at the 9th September event to answer questions from the public. We want to hear from you To read more about the Skyline Sheffield Project and provide feedback, please visitwww.skylinesheffieldproject.co.uk. People can also sign up via the website to receive project updates directly to their inbox and follow the project on Facebook and Instagram at @skylinesheffieldproject.
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Penistone Footpath Runners enjoyed an outstanding conclusion to the points-scoring races in the 2026 Trunce series, collecting four individual series titles and eight topthree finishes. Hannah Shaw was crowned female champion with 165 points, with clubmate Chloe Hinchliffe completing a Penistone one-two in second on 153. Richard Cottam won the men’s over40 championship with 155 points, while Josie Smith was runner-up in the women’s over40 competition with 159. Jill Scrivens finished third in the women’s over50 competition with 141 points, Dawn Godley won the women’s over60 title with 157 and Barbara Haigh was women’s over70 champion with 170. Ray Brown completed the club’s series podium haul by finishing second in the men’s over80 category. There was also plenty of Penistone success in the eighth Trunce race, where 30 club runners tackled the popular four-mile course at Oxspring. George Parr led Penistone home in ninth place overall in 28-25, closely followed by Cottam in tenth with 28-32 and first in the men’s over40 category. Steve Sanders was 18th overall in 31-05 and second in the men’s over50 category, while Shaun Braddock took third over60 in 38-12 and Stuart Woodhead was second over70 in 44-52. Penistone were particularly dominant among the women, with Josie Smith first woman overall in 33-38 and Shaw completing a club one-two in 3426. Smith was also first women’s over40, while Godley won the women’s over60 category in 42-38, taking around two minutes from her previous best, and Haigh was first women’s over70 in 51-09. Bank Holiday Monday brought further success at the 10th anniversary Denby Dash, where 20 Penistone runners tackled a scenic and testing 5.6-mile trail course around Upper Denby featuring around 700 feet of climbing through fields, woodland and the historic Quaker village of High Flatts. Cottam led the club home in fifth place overall in 38-56 and collected the first men’s over40 prize, with Alex Harris 12th in 41-20 and Marc Robertson 13th in 41-22. Phil Hinchliffe finished 17th in 43-03 and was second men’s over50, while Suzanne McGill produced the standout women’s performance, finishing 27th overall and third woman in 46-07 to take first wom-
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en’s over50. Jemma Williams, making her first appearance at the event, finished 44th in 49-25 and collected the first women’s over40 prize. Lesley Parker was third women’s over50 in 49-53 and Chloe Hinchliffe third senior woman in 50-46. Godley added another category victory by finishing first women’s over60 in 56-30, while Keith Gordon was second men’s over70 in 1-02-27. There was also a fitting anniversary coincidence for Kate Rushforth, who completed the 10th anniversary race on her own 10th wedding anniversary. Penistone youngsters were also in action in the Denby Dash junior races. In the Pirate Ship Challenge, Alexander Wright finished 13th overall in 15-42 and third in the boys’ under16 category, while Heidi Morley was 40th in 18-43 and third under14 girl. Harrison Morley completed the course in 20-17. In the shorter Denby Gallop, Matilda Cottam finished 19th in 11-54, with Thom Cottam 26th in 13-52. The Denby result capped a particularly successful few days for Godley. In addition to her Trunce race victory, two-minute personal best and women’s over60 series title, she won the women’s over65 category at the Pennington Flash 5 Mile Trail Race in 43-29. She also showed her speed over a much shorter distance at the Ramsbottom Summer Mile, recording 7-08 with an impressive 86.30% age grading and finishing second women’s over65. On the North York Moors, Damian Kilpin produced another strong fell-running performance at the Tripsdale Trot Fell Race, finishing fourth overall in 44-30 and taking second place in the men’s over45 category. Saturday’s parkruns saw 78 Penistone seniors compete across 29 venues, with plenty of success around the country. Tom Fryers led the way with victory at Penistone in 17-29, where George Parr finished second in 18-18 and Emily Duckett was third woman in a personal best of 21-41. Jade Crosby also produced an excellent run at Barnsley, clocking a personal best of 20-17 to finish first woman, while John Halstead was first overall at Trentham Gardens in 17-53. Richard Cottam celebrated his 100th parkrun with second place at Concord in 18-42 and Jon Hallam finished third overall at Silloth Prom in 19-32. There were
further milestones for Steve Dickinson, who completed his 350th parkrun at Withernsea Prom, and Luke McGuinness, who reached 150 at Barnsley. Flynn Rogers ran 17-42 at Hillsborough to finish first in his junior age category, while Shaun Swallow recorded a personal best of 21-35 at Huddersfield and Ryan Duckett clocked 20-07 at Markeaton. Angela Rollinson also set a new best at Penistone with 27-04. The weekend’s top age-graded performances came from Barbara Haigh (84.52%), Julia Johnson (83.43%), Flynn Rogers (76.27%), Keith Gordon (75.69%) and Jon Hallam (74.91%).
Shaun Swallow 46-10; 44, Jemma Williams 49-25; 45, Lesley Parker 49-53; 50, Chloe Hinchliffe 50-46; 75, Dawn Godley 56-30; 80, Jill Scrivens 56-49; 87, Mark Graham 57-57; 102, Heather Graham 1-01-25; 103, Alicia Rose Kilner 1-01-28; 104, Helen Turner 1-0134; 108, Keith Gordon 1-02-27; 119, Olivia Clough 1-04-33; 140, Sarah Clough 1-11-22; 141, Kate Rushforth 1-11-27; 146, Nick Whittingham 1-12-45.
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19, Matilda Cottam 11-54; 26, Thom Cottam 13-52.
9, George Parr 28-25; 10, Richard Cottam 2832; 18, Steve Sanders 31-05; 28, Phil Hinchliffe 32-21; 34, Shaun Swallow 33-01; 36, Oliver France 33-07; 37, Jon Hallam 33-11; 40, Josie Smith 33-38; 47, Hannah Shaw 34-26; 50, Ash Howlett 34-52; 60, Chloe Hinchliffe 36-08; 69, Matthew Coldwell 36-54; 79, Shaun Braddock 38-12; 90, Andrew Shiel 39-46; 114, Mark Crossley 42-29; 115, Jill Scrivens 42-29; 119, Dawn Godley 42-38; 127, Katy Davis 4352; 143, Stuart Woodhead 44-52; 153, Mandy Mallinder 46-26; 166, Sara Wolstenholme 48-18; 172, Heath Ramsden 49-08; 187, Becky Parr 50-53; 189, Steve Dickinson 51-04; 190, Barbara Haigh 51-09; 203, Angie Rollinson 52-45; 208, Myfanwy Cross 54-09; 229, Carl Matthewman 57-55; 236, Tracy Woodward 58-30; 244, Steve Dommett 1-01-21. Trunce Series Final Standings Female: 1, Hannah Shaw 165 points; 2, Chloe Hinchliffe 153 points. Men’s over40: 1, Richard Cottam 155 points. Women’s over40: 2, Josie Smith 159 points. Women’s over50: 3, Jill Scrivens 141 points. Women’s over60: 1, Dawn Godley 157 points. Women’s over70: 1, Barbara Haigh 170 points. Men’s over80: 2, Ray Brown 57 points. Denby Dash 5, Richard Cottam 38-56; 12, Alex Harris 4120; 13, Marc Robertson 41-22; 17, Phil Hinchliffe 43-03; 27, Suzanne McGill 46-07; 28,
Denby Dash Pirate Ship Challenge 13, Alexander Wright 15-42; 40, Heidi Morley 18-43; 45, Harrison Morley 20-17.
Pennington Flash 5 Mile Trail Race 80, Dawn Godley 43-29. Ramsbottom Summer Mile 151, Dawn Godley 7-08. Tripsdale Trot Fell Race 4, Damian Kilpin 44-30. Penistone parkrun 1, Tom Fryers 17-29; 2, George Parr 18-18; 5, Oliver France 18-43; 10, James Fryers 19-43; 25, Emily Duckett 21-41; 40, Michael Walsh 22-57; 53, Russ Lynam 23-51; 54, Michael Nicholson 23-55; 55, Julia Johnson 23-56; 59, Ash Howlett 24-22; 60, Hannah Shaw 24-23; 70, Paul Fryers 24-58; 76, Rory O’Sullivan 25-31; 81, Martin Hughes 25-50; 101, David Arthur 26-51; 109, Angela Rollinson 27-04; 110, Dan Rushforth 27-05; 141, Sara Wolstenholme 29-24; 143, Joanne Sammon 29-29; 160, Kate Rushforth 30-15; 161, Kim Rogers 30-15; 176, Barbara Haigh 30-54; 198, Sarah Clough 32-37; 219, Steve Dommett 34-44; 226, Danny Batty 36-49; 254, Martyn Cartwright 54-10. Barnsley parkrun 11, Jade Crosby 20-17; 19, Ian Neville 21-48; 59, Alan Knox 26-29; 88, Sue Hall 28-53; 122, Luke McGuinness 31-40.
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TIGERS BEAT leaders in dramatic turnaround SHEFFIELD grabbed two late 5-1s to turn their home contest against Belle Vue around and race to a 47-43 home win over the league leaders.
brought the house down to secure a match winning 5-1 with a race to spare after Zach Cook was disqualified for a tapes infringement in the initial staging.
It was a fifth straight victory at Owlerton for the Tigers who took another step closer to securing qualification for this year’s ROWE Motor Oil Premiership play-offs.
Said Stead: “A big shoutout to the boys because that was a massive effort.
The visitors opened with a 4-2 before reserve pairing Jye Etheridge and Luke Killeen claimed the minor places in a shared Heat Two. Chris Holder made a fast start and was joined by teammate Leon Flint out front early doors, but the latter was passed by Belle Vue’s Peter Kildemand as the Tigers had to settle for a 4-2 of their own as the scores were levelled. Aces’ heat-leader Jason Doyle led two shared heats either side of a 5-1 for the visitors in the fifth as they opened up a four point lead. The Tigers again pulled things back square though as Killeen came up with a big ride to earn a first maximum of the night alongside Josh Pickering, but the Tigers’ Rising Star got a bit too excited whilst in second chasing down Norick Blodorn in Heat Eight as the visitors were gifted a 4-2 - a scoreline the Aces then followed up in Heat Nine. Guest No.1 Max Fricke took the chequered flag in a shared tenth race before Pickering got the better of current World No.2 Brady Kurtz whilst Etheridge also contributed to ending Blodorn’s unbeaten night. Killeen and Holder were both passed by Kildemand in Heat 12 as the experienced Dane went from third to first for the visitors, but then came the crucial turning point for the Steel City side. A quick start from Pickering and Fricke saw them hit the front against Kurtz and the previously unbeaten Doyle as the Tigers moved ahead for the very first time on the night. Team boss Simon Stead took Flint out of Heat 14 - and Rising Star Killeen repaid the faith as he and Etheridge
“We knew it was going to be difficult, so it was important to keep it tight, stay close and not let the meeting get away from us. “That’s what we did and then we came up with a couple of massive heats in Heats 13 and 14. “It was great to see our two reserves really step up tonight and cover Leon who had a difficult night after a crazy few days with riding in the World Cup on Saturday and a crazy 24 hours or so with travel to get back from Germany with cancelled flights and all sorts on that front. “But collectively the lads got it over the line and that’s another big result for us at just the right time in the season.” Sheffield continue to sit third but are now five points ahead of fifth placed King’s Lynn with just three regular fixtures remaining. The Tigers are next in action at Ipswich next Monday (September 7, 7.30pm) with Northampton the next visitors to Owlerton on Thursday, September 10 (7.30pm). The club are also in discussions with Belle Vue regarding a re-staging date following the afternoon postponement in Manchester. ROWE MOTOR OIL PREMIERSHIP R2 SHEFFIELD 47: Josh Pickering 11+2, Luke Killeen 9+1, Chris Holder 7+1, Max Fricke 7+1, Jye Etheridge 7+1, Anders Rowe 5+1, Leon Flint 1. BELLE VUE 43: Brady Kurtz 10, Jason Doyle 10, Norick Blodorn 8+1, Peter Kildemand 6+1, Tate Zischke 4, Zach Cook 3, Will Cairns 2.
STOCKSBRIDGE CC SECOND XI CROWNED LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Stocksbridge Cricket Club’s second XI have been crowned league champions – with two matches of the season still to play. The second team secured the title this weekend after their scheduled game was washed out by the weather. Despite the frustrating weekend for cricket, there was plenty to celebrate as the results confirmed that the second XI could no longer be caught at the top of the league. It has been a remarkable campaign for Stocksbridge, with the side winning 17 of their matches and losing just one. Their outstanding record means they have secured the championship with two games still remaining, underlining just how dominant their season has been. The title is a fantastic reward for the players, coaches and everyone involved with the second XI, who have enjoyed an exceptional campaign throughout the summer. 17 wins. 1 defeat. League champions. Congratulations to everyone at Stocksbridge Cricket Club on a superb season!
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STEELS SEE TROPHY HOPES ENDED STOCKSBRIDGE PARK STEELS 1 - 2 RUNCORN LINNETS Stocksbridge Park Steels suffered late heartbreak in the FA Trophy as Runcorn Linnets struck twice in the closing stages to secure a 2-1 victory at Bracken Moor. It was an evenly contested opening 45 minutes, with both sides creating opportunities without being able to find the breakthrough. Stocksbridge threatened first when Connor Smythe found space and got an effort away, but his shot drifted wide of the Runcorn goal. The visitors responded with a chance of their own as Nick Rushton found himself through on goal. The Runcorn forward looked well placed to open the scoring, but Ben Townsend stood tall to produce an important save and keep the scores level. Neither side was able to establish a sustained period of dominance during a competitive first half, with both defences largely dealing well with what was thrown at them. The game remained finely balanced after the restart, but it was the Steels who eventually found a way through midway through the second half. A close contest saw the visitors score two late goals to win the tie. Photo by Myra Little
Substitute Finlay Dyer made an immediate impact, rising highest to meet the ball with a header. Calvin Hare produced an excellent initial save to deny Dyer, but the ball fell back to the Stocksbridge substitute. Dyer reacted quickest and made no mistake at the second attempt, making sure the ball crossed the line to put the Steels 1-0 ahead.
CHURCH DRAW Penistone Church 1 - 1 Retford United
Penistone Church played out a draw at the Memorial Ground over the weekend. Church initially went behind in the first half and drew level in the 69th minute through Jack Cawthorn’s goal.
With a lead to protect, Stocksbridge looked to see the game out and secure their place in the next round of the competition. However, Runcorn Linnets refused to give up and produced a dramatic late turnaround. The equaliser came following a Runcorn free kick into the Stocksbridge penalty area. The Steels managed to clear the initial delivery, but only as far as the edge of the area. Connor Day was quickest to react, meeting the loose ball and smashing a powerful effort beyond Townsend to bring the visitors level. There was still time for Runcorn to complete the turnaround, and they did so in almost identical circumstances. Another attack saw the ball fall kindly for the visitors around the edge of the area, and this time it was Rushton who made no mistake, firing home to complete a remarkable late comeback. The final whistle shortly afterwards confirmed a frustrating afternoon for the Steels, who had led until the closing stages before seeing their FA Trophy hopes ended in dramatic fashion. A trip to Silsden on Bank Holiday saw Steels come away with a point in an uneventful 0-0 draw. Steels are next at home on Wednesday 16 September to Grimsby Borough 7.45pm KO, in the league.
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The point leaves Church in sixth with ten points in the league after six games. John spoke game:
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“In the first half we were probably not quite at it. We said at half time we’re not too disappointed with how things are going but we needed to get a foothold in the game. “All season none of the lads have let us down. The lads were up to task and managed to get us a point.”
High Green Harriers members Jenni and Gordon Fiander were jet-setting this week as they headed over to Canada for a break, and of course any holiday must include a park run. Budapest parkrun is not in Europe but in Toronto; unusually for a parkrun, it started at 8am rather than the usual 9am start.
Gordon said they were so welcoming to us tourists from England and there were also other tourists from Sheffield as well. There will be more time for park runs as this globe-trotting pair are living their best life in retirement and are planning on as many oversea adventures as they can cram in.