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Drivers dropping children off at school are being put on notice – school crossing patrol officers at locations across Sheffield are being equipped with body-worn cameras to record incidents and deter dangerous behaviour. The new cameras will record interactions at crossing points, providing an extra layer of protection for patrol officers and potentially capturing video evidence of motorists who put children or crossing staff at risk.

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Cameras introduced to tackle dangerous driving and abuse around Sheffield schools ...continued from the front page Drivers dropping children off at school are being put on notice – school crossing patrol officers at locations across Sheffield are being equipped with body-worn cameras to record incidents and deter dangerous behaviour. The new cameras will record interactions at crossing points, providing an extra layer of protection for patrol officers and potentially capturing video evidence of motorists who put children or crossing staff at risk. Sheffield City Council says the initiative has been introduced following concerns over verbal abuse, aggressive behaviour and dangerous driving faced by some school crossing patrol officers. The cameras will be worn by selected patrol officers working at locations across the city and will provide reassurance to staff who often work alone. The move also means incidents involving motorists ignoring stop signals could now be captured on video.

School crossing patrol officers play a vital role in helping hundreds of children and families cross busy roads safely every day. However, the council says a small number of road users continue to behave dangerously around crossing points.

“These body-worn cameras will help protect our staff, provide valuable evidence when incidents occur and encourage motorists to follow the rules of the road. “Ultimately, this is about making the journey to school safer for everyone.”

Failing to stop when a school crossing patrol officer displays a stop sign is a criminal offence.

The scheme forms part of Sheffield City Council’s wider road safety and active travel programme.

Drivers can face a fine of up to £1,000, three penalty points on their licence and possible disqualification.

As well as protecting crossing patrol staff, the council hopes the cameras will deter dangerous driving and improve safety for children walking, wheeling or cycling to school.

It is also an offence to drive away before the patrol officer has completely left the carriageway. Jefferson Nwokeoma, Sheffield City Council’s Assistant Director of City Transport, said the cameras would help protect patrol officers while encouraging motorists to follow the rules. He said: “Our school crossing patrol officers do an incredible job helping children and families travel safely to and from school every day. “Unfortunately, they can sometimes face unacceptable behaviour from a small number of road users.

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The cameras are also intended to reinforce the message that road safety is everyone’s responsibility, particularly around schools where children can be vulnerable to traffic. School crossing patrol officers remain a familiar sight in communities across Sheffield, helping generations of pupils safely navigate busy roads. Now, motorists who ignore their instructions could find that their behaviour is not only witnessed by the patrol officer – but captured on camera too.

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TUNNELLING Roundabout STARTS joins national ON MAJOR 165,000 Reasons SHEFFIELD campaign FLOOD SCHEME Call 0114 283 1100

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Youth homelessness charity Roundabout is supporting a national campaign calling for action to end the crisis facing children and young people living in temporary accommodation.

1,050ft underground tunnel being driven as part of huge engineering project at Sheffield Forgemasters

Gareth Barker, Chief Operating Officer at Sheffield Forgemasters, said the project had reached a “pivotal point”.

A major tunnelling operation has begun beneath Sheffield Forgemasters as work progresses on a new flood alleviation system designed to protect the Brightside Lane site from flooding.

He said: “We have reached a pivotal point in our flood alleviation works as we start driving a tunnel across our site to join two large storm-water shafts.”

A 1,050ft-long tunnel is now being driven across the Sheffield Forgemasters site, connecting two huge underground storm-water shafts.

He added that the new system would allow large volumes of water to be controlled during critical periods before being released back into the river at a controlled rate.

The six-foot-diameter tunnel is being constructed by civil engineering specialist JBA Bentley, with the tunnelling machine installed inside the shaft closest to the River Don.

A new weir chamber will also be constructed and integrated into the existing Bagley Brook culvert, allowing storm water to be diverted towards the pumping station beside the River Don.

Despite the scale of the operation, motorists and pedestrians using Brightside Lane are unlikely to know that work is taking place beneath them.

A section of flood wall along the Forgemasters boundary with the River Don will be repositioned to accommodate a new outfall structure.

The tunnel will connect two shafts, one more than 40ft wide and the other more than 15ft wide, with both extending more than 35ft below ground level.

Once complete, the pumping station will be capable of discharging storm water back into the River Don at a rate of up to 8,000 litres per second.

The project, known as the Bagley Brook transfer system, is being built to tackle a known flood risk at the northern part of the Brightside Lane site.

The flood alleviation works form part of the planning requirements for Sheffield Forgemasters’ new 13,000-tonne Forging Line, which is currently under construction alongside the Midland Mainline railway.

Bagley Brook currently runs through an enclosed Victorian-era culvert along the northern boundary of the Forgemasters site before flowing into the River Don. However, when the River Don is already in flood, the brook cannot discharge effectively. During periods of exceptionally heavy rainfall, water can therefore back up through the drainage system and cause flooding. The new underground system will provide additional storage capacity for storm water, incorporating the two large shafts, the cross-site transfer tunnel and a new pumping station.

The enormous new forging facility is part of a major expansion of the Sheffield engineering company, with the flood protection scheme helping to ensure the site can continue operating safely during extreme weather.

Across the UK, it is estimated that more than 165,000 children now lack a stable home, facing overcrowding, repeated moves, disrupted education and poorer health outcomes. The 165,000 Reasons campaign is bringing together charities like Roundabout, along with councils, businesses and people with lived experience to press for better conditions in temporary accommodation, faster routes into stable homes and lasting reform.

And two of the young people who have been supported by Roundabout, Ayat and Lana, were guest speakers at the recent Local Government Association’s annual conference in A 165,000 Reasons representative commented: “We are delighted to Bournemouth. have Roundabout’s support. Working with the campaign and charity Save “It’s experience of working alongside young people brings an invaluthe Children, both shared their first-hand ex- able perspective to the campaign. periences of living in temporary accommodation, bringing a vital personal perspective to “We are grateful to Ayat and Lana for sharing their experiences, and discussions about housing and homelessness. to Roundabout and Save the Children for working with us to bring those voices to council leaders. “Ayat and Lana brought something essential to the discussion at the LGA conference,” said “Listening must lead to action, with lived experience helping shape Roundabout Peer Education Co-ordinator both immediate improvements and lasting change.” Will Shaw. Roundabout supports young people experiencing or at risk of home“By sharing their experiences directly with lessness across Sheffield and Rotherham. council leaders, they helped make sure that Its involvement in the campaign brings together the charity’s frontthe conversation was grounded in the lives of line expertise and the voices of young people who understand the those affected.” challenges of temporary accommodation. A new exhibition of paintings at Voyager Art Space in Stocksbridge showcases the talents of local artists. The exhibition runs until 7 October 2026, Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm (Google Voyager Art Space Stocksbridge for September openings).

For most people travelling along Brightside Lane, however, the huge engineering operation will remain almost entirely hidden from view – taking place several feet below the road and surrounding site.

The theme is work inspired by other artists. For a taste of Picasso or a flavour of Cezanne. If you have a craving to own a painting in the style of Manet or a David Hockney. Perhaps Van Gogh or Beryl Cook is more to your liking.

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More than 8,000 visitors flocked to Art In The Gardens this weekend as one of the city's biggest cultural events enjoyed one of its busiest years in recent times.

Organisers reported record sales from the popular Open Art Exhibition, underlining the success of a weekend which showcased paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, glass, textiles, photography and other work from artists across the city and wider region.

At the height of the incident, 10 fire engines were involved in the response as South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (SYFR) worked to prevent the blaze from spreading. Firefighters faced a particularly challenging situation, including the risk of the fire spreading to potentially dangerous gas cylinders. SYFR praised the “skill and bravery” of firefighters involved in containing the blaze, as well as

the officers and Control operators supporting the ongoing operation. Four fire engines remained at the scene on Monday morning and were expected to continue working at the incident throughout the day and into Tuesday.

Graysons Solicitors returned as Premier Sponsor for the eighth consecutive year and once again staged its popular Children's Art Competition, which attracted bumper entries from young visitors throughout the weekend.

Residents and motorists have been advised to avoid the area while firefighting operations continue. People living nearby have also been urged to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution. SYFR said crews would continue monitoring the situation and dealing with any remaining hotspots to ensure the area is safe.

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Thousands enjoy celebration of creativity at Botanical Gardens The event transformed the Botanical Gardens into a huge open-air gallery for its 23rd year, bringing together hundreds of artists and makers and attracting bumper crowds across Saturday and Sunday following Friday night's special preview evening.

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Peter Clark, Managing Partner at Graysons, said: "To see more than 8,000 people coming through the gates and the Open Art Exhibition achieving record sales is fantastic for everyone involved, particularly the artists whose talent makes this event what it is. "Having supported Art in the Gardens for eight consecutive years, we have seen first-hand just how important the event has become. It is a genuine highlight of Sheffield's cultural calendar and something we are immensely proud to be part of." Graysons' involvement in the arts extends beyond Art in the Gardens. The firm has supported creative talent including Sheffield Young Artists and acclaimed ballet dancer Tala Lee-Turton and continues its partnership with Sheffield illustrator Alan Pennington, who joined the Graysons team at this year's event. The company also sponsored the first ever HeART of Ashgate event at Chesterfield’s Ashgate Hospice last month.

1442 10 Sept 2026 Local News 6 Issue Call 0114 283 1100 www.looklocal.org.uk Mayor welcomes DEPUTY MAYOR BACKS NATIONAL RURAL CRIME WEEK fencing have been ruined by off- policing fully reflect the needs road and quad bikes. The finan- of rural communities. The Govfunding to build cial impact from serious-organ- ernment is currently considering ised crime gangs stealing heavy reforms to policing structures duty farming equipment has a and priorities that could shape more quality significant final impact on farm- policing for the next decade. The ers. It is unacceptable. National Rural Crime Network is working to ensure the voices council, social and “This week helps by shining a of rural communities are heard spotlight on the realities of rural throughout that process. crime, the partnerships making a affordable homes difference, and the importance of South Yorkshire Police has ensuring that rural communities’ priorities form part of future policing reforms.

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard has welcomed the Government’s announcement of funding for the region to enable the building of more quality council, social and affordable homes in South Yorkshire: South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard said: “Everyone deserves the security of a safe, warm and affordable home, yet too many families across South Yorkshire are still living in temporary accommodation or waiting too long for a place to call home.

South Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kilvinder Vigurs is backing National Rural Crime Week, highlighting the challenges facing rural communities and the ongoing efforts to “Today’s investment of £249m from Govern- tackle crime in the countryside. ment to enable 2,200 new quality council, so- National Rural Crime Action cial and affordable homes in South Yorkshire Week (6-11 September) brings is a significant step forward and will help us together police forces, farmers, to continue our significant progress towards landowners and rural organisaending the use of temporary and poor-quality tions to raise awareness of the accommodation for families and children. impact of crime on countryside “Devolution works because decisions are communities and to ensure rural made closer to our communities. Working priorities are central to future powith Homes England, our councils and hous- licing reforms. ing association partners, we’re ready to build According to the National Farmthe right homes in the right places, and give ers’ Union, rural crime costs the more people across South Yorkshire the secu- UK more than £40 million every rity of a place they can call home.” year. Offences include fly-tipping, machinery theft, livestock

theft, livestock butchery and hare coursing. South Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Kilvinder Vigurs said: “I am proud to support National Rural Crime Action Week and help raise awareness of the issues that continue to blight many of our countryside communities. When I started my post last year, I attended several rural crime meetings to hear first-hand about the problems faced by our farmers and the local community.

“I am pleased that the Mayoral Authority has been supporting the countryside through our Rural Crime Initiative. It provides funding to help individuals and businesses improve security and protect their property from crime. We have seen a steady uptake on this offer to target harden properties and help gain intelligence relating things happening in the countryside, which will assist in police enforcement.

“We can all play a role by keeping our eyes and ears open, identifying suspicious behaviour, and reporting anything that seems “I was very grateful for the time unusual. Everyone can provide farmers, and their families have valuable intelligence and help spent with me showing me the make our countryside safer.” impact crime and wider anti-so- The theme of this year’s week of cial behaviour has on them. I have action is ensuring that the Govseen the devastation caused by ernment’s proposed changes to fly-tipping, and how harvests and

strengthened its response to rural crime through the introduction of dedicated off-road bike teams and by training around 40 officers across all districts as rural crime specialists. The force has also increased its use of drones, helping officers identify suspicious activity and target offenders more effectively.

South Yorkshire Police also works closely with farmers, landowners, gamekeepers, rural businesses, village communities, Neighbourhood Watch groups and victim support organisations to tackle the issues affecting those who live and work in the countryside. This tight network of people and organisations are working incredibly hard to ensure our countryside provides the harvests required to feed us, gives places of beauty we can enjoy and be proud of.

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Visitors heading into the Peak District are being encouraged to leave their cars at home and travel by train as the national park celebrates its 75th anniversary. The appeal comes amid growing parking problems at popular beauty spots, with police taking enforcement action against dozens of motorists who have ignored parking restrictions or left vehicles at the side of the road. Northern has joined forces with Visit Peak District & Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park Authority to encourage visitors to use public transport instead. Northern services provide access to a number of popular destinations, including Edale, where walkers can head towards Mam Tor, Grindleford and the Hope Valley, and the spa town of Buxton. The campaign coincides with celebrations marking 75 years since the Peak District became the UK’s first national park. Northern has marked the anniversary by naming a Class 195 train Peak District 75. The train was unveiled at Manchester Piccadilly station and will travel through the Peak District on the Hope Valley Line in the coming months. Covering 555 square miles, the Peak District attracts around 13 million visitors each year, who come to enjoy its valleys, gritstone edges, moorland landscapes, towns and villages.

Railways have played an important role in the area’s tourism history. The construction of railway lines in the 19th century helped bring large numbers of visitors to the Peak District, although several routes were later closed and converted into walking and cycling trails. Four railway routes remain open to passengers, providing access to the national park from cities including Sheffield, Manchester and Leeds.

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APPROVAL FOR £3M SPENDING ON THEATRE REVAMP

Plans to upgrade Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre have progressed after South Yorkshire’s combined authority approved £3m for the project, writes Julia Armstrong Local Democracy Reporting Service.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, other changes will include a redesigned main entrance and a sweeping first-floor balcony terrace overlooking Tudor Square.

The funding forms part of a wider £45m scheme to transform the venue and help secure the future of the World Snooker Championship in the city, where it has been held since 1977.

The terrace will replace the glass-fronted Adelphi Room that sits above the theatre entrance.

Under the plans, the main stage capacity will increase from 964 seats to 1,500 for the snooker tournament and other performances. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has agreed to release the £3m to Sheffield City Council, which will be used for development work. Architect Will Sherlaw, from Allies and Morrison, told the council in July that the auditorium changes would respect the space and the feel of the audience being close to the action.

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A new dining area will go in the foyer, outdoor seating is set to be installed and the area for staff and players backstage will be upgraded. The council is heading up the £45m project with Sheffield Theatres, to keep the World Snooker Championships in the city for at least 15 years. The deal was made earlier this year with World Snooker Ltd, with former Prime Minister Keir Starmer visiting Sheffield in March to secure the project.

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SATURDAY 12 Bullhouse Chapel will be open from 2-4 on Saturday for anyone to visit to have a quiet time or to learn about the history of this non-conformist chapel built by those who wished to continue worshipping as Puritans. On the Sunday we will hold our Christian worship at 2.30pm, all are welcome to join us. 12 Heritage Day at Brightholmlee Methodist Church in Wharncliffe Side from 10am to 2pm, for a lively Heritage Open Day packed with rural history, vintage machinery, and traditional storytelling. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. 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-

WEDNESDAY 16 BOLSTERSTONE ARCHAEOLOGY AND HERITAGE GROUP at 7.30pm Ashley Tuck, archaeologist from Wessex Archaeology, discusses recent excavations at Sheffield Castle, their identity and meaning. We meet in the hall at Christ Church on Manchester Road in Stocksbridge.There is a small entry charge: Members £2 Non-members £4. Annual membership £7 All welcome.” 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 SATURDAY 20 St.Jame’s Church Midhopestones will be holding there Annual Well Blessing on 20th September at 3pm All welcome Refreshments provided. MONDAY

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LISTINGS 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 by donation of £5. THURSDAY 24th Stocksbridge Community Forum. News, Views, Updates, Veolia recycling / bins. Bring your concerns and information too. 6pm at The Venue. All Welcome SATURDAY 26 NEW/NEARLY NEW clothing sale, 10 am to 12 am at Chapeltown Methodist Church, Burncross Road (opposite the library). Ladies, gents and children’s clothes. All proceeds to St Luke’s hospice. Bargains galore. Organised by High Green WI in conjunction with Chapeltown WI’s MacMillan coffee morning. 26 Chapeltown WI will host a MacMillan Coffee Morning in Chapeltown Methodist Church from 10.00am until 12.00.noon. Tombola, Raffle, coffee and cakes, cash only. Everyone welcome.

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THURSDAY 1 High Green WI will be meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday the 1st of October in the Church Hall, behind the Methodist Church, on Wortley Road. The event is “Make a Felt Christmas Bauble” - with Lisa Wigfield. The competition is “Autumn Decoration”. Members and Visitors warmly welcome. 1 Stocksbridge Community Care Group AGM 10am - 11.30am Stocksbridge Town Hall All welcome An opportunity to find out more about what we do. SATURDAY 3 7.30pm, at St. Mary’s Church Ecclesfield, presents “Remember the Coal”, the musical story of coal mining, told in song and narration by Alan Wood and John Snook. Tickets £10 (+ booking fee) on-line at ‘wegottickets. com/f/21908’. SUNDAY 11 Table Top Sale - Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre - Sunday 11th October, Open To Buyers 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. MONDAY 19 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners – a talk by our Treasurer, Theo Hunter, who will give a lively account of the development of species ‘From Hagfish to Humans’. It promises to be an interesting evening. 7.30, Wadsley Church Hall, Worrall Road, free refreshments,

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Heritage Open Day Brightholmlee Methodist Church in Wharncliffe Side will welcome visitors on Saturday 12 September, from 10am to 2pm, for a lively Heritage Open Day packed with rural history, vintage machinery, and traditional storytelling. The event forms part of the wider Sheffield Heritage Open Days, a city‑wide programme celebrating the stories, buildings, and communities that shape the region. Organised in partnership between Brightholmlee Methodist Church and the Wharncliffe Side Development Association, the Brightholmlee event offers a rare chance to explore the area’s agricultural past through hands‑on exhibits and family‑friendly activities. A display of classic tractors and historic farm tools will showcase the working life of the valley’s farms, while a charming magic lantern theatre will bring Victorian storytelling to life with atmospheric images and narration. Visitors can also browse local history displays, charting the people, places, and traditions that have shaped Brightholmlee and Wharncliffe Side over generations.

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Hogwatch in Silkstone Common Silkstone Common Community Hub is organising a hedgehog survey of the village on Friday 18th September from 7 -9 pm.

area. Anyone sighting a hedgehog about their nightly business will be asked to record this in detail on a survey card”.

The Hub are seeking locations throughout the village to place a survey tunnel where hedgehogs visiting a dish of food leave their footprints behind when they move on. In this way it is possible to record the presence of hedgehogs and an idea of where they are inhabiting.

The Hub is particularly keen for families to become trained as “Hogwatchers” on 18th September and come back the following Friday (25th September at 7pm) to share their findings with the rest of the village. As well as training for the Hogwatch survey, there will be chance to learn more about hedgehog ecology and behaviour and to participate in a survey entitled “If I was Head of UK Hedgehog Research”.

Spokesperson for the Hub, Pete Riley said “The Hub is looking for householders or landowners with a safe space to place the survey tunnel for five nights and a willingness to renew the food and change the footprint paper every day. This is a reliable method to monitor for the presence of hedgehogs in our

Everyone is welcome to come along. Refreshments will be available

The Ann Reresby Trust is open for applications Applications are now being invited for the Ann Reresby Trust, a local charity to help female students in High Green. The Charity was founded in 1801, and uses the interest from money invested for educating girls within High Green “in such a manner as the trustees shall think proper.” Part of the original bequest was used to build a school in the village, however today the fund is used to support local girls and young wom-

en who are in further or higher education. The grant can be used to buy books, materials or equipment that will help with studies, and is open to any female student who lives in the village of High Green. If you would like to submit an application, or find out more about the charity, then could you please call 0114 284 8575 for further information and advice.

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address given to the councillor I assume to be the representative for my address, yet received no confirmation of receipt let alone any response. Thus once again begging the question as to why. How come such unresponsiveness on the part of SCC and the local councillor? Are SCC purposely screwing up councillor contact? Or, is the local councillor in league with SCC for reason(s) best known to themselves? Will contacting other party councillors by the same means prove anymore effective I wonder? In passing, having another protracted problem on-going with SCC, I have noticed that any online claim facility from which one is attempting to get legitimate benefit payments restored is usually flawed if working at all and that there is a twenty five minute or more waiting time on a phone line, resulting in getting to talk to someone with poor English and/or is no help at all; that can get cut off sometimes in favour of a questionnaire asking about one’s experience! Whilst on the other hand, if one is paying in money to SCC coffers, then, phone facilities work flawlessly with non-existent waiting times. Thus once again leaving one wondering as to how come. Especially when SCC regularly put out bulletins to such as Council tenants, informing them that their latest research is showing very high levels of satisfaction with services provided, yet the experience in reality is anything but. Therefore, what is/are the goal(s) in the situation concerning SCC operatives and the Councillors that are supposed to be in charge of them? Perhaps someone could explain via Look Local (LL) given one can’t get any sense if any response at all via existing means? Similarly, perhaps disgruntled readers could contact LL with their tales of woe concerning SCC phone lines and on-line claim/reporting facilities, in an effort to provide some degree of truly independent, objective data? Yours sincerely, Michael Parker.

X67 Dear Editor, It’s hard to imagine nowadays that we actually used to have a dedicated fleet of high specification buses for limited stop services in and around Sheffield, such as the X66/X67 Sheffield to Stocksbridge also used to be limited stop, stopping only at Snig Hill, Infirmary Road, Middlewood Road and Leppings Lane resulting in much quicker journey times than today’s of around one hour. A priority for bus franchising needs to be reinstating a network of limited stop services in Sheffield and South Yorkshire under the new People’s Network bus service under control of the South Yorkshire Mayor. “South Yorkshire Fastline” has a nice ring to it.

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What to do back in the 13th century when the regional Norman heavy press-gangs you into marrying someone after your land (and well past her youth, and you never wanted)?! This was what faced Elias de Midhope (1240-). His eponymous father famously established the Penistone Pack, the first ever of harrier hounds (selectively bred from foxhounds to hunt hares), but here he was the hunted. Could a Lord who wasn’t Norman carry any weight in post-Conquest England? Elias’ line of descent is not – or cannot be traced – from France: he does appear to be a pre-Norman local, agreeing to fit in with Norman overlordship, naming and custom. His substantial land holdings hereabouts made him a catch, and at a very young age was given no choice in an arranged betrothal to Maud, of the Norman Gramary family. This was in 1252, when they’d each be about twelve.

It was subject to conditions (presumably the usual, a dowry). It turned out these weren’t met, so Elias considered himself freed of any covenant, and went on to marry one Mabilia, without objection from Maud’s family so Yours Faithfully, Matthew Smith, Hillsborough, far as is known. Maud herself married anSheffield, S6 other. Elias and Mabilia had children, and were fifteen years together when she died. As Maud’s husband also had passed, both parties to the seeming voided earlier ‘agreement’ were free again.

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Seeing that Elias had expanded his estate substantially, was really quite rich, and now Sir Elias, Maud decided he’d make an excellent replacement spouse. Apparently he wasn’t interested, as in 1275 Maud invoked the old betrothal terms, arguing they still stood, with the passage of time irrelevant. Elias resisted, you’d imagine with confidence, until Maud’s uncle, Sir John D’Eyvill, showed up at Midhope Hall mob-handed: with kith and kin, armed. This was one bloke you didn’t want dropping by in a foul mood. In 1266 he’d burnt down Sheffield town and castle. Holding the office of Chief Justice of the Forests North of Trent, yet long a rebel, D’Eyvill had joined Simon de Montfort’s revolt during the second Baron’s War. D’Eyvill means ‘the house of God’, though as it sounds in English is much nearer the mark! Violent and ruthless

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Kidnapping. Sir John dragged Elias to St James Chapel just outside York walls, and under threat of violence made him go along with a nuptial ceremony. Afterwards Elias wasted little time in going to the church courts for an annulment, on the clear grounds in law of coercion. The marriage was not consummated, despite what might be inferred from genealogies, that mistakenly assume his daughter Judith was by Maud, when she’s either Mabilia’s or a later wife’s. There is a formal record of the proceedings (copied by the antiquarian Roger Dodsworth, from whom local historians Hunter and Dransfield quote) so we know the gist of what witnesses said, enabling this story to be told; however, there’s silence on the outcome. Foregone, or risking wrath on the scribe’s hand?! Anyway, it can be deduced that it must have been in favour of Elias, as his descendants inherited, against challenge from hopefuls inveigling that Elias’ offspring in effect were bastards, in his marriages (two, if not three) not being legal. True, the law was that marriage is invalidated by a binding prior contract, but Elias had a solid case. The betrothal hardly could remain in place, in an indefinite wait for its honouring, as that would veto Elias ever wedding anyone, notwithstanding it was Maud’s family who had prevented her wedding to Elias. Why no comeback from Mr Evil Eye? An irony – a comeuppance – is that never mind trying to sort other peoples’, he was coming unstuck regarding his own marriage: likewise to a Maud, a wealthy widow of a powerful Norman baron. It was illegal, in his not telling the King of it. The King insisted on recording every significant transaction involving property when it was held directly from the Crown (as was the baron’s), so as to keep tabs on who might pose a potential problem. For not obtaining royal licence D’Eyville had to seek a pardon. In 1276 he got one … though not before coughing up a fine of 200 marks. That surely put a smile on Elias’ face. A rum do for our Elias, yet the rule of law prevailed ... at least if you were a Lord, whether Norman or not.

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Help shape the future of Supertram for the South Yorkshire People’s Network – more consultation events added People across South Yorkshire are being invited to help shape the future of public transport as the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) continues a major public engagement programme on plans for a brand-new Supertram fleet as part of the South Yorkshire People’s Network.

“The trams have been part of our lives for more than 30 years - helping us get to work, school, appointments, days out and so much more. They’ve served South Yorkshire brilliantly, but they’re getting past the point where we need to update them if we want to make sure the network is fit for the future.

The new fleet will play a central role in The People’s Network, with a vision for a fully integrated public transport system that better connects communities, supports economic growth and makes it easier for people to get around South Yorkshire. With the current Supertram vehicles approaching the end of their operational life after more than 30 years of service, people now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape the trams that will serve the region for decades to come.

“We want our new trams to be easy to use, accessible, comfortable and reliable; making it simpler for us all to get around.

Hundreds of people have already shared their views but there’s still more time to complete the online survey or attend more public consultation exhibitions that will take place next week. The sessions give people the opportunity to view creative fleet mock-ups, explore proposed design concepts and speak directly with the programme team about what they want from the next generation of trams. South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard said: “We’re transforming public transport across South Yorkshire, and bringing in a brand-new fleet of trams is a huge part of those ambitions. “It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity. We’re investing £90 million on the new trams, and we need to make the most of it.

“Whether you use the tram every day, every now and then, or you’d like to use it more in future, come along to one of our exhibitions, take part in the survey and tell us what you’d like to see. “Public transport in South Yorkshire is getting better and we’re making a tram network we can be proud of for generations to come.” The survey asks people about their experiences of travelling on Supertram today and what they would like to see in the future. Topics include step-free access, seating layouts, space for wheelchairs, pushchairs and bicycles, safety features, air conditioning, onboard information screens, journey information and other improvements that could make journeys easier and more comfortable. Feedback gathered through the survey and exhibitions will help inform the specification for the new fleet before SYMCA goes out to tender and invites manufacturers to bid to deliver trams for the South Yorkshire People’s Network.

The new fleet programme forms part of SYMCA’s wider investment in modernising the Supertram network and delivering the South Yorkshire People’s Network – a fully integrated public transport system designed to better connect people with jobs, education, healthcare, leisure opportunities and each other. The replacement of the existing fleet marks a major milestone in securing the long-term future of Supertram following its return to public control. Alongside wider investment across the network, the programme will ensure South Yorkshire continues to benefit from a reliable, accessible and sustainable tram system for generations to come. People can take part in the survey until Friday 18 September 2026, while more public exhibitions showcasing creative fleet mock-ups and design concepts will take place on the following dates, with sessions open from 11am to 2pm, and 3pm to 6pm: Wednesday 9 September: The Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX Paper copies are also available at the Customer Service Desk at Sheffield Interchange, Meadowhall Interchange and Sheffield Railway Station. Those who do not have access to the internet can call 0800 952 0002 to request a copy of the engagement pack by post. The new fleet procurement programme is funded through the Transport for City Regions (TCR) funding stream.

One year to go until South Yorkshire buses come under public control South Yorkshire is one year away from a major change to the way its bus services are run, with buses in Doncaster and most of Sheffield due to come under public control from September 2027.

Preparations are already under way, with bus depots across South Yorkshire being upgraded and electrified ahead of the arrival of new electric vehicles.

The move is part of the South Yorkshire People’s Network, which aims to create a simpler, more affordable and reliable public transport system across the region.

The wider People’s Network also includes investment in trams, rail, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Under the new system, decisions on bus routes, fares, timetables and vehicle standards will be made by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority rather than commercial operators. One of the first changes will be the introduction of free bus travel for under-18s from September 2027, as part of a new fares strategy. A new fleet of electric buses is also due to begin arriving on South Yorkshire’s roads, while bus stops and shelters are set to be upgraded. South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard said bringing buses under public control would allow the region to make decisions based on local needs. He said: “For the first time in decades, we’ll have the power to shape routes, fares and timetables around what we need in South Yorkshire, helping create a transport network that is simpler, more affordable and more reliable.” However, the Mayor acknowledged that the People’s Network would not be completed overnight, with franchising being introduced in stages. The first phase will cover Doncaster and most of Sheffield in September 2027, followed by further phases covering Barnsley and Rotherham.

Supertram came under public control in 2024, with investment planned in tracks, stops and infrastructure. A new £90 million fleet of trams is also being planned. The recently opened Magna Tram Train station has improved connections between Sheffield and Rotherham, while plans are progressing for the proposed Rotherham Gateway station. Further rail improvements are expected through investment secured for Northern Powerhouse Rail, aimed at improving connections between Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester and other parts of the North. Active travel is also part of the plans, with a new e-bike subscription scheme due to launch in spring 2027. Coppard said the changes would help create a transport network that better connects people with jobs, education and other opportunities. He added: “The People’s Network isn’t something that’s coming in the future, it’s already taking shape across our region.” The aim is for the various elements to eventually form an integrated transport network across South Yorkshire, with cleaner vehicles and improved connections between buses, trams, trains and active travel.

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Monday evening was the last run of the trunce season at Oxspring,the winners had already been decided so as is always the tradition it was fancy dress. High Green Harriers donned there best fancy dress to run the course a course that is always challenging especially the river crossing the second one was paticularly deep this year

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THRILLING TIE KEEPS HOPES ALIVE dragging Stocksbridge back into the contest. The pair added 62 runs before Taylor was brilliantly caught by a diving one-handed effort for 38.

Grayson then took responsibility for the chase, reaching a magnificent half-century as Stocksbridge edged closer to the target. Despite another wicket falling, Grayson refused to surrender and continued to attack. Remarkably, Stocksbridge eventually levelled the scores with two wickets remaining. The finish was extraordinary. With Stocksbridge needing just one run for victory and Kexborough requiring one wicket for a tie, Grayson was dismissed for an outstanding 64 by Niganthan. 13-year-old Oliver Perry who scored his first adult 50 this weekend.

Kexborough 1st XI 177-9 (Joe Hibbert 5-37, Andy Hibbert 2-29, Rob Taylor 2-60) Stocksbridge 1st XI 177 all out (Liam Grayson 64, Rob Taylor 38, Dave Sedgwick 28) Stocksbridge 1st XI remain in the promotion places after a remarkable penultimate-weekend clash with Kexborough ended with the scores level and the points shared. The visitors arrived at Lucas Wheels – Bracken Moor just six points behind Stocksbridge, who occupied second place in the table, making victory crucial for both sides with the final weekend approaching. Captain Andy Hirst won the toss and elected to field, but Kexborough made the quicker start, finding the boundary regularly before Andy Hibbert dismissed the dangerous Burgess for 29. Hibbert soon claimed a second wicket to leave the visitors 51-2 before Stocksbridge began to gain control. Joe Hibbert then made a major impact with the ball, removing both set batsmen in quick succession before claiming a third wicket with a caught-and-bowled. Rob Taylor joined the attack and soon removed Bowering, while Joe Hibbert struck again as Kexborough wobbled to 103-6. However, the visitors’ lower order fought back impressively, with Mynett once again proving

It left the final pair needing a single run to win. Niganthan needed just two balls to take the final wicket, leaving the scores level and both a thorn in Stocksbridge’s side after causing sides having to settle for a share of the points. problems in the reverse fixture. Both teams took eight points, meaning Joe Hibbert eventually completed a superb Stocksbridge remain in second place heading five-wicket haul, finishing with 5-37, as Kex- into the final day. borough posted a competitive 177-9 from 46 Promotion is still firmly in the Green Army’s overs. own hands – but after a match containing Stocksbridge knew a difficult chase lay ahead, five-wicket hauls, dramatic partnerships and but Hirst got the innings moving with several a last-wicket finish, they will know there is no early boundaries. room for complacency on the final weekend. The visitors, though, responded in devastating Stocksbridge 2nd XI 148 all out (O Perry 54, fashion. Niganthan and Nadesapillai ripped J Hague 16, P Tawade 16) through the Stocksbridge top order, taking five quick wickets and leaving the home side Wombwell Main 2nd XI 111 all out (A Jowitt 4-17, R Brearley 3-34, J Taylor 2-27) in serious trouble at 42-5. Hirst was the only batter to make double fig- Stocksbridge 2nd XI continued their sensational season with a 37-run victory over ures among the early wickets, scoring 17. Wombwell, as youngsters Oliver Perry and With the promotion race seemingly slipping Archie Jowitt starred with bat and ball. away, Liam Grayson produced a superb display of resilience. He initially found an ally in It was a clash between first and second in the Dave Sedgwick, with the pair beginning to re- league, although Stocksbridge had already build the innings and bring Stocksbridge back secured the title. Captain Thwaites won the toss and elected to bat, hoping to post a cominto contention. manding total. Sedgwick looked increasingly dangerous before he was dismissed LBW for 28, bringing Opener Hague made a flying start with three Rob Taylor to the crease with Stocksbridge on boundaries, but he and Smith fell within a few balls to leave Stocksbridge 20-2. 89-6. What followed was a remarkable partnership. That brought 13-year-old Oliver Perry together with his father Steve, creating another speGrayson and Taylor attacked when opportu- cial moment for the pair. Oliver contributed nities arose, finding boundaries and steadily

21 of their 33-run partnership before Steve was dismissed for nine. Perry continued to impress, this time sharing a 31-run stand with Parag Tawade, who was eventually dismissed for 16 with Stocksbridge on 84-4. Dom Gentlesmith briefly added to the entertainment by hitting his first two balls to the boundary before falling, while Thwaites was next to go following a contentious LBW. With Stocksbridge 106-6, Perry continued to show remarkable maturity. John Musgrove (10) and Archie Jowitt (12 not out) provided some late support, but the innings was largely a one-man show. Perry was eventually dismissed for a superb 54, with Stocksbridge bowled out for 148. The 13-year-old batted for 27 overs, hit 10 boundaries and scored more than a third of his team’s total. Stocksbridge needed a strong bowling performance to defend their total and Joe Taylor delivered immediately, dismissing dangerous opener Newton in just the second over. Wombwell moved to 40 before Rowan Brearley struck, removing Owen for 16 and then claiming another wicket two balls later. Two more quick wickets, including the key dismissal of Wilkinson, put Stocksbridge firmly in control. Tom James briefly threatened a comeback, smashing two fours and a six from his first four deliveries, but Archie Jowitt soon ended his assault, with Parag Tawade taking an excellent catch. Jowitt then continued to torment the Wombwell batsmen with his spin, picking up wickets regularly as the hosts were eventually bowled out for 111. Jowitt finished with outstanding figures of 4-17 from seven overs, backing up his recent five-wicket haul against Bradfield. The victory means the champions now have an extraordinary record of 18 wins and just one defeat, with their final game of the season taking place at home next week. With Perry starring with the bat and Jowitt with the ball, there was plenty of evidence that the future is looking very bright for Stocksbridge.

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SLACK CONQUERS ANGLESEY AS PENISTONE COLLECT PODIUM PLACES

Greg Slack produced the standout performance of the weekend for Penistone Footpath Runners by completing the formidable Ring O’ Fire 130 around the coast of Anglesey. Slack completed the huge ultra-running challenge in 49-05-23 to finish 28th overall. There was also success on the roads at the Wetherby 10K, where Damian Kilpin finished 22nd overall in 39-26 to claim third place in the men’s over45 category. James Mumford continued his excellent form with another podium finish at the Waverley Dash, finishing third overall in 40-12. Dawn Godley added another age-category victory at the Blackleach 5 Mile Trail Race, finishing 75th overall in 41-56 and taking first place in the ladies over65 category. Alan and Gemma Nutton represented Penistone at the Wilne 10K, with Alan producing a strong 36-50 to finish 56th overall and eighth in the men’s over45 category, while Gemma recorded 52-17 following a couple of weeks disrupted by illness. Dawn Broom also produced a strong run at the No Walk in the Park 5K, clocking 22-35 to finish seventh female overall and second in the ladies over55 category. Penistone runners were particularly busy on the fells, with Steve Sanders remarkably racing on three consecutive days. Sanders began at the Hades Hill Fell Race near Whitworth on Thursday evening, finishing 25th in 41-26 and taking second place in the men’s over50 category. On Friday he was joined by Lesley Parker and Steve Storey at the Great Longstone Fell Race, where Sanders finished 28th in 35-20. Parker ran 43-19 to finish 72nd and win the ladies over50 category, while Storey was 88th in 47-11 and took first place in the men’s over70 category. Sanders completed his busy spell at Saturday’s Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race with another excellent performance, finishing 19th overall in 37-39 and again taking second place in the men’s over50 category. Matthew Robinson was 30th in 39-01 and Martyn Goodwin 93rd in 47-07. Further afield, Harriet Drouin took on the spectacular Ultra Tour Monte Rosa stage race in the Alps. Drouin covered around 86 miles with approximately 29,000 feet of climbing according to her Strava recording, crossing a glacier during the event. After being timed out on days two and three she continued with the challenge and battled through the final

day, making one crucial cut-off with less than Ring O’ Fire 130 a minute to spare. 28, Greg Slack 49-05-23. Saturday’s parkruns saw 59 Penistone seniors compete across 25 venues. Tom Fryers Barnsley Parkrun led the way with an outright victory at Mil- 3, Ashley Firth 18-16; 10, Alex Crosby 20-00; ton Country in 18-02 while celebrating his 11, Jade Crosby 20-06; 17, Ian Neville 21-44; 350th parkrun, while Jade Crosby was first 33, Dan Cooper 23-33; 66, Russ Lynam 25lady at Barnsley in a personal best 20-06. Ashley Firth also recorded a personal best at Barnsley, finishing third overall in 18-16, and Richard Cottam took third place at Waverley Lakes in 18-48. Sue Hall celebrated her 450th parkrun at Barnsley, finishing in 28-26 and taking first place in the ladies over65 category, while Alex Crosby also produced a personal best of 20-00. Other category winners included Keith Gordon at Blackhill, Ian Neville, Alan Knox, Paul Sammon and Ray Brown at Barnsley, Oliver France at Rother Valley, Josie Smith at Innpromenade, Jill Scrivens at Macclesfield, Alex Melhuish at Concord and John Lawcock at Flint Castle.

53; 68, Alan Knox 26-00; 78, Mark Graham 27-09; 103, Sue Hall 28-26; 130, Stu Smith 29-59; 134, Joanne Sammon 30-12; 149, Luke McGuinness 31-12; 160, Paul Sammon 31-52; 171, Barbara Haigh 32-48; 176, Sarah Clough 33-35; 208, Ray Brown 36-45; 231, Danny Batty 40-15.

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Flynn Rogers also ran strongly at Hillsborough, finishing seventh overall in 17-52 and winning the JM15-17 category. Barbara Haigh produced the leading adult age-graded performance of the weekend with 79.62%, followed by Sue Hall with 75.79%, Ian Neville with 74.46% and Richard Cottam with 74.29%. Results Wetherby 10K 22, Damian Kilpin 39-26. Waverley Dash 3, James Mumford 40-12. Blackleach 5 Mile Trail Race 75, Dawn Godley 41-56. Wilne 10K 56, Alan Nutton 36-50; 487, Gemma Nutton Saturday saw runners from local clubs sup52-17. porting the community at the Worrall Festival No Walk in the Park 5K Women Gala, which opens each year with the Worrall Festival Chase. The Gala was already buzzing 7, Dawn Broom 22-35. as families arrived, stalls opened and volunHades Hill Fell Race teers took their positions along the course. 25, Steve Sanders 41-26. The route winds its way over undulating terrain, linking together local footpaths, farm Great Longstone Fell Race tracks and woodland trails for a course that’s 28, Steve Sanders 35-20; 72, Lesley Parker 43- both scenic and incredibly challenging. Run19; 88, Steve Storey 47-11. ners faced sharp climbs, fast descents, uneven woodland footing, and several fallen logs to Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race hurdle, making pacing tricky and rewarding 19, Steve Sanders 37-39; 30, Matthew Robin- those who handled the changing terrain with son 39-01; 93, Martyn Goodwin 47-07. confidence.

Valley Hill Runners were out in force amongst runners, volunteers and supporters. Club stalwart Phil Harris (vet 60) and Rebecca Sanders (vet 40 female) both took part in the race. First finisher for the club was Rebecca, beating her previous Worrall Chase outing by over 6 minutes. Rebecca said of the race, ‘it’s a tough little route, but the support was fantastic and made the effort worthwhile’. Both runners commended the wonderful atmosphere and organisation of the event noting how the Chase continues to be a highlight of the festival and a favourite challenge in the local running calendar. The event once again showcased the strength of Worrall’s local community and the wider Sheffield running community.

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STOCKSBRIDGE OUT OF THE CUP REDCAR ATHLETIC 1 - 0 STOCKSBRIDGE PARK STEELS

The first half was a cagey affair that ended goalless with few chances for both teams. Stocksbridge pushed forward with Louie Ward flashed a shot wide within the first minute before Connor Smythe hit the side netting. At the other end, Curtis Round probably should have scored but ended up spooning the ball over the bar. Redcar broke the deadlock early in the second half. They got a free kick on the edge of the area and Oscar Fletcher gambled by firing it low under the wall. And it’s a gamble that worked as the wall jumped and the shot found the bottom corner. The visitors pushed hard for an equaliser. Deshaun Musgrave-Dore beat a man but saw his shot saved by the Redcar keeper Josh Mazfari. Connor Smythe came close to finding the top corner, while goalkeeper Meggetto produced important stops. Chris Bumhira produced a standout tackle as Stocksbridge pressed. In the closing stages the Steels had more of the ball and created late chances, including a distant effort that drifted past the top corner, but Redcar held firm. The Steelmen were good on the counter, a crucial tackle from Chris Bumhira and then an impressive one-on-one shot from Louis Johnson was saved by debutant Luca Meggetto. But there were to be no more goals and Stocksbridge went out, though they went out with plenty of pride. Next Game: Saturday 12 September. North Ferriby Next home game: Wednesday 16 September Grimsby Borough

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CHURCH SUFFER FRIDAY DEFEAT WORSBROUGH BRIDGE ATHLETIC 1 - 0 PENISTONE CHURCH

Penistone Church lost on Friday night in a narrow defeat to Worsborough Bridge Athletic. Church restricted Worsbrough, who have been scoring freely recently, to just one goal in a game of few clear cut chances. Church felt they were denied a penalty towards the end of the game playing down the hill in the second half when Lennon O’Grady was seemingly brought down on the edge of the area, but the referee waved the shouts away. Penistone Church coach James ‘Jammy’ Young shared his thoughts after the game: “Tough game. Tough place to come they’ve started really well. Scored 15 in their last three. I think we probably edged the first half and then came out second half, first 15 minutes I think we had the better chances. But we probably didn’t create as many chances as we would have wanted. “Credit to them defensively, they are a really tough team to break down and got bodies behind the ball. It just didn’t fall our way.” Next Game: Tuesday 15 September. Knaresborough Town. Next home game: Saturday 19 September. Pickering Town.

TIGERS PLAY-OFF BOUND DESPITE DEFEAT IPSWICH 48 - 42 SHEFFIELD TIGERS SHEFFIELD all but booked their place in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership play-offs despite losing out 48-42 in a last heat decider at Ipswich.

The Witches nipped back ahead by two points with a race to spare - but Flint battled superbly to get by Juhl Pedersen to split the Dane and Brennan on the third lap.

The Tigers successfully claimed the aggregate point though moving them six points ahead of fifth placed King’s Lynn - but the South Yorkshire side have a superior race points difference over the Stars.

Sheffield required a heat advantage in the tense finale, but the hosts made the better gates to edge the tight contest.

It was an a sterling effort from Sheffield who took the reigning champions down to the wire, despite operating Rider Replacement for injured No.1 Jack Holder. Sheffield conceded two 5-1s in the opening three races with the Tigers denied a maximum of their own in Heat Two with Luke Killeen passed on the line by home reserve Kevin Juhl Pedersen whilst Jye Etheridge took the chequered flag out front. After a last place in the opener as rider replacement, Josh Pickering took his learning points to help him win a shared Heat Four before Leon Flint led a 3-3 in the fifth. Heat Six saw Pickering and Etheridge link up for a 5-1 with the latter producing a cracking move to squeeze through the middle of the home pairing of Richard Lawson and Adam Ellis off bend two of the opening lap. Two further shared heats followed before the Tigers levelled with a 4-2 as Pickering and Etheridge combined for another heat advantage. Killeen and Etheridge were used as rider replacement and as a reserve replacement as they took the minor placings in a shared Heat 11 before Holder and Etheridge took second and third in a Heat 12 3-3 with the scores still tied. A fourth straight share of the spoils followed in a terrific Heat 13; Holder was solid in second whilst Pickering eventually took third after a brilliant ding-dong battle with Lawson with plenty of overtaking on several occasions.

Tigers team manager Simon Stead said: “Approaching the meeting, having not being able to successfully get a guest in, I’ll be honest, I was looking at making sure that we took the aggregate point home as being the most important thing. “But full credit to the lads, even more so after a little bit of a slowish start, they went out there and really attacked the meeting. “The six lads and their mechanics all really worked together as one behind the scenes and it was one big group effort once again. “We really got into a flow, and yes we may have just come up short in the end on the night, but we did more than enough to win the aggregate point and for me, there were plenty of positives we can take away once again with a little bit more much needed momentum with us.” Sheffield can mathematically secure their play-off place when they host Northampton in their final home regular league fixture of the season on Thursday (September 10, 7.30pm). IPSWICH 48: Danny King 13, Tobiasz Musielak 12+2, Adam Ellis 8+1, Tom Brennan 6+2, Richard Lawson 4+1, Kevin Juhl Pedersen 3, Jason Edwards 2. SHEFFIELD 42: Leon Flint 11, Josh Pickering 10+1, Jye Etheridge 8+3, Chris Holder 6+1, Luke Killeen 5, Anders Rowe 2+1, Jack Holder R/R. Sheffield win the aggregate point 93-87