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Hundreds of steelworkers in Stocksbridge have been given fresh hope for their jobs after the Government announced plans to acquire the steelworks and bring the business into public ownership.

The announcement brings a potential end to months of uncertainty for hundreds of workers at Stocksbridge, whose jobs have been under threat since production was paused and staff were placed on furlough on reduced wages. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told MPs that the Government was developing a plan to acquire Speciality Steel UK (SSUK), which also has sites in Rotherham and Wednesbury. The move follows the collapse of the business, formerly part of Liberty Steel, and the Government taking control of SSUK last year after it was forced into liquidation by the High Court.

A private-sector bidder, Blastr Green Steel, had come forward earlier this year with plans to acquire the business. However, Mr Reynolds said the Government had decided it could not support the proposal because of “serious concerns” about its financing and protections for taxpayers.

Instead, ministers will engage with the official receiver’s sale process and develop a proposal for a public acquisition. He said the move would preserve “strategic control” and give the Government time to assess the future of the sites, including their potential for specialist manufacturing, regeneration and wider industrial use. The Government has also provided £50 million to support wages and pensions for steelworkers in Stocksbridge and Rotherham while the future of the business is considered. Continued on page 13

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More than 4,000 people have signed a petition launched by Marie Tidball MP in the matter of days, calling on Reform-led Barnsley Council to reverse its decision to shelve planned investment in Penistone Paramount.

Centres programme. Earlier phases of investment have already funded initial work to Penistone Town Hall, with the proposed Paramount improvements intended as the next major stage of investment in the building.

Marie Tidball, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, launched the ‘Save Penistone Paramount’ petition after the Council pulled the plug on £1.8 million of planned works at the historic cinema and town hall.

Marie has criticised both the substance of the decision and the lack of engagement with her as the constituency’s Member of Parliament. Reform UK has controlled Barnsley Council since the May local elections, when it won 42 of the authority’s 63 seats.

The scheme would have delivered major improvements to the Paramount, including a second cinema screen, a new café and bar and more accessible facilities.

The petition calls on Barnsley Council to reverse the decision and protect the long-term future of the Paramount, which Marie has described as the “jewel in the crown of Penistone”.

Plans for the next phase of the Paramount’s refurbishment had previously been publicly announced by Barnsley Council, which said the proposals were intended to expand the cinema’s offer and improve the building for visitors, including through a second screening room with wheelchair-accessible spaces and improved café, bar and customer facilities.

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investment deliver a new screen, café and bar and vital accessibility improvements. “This decision cannot be justified. Other projects in other principal town areas have reached much later stages of investment, while here in Penistone the Paramount was the next stage that we were all looking forward to. “The response from local people has already been extraordinary. More than 2,000 people signed in less than 24 hours, and that sends a very clear message to the Council about how strongly our community feels. “I’ll be fighting to get this decision changed. I’d encourage everyone who values the Paramount, whether they live in Penistone or further afield, to add their name and help us show just how much this wonderful place means to people.” People can sign the petition at: https://www.marietidball.com/campaigns/save-penistone-paramount

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STEP connecting businesses with people In the 1990s, when the works was shedding jobs and the pits had gone, local people set up STEP. It started small: a place to learn a new trade, help finding a job, someone to talk to about starting a business, and childcare so parents could work. It lasted because it was built around what people here said they needed. The works is uncertain again. What happens to it is not decided here. But this time there is a chance to have support in place before it is needed, rather than after. Sheffield City Council has asked STEP to lead a ten-year plan for jobs, skills, business and wellbeing across Stocksbridge, Deepcar, Bolsterstone, High Green, Burncross and Chapeltown. It is the first time these places have been planned for together, and it is due next spring. There is plenty to build on. Hub 519 is going up on Manchester Road. The Towns Fund has paid for a new local bus service. Firms along the valley are hiring. Schools, clubs and community groups already do a great deal. The job of the plan is to join these things up, so that: • a young person can get to a college place or apprenticeship without needing a car; • someone who loses their job knows where to go, and gets help with the next step as well as the first; • a business that cannot find staff is connected to people who want to work.

Young people need a particular mention. Qualifications open doors, but what keeps someone in a job is what are often called soft skills: working as part of a team, using their initiative, finding a way round a problem, and not giving up when the first attempt fails. There is nothing soft about them. They are learned by doing, and not every young person gets that chance. The plan should make sure every young person in the valley does. That only works if the plan is written with local people, not for them. Plans written for a place tend to gather dust. Plans written by a place tend to get done, because the people who wrote them stay to see them through. So we would like to hear from you, particularly if you: • run a business and cannot find the people you need; • have a teenager at home running out of local options; • are part of a group already tackling one of these problems; • have lost a job at the works, or worry that you might. Over the coming months Kathryn O’Donohue, STEP’s Partnership Manager, will be visiting businesses, schools, councils and community groups across the valley. If you would like her to talk to your group, or want to tell us what is missing, get in touch. Kathryn O’Donohue, STEP Charity — kathryn.odonohue@stepworks.co.uk

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‘I’m petrified but I’m going for it’ – High Green mum takes on Miss Great Britain final A 54-year-old mum from High Green who secretly entered Miss Great Britain is now preparing to compete for the national crown – while raising money for charity and championing her home area. Nikki Parkinson admits she is “absolutely petrified” about stepping onto the stage at the Athena in Leicester next month, but says she is also incredibly proud to be representing South Yorkshire. Nikki, who grew up in Oughtibridge and has lived in High Green for 24 years, entered the competition last October after seeing the current Miss Great Britain on television. “I didn’t even realise Miss Great Britain was still a thing!” she said. “Whooooo, how wrong was I! It’s a whole new world that I didn’t know existed.” She kept her entry secret while making her way through the interviews and selection process, eventually being announced as a finalist in the Ms Great Britain Classic category for women aged 45 and over. “I told my family and friends on New Year’s Eve I had been shortlisted because I thought, ‘OMG, I might end up getting to the final’ – and I did,” she said. “When I found out I was at work and literally couldn’t speak for about an hour. I was gobsmacked.”

The final takes place on Friday, October 16, with 70 women competing across three age categories. But for Nikki, the competition is about much more than winning a crown. A passionate advocate for the area, she set up Branching Out Dancing in Deepcar when she was just 18, initially with her sister Louise. Now, 36 years later, she continues to run the dance school with Karen. The classes involve children as young as two through to parents and friends in their 70s, and Nikki says giving young people a place where they can be themselves is one of the most rewarding parts of the job. “I spent a lot of years dealing with how badly I was bullied and I love being that person that the girls and boys can talk to,” she said. “I love that probably more than them getting the routines looking perfect nowadays.” Nikki and her dancers regularly support local events, including galas and the Fox Valley Christmas light switch-on. She is now combining her pageant challenge with fundraising for Cancer Research UK and A-Sisterhood, a charity supporting vulnerable women around the world. A sponsored dance will be held at Deepcar Village Hall this Saturday from 12pm to 2pm, with two hours of party routines.

Everyone is welcome to join in, donate or simply pop along for homemade flapjacks. Nikki has already raised around £500 for Cancer Research UK by completing the Penistone 10K dressed as a caterpillar. The caterpillar will return for the Sheffield 10K later this month. Her overall fundraising aim is £1,500. “I just want to raise as much as I can,” she said. “Every penny someone puts in I will be grateful for.” The Leicester final will involve interviews, rehearsals and side awards before the main event. With family and friends there to support her, Nikki says she is nervous but excited. “I’m most looking forward to doing something that scares me and being part of an amazing pack of women of all ages who are making a difference,” she said. “And at my age, having never entered a pageant before in my life, I am quite proud as a 54-year-old mum from our area to be up there with them.” And who knows – she could even come home with the crown. “Hopefully, ya never know, I could walk away with the crown.”

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Families are being invited to step inside one of Sheffield’s best-known buildings as the Town Hall opens its doors for a free Heritage Open Day. The event takes place on Saturday, September 19, giving visitors the chance to explore parts of Sheffield Town Hall that are not usually open to the public. The day will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the historic building, with visitors able to discover hidden treasures and learn more about its history. There will be opportunities to explore family records and original Town Hall plans, while children can take part in activities during the event.

A pop-up café will also be available, making it possible to make a day of the visit. Organisers are also asking visitors to share their thoughts about the future of Sheffield Town Hall, with feedback helping to shape how the historic building is used and enjoyed by future generations. The event is being promoted as a free family day out and no admission charge is being made. Sheffield Town Hall Heritage Open Day Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, S1 2HH Saturday, September 19 Free entry (Book online, www.welcometosheffield.co.uk)

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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 information about our group and activities, please visit our website at www.donvalleyprobus.co.uk 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 19 Bullhouse chapel is open to visitors on a Saturday from 2-4 for an opportunity to have time in a quiet space or to learn about the history of this 334-year-old place of worship. We will be holding our weekly service at 2.30pm on the Sunday when all are welcome to join us. SATURDAY 20 St.Jame’s Church Midhopestones will be holding there Annual Well Blessing on 20th September at 3pm All welcome Refreshments provided.

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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’. THURSDAY 8 Chapeltown WI will hold their AGM at 7.30.pm in Chapeltown Methodist Church. Refreshments will be served by the Committee. The competition is for ‘An Autumn Scene’. Visitors and new members will always be made welcome.

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Les was born in a village near Barnsley and came to Stocksbridge at the age of 14, when he started work at Broadhead Butchers on Manchester Road. He was taught all aspects of the butchery trade and spent much of his time in the outbuildings behind the shop, preparing meat, cutting up carcasses and making sausages and pork pies. Sport was always an important part of Les’s life. After arriving in Stocksbridge he initially played football for Bolsterstone before moving on to rugby with Stocksbridge Rugby Club, where he became a passionate player and regularly featured in the first team until a serious knee injury brought his playing days to an end.

Les married twice. He had two children with Les later left the butchers for better-paid work his first wife, Auria, and later shared grandat the Steelworks, beginning a new chapter in children with his second wife, Stephanie. his life. In his later years, Les was diagnosed with ParWhile working in Billet Finishing, he became kinson’s disease, while Stephanie developed involved with the trade union movement and Alzheimer’s disease and eventually had to went on to train as a trade union representa- move into care. tive. He was subsequently encouraged to take his commitment to the wider community and Les continued living alone with Parkinson’s, despite increasing problems with shaking, balstand as a Labour councillor. ance and mobility which made him increasIn 1982, Les was elected as a Sheffield City ingly vulnerable to falls. Councillor for the Handsworth ward. But, according to his brother John, Les simply During his time on the council, he was given refused to let these difficulties stop him living responsibility for Sheffield City Hall, a role his life. which proved particularly important to him. He continued to use his mobility scooter to atLes fought a successful campaign to re-estab- tend groups and meetings at The Venue, the lish the City Hall as a major entertainment Salvation Army and the church. venue, helping bring some of the biggest names in music back to an underused facility. He also became a regular visitor to charity shops around Stocksbridge, often returning Among the artists who performed there during home with what John described as all sorts of this period were Boy George and Culture Club, “booty”. Dr Hook, Dire Straits and Tina Turner – acts who today would be more likely to perform in On one occasion his haul included an easel and paints, two guitars, a banjo and a dartstadiums. board. During his trade union training, Les’s tutor discovered that he was dyslexic. His difficulties “Forever the optimist,” said John. at school, where he had been punished for ap- Les remained in his own home until the end parently not concentrating, suddenly became of his life, despite his increasing vulnerability. clearer. John said he was “always polite and loving to Rather than allowing this to hold him back, the end.” Les found ways of accessing training material and later council work in a format he could Les Moss died in 2026, aged 83. understand and relate to. His funeral will be held on Monday, September 21.

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9.12.43 - 29.8.26 Sadly passed away in hospital. Much loved Husband of Stephanie and all his family and friends. The funeral service will be on Monday 21st September. The funeral procession will start at 11am from 6 Park Drive, S36 1EP to Grenoside Crematorium, South Chapel at 12.30pm. Then afterwards to Stocksbridge Rugby Club, Manchester Road, S36 1DY at 2pm. Family flowers only please with donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK. All enquiries to Dyson Funeral Service, 0114 288 3169

Aged 72 Sadly passed away after a long battle with illness on 3rd September 2026. Devoted Husband of Jane, beloved Father of Michelle, Steve, and Nick, much loved Grandad of Ollie. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 1st October, 11am at Grenoside Crematorium, North Chapel. Any enquiries to TW Birks and Son, 100 Manchester Rd, Deepcar, Sheffield S36 2RE. Tel: 0114 288 5555

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IZAL: IT WOR ZYMOTIC, THA KNOWS that consumed large quantities of coal in the form of coke. The coke-making plant produced coal distillation gases that condensed into various chemicals, not least phenol, a simple organic compound; benzene (a ring of six carbon atoms) with an hydroxyl (hydrogen & oxygen) group attached.

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Chapeltown’s famous product, the toilet paper so non-absorbent it was unusable, is unloved except in retrospect, as nostalgia. Yet in the late 19th and early 20th centuries the alternative was worse: it had splinters in it! This was through a less comprehensive treatment of wood pulp than achieved by Newton Chambers, who could promote their Izal as splinter-free! They stretched this to “smooth and soft and safe”! Akin to greaseproof paper, it was rigid enough to print on it the exhortation NOW WASH YOUR HANDS, and Heath Robinson artwork, including Hitler caricatures – allowing you to boast you wiped your bum with the fuhrer. Named Izal after the stuff with which it was impregnated, to make the loo roll ‘medicinal’; actually it had no such benefit, as inhouse researchers themselves found: “pure eyewash”. That shouldn’t be surprising. It’s hard to see how, even if any antiseptic / disinfectant could rub off of the paper, that this would serve any purpose, and wouldn’t just be an irritant. Then again, people worry about microbes in the air – 1950s surveys uncovered fear that the then newly widely available soft toilet tissue would absorb the airborne bacteria reckoned an especial problem in toilets.

This and one or two similar, more complex phenols and cresols is all Izal is, bar added soap to render the phenols soluble – and then water to dilute. This let out the phenol sufficient for it not to burn skin and for the company to claim it was non-poisonous. And they weren’t so far wrong. Better than that, it seemed selectively poisonous. What originally was called Thorncliffe Patent Disinfectant was rigorously tested, by leading experts, on “zymotic germs”, as microbes used to be dubbed. The results were quite remarkable. Even in great dilution, completely destroyed were the cholera and typhoid that had infected human tissue, without collateral damage. The liquid went on to flavour lozenges [!] for sore throats and to ward off infections. It was toxic, seriously so, though not in very low dosage. Phenol was first isolated from coal tar in 1834 and started to be used as a wound dressing in 1860, then from 1865 by Joseph Lister, famously to sterilise operating theatres, slashing death and infection rates in surgery. So Newton Chambers had not developed anything new (excepting putting in soap). Although patented, a rival firm could get round that by taking the chemistry thus revealed by tweaking it a tad. Hence distinctive branding from 1893 as Izal. It might be thought that Izal was simply an attempt at an up-to-date, active-sounding moniker. But there must have been some short working name for it, and maybe it was what stuck from an in-house joke, perhaps a vulgar one. This may explain the story that their chemist, Jason Hall Worrall, dreamed it up as an anagram of Liza, his sister. Well, he had no sister, never mind one called Liza – and why would anyone think of their sister in naming a disinfectant?! False ‘folk etymology’ in action. Sense can be made of it as a neat acronym of its proper description. The Z looks like it stands for the aforementioned zymotic. From Greek, meaning ‘pertaining to or causing fermentation’, this is how disease-causing germs were imagined. The fermenting notion was further borrowed in zymotic also being an old term for the volatile gases generated in coal distillation. So in Izal it had a double, mutually reinforced meaning. The -AL could be a standard suffix to denote a distillate (from coal tar), leaving the initial I possibly isolated (from) or isoluble … as is the phenol here. Unless the A was for antiseptic, with L for liquor, ‘a distillate’.

It was a highly effective sell in the days when serious diseases were rife, yet in fact it mostly didn’t need selling, as it was given away to public institutions if they placed bulk orders for Izal liquid – not until 1922 was it on sale and generally. Hitherto the liquid was merely a waste product for Newton Chambers at their Thorncliffe Works in Chapeltown: a steelworks featuring blast furnaces, Thier. T’mystery solved. Nearly, anyroad.

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Sheffield’s Local Plan Sheffield’s Local Plan is contrary to what Labour promised in its manifesto- “to restore and protect our natural world and unlock the building of homes without weakening environmental protections” On 14 August, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said: “The ability to grow our own food is national security, and I will treat it that way.” The Government’s 2026 Land Use Framework takes the same direction: food security is national security, Best and Most Versatile (BMV) agricultural land should be safeguarded from permanent land-use change, and strategic development decisions should consider food-security implications. BMV land is scarce in Sheffield. Defra’s Predictive Agricultural Land Classification Map indicates that just 7.53% of Sheffield’s mapped agricultural land is predicted BMV. Yet representations to the Sheffield Local Plan examination indicate that over 120 hectares, more than half of the approximately 230 hectares proposed for Greenbelt release, is predicted BMV. This represents approximately 10% of Sheffield’s entire predicted BMV farmland. At a time when national policy is placing increasing importance on food security, climate resilience and protecting productive land, the permanent loss of around one-tenth of Sheffield’s best farmland is significant. We believe this council should recognise the scale of this loss and the importance of demonstrating that poorer-quality land and non-Greenbelt alternatives have been fully exhausted before productive farmland is permanently developed. The South Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy, developed in partnership with Sheffield City Council, identifies Hesley Wood (S35 2YH) as a priority area for restoring ancient woodland and strengthening biodiversity, ecological resilience and climate adaptation. It appears that SCC are themselves in agreement that this should not be built on and the contamination is significant. I believe digging up Hesley Wood would create a toxic incident. Another site that is of great interest to me is The Horsefield in Wharncliffe Side. I have visited the proposed housing development on this site on many occasions. I have concluded that I don’t think there could be a more inappropriate site to build houses on. The field itself is a site of exceptional beauty and abundant wildlife. There is one access road, in and out to this site, which is Don Avenue. The footpath to access the horse field from Don Avenue would be closed for approximately two years while construction takes place. Don Avenue, which is a narrow road, then connects to Dixon Drive, which then accesses Brightholmlee Lane at the junction of Main Road. This is an extremely busy road to get out onto, not helped by Wharncliffe Side Primary School, just up from the junction at Brightholmlee Lane, and The Blue Ball public house on the corner of said junction. The traffic in the morning, with everyone trying to get out of the junction at the same time, would be horrendous. It is not an easy junction to negotiate due to the limited visibility caused by the shape of the road. I myself have experienced difficulty exiting onto Main Road multiple times. The distress to the residents who live on Don Avenue and Dixon Road would be too much to endure for such a long time. I strongly feel that this development should be stopped. Assessing suitability for building priority should be given to sites where there is no BMV agricultural land. The knock-on effect of not following this policy would be devastating for current farmers, making their businesses unviable and could lead them to bankruptcy. Development that infills every bit of greenery in a place significantly reduces the liveability of the place and diminishes health and wellbeing, not least because of the huge reduction in air quality. Current proposals would result in greater pressure on infrastructure and local services, schools, GPs, dentists, etc. Most of the infrastructure is overwhelmed and cannot cope, due to topographical limitations and inadequate forward planning by past and current SCC policies. Reform UK, in Sheffield, would work towards:

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Total, permanent and unbreakable protection for Sheffield precious countryside Not surrendering one inch of its Greenbelt Creating a new Local Plan Focusing on utilising brownfield sites Listening to local residents, showing compassion to their concerns and following the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) The Planning Inspectorate report “swept under the carpet” concerns around Sheffield’s Greenbelt housing plan. The report ignores campaigners’ concerns. Sheffield’s Greenbelt Alliance has moved heaven and earth to present sensible and thoroughly researched arguments against removing the fourteen sites from Sheffield’s Greenbelt. I would like to thank the Greenbelt Alliance for their input on this article. The Planning Inspectorate’s report is a slap in the face of all the hard work this alliance has undertaken. To be honest, the consultation feels like a whitewash. Why raise local residents’ hopes with a process that smacks of a rigged game? Rather than extend the urban sprawl by building on Greenbelt, I believe SCC would do better to revisit its “City of Sanctuary” status and consider the health and wellbeing of the people that live in Sheffield, particularly these born within the local authority area. It would be a positive step in the right direction, to enforce the ‘Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012’ and fulfil the National Planning Policy Framework paragraph 136 requirement that “Planning policies and decisions should ensure that new streets are treeline”. I believe the Local Plan will cause the destruction of thousands of mature trees. Councillors should be champions of the people, not members of the Town Hall state. Councillors are elected by the people; ultimately, the Town Hall should reflect the will of the people. While a member is not bound to consult with their constituents on speeches or the way they vote on a day-to-day basis, they know the people have the sanction of voting against them at the next election. When they might be left with ample time to rue the fact that they had not taken more notice of the people’s wishes. Giving people what they want, and in most cases, what they deserve, creates unity. And unity is our strength! Cllr John Booker

Rationing by Persistance Dear Sir How my heart went out to Mr. Parker when I read his letter! But it’s not just the Council that plays silly idiots like this: it’s universal. The NHS. Energy companies. Telecom companies. I call it “rationing by persistence” or “rationing by articulacy.” However, there are other steps that Mr. Parker can take. He can take letters round by hand - that way there can be no denial that they arrived. And finally he can make a placard that reads something like “What do I have to do before this office does its job?” and then, exercising his lawful right of “passing and re-passing,” walk up and down the pavement outside the Council office, brandishing it. Good luck, Mr. Parker! Yours truly Ruth Grimsley (Mrs.)

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Numbers of White (mainly) foreigners have been Sue Smith Deepcar. increasingly seen landing on the shores of this beautiful country Scotland. They have also been spotted sneaking in under campervans in huge Community Forum numbers. At least three boats carrying up to four Dear Editor, asylum seekers a week have been monitored by our vigilante band of young out of work volunteers as Stocksbridge Community’ Forum’s September meeting is going to review how voluntary and part of a new government initiative. statutory public services are working. One local laird living on his estate on the west side of the highlands thought that they were coming How are the bus services running? The blue bin from the USA but police who are interviewing a changeover (intending to keep the old one)? Bin number of them say they “doubt that small rowing pick ups and recycling services? Leisure Centre’s boats would withstand the Atlantic ocean”. That Tuesday drop ins? Out of school activities? Street cleanliness? Use of community centres ? Managing they are from the south of England. without a walk-in bank locally? Local Vandalism? Internet Medea suggest that the population here are Silver Fox Houses? How have local farmers split, between those who want to have compassion managed this Summer? How are the needs of our on the “poor wee buggers who only want to escape most vulnerable being met? Are there any big gaps the corrupt powers in charge who are oppressing in our services? anyone who cannot afford to work” They believe that it is inhumane that pensioners and disabled Now that we’ve heard the very good news about people are being imprisoned as terrorists simply our steelworks being nationalised, what message for holding up placards! Who would want to live do we need to send to Andy Burnham to ensure in such a divided country! They sympathise with profitability? those who say that “we’ve had enough and that And lastly, and probably most importantly, why is after 25 prime ministers in three years , those with this Valley such a good place to live in? mega amounts of money and a corrupt banking system are the ones really in charge”. The other -All welcome, including Councillors, Board half of the populace (according to the Great Scott Members, Group leaders and everyone else who news channel) seem to think that they should all can address any concerns? be made to turn around, stop holidaying in our Thursday, 24th September, 6 - 8 at The Venue. “overcrowded country “(Scotland) and get back to Barbara Horsman face the music (and the dangers) In their own, or be shot! Others say that tourism has suffered so much that they have have had their livelihoods devastated by the “refugee invasion. “Bookings have plummeted,” they say because of disruption and the disappearance of the once common wild haggis and Nessie!!

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Continued from page 1 ... For workers who have spent months unsure about the future of the steelworks, the announcement has been welcomed by trade unions. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This is a critical move. The Government is listening to Unite and is acting to protect jobs. Now we need to get on and nationalise the company.” But the preferred private-sector bidder has expressed surprise and disappointment at the decision. Blastr Green Steel said it had not been informed in advance and insisted it remained ready to take over SSUK. The company said it had a “fully-funded proposal” which could be completed within 12 weeks and claimed the acquisition could be carried out “at no cost to the British taxpayer”. The Government’s announcement therefore does not necessarily mark the end of the debate over the steelworks’ future, but it does mean ministers intend to keep control of the business while its long-term options are assessed. Stocksbridge and Penistone MP Dr Marie Tidball welcomed the announcement, saying she had been fighting to protect the plant since the collapse of Liberty Steel.

She said the Government’s decision meant workers in Stocksbridge could now have “certainty and security”, with continued jobs, pay and pensions while ministers work towards public acquisition. “I have been fighting for this plant since day one, with a determination to prevent our plant from becoming another casualty of industrial decline,” she said. “I’m proud that our Government has provided £50 million to pay the wages and pensions of our steelworkers in Stocksbridge and Rotherham, keeping our steelworks open.” The Government has stressed that any future spending commitments will be subject to detailed due diligence and funded from existing budgets. Mr Reynolds told steelworkers: “I will do all I can to secure a bright future for you, your communities and your families.” The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade will now work with the Official Receiver, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and local communities in the coming months towards public acquisition, while assessing all options for the company’s future. For Stocksbridge, where steelmaking has been at the heart of the town for generations, the announcement offers renewed hope that the plant and its highly skilled workforce will have a future.

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Penistone Footpath Runners were in action across the country and overseas during another busy week, with James Fryers producing the standout performance at Ultra X England in the Peak District. Fryers took an excellent third place overall from 156 finishers in the 60km event, completing the demanding course in 7-23-10 and placing second in the men’s 18-29 category. Half marathons provided much of the weekend’s other action. At the Vale of York Half Marathon, Jade Crosby once again broke the 1-30 barrier with an excellent 1-29-32, finishing 15th lady. Suzanne McGill continued her return to form with 1-31-18, placing 16th lady and third lady over50, as well as second over50 in the Yorkshire Veterans Championship. Alex Crosby completed a strong showing for Penistone with a new personal best of 1-34-10. Damian Kilpin enjoyed an impressive double-header over the weekend. On Saturday he finished 12th overall at the Castleton Show Hilly Road Race in 42-09, taking third place in the men’s over45 category, before travelling north for the Great North Run the following day, where he led the Penistone contingent home in 1-27-09. Marc Robertson followed in 1-29-23, with Michael Nicholson finishing in 1-48-39, Russell Lynam in 2-00-12, John Howsham in 2-00-40, Susan Charlesworth in 2-11-12 and Jacqueline Howsham in 2-58-21. Charlesworth also reported that she and Christopher had raised more than £2,500 between them for Yorkshire Cancer Research. At the Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon, Alan Nutton produced another strong performance with 1-21-47, taking eighth place in the men’s over45 category. Ryan Duckett ran 1-31-11 to finish sixth in the men’s over50 category, while Emily Duckett recorded 1-48-38 and Gemma Nutton 1-48-46.

Shaun Swallow completed the Worcester City Half Marathon in 1-41-39, placing 23rd in the men’s over55 category. Richard Cottam produced another strong performance at the Darkwood Demon Trail Race organised by Slaithwaite Striders, taking fourth place overall in 42-41. The challenging six-mile course featured around 280 metres of climbing and James Mumford finished 14th overall in 47-57, having described the event as being more like a fell race than a trail race. Chris Hodgson tackled the demanding Old Crown Round in the Lake District, a 36km fell race featuring 2,200 metres of climbing. Hodgson completed the course in 5-10-42, finishing 146th overall and 33rd in the men’s over50 category. Further afield, Martin Hughes and Julia Johnson represented Penistone in France at the 6km Foulees des Escatgots trail race in Boisseuil. Hughes won his age category while Johnson claimed second place in hers. A late result from the previous weekend saw Brent Carlin and Dave Lovatt tackle the unusual Kinder Barrel Race at Edale as members of the Yorkshire Puddings team, who finished an excellent fifth out of 22 teams. The opening race of Penistone’s 2026 Winter Handicap series saw Jim Simpson take the handicap victory, with Gordon Watts second and Andrew Taylor third. George Parr recorded the fastest men’s time of the evening in 29-26, just ahead of Oliver France in 2936, with Alexander Melhuish third fastest in 33-33. Hannah Shaw was the quickest lady in 33-21, followed by Emily Duckett in 34-14 and Fay Nicholls in 41-24. Barbara Haigh topped the WMA age-adjusted standings with an adjusted time of 25-30, ahead of Julian Williams and Ray Brown. With Penistone parkrun cancelled because of the Penistone Agricultural Show, 54 Penistone seniors competed across 21 venues. Hannah Shaw produced one of the standout

performances, taking first female at Concord in a personal best of 21-04. Kimberley Rogers celebrated her 150th parkrun at Nostell, where she was also first lady over40 in 29-13, while Chris Baldwin completed his 50th parkrun at Barnsley.

65, Alan Nutton 1-21-47; 173, Ryan Duckett 1-31-11; 461, Emily Duckett 1-48-38; 499, Gemma Nutton 1-48-46. Worcester City Half Marathon 457, Shaun Swallow 1-41-39.

Ashley Firth was second overall at Barnsley in an excellent 18-18, with Martyn Goodwin first man over65, Sue Hall first lady over65 and Ray Brown first man over85 while tail walking. Elsewhere, Dawn Godley was first lady over65 at Bolton, Dawn Broom second lady over60 at Sherwood Pines, Keith Gordon first man over75 at Carlisle, Dan Cooper first man over50 at Concord, Shaun Braddock first man over60 at Monsal Trail, Jill Scrivens first lady over55 and Myfanwy Cross first lady over40 at Wepre, while Flynn Rogers was first junior male 15-17 at Hillsborough.

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Sean Pitt clocked a personal best of 17-17 at Rother Valley, where Richard Heppenstall also recorded a personal best of 17-30. The weekend’s top five age-graded performances came from Richard Heppenstall (86.38%), Dawn Godley (78.12%), Dawn Broom (77.60%), Rob Davies (77.21%) and Sue Hall (75.53%).

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Results Ultra X England 60K 3, James Fryers 7-23-10. Vale of York Half Marathon 174, Jade Crosby 1-29-32; 188, Suzanne McGill 1-31-18; 241, Alex Crosby 1-34-10. Great North Run 879, Damian Kilpin 1-27-09; 1199, Marc Robertson 1-29-23; 6698, Michael Nicholson 1-48-39; 13124, Russell Lynam 2-00-12; 13401, John Howsham 2-00-40; 19440, Susan Charlesworth 2-11-12; 41524, Jacqueline Howsham 2-58-21. Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon

12, Damian Kilpin 42-09. Darkwood Demon Trail Race 4, Richard Cottam 42-41; 14, James Mumford 47-57. Old Crown Round 146, Chris Hodgson 5-10-42. Kinder Barrel Race 5, Yorkshire Puddings – Brent Carlin / Dave Lovatt. 1, Jim Simpson 38-39; 2, Gordon Watts 4800; 3, Andrew Taylor 43-05; 4, Chris Baldwin 37-07; 5, Myfanwy Cross 49-05; 6, Hannah Shaw 33-21; 7, Barbara Haigh 48-33; 8, Emily Duckett 34-14; 9, Oliver Found 34-48; 10, Matthew Coldwell 38-13; 11, Sara Wolstenholme 51-18; 12, Kim Rogers 51-18; 13, David Arthur 42-51; 14, Oliver France 29-36; 15, Julian Williams 34-33; 16, Becky Parr 48-30; 17, Shaun Braddock 40-10; 18, Peter Claydon 38-18; 19, Ray Brown 55-24; 20, Ian McNulty 38-36; 21, Alexander Melhuish 33-33; 22, Paul Fryers 38-47; 23, George Parr 29-26; 24, Daniel Limb 40-22; 25, Sarah Norman 55-55; 26, Mandy Mallinder 45-15; 27, Fay Nicholls 41-24. Barnsley Parkrun 2, Ashley Firth 18-18; 18, Ian Neville 22-59; 33, Martyn Goodwin 24-34; 40, Rory O’Sullivan 25-10; 77, Sue Hall 28-32; 78, Andrew Taylor 28-35; 92, Sara Wolstenholme 29-24; 95, Joanne Sammon 29-36; 98, Paul Sammon 30-03; 108, Stu Smith 30-59; 113, Katie Fleming 31-27; 126, Kate Rushforth 32-12; 127, Angela Rollinson 32-13; 157, Chris Baldwin 35-10; 210, Ray Brown 75-02.

PICKERING WINS RIDERS CHAMPIONSHIP FANS’ favourite Josh Pickering was crowned the Championship League Riders’ Champion after a faultless performance at Owlerton on Saturday. The Sheffield skipper, representing second-tier club Scunthorpe on his top-flight home track, turned on the style to take individual honours. ‘Picko’ set the tone in his opening ride, passing Sam Masters around the outside on the final bends with a trademark move. He made light work of his remaining outings, scoring five wins from five to qualify directly for the Grand Final. In the main event, Pickering launched fast, though reigning Champion Chris Harris briefly cut underneath into turn two to lead.

Pickering instantly responded around the outside, reclaiming the lead and pulling clear to regain the title he previously won in 2024.

Said Pickering: “I’m very pleased, I’m happy; it’s obviously what I came here to do, but to execute it is another thing. “The first race, having Sam off the inside, I didn’t know exactly what to do with the bike,” said Pickering. “I fought hard and passed him. If I hadn’t, he wouldn’t have dropped a point and would’ve taken gate choice in the Final.” “In the Final, I knew Bomber (Harris) was coming off gate four. He made the right move in turn one, but credit to him for leaving me just enough room to sneak back through. I’m thrilled for everyone at Scunthorpe, Edinburgh, and Sheffield who supported me.” Elsewhere, Sheffield Rising Star Luke Killeen won his final ride to reach the Semi-Final,

while teammate Leon Flint was eliminated with four points. The Tigers next visit Belle Vue on Monday (Sept 14, 7.30pm) before hosting Northampton on Wednesday (Sept 16, 7.30pm). CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP, Sheffield

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SCORES: Josh Pickering 15, Sam Masters 14, Peter Kildemand 12, Chris Harris 10, Luke Killeen 10, Zach Cook 10, Richard Lawson 9, Dan Thompson 7, Kye Thomson 7, Danny King 7, Jonas Jeppesen 6, Drew Kemp 5, Leon Flint 4, Jody Scott 2, Simon Lambert 2, Justin Sedgmen 0. SEMI-FINAL: Harris, Cook, Kildemand, Killeen. FINAL: Pickering, Harris, Cook, Masters.

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RUGBY CLUB FIXTURES CONFIRMED

After the delayed start for the Counties 4 Yorkshire C competition due to the drought conditions of the summer affecting the playing surfaces, Globe Holidays-sponsored Stocksbridge Rugby can now confirm their fixture list for the 2026/27 season, starting with a tough opener when they welcome Dinnington’s second string to the newly named ‘Grov Park’ arena. A notable fixture is the local derby with Wortley RUFC on Saturday 17th October at Wortley.

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TIGERS MADE TO WAIT SHEFFIELD’s wait to confirm their ROWE Motor Oil Premiership play-off place goes on following their 53-37 defeat at regular table toppers Belle Vue on Monday. The Tigers were well and truly in the contest at the halfway stage as they trailed by just two points, but the hosts rallied in the second half of the contest with six heat advantages from seven races as the Manchester men completed their 100 per cent home regular league record. Sheffield opened with a 4-2, led by guest No.1 Ben Cook, but the Aces responded with two of their own to move 10-8 ahead.

Skipper Josh Pickering produced a brilliant ride to go from third to first to win a shared Heat Four before Cook took the chequered flag in the fifth in anothThe club are training er share of the spoils. well for the forth- Further successive 4-2s saw Belle Vue coming campaign. establish a six point lead, but a 5-1 from Luckless forward Will Luke Killeen and Anders Rowe reduced Cuttell suffered a dis- that to two once again with eight gone. located knee during a recent session & will But as Belle Vue got dialled in around be sidelined for some their circuit, the Tigers struggled to time, whilst player/ contain the runaway league leaders coach Aaron Kaye is with tactical substitute Cook and Chris nearing full fitness Holder combing for the visitors only after a shoulder com- other heat advantage in Heat 12 as the plaint towards the Aces added three more points to their tally. end of last season.

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BELLE VUE 53-37 SHEFFIELD TIGERS Sheffield team boss Simon Stead said: “The way it got away from us in the second half of the meeting was disappointing but trying to focus on some positives, it does show that we can keep it close and push them here if we look at that first half with an eye on the playoffs. “Ben stepped in and did a good job, but we were lacking in a couple of places. “It’s not a complete disaster, there were some positives along the way, but when it comes down to the crunch, if we face these guys in the play-offs at some stage, then we know we’re going to need to up our game.” Sheffield need a single league point from their final regular fixture of the season when they host Northampton at Owlerton on Wednesday (September 16, 7.30pm) to mathematically secure their play-off place. BELLE VUE 53: Jason Doyle 11+1, Brady Kurtz 11, Zach Cook 11, Tate Zischke 8+1, Peter Kildemand 5+1, William Cairns 4, Norick Blodorn 3+1. SHEFFIELD 37: Josh Pickering 11, Ben Cook 10, Chris Holder 5, Anders Rowe 3+1, Luke Killeen 3, Leon Flint 3, Jye Etheridge 2. Belle Vue win the aggregate point 9684.

Chatsworth 10K FAIRHAVEN FLYER Cycling club donate £1000 to Air Ambulance

Lone High Green Harrier Christopher Grayson decided at the last minute to run the chatsworth 10k,after struggling with injuries he thought a little race might be a good idea on a Sunday morning.

Following the successful running by Birdwell Wheelers of the 2026 CTT 10 Mile National Championships at the end of August , the club was able to donate a sum of £988 to The Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The organisation relies on donations to provide its very necessary service.

The Derbyshire Dale half marathon played host to two of Stocksbridge Running Club’s athletes last week, as Amy Hutchinson and Beth Clegg. Starting in the bucolic Bakewell, runners were rewarded with the iconic Monsal Trail, following the River Derwent all amongst the backdrop of Chatsworth House. The course took in some big climbs through Edensor, and both athletes were rewarded with panoramic views that highlighted the charm of the Peaks. Two strong performances from the SRC ladies saw Beth come in 9th places female with Beth in 2:02:20, and Amy in 11th in 2:06:20.

The course was certainly challenging as it was 846 foot of elevation gain and nobbly trail paths,the hills went on for what seemed like The club’s last competitive event forever but of course what goes up must come of the season is an Open Hill down, with Chris finishing in a respectable 53 Climb up Well Hill to Green minutes. Moor on Sunday Sept 27th. It all took place in the shadow of Chatsworth Steve May made his way over to Details on all the above can be House itself and all money raised was given to the coast and familiar turf for the Fairhaven Flyer 10k; a seaside found on the club’s website the local hospice. race that hugs the coast for the : http://www.birdwellwheelerscy- A medal and a pork pie was a greatly received majority of the distance and offers clingclub.co.uk/” reward.

a fresh coastal breeze. Returning from injury, Steve crushed his face in 54:01, showing that the push towards sub-50 is almost within his grasp! This weekend roundup couldn’t be complete without a mention of the iconic Great North Run, which saw newer club member Zoe Mcseveney achieve a half marathon PB in this monster event, in which 63,000 runners took part - the largest in the half marathons history. A fantastic time of 2:02:17 shows Zoe’s commitment to training throughout the hot Summer months, and proves that tenacity pays off. Congratulations to all of our athletes; SRC continues to meet on a Monday evening for social training runs, details of which are available on their social media pages.

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NORTH FERRIBY 2 – 2 STOCKSBRIDGE PARK STEELS

Stocksbridge Park Steels led for the first time in the league but were denied the win at North Ferriby.

MANAGER’S COMMENTS:

“We played some lovely football, when we got the ball in the final third, we played some lovely stuff. I thought we were excellent from minute one, the lads were a bit naive at the back, 19 year old right-back, 19 year old centre half they should do better they know that. It was an excellent game there’s lots of positives and lots to learn as well.”

The Steels were looking for a good day from the start as they immediately began on the front foot. A nice little lofted ball found Josiah Dyer in the box but his volley was excellently saved by Jonathan Dash. But Dyer would get his call. This time, it was Will Sutton with the perfect cross and Dyer was left unmarked in the box. His header was deft and was nodded over a Dash that was left in no man’s land before it landed into the net. It was all looking good for Stocksbridge and they were unlucky not to go two up when Tommy Marshall cut inside before hitting the post. But poor defending gave away a corner, and North Ferriby had a routine in mind. A quick onetwo gave Josh Thacker the space and he would curl the ball into the top corner to put the game level.

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In the second half, the Steels were able to restore their lead in off fashion. Alex O’Connor’s corner was looking for the near post and it didn’t find anyone as it just snuck past said post before going into the net. It certainly wasn’t the way anyone expected Stocksbridge to score, but no one was complaining! But once again, North Ferriby were able to peg Stocksbridge. It was good play after a surging run from Thacker when he played it out to the right before the cross went in and Mason Johnson, seconds after coming on, was able to finish from close range.

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North Ferriby came the closest to winning when they hit the post, but the majority of the chances towards the end of the match were Stocksbridge’s. Dyer, the returning Reece Clegg and Louie Ward all had headers which on another day, would have been goals. But the points would be shared.

MCKENZIE AND ODEJAYI TAKE DEKA PODIUM A group of local athletes based out of the Quest Taekwondo Centre in Oxspring produced a strong set of performances at DEKA Derby on Saturday, taking on the hybrid fitness event which combines ten running legs with ten functional exercise zones. In the team competition, age categories are determined by adding together the ages of the two competitors, with pairs then divided into male, female and mixed categories. The standout result came from Michael McKenzie and ex Barnsley FC player Kay Odejayi, who finished second in the men’s 100–119 category in 35-55. The pair won their category on run leg three, the box jump and step over, farmers carry and sled push/pull, with their 36.9 second farmers carry also ranking fourth fastest among all male teams. Daniel Rushforth and Lynne Crisp were the quickest of the four local pairs, completing the event in 3243 to finish fourth of 53 teams in the mixed 80–99 category. Their running was particularly impressive, with a combined running subtotal of 17-45 ranking first in their category and fastest of all 126 mixed teams. Rushforth and Crisp were quickest in their category on three individual running legs and never placed outside the top four on any of the ten runs. Kather-

ine Smith and Natalie Thorpe also came close to the podium, finishing fourth of 57 teams in the women’s 80–99 category in 35-48. Their running subtotal of 20-20 was fourth fastest in their category and seventh fastest among all 143 female teams. The pair were second in their category on run leg two, third on run leg four and third on the closing RAM burpees. Simon Lovidge and Antony Heaversedge completed the course in 33-05 to finish tenth of 24 teams in the men’s 80–99 category. Their strongest individual performance came on the box jump and step over, where their 33-second effort was third fastest in the category, while they also produced top-seven category performances on the farmers carry and dead ball wall over. All four pairs completed the event without penalties. Results DEKA Derby Men’s 100–119 2, Michael McKenzie / Kay Odejayi 35-55. Mixed 80–99 4, Lynne Crisp / Daniel Rushforth 32-43. Women’s 80–99 4, Katherine Smith / Natalie Thorpe 35-48. Men’s 80–99 10, Antony Heaversedge / Simon Lovidge 33-05.