North She eld communities came together, including a centenarian, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe. Here is a roundup from a few of the many the celebrations across the area:
Oughtibridge
anks to a grant from Brad eld Parish Council, Oughtibridge Lunch Club held a celebratory event. A member attended in her ENSA (Entertainments National Service Association) uniform, and the Oughtibridge Ukes provided live music with sing-along songs and nostalgic tunes.
Wharncli e Side
Residents of Spring Grove Gardens held a street party. Activities included a children’s competition and a display of farm-
ing implements from the Second World War era, courtesy of Mr. Robert Mcdounagh. A ra e raised £173.
Stocksbridge
Hundreds attended a community event at Fox Valley organised by the local charity e Valley at War Stocksbridge. Live music by the She eld University Big Band and vintage singer Lady Lindy, and lookalike entertainers ‘Laurel And Hardy’ performed. Stalls run by local groups, including the Women’s Institute, Stocksbridge History Society, and students from Stocksbridge High School. A display of vintage military and civilian vehicles was also featured. 106-year-old Mrs. Prince, who shared her memories of celebrating VE Day in 1945, was a special guest.
A drop-in party was held at e Venue
Volunteer Fundraiser Joe Pinguey, with the support of Tesco Community Champions Kelly Staton and Lisa Hammond, and Ex Penistone Postman Brian Scales, raised £388 for the Royal Air Forces Association in the Barnsley/Penistone area.
Eccles eld
Eccles eld Park hosted a community gathering with singing, marching, and a beacon lighting ceremony. Town Criers also made announcements in Chapeltown, High Green, and Grenoside.
Bolsterstone
A beacon was lit to commemorate 80 years.
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Flames of Sheffield: Still Burning Bright After 20 Years
This month marks a significant milestone for Flames of Sheffield as they proudly celebrate their 20th anniversary. Since first opening their doors on May 5th, 2005, this local, independent heating centre has diligently served the Sheffield community and its surrounding areas, assisting over 8,300 customers with their diverse fire, fireplace, stove, and central heating requirements.
"We as a team, are very, very proud to have served so many customers from Sheffield and its environs over the past 20 years," remarks Director Lee Day. "We have enjoyed a consistent flow of both new and returning customers since Rod (Murray) first established the showroom. The years following the COVID-19 pandemic have presented us with unprecedented demand for the fires, fireplaces, stoves, and central heating boilers for which we are an official retailer."
Flames Of Sheffield holds the esteemed accreditation of being a Worcester-Bosch Accredited Installer. Homeowners can achieve significant savings by opting for an 'A' rated energyefficient central heating boiler. Whether a property requires
a Combi, Conventional Regular, or Conventional System boiler, Flames of Sheffield offers solutions from their physical showroom located at Hillsborough Barracks. These installations come with substantial parts and labour guarantees, ranging from a minimum of 7 years up to an impressive 12 years. Furthermore, all Worcester-Bosch boilers purchased through them include a 10-year guarantee on the heat exchanger, complemented by Flames of Sheffield's own 1-year guarantee on the installation quality, providing customers with added peace of mind. The showroom is open seven days a week, and arranging a complimentary home survey is a simple process via a visit, a phone call, or their online form.
Over the past eight years, solid fuel stoves have witnessed a surge in popularity at Flames of Sheffield. They present an effective means for many households to decrease their gas consumption. Provided the stove is DEFRA Approved and the appropriate fuel, such as seasoned/kiln-dried timber or smokeless coal, is used, it can serve as an excellent alternative for heating larger areas within a home.
Senior Sales Advisor Helen Gowling highlights a crucial safety aspect: "Many of the solid fuel stoves currently in use in Sheffield and nearby areas have likely not been installed by a certified HETAS engineer or received sign-off from the local Building Control Department. This can lead to significant problems, including invalidated home insurance, incorrect sealing leading to fume leaks, or intervention from building control following smoke complaints, potentially resulting in the mandatory removal of non-compliant stoves. We offer a comprehensive project-managed service from start to finish, taking full responsibility for the installation and certification of solid fuel stoves, fires, and fireplaces."
Senior Sales Advisor Sue Martin emphasises the company's local ethos and extensive product range: "We at Flames Of Sheffield are a genuine local, independent heating centre. While we have a specific selection of fires, fireplaces, and stoves on display, our access extends to a vast range of all the products for which we are an official retailer. Whether a customer seeks a high-efficiency fire, substantial heat output, or an electric fire with a distinctive flame effect, we are confident in meeting their needs. Additionally, we can often secure extended guarantees on many of these fires from our established UK manufacturers."
Over the past two decades, Flames Of Sheffield has solidified its position as a premier local destination for individuals seeking high-quality fires, fireplaces, solid fuel stoves, or central heating boiler systems. They consistently provide customers with a wide array of superior products, competitive pricing, and an extensive selection of both standard and bespoke items, all while upholding their consistently high standards of customer service. Here's to the next 20 years of serving the homeowners of Sheffield and beyond.
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CCTV images released as dog walker urged to come forward in murder investigation
CCTV images have been released as a witness is currently being sought following the disturbance in Stockbridge in April, which resulted in the death of a man.
As Police investigations and enquiries continue at pace into the circumstances that led to the death of Lee Wesson, it is believed that a man, walking his dog, could have been a key witness, and o cers are appealing for him to come forward.
On Saturday 12 April around 8.30pm, we were called to reports of a disturbance on Knoll Close in She eld. A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later sadly died.
O cers have been conducting thorough enquiries, including trawling through CCTV in the surrounding areas, and have since identied a man they believe could assist with their investigation.
e man can be seen walking his small brown dog on Knoll Close at the time the disturbance took place. He is seen wearing a dark red long sleeved top, with black shorts. He is described as a white man, being between the ages of 40 to 50, around 6 tall, and bald.
Detective Inspector Adam Watkinson, who is the senior investigating o cer on this case, said: "If this is you, please do the right thing and come forward.
"You are not in trouble, but could hold vital information which could help our investigation as it progresses further and we seek to gain justice for Lee and his family."
Four arrests have been made in connection with the investigation. A 35-year-old woman, two men aged 30 and a 37-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder. ey have been bailed while enquiries continue.
If you have information that can assist with the police inquiry, you can pass this on via an online portal or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 902 of 12 April 2025 when you get in touch.
You can access the online portal here: https:// orlo.uk/cUgyg
Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at https://orlo.uk/eT0ph
Hawks Raise Over £10,000 to Send Players to Festival
She eld Hawks ARLFC are heading to the coast this weekend as six of their junior and youth teams prepare to take part in the 2025 Rhinos Challenge Weekend - one of the UK’s biggest Rugby League festivals, held at Butlins in Skegness.
Following a successful debut appearance last year with their U12 girls’ team, the Hawks knew they had to return in 2025. is time, they’re taking 68 players across six di erent age groups to represent the club on the national stage.
However, the trip presented a signi cantnancial challenge for a grassroots club based in Parson Cross Park, one of She eld’s more deprived areas. e average cost for a family of four to attend the weekend event is around £600. Determined that no child should miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience, the club set a bold goal: to raise enough money to cover the £150 cost for each playing child to attend.
at goal was not only met... it was smashed. Since late 2024, the club has been fundraising. eir e orts kicked o with a challenge for each team to walk, run, swim, or cycle 194 miles - the round-trip distance between She eld and Butlins. e teams went above and beyond, with one team clocking over 400 miles.
From there, the fundraising momentum built quickly: advent calendar ra es, rugby-themed scratch cards, training-day tuck shops, and even “Claydon’s Café” serving breakfast sandwiches throughout the win-
ter. e community rallied behind the cause in full force, including a generous donation from Ely’s Army, raised through their “Jam Around the Dam” event.
By the time bookings were due to be conrmed, the Hawks had raised over £10,000, enough to send all 68 playing children to the Rhinos Challenge fully funded.
Lisa Riches, Chair of the She eld Hawks, said:
“It’s fantastic that we are able to give all the kids the opportunity to have this experience. It shows the hard work our volunteers and parents at the club have put in to make this happen. It’s a privilege to take six teams to Butlins, and we cannot wait to see the kids in action.”
In honour of the club’s close relationship with Ely’s Army, the Hawks, with the help of Darren and Mike at Kitlocker, have also commissioned a post-match T-shirt for every player and coach, inspired by Ely, a beloved 3-yearold boy who tragically lost his life to an incurable brain tumour. e shirt’s design reects Ely’s love of tie-dye and bright colours, symbolising the joyful spirit he brought to the She eld rugby league community.
e Hawks’ trip to Butlins is not just about rugby; it’s about community, opportunity, and the power of sport to bring people together. anks to the tireless e orts of volunteers, parents, and supporters, these young players will now experience a weekend they’ll never forget and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Fundraiser Completes Marathon
Debbie Cundy, a local fundraiser and life coach from Oughtibridge, has successfully completed the 45th London Marathon, an event that saw a record-breaking number of nishers at over 56,000, following a staggering 840,000 applications worldwide.
Ms. Cundy, who secured her place through the ballot, embarked on a new challenge, having previously focused on long-distance cycling, kickboxing, and walking rather than running. Her training began six months prior to the event.
Inspired by the memory of her mother, Ms. Cundy chose to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society, exceeding her initial target by raising over £800.
MAY
WEDNESDAY
14 10am Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group. BOLSTERSTONE GRAVEYARD TOUR as part of She eld Environment Weeks. Meet at St. Mary’s Churchyard. A stroll through the churchyard where you will nd out about both the history of the building and some of the notable local people buried here. We will point out the service personnel who are commemorated by the many Commonwealth War Graves and look further back in history to discover the geology of the headstones and memorials. We are currently collecting all of this information for our Graveyard Recording Project and we will explain how we are progressing with this. Refreshments will be available afterwards in the church - donation appreciated. Toilets are available on site. There are good paths around the graveyard, but other areas are very uneven and covered by vegetation, We recommend you stay on the paths.”
SATURDAY
17 Please see below Christian Aid Co ee Morning, Saturday 17th of May
17 Wisewood Methodist Church, Ben Lane, She eld. S6 4SB are holding a May Fayre on Saturday, 17th May, 2025 from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Stalls include
plants, books, toys, cards, crafts, jewellery and ra e prizes. Tea, co ee and cake will also be available.
17 Crane Moor Methodist church invite you to join us at our SPRING FAYRE ON SATURDAY 17TH MAY 10.00 AM UNTIL 12.00PM. We shall be having our usual stalls including the very popular plant and cake stalls together with the ra e and not forgetting the Bacon Baps and much more. All are welcome.
17-18 May The Grenoside and District Local History Society are holding their exhibition in the lower hall of the Grenoside community centre, Main Street, Grenoside. Free admission, refreshments available with good parking available.
17 On Saturday the 17th May Bullhouse Chapel will be open for quiet re ection or to learn about the history of this Independent Chapel from 11am1pm.
SUNDAY
18 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - ‘Commoners Muck-In’ - regular conservation morning, probably clearing saplings but check on the website - www. walc.epizy.com, 10am-12pm, bring gloves, tools provided, families very welcome
18 Table Top Sale - Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre, Open To Buyers 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
18 Bullhouse Chapels usual Christian worship will be at
2.30pm on Sunday 18th May.
MONDAY
19 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - ‘Air Ambulance and Helipads’. A detailed overview of the Air Ambulance Service in the region and how ‘Helipads for Hospitals’ works. Wadsley Church, 7.30pm, free refreshments, £3.50 for members, £4 for non members. www.walc. epizy.com or nd us on facebook
WEDNESDAY
21 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday 21st May at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Brian Hull, entitled “Parlington Hall & Estate”. Our relaxed meetings take place on alternate Wednesday mornings. For more information about our group, please visit our website at www.donvalleyprobus.co.uk
21 “BOLSTERSTONE ARCHAEOLOGY AND HERITAGE GROUP 7.30pm. Tom Parker is talking about “Edges Through Time-The Evolving Nature of the Peak District as a Borderland’ We meet in the hall at Christ Church on Manchester Road in Stocksbridge, and the talk is also available on Zoom (members only) - contact bahgmembership@gmail. com for the link. Refreshments available. There is a small entry charge: Members £2 Non-members £4. All welcome.”
SATURDAY
24 10am - 4pm Oughtibridge Makers Trail, Crafters & Artists open up in
Re ecting on her achievement, Ms. Cundy said, “We all need to push ourselves out of our comfort zone, that’s the only way we grow as humans. It’s never too late to set a goal in life, and develop a new skill.”
She also expressed her gratitude, stating, “ ank you to everyone who supported me, I really appreciate it.”
In Memory Of
Doug HANWELL
28.7.1934 - 15.5.2023
Two long lonely years without you. My life goes on without you but nothing is the same.
I have to hide my heartaches when someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you, silent the tears that fall.
Living my life without you is the hardest part of all.
Your loving Wife Mavis
You did so many things for us. Your heart was kind and true. And when we needed someone, we could always count on you. The special years will not return when we were all together.
But with the love within our hearts you will walk with us forever.
Donna, Anton, Rebecca, Richard, Rachael, Connor and your darling Great Grandson Freddie.
GOULDSBROUGH Margaret
Passed away 14th April 2025, aged 93 years.
Wife to the late John, Mother of Dave and Rob Phillips, Grandma to Laura, Harry, Ed and Ollie.
Funeral service will be held at Christ Church, Stocksbridge on Friday 6th June at 12.30pm followed by committal at Grenoside Crematorium, North Chapel at 3.00pm
Family flowers only please. Any donations in Margaret’s honour to Christ Church Stocksbridge would be appreciated.
Enquiries to T W Birks and Son, 100 Manchester Road, Deepcar, S36 2RE 0114 2885555.
Shirley ATKIN
The funeral service will be held at Grenoside Crematorium, North Chapel on Friday 30th May at 11am.
Afterwards at Stocksbridge Golf Club for refreshments and to reflect on Shirley’s life.
All friends and family welcome.
WITNESS APPEAL FOLLOWING HOYLAND COLLISION
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage a er a serious road tra c collision in Hoyland, Barnsley.
O cers were called to the junction of Olympus Way and Tankersley Lane at 6:34 pm yesterday (Saturday, 10 May) following reports of a collision involving a blue Honda motorcycle and a black Renault Clio.
e motorcyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he remains. e driver of the Renault Clio stayed at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries.
Authorities are now urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via their online chat or by calling 101, quoting incident number 826 of 10 May 2025. e online chat can be accessed at https://orlo. uk/58sQv. Dashcam and CCTV footage can be submitted via https://orlo.uk/zsMan.
Jean ROLFE
Passed away peacefully in Alpine Lodge Care Home, aged 96.
Devoted Wife of the late Geoff. Much loved Mum of Sheila and Mum in Law of Paul. Gran of Lindsay and Matt, Rory and Lilly.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday 27th May at 11.30 at Grenoside Crematorium, South Chapel.
Donations in lieu of flowers will be gratefully received for Alpine Lodge Residents Comfort Fund.
Enquiries to T W Birks and Son, 100 Manchester Rd, Deepcar, S36 2RE 0114 2885555
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Little Sing Performance
The Steel Valley Beacon Summer program commences with the Little Sing event. Thirty-five beautiful voices will perform a selection of songs from stage and screen. A wonderful fun evening for all music lovers. Performances Friday 13 June & Saturday 14 at 7.15pm. Matinee Saturday 14th at 2.30pm
“Allo! Allo!” Play Production
Following the Little Sing, the program presents a performance of the comedy “Allo! Allo!” at Christ Church. A cast of actors is staging the play. Ticket sales for the performance are reported to be high. Performances 3,4,5 July at 7.15pm. Matinee July 5th at 2.30pm.
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Stocksbridge shop to close
The St Luke’s Hospice Stocksbridge charity shop will close at the end of May as work on the community’s long-awaited Town Fund regeneration project gets under way.
The redevelopment of Manchester Road in Stocksbridge will see the creation of a new library and community hub building at the heart of the new town centre, along with a new town square and upgrades to the precinct area of Manchester Rd, including shop front improvements.
An important part of that scheme includes not only the demolition of the existing library building but also the neighbouring St Luke’s shop, which it has now been confirmed will be vacated by the end of May.
“Our Stocksbridge shop has been part of the community for a very long time now but its closure is not the end of the story,” said St Luke’s Head of Retail Jenny Booth.
“We are currently exploring all the options for our future in Stocksbridge and will be sharing our plans with our supporters as soon as possible.
“As we prepare to close our doors we would like to thanks our many loyal customers for their generous support over the years and also the staff and volunteers who have made our Stocksbridge shop such a vital part of this community.
“We look forward to sharing our plans with you all but in the meantime, the closest St Luke’s shops are in Hillsborough, Kilner Way and Chapeltown and we look forward to welcoming customers there.”
For information on all the St Luke’s shops visit www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/shop-st-lukes
Popular Councillor Steps Down
A long-standing Sheffield councillor has resigned, potentially leading to a by-election in the city’s north.
Julie Grocutt, councillor for Stocksbridge and Upper Don, has stepped down from her role. Her resignation was confirmed after her name was removed from Sheffield City Council’s website. Grocutt was a member of the Sheffield Community Councillors Group. Grocutt, a former police officer with 33 years of service in South Yorkshire Police, first entered politics in 2015 as a member of Stocksbridge Town Council. She was elected to the city council in 2019 as a Labour representative.
In 2023, she was among seven councillors who left the Labour Party to form the Sheffield Community Councillors Group, following their suspension for refusing to back the party’s position during a vote on the city’s Local Plan.
TOP SPOTS AND AGE WINS FOR PENISTONE ATHLETES
Despite a recent injury, George Parr put in a strong performance to take first place at the 3.75 mile Furty Furlong trail race, held at Mapplewell Meadows Farm.
Clubmate Suzanne McGill finished as second lady overall and first in the women’s over40 age category. There were further strong runs from Martin Ball (5th overall), Ian Neville (7th overall), and Shaun Swallow (9th overall). Lois Lopez was 8th lady, closely followed by Jill Scrivens in 9th.
On Thursday, the first Spencers Dash of the summer took place, with several impressive performances from Penistone runners. Andrew Heppenstall was second overall, closely followed by James Mumford in third. Martin Ball placed 8th, securing first in the men’s over50 age category.
Suzanne McGill was third lady and first in the women’s over45 age category. There was also an age category win for Stuart Smith in the men’s over65 category.
Tuesday evening saw the Hartcliff Hill Race take place in Penistone on a new course. Once again, Suzanne McGill had a successful outing, finishing as first lady. Fast-improving Jade Crosby came third among the women.
In the men’s race, Richard Cottam had a strong run to finish third overall and first in the men’s over40 category. There were additional age category wins for Lois Lopez (women’s over50), Barbara Haigh (women’s over75), Susan Hall (women’s over65), Alan Knox (men’s over70), and Martyn Goodwin (men’s over65).
The Penistone ladies’ team of Suzanne McGill, Jade Crosby, and Lois Lopez claimed the team prize.
There was further success for junior runner Graihagh Turner, who won the under19 women’s category at the Coiners Fell Race, which served as the Yorkshire Fell Running Championships.
On the track, she followed this up with a third-place finish in the 1,500 metres at the Yorkshire Track and Field Championships.
Sunday saw the Rob Burrow Leeds Half and Full Marathons take place in hot conditions. In the half marathon, Angus Dimelow ran 1-43-07, followed by Sarah Lee (1-54-04) and Rachael Winterbottom (1-55-24).
Stefan Butler-Gillen completed the full marathon in 5-15-01.
Elsewhere, Gareth Irvine completed the Loxley Lash 5K in 19-32; Nichola McNally ran the Alderley Edge Bypass 10K in 44-16; and Jill Scrivens and Mandy Mallinder took part in KMR Race 1.
Kelvin Bowskill took on one of the UK’s most challenging half marathons at Snowdonia, completing the course in 2-10-26 and earning second place in the men’s over70 age category.
On the parkrun scene, there were first gender positions for Suzanne McGill (Penistone) and Jade Crosby (Barnsley), with second gender places going to Dawn Broom (Vermuyden Way) and Hannah Shaw (Penistone). Flynn Rogers celebrated his 150th parkrun at Hillsborough. Top age-graded runs of the week were recorded by Dawn Broom (87.13%), Suzanne McGill (81.86%), Alan Nutton (78.03%), Nicky Spinks (76.28%), and Rob Davies (76.84%).
Results
Barnsley Parkrun
8 Jade Crosby 20-31; 20 Ian Neville 23-44; 169 Stu Smith 45-43; 170 Sue Hall 45-43.
Penistone Parkrun
6 Richard Cottam 19-22; 8 Richard Williams 19-31; 12 Ben Malcolm 19-55; 18 Suzanne McGill 20-10; 22 Simon Pike 20-28; 24 Jon Hallam 2035; 32 Hannah Shaw 21-51; 36 Ash Howlett 22-01; 46 Nick Pepper 2242; 55 Shaun Swallow 23-37; 56 Ian McNulty 23-39; 61 Rhianna Banford 23-51; 113 Ben Wilkinson 26-50; 140 Alex Melhuish 28-06; 143 Andrew Taylor 28-18; 157 Kate Rushforth 2857; 163 Rebecca Parr 29-17; 184 Sara Wolstenholme 30-51; 187 Angela Rollinson 31-01; 197 Adele Stenton 31-37; 203 Ruth Albaya Melhuish 31-47; 217 Thomas Wood 33-14; 224 Daniel Batty 33-45; 247 Dianne McGuinness 36-00; 265 Rory O’Sullivan 48-04; 272 Linda Keelan 53-17.
HAWKS DETERMINED IN VICTORY
Dodworth
Furty Furlong
1, George Parr 23-45; 5, Martin Ball 25-26; 7, Ian Nevillle 26-43; 9, Shaun Swallow 27-49; 18, Suzanne Mcgill 29-03; 23, Edward Holley 30-08; 31, Mark Crossley 31-33; 36, Martyn Goodwin 32-36; 39, Paul Fryers 3253; 43, Lois Lopez 33-06; 45, Dean Allcroft 33-13; 49, Jill Scrivens 33-40; 52, Mark Graham 34-14; 57, Steve Dickinson 35-25; 63, Stu Smith 3659; 68, Luke McGuinness 37-54; 83, Nick Whittingham 40-03; 84, Lorraine Mackie 40-08; 88, Jen Holley 41-15; 91, Sue Hall 42-04; 92, Barbara Haigh 42-10; 103, Steve Dommett 46-57.
Spencers Dash
2, Andrew Heppenstall 20-39; 3, James Mumford 21-17; 8, Martin Ball 22-25; 25, Suzanne McGill 24-08; 29, Ian Neville 24-30; 42, Shaun S Swallow 26-04; 57, Chris Baldwin 28-29; 60, Loida Lopez 28-37; 78, Stuart Woodhead 31-01; 103, Stu Smith 3320; 104, Keith Gordon 33-28; 108, Andrew Taylor 34-33; 112, Susan Hall 34-49.
Hartcliff Hill Race
3, Richard Cottam 29-18; 18, Ian Neville 33-40; 26, Suzanne McGill 34-24; 27, Damian Kilpin 34-29; 47, Simon Lovidge 37-31; 57, Mark Crossley 39-46; 58, John Howsham 40-05; 60, Martyn Goodwin 40-30; 65, Loida Lopez 41-20; 68, Paul Fryers 42-01; 71, Jill Scrivens 42-24; 72, Ian McNulty 42-25; 73, Dan Canetti 42-26; 74, Peter Claydon 42-31; 77, Steve Storey 43-06; 82, Matthew Coldwell 43-29; 85, Alan Knox 43-45; 93, Lisa Hinchliffe 44-29; 95, Valentina Wright 44-41; 96, Stuart Woodhead 44-46; 99, Benjamin Thorogood 45-23; 101, Luke McGuinness 4612; 106, Stu Smith 48-32; 107, Nick Whittingham 49-05; 108, Lorraine Mackie 49-27; 109, Jen Holley 50-19; 110, Mandy Mallinder 50-27; 111, Sarah Halstead 50-42; 113, Emma Canetti 51-49; 115, Becky Parr 51-53; 117, Barbara Haigh 53-29; 118, Tracy Woodward 53-33; 120, Susan Hall 5441; 121, Andrea Lee 54-53; 124, Myfanwy Cross 55-28; 125, Steve Dommett 57-53; 126, Raymond Brown 57-53; 129, Mark Graham 59-20.
Sheffield Hawks U12s made it three wins in a row at the weekend with a determined 14-10 victory over local rivals Dodworth Miners in a fiercely contested derby at the Miners Welfare Club.
The visitors opened the scoring through Luke, who powered over early in the first half. But Dodworth responded in kind, scoring two tries - one of them converted, to take a 10-4 lead into the break.
In the second half, the Hawks showed resilience and character, refusing to be beaten. Jude turned the game around with two crucial tries, including a stunning solo effort that saw him break from deep in his own half to cross the line.
There was late drama as Archie looked to have sealed the game with a sharp dart from dummy half, only to be ruled just in touch by the referee. With the match
still in the balance, Sheffield were awarded a penalty in front of the posts in the final minute. Joe held his nerve to slot the kick and secure the win for the Hawks.
The game was a showcase of effort and commitment from both sides, with standout defensive moments and no shortage of skill on display.
Special mentions went to Jude, who swept all three individual performance awards (Coach’s Player, Parent’s Player and Opposition Player), while Nyle was named Player of Steel for his toughness throughout the match. Henry, in just his second-ever game, earned Top Tackler with an impressive defensive performance.
It was a memorable contest filled with passion, teamwork and sportsmanship, everything junior rugby league is all about.
TIGERS PAIR
COMPETE IN FINAL
Sheffield pair Anders Rowe and Leon Flint competed in Monday’s Attis Insurance Sports Division British Final at the National Speedway Stadium in Manchester.
Rowe was one of the ten seeded riders, and made his way to the semifinal before being eliminated. Whilst Flint was one of the qualifiers from the Semi-Final at Leicester at the beginning of the month.
Recent recruit Lewi Kerr also qualified but he pulled out of the event after he aggravated a collarbone issue and was signed out by medics following Poole’s home meeting with Oxford on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, supporters were once again able to vote for which rider won the Nigel Pearson Award for providing the most entertainment on the night.
ATTIS INSURANCE SPORTS DIVISION BRITISH FINAL RESULTS: Dan Bewley 14, Robert Lambert 14, Charles Wright 11, Adam Ellis 10, Chris Harris 10, Anders Rowe 9, Dan Thompson 9, Danny King 8, Craig Cook 7, Leon Flint 6, Tom Brennan 6, Steve Worrall 6, Connor Mountain 5, Jason Edwards 3, Drew Kemp 2, Vinnie Foord 0. SEMIFINAL: Harris, Wright, Ellis, Rowe. GRAND FINAL: Lambert, Wright, Bewley, Harris.
STEELS CELEBRATE HISTORIC PROMOTION
Stocksbridge Park Steels are celebrating a remarkable achievement, securing promotion to the Northern Premier League Premier Division against a backdrop of prudent nancial management. Chairman of 6 years Graham Furness spoke exclusively to Look Local following the club’s historic success.
“When Allen Bethel retired and handed over the chairman role to me I said that hopefully within ve years we could achieve sustainability and promotion”
Graham Furness who had been at the club for over 20 years in di erent roles including assistant manager, stepped up to the chairman’s job, with Roger Gissing becoming the vice chairman.
“It’s been a whirlwind,” Furness stated, “but we’re absolutely delighted.” e promotion comes despite well-documented nancial constraints, with Furness revealing, “Last year we had to appeal for support, and we operated on a very tight player budget.” He empha-
sised that the club’s success was built on “team spirit, the manager’s understanding, and the dedication of everyone involved,” rather than solely on nancial muscle.
Re ecting on his six years as Chairman, Furness outlined his initial goals of sustainability and promotion within ve years. While the COVID pandemic caused disruption, he proudly noted the recent promotion coincided with the reserve team retaining the County Saturday Cup. e club has also focused on building a strong infrastructure, establishing six senior teams with a clear pathway for players and launching a new Ladies team.
Addressing the common belief that nancial investment guarantees success in football, Furness asserted, “I think this season has proven that’s not always the case.” He highlighted the club’s strategy of operating within its means, crediting a manager who “understands the club and puts together a squad that gives everything for the cause.” Furness pointed out that several clubs with greater resources have faced relegation this season.
Looking ahead, Furness expressed his hope that “the town will get behind us next season in our new division,” aiming to “make Stocksbridge proud of their football team once again.” He concluded by thanking the club’s managers, players, business partners, sponsors, advertisers, the Bracken Moor faithful, and the “hardworking volunteers” whose efforts are crucial to the club’s operation.
e promotion marks a signi cant milestone for Steels, demonstrating that success can be achieved through unity and good management, even in the face of nancial challenges.
STOCKSBRIDGE SECURE THRILLING
FIRST AND SECOND XI VICTORIES
Stocksbridge Cricket Club enjoyed a fantastic weekend, with both the First and Second XIs securing impressive victories.
e First XI defeated She eld University Sta 1st XI in a closely fought contest. Batting rst, Stocksbridge posted 2127. A er an unsteady start that saw them at 55-4, opener Matt Price (31) and debutant Dave Sedgwick forged a crucial partnership. Sedgwick then accelerated the scoring with a blistering innings of 81 o just 45 balls, including seven sixes. Cal Haywood contributed a valuable 17 not out.
In reply, She eld University Sta were bowled out for 178. Opening bowlers Andy Hibbert (3-31) and Jake Vickers (4-73) put Stocksbridge in a strong position early on, reducing the visitors to 45-5. Despite a ghtback led by Tanveer (40) and a late urry of sixes from Christian (38), Stocksbridge held their nerve. Vickers secured the victory by clean bowling Christian, sealing a 34-run win and their third consecutive victory.
e Second XI also recorded a convincing win, defeating Barnsley Woolley Miners 4th XI by 90 runs. A er winning the toss and electing to bat, Stocksbridge openers James Hague and Dave Smith put on a solid 91-run partnership, with Smith hitting an impressive 59.
Hague continued his ne form with another half-century (59), and John Dowde added a valuable 34, his highest score for the seconds, as Stocksbridge reached 213-5.
In their reply, Barnsley Woolley Miners were restricted to 123-8. Young bowlers Fin Siddall and Tom Perry made early breakthroughs, and Perry nished with 3-25. Paul Hargreaves bowled an excellent spell, taking 2-7 from his eight overs.
Les Harris also chipped in with a late wicket to complete a professional performance in the eld.
e weekend was made even better with victories for the Foxes, the Sunday XI, and the Under 13s, resulting in a clean sweep of ve wins for the club.
Steels Chairman, Graham Furness
Steels Management Team (Left to Right): Andy Ring, Ian Richards, Peter Goldstraw).
