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Fundraiser in memory of josh Members of Royston C of E Church are hosting a coffee morning to raise money for Asthma UK, in memory of local 10 year old boy, Joshua Barton. The event will take place on Saturday April 6 at

10am. Food and drink will be available, including tea, coffee, cakes and bacon sandwiches. There will also be a raffle and other fundraising events taking place on the day.

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In The Garden

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Rachel McGuin Arts & Crafts

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April Fools Comedy Festival

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Welcome to The March Edition of Together & Local Community Magazine First – congratulations to Sarah Elliott from Birdwell in Barnsley - our February winner of £100 Cash word search competition – enjoy Sarah! Congratulations too to Mr J Hood of Ackworth, winner of our Day Dream Believers DVD….

As you will have noticed the magazine has changed names to ‘Together & Local Community Magazine’. The change was needed for legal reasons and to also protect the magazine from being associated with other products.

Together & Local Community Magazine is all about local people and local business.

We have a long-term goal of working with Community groups…. all information and advertising for Community groups is free, we want to be part of promoting local business and in return this helps promoting the local area – the advertising rates we use are very competitive and are meant to be affordable whatever size business wants to use us.

We hope you enjoy the March edition, February had the most entries for the Word Search competition – almost 120 entries…. thank you to everyone.

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To win all you have to do is find out which word from below is missing from the word search above.

When you have worked out the missing word just email your answer with contact details to localcomps@gmail.com by Friday 1st of April, at 5pm. The winner will be drawn at random from all the correct entries received.

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IN THE GARDEN

Springing back to life If the word houseplant conjures up images of a dusty, leggy Ficus tree leaning up in the corner of your local GP’s reception area, or a weeping Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) mulched with its own dry brown leaves, then I’d like you to think again and see houseplants in a different light.

Well-tended houseplants really are a thing of beauty and when arranged together can create a stunning visual effect. Plants add life to a house, and a sense of calm to a room. Sometimes I think we forget we’re just animals, and underestimate how important being surrounded by plants is for our wellbeing.

Whilst it’s still too nippy to go outside for any length of time, it’s the perfect time of year to bring your houseplants out of their winter hibernation and add more to your collection.

I’ll be the first to admit that up until a couple of years ago I wasn’t a huge fan of houseplants. I’d had a lot in my bedroom as a kid but in my early ‘home owning years’ my love for plants was outside, and tropicals relegated to my greenhouse (although we did always have a Sansevieria (mother-in-law’s tongue) in the corner of the dining room and a white orchid in the north facing bathroom window.

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many retailers using greenery as part of their interior displays and I think this trend for ‘home greening’ will continue to rise over the coming years. Plants such as the Peace Lily is great for air purification and super easy to care for, flowering for months and months.

During spring time, houseplants will be bursting back to life so here are my top tips for getting the most from them this year: • Remove dead and dying leaves • Clean the healthy leaves with leaf shine. I find cotton wool pads the best way to apply this, although dust can easily be removed using rain water at room temperature • Check for bugs – use either an organic insecticide spray or try systemic insecticide sticks, many of which have a combined slow release feed • Feed – add a weak houseplant fertiliser to your watering regime or apply every two weeks during March to September • Check the location – Houseplants which have been dormant and which were moved to a darker location for winter can now be moved back to a lighter position Remember to water when the compost is dry, but take care not to allow plants

to stand in water and remember that overwatering is the biggest killer of houseplants!

Most houseplants like a constant temperature, hate draughts from doors and windows, and don’t like radiators or fires. The perfect place is on a table in a bright warm room and out of direct sunlight (unless it’s a cactus of course).

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April Fools Comedy Festival back in Barnsley Laugh out loud comedy extravaganza features British comedy circuit’s top talent.

Prepare for a month full of chuckles, giggles and belly laughs – because April Fools Comedy Festival is back in Barnsley next month.

The popular comedy extravaganza – which will take place over the course of April – returns to Barnsley town centre once again, and this year’s show promises to be the most hilarious yet.

Headline acts include popular Mock the Week regular Gary Delaney – who brings his show ‘Gagster’s Paradise’ to The Civic on Friday 26 April.

Glenn Moore – also a Mock the Week star – will perform at town centre sports bar The Garrison on Wednesday 10 April, while talented comedienne Jessica Fostekew will appear at The Old Picture

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House on Sunday 7 April.

Other venues to feature shows include The Electric Theatre, Annie Murray’s Irish Bar, Zinc Bar and Jock’s Cavern.

Meanwhile, comedian and Barnsley lad Toby Foster –famous for his BBC Radio Sheffield Breakfast Show and role in award-winning sitcom Phoenix Nights – will host The Last Laugh Comedy Club at The Civic on Saturday 27 April.

Other acts scheduled to appear include Bilal Zafar, Grainne Maguire, Kate Fox, The Noise Next Door, Ben van der Velde, Abigoliah Schumaun, George Egg, Steve Bugeja and Seymour Mace.

A Comedy Club 4 Kids will also be held at The Civic on Wednesday 17 April, with The Lamproom Theatre hosting The Odd Couple comedy

show over four nights between Tuesday 9 and Saturday April 13.

The event will be presented

by Love Barnsley Town Centre in association with Barnsley Council and XPO Logistics.

Full details of the acts and ticket details can be found at www.aprilfoolscomedyfestival.com. You can also follow Love Barnsley Town Centre on Facebook and Twitter for more information.

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heading towards the business end of the season.

They’re in with a shout of promotion whether it’s through automatic places or play-offs. It’s been a great year so far at Oakwell and they’ve turned it into a bit of a fortress, so if they can keep

Get thi shorts and t-shirts on!

It wa only last month I wa complaining about how cold it’s been – but it’s been tropical recently ant it?! It’s warmest February I can remember – I’ve been sunning in back garden in mi flip flops!

their form consistent, there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be there or there abouts in May. I’m keeping my reservation at the hotel av booked near Wembley, anyway! Daniel Stendel’s Red Army!

Penny Pie decision made There’s been a lot of controversy around the new Penny Pie Park gyratory up Dodworth Road and in Poggy.

It looks like the council are cracking on with it despite a lot of protests from local people.

I don’t live around there so not sure if it will work or not - but I know what council are saying about more traffic coming into Tarn and it can

I’ll be nipping round supermarket for a pack of burgers and sausages for the barby before I know it. Nowt better than a cheeseburger done on BBQ wi some red sauce!

be a nightmare in rush hour with odd time I have drove that way. So I get why they think improvements have to be made.

But saying that, seems a shame to lose some of the park. I’ve been in a few times for the fayres and events they’ve had there.

Be interesting to see what happens next!

kes statue unveiled Tarn buzzing with events It’s great to see loads of events going off in Tarn! I was speaking to someone other week and we’ve got April Fools Comedy Festival, Tour de Yorkshire, Barnsley Live and Dancing Town all coming up again in next few months!

Not a bad haul is it?

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there was hardly owt like that going off so I’m happy there’s summat for us all to do. With events like Tour de Yorkshire it helps us show off what we’ve got in Barnsley to the whole world! God knew what he wa doing when he created Tarn – best place on earth!

Some cracking news to finish off wi – ar Kes has been honoured with a new statue!

The bronze statue – by local sculptor Graham Ibbeson – pays tribute to author of ‘A Kestrel for a Knave’ - Hoyland lad Barry Hines.

The book is reyt famous – but the film, made a year after the book’s release, put the Tarn on the map.

Dai Bradley, who played Billy Casper in the film, came along to Experience Barnsley for the sculpture’s unveiling last month. He was chuffed to bits with it – and I’m sure Barry would have been, too!

‘Ere Kes! I’ll si thi next month!

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Reds plowing on without big Kieffer The Reds are looking good for promotion, aren’t they?

But they’ve had a big blow with star striker Kieffer Moore being ruled out till end of season.

He’s been tearing League One up this year so it’s a big blow for Tarn. But they still find themselves in good knick heading towards the business end of the season.

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Barnsley businesses invited to sponsor major hospice fundraiser Barnsley Hospice is inviting local businesses to sponsor its biggest fundraising event of 2019.

The Bubble Rush takes place at Locke Park on Sunday 21 July and opportunities are now available for Barnsley businesses to support the event in return for branding and promotion.

Over 1500 people signed up for the 5km fun run last year, with even more expected to take part this summer.

Four sponsorship packages are available at £1,000, which include logos on all literature, banners, runner t-shirts, social media posts and direct marketing. There is also the opportunity for on-site promotional activity on the day itself, including handing out flyers.

Sponsors also receive ten places for the Bubble Rush

itself, with t-shirts and medals for all participants.

Martyn Hughes, fundraiser at Barnsley Hospice, said: “Our events are a vital source of income for the charity but because of the cost of staging them, they are simply not possible without the support of local businesses.

“By securing sponsorship for this year’s Bubble Rush we can ensure that the costs of the event are covered so that every penny raised by participants goes straight to patient care.”

Barnsley Hospice must raise £2.2m a year, in addition to £1.6m funding from the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The Bubble Rush has raised over £50,000 since its launch two years ago.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities contact Martyn Hughes on 01226 244 244

or at martyn.hughes@barnsley-hospice.org Tickets for the 2019 Bubble Rush are available at an

early bird rate of £15 until 28 February; visit www.barnsleyhospice.org for more details or to book.

Local photographer shortlisted for prestigious award

Barnsley photographer Collette Evans is in the running for a Federation of Small Businesses award.

Collette, who runs Picture Perfect Photography, is shortlisted in the Scale-up Business category of the FSB’s Celebrating Business Awards 2019 regional final.

The shortlisting recognises the growth the company has made over the last year, with corporate clients increasing from just two to 100, two extra staff joining the business and a move into new premises near Barnsley town centre.

Collette, who has been in photography for 16 years, said: “The last year has just been amazing. Twelve months ago I was busy with wedding photography, but since then it really has gone up a gear and now the diary is full to bursting.”

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As well as commercial and wedding photography, Picture Perfect Photography specialises in fitness photography, and is the recommended wedding photographer for South Yorkshire venues Wortley Hall and Aston Hall.

One of the new members of staff that Collette has taken on is 16-year-old Alex Hollinworth, who is studying photography at Barnsley College.

“He is the same age that I was when I first got interested in photography and I really like the idea of bringing people on in the industry,” said Collette.

"I’ve also taken on a PA to cope with all the admin behind the scenes, and in the next 12 months I want to take on more staff, including other photographers, and move to a bigger studio.”

Collette, who is 31 and lives in Worsbrough, gained an HND in photography from Sheffield College, before working for a photographer in Barnsley and setting up Picture Perfect Photography in 2012.

One of the main reasons for the business’s growth in the last year has been the introduction of a subscription scheme for corporate clients, who can pay monthly to have up-to-date photographs.

“These days a company’s visual appearance is so important. Whether it’s your social media headshot or photographs of products for the website or a brochure; the first impression really matters in a world where people are making such quick decisions,” said Collette.

If Collette is successful in the Yorkshire and Humber

final in York on March 1, she will automatically go through to the national final in London in May.

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Stuck for something to do over the next few weeks?

We’ve rounded up a list of events taking place to keep you and your family entertained…

Paul Merson: Sportsman’s Dinner The Garrison March 21

JSG Entertainment presents an Evening with Paul Merson at The Garrison, Barnsley.

Paul Merson became a legend at Arsenal, making 425 appearances and scoring 99 goals in a career that lasted 12 years at the highest level of football.

Now a pundit on Sky Sports, Paul brings the comedy moments to your TV every Saturday.

Meet and greet Paul Merson and listen to the highs and lows of 'The Magic Man’s' career.

With only a limited number of tickets available, book now for what promises to be a fantastic night of entertainment for all sports enthusiasts.

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£55.95 and include a meet and greet with signed professional photo with Paul Merson and a two course meal.

Standard tickets are £22.95 and include a meet and greet with photo opportunity as well as a Q&A on the stage in The Garrison Courtyard.

circus of horrors

knife throwing, cross and long bow wielding divas, twisted contortionists and lots, lots more.

Contact the Metrodome for tickets.

Jersey Boys Tribute

Rigby Suite Metrodome March 23

Barnsley Metrodome Arena March 21 The Circus of Horrors are back with their brand new show "Return to the Asylum"!

Imagine a fangtastic rock show with amazing light effects, and a set combined with an amalgamation of bizarre, dare devil and astounding circus acts, accompanied by a rock ‘n’ roll sound scape of mainly original songs, performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek.

The infamous Circus of Horrors features unbelievable sword swallowers, hairculian women swinging around the auditorium from their hair, demon dwarfs, strong man, whirlwind acrobats, flaming limbo, sensational aerialists,

On Saturday 23r March 2019, Rigby Café and Lounge welcomes The UK`s leading tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and the smash hit musical 'The Jersey Boys'.

Featuring Outstanding Vocals, Harmonies, Presentation and Choreographed Dance Routines.

The Jerseys are a Professional 4 Piece authentic, musical and vocal tribute to the legendary, original Jersey Boys - Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The Jerseys are incredibly proud that their show has performed for Royalty having being requested to appear at Her Majesty The Queen`s 90th Birthday celebrations at The Long Walk, Windsor Castle and also

at a charity event at St James Palace for HRH Princess Anne.

Tickets available via The Metrodome.

Justin Moorhouse: Northern Joker Barnsley Civic March 23

Following a critically acclaimed UK tour - Justin Moorhouse premieres his laugh-out-loud brand new show in Barnsley at the end of March – to warm locals up for the start of the April Fools Comedy Festival.

“Not a moment without laughter. He smashed the hour out of the park." Chortle Justin has performed around the world and his TV and film credits include tiger-faced Young Kenny In Phoenix Nights, Ken Loach’s Looking for Eric, Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow 8 out of 10 Cats and Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled.

He’s also a regular contributor to BBC’s The Premier League show.

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they both commit murders – and find themselves in Barnsley at the end of March.

The show takes you on a rollercoaster ride through their crimes, time in prison and subsequent trials.

The story is set to a classic soundtrack featuring showstoppers such as “All That Jazz”, “Hot Honey Rag” and “Razzle Dazzle”. www.barnsleylamproom. com for tickets.

Mother’s Day Various venues March 31

The most important day of the year for our mums is just around the corner. Stuck for something to do this Mother’s Day? We’ve rounded up a list of local cafes and restaurants that serve afternoon tea - the ideal gift for the special lady in your life...

unique gift fair Elsecar Heritage Centre March 24

Unique Gift Fairs are pleased to announce its popular Craft and Gift Fair is back on Sunday 24 March in the Ironworks, Elsecar Heritage Centre, with over 90 stalls selling a wide range of gifts and crafts from local Yorkshire businesses.

Free entry from 10am to 4pm.

For any stall enquiries please contact Joanne Heyes by email: unique.giftfairs@sky. com

Rabbit Girl and the Search for Wonder Barnsley Civic March 24

A new family show with music, animation and puppetry – this show is ideal for all of the family.

Something impossible has happened, something no one saw coming. So Rabbit Girl and her dad have done what

they do best - pulled on their boots, packed their tent and headed off into the wilderness.

Join them around the campfire to hear about some pretty awesome adventures from all over the world.

Playful, poignant and with a little sprinkling of magic, Rabbit Girl and the Search for Wonder is a new show inspired by stories from lots of families about the joy of storytelling, coping with loss and finding wonder in the world again.

Perfect for under 8s and their grown-ups too.

Barnsleycivic.co.uk for tickets.

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The Potting Shed The Keys The Little Tea Room Millers Tea Room

April Fools Comedy Festival Various venues April 1 - 30

April Fools Comedy Festival is back in Barnsley – and this year’s laugh out loud extravaganza promises to be the best yet.

Some of the top talent on the British comedy circuit returns to the town centre, including Gary Delaney, Toby Foster, Glenn Moore, Jessica Fostekew, Carl Hutchinson, Bilal Zafar, Grainne Maguire, Kate Fox, The Noise Next Door, Ben van der Velde, Abigoliah Schumaun, George Egg, Steve Bugeja and Seymour Mace. More on those later in the programme!

Venues for this year’s festival include The Civic, The Garrison, Annie Murray’s Irish Bar, Zinc Bar, Jock’s Cavern, The Old Picture House, The Lamproom and The Electric Theatre.

Follow Love Barnsley Town Centre on Twitter and Facebook for more info.

Chicago

The Lamproom Theatre March 25 - 30

‘Chicago’ is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history and has delighted audiences around the world with its two deliciously wicked Vaudevillian criminals, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly.

The pair are sent to the notorious Cook County Jail after

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STUdy centre welcomes new english teacher How time flies! With spring well and truly here, there’s a real buzz at Young Minds Matter. February half-term came and went in a blur as students enjoyed a whole host of academic and enrichment activities.

Our ever-popular forensic science workshop was well-attended and there are plans for a more advanced version during the Easter break aimed at our older students. The workshops with our new art teacher went down a storm with students producing some fabulous pop art whilst the first of our beauty workshops was also a great success. Led by a qualified, experienced NVQ assessor, students learnt about the science behind

good nail care before experimenting with nail colour. With a range of standalone workshops and complete courses available, future workshops are sure to appeal to a wide range of students.

Home-school groups catered for during term-time.

To support our ever-increasing register of English GCSE students, we’re pleased to welcome Adam, the latest member of our team. Adam is a highly qualified and experienced English teacher specialising in GCSE and A’ level teaching. With a distinguished career in theatre and drama prior to joining the teaching profession, we’re looking forward to future workshops in drama and creative writing.

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Cookery - Around the World

2nd, 16th, 30th March

Art - Artist Study with mosaics, sculpture & street art

9th, 23rd March & 6th April

Maths SATS preparation - each day a different aspect of maths covered

8th - 11th & 15th - 18th April

GCSE booster class

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Mar 25th | Blackpool Tiffany’s Hotel | 5 Days | £210 A very popular hotel with good entertainment.

Jun 24th | Skegness Savoy Hotel | 5 Days | £305 On seafront close to town. Please Book early to avoid disappointment at this hotel.

Jun 29th | Sandown Isle of Wight | 8 Days Sands Hotel £415

2019 SPR I NG / SUM M E R B R E A KS Apr 15th | Llandudno Hydro Hotel | 5 Days | £255 Inc Free drink with Evening Meal & 1 Free Mid day Lunch.

Apr 15th | Great Yarmouth New Beach Hotel 5 Days | £225 Inc Free drink with Evening Meal & 1 Free Mid day Lunch.

Apr 22nd | Easter Mon Torquay Regina Hotel 5 Days | £245

Limited Seaview rooms and single rooms.

Pleasebook early to avoid disappointment.

Jul 6th | Paignton Hotel Bonair | 8 Days | £405 A family run hotel situated on the seafront. Please book early to avoid disappointment at this hotel.

Jul 13th | Weymouth Carlton Hotel | 8 Days | £405 Situated on the Esplanade overlooking the sandy beach.

Jul 15th | Blackpool Tiffany’s Hotel | 5 Days | £265

Near to Harbour Includes 1 Free Mid day Lunch.

A very popular hotel with good entertainment.

Apr 29th | Llandudno Evans Hotel | 5 days | £265

Jul 20th | Sandown Isle of Wight | 8 Days Sands Hotel £435

A very popular family run hotel close to town centre

May 6th | Weston S Mare Sandringham Hotel 5 Days | £255

Limited Seaview rooms and single rooms.

Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Situated seconds from town centre and pier.

Jul 22nd | Skegness Savoy Hotel | 5 Days | £315

May 6th | Sandown Isle of Wight Sands Hotel 8 Days | £370

On seafront close to town. Please Book early to avoid disappointment at this hotel.

A very popular family run hotel. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Jul 29th | Llandudno Evans Hotel | 5 days | £275

May | 11th Weymouth Carlton Hotel | 8 Days | £370

Aug 4th | Weston S Mare Royal Grosvenor Hotel 6 Days | £310

Situated on the Esplanade overlooking the sandy beach.

May 13th | Blackpool Tiffany’s Hotel | 5 Days | £240 A very popular hotel with good entertainment.

May 20th | Skegness Savoy Hotel | 5 Days | £285 On seafront close to town. Please book early to avoid disappointment at this hotel.

Jun 1st | Paignton Hotel Bonair | 8 Days | £390 A family run hotel situated on the seafront. Please book early to avoid disappointment at this hotel.

Jun 3rd | Weston S Mare Royal Grosvenor Hotel 6 Days | £290 Very popular during 2018 situated on the seafront near to winter gardens.

A very popular family run hotel close to town centre.

Very popular during 2018 situated on the seafront near to winter gardens.

Aug 14th | Great Yarmouth New Beach Hotel 5 Days | £290 Situated on Marine Parade across from the Britannia pier and close to town centre.

Aug 17th | Scotland Dunoon Selbourne Hotel 7 Days | £340 A popular destination over the past few years.

OUR 2019 BROCHURE IS OUT NOW C A L L I N O U R N EW H EM SW O R T H O F FI CE MEET THE TEAM AND PICK UP A BROCHURE

14a Crosshills WF9 4LQ across from Shelton’s Bakery next to Woodhall’s Van sales.

Barnsley runners turn miles into money for hospice

Runners from Barnsley Harriers have been turning miles into money to raise over £2,000 for Barnsley Hospice.

The funds were generated through the running club’s four Silkstone Shuffle trail races in 2018, with profit from entry fees and income from bake sales at the events going towards the total. A sponsored ‘beer mile’, which saw fundraisers drink a beer after every lap, brought in even more.

Barnsley Harriers club members chose the hospice as their nominated charity for 2018. Chair Ian Meade, 69, of Church Street in Darton said: “My mum Vera Meade was cared for at the hospice in 2016 and had such fantastic care while she was there, so I was delighted the hospice was chosen when we decided which charity to support through the races. The enthusiasm and effort that members put into the fundraising last year was just brilliant, and it’s something we see time and again at the club.”

The total of £2,386 has been put towards a major refurbishment of the hospice’s in-patient unit. Work is currently taking place to transform the ten bedrooms, en-suites, and main bathroom. A designated overnight stay facility will be available

for family members to use as and when needed.

“Although the care that my mum received was fantastic, I did think the rooms looked a bit dated and tired,” said Ian, who visited the hospice with club members to present the cheque. “This was a good opportunity to put some money towards the campaign to freshen them up. I’m very pleased we’ve been able to help.”

Work to transform patient bedrooms began in October and will be fully completed by the spring, with work taking place over four phases to allow in-patient unit services to continue.

Janet O’Hara, grants, trusts and legacies fundraiser at Barnsley Hospice, added: “We’re really grateful to the Barnsley Harriers for their dedication to raising money throughout last year and we’re looking forward to welcoming them back to see the finished rooms.”

Now in its 25th year, Barnsley Hospice provides specialist care for anyone in the borough with a life-limiting progressive illness, including cancer, motor neurone disease and heart disease.

As a charity it must raise £2.2m each year, in addition to a £1.6m grant from the NHS CCG.

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BFC COMMUNITY

tonge's taste of promotion Lifelong Barnsley fan Dale Tonge is still watching his beloved team from the sidelines more than 20 years on, only now he has a slightly more important role at Oakwell.

Appointed assistant head coach of the Reds in February, Tonge was a ballboy for Barnsley during the club’s season in the Premier League in 1997-98 and would go on to play 55 times for the team he supported as a youngster.

His career has now come full circle, as the 33-year-old was appointed assistant to German boss Daniel Stendel last month, succeeding Andreas Winkler who joined Huddersfield town.

“It didn’t sink in, initially,” Tonge told Barnsley Independent & Local in this exclusive interview.

“I don’t think I realised the magnitude of what I was asked to do. Coming back to have the responsibility of assistant head coach is a massive honour. It’s something I’m enjoying and looking to progress as we move forward.”

A defender in his playing days, he graduated from Barnsley’s academy having joined the set-up at nine years of age and would go on to play in the club’s successful promotion campaign of 2005-06.

The former right-back outlined several comparisons between the current squad he coaches and the one he played with that achieved promotion from League One.

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“I think the biggest similarity is the youth of the team and in terms of the players’ attitude towards each game,” said Tonge. “The boys go out to win.

There’s no negativity. As coaches you can put positive messages out, you can put videos on, or give them messages but when they cross the white line it’s up to the players. I know from experience when I was in the team, it was confidence

and belief in my mate. That’s the biggest thing coming in from the outside and seeing this group. They’re a good bunch of lads who are all mates and if you take that over the white line it will only stand you in good stead.

“It’s a credit to the gaffer and the bacroom staff with how they’ve managed the boys since pre-season.

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They went on a pre-season camp to Budapest for a couple of weeks which is a great way to get everybody together and create that environment. I think it’s been consistent since I’ve been in. As a group in discussions, team meetings, collectively they all come back together. They’re always together and it’s evidenced on a Saturday.”

Tonge has embraced the difference in approach to management from German boss Daniel Stendel, who took over at Oakwell last summer, as he looks to help guide the club back into the second tier

of English football.

“It is a different ethos and how they want to do things building up to games and have different days off,” added Tonge.

“It’s something that, culturally, we’ve never done and I certainly never did it as a player. So it’s something I’ve enjoyed because it’s different. Ultimately, football’s football and Daniel has that winning mentality. He’s a winner and wants to win everything; whether that’s a game of cards, ping-pong or anything. He has to win everything! Just from being in close quarters with him, he’s a winner.”

The Reds are in good shape as they aim for automatic promotion, with the Sky Bet League One title still in their sights. Many fans who frequent Oakwell will testify that the football this season has been some of the best they’ve seen, and Tonge is aware of the demands the players face.

He continued, “With how the boys are playing, if you don’t look after yourself you won’t be able to sustain it for a full season. I think that’s the biggest thing I’ve learnt, going back into the first-team environment. It’s not just sports science, it’s the analysis as well. There’s so many tiny bits of knowledge of every team that you can imagine. So there are no hiding places. It used to be about turning up to a game and you’d kind of know who you were playing. Whereas now, you get all the information given to you. That’s the biggest difference since I was here 15 years ago.”

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Welcome to this month’s sports page of Together & Local, where this is my first real opportunity to introduce myself and outline what I have planned for the magazine over the coming months.

I’m a football writer and broadcaster from Barnsley and have more than 11 years’ experience in the media field.

This season I have already worked at 45 matches involving Barnsley and Rotherham (this will approach 60 by early May!), provided copy for Derby County and Lincoln City amongst other clubs, as well as worked as Associate Producer on the Barnsley FC documentary, Daydream Believers, which was released last September.

For this month’s issue, I had the pleasure of sitting down for an exclusive interview with Dale Tonge, recently appointed assistant head coach at Barnsley Football Club. Dale is Barnsley through and through, and having played for the club too, fans know full well just how passionate he is and how dedicated he will be in his new role at Oakwell. It is always nice to have ‘one of our own’ helping develop the current talent and I’m certain this is the start of a bright future in the coaching game for Dale. Over the next few months I aim to sit down with a few more of Barnsley’s first-team players and staff, and bring readers plenty of exclusive and insightful content.

It’s a really exciting time on the football scene, as many fans in the area know, Barnsley are currently playing some of the best football seen at Oakwell in years under head coach Daniel Stendel and it looks as though the Reds will be in the final reckoning come May. After all, we all know how successful Barnsley were under the stewardship of a man named ‘Daniel’ last time…

I would be more than happy to hear from Barnsley fans about, perhaps, who they may want to hear from, as I have built up an extensive list of contacts with many ex-players down the years. Please feel free to drop me an email at ___

Matt Goodwin

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HOROSCOPES

PISCES

GEMINI

VIRGO

SAGITTARIUS

Optimistic stars are already offering you opportunities to transform your personal affairs. Venus, lady of love, wafts through positive regions of your chart for most of the month, lifting your emotional morale, giving you the courage to take the initiative.

Heightened passions lend an air of excitement.

Friends and partners are upping the pressure, urging you to take part in activities which aren't really for you.

Or are they? There's a need to experiment at the moment, and you'd be a fool to turn down invitations which could improve your personal and professional affairs for ever.

You have spent a great deal of time and effort cleaning up partners' emotional states and now you can expect your reward. As long as you can cope with the fact that lovers have the edge when it comes to taking joint decisions, the way will be opened to delightful romantic encounters.

Partners are dancing to your tune, even though you sometimes feel as if you're swept along without any choice.

In reality, your future lies in your hands. Venus' brilliant movement through your chart deepens and strengthens creative and colourful relationships, although there may be a brief clash of wills.

Feb 20 - March 20

Aug23 - Sept 23

May 22 - June 22

Nov 23- Dec 21

ARIES

CANCER

LIBRA

CAPRICORN

Being a fire sign you like your options clear-cut, but it's in the nature of the present time that there is no one obvious way forward. You are faced with completely different paths, leading in sharply contrasting directions. Why not choose both? If you have the time and energy, that is!

You're hitting a sentimental period so, if you want to wallow in nostalgia, go right ahead. It's fun to visit the people and places of the past.

A chance meeting may set the scene for a romantic adventure, one which could carry you far from home -- even if only in your dreams!

You'll be putting much more effort into an intense relationship, anxious to help a lover in whatever way you can. But, if a confrontation has been brewing, you'll take the wise course, back off and begin to reconsider your real, deeper needs, rather than be sucked helplessly into partners' plans.

In matters of the heart you're looking for simple friendship, partly because you've learnt how unrestrained passion can be dangerous and unpredictable. Yet that doesn't mean you can't have fun. Far from it. Various undercurrents this month point to hidden feelings and discreet flirtations.

March 21 - April 20

June 23 - July 23

Sept 24 - Oct 23

Dec 22 - Jan 20

TAURUS

LEO

SCORPIO

AQUARIUS

Mars, supreme symbol of energy and magnetism, is your strongest celestial ally.

Explosive developments should be settled easily if you allow yourself to be guided by wiser counsel -- and that means listening to people who have been there, done that and know exactly what you're going through.

If this period is good for anything, it's good for your dreams. In fact, it's fantastic!

Maybe not everything you wish for will come true, but you can certainly add a huge dose of colour to your life.

You have waited so long for a meeting of minds in a romantic liaison -- and the finale is getting closer.

The pressure for a move of home, a professional earthquake or a romantic revolution is ever present. You can make the most of your current potential by picking and choosing where and when you will make your move. Your financial status is also shifting -- your money and love interests may merge.

Anything could happen -and almost certainly will. The magnificent celestial marriage between Mercury and Mars symbolises the union between your head and your instincts, and you'll be making major choices and finally telling a lover how you really feel about them. It’s a time to pursue love.

April 21 - May 21

July 24 - Aug 23

Oct 24 - Nov 22

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Barnsley College

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Doors & Drawers

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Eco - Thermal

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Evolution Express Shutters, Blinds & Curtains

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Fenton & Fenton

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Go Mobility

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Haigh Carpets

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J Willey & Co

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KN Technology

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Knowle Road Market Garden

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R & S Waterson Coach Holidays

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Rockingham Travel

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Rockingham Travel

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Roof Care

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Roof Care

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Steve Procter Garage Doors Ltd

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