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Win tickets to Boyzlife and Beautiful South

We have tickets to give away to the amazing Boyzlife and Beautiful South… competitions that cannot be missed!

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Rose’s Beauty Picks

Our favourite beauty editor Rose Dyson, owner of Pura Beauty, highlights her picks of the month.

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All Saints Academy Visit

We visited the Darfield primary school for a magazine project, allowing the children to make their own publications.

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Welcome to the August edition of Together & Local

Hello and welcome to the August edition of Together and Local! This month we have made sure it’s a jampacked issue for you.

Firstly, our winner of the £100 word search competition is Hazel Hulson and the winner of the Math Bingo is Jill Pierrepoint! Well done to both of you, we will be in touch regarding your prizes!

We have an array of different things in this issue. We have welcomed back the lovely Rose Dyson with some of her beauty picks of the month, some of which we think we will be purchasing ourselves at ETC HQ! We also have

Evolve Together Company Unit 12-13 Courtyard 3, Wentworth Road, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6DT. Telephone: 07505 145510 Email: mike@evolvetogethercompany.co.uk Booking & copy deadline Friday 30th August at 5pm.

all the information for Dancing Town, this Summer’s biggest dance festival in Barnsley Town Centre, featuring all the line-up. Find out the Mystery of Felkirk with an entry written by the Felkirk volunteers and even test out your baking skills with our new columnist, Ms Hughes Approves!

So forget about the dip in the weather, grab a cup of tea and relax with your favourite local, community paperzine.

If you’re reading this and don’t receive a paperzine through your letterbox, contact us to request your area!

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Hello everyone! Welcome to my first ever column in the Together & Locals and Rother Local paperzines. It’s an honour to be able to share my opinion and have a natter with such lovely readers.

Can we just appreciate the lovely weather we’ve had lately? I’m really not a summer person at all, but having a bit of sunshine in the sky really does brighten your mood a bit. I remember a few years ago waiting in 37°c heat for a lift home after work one night, so I’m quite glad 25°c is the best we are getting!

My recent job move means I no longer get public transport, which is a blessing for many reasons.

I was once sat on the 218 Barnsley, heating on full blast and sweaty office workers either side of me; all while John the Weatherman graced my Twitter feed with ‘high UV levels today, folks’ and ‘make sure you have the sunscreen, it’s highs of 34°c!’. I mean come on, they can put the heating on in the summer, but in the winter you’re sat with 12 layers on and no heating in sight!

A feeling I’m not used to, since most of my working life I was a bus......rider, is when you sit in a car that has been sat in the sun for a while. The moment you open that door and the air whooshes out, you could almost be mistaken for a ‘heat in the bag’ chicken that you

stick in the oven. I mean you might as well throw a tub of garlic sauce over your head and lay on the back seat to cook, right?

So as you can probably assume, I’m not exactly the biggest fan of summer.

I’ve been longing for the winter months since spring began! Nothing can take away the feeling of the hot sunshine, but I’d swap it for the spooky and festive seasons any day.

See you soon!

Georgina x

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Tarn Talk

Barnsley is buzzing!

I don’t know about you, but I have to say the Tarn centre is BOOMING at the minute!

I was in the other day having a nosey, and the new market, library and some of the new independent shops and restaurants really took me by surprise!

Have a wander in if you’ve not been in for a while or don’t go often. There’s summat for everyone in new market

(I bagged myself some reyt nice sweets, a new phone case and some trainers to make sure I look trendy for rest of summer) and I met one of my mates for some snap in that new Falco Lounge. It was cracking!

I know there’s issues with Tarn - like anywhere else in the world - but things are getting better, and it’s great to see.

Library @ the Lightbox looks fab The new library is cracking, init?

It’s the first completely new building as part of The Glass Works, and it really looks the part. There’s some unreal technology in there, it’s a proper community space and has been thought out really well. I love it.

I think our council gets a lot of criticism, but it should be applauded

for investing in a new library at a time when many other towns and cities are shutting them down.

It’s exciting times in the Tarn centre and I think we should be positive that there’s so much investment – when it could easily have faded away like other towns are starting to do.

Market Kitchen opens in Autumn We’re famous for our market in Barnsley – and it’s getting its own food court in a few months!

Market Kitchen will bring independent food retailers into the upstairs of the market next to the three cafes (get yourself down for a brekkie from there, they all do cracking fry ups and pots of

tea, sets me up for the day!).

So far, it’s been announced there’ll be a burger bar, ice cream parlour, Jamaican food offer and a new coffee shop.

There will be more announced soon, and I can’t wait to find out more.

Exciting times for the market!

Nando’s confirmed for Glass Works I have to say, when I found out Nando’s was coming to Tarn, I jumped for joy and nearly banged my head on ceiling I was that excited.

I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but it’s definitely gonna attract more shoppers into Tarn, especially the young uns, which can’t be a bad thing cos they’re the shoppers of the future.

They don’t half bang on about Nando’s, so it’s nice to see they’ll be catered for.

I love a Nando’s mysen so it means I

don’t have to drive to Wakey or Sheff anymore if I want my chicken fix, which isn’t a bad thing. I’d much rather be driving 10 minutes darn road than getting on train or getting stuck in traffic near Meadowhall!

Whether you like a bit of peri-peri chicken or not, plenty do and it will bring folk in who maybe haven’t been into the town centre before or at least in a long time. It can only be a good thing, in my opinion.

Have you seen the Dancing Town event going off in Tarn? It looks fantastic.

It takes place over 10 days in Mandela Gardens at the side of The Civic in a huge marquee. There’s loads of free workshops, masterclasses and special events. Read all about it in this month’s Together and Local.

It was the first one last year – I went to the 80s night and it was buzzing!

Really good atmosphere and something different for the town centre.

This year, they’ve got George Sampson who won Britain’s Got Talent coming. I’ll have him a dance off after a couple of pints if he’s up for the challenge!

Barnsley got off to a flyer in their first game of the season, didn’t they? Was nice to see them get one over Fulham, who are favourites to go up.

It’s gonna be a long, hard season for the Reds, who’ve got some tricky games in the pipeline. Let’s be honest, being in The Championship a big step up from the standard of football last year – so every game’s gonna be

difficult.

But if we get behind them, make Oakwell a fortress and give them our backing away from home, I’m sure the Reds can not only stay up, but have a good season and finish in the top half.

It will be difficult, but anything’s possible in football. You Reds!

Si thi next month!

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Beauty with Rose

By Rose Dyson

Hi everyone! Rose your beauty editor and the founder of local ethical lip care brand Pura Cosmetics here! I’m back this month to talk all things holiday skin and beauty essentials as it’s the height of the summer. Take a read below for all my sun protection, relaxation and holiday must-haves which are perfect for if you’re jetting off to somewhere exotic soon or simply enjoying the Yorkshire sunshine/ mini-heatwaves!

But just before we get into it, I’d love to update you with some fab things we’re doing at Pura Cosmetics! If you’ve never heard of us before, Pura Cosmetics is my lip care cosmetics company which I founded when I was just 15 years old! We manufacture by hand from our workshop in Barnsley all our natural, cruelty-free and vegan-friendly solutions to dry, chapped and sore lips. Last month we welcomed 8 new staff into the team so I’m really proud to say we’ve created 8 new jobs for young people in the area. We’re also preparing for the launch of our new pout-pleasing products & gift sets so definitely make sure you’re following us on social media (@PuraCosmetics) to see all the exciting projects we’re working extremely hard on!

PRODUCT FEATURES UltraSun Suncare

I’ve recently been on holiday to Majorca with my mum and I took away the sunscreen I’ve sworn by for the last few years – UltraSun Suncare. What I love about this suncream is not just the level of UV protection it provides but also the fact that you only have to apply it ONCE, yes you heard me, once a day!

During my childhood years, I used to absolutely hate constantly reapplying suncream on holiday and it’s a dislike

that’s stayed with me into my early adult life. It’s safe to say this product was made for people like me! I opt for the Sports Gel formula which sinks into the skin almost instantly and you can hardly feel it. I definitely prefer this to having to putting suncream on time and time again throughout the day and the thick, creamy texture sunscreens usually have. I also always wear an SPF moisturiser under my makeup throughout the year as, even in glorious Barnsley, it’s

so crucial to ensure your delicate skin is protected from the sun at all times.

UltraSun Sports Gels start from £14.00 – available at Marks and Spencer and online at www.ultrasun.com Urban Decay ‘De-Slick’ All Nighter Setting Spray This next product saved my evening makeup looks on holiday! When in Majorca, it was incredibly warm during the day and still very stuffy at night. I was so glad that I took an Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray with me. After perfecting my eyeshadow look and making sure my skin was looking on point, the last thing I wanted was the heat to melt it all off! Thankfully with

a couple of sprays of this, my makeup did not budge and lasted throughout long evenings! A lot of people think makeup setting sprays are a bit of gimmick but I can safely say I saw a huge

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difference in how my makeup lasted.

It’s vegan-friendly too which is a bonus!

I would recommend to anyone who chooses to wear makeup on holidays in hot countries or on night outs! Travel size is £10 and full size is £24. Available at Debenhams, online and Urban Decay’s stand-alone store in Meadowhall.

Fresh Ont’ Line Candle from the Sheffield Candle Company This month, I’m shining the spotlight on another fabulous South Yorkshire business – the Sheffield Candle Company! I’ve been lighting their ‘Fresh Ont’ Line’ Candle recently and it’s a gorgeous refreshing linen scent, perfect for summer. All the candles are handpoured in, you guessed it, Sheffield and they use 100% natural and renewable wax. I also think the price point for the quality of their candles are fantastic.

Mine seems to be lasting forever! Small tins are £5.95 each and large tins are

With it being the summer season, I’ve definitely been gravitating towards our more tropical and cocktail flavours which include Mmmm Mango, Strawb Daiquiri and Mojito Madness! I’ve been absolutely loving our Piña Colada Lip Scrub (£4.50) and Classic Coconut Lip Balm (£2.99) together as a lip care regime. With all our products’ core ingredient being pure coconut oil, these two beauties fit flawlessly with their formulation. The Piña Colada flavour packs a punch and gently exfoliates away all unwanted dry and dead skin – which can often be exaggerated by sun exposure. Then I apply our Classic Coconut Lip Balm after using the scrub. Packed with lots of natural goodness, our balms really soothe and hydrate, creating the perfect base for a nice bright coral lipstick for example! Ultimate summer vibes! Shop online at www.puracosmetics.co.uk So there we go! I hope you all find my summer and local beauty finds this August useful! They’ll be loads of good stuff to read about beauty-wise in September as we move into autumn so make sure you’re back here next month!

Rose x

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BOYZLIFE (Playing the Hits of Boyzone and Westlife) play SHEFFIELD – Foundry on Sunday 15th September 2019!

Boyzlife brings together members of two of the biggest boybands in history, Boyzone and Westlife, to perform a whole host of their biggest chart hits.

Brian McFadden enjoyed 12 UK and Ireland number ones as a member of Westlife, including a record breaking seven top spots in a row. The band also boast four number 1 albums and over 30 million record sales in total. Since Westlife, Brian has enjoyed international solo success, including a UK number 1 with ‘Real to Me’.

With Boyzone, Keith Duffy has enjoyed similar success, including 6 UK number one singles and 16 out of 17 of their first single releases making the Top 5. With 5 number one albums also to their credit, Boyzone achieved worldwide sales of over 25 million.

The unmissable Boyzlife show has already been performed for over 20,000 adoring fans since the pair came together in 2016. With two completely sold out tours under their belts in partnership with Hilton Hotels, as well

as their unforgettable 2017 December Christmas Tour, this is an evening that is certainly not to be missed.

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Friendly, reliable hair and beauty I’m Zoe, a level 3 mobile hairdresser and beautician for in and around the Barnsley area. I have over 13 years experience and have a passion for the hair and beauty industry. I thrive to make my clients feel confident about themselves.

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This is my lovely client Kay, who is a busy mum of twins. Kay says; “I have Zoe come to do my hair as it’s so much more convenient for me having two little ones running around. It is impossible for me to get into a salon and finding childcare isn’t always easy.

It is nice for Zoe to come and sort my hair out and have a chat and a giggle.

We can have cups of tea and she will even cut my daughter’s hair whilst she is here. It is just more relaxed at home knowing I don’t have to worry about anything else and she always does a great job. Friendly and reliable!”

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Our paperzines with All Saints Academy All Saints Academy (YEAR 6) took part in a topic that involved them creating their own magazine all of them looked outstanding.

All Saints Academy is a primary/nursery of the most prestigious proportions filled with top teachers and amazing facilities like a school field, a large playground field with space for any child in the school to enjoy. The school has many kind children and rarely come across rebellious behaviour. Recently, the Year 6 class took part in a project of making mini magazines to see what it is like to be a magazine writer and snippets of their creations.

“On Wednesday 3rd of July 2019, Mike and Georgina taught us how to create magazines. Our magazines were made by groups of two or three we could do them on a subject or do a local magazine.

Some groups did football, some did food and more… we really enjoyed it.”

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“Planning your own magazine was an entertaining experience for year 6 and I think it inspired many of my classmates to think about being a news reporter. I myself particularly enjoyed creating a mixed magazine with my own design. This activity was also a good idea because it helped us to learn to work as a team. Overall this was a marvellous activity and I personally very much enjoyed this activity and I think entire year 6 would agree with me.”

“This team building, pleasurable packed event was so amazing. As we got to build up and create our own magazines everyone’s looked so creative and lively. It expressed everyone’s personality and emotions. All of my team did amazing and worked together.”

“It was an amazing experience making them and has made me seriously think if this could be an opportunity for a job when I am older. Also the excitement of having a bit of something I made would be on a magazine!”

“My thoughts about this project are, that it is inspiring and amazing. Children in All Saints look forward for lessons because they are so fun. It was such a pleasure meeting Mike and Georgina and

we want them to come again.”

“My thoughts about this inspiring project are, that it was really enjoyable and it made me learn how to create a magazine. The best part was when we got to greet Mike and Georgina. We had the best experience been honoured to create a magazine.”

“I loved creating the magazine with Harry and Zack also with mike and Georgina. I love that girls can play football too and I drew four pictures and the magazine is called F.A [Football Annual]. I enjoyed colouring , sticking and drawing also I love football so much that I joined Zack and Harry I loved it so much that I want to play the full football thing.”

“I loved the part where we were cutting out and sticking in and also writing about the subjects; colouring in. #magazine” All Saints Academy is a remarkable school filled with friendly and warm welcoming staff. Learning in this school helps you to understand life and how to work independently. This school is an educational and learning trust. From years one to six you will have the time of your life with all the breath-taking trips you will be taken on. This is an old Victorian school but is bursting with life and new technology. This school is out of the ordinary and produces your best.

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As the Great British Bake Off approaches, I am reminded of how bad a baker I am.

It doesn’t matter how closely I follow the recipe, how extraordinarily careful I am about whisking and folding and temperatures At school I only ever got detention in one class, yes you guessed it, cookery.

I had followed the recipe for my Victoria Sponge cake to a tee, it was all going well. I looked into the oven as my timer went off, and I was pleased to be greeted with a golden, risen sponge. I popped on my oven gloves, took the cake out of the oven, put it on the side and went to talk to my friend.

Little did I know, things that have

come straight out of the oven should not be put directly onto the brand-new laminated work top at school without a cover.

I was put in detention for melting the kitchen.

That’s not the only time my baking has got me into trouble.

I have ruined birthdays by thinking I could create a masterpiece, when in actual fact all I can make is a mess.

Last year I made a cake for my dad’s birthday and out of politeness he ate the whole thing. Two weeks later he said it was only edible with four large tins of custard poured over it.

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I have to say as the years have gone on, the baking of biscuits has improved ever so slightly and my favourite (easypeasy Ms Hughes approved) recipe is shortbread men.

Now I never quite mastered ginger-

2. Sift flour into a bowl with the sugar.

Chop the butter into cubes and then add to the other ingredients.

3. Rub the butter into the flour and sugar with your finger tips. When the dough begin to form shape, add a few drops of vanilla extract.

4. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface and use cutter to cut out men shapes. Alternatively, you can cut the dough into rectangular shapes using a sharp knife (but that’s boring!)

5. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20mins. When golden (not charcoal), remove from the oven and leave to cool on a cooling rack (This part is very important - not directly onto worktops) 6. Decorate with icing!

Enjoy, and remember to switch off your ovens.

bread, but I liked the idea of decorating biscuits.

Here is my recipe: Ingredients: · 300g Plain White Flour · 200g Unsalted Butter · 100g Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar · 1½ tsp Vanilla Extract Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan 160°C, gas mark 4) and grease a baking tray.

Media students are top of the league Barnsley College Creative Media Production students Matty Hugill, Kyle Walker and Karl Wellbelove have come out on top at the Young Audio and Radio Industry Awards (Young ARIAs), winning the Best in Sport category for their football show on online radio station, The Vibe.

The students travelled to London on to attend the Young ARIAs ceremony at the BBC Radio Theatre, where they beat two other shortlisted sport radio shows to the title of Best in Sport.

The prestigious event was hosted by Matt Edmondson and Kiss FM’s Daisy Maskell with the awards presented by big names in the radio industry including Mollie King, Sara Cox, Richie Anderson and Jack Pepper.

The three College students run their own radio show, Everything Football, outside of their studies, with the weekly show dissecting the upcoming football fixtures, delving deep into the latest rumours and debates and discussing tough topics in the world of football.

Lee Barber, Barnsley College Media Teacher and Station Manager for The Vibe, suggested that the students enter the Young ARIAs for the work they have done on the show and their coverage of hard hitting subject matter such as sexism and racism in football.

Lee said: “This is a brilliant achievement for the lads and brilliant news for The Vibe in general. To have an award-winning show on our schedule this early on is fantastic. The three students should be very proud of themselves. They have already said they want to win it again next year, their families will be a nervous wreck by the time they’re finished!”

Everything Football airs every Friday at 3.30pm on The Vibe www.barnsley. ac.uk/the-vibe For more information about the Media courses available at Barnsley College visit ww.barnsley.ac.uk/media, email info@barnsley.ac.uk or call 01226 216 123.

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with Derek Arnold

The South are back with 2019 tour

To celebrate their 10th year anniversary and 30 years since The Beautiful South released ‘Song For Whoever’, The South are back this Summer / Autumn, with a 2019 UK Tour playing shows up and down the whole of the UK. The South are an impressive 9 piece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. Since Dave Hemingway, the original singer, left the group at the end of 2016, Gaz has moved across to front the band with Alison and taken on vocal duties. They play the songs made famous by The Beautiful South and bring back the full flavour and arrangements with this exciting live band.

After a successful year of touring the theatres and festivals of the UK up and down the country, The South are keeping alive all those timeless songs - A Little Time (the number one single), Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes Is Back, Good as Gold, Don’t Marry Her plus many more singles and album tracks as well as a few choice South originals. All performed again live, these songs span an impressive 20 year career starting way back in 1989!

Come on! Let’s Carry On… Regardless!

The South are: Alison Wheeler (Vocals), Gaz Birtles (Vocals), Phil Barton

(Guitars), Steve Nutter (Bass), Dave Anderson (Drums), Karl Brown (Percussion), Gareth John (Trumpet), Su Robinson (Sax), Andy Price (Keys).

THE SOUTH – Summer 2019 UK

Dates include: 05 September: BUXTON Opera House 21 September: COTTINGHAM Civic Hall 04 October: SOUTHPORT Atkinson

22 November: SCARBOROUGH Spa Theatre 23 November: MORECAMBE Platform

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Micro pub under new management craft beers for the hop fiends. The bar it is a really friendly and welcoming environment, it is perfect for a quiet pint or a group outing. Our customers are becoming more knowledgeable about what they drink and that they are increasingly confident to ask for a taster before deciding upon a tipple. We are more than happy to chat about ales with customers”.

The core team in the Jolly Tap are Steph, Neil and Harry and all three have a passion for serving the public, Barnsley and real ale. “We hope for the Jolly Tap to be part of a thriving town centre and involved with a range of community events. And that the good people

Multi-award winning real ale pub on the Arcade has been taken over by Barnsley based Jolly Boys’ Brewery on the 4th July.

The much anticipated re-opening of the Jolly Tap on the Arcade, formally Arcade Ale House happened on 4th July. The well regarded micro pub has become a regular watering hole for real ale enthusiasts and social drinkers alike.

The pub has showcased locally made real and craft ale for a number of years.

Both independent business and real ale lovers have reason to celebrate.

“We are a Barnsley brewery, we love beer and we love Barnsley. So it made perfect sense to open an authentic brewery tap in town as our next step” said Brewery manager Paul Mann. “Our real ale is brewed less than two miles from the pub and leaves the brewery

in perfect condition. We use premium malted barley from Castleford, a traditional Maltster from within Yorkshire.

Promoting jobs within the region. Real ale is becoming really popular around the UK and people in Barnsley are increasingly asking for locally brewed real ale. We felt we could add something exciting to the centre of town”.

The Jolly Tap is a great place for those partial to locally brewed beer.

There are six traditional ales on the bar offering regular and rotating beers for a broad range of tastes and moods. “I got the keys on Tuesday and opened on Thursday. We intend to run the bar along the same lines with a few small changes. We have introduced a range of craft gin and we intend to extend the keg lines. Introducing premium and continental lagers and some hoppy

of Barnsley are proud to drink beer brewed in the town. Barnsley has a long history of producing beer and we are looking forward to serving the drinking public the best beer that we and other local breweries can produce”.

Enjoying a pint of Jolly Yorkshire Bitter on a Thursday evening. I sit amongst some people dressed in work clothes unwinding before heading off home.

A drinker chatting to Neil behind the bar as he holds a glass up to the light.

He asks him about the ales on now and next. A small group of couples arrive for pre-meal drinks as I walk out into the early evening.

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R & S WATERSON C O A C H H O L I D AY S

2019 SP R I NG / SUM M E R BR E A KS Aug 17th | Scotland Dunoon | 7 Days | £340 A popular destination over the past few years.

Aug 24th | Weston S Mare | 8 Days | £385 Situated seconds from town centre and pier

Aug 26th | Blackpool | 5 Days | £275 A very popular hotel 3 lifts and good entertainment

Sep 2nd | Llandudno | 5 Days | £280 A very popular family run hotel, close to town centre

Sept 7th | Sandown Isle of Wight | 8 Days | £405

DOOR TO DOOR COACH HOLIDAYS TAKING THE WORK OUT OF YOUR HOLIDAY

FREE HOLIDAY INSURANCE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS

Oct 28th | New Bridlington Monarch Hotel | 5 Days | £235 Situated opposite Spa Theatre on seafront lift to most floors and close to town centre

2 0 1 9 T U R KE Y & T INS EL BRE AK S Bookings being taken now don’t miss out Book now avoid disapointment Come with us on our Turkey & Tinsel Breaks celebrate Christ-mas twice this year. These mock Christmas breaks are ideal to meet up with old friends, new friends or just have a goodtime. Even Santa leaves gifts for every one.

Oct 21st | Llandudno Queens Hotel | 5 Days | £305 Situated on the main promenade

A very popular family run hotel

Oct 28th | Sandown Isle of Wight | 5 Days | £255 Sands Hotel

Sept 9th | Skegness | 5 Days | £305

Oct 28th | Skegness Savoy Hotel | 5 Days | £290

This hotel is always popular

On seafront close to town. Please Book early to avoid disappointment

This break is popular early booking is essential

Sept 14th | Great Yarmouth | 5 Days | £280

Nov 11th | Torquay Regina Hotel | 5 Days | £250

Situated on Marine Parade across from the Britannia pier and close to town centre

Sept 20th | Paignton Hotel Bonair | 8 Days | £365 A family run hotel situated on the seafront. Please book early to avoid disappointment at this hotel

Nov 4th | Weston S Mare Sandringham Hotel 5 Days | £245 | Situated seconds from town centre and pier A very popular holiday over the past few years

Nov 25th | Skegness Savoy Hotel | 5 Days | £290 This break is popular early booking is essential

Nov 25th | Blackpool Tiffany’s Hotel | 5 Days | £250 A very popular hotel with good entertainment

Dec 2nd | Llandudno Evans Hotel | 5 Days | £260 Sept 20th | New Bridlington Monarch Hotel | 4 Days | £220

A very popular family run hotel close to town centre

Situated opposite Spa Theatre on seafront lift to most floors and close to town centre

Dec 2nd | Babbacombe Hotel | 5 Days | £250

Sept 23rd | Weymouth Carlton Hotel | 5 Days | £260

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Situated on the Esplanade overlooking the sandy beach

Babbacombe on the beautiful devon coast just 2 miles from Torquay

Dec 27th | St Annes Inn on the Prom Hotel | 4 Days | £210 Indoor Pool etc Situated very close to town

Sept 30th | Blackpool Tiffany’s Hotel | 5 Days | £275 A very popular hotel with good entertainment

Oct 5th | Eastbourne Queens Hotel | 5 Days | £265 Lovely flat resort famous for it’s carpet gardens

Dec 27th | Llandudno Kensington Hotel | 4 Days | £210 Situated on the Seafront

Dec 27th | Bridlington Monarch Hotel | 4 Days | £200 Situated on the Seafront across from Spa Theatre

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The Monarch Hotel Bridlington

MEET THE TEAM AND PICK UP A BROCHURE

Situated across from the Spa Theatre on the seafront close to town.

Jul 26th | 4 Days | £230 Aug 23rd | 4 Days | £225 Sep 20th | 4 Days | £220 Oct 28th | 5 Days | £235 Nov 25th | 5 Days | Turkey & Tinsel | £260 Dec 27th | 4 Days | Twix mas Break | £200 Book now to avoid disappointment

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

ALL THE BRE AKS INCLUDES EXCEPT WHERE STATED Door to door pick-up service, Free Insurance, Excursions, Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal, Entertainment, and travel direct from our base to your destination.

See our easy to follow website:

www.watersonbusandcoach.co.uk

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Pictured: Mike Cutts, Simon Atkinson and Simeon Evershed.

A kind-hearted member of the public joined forces with BPL to raise money for charity Simeon Evershed, of Meadowview, Lundwood, reached out to the team at Your Space Metrodome after promising to raise money for Barnsley Hospice last year in Barnsley chronicle.

Your Space Metrodome hosted a variety of events on Saturday 9th July, including a spin-a-thon, a party for members and a raffle.

Prizes for the raffle included free personal training sessions, a night stay at St Pierre Hotel and a signed Barnsley FC football shirt.

Collectively, Simeon and Your Space Metrodome raised over £750 for Barnsley Hospice in just one day.

Barnsley Hospice is a charity which provides care to hundreds of people across Barnsley every year. They provide specialist palliative care, help and support to people with life-limiting illnesses such as Cancer and Parkinson’s.

Simon Atkinson, Corporate Fundraiser at Barnsley Hospice, was presented with a cheque from Simeon and Your Space Metrodome.

He said: “I’m absolutely flabbergasted! Simeon, Your Space Metrodome and their members have doubled the amount that we expected. We can’t thank them enough!

“Simeon’s enthusiasm is infectious and the team at Your Space Metrodome and the members are amazing!

“Barnsley Hospice is close to everyone’s hearts - this shows that it can bring the community together and help people at the same time!”

Simeon appeared in Barnsley Chronicle last year after winning a free gym membership for six months, in three consecutive gym challenges. After beating over 100 people in each challenge, Simeon generously traded the memberships into money and donated it all to Barnsley Hospice.

The success of this event has encouraged Simeon to continue to fundraise for charity.

He said: “I committed myself to raising money for Barnsley Hospice last year because it’s an amazing charity that helps so many people.

“I’m very pleased with the fundraising. I wanted to raise a good amount for this great cause and we definitely achieved it!

“I’m open to other fundraising events in the future, perhaps Weston Park Cancer Charity or Cancer Research.”

Mike Cutts, Manager of Your Space Metrodome, said: “We’re proud to have members like Simeon, who has

been with us for a long time. He’s been instrumental to the success of this event.

“Your Space Metrodome is the friend-

liest gym in Barnsley – we jumped at the chance to help a fellow charity and bring our community together.”

Pictured: Simon Atkinson and Simeon Evershed.

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What’s On Pears & Apples: The Botanical Illustrations of Elisabeth Dowle Cannon Hall Museum On now - 3 November

Elisabeth Dowle is one of the world’s most respected and talented Botanical Artists.

For the very first time her beautiful watercolours of Pears & Apples will be on display in the elegant exhibition rooms at Cannon Hall Museum.

These life size plates were painted from fruits from the National Collection and were used to illustrate “The Book of Pears” by Joan Morgan and “The New Book of Apples” by Joan Morgan and Alison Richards.

Using archive photographs from the Cannon Hall Collection and a specially commissioned film the exhibition aims to make the connection with the Cannon Hall Historic pear collection, walled gardens and parkland.

Free entry.

Kapow

Cooper Gallery

On now – 31 August

Award-winning comic book artist Dean Ormston (Black Hammer, Judge Dredd, Lucifer, Superman) and Pin-up artist Fiona Stephenson are two hugely successful, internationally renowned illustrators. They are also born, bred and based in Barnsley.

Barnsley Museums brings together a collection of their artwork. The exhibition aims to tell the story of the early beginnings of our favourite comic book Super Heroes to their on-screen counterparts.

Visitors can see original artwork from the 1940s to the present day featuring Batman, Superman, the Walking Dead, Hellboy, Lucifer, Tank Girl, Hellblazer and more by artists including Jamie Hewlett, Mike Mignola, Charlie Adlard and Duncan Fegredo.

Free entry.

Tins Tins Tins!

Lifting the lid on the Barnsley Cannister Company

Experience Barnsley On now – 5 October

The Barnsley Canister Company began life in 1915 as a WW1 munitions factory, where women toiled at the war effort. After the war ended the Canister Company was created, and their main purpose was making fancy tins for the world market.

It was a significant company not only nationally but globally, exporting their highly sought after tins around the world. The quality of their embossing and artwork was the best you could get, making beautiful decorative tins for the Co-op, Twinings and Hershey’s to name a few.

The exhibition celebrates 100 years of the ‘greatest tin factory in the world’ and looks at one of Barnsley’s most intriguing companies.

Experience Barnsley uncovers the hidden story of how the company impacted on the lives of working women in Barnsley - liberating them and giving them a new found freedom.

Elsecar by the Sea Elsecar Heritage Centre

Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 September

Join Elsecar Heritage Centre for an action packed weekend that will take place across the entire village!

The two day event, celebrating all things Elsecar, will be an unmissable event.

There will be everything from beer, live music and food to craft and antiques fairs, family entertainment, stream trains and vintage buses!

Free entry.

Up n Under Lamproom Theatre 17-21 September

This classic award-winning comedy follows amateur Rugby League minnows The Wheatsheaf Arms in their quest to beat arch rivals, The Cobblers Arms, from Castleford. The Cobblers Arms have been the best and most feared amateur Rugby League team for the past ten years.

Ex-pro Arthur bets his boss that he can train a bunch of deadbeats to defeat them in a local rugby sevens tournament. He has just eight weeks to persuade, cajole and bully the reluctant, drunken layabouts of The Wheatsheaf into a team capable of beating The Cobblers Arms, something which hasn’t been done for ten years.

Will he be able to do it?

Tickets available from barnsleylamproom.com

Barnsley Markets

1982 - 1987

Barnsley Civic

14 September – January 2020

Barnsley Market has formed an integral part of the town’s life for centuries. Though the market has changed appearance and location many times one thing has always remained consistent; the people. Many locals will have fond memories of the traders and characters who frequented the market over the years.

One of those well-known characters was amateur photographer Harry Brookes. Over a period of five decades, Harry documented the changing face of the market, its traders and the shoppers. His love of the market community and interest in local history led Harry to take over 1000 photographs, many of which were donated to Barnsley Archives.

This exhibition displays a selection of Harry’s pictures which span a six year period of 1982 – 1987.

Dancing Town

Mandela Gardens – Barnsley town centre

9-18 August

Get on your dancing shoes, Barnsley, because Dancing Town is back in Mandela Gardens this August.

George Sampson – winner of Britain’s Got Talent and star of Street Dance 2 – will host workshops crowds as part of the 10 day dance extravaganza, back for its second instalment after launching last year.

Alongside George’s street dance workshops, free sessions hosted by industry professionals will focus on ballroom, swing, cheerleading and contemporary styles of dance plus much more.

In the evenings, a night of Northern Soul will once again be hosted on the Mandela Gardens dancefloor alongside an 80s night and 90s chart night.

Those events will be complemented by two performance evenings, where local dance schools will showcase their dancing skills in front of hundreds of people.

The event will culminate on Sunday 18 August with Strictly Sunday and a Salsa Social, where event-goers will be able to learn to dance like their favourite TV dancers and get their Latin on with professional instructors.

Supporting venues include Library @ the Lightbox, which will also host workshops as part of the festival while events will also take place in Barnsley Market’s atrium.

View the full programme inside this month’s issue of Together and Local.

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Celebrating the life of Rosalyn Wicks 25 years on ...

Rosalyn dedicated her life to the world of dance, holding Fellowships of the International Dance Teachers Association also known as the IDTA. She was an examiner, lecturer and adjudicator as well as teaching both children and professionals. To reach their full potential students were given specialist training in ballet, modern, tap, jazz, gymnastics and drama at her Dance Academy.

She co-coordinated the Miss Dance of Great Britain held at City Hall Sheffield for many years, now held in Winter Gardens Blackpool. A bursary in her memory is now awarded annually and presented by her family.

A true professional in all aspects Miss Wicks inspired hundreds of students progressing their talent and excellence in their careers. Many continued to perform professionally throughout the world.

Rosalyn organised and choreographed hundreds of productions. All showcasing the discipline of dance and stimulating their love of theatrical excellence. Throughout the years she raised funds for several charities. Many were held at the Civic Hall in Barnsley, amongst many other venues.

Barnsley born and bred a true friend and colleague, a very special lady.

If you would like to attend this special evening or make a donation in memory of Rosalyn Wicks, all proceeds will go to Barnsley Hospice, please contact her daughter Eleanor.

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The Mystery of Felkirk St Peter’s

A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by a lady who told me she was on a committee to raise awareness of Felkirk St. Peter Church.

I was strangely intrigued by the message she left so decided to call her back. She explained 2020 is the 900th year celebration of the Church and would I like to visit to learn more?

I told her I had never heard of the Church or Felkirk which seemed to amuse her. I asked for directions and she gave me a pretty straightforward instruction.

To cut a long story short, I followed her directions and was literally astounded that I had found the place as I had been looking on a road map for Felkirk but couldn’t find it.

I had never noticed the historical walls, buildings and fields that surround Felkirk which actually is situated on the borders of South Hiendley and Shafton and a gnats cough from Hemsworth!

My first question was….’Where is Felkirk?’

‘Aha!’ the small group of volunteers

exclaimed, ‘You’re standing in it!’ They went on to explain that ‘Felkirk’ as a village or town is something of a mystery with some local folk claiming it doesn’t and never did exist and others who are quite certain it did!

There are also numerous theories regarding the name Felkirk. The name is possibly derived from what is believed to be either a Scandinavian name ‘Fjolkirche’ which roughly translates as ‘Church made of wood or planks’ or an Anglo-Saxon name ‘Feldkirche’ which translates as ‘Church of the Field’. Does anyone really know?

Therefore, Felkirk St. Peter is one of only a handful of Parishes in the UK named after a Church name rather than a village.

I was further astounded to learn that an ancient village of Hodroyd, (Hoderoyd), existed around Felkirk in the 11th Century and all the land and surrounding villages including South Hiendley, Cold Hiendley, Havercroft, Ryhill, Brierley, Shafton and Grimethorpe

were in the parish of Felkirk and it came under the patronage and control of Nostell Priory in the early 12th century, however it would mean the Church was in existence long before it came under the patronage of Nostell.

I felt so welcomed by this small, friendly group of people that I got totally immersed in the enthusiasm for 2020. In fact, I was that immersed in the atmosphere and history I completely forgot to take notes towards the end!

But all is not lost! I am returning for a guided tour of South Hiendley and the ancient village of Hodroyd soon and to

be honest, I cannot wait to report back to you in the September issue!

In the meantime, if you have any historical knowledge, photographs of the ancient village of Hodroyd or Felkirk St. Peter Church please feel free to contact me with your comments.

For all you historians and ramblers out there, this area is definitely worth a walk! Why not take the children and see if they can find ‘The Pirates Graves’ in the Church yard!

The Mystery of Felkirk continues…

Catch up soon - Mike

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Having a garden filled with flowers, fragrance and finesse doesn’t have to cost the earth, but it does take time and patience.

I have watched Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden thousands of times and been thoroughly inspired with how the team transforms the bland gardens into something wonderful in 24 hours, but have you ever noticed how they don’t mention the price.

It wouldn’t take too much work with a few pairs of hands and an endless stream of cash to create that in your back garden, but what if money is tight?

My garden is fairly sizeable and I have lived in this house for nine years. This year I am thrilled with how the garden looks and I’m proud that I’ve done it on a shoe string budget.

Every single plant in my garden apart from my flamingo tree has started as a tiny cutting.

After visiting friends and family’s houses I’ve looked at what plants were thriving and asked if I could have a cutting for my house. My garden is now an oasis of plants and flowers perfect for the ever-changing British weather.

I have a corner that is purely dedicated to the many birds that visit. I repurposed and old hanging seat frame that wasn’t looking its best. I bought bird feeders in the sale, ornaments from charity shops and used stones from my front garden.

The corner is surrounded by Buddleia bushes which attract a wide range of insects, especially butterflies. This in turn attracts the birds.

I also hung a mirror on my fence to give the illusion of a secret garden and dot tiny ornaments around to keep it interesting. This is perfect for those with children and grandchildren as it can become a treasure hunt.

I installed a water feature when I first moved but it looked so bare. I decided to give it some life by planting a range

of grasses, although the birds like to make sure the grasses grow all around my garden by dropping the seeds.

The far corner of my garden, which gets the most sun, has been made into my vegetable patch. I repurposed some old decking and painted it, and planted leeks, potatoes, onions and carrots.

In the interest of honesty this was not my greatest idea as my dogs can jump into the patch, steal the potatoes and dig up the carrots. Again, it’s a working progress, I may have to put them on stilts! (The vegetables, not the dogs!)

I have planted succulents into old broken pots and planted flowers in an old wash basket, there’s really nothing I won’t try.

To keep on top of everything, I mow my grass weekly, and trim the plants back in September ready for the bad weather and the following year.

It’s still a working progress but I am enjoying working on it. There’s nothing more satisfying than looking out on to your garden and seeing how far you’ve come. It’s even better when you know you haven’t wasted thousands of pound on Mr Titchmarsh solutions!

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Horoscopes LEO

SAGITTARIUS

ARIES

Behind your colourful, creative, radical and revolutionary stars, lies a completely different pressure -- to discover traditional values and age-old virtues. A personal misunderstanding could give you just the excuse you’ve been waiting for to make a romantic opportunity. Friends will open the way to work offers while a colleague could become the focus of your feelings.

Your long-term forecast remains one of extraordinary intensity, but your shortterm emotional pressures are easing. Welcome social developments crank up the temperature in all intimate relationships. You’ll be on the look-out for deep, compulsive romantic commitments and you’ll want to know that someone else feels about you, the way you feel about them.

A powerful planetary pattern brings many of your plans to fruition. What’s more, once you have dealt with the past, you will be in a superb position to start setting out your future. You will put your personal difficulties behind you and face a series of professional hurdles with great determination. Venus’ union with mystical Neptune raises your romantic hopes.

July 24 - Aug 23

VIRGO

Aug23 - Sept 23

You’re turning the clock back, running over old ground and making the most of all the experience you have accumulated over the last couple of years. You might at first be irritated by the persistence of old feelings and forgotten problems, but when Mars lines up with Jupiter, you will see the wisdom of your actions, reaping unexpected rewards.

LIBRA

Sept 24 - Oct 23

Your long-range cycles give a lift to your creative urges and encourage emotional adventure, no matter what the cost -- and you’ll be renewing a vow. Your romantic life comes into its own around the Full Moon on the 15th, when Venus, planet of love, shifts into a sensual and passionate part of your solar chart. Your hopes will be raised -- and eventually met.

SCORPIO

Oct 24 - Nov 22

A powerful planetary pattern concentrates your mind. After months of indecision you will begin to clarify your position, stating your desires with great determination. However, the path of true love is not always smooth and partners will have their equally strong ideas about what needs to be done. You should acquire respect from the people who really matter.

Nov 23 - Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20

Your current stars may remove blockages and ease frustrations which have been bothering you for well over a year. It will also resolve problems which can be traced back to the distant past -- and bring respect and acclaim for initiatives you began in the early nineties. Even a relationship which dates back several years will be deepened and strengthened.

AQUARIUS

Jan 21 - Feb 19

Your seasonal stars give you an extra surge of energy.

You’re not known for your patience, but there is no need to risk everything for an immediate gain. You’d do well to tell partners about your real feelings, and make whatever promises are necessary to hang on to your current security. All family and domestic plans will shift by the end of the month.

March 21 - April 20

TAURUS

April 21 - May 21

You are sending out mixed messages, which is surprising considering you’re a level-headed, straightforward person. A boost at work helps define your options and should impress an employer.

The intensity of the Full Moon on the 15th should push your emotional relationships onto a new track -- bringing a genuine, refreshing partnership of equals.

GEMINI

May 22 - June 22

Keep your eyes fixed on a long-term ambition. You can either face obstacles headon, or completely change the rules and move the goal-posts. You’ll slip into a secretive period at the end of the month, tempted by secret passions, perhaps by memories of a lost love. See to it that professional matters are settled by the end of the month.

PISCES

CANCER

Personal tension mounts as the days pass -- but in a helpful way! As soon as you face up to old complaints, you’ll dispose of all such personal problems -- and get on with more pressing questions, such as earning money. The Full Moon on the 15th puts the spotlight on your personal needs, and you will begin the long process of establishing your financial independence.

I know you’ve a soft, sensitive soul, but it’s your tough, street-wise nature which comes out in the build-up to the Full Moon on the 15th.

Unexpected developments make it quite clear that if you don’t push to achieve your own majestic ambitions now, you never will. Your working life takes a revolutionary turn -- the stars urge you to go for unusual options.

Feb 20 - March 20

June 23 - July 23

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Woodrow opens championship season facing former club

Fewer people than Cauley Woodrow will have been as excited when Fulham were confirmed as Barnsley’s opening day opponents for next season.

Whilst the prospect of Championship football is enough to whet the appetite of Reds fans, for last season’s joint top-scorer, facing his former employers for the curtain-raiser couldn’t have made for a more perfect opening to the new campaign.

“Obviously on a personal note, it’s something I’ve joked about with family,” laughed Woodrow. “I said we’d get Fulham for the first game of the season.

When I woke up and saw the fixtures, that was the case. It’s obviously exciting and I’m looking forward to the game and the start of the season.

“I was at Fulham for a long time,” he added. “I enjoyed my time there and the club’s got a special place in my heart but, at the same time, it’s going to be a tough game and Fulham have just come out of the Premier League.

They’ve got some really good players so it’s going to be a tough start for us.

“They gave me my chance to play at the highest level when I first broke through. They gave me my opportunity which is all you can ask for as a player.”

Woodrow netted 12 goals in 67 appearances - the majority of which came from the bench - for the Cottagers across eight years. In that time he also spent spells out on loan with Southend, Burton and Bristol City before his arrival at Oakwell.

Whilst he may have developed his instinct for goals at Craven Cottage, it’s with the Reds that he has truly flourished. Of his 19 strikes last term, 14 of them were despatched without taking a first touch (penalties excluded) - the sign of a true sharp-shooter.

Now, when August 3rd arrives, Woodrow’s friendships will be put to one side. Barnsley’s number nine is still in touch with the likes of Tom Cairney, Marcus Bettinelli and even the boss, Scott Parker.

“There’s a lot of players there that I’m still really close with. I know the staff and manager there really well. It’s going to be exciting to see them all.

“He (Scott Parker) got the job at the back-end of last season and did well.

He’s managed to get the full-time role and I hope he can do well for Fulham and shows what he’s about. He’s had a fantastic career and with his knowledge in the game, I’m sure he’ll be a fantastic manager as well.

“You sort of go away for a holiday and forget about everything but when the fixtures come out it’s really exciting.

The season’s just around the corner and

I want to get fit and focus on the season. It’s going to be hard in the Championship with some really good teams and really good players.”

For some of Barnsley’s squad, the Championship is a step into the unknown. Whilst the 24-year-old has been there before, he’s much better prepared this time around.

“I feel in a good place,” he continued. “Last season was a really good experience for me and I think that helped massively in my progression, growing into more of a man. Before I was new to the Championship and new to men’s football, now I know what it’s all about and I’ll know what to expect.

“I didn’t really realise I was given a leadership role, I didn’t do it consciously. I was trying to help people off the pitch but all the lads in general were really good.

“We get given off-season programmes to stay fit but, me personally,

I always stay fit in the summer. It is important to have a bit of rest as well but I think we’re all pretty fit lads now and it’s just about getting your sharpness back and when you go in for pre-season it’s about getting into the swing of things.”

It’s also refreshing to hear an assurance from the striker that the Reds will also be aiming to maintain their exciting, attacking style of play in England’s second tier.

“The manager (Daniel Stendel) at Barnsley has been clear to us about what he wants since he came in and I don’t think that’ll change too much next season,” added Woodrow. “We’ve lost a couple of players and signed some, there’ll be a few fresh faces which will be good to strengthen the squad. But we won’t be changing our foundation from last season. We’ll try and play the same way as we did.”

Hello and welcome to this month’s football page in Together & Local.

In my last column, I hinted at throwing in my two-penneth on the current VAR debacle (debacle being the operative word!) - so here goes…

Technology should be there to assist and assist only. Welcoming goal-line technology has been the greatest development in the game since referees were allowed to ditch the three-piece suit (seriously, google 1900’s football!).

Whilst we can determine facts i.e. a ball crossing the line, that is where technology serves us best.

However, VAR still leaves decisions open to interpretation. Handballs, fouls, offsides and encroachment have all been subject to intense scrutiny through this summer’s women’s World Cup and UEFA Nation’s League and some decisions are still being discussed!

Let’s leave it as a last resort, not a crutch.

Personally, I think it needs more time as the VAR technology is in its infancy. Perhaps there could be a limited ‘appeal’ system like in tennis or cricket? Whatever happens, I hope the relevant authorities aren’t afraid to hold their hands up and rid the game completely of VAR and say ‘At least we tried!’.

As for more local matters and all things Barnsley FC, the club have already been active in recruiting winger Luke Thomas from Derby County, goalkeeper Brad Collins from Chelsea and Danish defender, Mads Andersen.

It’s great seeing the club get their business done early, but at the time of writing it appears they may well have been ‘replacements’ rather than simply ‘additions’, as I anticipate the departures of Adam Davies and Liam Lindsay.

I look forward to next month where pre-season will be complete and the season upon us!

Matt Goodwin

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