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SCHOOL PUPILS PROMOTE SAFE SWIMMING More than 600 pupils from schools in Barnsley have taken part in a campaign that highlights the dangers of water during the summer holidays. Olivia Guy from Ladywood Primary School was the Olivia Guy from Ladywood Primary School shows off her winner of the design winning design with BPL mascot Derek the Dolphin competition organised by leisure operators BPL. Her design has been transformed into posters, free swim vouchers, bookmarks and certificates which will be distributed across the Barnsley borough to raise awareness of swim safety for young people. The BPL team of swim ambassadors will also be heading to other schools in the borough to educate young people on the dangers of water in the summer months. Simon Ferrarelli, BPL corporate aquatics manager said: “Swim safety, especially around the summer months, is extremely important and if we can raise awareness through a great competition that allows the winning design to be the visual for the campaign, that’s fantastic. “We have had a great response from the schools in Barnsley since we launched the campaign four years ago - this year being the best by a long way!” For more information about the BPL swim school, visit www.bpl.org.uk or call 01226 730060.
Pulse welcomes new editor It’s all change here at Pulse. Not only do we have a brand new look for the magazine, but a new editor too. Stephanie Burns has been the editor of Pulse since the very first issue in March 2013 and will be greatly missed. However, Stephanie will not be going too far, as she will still be working for our company. I’m sure you will all join us in saying a big congratulations to Stephanie, who has been appointed the digital editor of RMC Media’s new website. You can find all of our publications, as well as our new site Vibe, online at www.rmcmedia.co.uk. The new editor for Pulse is Phoebe Seymour. Phoebe has been a feature writer at RMC Media since April 2015, and as someone who grew up in High Green, she is looking forward to getting more involved in the community. If you have any news, stories or photos, email them to phoebe.seymour@rmcmedia.co.uk or call her on 0114 250 6300.
Chapeltown Village Show returns For the third year running, Chapeltown Forum is hosting the Chapeltown Village Show at Newton Hall on Saturday 10 September. There was a huge increase in exhibitors and visitors last year and the organisers are hoping this year will be a record breaker. Sylvia Charles of Chapeltown Forum said: “There is a diverse range of categories and classes so we do hope people will enter and join in the spirit of the event. This is a great community event and we look forward to seeing you there!” Schedules are available from Chapeltown Library. Doors open at 1pm and chairman of Chapeltown Forum, John Housely, will be joined by Pulse editor, Phoebe Seymour, to officially open the show at 1.15pm. Admission is 50p for adults and free for children. 28 Pulse | www.sheffieldvibe.com
Rhys Proud
Barnsley students celebrate outstanding achievements Students from Barnsley College were acknowledged for their outstanding achievements at the eighth annual Barnsley College Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony, held at Barnsley Metrodome, saw 27 awards presented, including Apprentice of the Year, Adult Learner of the Year, Youth Achievement and Youth Progress. The Overall Achievement Award was presented to 17-year-old Rhys Proud, from Royston. Rhys, who is studying A Levels, was also the winner of the Sixth Form College Award. He has become an outstanding ambassador for the Sixth Form and recently accepted a place to study Psychology at Cambridge University. Personal progress mentor Maria Sutton said: “Rhys is an exemplary student, both in attitude to study and attention to detail. His positivity and motivation to achieve despite his disability is inspiring and he has proved to be a superb role model and a brilliant college representative.” Barnsley College principal Chris Webb added: “As always, our awards evening was a fantastic way to celebrate the amazing achievements of our students over the past year. This event is always one of the highlights of the year and it is thanks to the kind support of our sponsors that it is made possible.” This year’s sponsors included Barnsley Council’s Enterprising Barnsley, ASOS UK, Barnsley Chronicle, Barnsley Football Club, Glorious Catering and many more.
Reverend Tim Gill named new vicar of Ecclesfield The Bishop of Doncaster, Rt Rev Peter Burrows and the area dean for Ecclesfield, Rev Alan Isaacson (Rector of Bradfield) performed a ceremony in Ecclesfield Church to welcome new parish church vicar Rev Dr Tim Gill. The congregation at the service included The High Sheriff of South Yorkshire Dr Julie MacDonald, The Lord Mayor of Sheffield The Right Worshipful Councillor Denise Fox, Angela Smith MP, Chair of the Parish Council Councillor Kathleen Grainger, Sir William Jeffcock and a coach of visitors from Tim’s previous parish in Roby, Liverpool. Tim takes over a busy parish and church and comes to Ecclesfield with his wife Mandy, their children Thomas, Emily and Kadan, and their two black Labradors. @PulseRMC