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The Summer Music and Arts Festival which will run between 3 – 12 June 2010, will take place at Sheffield Cathedral and builds upon the success of last year’s inaugural festival, which has seen both institutions contribute more to the cultural life of the city centre, making the festival an integral part of the city centre calendar.

The Festival opens on Thursday 03 June with a trip down memory lane in The Reel Monty and a Shopaholics Guide to 1970s. Comprising of two short films and a talk, this event documents

Sheffield in its `boom and bust´ era of the 1970s, in a time when Sheffield was boasted as the Shopping Capital of the North, with Christmas Illuminations to rival Blackpool.

On Friday 04 June, the wise words of local legend, poet Ian McMillan, will be interspersed with a set of swinging jazz standards by the Impressions Jazz Quintet in an evening of Poetry and Jazz. Ian McMillan has been a poet, broadcaster, commentator and programme-maker for over 20 years, often appearing on television and radio and contributing to national media.

On Saturday 05 June, world music is represented with the Krar Collective presenting a stunning programme of music and dance from different parts of Ethiopia. Full of the worldly magic of Ethiopian modes and hypnotic rhythms, the

dancers re-enact scenes of village life in colourful traditional dress and with jaw-droppingly energetic folk dances unique to Ethiopia.

Exploring current trends are two literature components, the first on Monday 07 June, Sheffield’s Lost Symbols, looks at the 2009 novel

by American writer Dan Brown “The Lost Symbol” in an illustrated lecture by the Very Reverend Peter Bradley, and Freemasonry expert Dr Andreas Onnerfors . The talk looks into why Dan Brown´s work is so intriguing, if the rituals and imagery described is fact or fiction, followed by a tour of the city centre, pointing out some of Sheffield’s own lost symbols. On Wednesday 07 June, the Twilight phenomenon is also featured in Twilight, Vampires and the Uncanny, exploring our current

obsession with vampires, the mythology and history behind their existence, the bizarre concept of a vegetarian vampire, in a must see for all who currently obsessed with the Cullens, and the vampire craze!

An Electric Prom takes place on Tuesday 08 June, where local band Screaming Maldini follows in the footsteps of Robbie Williams, Dizzee Rascal, Doves, Dame Shirley Bassey and Smokey Robinson in a format that will see the group presenting orchestral and choral arrangements of their sensational songs, combined with some of the classics in a unique and rare programme where popular music of the 21st century meets the classical greats.

Contemporary Art makes an appearance on Thursday 10 June in The Painter, the Frenchman

and the Organist. Mark Rowan-Hull is a highly successful abstract painter, whose large, vibrant, colourful canvasses are inspired by the colours he hears in music. He will paint to live organ music by the composer Maurice Durufle (played by Anthony Gowing, Organist of Sheffield Cathedral) in an event that explores interpretation, between the composer the organist and the painter.

A sequel event to last year´s sell-out Nosferatu the Vampyre, two further cinematic horror masterpieces of the silent film genre with improvised organ accompaniment appear on Friday 11 June. In Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde one man’s desire to split the contrasting side of human nature, has disastrous results, and in one of the most influential films of the silent era, the annual fair descends on a

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sleepy town in Germany where the arrival of the mysterious hypnotist prompts a series of grisly murders, in The Cabinet of Dr Caligari.

Rounding off the 2010 festival, on Saturday 12 June the almighty sound of three cathedral choirs are met with leading composer Gabriel Jackson talking about his approach to composition for choirs, with musical contributions from the choirs of Sheffield, Blackburn and New York (USA) Cathedrals. Gabriel Jackson’s music has been performed and broadcast worldwide and has won multiple awards. His music is being recorded with increasing frequency and in January 2010 Gabriel Jackson began his prestigious appointment as Associate Composer to the BBC Singers.

Stewart Campbell,

Festival Director and Concerts Manager for the University, said: “I’m thrilled that we’ve been able to continue the creative partnership between the two institutions. This year’s programme of events encompasses many different art forms, combined with several inspirational performers; the Festival will undoubtedly be hugely beneficial to the University, Cathedral and the City of Sheffield.”

The Very Reverend Peter Bradley, Dean of Sheffield Cathedral said “This is the second year of the partnership between the Cathedral and the University, and the result is a stunning programme full of quality and variety. We are proud in this way to make our distinctive contribution to the cultural life of the City of Sheffield.”

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The free workshop, which will take place in the centre on Sunday 23rd May from 11am – 3pm, is open to children of all ages. During the day, younger children will be invited to listen to the telling of the popular childrens story “We’re going on a bear hunt”, a fun and repetitive story which tells of a father and his four children going on a traditional bear hunt and the adventures they get up to along the way.

For the older group members, they will be invited to write and then share a story about 24hrs in the life of a £5 note, detailing the different adventures it gets up too during it’s day – it could be given as a birthday present or dropped on the bus, it’s up to them!

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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW

SHAPPI KHORSANDI AND JOHN RICHARDSON AT THE BARNSLEY CIVIC

by Andrew Platts Readers may be aware that the Barnsley Civic underwent extensive re-design and modernisation and it is now a first class modern venue with an intimate and comfortable auditorium, ideal for the comedy shows that are currently touring the country.

I would recommend to our readers that they keep an eye on the Barnsley Civic advert as they bring a freshness and originality to the South Yorkshire entertainment scene.

In Shappi Khorsandi’s shows, the personal is always political.

The Anglo-Iranian comic (below) has always drawn her material from aspects of her own history, particularly her family’s flight to England after her father Hadi, a satirist, fell foul of the ayatollah, and this heritage still informs some of her comedy. But for much of the time she’s moved from the past into her own present, drawing on her recent divorce and rejoining the dating scene. “In my 20s it was easy - you could just get drunk and fall on someone,” she laments. “In your late 30s that’s very much frowned upon. Especially at playgroup.” Perhaps it’s down to the frankness of the new material, but Khorsandi seems to have gained a new confidence on stage. Greater exposure on TV has brought her new audiences over the past year, but she seems more relaxed, chatting easily with the audience. Without leaving the past altogether, she’s emerged as a sharp and engaging observer of contemporary life.

The second half of the show featured John Richardson and from the off he had engaged the audience with his relaxed and personable style.

The question Richardson is asking is does perfection exist? Does striving for perfection enrich or mar our existence? He has a deeply held belief that every mistake is equal whether it be dropping a

a touching truth and openness to spoon or something much worse this performance that is incredibly – and the only way to rectify it is moving. On his search for the ideto get so angry and enraged that you never make the same mistake al world, Richardson has achieved perfection with this show. again. Yet all this ire is wrapped in this likable, grinning, innocent looking man. I don’t know if you have ever seen jovial fury but it is a thing to behold.The topics at the eye of Richardson’s hissy hurricane are really very mundane.

BT gets its moment in the storm, alongside the BNP, dating and tube strikes but every topic is approached from a distinct angle. It is not the usual woes that trouble Richardson, it is the minutia, the seemingly insignificant details that rile him and it makes for surprising, refreshing and unique comedy, who else has ever ranted about a big corporation trying to save them money?As he dissects his life, delving into the two sides of his personality – the cheery chappy he brings out in company and the darker side that hates the world because it is imperfect – we get a genuine glimpse of his inner workings and also a mirror held up to our own imperfections.

This all may sound like heavy stuff but the gleeful way in which Richardson vents his spleen and the absolute lunacy of the objects at the root of his despair keep the laughs flowing, and I mean tears down the cheeks, aching sides, roaring belly laughs.

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COPLEY’S COLUMN With the advent of two very important occasions in my life, namely the world cup and the Ryder Cup, I have endeavoured to stress the importance of sport to Caron, my girlfriend, as it will inevitably occupy much of my time in the coming months.

I have, however, not been helped in this regard by the match fixing allegations in snooker against former world champion John Higgins. Having explained that these are only allegations against Higgins, I was dealt a further body blow by revelations that two Essex cricketers have been arrested for spot fixing, whatever that may be. The cricketers in question are Pakistan leg spinner, Danish Kaneria and fast bowler Mervin Westfield. On top of that, the chairman of the football association, Lord Triesman, by a loose lipped indiscretion, has all but kissed goodbye any hopes we had of staging the 2018 world cup. His claim that Russia and Spain were planning to bribe referees in this year’s final is both preposterous and most certainly unwarranted. All this after the shaming of Tiger Woods makes my argument that sport is one of the most important things in life a little bit offside. However, like a knight on a white charger, Paul Collingwood and the rest of the England twenty 20 cricket team may have come to my rescue by winning the world cup at the expense of the old enemy

Australia. Well done lads and also a special mention to my cricket team, Yorkshire, although I live in Derbyshire, for a tremendous start to the season, with many of their batsmen in good nick.

Friday night took me, the girls, and Gary Sinclair to the Forest Showbar, Where I was honour bound to honour my pledge of fifty pounds to Help for Heroes.

What a fantastic night was had by all, with the vocal entertainment being provided by lovely pensioner, Margaret, Dave Henry, sadly now retired through illness, Jeff Daniels, Geoff Summers, B.J.White and of course the wonderful Gary Phillips, who all sang without a fee. Top of the bill was top local comic, Jimmy Carol, who was his usual quick witted funny self. I like Jimmy; both as a comic and a person, and I have to say he looked like a man smitten with his lovely girlfriend Juliette, who was absolutely delightful. A total of £1700 was raised on the night, of which £420 was kindly donated by Wadsley W.M.C. What a great effort from this fabulous pub, not forgetting the untiring work put in by pub regulars Norma and Val. There is a lot about the local entertainment circuit to be proud of.

When will there be an end to the volcanic ash problem? I am over fifty and can never remember it happening before so why now? I feel so sorry for the thousands of holidaymakers worried whether

the air space will be open when they travel, not least of all me, as I am off for a well earned rest in July.I t will be just my luck to be stranded abroad for an extra couple of weeks, yummy yummy.

The proposed investment in my beloved Owls has all but fallen through, doubtless as a result of relegation. American investment company, Club 9 Sports, are now proposing an initial payment of £1.6 million pounds in exchange for 40% stake in the club and majority control of the board. Furthermore they want to charge £420,000 per annum in management fees. This ridiculous proposal has quite rightly been turned down, and chairman, Lee Strafford has left so stand in Howard Wilkinson has the job of looking for alternative investment. Me thinks that a cap in hand contact with Denis Hobson Jnr. May well be the next step. Denis is a smashing lad, whose offer of help should have been accepted long ago, a situation that was pooh-poohed by then chairman Dave Allen, for what I suspect were personal reasons.

Tony Baines, ex-landlord of the Greyhound, Dronfield, and the Shepley Spitfire lost his life this week as a result of a tragic accident. Tony was one of life’s gentlemen, who will be sadly missed. My sincere condolences go out to Carol and family.

BBC Worldwide has announced a series of arena dates for the very first production of Doctor Who Live.

The new stage show, based upon the BBC’s smash-hit, awardwinning series Doctor Who, promises to deliver a spectacular audio/visual experience featuring live music, special effects and appearances from the show’s most popular monsters.

Taking in nine cities and 25 dates, Doctor Who Live will stop off at Sheffield Arena Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th October.

Tickets priced £38.50, £34.50 and £25.00 (may be subject to booking fee) go on sale at 9am on Friday 21st May. Developed in association with Doctor Who’s Executive Producer and show runner, Steven Moffat, Doctor Who Live promises the same excitement, adventure and suspense that viewers have come to expect from the TV programme and will feature specially filmed new video scenes.

Steven Moffat said: “This is everything I ever wanted since I was eleven. A live show, with all the coolest Doctor Who monsters, a proper story, and brand new screen material for Matt Smith’s Doctor! I’ll be writing scenes for it, and probably attending every single night!”

Opening in wartime London and concluding in an epic onstage battle, audiences should expect the unexpected as the The Doctor’s arch-enemies the Daleks are joined by some of the best-loved and most terrifying monsters from the TV series including the Cybermen, Weeping Angels, Judoon and Oods to name but a few.

With an out-of-this-world set, Doctor Who Live will feature special FX, optical

illusions and spectacular pyrotechnics building to an epic finale.

Specially edited video clips, drawn from the TV Programme will be shown on a massive screen and accompanied by the music of longtime Doctor Who composer Murray Gold. These iconic scores will be brought to life by a 16 piece orchestra live on stage.

Murray Gold said: “The live element always adds something extra, but these will also be brand new arrangements for a new band of very talented musicians. It’s very exciting.”

Doctor Who Live has been conceived as a fully immersive music and monsters spectacular.

Please note that actors from the TV series will not be appearing live on stage.

Tickets for the Sheffield shows, priced £38.50, £34.50 and £25.00 (may be subject to booking fee) go on sale at 9am on Friday 21st May. You can purchase your tickets in person at the Arena Box Office by phone on 0114 256 5656 or online at www.sheffieldarena.co.uk or www.arenaticketshop.co.uk

George Benson and Marti Pellow are set to take to the stage at Sheffield Arena on Sunday 30th May. Tickets priced £45 (subject to booking fee) are now on general sale.

The Legendary Grammy Award-winning George Bensonheralded as a jazz guitarist of unparalleled chops, a vocalist with great emotional range and sophistication has had a career spanning four decades.

Since the start of the millennium, he has shown no signs of slowing down and on this- his first UK tour in two years he will perform hits from his impressive back catalogue including: Give Me The Night, Lady Love Me (One More Time), Turn Your Love Around, and In Your Eyes, as well as Givin’ It Up (2006)- a duet recording with Al Jarreau that scored two Grammy Awards- and offerings from his latest album Songs and Stories (2009) - a collection of tunes penned by some of the most prolific songwriters of the last half-century, including James Taylor, Smokey Robinson and Bill Withers.

Marti Pellow- Wet Wet Wet lead- singer, Broadway star (Chicago, Chess)- holder of the record for the longest Number One in UK chart history and one of the four biggest selling songs of all time.

Marti Pellow will play the first-half and George Benson will play the second- making this an entertainment extravaganza!

Tickets for George Benson & Marti Pellow at Sheffield Arena on Sunday 30th May

are available online through our web site at www.sheffieldarena. co.uk, through the ticket hotline on 0114 256 56 56 or in person at the Sheffield Arena Box Office.

MARTI PELLOW & GEORGE BENSON COMPETITION The lovely people at the Arena have given us pair of tickets to give away to this fantastic event.

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Weekly Wit

LEGLESS! An Irishman’s been drinking at a pub all night. The bartender finally says that the bar is closing. So the Irishman stands up to leave and falls flat on his face. He tries to stand one more time, same result. He figures he’ll crawl outside and get some fresh air and maybe that will sober him up.

Once outside he stands up and falls flat on his face. So he decides to crawl the 4 miles home and when he arrives at the door he stands up and falls flat on his face.

He crawls through the door into his bedroom.

When he reaches his bed he tries one more time to stand up. This time he manages to pull himself upright but he quickly falls right into bed and is sound asleep as soon as his head hits the pillow.

He awakens the next morning to his wife standing over him shouting at him. “So, you’ve been out drinking again!!”

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HOME OWNERS AGED 50+ Protect your home from future Care Home Fees Does this sound familiar? “We have made our Wills leaving everything to each other then to the children”. These are known as ‘Mirror Wills’.

Sounds reassuring doesn’t it! But your children could in fact end up with very little or nothing at all. The main reason for this is your surviving spouse requiring residential care when you are no longer here to look after them. Although the possibility of care may seem a long way off, there are steps you should take now to protect your home.

Care Costs - If your surviving spouse has to go into care, they will have to use all their assets to pay for their care until they down to their last £14,000. It is therefore not a good idea to leave your half share of the home in your will to your surviving partner. The answer is to make new Property Trust Wills. You may be unaware that legislation is already in place for you to take advantage of these types of Wills.

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LIVE REVIEW - LA ROUX venue: O2 Academy date: Mon 3rd May Hypnotising the audience from the word go, La Roux injected electronic euphoria into the hearts of everyone who attended the Gold Tour Deluxe Gig at Sheffield’s O2 Academy on 3rd May. Opening with Tiger Lily, arguably the most underestimated track off her chart topping début album, La Roux perfectly demonstrated why she is regarded as one of the UK’s finest pop acts.

Her vocals were surprisingly good; to say she is all about the performance would be ignoring the fact that she really does have a first class voice. However, the adrenaline fuelled strobe lighting and dry ice clouds made it perfectly clear that La Roux wanted her audience to not only listen to her music, but to feel it aswell.

This, she pulled off with simple clarity.

Although she looked like a female Elvis Presley performing on Top Of The Pops

LIVE REVIEW - WESTLIFE venue: Sheffield Arena date: Sun 9th May

After a two-year break from the road Westlife returned to Sheffield for the opening week of their latest national tour - Where We Are. The boys were definitely back in town and reminded us of that by slotting into the show their own rendition of the classic Thin Lizzy anthem where in parts Kian rocked out on electric guitar.

To get the atmosphere flowing the boys set about performing well know tracks such as popular covers Home, Mandy and also Up town Girl.

What set this night apart from most was when the band erupted into more current up tempo music, performing hits such as I’ve got a feeling by The Black eyed Peas, Halo by Beyonce and also Sex If On Fire by Kings of Leon. The boys treated us to a little acappella medley of My Love and also I’m Never Gonna Say Goodbye all of which got the crowd on their feet and dancing.

On stage Westlife paid tribute to two of the bands late fathers who passed away last year with the song Shadows from their new album.

The show came to an end with a massive explosion of pyrotechnic fireworks and confetti which rained down and covered the crowd - an amazing end to an amazing night.

in the early 1990’s, La Roux somehow made this look unusually cool; she really did rock the whole ‘gold jacket, black slacks’ look, something only an electro die-hard could pull off. Along with this, her ‘I-don’t-care-what-people-thinkabout-me’ stage presence keyed up the atmosphere; especially when the opening bars of I’m Not Your Toy were played, sending the audience into a spontaneous frenzy of erratic dance moves.

Abandoning the regular scenario where the artist will perform tracks solely of their current album, La Roux surprised the crowd by whipping out an acoustic guitar to play her ‘favourite Rolling Stones song’ Under My Thumb. The contrast between the soft guitar riffs as oppose to the previous heavy electronic beats worked magically, portraying the stars less edgy, more vulnerable side.

Having felt like we were being hypnotised by a red haired snake charmer, La Roux suddenly plunged us all back into reality however, when Colourless Colour was blared out onto the audience. After a

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speedy outfit change, into an even more bizarre military jacket, the crowd was once again busting some serious shapes to the chart topping tunes.

Saving her most famous two songs to the latter part of the show, In For The Kill and Bullet Proof, La Roux sure knew how to build up an electric climax. Although signs of physical fatigue were starting to appear, her performance was carried through by the sheer excitement of the crowd, who, it appeared, were word perfect on both cracking tunes...impressive.

However, it would be fair to question the choice of La Roux’s last song, Fascination, which although has catchy ‘Human League’ elements, isn’t one of her best.

Having said this, the performance was so good, so polished; we were more than willing to forgive her for this.

La Roux is unquestionably one of Britain’s finest live acts and with such a mind-blowing stage performance, its more than clear to see why.

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The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster Originally formed in 1999, the band comprised Guy McKnight (vocals), Andy Huxley (lead guitarist), Marc R. Norris (rhythm guitarist), Symren ‘Sym’ Gharial (bassist), and Tom Diamantopoulo (drummer), until May 2005, in which Andy Huxley “decided to leave due to a decrease in musical similarities” to form the death-jazz band Vile Imbeciles and was replaced by Rich Fownes from With Scissors.

In their first few years as a band, they were known for their large black car with red and orange flames on each side. According to Guy McKnight on MTV Two’s Gonzo the car has now gone. The band are renowned for their intense live shows, where McKnight regularly leaves the stage during numbers to mingle with the crowd. They have released two full-length albums, Hörse

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The time is almost upon us for The South African World Cup and I for one can hardly wait. I’d be even more excited if Becks wasn’t injured though, it won’t quite be the same without him.

But hopefully we can go further than the Quarter Finals this time.

Football songs are usually extremely dodgy, there have only ever been a couple of decent ones…..….EVER! So to bring a quality album out isn’t going to be easy, is it? Well firstly, this album was first released in 2006 so its already done the rounds. Plus what you have on here isn’t quite what you’d expect. You see, I thought it’d be just the songs written especially for football occasions. But it is much more than that, its got all the songs you’re likely to hear on the terraces of most football matches, not just the ones you’d hear at England football matches.

Album opener Queen’s ‘We Are The Champions’ is a case in point, you wont have heard this sung at many England World Cup campaigns. The same goes with Tina Turner’s ‘The Best’. Bell & Spurling’s ‘ Sven Sven Sven’ is one that

you won’t hear anymore at any English football match unless he gets a new job over here. I’m hoping he doesn’t, just for the simple fact that thankfully I won’t have to endure this awful tune ever again (cd player now programmed to skip at track 18).

I mentioned earlier that there are a couple of decent football songs and obviously (thankfully) they’re both on here. ‘3 Lions’ and the best of them all New Order’s ‘World In Motion’. One hiccup is that the latter has had a 2010 makeover and now feature Dizzee Rascal……………..I know, I know, total sacrilege or what??

But with the songs ‘Eat My Goal’, ‘Jumparound’ and a rendition of ‘(Is This The Way to) The World Cup’ by Tony Christie you can almost forgive the makers of this cd…………….almost. The thing is when football and music collide you’re going to have casualties and Neil Morrisey & England’s Pride’s ‘England’s On The Way (The Lion Sleeps Tonight)’ is certainly one of them. If you can make it past this classic (!) then you’ll be rewarded with a bit of patriotism with ‘Jerusalem’ ‘The Dambuster’s March’ and finally ‘Land Of Hope And Glory’. A fantastic end to an album full of ups and downs, which sums watching England play football up very perfectly.

artist: Dizzee Rascal album: Dirty Disco release date: 24th May

artist: Alicia Keys album: Try Sleeping with... release date: 24th May

And talking of the cheeky rapper……………..here is his new (football free) single. As the title suggests, it is a nod towards the ‘70’s disco era.

Musically its pretty cool, very retro (obviously) the backing vocals are fabulous.

Dizzee’s rap is ok, nothing groundbreaking but apt for a track such as this. It’s very commercial but not in any naff way and if a rap can get you on your feet then this one certainly will. I actually don’t mind this tune at all.

Quality oozes from every pore of Alicia.

From the quality of her songs, to the classiness of her performances.

This new single is no exception. I wasn’t sure whether to review this and then I checked it out and I am so happy I did.

It’s not what you’d expect. It’s extremely subtle in its delivery. The term ‘less is more’ is so apt. This is brilliantly simple, its basic drum machine and vocal endear it to you and has a big effect on the listener. This is brilliant, please check it out.

Of the Dög in 2002 and The Royal Society in October 2004 and the band have also released seven singles on various different formats, each release has had several b-sides included and so the band have a large amount of songs that cannot be found on their albums. The song “Mister Mental” was featured on the film, Shaun of the Dead, the movie also contained posters and other references to the band. In 2003 Guy McKnight, Tom Diamantopoulo and former member Andy Huxley all became Buddhists after giving up drugs. In an interview, former member Andy Huxley was questioned about his reasons for giving up drugs he said “Because it’s irresponsible, and you can’t get anything done, and it stifles your creativity, and there’s no benefit in it really, apart from its like going on vacation constantly,

I can’t write any songs when I’m on drugs, I need to be sober”. The bands third studio album, Blood And Fire, will feature heavily in the live shows and you can catch them in Sheffield with a gig at the Corp on the 22nd.

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by Deborah Turner-Broadhead Aries 20 March - 20 April Lots of fresh new energy is at your disposal this week as last Friday’s new moon gave you a new outlook and the determination to achieve great things. Uranus is also entering your sign and so anything is possible! Push forward fearlessly into new ground, and remember Aries, success comes from careful planning.

Angel Message - Don’t stop believing! If you can dream it, you can achieve it!

Taurus 21 April - 20 May Taurus, this week is very unpredictable as fate throws all sorts of situations your way. You will think fast and act even faster. Try not to feel burdened by the situation and instead concentrate on moving forward - make steady progress to achieve great results. Close relationships also need monitoring as an increased workload could cause an emotional situation to erupt. Remember these situations can be resolved.

Angel Message - Trust your inner compass and you will arrive where you need to be.

Gemini 21 May - 20 June Like a thundering chariot your life seems to be moving too fast, even for you. It really does seem like a case of ‘stop the world I want to get off!’

You must decide what it is that you do want as the mixed signals you send are causing you to get swept along in other peoples wishes. Financially start planning for your future and this involves seeking an adviser.

Angel message - Peace comes from knowing when to say no.

Cancer 21 June - 21 July Any decisions you have to make this week are difficult, especially if you feel undervalued and unsupported. Remember to have boundaries. Communicate your wishes clearly to avoid any awkward situations and to ensure that neither you or others get hurt. It really should be your time to shine so put your fears behind you and act with courage and conviction.

Angel Message - Nature holds the key to your sanctuary and healing. Spend time outdoors especially near water.

Leo 22 July - 22 August Wow, do try to stay focussed Leo as a major breakthrough is imminent. This really is a week of high activity and high impact. However, you must stay disciplined in order to achieve your goals. Romantically it is your time to be wined and dined as food and earthly indulgences make you feel truly blessed. Remember life is for living and in true Leo fashion you will live this life to the full.

Angel Message - Respect other peoples’ energies and emotions so they may respect yours.

Virgo 22 August - 21 September Positivity is the key word this week as a positive outlook will make a huge difference to your dreams and aspirations. It really is time to get that stagnant energy moving once again as you will find that those huge mountains you were trying to climb will dissolve into tiny molehills. Conquer your fears and commit to yourself as your dreams are limitless.

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Libra 20 September - 21 October Your dreams are there waiting so show your commitment. Please don’t let life get in the way and compromise your reward. The sun and Venus change signs on Friday which inaugurates action. For you this means working in a different way. Emotionally, try to be tolerant of self opinionated people. Do their opinions really matter to you anyway?

Angel Message - You need nurturing and patience just like your dreams.

Scorpio 22 October - 21 November What are your strengths and what are your weaknesses? This week will surely prove to be a revelation and a much needed life lesson as you find out that your weakness, once overcome, can become your greatest strength. You will have an increased awareness of what you need to do and say in order to proceed further with your goals. However, any tension in close relationships needs to be resolved or you may find yourself preoccupied with all kinds of emotional drama.

Angel Message -Focus only on your main priorities to achieve clarity.

Sagittarius 21 November - 21 December Emotions run high this week as you find yourself sailing in choppy waters. The key here is to endure these feelings of disorientation as a safe harbour is closer than you think. Many of the situations that you are now facing are not for you to try and control and you may well feel exhausted like you are swimming up stream. You must learn to release your fears and go with the flow. Just see where fate takes you!

Angel Message - Heeling is needed so that you can achieve your dreams.

Capricorn 21 December - 20 January Balance is needed this week as many commitments and obligations leave you feeling dishevelled. Watch out for any indulgent behaviour as it could leave you with a heavy financial burden. Your rewards will come to you if you work hard and lay the foundations well. Of course this will require patience!

Angel Message - Release all your worries and tensions to be free.

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February What are you waiting for Aquarius? It is time to kick up those heels and have fun. You are a social butterfly so don’t be around anyone who will undermine your confidence or try to manipulate your situation to benefit their own. You are going to meet someone soon who will give you an unusual offer.

Please consider it even if it does mean a change to your old routine.

Angel Message - Trust your intuition to transform your dreams into your reality.

Pisces 19 February - 20 March Please try not to rush into anything this week even if opportunities present themselves, as a life review is in order. This means a change in your strategy. You must try to make decisions with your head not your heart as repeating patterns from the past could cause future disappointments and anxiety. This may seem challenging but it will be worth it in the long run.

Angel Message - Resolve to change or heal anything in your life that is unbalanced.

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The night is headlined by The Violet May. Acorn Brewery of Barnsley will be supplying the cask ale over the weekend with a selection of ciders from Westons of Taunton.

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John’s story

Interesting story this week, I was having a couple of new tyres fitted when a man came over and asked whether I was the columnist for The Mercury newspaper. He introduced himself as John and explained that he was just starting out in the business.

He was currently performing at nursing homes but he had got a wide variety of material and was hoping to move into pubs and clubs. John continued to tell me that he was struggling with how to link the songs in his act and was in a local pub observing how other performers did this, when he saw an agent. He approached the agent with his concerns. The agent responded by taking John’s card but said nothing. He made no attempt to answer John’s enquiry.

As you can imagine. John was

CAMRA CLUB OF THE YEAR Clubs from Cheshire, East London and Surrey make top four!

An historic hidden gem situated in a converted railway station room has today been crowned as the best Club in Britain by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Previously a joint CAMRA National Club of the Year winner in 2000, the Rushden Historical Transport Society’s Social Club has taken the title outright in 2010 after a panel of judges were impressed by the Club’s outstanding commitment to quality real ale. The Club is a regular in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide, with a choice of up to 7 real ales on at all times.

Back in 1986, the Society transformed a disused Ladies Waiting Room into a Victorian-themed real ale bar. Having obtained Charitable Status only two years earlier, the Club was opened to raise funds for the renovation of the old Midland Railway Station of 1894 in which it is housed.

The Club soon built up a reputation for the quality and choice of its beer range and in the present day remains a haven for real ale

EVENT REVIEW Sincere Support’s Black & Gold Ball - Sheffield Park Hotel

by David Hayes

Bourne out of personal tragedy and a traumatic period in her life. Bev Lister was determined to set up a charitable foundation which could offer financial and supportive help to parents who were so sadly experiencing the same hardships that Bev had endured, trying to cope and care for her terminally ill son.

The show on Saturday, all be it a fund raiser, was also by way of a celebration and thank you to all the hard work supporters of this charity undertake during their busy year.

Following the champagne reception where guests were entertained by the fabulous keyboard skills of Lewis Nitikman (piano player and fellow song writer with John Reilly). The call to dinner was at 7.45 where again guests were entertained by The June Fletcher Academy.

Compere Mr. Gary Phillips introduced us all to the night in his

shocked at the agent’s lack of manners and asked me whether this was common behaviour amongst agents. I explained that it was not. Agents should help and advice people and to put doubt into the mind of someone who is just starting out in the business is certainly not acceptable, not to mention bad business practice.

However, there are many good agents out there (like Cee Bee Variety Agency who were featured in the column a couple of weeks ago). If you are the agent concerned then I hope you feel extremely ashamed, and John, if you’re reading, keep performing and phone a reputable agent who will give you the advice that you need. If you have had a similar experience or would like advice on starting out in the entertainment world then drop me a line at The Mercury or email me at paulwalker@mercurynewspaper. co.uk

Out and about Remember last week when I talked about certain acts pulling in crowds, well, this week I witnessed a prime example. I called in at Wickersley Club where the tremendous Alexander’s Palace were performing (An act that I never get tired of seeing).

The place was packed and it was a struggle to get to the bar but if you like rock music then it was certainly the place to be. Rock music doesn’t get much better than this band - five men playing live and delivering an extremely well rehearsed and polished show.

They performed a range of songs from Journey to a ‘rocked up’ rendition of Westlife, with a fantastic response from the crowd.

Talking to Alex and Dave (members of the band) after the show they both agreed that they had noticed a change in Club Land.

They said that although they were still managing to pull in the crowds Club Land was definitely

year’s National finalists reinforces the fact there are still plenty of fantastic clubs in the UK where people can drink quality beer.

The future viability of some clubs around the UK remains a concern for CAMRA’s Clubs Committee, but today it’s all about praising the success of the overall champion.

‘Rushden Historical Transport Society is revered for its quality in all areas, and is a worthy winner of this National accolade. Bearing in mind the station itself was once threatened with demolition, it’s great to see the Club has gone from strength to strength, as its historic decor and great commitment to quality real ale make it a truly unique place to try Britain’s national drink!’

Julian Tubbs, CAMRA’s Regional Director for the East Midlands, concluded by reiterating the importance of the Club to the local community. He said: - Appleton Thorn Village Hall, ‘The Club is a real attraction for Appleton Thorn, Cheshire both the discerning beer drinker - Leyton Orient Supporters Club, Leyton, Greater London and beer novice alike, but despite - United Services Club, Egham, its special appeal to railway enthusiasts, it’s a valued community Surrey outlet, where people of all ages

John Holland, Chair of CAMRA’s and backgrounds can meet for a drink. The Club truly deserves the Clubs Committee, spoke of title as Best Club in Britain, and the high standard of this year’s I hope its success brings further entrants. He said: publicity to this historic site.’

‘The faultless standard of this drinkers across the UK. Ruth Pendlington, Secretary of the Club’s Bar Committee, on hearing the results of the National competition, said: ‘We are delighted and honoured to receive this award. We know how tough the competition is out there, so to win this outright is a huge accolade. We would like to thank our Beer Manager Simon Bishop, our bar staff and the unpaid volunteers who help behind the bar and in the cellar, without whom the bar could not operate.’

In order to find the National Club of the Year for 2010, submissions were put forward by CAMRA’s 200-plus local branches across the UK, with the criteria based around the club’s commitment to real ale. This year, after some strong competition, the Rushden Historical Transport Society beat three other National finalists, which were-

unique and personally charming way. There seems no end to this man’s talent - no wonder he has so rightly won the accolade of Mr. All Round Entertainer.

With dinner served and all feeling suitably stuffed, Gary took to the floor with a few songs again ably backed by The June Fletcher dances.

A quick game of Heads and Tails as part of the fund raising efforts followed by a heart rendering and very moving video and talk by Jane Knight one of the parents Sincere Support had helped. This really put into perspective the desperate need for Sincere Support.

9.45pm and the stage was clear for the man who everyone is talking about at the moment Paul Pashley. First time I have had the pleasure of seeing this man in action and no wonder he is tipped to be a huge star very soon. Take That’s Gary Barlow along with Bryan Adams are already writing songs for him and a new EP is due out soon. The short space allocated to this review could in no way do this man justice, suffice to say a fabulous talent and one I urge everyone to see.

Next to the stage Sheffield’s finest The Acoustic Angels fronted by John Reilly. When you get to such a high calibre of musicianship and vocal ability as these guys posess you know that you’re in for a musical treat. The band cover all styles and genres in music. Fabulous to sing and dance along to.

Dave Baldwin of Baldwin’s Omega simply described them as “The Greatest Party Band you could ever book” and you could not argue to the contrary they are fabulous.

The Acoustic clan entertained us into the wee hours before finally finishing at 12.45am.

Following a quick auction and raffle we were again treated to another set by Paul Pashley.

My dancing legs finally gave way at 2.15 and with thanks to all for a superb night I finally made my way home.

In this day and age of big business charities it is extremely heart warming to have supported a charity that stays true to its principles and the reasons for its foundation. Well done Bev and all who support such a wonderful charity.

not as busy as it use to be.

I had a very different club experience on Sunday night. I called into Greasborough Club to the see singer Robin Gooda (an old friend of mine) perform to a crowd of 30 people. Now I know how demoralising it can be playing to a small crowd but Robin took it in his stride and like a true pro put everything into entertaining his audience. Now comes some constructive criticism, Robin is a fantastic multi instrumentalist, so why did he spend more time telling jokes than singing or playing?

I know we all tell a few stories inbetween songs but personally I think Robin may have over done it. However, the crowd did seem to enjoy it. Robin finished with a great version of James Blunt’s ‘You’re Beautiful’.

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CHARITY REVERSE BUNGEE APPEAL Bonmarche staff at Crystal Peaks are all supporting their Assistant Manager Pauline who will doing the Reverse Bungee challenge on 6th June at 1.30pm at the Earl Marshall on East Bank Road.

Pauline is hoping to raise as much as possible in donations/sponsorship for the Renal Unit at Jimmy’s Hospital in Leeds.

Anyone wishing to donate any money to this worthy cause please call into Bonmarche at Crystal Peaks and see Pauline.

Mercury Awards Voting Boxes After the success of a similar system a couple of years ago we have decided yet again to place voting boxing in many of the region’s clubs, so you can cast your vote for this year’s Mercury Clubland Awards from your local venue.

Voting boxes for the awards are now available at: Wadsley Bridge WMC Colley WMC Southey Social Club Sheffield Lane Top WMC Bellhouse Road WMC Crookes WMC Manor Social Club Arundel Club Any other club or pub who would like a voting box should contact the Mercury on 0114 2763633 The votes are already flowing in – make sure your favourite gets your vote!

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EVENT REVIEW VIVA LA FRANCE NIGHT COPTHORNE HOTEL - BRAMALL LANE

by David Hayes

The 4 Star Copthorne Hotel is another of Sheffield’s great and good in the ever emerging hotel restaurant world. The recently opened modern hotel adjacent to the SUFC stadium has given birth to The 18FIFTY5 Restaurant, an up market contemporary bistro, which is airy and spacious. It seems equally suited to couples or groups, as it’s lively without being overbearing.

There’s a comfortable lounge bar area for the inevitable wait that comes with a Saturday evening table booking and it was so full of bright young things that it was hard to believe we were still in good old Sheffield... a more upbeat Manchester sprang to mind.

We were cordially welcomed by the staff with the personal attention of the management eagerly visiting each table to assure us of the fabulous night ahead.

Our wait for a table was brief and we were pleased to see that the suitably themed French menu offered a delightful choice, further complemented by a fairly substantial wine menu, ranging from the very reasonable for the average diner, to excellent but upmarket (with a price to match) for the connoisseur!

Within minutes of being seated our starter of a classic Salade Nicoise comprising cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, eggs and seared tuna laid out on a bed of green beans was before us. Delightfully presented and fresh tasting.

The French themed entertainment started in earnest featuring three hugely talented singers presenting a musical show from the classical to the modern, but importantly all with a French style.

With the wine now flowing and our starters eagerly enjoyed the main course of Coq au vin was presented.

The chicken was plentiful and moist although thankfully not overly soaked in the red wine sauce.

The first half of the musical show concluded to lively applause, and the waitresses served a very refreshing but incredibly strong Champagne sorbet. Judging by the sudden quietness of my guests as they tucked it away I

Dear Sir, In your Talkback column (Issue 847) you stated that “nowhere in any party’s manifsto is there any reference to the problems suffered by the pubs and clubs over the past few years”.

In fact, the manifesto of the 4th largest party (by votes cast), the UK Independence Party contains the following : “Pubs & Smoking UKIP realises that the local pub is a unique part of British community life, but it is under serious threat from supermarket price undercutting, brewery company indifference and the smoking ban. UKIP supports designated smoking rooms in pubs, clubs and public buildings.”

UKIP has also published a more detailed Policy Statement entitled “Pubs and Smoking”. This can be read and downloaded from that party’s website www.ukip.org/ content/ukip-policies/1531-pubsand-smoking Please tell your readers that it is only the three largest (oldest) parties that are ignoring this issue.

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guess all enjoyed it as much as me.

After a brief interlude to allow for the very funny and clever table magician to present a ten minute show the 2nd half of the musical cabaret started in time to greet the desert of Caramelized apple tart which my partner assured me was delicious. I however, ever mindful of my ever expanding waistline, opted for the cheese and biscuits offer, which would have been better described as a cheese platter, as there was easily enough cheese and biscuits for two or three people.

There was a nice selection of cheeses which complimented the second bottle of red wine.

The music continued to delight with a superb presentation of songs from Les Miserables and Phantom of The Opera, building up to the Abba crescendo (which although not French certainly got all and sundry dancing and singing along).

With fresh coffees, teas and some divine chocolate truffles to finish the meal off I can safely say we all had a lovely evening and one I would recommend to all.

I shall certainly watch out for the further forthcoming themed events nights at the Copthorne, including an Independence Day Jazz Night on the 3rd. July and a Beat Music night on the 18th September - both presented with a 4 course meal and both at fantastic value for only £19.95 a head.

Also I can highly recommended the 18FIFTY5 Sunday 2 course carvery lunch, at a very reasonable £9.95 for adults and £5.95 for children.

MAGIC AM WEEKLY COLUMN

by Trevor Thomas

Tired ‘owd face!

Just this week, we’ve been chatting about local dialect on the show. Mary, a listener from Hyde Park, Sheffield has sent in, “Sheffieldish - A Beginners Phrase Book”.

How many of these do you know the meaning of, or perhaps use on a regular basis? Silin’ dahn - Raining heavily Wittlin - Worrying Rooerin - Crying Sue in Barnsley also called in remembering “It in’t-in-tin”, which of course means “it isn’t in the tin!”.

We’ve also been giving tickets away for the big 60s night at Wadsley Bridge Working Mens Club on Friday. It features the Bootleg 60s, Beatles For Sale and a top Beach Boys tribute show along with comedian Jimmy Carol. There’s also a prize for the best 60s fancy dress and your first drink is free if you’re a Magic VIP as well. Have you got your tickets yet? For full details just have a look at our website - www.magicam.co.uk.

Coming up on the breakfast show with me in the days ahead, I’ll be talking to singing superstar Katie Melua, who joins me ahead of her tour which visits Sheffield in December, and all next week we have a fantastic treat to give away for you and your partner right here on our doorsteps.

The Sheffield Hilton will treat you to a full Feel Good Friday dinner for two, bed and breakfast.

Just listen for the popular “feel good” tunes we’ll be telling you about (there’s one each day Monday to Friday which will be played out at some point either in the morning or afternoon), note them down, call in with all five at the end of the week and you could be a winner.

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Traditional Home Cooked Food • Food Served 7 Days a Week • Sunday Roasts • Fine Selection of Traditional Ales

QUIZ NIGHTS ON A MONDAY & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY THURSDAY

with Beer Garden & Ample Parking

Telephone 0114 2377851

Friday 21st May

Lisa & Chris Welcome you to the

Tuesday 25th May

The White Swan 57 Greenhill Road - S8 7RB

The Market Place - Chapeltown

Friday 21st May

SAM & DAVE

Peter Welcomes you to

Tel: 0114 246 2570 - Fax: 0114 257 7305

NOON

15 WESTWOOD ROAD, HIGH GREEN 0114 284 8239

MALE VOCALIST

Malcolm and Jean Welcome You to...

Sunday 23rd May

HIGH GREEN WMC

STEVE RICHARDS

RING FOR DETAILS TEL: 01246 433876

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY

BUS ROUTES TOO AND FROM THE CLUB ARE Nos 17, 47, 48, 75, 76 & 265 from Barnsley

Sunday 23rd May

Thurs 27th May

BINGO DOWNSTAIRS IN LOUNGE

EVERY SATURDAY IN THE LOUNGE HERO KARAOKE

PAST MASTERS

Thurs 20th May

Bowling Section Evening (In the Lounge)

5th AVENUE

JIMMY ECHO Tuesday 25th May

in the Lounge

Dancing

HEREʼS JOHNNY

JOHN GILLAM

Sunday 23rd May

Tombola (with Jackpot House Every Night Except Thursdays MONDAYS Thursday Saturday Keep-Fit Music Nights Ballroom & Sequence 22nd May

NOAH’S ARK

Live Entertainment - 3 Nights a Week Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nights

Friday 21st May

JON ALEX - ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE Saturday 22nd May

MARIE WELLS Monday - Quiz Night Tuesday - Buskers Night Thursday Curry Night & Pint £4.95

COLLEY WMC 2 Margetson Road, Parson Cross, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 232 1529

The Best Weekend in Town Friday 21st May

JO MANSFIELD & PAUL STEWART Saturday 22nd May

NIGHT TO REMEMBER Sunday 23rd May

BEARDSMITH Every Tuesday - from 8:30pm

LADIES DANCE NIGHT PLUS WIN A GALLON OF BEER

QUIZ NIGHT

PLUS 3 TOMBOLA FLYERS

Wednesday 26th May

SCOTT DAVIES Friday 28th May

RED ROCKS

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REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS

BELLHOUSE ROAD WMC

470 Bellhouse Road - Shiregreen - 0114 245 6153

Friday 21st May

CROSSFIRE Saturday 22nd May

PRIVATE LET Sunday 23rd May

TIGER FEET Friday 28th May

BROWN BOTTLE BAND www.bellhousewmc.co.uk LINE DANCING WITH TUITION EVERY WEDNESDAY at 8pm Also Every Sunday Tombola Spectacular 3 Flyers GUARANTEED £100 PAYOUT per game

WOODSEATS WMC

WALKLEY WMC CARLTON 287 Providence Road Walkley - Sheffield Tel: 0114 234 5020

SOCIAL CLUB

Friday 21st May

Saturday 22nd May

SONYX G-STAR Saturday 22nd May

Sunday 23rd May

DENE MICHAEL plus Fun Quiz WIN 10 PINTS!!!

FREE FUNCTION ROOM

FOR HIRE

RING FOR AVAILABLE DATES No. 95 Bus Stop 50 Yds Away

MANOR ESTATE SOCIAL CLUB

City Road, Sheffield Tel: 0114 239 8156 Friday 21st May

UNTOUCHED Saturday 22nd May

SHAKIR SYMMETRY FIXATION Sunday 23rd May

Tuesday 25th May

Friday 28th May

Friday 21st May

juliet james brothers in soul Saturday 22nd May Sunday 23rd May

WORZEL

JAMMING SESSION EVERY SUNDAY

3pm Start - ALL WELCOME Every Monday - 8pm

Line Dancing with the Arizona Shufflers Every Thursday 12-3pm

Dancing with the Steel City Dancers Monday

LOUNGE BINGO WITH JACKPOTS FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE 7 DAYS A WEEK CONTACT THE CLUB FOR DETAILS

Jack-In-A-Box

117 Silkstone Road - Frecheville S12 4RP Tel: 07721 052574

Tuesdays - GAMES LEAGUE Wednesdays - QUIZ & BINGO Thursdays - POOL LEAGUE Friday 28th May

STARDUST Friday 25th June

STARDIZ Sundays

KARAOKE WITH LOUISE + PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT FOR THAT EXTRA SPECIAL PARTY CONTACT US

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Sunday 23rd May

STEVE ROSSI

TUESDAY NIGHT IN THE CONCERT ROOM BINGO, QUIZES, DOMINOES AND CHIP BUTTY NIGHT FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE CONCERT ROOM IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Andrea & Paul Welcome You To

FORTY FOOT Wordsworth Avenue - S5 8ND

Telephone: 07961 795817 Sunday 23rd May

RACHEL RAYNOR DEANO HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY MONDAY - THURSDAY Friday & Saturday 12-6pm Sunday 12-8pm

EXCLUDING MATCH DAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS

Wednesdays - Free Pool

SING-A-LONG IN THE LOUNGE EVERY THURSDAY WITH LIVE ORGANIST

Fridays Disco & Karaoke

MANOR ESTATE

Woodhouse Westend WMC

City Road, Sheffield Tel: 0114 239 8156

Monday 31st May - CARNIVAL DAY Car Boot Sale 9am - 12:30pm Cars £5 Each (Book Early) Followed By Ray May’s Family Karaoke Disco 12:30pm - 3:30pm Bingo Will Be Played • Everyone Welcome

The

Harlequin

A Real Ale Pub with a passion for good music

Friday 21st May

151 Sheffield Road Sheffield Tel: 0114 2693 057 Friday 21st May

509 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4HL Tel: 07971253575

THE PUB ON THE BRIDGE WEEKEND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

THE BLUES & ROCK PUB

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

We will be regularly hosting Rock & Blues Nights, Open Mike Sessions and opportunities for bands of all experiences to play at the pub.

If you or your band would like the chance to play, or if you just want to join in the fun, phone Mark on 07971253575.

If you are interested in joining our pool or darts teams please get in touch.

DOGS & BIKERS WELCOME IF ON LEADS!!

Private parties catered for Large car park & covered beer garden

OPEN UNTIL 1AM ON FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS OPEN UNTIL 11PM ON SUNDAYS

See Mark on FACEBOOK The Bridge Inn, London Road There’s a warm welcome from Rachel at 452 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FR

TEL: 0114 255 0200

PAUL LAINE

MEALS SERVED UP TO 9pm

Saturday 22nd May

THE BAZOOKA

MARK SEYMOUR Tuesday 25th May WOODHOUSE & DISTRICT GAMES LEAGUE Presentation Night Entertainment from -

SHARP EXPERIENCE BINGO - RAFFLE & BUFFET

ROADHOUSE 59

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FRIDAY 21st May

EVERY SUNDAY

BINGO - 3pm START MONDAYS - Wii Night EVERY WEDNESDAY

UN-SIGNED BAND NIGHT THURSDAYS

GLEN’s GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ Beer and Cash Prizes

Saturday 22nd May

FRIDAYS BIG ROCK NIGHT LAST SATURDAY IN THE MONTH TOP ROCK NIGHT

RESERVOIR ROCKS Thursday 27th May

NEW ORLEANS STROLLERS FOLK MUSIC EVERY TUESDAY THEMED QUIZ EVERY WEDNESDAY

108 Nursery Street, Sheffield S3 8GG Tel: 0114 275 8195 http://theharlequinpub.wordpress.com twitter.com/harlequinpub

THE BRIDGE INN

Sunday 30th May

DEEZIRE SOCIAL CLUB

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

MARK WELCOMES YOU TO

BIG SCREEN FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND!

TIGER FEET

BELLHOUSE ROAD WMC SUNDAY 23rd MAY

MANCHESTER CITY VS MANCHESTER UTD WIGAN ATHLETIC VS ARSENAL PORTSMOUTH VS ARSENAL Large Beer Garden, 2 Large Screens, All Big Football & Rugby Games Shown

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REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS WADSLEY BRIDGE WMC Halifax Road - Sheffield 6 - 0114 2311 130

Friday 21st May

60’s SHOW Saturday 22nd May

LORRAINE CROSBY IN CONCERT Sunday 23rd May

LISA VANDELLA BAND

COLLEY WMC 2 Margetson Road, Parson Cross, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 232 1529

EVERY TUESDAY - A FANTASTIC EVENING

LADIES DANCE NIGHT from 8:30pm + QUIZ NIGHT Winner receives a Gallon of Beer + THREE TOMBOLA FLYERS

Members & Affiliated Friends Most Welcome

Monday Nights

Come & Join the Fun

Win a Gallon + Other Prizes

ECCLESFIELD WMC

Bingo Quiz (8:45pm) wadsleybridge@hotmail.co.uk www.wadsleybridgewmc.co.uk

G-STAR LIVE Saturday 22nd May

DERREN BOULTON & IMPULSE Sunday 23rd May

ONE MISSION Tuesday 25th May CARL COOPER Thursday 27th May

ARTIST & AGENT AUDITION NIGHT

FEATURING 8 ACTS MONDAY AFTERNOONS

Sequence & Modern Dancing

Saturday 22nd May

THURSDAYS

Sunday 23rd May

DESIGNER WADSLEY BRIDGE WMC SATURDAY 22nd MAY

45 Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield S5 6HU Fully Air-Conditioned Concert Room & Lounge Friday 21st May

Church Street, Ecclesfield EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT with Lisa - Prizes for Everyone

TOP LIVE ACT

LORRAINE CROSBY

SHEFFIELD LANE WMC

ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE 250 COVERS MON - FRI

Available for Parties, Function, etc BOOK NOW - Children Welcome

134 MAIN ROAD - DARNALL - SHEFFIELD TEL: 0114 244 2134

WEDNESDAYS from 8pm Start All are welcome in the Concert Room

Sequence & Modern Dancing

POKER NIGHT 7pm Registration - 7:30pm Start

The Royal Hotel 2 Station Road, Eckington S21 4FX NOW OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!!!

Chris and the team welcome customers Old and New

FRIDAY 21st May

TIM & JENNY - CLASS ACT KARAOKE NOW SHOWING

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PARK GARDENERS Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield Telephone: 07960 507019

SALLY & CARL WISH TO OFFER A WARM WELCOME TO CUSTOMERS OLD AND NEW

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SUNDAYS CASH BINGO & 5 NUMBER BINGO

BIG SCREEN Sunday 23rd May

PHIL ALAN Top Male Vocalist

Sunday 30th May

NATALIE BRANDON Excellent Female Vocalist

Friday 21st May

GRAHAM’S FAMILY FUN NIGHT Saturday 22nd May

SUE & PAUL’S KARAOKE AIR CONDITIONING - EXTERNAL SMOKING AREA Every Friday - QUIZ & BINGO In the CONCERT ROOM PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT Every Monday - BINGO & QUIZ In the LOUNGE Every Thursday - LADIES BINGO NIGHT Cash Prizes

Sunday 23rd May

2 Guest Artists, Play Your Cards Right Family Fortunes Quiz, Bingo Sunday 23rd May

CHILL OUT NIGHT

BULLS EYE QUIZ & 5 NUMBER BINGO EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY

LISA D’MAIO

QUIZ NIGHT IN THE LOUNGE WITH SEAN

Top Female Vocalist

5 Number Bingo, Spin The Wheel

NORTHERN SOUL - SATURDAY 22nd May Members and Affiliated Friends Most Welcome

FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE

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REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS

THE ANGEL - WOODHOUSE 59 Sheffield Road S13 7EQ - 0114 288 0816

MEADOW

FARM ROBBIE MARTIN Top Male Vocalist Friday 21st May

Bar & Restaurant SUPERB MEALS IN THE CARVERY RESTAURANT

Saturday 22nd May

DAVE VAN KEYS KARAOKE

TUESDAY

BINGO WITH A JACKPOT GAME

THURSDAY MUSIC QUIZ WITH MARK Guess the Intro Rollover stands @ £150

WEEKDAY CARVERY £5.99

WEEKEND & BANK HOLIDAY CARVERY SMALL CARVERY - £4.25 / ADULTS - £7.25 CHILDREN & OAP £3.99

MONDAY - FRIDAY

OAP SPECIAL - SMALL CARVERY & SWEET - £5.95

Saturday 22nd May

THOMAS MARX

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT With The Entertainer ‘Wayne’ Open the box, Chance to win a Free Holiday in Turkey

Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield - 0114 240 1155

MEALS SERVED DAILY

Mon-Fri - 12noon - 2pm / 5pm - 8pm Sat 12noon - 5pm / Sunday Lunch 12noon - 3pm O.A.P. SPECIAL Mon-Fri 12noon - 2pm - 2 for £5

THE SHERWOOD Birley Moor Road Sheffield S12 4WG Tel: 0114 265 4741

QUIZ NIGHTS

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY & SUNDAY EVERY FRIDAY

MILLENIUM DISCO EVERY SATURDAY

RAY MAY KARAOKE

Joanne & Terry Welcome You To The....

THE BASSETT

Saturday 22nd May

LESLEY BALL Saturday 29th May

TOP LIVE ACT MONDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY

JACKPOT £500

BEERS £1.30 A PINT / LAGER £1.60 A PINT NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

HASLAND WMC

Hampton Street - Hasland Chesterfield Saturday 22nd May

RIO MADNESS

17 Cowper Ave, Off Halifax Road, Sheffield - 07976 303911

Saturday 29th May

EVERY MONDAY - SNOOKER LEAGUE MONDAY & TUESDAY CARLING £2.50 a pint - JOHN SMITH’S £2.20 a pint

BROTHERHOOD

LIVE

EVERY WEDNESDAY - BINGO & QUIZ JACKPOT NOW £200 + FREE BUFFET Saturday 22nd May

SAMMY GAYLE

Sunday Roasts - 12noon - 4pm Adults £4.50 / Children £3.00

Function Room For 100 Covers - Private Parties A warm welcome from Diane and Dave at the

EARL MARSHALL PUBLIC HOUSE East Bank Road, Sheffield - 0114 272 8812

- SUNDAY LUNCHES NOON - 3pm from £4.25

GREAT MEALS SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK

THE BLACK BULL Main Street, Aughton - Tel: 0114 2871 020

Mondays - LAYNE’S QUIZ NIGHT (Free Buffet) Tuesdays - BUSKER’S NIGHT Wednesdays - BIG QUIZ NIGHT (Free Buffet) Fridays - DISCO & QUIZ NIGHT Saturdays - GARY’S KARAOKE NIGHT

Thursday 20th May

GARY DEE MEALS 2 for £9

Available Monday - Saturday and Sunday Lunch 12-4:45pm OAP Roast Dinners Daily £3.99 Sunday Dinners £5.50 / 2 Course Meal Deals Daily £6

Open All Day For Food 9am - 8pm

Piano Lessons Available For All Standards - Call 07971 617460

Tracey & Barrie Welcome You To....

40 Market Square, Woodhouse S13 7JX

TUESDAYS

JIMMY JONES QUIZAOKE SHOW NIGHT

Live Entertainment

ALL WEEKEND for details

THURSDAYS

POKER NIGHT SATURDAYS

KARAOKE MEALS SERVED DAILY inc. SUNDAY LUNCH

RIO MADNESS

HASLAND WMC SATURDAY 22nd MAY

TELEPHONE 0114 2889 288 Mags & Michael Welcome You To

THE ANGLERS REST

Richmond Park Road - Handsworth - Sheffield Telephone: 0114 244 2978

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS GRILL NIGHT Buy 2 Meals From The Grill

& Receive a FREE Bottle Of Wine

THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS

CURRY & A DRINK

QUIZ NIGHTS - MON, TUE & FRI

£5.99 5pm Onwards

Old Crown Inn 137 London Road, Sheffield S2 4LE

Saturday 22nd May

Every Tuesday - Quiz Night

IAN JONES

Tel: 0114 2550 163

PAUL LEE

1st & 3rd Friday of Every Month - KARAOKE 2nd & 4th Friday of Every Month NORTHERN SOUL

ALISON

Saturday 22nd May

Saturday 29th May

Saturday 5th June Saturday 12th June

BIG ENGLAND MATCH

******** LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ********

JUSTINE ANDREWS

Handsworth Social Club

13 Hall Road, Sheffield 0114 269 3019

Saturday 22nd May

LIVING THE DREAM Top Entertainment Sunday 23rd May

ROBBIE JAY

Top Live Band

Top Male Vocalist

Wednesday - Dave’s General Knowledge Quiz with Cash & Beer Prizes

BINGO EVERY NIGHT

EVERY FRIDAY - KARAOKE WITH STAN STILL

250 Wadsley Lane - Wadsley S6 4EF Tel: 07725 514468

The Stag Please phone

STUMBLE Saturday 22nd May

THE HORSE & JOCKEY

EXCEPT WEDNESDAY - 9:15pm Start

Saturday 22nd May Controvertial Comedian Sunday 23rd May

JACK THE LAD

COAST

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Saturday 22nd May BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 10:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 11:30 Great British Menu 12:00 BBC News 12:10 Regional News and Weather 12:15 Bargain Hunt 12:45 Cash in the Celebrity Attic 1:30 Murder, She Wrote 2:15 Golf 4:30 BBC News 4:40 Regional News and Weather 4:45 Hole in the Wall 5:15 Junior Apprentice 6:15 Doctor Who 7:00 Over the Rainbow 8:00 The National Lottery 8:55 Over the Rainbow Results Show 9:30 Casualty 10:20 BBC News 10:40 Live at the Apollo 11:25 The Football League Show

6:40 The Pingu Show 7:00 Dennis & Gnasher 7:25 Sportsround 7:40 Wolverine and the X-Men 8:00 Deadly 60 8:30 M.I. High 9:00 Basil and Barney’s Swap Shop 10:00 Horrible Histories 10:30 Da Dick and Dom Dairies 11:00 BAMZOOKi 11:30 Hai! Karate 12:00 Degrassi 12:25 The Cut 12:50 No Hats, No Trainers 1:15 The 5.19 Show 1:30 Off the Hook 2:00 Film: A Night to Remember 4:00 Flog It 4:30 Golf 6:35 Coast 6:55 Timewatch 7:45 Dad’s Army 8:15 The Boats That Built Britain 9:15 Have I Got

a Bit More News for You 10:00 I’m in a Rock ‘n’ Roll Band 11:00 Frank Skinner’s Opinionated

ITV 1 6.00 The Fluffy Club 7.25 Toonattik 9.25 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries 10.25 The Lakes 10.55 Monk. Mr Monk Is Underwater 11.50 ITV News & Weather 12.10 This Morning: Saturday 1.10 Midsomer Murders 3.15 Film: Junior 5.15 Creature Comforts 5.30 Calendar News and Weather 5.45 ITV News & Weather 6.00 The Whole 19 Yards 7.00 UEFA Champions League Final 10.00 Soccer Aid 10.10 The Prisoner 11.10 ITV News & Weather 11.25 UEFA Champions League 12.25 The Zone

Channel 4 6:10 The Hoobs 6:35 Dextro Energy Triathlon Iyu World Championship Series 7:30 World Sport 8:00 The Morning Line 8:55 Friends 9:25 Friends 9:55 90210 10:55 Rihanna 11:55 Frock Me With Tk Maxx 12:30 Hollyoaks Music Show 1:00 Smallville 1:55 Channel 4 Racing 3:55 Come Dine With Me 4:25 Come Dine With Me 4:55 Come Dine With Me 5:25 Come Dine With Me 5:55 Come Dine With Me 6:30 Channel 4 News 7:00 The Lord Of The Rings

The Fellowship Of The Ring 10:15 Capitalism: A Love Story 12:50 The Man Who Wasn’t There

Five 7.00 Elmo’s World 7.15 Pocoyo 7.18 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 7.25 Little Lodgers 7.30 Chiro 7.40 Noddy in Toyland 7.55 Milkshake 8.00 Hana’s Helpline 8.10 Little Princess 8.25 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8.45 Igam Ogam 9.00 Olivia 9.15 The Mr. Men Show 9.30 Gerald McBoing Boing 10.00 Zoo Days 10.15 Red Bull Air Race 11.15 The Gadget Show 12.15 Britain’s Greatest Machines 1.15 Tutankhamun 2.15 Film: Big Jim McLain 4.00 Film: How the West Was Won 7.00 Five News 7.05 NCIS 8.05 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 9.00 CSI: NY 10.00 Law and Order 11.00 CSI: Miami

Sunday 23rd May BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:00 The Andrew Marr Show 10:00 Pentecost 11:00 Country Tracks 12:00 The Politics Show 1:00 Cash in the Celebrity Attic 1:45 Murder, She Wrote 2:30 EastEnders 4:30 Points of View 4:45 Lifeline 4:55 Songs of Praise 5:30 Chelsea Flower Show 6:30 BBC News 6:50 Regional News and Weather 7:00 Halcyon River Diaries 8:00 Countryfile 9:00 Modern Masters 10:00 BBC News 10:15 Regional News and Weather 10:25 The Stones in Exile 11:30 The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang

6:00 Fimbles 6:20 Me Too 6:40 The Pingu Show 7:00 Dennis & Gnasher 7:25 Muddle Earth 7:40 Bear Behaving Badly 8:00 Wingin’ It 8:20 Sam and Mark’s Guide to Dodging Disaster 8:30 Prank Patrol 9:00 Big Babies 9:15 OOglies 9:30 Sorry, I’ve Got No Head 10:00 Something for the Weekend 11:30 Escape to the Country 12:30 MotoGP 2010 2:00 Golf 6:30 Coast 6:40 Porridge 7:10 Richard Hammond’s

Engineering Connections 8:00 Top Gear 9:00 Money 10:00 TOTP2 Wham Special 10:30 Film: The Terminator 12:10 Film: The Final Countdown

ITV 1 6.00 The Fluffy Club 7.25 Toonattik 9.25 Coronation Street Omnibus 11.45 ITV News & Weather 12.00 This Morning: Sunday 1.00 Columbo 3.00 Britain Does the

Funniest Things

4.00 Film: Overboard 6.05 You’ve Been Framed 6.35 Calendar News and Weather 6.45 ITV News & Weather 7.00 The Seasons 8.00 Britain’s Got Talent 9.00 An Audience with Michael Buble 10.30 The South Bank Show 11.30 Robbie Coltrane: B-Road Britain

Channel 4 6:10 The Hoobs 6:35 The Hoobs 7:00 Mobil 1 The Grid 7:30 Dunlop Msa Formula Ford Championship 7:55 Fim Superbike World Championship 8:20 Freesports On 4 8:50 The Hills 9:20 Running In Heels 9:50 Friends 10:25 Hollyoaks Omnibus 12:55 Frock Me With Tk Maxx 1:35 Glee 2:30 Friends 3:05 Friends 3:35 The Simpsons 4:10 The Simpsons 4:40 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Time Team 6:30 Channel 4 News 7:00 The Landscape Man 8:00 Come Dine With Me 9:00 Dispatches The Lost Girls Of South Africa 10:35 Film: The Untouchables 12:50 The Death Of Mr Lazarescu

Five 7.00 Elmo’s World 7.15 Pocoyo 7.22 Milkshake Monkey 7.30 Little Lodgers 7.35 Chiro 7.45 Noddy in Toyland 7.50 Milkshake 7.55 Fireman Sam 8.05 Hana’s Helpline 8.15 Little Princess 8.30 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8.45 Igam Ogam 9.00 Olivia 9.15 The Mr. Men Show 9.30 Gerald McBoing Boing 10.00 iCarly 10.35 True Jackson 11.10 Zoo Days 11.25 Renee Fleming 11.55 Family Food Fight with Flora 12.25 Hero Animals 12.55 Cowboy Builders 1.55 Film: All the Young Men 3.35 Film: Paratrooper 5.20 Film: My Favourite Martian 7.05 Five News 7.10 Film: Jackie Chan’s The Medallion 9.00 Film: Cradle 2 the Grave 11.05 Film: The Juror

Monday 24th May BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 10:00 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 11:00 Cash in the Attic 11:45 Bargain Hunt 12:30 Chelsea Flower Show 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Murder, She Wrote 3:00 BBC News 3:05 I Can Cook 3:20 Zigby 3:30 Dennis & Gnasher 3:40 Big Babies 3:55 Shaun the Sheep 4:05 Tracy Beaker Returns 4:35 Blue Peter 5:00 Newsround 5:15 The Weakest Link 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 7:30 Chelsea Flower Show 8:00 EastEnders 8:30 Panorama 9:00 High Street Dreams 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 The Graham Norton Show 11:20 Inside Sport

6:00 Fimbles 6:20 Me Too 6:40 The Pingu Show 7:00 Mona the Vampire 7:15 Muddle Earth 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Raven 8:00 Prank Patrol 8:30 Timmy Time 8:40 Chuggington 8:50 Louie 9:00 Charlie and Lola 9:15 Postman Pat 9:30 LazyTown 9:55 dirtgirlworld 10:10 Waybuloo 10:30 In the Night Garden 11:05 Film: Too Many Crooks 12:30 Working Lunch 1:00 Car Booty 1:30 Ready Steady Cook 2:15 Animal 24:7 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 3:45 Flog It 4:30 A Question of Genius 5:15 Escape to the Country 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Great British Menu 7:00 Coast 8:00 Chelsea Flower Show 9:00 Filth 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 Film: Fame

ITV 1 6.00 GMTV 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News 11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News & Weather 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 The David Dickinson Show 4.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Coronation Street 7.30 International Football:

England v Mexico

10.10 ITV News & Weather 10.40 International Football: Highlights 11.40 Total Emergency

Channel 4 6:20 The Hoobs 6:45 Freshly Squeezed 7:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:00 Frasier 8:25 Will & Grace 8:55 Will & Grace 9:25 Supernanny Us 10:20 Deal Or No Deal 11:05 Wife Swap Usa 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 Brief Encounters Of The Sporting Mind 12:10 Jamie At Home 12:40 Edge Of Darkness 2:55 Coach Trip 3:25 Countdown 4:10 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Celebrity Come Dine With Me 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 8:00 The Curse Of The Hope Diamond 9:00 Celebrity Come Dine With Me 10:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 11:05 The Lazarus Effect 11:35 A History Of Violence

Five 7.00 Peppa Pig 7.05 Little Princess 7.20 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.40 Make Way for Noddy 7.55 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.10 Peppa Pig 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.20 Thomas & Friends 8.35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 8.45 Castle Farm 8.50 The WotWots 9.00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9.05 Ebb and Flo 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 CSI 12.40 Five News 12.45 Paul Merton in China 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 I Own Britain’s Best Home 3.00 Film: 20,000 Leagues under the Sea 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 Live From Studio Five 7.30 How Do They Do It? 8.00 The Gadget Show 9.00 FlashForward 10.00 Mike Bassett England Manager 11.45 UFC 113

Tuesday 25th May BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 10:00 Homes under the Hammer 10:30 State Opening of Parliament 12:30 Chelsea Flower Show 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Murder, She Wrote 3:00 BBC News 3:05 I Can Cook 3:20 Zigby 3:30 Dennis & Gnasher 3:40 Big Babies 3:55 Shaun the Sheep 4:05 Natural Born Hunters 4:35 Blue Peter 5:00 Newsround 5:15 The Weakest Link 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 7:30 EastEnders 8:00 Holby City 9:00 Luther 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 Children’s Emergency 11:05 The Graham Norton Show

6:00 Fimbles 6:20 Me Too 6:40 The Pingu Show 7:00 Mona the Vampire 7:15 Muddle Earth 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Raven 8:00 Prank Patrol 8:30 Timmy Time 8:40 Chuggington 8:50 Louie 9:00 Charlie and Lola 9:15 Postman Pat 9:30 LazyTown 9:55 dirtgirlworld 10:10 Waybuloo 10:30 In the Night Garden 11:05 Film: Just My Luck 12:30 Working Lunch 1:00 Car Booty 1:30 Ready Steady Cook 2:15 Animal 24:7 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 3:45 Flog It 4:30 A Question of Genius 5:15 Escape to the Country 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Great British Menu 7:00 Tate Modern is 10 8:00 Chelsea Flower Show 9:00 The Story of Science 10:00 Later Live... with Jools Holland 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 I’m in a Rock ‘n’ Roll Band

ITV 1 6.00 GMTV 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News 11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News & Weather 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 The David Dickinson Show 4.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 8.00 Who Wants to Be

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9.00 The Bill 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Film: The Jacket

Channel 4 6:20 The Hoobs 6:45 Freshly Squeezed 7:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05 Frasier 8:30 Will & Grace 9:00 Will & Grace 9:25 Supernanny Us 10:20 Deal Or No Deal 11:05 Wife Swap Usa 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 A Film From My Parish 12:15 Jamie At Home 12:45 Kim 2:55 Coach Trip 3:25 Countdown 4:10 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Celebrity Come Dine With Me 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 8:00 Gok’s Fashion Fix 9:00 The Twins Who Share A Brain 10:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 11:05 The Good Wife

Five 7.00 Peppa Pig 7.05 Little Princess 7.20 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.40 Make Way for Noddy 7.55 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.10 Peppa Pig 8.20 Thomas & Friends 8.35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 8.45 Castle Farm 8.50 The WotWots 9.00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9.05 Ebb and Flo 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 CSI 12.40 Five News 12.45 Paul Merton in China 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Animal Rescue Squad 3.05 Film: Wedding Daze 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 Live From Studio Five 7.30 Family Food Fight with Flora 8.00 Cowboy Builders 9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 10.00 CSI: Miami 11.00 CSI: NY

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Wednesday 26th May BBC One

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6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 10:00 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 11:00 Cash in the Attic 11:45 Bargain Hunt 12:30 Chelsea Flower Show 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Murder, She Wrote 3:00 BBC News 3:05 I Can Cook 3:20 Zigby 3:30 Dennis & Gnasher 3:40 Big Babies 3:55 Shaun the Sheep 4:05 Dani’s House 4:35 Junior MasterChef 5:00 Newsround 5:15 The Weakest Link 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 7:30 Chelsea Flower Show 8:00 Waterloo Road 9:00 Junior Apprentice 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 The National Lottery Draws 10:45 Damages 11:45 Film: The Walker

6:00 Fimbles 6:20 Me Too 6:40 The Pingu Show 7:00 Mona the Vampire 7:15 Muddle Earth 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Raven 8:00 Prank Patrol 8:30 Timmy Time 8:40 Chuggington 8:50 Louie 9:00 Charlie and Lola 9:15 Postman Pat 9:30 LazyTown 9:55 dirtgirlworld 10:10 Waybuloo 10:30 In the Night Garden 11:05 The Flintstones 11:30 Castle in the Country 12:00 The Daily Politics 12:30 Working Lunch 1:00 See Hear 1:30 Lifeline 1:40 Coast 1:45 Car Booty 2:15 Animal 24:7 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 3:45 Flog It 4:30 A Question of Genius 5:15 Escape to the Country 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Great British Menu 7:00 Out of the Frying Pan 8:00 Chelsea Flower Show 9:00 Money 10:00 Have I Got News for You 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 Sectioned

ITV 1 6.00 GMTV 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News 11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News & Weather 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 The David Dickinson Show 4.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 The National Movie Awards 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Film: Eyes Wide Shut

Channel 4 6:20 The Hoobs 6:45 Freshly Squeezed 7:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05 Frasier 8:30 Will & Grace 9:00 Will & Grace 9:25 Supernanny Us 10:20 Deal Or No Deal 11:05 Wife Swap Usa 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 Brief Encounters Of The Sporting Mind 12:10 Relocation, Relocation 1:15 The Master Of Ballantrae 2:55 Coach Trip 3:25 Countdown 4:10 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Celebrity Come Dine With Me 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 8:00 Three In A Bed 9:00 Desperate Housewives 10:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 11:05 The Big Bang Theory 11:35 My Name Is Earl

Five 7.00 Peppa Pig 7.05 Little Princess 7.20 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.40 Make Way for Noddy 7.55 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.10 Peppa Pig 8.20 Thomas & Friends 8.35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 8.45 Castle Farm 8.50 The WotWots 9.00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9.05 Ebb and Flo 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 CSI 12.40 Five News 12.45 Paul Merton in China 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 The Family Recipe 2.55 I Own Britain’s Best Home 3.10 Film: The Staircase Murders 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 Live From Studio Five 7.30 How Do They Do It? 8.00 Tutankhamun 9.00 NCIS 10.00 Eurovision: A Song for Justin 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Thursday 27th May BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 10:00 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 11:00 Cash in the Attic 11:45 Bargain Hunt 12:30 Chelsea Flower Show 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Murder, She Wrote 3:00 BBC News 3:05 I Can Cook 3:20 Zigby 3:30 Dennis & Gnasher 3:40 Big Babies 3:55 Shaun the Sheep 4:05 Safari 8 4:35 Junior MasterChef 5:00 Newsround 5:15 The Weakest Link 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 7:30 EastEnders 8:00 Watchdog 9:00 Have I Got News for You 9:30 Would I Lie to You? 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 Question Time 11:35 This Week

6:00 Fimbles 6:20 Me Too 6:40 The Pingu Show 7:00 Mona the Vampire 7:15 Muddle Earth 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Raven 8:00 Prank Patrol 8:30 Timmy Time 8:40 Chuggington 8:50 Louie 9:00 Charlie and Lola 9:15 Postman Pat 9:30 LazyTown 9:55 dirtgirlworld 10:10 Waybuloo 10:30 In the Night Garden 11:05 The Flintstones 11:30 Castle in the Country 12:00 The Daily Politics 12:30 Working Lunch 1:00 Car Booty 1:30 Ready Steady Cook 2:15 Animal 24:7 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 3:45 Flog It 4:30 A Question of Genius 5:15 Escape to the Country 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Great British Menu 7:00 The Culture Show 8:00 Chelsea Flower Show 9:00 History Cold Case 10:00 The Grumpy Guide to the 80’s 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 Never Mind the Buzzcocks

ITV 1 6.00 GMTV 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News 11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News & Weather 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 The David Dickinson Show 4.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 How Safe is Your Beach?

8.00 Emmerdale 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 All at Sea 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Greatest Cities of the World 11.35 Supersize Kids: Britain’s Tallest Teens

Channel 4 6:20 The Hoobs 6:45 Freshly Squeezed 7:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05 Frasier 8:30 Will & Grace 9:00 Will & Grace 9:25 Supernanny Us 10:20 Deal Or No Deal 11:05 Wife Swap Usa 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 Relocation, Relocation 1:05 Springfield Rifle 2:55 Coach Trip 3:25 Countdown 4:10 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Celebrity Come Dine With Me 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 8:00 Location, Location, Location 9:00 How The Other Half Live 10:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 11:05 You Have Been Watching

Five 7.00 Peppa Pig 7.05 Little Princess 7.20 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.40 Make Way for Noddy 7.55 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.10 Peppa Pig 8.20 Thomas & Friends 8.35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 8.45 Castle Farm 8.50 The WotWots 9.00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9.05 Ebb and Flo 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 CSI 12.40 Five News 12.45 Paul Merton in China 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Animal Rescue Squad 3.05 Film: The Obsession 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 Live From Studio Five 7.15 Cricket on Five 8.00 Britain’s Greatest Machines 9.00 Film: High Plains Drifter 11.10 Shops, Robbers and Videotape

Friday 28th May BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 10:00 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 11:00 Cash in the Attic 11:45 Bargain Hunt 12:30 Chelsea Flower Show 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Murder, She Wrote 3:00 BBC News 3:05 I Can Cook 3:20 Zigby 3:40 Big Babies 3:55 Shaun the Sheep 4:05 Tracy Beaker Returns 4:35 Junior MasterChef: The Final 5:00 Newsround 5:15 The Weakest Link 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 7:30 A Question of Sport 8:00 EastEnders 8:30 Film: Bruce Almighty 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross 11:35 National Lottery Friday Night Draws

6:00 Fimbles 6:20 Me Too 6:40 The Pingu Show 7:00 Mona the Vampire 7:15 Muddle Earth 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Raven 8:00 Prank Patrol 8:30 Timmy Time 8:40 Chuggington 8:50 Louie 9:00 Charlie and Lola 9:15 Postman Pat 9:30 LazyTown 9:55 dirtgirlworld 10:10 Waybuloo 10:30 In the Night Garden 11:05 The Flintstones 11:30 Castle in the Country 12:00 The Daily Politics 12:30 Working Lunch 1:00 Car Booty 1:30 Film: A Stitch in Time 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 3:45 Flog It 4:30 A Question of Genius 5:15 Escape to the Country 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Great British Menu 7:00 The Genius of Design 8:00 Mastermind 8:55 Chelsea Flower Show 10:00 TOTP 2: Duran Duran Special 11:00 The Review Show 11:45 Later... with Jools Holland

ITV 1

Channel 4

Five

6.00 GMTV 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News 11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News & Weather 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 The David Dickinson Show 4.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Marco’s Kitchen Burnout 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Film: Play Misty for Me

6:20 The Hoobs 6:45 Freshly Squeezed 7:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05 Frasier 8:30 Will & Grace 9:00 Will & Grace 9:25 Supernanny Us 10:20 Deal Or No Deal 11:05 Wife Swap Usa 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 Relocation, Relocation 1:05 Ten Tall Men 2:55 Coach Trip 3:25 Countdown 4:10 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Celebrity Come Dine With Me 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:30 Unreported World 8:00 Glee 9:00 Embarrassing Bodies 10:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 11:05 The Ricky Gervais Show 11:40 8 Out Of 10 Cats

7.00 Peppa Pig 7.05 Little Princess 7.20 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.40 Make Way for Noddy 7.55 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.10 Peppa Pig 8.20 Thomas & Friends 8.35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 8.45 Castle Farm 8.50 The WotWots 9.00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9.05 Ebb and Flo 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 CSI 12.40 Five News 12.45 Paul Merton in Europe 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Animal Rescue Squad 3.05 Film: Vernie 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 Live From Studio Five 7.15 Cricket on Five 8.00 Sea Patrol UK 9.00 The Mentalist 10.00 CSI: NY 10.55 Grey’s Anatomy 11.55 Cops in Crisis

FRI: Tony Gordon may be in prison - but what is he up to? The factory workers are in for a shock as Nick and Carla’s deadline arrives. How will Cheryl react when Lloyd makes his feelings clear? What is Tony planning from his cell? Will David and Nick’s interference put the outcome of Gail’s trial in jeopardy? Deirdre is having trouble believing Tracy

Leah talking about an engagement, Colleen gets her wires crossed THURS: Leah ends her relationship with Elijah after catching him with the engagement ring.

Marilyn comes up with a plan to teach paranoid Colleen a lesson. Nicole confronts Ruby about her feelings for Liam, but Ruby insists that she only has eyes for Xavier. Liam is left confused by Ruby’s odd behaviour FRI: Leah and Elijah talk things over, leading him to propose again. Will Leah accept? Marilyn and Alf decide to play a trick on Colleen, using the ring given by Hugo to Martha to make it look as if they are engaged. Hugo’s enemies start to close in on him

Rebecca calls Andrew’s mum in Sydney - only to be told by Christina that she does not want him back.

Steph struggles to keep her pregnancy a secret from Libby WED: Harry suppresses his feelings for Summer and encourages her to do everything she can to make sure Andrew does not leave. When Libby is forced to fire Andrew as soccer coach, Karl suggests that she take on the position herself.

THURS: Although her relationship with Declan is back on track, Kate still struggles to feel comfortable in her own skin. Can Donna help? Libby is confused by Ben’s sudden refusal to attend dance classes, until she learns that Lucas discouraged him. Can she teach Lucas a lesson and salvage Ben’s love of dance?

FRI: Donna receives a letter from Nick, the man she believes to be her father. Can she find the courage to meet him? At Karl and Toadie’s suggestion, Susan signs up to some classes at the university. But Zeke is not too happy to find Susan encroaching on his territory

7 Day Soapwatch EASTENDERS MON: While Phil learns of Ben’s wickedness, Lucas hunts for Jordan and Whitney plans a surprise for Billie. Meanwhile, Stacey finds maternity leave a struggle, and Ryan and Janine battle to win their twisted bet TUES: Lucas has questions about Jordan but no answers, while Phil insists that Ben lay low, and Whitney entertains a lonely Leon. Meanwhile Stacey returns to work, but it soon drives her bonkers THURS: Lucas terrorises Ben into revealing what he did to Jordan, while Ryan attempts to get closer to Stacey, and naughty Leon steps over the mark with Whitney. Meanwhile, Lucy begs Libby for help with her exams FRI: Lucas blames himself for Jordan’s injuries, while Phil races to the police station for Ben’s sake.

Meanwhile, Billie returns to a horrible surprise, and Whitney vows revenge on Leon EMMERDALE TUES: John and Moira discover some troubling news about Holly. Bob vows not to give up on Viv. Diane returns from Paris on top of the world

WED: Viv realises her marriage is over but is all hope lost? Aaron starts his community service. John decides that tough love is the best way of dealing with Holly THURS: Aaron finds himself the target of bullying while on community service. Viv attempts to stop Bob from seeing the twins. Maisie is chuffed to be asked out by Nikhil. Aaron tries to apologise to Jackson, but it falls on deaf ears. Diane is disappointed to learn that Charlie must return to France.

Viv remains determined to keep the kids from Bob FRI: Nathan warns Natasha not to get close to Declan. Cain and Declan lock horns over Declan’s building work. Aaron is gutted after his run-in with Jackson CORONATION STREET MON: Will Nick go along with David’s dodgy plan? Graeme’s secret visits to Tina do not go unnoticed. Roy causes Hayley to doubt their future together WED: Will Nick and David risk everything to help Gail? Roy is shocked by what Hayley has to tell him. Will Trev help Carla secure a deal?

HOME AND AWAY MON: Jill kisses John in front of Gina. Xavier and Gina feel the pressure of keeping Hugo’s secret, knowing that he is hiding out at Martha’s farm.

Romeo vents his frustration to Alf TUES: Romeo makes it clear to Jill that he will not be accepting her money. Angelo comes close to discovering Hugo’s whereabouts. Rachel and Tony are shocked to learn that Hugo is alive. Angelo and Charlie realise how much they miss each other.

John begs for Gina’s forgiveness WED: A confused Elijah seeks Marilyn’s advice on the proposal. Charlie and Angelo try to play it cool with each other after their kiss, but end up organising a date. Colleen convinces herself that Marilyn is flirting with Alf. When she overhears

NEIGHBOURS MON: Summer agrees to throw a party for Andrew in her empty house. However, she is unaware that Andrew has created a Facebook page promoting the event. Kate enlists Zeke’s help in finding a university club that Declan can join TUES: Bitter about his humiliation at the party, Andrew rebels against Rebecca. In desperation,

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Sheffield 50+ - The Voice of Older People Heard Nationally May Elders’ Congress A Visit to Madina Hilary Taylor-Firth, Sheffield 50+ Mosque in Sheffield Communications Officer

Maria-Barbara Noack, This month Congress was pleased to Sheffield 50+ Treasurer welcome two speakers, who in their Sheffield, the fifth largest city in the different ways, were of immediate UK, has a truly multi cultural cominterest to everybody. munity. Sheffield 50+ was invited to Our first speaker was Julie Bouaradiscover similarities and to find out how Bows from Capita’s Community Sup- Islam fits into today’s society. port Team.

Madina Mosque has separate entrances Julie, or one of her 16 colleagues, is for men and women to take off their shoes just the sort of person we could all do and prepare for their prayers by cleaning their hands, arms, feet and the top layer to get in touch with, in these difficult financial times. She last came to Con- of their hair in a separate wash room.

This also defines a break between work, gress about two years ago to encourage us, as this month, to make sure we everyday life by getting ready for prayers 5 times a day. Women and men are are receiving all the housing benefits provided spaces to enable both genders to and council tax reductions to which concentrate on their prayers. we may be entitled. For the price of a The prayer areas are on three floors, the phone call, one or other of them will main area with many places and the carpet come and visit you at home. They will pattern indicating where Mecca is, more work out any entitlement you may room on the second floor and upstairs for have and help with completing the women to be able to pray separately while claim forms and providing the neces- maintaining their modesty when kneeling sary evidence. They will also support and bending down.

Pictures and statues are not allowed in a you with existing claims as well as provide you with an after care service. Mosque and the only photo is of Medina where their last prophet Muhammad is Julie and her team have a lot of sucburied. The Imam leads prayers from the cess but thousands of pounds still Qur’an, the holy book. Music is not used go unclaimed every year: sometimes but prayers and readings are done in a it’s because people just don’t know melodic way. what is on offer, sometimes because We were honoured to be allowed to sit in the forms are so complicated and the 2.00 pm prayers. A number of men sometimes simply because of pride, came in from their daily work and busiparticularly with older people. Last ness to pray, covering their heads with a hat before entering. Several women year when the Pension Credit Camprayed upstairs and went back to their paign was launched, the star of the day was Marion Bagshaw, a Sheffield daily work afterwards.

50+ member, who had recently had a It was a very warm welcome and over lunch of traditional food and drinks we check and found herself £50 a week were able to learn more about Islam and better off. She spoke very highly of the ‘Five Pillars’ from some of the local the help she received and gave a glow- community. Questions asked by Sheffield ing account of the lady who visited 50 + members were answered openly and her, saying that it was so relaxed – often with very simple explanations. It ‘just like talking to a daughter.’ is a religion about charity and giving, You may think you can’t possibly be helping people to respect and support their entitled to anything but it is surprising neighbours, follow the rules of Islam and what help is out there. Did you know, about peace.

We had a look around the Children’s for instance, that if you have a stair lift, you may be entitled to a reduction Arabic school and tried to read the Arabic alphabet. The children who attend usually in your council tax?

To make sure you are not missing out, learn Arabic as their third language betheir Mother tongue and English ring the Home Visit Line on 2734321 sides The Community room is used by local Monday - Friday 9am and 5pm and groups and some lunch clubs, also for make an appointment. weddings and other family get togethers.

Next time, an article on our second For me it was an eye opening day and I speaker Tim Wright, about ‘Strength- have learnt several new facts and the difening Communities - Preventing ference between Religion and Culture and how some misunderstandings have been Violent Extremism in Sheffield.’

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Dates for your Diary Sheffield 50+ Elders’ Congress on Thursday, 3 June at 1.15pm in the Town Hall. All welcome.

Sharrow Safer Neighbourhood Team Showcase. Friday, 21 May 2010 at Madina Community Centre (entrance on Glover Road) at 2.30pm. Get to talk to the local officers face to face. For more information call Shahbaz on 07753 780205 South Community Assembly News Flash Services for Older People?

Wednesday, 26 May at St Mary’s Church, Bramall Lane. 11am interim findings of their recent survey, noon lunch, networking and people, 1pm Focus groups, 2pm close. Please feel free to drop in at anytime! If you would like free transport to get you there please contact one of the team on 2490099 (please book before Monday, 24th).

Safer Sharrow Day Thursday, 3 June from noon to 4pm in Mount Pleasant Park, Sharrow. Activities include: Bouncy Castle and Slide, Kickz – Street Kick mobile football pitch, DJ workshops and much more.

PACT (Partners and Communities Together) Meetings

Broomhall Thursday, 27 May at 6pm in Broomhall Community Centre, Broomspring Lane, Sheffield, S10 2FB Burngreave Wednesday, 2 June at 6pm in Sorby House, Spital Hill, Burngreave Firth Park & Firvale Thursday, 3 June at 6pm at Pakistan Advice Centre, Page Hall Road, Sheffield Shiregreen & Wincobank Tuesday, 1 June at 6pm in Hatfield Primary School, Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield Southey, Shirecliffe& Foxhill Tuesday, 1 June at 6pm in Adlington Road Community Centre.

High Green/Chapeltown Wednesday, 2 June at 6pm in Ecclesfield Parish Council Offices, Mortomley Lane (Meeting Room off Packhorse Lane to the created. This day was definitely a step rear of the offices). towards mutual understanding and closer Grenoside/Ecclesfield to Peace. I do hope you will have an opThursday, 3 June at 6pm in Grenoside portunity to visit a Mosque and celebrate alongside your neighbours and friends and Community Centre, Main Street, GrenoSend comments and letters, or relside. integrate the ideals of the ‘Five Pillars of Gleadless Valley & Woodseats evant articles either for the Mercury Islam’ into your daily life.

Friday, 28 May at Morrisons Supermarpage or the next Newsletter to: ket, Meadowhead. All day drop in event between 10am and 6pm.

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LIFE INTEREST WILLS Solicitor Katy Burgin of Norrie Waite & Slater Solicitors answers questions on Wills

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You may wish to ensure point it passes to your beneficiaries. that your current partner is financially secure In this way you can should you die first, but protect both your partner and eventual you feel it is only right beneficiaries. that your children from your previous marriage What are should inherit your asmirror Wills? sets, particularly if the main asset is the family Mirror Wills is the term aphome which may have plied to almost been substantially paid identical Wills for during the previous made by a marriage.

With a standard Will, if husband and you leave everything to wife. It relates to when both your new partner your parties have the assets would become same Will but theirs. When they die those assets would then in reverse, for example, they be passed to their benleave everyeficiaries, who may be

thing to the other partner and thereafter to the children.

The surviving partner is usually the executor, although it is important to add an additional executor in case both partners were to die at the same time.

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Static Holiday Vans available throughout the Summer April-November Only 3 Available

from £150 a week Picturesque Holiday Village

Call 07889 177307 or the Park Warden on 01246 862480 For more information

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Ang & Wiggy Welcome You To

The Old Blue Ball

156 Bradfield Road, Sheffield. Tel: 0114 2332546

COME AND SEE THE WORLD CUP IN COMFORT TEN 47 INCH PLASMA SCREENS

SATURDAY 22ND MAY - LIVE BAND

THE 3FB’S

SATURDAY 5TH JUNE - FREE ENTRY GREY COOPER BLUES EXPERIENCE LIVE BAND - SOUL, FUNK & BLUES

CARLING £2.50 PER PINT

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PHILADELPHIAN WORKING MEN’S CLUB, 4 MARTIN STREET, UPPERTHORPE, SHEFFIELD SATURDAY 22ND MAY 2010 FROM 7.30PM SPECIAL FUNDRAISING NIGHT RAFFLE PRIZES, DISCO, GUEST, SINGERS, AND SUPRISE GUEST ON THE NIGHT

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TO ADVERTISE IN OUR CLASSIFIED SECTION PLEASE CALL OUR SALES TEAM ON 0114 276 3633 CENTRAL HEATING

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ROYS Blue Flame Condensing Boiler Specialists GARDENS ALL GARDEN WORK

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Power flushing & repairs For help, information & your FREE QUOTE

Freephone 0800 007 5362 Over 25 Years Combi Experience

www.blueflame.info REMOVALS

REGIONAL GROUNDWORK Specialists in Block Paving, Tarmac and Road Surfacing. Roads, driveways, commercial etc.

Coloured tarmac and gravel available all groundworks undertaken

Gas Central Heating

Boiler changes & full systems fitted

PAVING

Telephone: 07760 465749 - 0114 2821274 Fax: 0114 2823150

Fences Repaired and Renewed, Grass Cutting, Maintenance

Tel: 0114 2476692 or: 0774 7670709

A1 TURF SUPPLIES Turf Superior Quality from only £1.40 per m2 Top Soil, loose or bagged from £15 a tonne

FULL TURF LAYING SERVICE AVAILABLE ALL TYPES OF DECORATIVE AGGREGATES AVAILABLE Small or Large Bags Available Delivery Available

For The Best in Skips!!!

0114 243 2647 DIXON SKIPS 3 TON - 16 TON KITCHENS & BEDROOMS

KITCHENS & BEDROOMS SUPPLY & FIT OR FIT ONLY FROM £500

PROPERTY

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FROM AS LITTLE AS £50 Established over 35 Years TEL: 0114 256 0398 MOB: 07970 276 862 VACUUM SUPPLIES

PLANT SUPPLIES

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Call us now 0114 2416960 or

View stock online!!

e-mail:peter.godley@btconnect.com

discountsuitecentre.co.uk GAS ENGINEERS

All Top Bedding Plants, Bushes & Shrubs

PLASTERING HYDROPONICS OPEN 7 DAYS

SPECIALISTS IN HYDROPONICS & INDOOR GARDENING

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GAS RENTAL

DOG RESCUE

STRAY, ABANDONED & NEGLECTED DOGS & PUPS

Always need loving and permanent homes

SHEFFIELD DOG RESCUE Now dealing with stray and abandoned in South Yorkshire & North Derbyshire

NO DESTRUCTION POLICY

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Tel: 0114 255 0469 01246 568712

www.acornhorticulture.co.uk 65 Deep Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield S5 0DU Tel: 0114 245 8581

ALL YOU NEED FOR YOUR GARDEN at

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Tel. 01302 330430 Open 8am - 5pm (7 days)

ALARMS

AUTO SERVICES

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ALL MECHANICAL WORK WELDING•MOT WORK•BODYWORK

ALARMS FITTED FROM £195 To include: 1 door contact, 3 PIR’s, 1 control panel, 1 bell box, 1 dummy box, 1 battery back up.

All makes of alarms serviced, repaired and upgraded.

If your alarm system looks poor, a burglar will think so too!

TOP QUALITY WIRELESS ALARMS ALSO FITTED

SCRAP CARS BOUGHT FOR CASH!

Don’t get caught out!

CALL GARY ON:

Contact Andrew on 01226 751882 or 07973281821

07732662659

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SCRAP & AUTOS

ROOFING & GUTTERING

HEATING & PLUMBING

SMITH & CO HEATING LTD 35 Years Experience 30 High Street, Beighton, Sheffield S20 1HA

FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK

• Boiler & 7 Rads from £1900 • Gas Fires from £350 Installed • Boiler Services Contracts • Bathrooms & Kitchens Fitted • 24 Hour Call Out Service • All Work Guaranteed

Both Male & Female Staff

£

ALL KINDS OF SCRAP METAL BOUGHT FOR CASH

£

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•Full Replacement Fascias •Soffits & Guttering •Dry Ridge & Verge Systems •Windows & Doors •Conservatories •Re Roofs, Repairs •GRP Fibre Glass Flat Roof •Insurance Work

Free Dry Verge Systems Fitted With Full Replacement Bargeboards & Soffits

Call Andy For A Free No Obligation Quotation

Tel: 0114 248 0578 Mob: 07813 125721 55 Ashley Lane, Sheffield, S21 1AB

RADIO DECODING

BOILERS

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Opening Times: Mon-Fri 8:30pm - 3pm Saturday 9:30 - 12pm CAR TESTING

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Mon - Fri 8-5pm Sat - 8 - Noon

Please Call Dita On:

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PATIO SUPPLIES

SCRAP CARS VANS & LORRIES

IRON WORK

Cash Paid, End of Life Treament Facility, DVLA approved

Quality Wrought Iron Gates & Railings Made To Measure

TEL: 01709 374663 FAX: 01709 363711 COOPERS METALS ROTHERHAM METAL MERCHANTS

All Types Of Metal Work

FREE QUOTES FREE FITTING

CONCORD RECOVERY

Mobile: 07919541240 • Telephone: 01226 270332

Unit C3, Grove Park, Springvale Rd, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7BF

You Blow it and We’ll Tow It!

24 HOUR RECOVERY SERVICE Quick and Reliable Service

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP CARS CREW CAB RECOVERY AVAILABLE Up to 6 Passengers

VEHICLE COLLECTION & DELIVERY Project Cars, Stock Cars, Off-Road Vehicles

HEAVY COMMERCIAL RECOVERY COMING SOON! Telephone

07788 883331

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Professional Heating Engineers SPECIAL OFFER

Vaillant Combi-Boiler - A-Rated Fully Fitted - with 5 Years Warranty Fitted by Ex-British Gas Engineers

£1350

•Over 25 Years Experience •Full Heating Installations •Boiler Repairs & Maintenance •Ex - British Gas Technical Engineers

0114 243 2044 - 07984 172323 - www.ignitegas.co.uk

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WANTED

WINDOWS

FURNITURE & ELECTRICAL ITEMS • Suites • Lounge Furniture • Dining Tables • Coffee Tables • Beds & Bedroom Furniture • TVs, DVDs, Hi-Fis

Please donate any good quality furniture and electrical items to help raise funds to fight heart disease, the UK’s biggest killer.

• Washing Machines

We can collect good quality bric-a-brac when we collect your furniture and electrical items

• Fridges

FASCIAS, SOFFITS & GUTTERING

Weather Guard UPVC Fitters We can supply and fit an average home with fascias, soffits and guttering for only £495

• Dishwashers E YCL RECR LIFEE O T F DONA

** Help us make more of your donation by Gift Aiding It!

AY TOD

F R EE COLLECTION

All work fully guaranteed for 10 years

We also give a full 5 year warranty We return every year to wash and clean your gutters FREE of charge All types of felt roofs and chimney pointing and roof repairs

British Heart Foundation Furniture & Electrical Store Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre Sheffield S20 7PJ

This offer is available for 1 month only

Freephone: 0800 389 5193 Mobile: 07824 466812 CARPETS

BRICK SUPPLY

Whatever the job... ...We’ve got the

Registered Charity Number 225971 bhf.org.uk

* Calls cost 5p per minute from a BT landline. Charges from other providers may very **If you are a UK taxpayer, we can reclaim 28p in every £1 raised from the sale of your donations from HMRC Occasionally we are unable to accept an item that is offered to us for reasons of safety & quality

LOFTS

BEAUTY THERAPISTS

THE WILLOWS Market Street, Eckington, Sheffield

BRICKS! Garden Walls, Fireplaces, New Build, Garages, etc

Full Body Massage Plus Free Facial ..........

THE BRICK CENTRE

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01246 260001 www.brickcentre.co.uk

Dermal Fillers From ..........

BEDS

NeoStrata Facial Peels, 4 for ..........

BED MAN

Colonic Irrigation ..........

New Divan Bed including Mattress KINGSIZE £90 - DOUBLE £85 - SINGLE £60

Book now to avoid disappointment

PUB SUPPLIES

Tel: 01246 436700

Faux Leather Bed inc. Mattress £135

TOP SOIL

Bunk Beds inc. 2 Mattresses £150 FOR SALE

Double Metal Bed inc. Mattress £110

FREE DELIVERY OPEN 7 DAYS - 8am-10pm

STACEY DECO

Interior & Exterior, Commercial & Domestic Painter & Decorator

Discounts for OAPs

Telephone: 0114 2316 826 Mobile: 07801 709 653

PAINTING & TILING SERVICE • House Refurbishments and Renovations • Painting and Decorating • Internal and External Work • Kitchen and Bathroom Fitting • Full Tiling Service • Plastering • Cornice/Coving • Joinery • Bedrooms • Flooring • Roof Repairs • Fascias and Soffits • Guttering • Decking • Fencing • Paving • Pointing • Handyman Services • Landlord Work IT’S • CRB and OFSTED Checked NO W

TO TIM E RE STA YOU NOVA RT TIN RE WO XTER G OD WO NAL RK

Contact Daren on

0114 2311526 07515 731967

FOR SALE

SKIPS FOR HIRE MINI DIGGERS FOR HIRE

TEL: 07970 938728

Daren Does It All!

TOP SOIL

All types of stone (Delivered) Excavation & Demolition-

Carryliam & Co Tel: 0114 273 1067 Home: 0114 247 6639

DECORATORS

Brush Strokes

£20 £20 £160 £100 £45

5 FOOT £50 - 4 FOOT 6 £48 - 3 FOOT £35

Matresses

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Call

0844 248 9134*

PERSONAL

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SHEDS

BATHROOMS

MOTOR SPARES

MOTORSPARES

Ring Neil for a reliable, friendly service.

BREAKING ALL DIESEL, PETROL, VANS & CARS

New bathroom suite supplied & fitted from £550 • We Are The Bar-seating Specialists in South Yorkshire • New Bar Seating Supplied And Fitted • Bus Seats, Coaches, Trains Seating Re-Upholstery All Catered For • Re-upholstery To All Existing Stools, Chairs & Fixed Seating Including Alterations & Repairs • We Also Specialise In All Domestic Re-covers Or Repairs.

K&S

TIRED BATHROOM?

MOB: 07920 056822

EVENINGS: 0114 274 8201

01302 330000

WWW.KSMOTORSPARES.WEBS.COM

TIMBER FLOORS

The best selection of Timber Flooring in a 20 Mile Radius We only sell and install wood and laminate floors so we class ourselves as specialists. Our showroom has hundreds of laminates on display and our real wood selection is endless.

Unit 21 City Road Trading Estate, S2 5HH

078311 41385

If you can’t see what you want just give us an idea of what you are looking for and we would be able to source it for you.

Unit 11 Sandy Lane Industrial Estate Sandy Lane, Worksop, S80 1TN Tel: 01909 509020 www.timberfloorstudio.co.uk

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SURFACING

AIRPORT PARKING

SECURE PARKING Announcements HAPPY BIRTHDAY 3 Minutes from Manchester Airport Courtesy Service Bookings

0161 4991791

OWEN J. ADAMS 27 on May 19th Love from Jim & Dave

MANY HAPPY RETURNS

MERCURY COLUMNIST

PAUL ‘WALKER’ BARNFIELD “21 Again” on THURSDAY THE 20TH

In Memory We are saddened to report the death of Roy Challons, concert secretary of Mosborough Miners Welfare who passed away suddenly on Friday 14th May aged 76.

Roy was an outstanding servant and senior trustee to the club for many years and he will be missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

Tony Baines, ex-landlord of the Greyhound, Dronfield, and the Shepley Spitfire sadly passed this week as a result of a tragic accident. Tony was one of life’s gentlemen, who will be sadly missed.

Our sincere condolences go out to Carol and family.

The Mercury Newspaper sends it’s sincere condolences to the the family and friends of Marie Duroe, Secretary of La Plata Social Club who sadly passed away recently.

FAMILY NOTICE COUPON from only £12*

* Family Notice standard size of 4cm by 6cm. 1 Week Insertion. For other sizes and insertion weeks please ring our Sales Team on 0114 276 3633 opt.1

COMPUTER SUPPLIES

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TEXT:

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NAME:

IN MEMORY GRADUATIONS RETIREMENTS THANK YOU WEDDINGS

Photos can either be supplied by email to info@mercurynewspaper.co.uk, posted to the office at Mercury Newspaper, 4b Queens Road, Sheffield S2 4DG (with SAE if you would like the photo to be returned) or by calling into the office between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

ADDRESS: CONTACT NUMBER: DEBIT/CREDIT CARD PAYMENT NAME ON CARD (Capitals): SIGNATURE:

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• Why Pay Showroom Prices - Save £££s with us!

• Extensive Range of Carpets available, over 3000 samples • Special offers on bulk orders • Carpets at trade prices eg. Cormar Town & Country RRP £32.00 - Our Price £23.00 • Luxury Carpets at unbeatable prices • Free Estimates and Planning Service • Expert fitting service • Free Home Visits at a price to Suit You • Many New Ranges, Colours and Special Offers • Uplift and dispose of your old carpets • 100% Wool Carpets from £8.99 per square yard • Carpet from only £2.99 per square yard • Re-carpet your whole house from under £1000!

NEVER KNOWINGLY BEATEN ON PRICE

AT LEAST 10% CHEAPER THAN HIGH STREET SHOPS ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

EXPIRY DATE

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BLACKPOOL

THE WILLOW GROVE HOTEL

The LANES HOTEL Small Family Run Hotel with a BIG Yorkshire Welcome, 2 Minutes walk to the Town Centre, Winter Gardens, Tower and Pubs. 5 Minute Stroll to the Beach.

All Rooms have Digital TV, Tea & Coffee Making Facilities - Everyone Welcome.

7 Nights BB&EM £155 4 Nights Mon-Fri - BB&EM - £80 All bedrooms are en-suite with a reduction for children under 12 sharing with 2 adults

Mon-Fri from £65 - OAPS £54

• Licenced Bar • Tea & Coffee Facilities • Colour TVs

Late Bar on Rooms Request -from Come£22pppn and Give Us a Try!!!

BED & BREAKFAST WITH OPTIONAL EVENING MEAL

TEL: 01253 623384 104 CORONATION STREET - BLACKPOOL

Situated near to the Tower & Winter Garden

Visit Our Website

www.blackpool-lodges.co.uk stay@blackpool-lodges.co.uk or Call Harry & Joyce

Tel: 01253 620578 for details 10 Hornby Road, Blackpool

SUMMER OVER 55s SPECIAL MONDAY TO FRIDAY 5% OFF

SKEGNESS Every Saturday

BRIDLINGTON

Sandra & Geoff Welcome You To The

Every Saturday

BLACKPOOL Mon - Fri

EAST COAST

NORTON HOTEL SEATON CAREW

• TV in all rooms • Good Home Cooking • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities in all rooms • Evening Meals Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs • En-Suite Rooms Available • Close to the Beach

Standard Rooms from £23 En-Suite Rooms from £46 www.nortonhotel.co.uk

For More Details Call

01429 268317 ST. AUBYN’S

• Family owned licensed Hotel • 2 minutes from Central Pier • Good food and cleanliness assured BOOKING NOW FOR SUMMER Mon - Fri BB&EM £99 Call Sharon: 01253 624116 www.appletonhouse.co.uk

FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOTEL

A warm welcome awaits you at the

WOODLEIGH HOTEL

Clean and cosy, home from home, without the hassle.

Full English Breakfast.

Special Offers for Children

Licensed bar and 3 minutes from the prom

Tel: 01253 624997 www.woodleighhotel.com

Summer Specials Monday - Friday - B&B From £69

ADWICK HOUSE HOTEL

Mon - Fri £85pp BBEM Fri - Mon £75pp BBEM Full Week £120pp Under 12s Half Price

En-Suites available - Bar - Central Location Close to all ammenities

Book Now for Spring/Summer

01253 620982

Licensed, Tea/Coffee Facilities TVs in all rooms OPEN ALL YEAR - GREAT RATES Central to All Ammenities

ASK ABOUT OUR SPRING/SUMMER SPECIALS Discounts for Multiple Night Bookings

www.ardwickhouse.co.uk

TELEPHONE: 01253 294507

Greenmount Hotel

Short Summer Breaks Available

From £20 per person per night

01253 345815/08451 662634

www.belmonthotel.fsnet.co.uk

24 Hours 07709 882092

6 Berth, Bookings now being taken for Spring/Summer Sorry No Pets

All Seasons B & B

Located close to Bridlington’s beautiful south Bay, just a few minutes stroll from the Spa Theatre.

27-29 Bairstow Street, Foxhall village Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 5BN

Recent comment from Visitor Book

•Discounts For Early / Late Season

“Beautiful B & B, fantastic breakfast, book us in for next year”

One minute to the beach Four minutes to all ammenities in town centre B&B or Half Board Also apartments/studio for 1-4 people Gay Friendly NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SPRING/SUMMER Please Phone Paul or Lou on

01262 679301 www.hotelswallow.com

BUTLINS Skegness 35x12 foot Cleanliness Assured 3 Bedroom Caravan.Sleeps 8.

Including all facilities, Microwave Oven,

THE NEWBURN HOTEL (Fully Licenced) Situated 1 Minute from the Pleasure Beach, Promenade and all amenities ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE, FAMILY, DOUBLE AND TWIN ROOMS. OPEN ALL YEAR.

48 Withnell Road, Southshore, Blackpool FY4 1HE

TO ADVERTISE IN OUR HOLIDAY SECTION PLEASE CALL OUR SALES TEAM ON 0114 276 3633

1,2 & 3 BEDROOM CHALETS •Sleeps 2-6 •Fully Equipped •Pets Welcome •On Site: Shop, Fish & Chips, Club & Bar, Restaurant, Laundry etc.

www.allseasons-bridlington.vpweb.co.uk

www.greenmounthotel.com greenmounthotel@aol.com

Tel: o1754 874248

Skegness Road, Ingoldmells, Skegness, PE25 1NL

• Luxury rooms with sea views • Off Road Parking • En-Suite • Four Poster Room

01262 605537 Recession Busters BRIDLINGTON Mon-Fri B & B £70.00 The Swallow Luxury Hotel

Under 12 half price Evening Meal optional All Rooms en-suite Fully Lic/Pool Table Groups Welcome

WHITE LODGE HOLIDAY HOME NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SUMMER TV, Tea/Coffee facilities in Every Room En-suite Rooms Available • Own Key May & June, Monday to Friday £80 pp Single Nights with En Suite Room £30pp None En-suite Room £25pp Call now for further details

32” TV with Freeview.

ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT IN AUGUST

07711 386307

TEL: 07714 154450

SOUTH SANDS GUEST HOUSE Chapel St Leonards, Nr Skegness

RECESSION BUSTER FROM £145 PER WEEK All Rooms En-Suite All Rooms with TV, Cleanliness Assured, Close to all amenities.

From only £20 Per Night B&B for 3 nights Frequent Bus Service to Front Door, Well Worth a Visit

T: 01754 873066

www.south-sands.co.uk

3 LUXURY HOLIDAY COTTAGES IN

FLAMBOROUGH For up to 8 people

Non Smoking Pets Accepted Linen and Towels provided Lovely Coastal/Cliff top walks Booking Now for Spring/Summer

Tel: 01262 605957 07974 978311 www.flamboroughrockcottages.co.uk

NORTHCOTE HOTEL

Colour TV in All Rooms, Tea & Coffee Facilities Licenced Lounge Bar, Fully Central Heated

Smoking Hotel with Bar!

Well Worth a Visit!

TEL: 01455 821765

SKEGNESS - INGOLDMELLS

Lee and Jayne guarantee you a warm welcome.

BELMONT HOTEL Tel: 01253 345108 www.newburnhotelblackpool.com South/Central Pier All Rooms En Suite Car Park - Sea View

Both on quiet family sites, full facilities with all ammenities, close to beach

Licensed Hotel

31 YORK STREET - BLACKPOOL CENTRAL

Tel: 01253 621276 BLACKPOOL - HORNBY HOUSE

6 Berth Caravans Available from £160 per week

Detached Family Run Hotel run by (Ex-Barnsley Lass Mary Glover) Close to the Sea Front and Spa Complex, etc All Rooms En-Suite, Colour TVs, Hairdryers, tea making facilities.

Discounts for Children and OAPs Ground Floor Rooms plus parking on Forecourt ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL SUMMER BREAKS

SUMMER B&B SPECIAL! 4 Nights - £104 per person

17 Yorkshire Street, Blackpool

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS & MABLETHORPE

TEL: 01262 673002

Sat

APPLETON GUEST HOUSE

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ALL ROOMS WITH EN-SUITE FACILITIES

Fantastic Spring Offers ROOMS FROM £41.95 PER NIGHT Ring Chas or Lesley Now for details and available dates on

Mer101A 01723 367758 Quote

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There’s a Warm Welcome from Lorraine & Neville at the

BEESTON LODGE HOTEL 103 Drummond Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 3EH

The Home of The Stars Fully Licensed - Near the Sea Front Car Park - Ground Floor Available SUMMER SPECIAL

Mon-Fri B&B £79 (4 Nights) Small Pets Welcome

TEL: 01754 765533 www.beestonlodgehotel.co.uk info@beestonlodgehotel.co.uk

BRIDLINGTON

COACH HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAY BUNGALOW TO LET AT SEWERBY

In Conservation Village, all Mod Cons, Sleeps upto 4 Persons.

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SPRING / SUMMER

Jersey Boys, London Theatre (inc £63 ticket) 15 Jun - £69 Royal Ascot - 19 June - (1 Day) - £79 Billy Elliot or Priscilla 1 July London (inc £65 ticket) - £69

PHONE ANYTIME 01977 512391

Carmen the Opera in Verona 9 Jul - (3 Days) - £299

www.jessemiholidaybungalow.co.uk

London 7 Aug (2 Days) - Hilton Paddington - £89

BUTLINS SKEGNESS

London & Notting Hill Carnival 28 Aug (3 Days) - £149

Summer Open March to November

Holiday cottages & static caravans to let on small, rural fishing lake site.

Close to Skegness Tourers welcome

Fully Equipped, 3 to 4 Bed Caravans with Cooker, Freeview TV, Microwave Oven, Washing Machine, Competitive Prices.

2 Week Special Offers Available Free Access to Butlins Camp Telephone Kim or Norman on

Sycamore Farm Park Chalk Lane, Burgh Le Marsh, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5HN

01353 777058 / 07709 626723

www.sycamorefarm.net

GLYN VALE HOTEL 101 Drummond Road - Skegness

Telephone: 01754 810833

Motor Home Hire Enjoy the freedom to explore in luxury surroundings this summer.

6 berth Motor Home

Venice - 9 Oct - (4 Days) - OFFER £259

SUMMER BREAKS

Telephone: 01754 767190

Also To Let Now 2 Bedroomed, en-suite, Beamed cottage, split level kitchen with all mod cons

WANTED

ANY AGE - ANY CONDITION

STATIC CARAVANS WANTED

Cash Paid

NORTH BAY LEISURE PARK

31st May

(Spring Bank Holiday) Blackpool............£10

3rd June

Whitby ........................................................£10

26th July

Bridlington..................................................£10

23rd Aug

York................................................................ £9

8th Sept

Skipton + Bizzie Lizzies Fish & Chips.£15.50

24th Sept

Wetherby & Castleford Freeport............£10

31st Oct

Blackpool Illuminations............................£12

3rd Nov

Bury Market, Coffee & Cakes..................£10

20th Nov

Gift Fayre Birmingham NEC ...............£15.50

6th Dec

Chesterfield & Chatsworth includes Coffee, cakes, sherry & Mince Pies (entry into house

Limekiln Lane, Bridlington YO16 6TG

LUXURY CARAVANS For Sale on

a Fantastic Park in a Superb Location

extra) ...........................................................£10 Pantomine - Bradford Alhambra Billy Pearce in Snow White - January 5th, 12th, 20th, 26th & February 2nd .................................................£23.50

Seeing is Believing!

Just 300m from Bridlington Sea Front

HUNTS COACHES COACH SERVICES TO SKEGNESS, INGOLDMELLS & CHAPEL ST.LEONARDS

TEL: 01262 673 733 For a FREE Information Pack

www.northbayleisurepark.com enquiries@northbayleisurepark.com (We also have Holiday Caravans for Hire)

LUXURY CARAVAN TO LET INGOLDMELLS

• 6 BERTH CARAVAN • 2 BEDS • FULL FACILITIES • CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES • SUPER SITE • SORRY NO PETS Approved by The Quality Tourism Board

Call Geoff on: 01246 476483

TO LET DONʼT SELL TO ANYONE UNTIL CHALET Chapel St Leonards YOU HAVE SPOKEN TO US!!! NEW TREND HOLIDAY PARK JUST CALL NICOLA ON 07932 661994 Near Skegness

www.i-buy-caravans.co.uk

German Xmas Mkts 9 Dec (6 Days) - £299

For 2 to 6 Person with Seaviews

Bed, Breakfast and Evening Meal Ground Floor Bedrooms - All Rooms En-Suite Reduced Rates for Children & OAPs - Car Parking www.glynvalehotel.co.uk

www.rabmotorhomehire.co.uk

Bruges Xmas Markets 3 Dec (3 Days) - £169

Midweek 4 Nights £99 All Rooms plus Summer Specials Also, Superb Holiday Apartment

SPECIAL MONDAY - FRIDAY BBEM £115 per person

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I went fishing yesterday; nothing unusual in that, I go once a week like many anglers, but I had an extremely interesting conversation with a chap I met on the bank about safety in angling.

Are you one of those people who think “.... it will never happen to me”, or are you an angler that considers the dangers inherent when near water? What about the statistics? How many accidental drownings happen annually throughout the UK? The latest available figures show that almost 700 drownings occur each year, the majority of which happen between May and July as the weather warms up. This may point to the assumption that many of the deaths are youngsters, after all, we older (wiser?) anglers don’t go swimming about when we get bored do we?

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likely you will get back out unless trained rescue is already on site. Many of these incidents have been angling related and of those that are, all have been under 18 years old.

There are many hazards which may or may not be easily visible, and as water is a dynamic environment, they may change daily. What makes it so dangerous then? After all, it’s only water, we swim in it, drink it, bathe in it and use it every day for a variety of tasks, all without coming to harm. What looks like a cool, inviting pool could harbour many hazards including deep (or unexpectedly shallow) areas, freezing temperatures, diseases, undertow, currents, subsurface obstructions, and who knows what else.

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winners’ enclosure however in the next when Prime Defender HORSE RACING (20/1) put up a gritty display

by Timelord to see off all his rivals in the Duke of York stakes. Not too Second Guineas in a bad overall I suppose. fortnight for Special Duty On Thursday Dancing David – but only after French was a non-runner in the Dante, Stewards intervene as was Viscount Nelson. However the other Aidan O’Brien Quite amazingly Special trained horse that I gave a Duty was awarded her mention to, Cape Blanco, duly second 1000 Guineas prize obliged at 9/2. The style of within a fortnight when she his victory would give you won the French 1000 guinevery encouragement that he eas last Sunday after Liliside would get further yet and, as was disqualified and placed an unbeaten colt, he has to be sixth for going for a non-ex- a live contender for a Derby istent gap when making her somewhere. In the Middleton run. Special Duty now is a Stakes Flying Cloud was dual Guineas winner courtesy somewhat disappointing beof the Stewards in England hind the impressive Sariska. and France. Fortunately for On Friday Wajir was similarly them the Irish Stewards will disappointing in the Yorkshire not have to deliberate on her Cup and Agony and Ecstasy as she is not entered in the was another non-runner in the Irish version which takes Michael Seely Stakes. place this coming Sunday.

In the Irish 2000 Guineas on My selections for York last Saturday there seems to be a week proved to be something really good race in prospect. of a curate’s egg.

Aidan O’Brien looks to have It all started quite badly when a stranglehold on the race Peter Tchaikovsky and Call It fielding nine of the twenty On finished second-last and presently declared runners. last in the opener on Wednes- Of his crew I think that Jan day. However there was quick Vermeer has the best form in recompense awaiting thanks the book. Currently on offer at to Kaptain Kirkup who won 12/1 he has a decent each way the next at 6/1. It was then chance. Another of O’Brien’s a case of oh so near when with a better chance than his Gold Bubbles (20/1) was just form figures would appear to touched off in the shadows of indicate is Purple Heart. Curthe post by Henry Cecil’s Avi- rently available at 66/1 with ate in the Musidora. A furlong Bet 365 I suppose this could out I was pretty confident that indicate that there is a chance he won’t run so hold fire till she would hold on but Eddie Ahern conjured a great run out the day if you do fancy him. of the winner down the inside Two others with good each way chances are Shintoh (25/1 rail. We were back in the

with Ladbrokes) and Noll Wallop (8/1 with Bet 365).

Best of the English would appear to be Peter ChappleHyam’s Morana who might just have needed his recent prep race at Chester. My final selection though has to be Jan Vermeer with Shintoh fulfilling the “saver” role, but it would hardly be a surprise if any of the others obliged. I shall also have an each way go on Purple Heart if he runs.

In the Greenlands Stakes on the same card I fancy Snaefell to turn the tables on his recent conqueror Rain Delayed.

Also in with a decent shout is Croisultan. The TRI Equestrian stakes run immediately after the 2000 Guineas could prove to be a match between Indiana Gal and Pollen with marginal preference for the former.

On Sunday it is the fillies’ turn in the 1000 Guineas. Joint top rated in my system are Dance Hall Girl and Wrong Answer but I don’t really fancy either of them. Three fillies with progressive profiles are: Bethrah; Lady Springbank and Termagant. Of the three I like Termagant best but this will be her first outing of the year so I am crossing my fingers that she won’t be too ring rusty!

In the Tattersalls Gold Cup half an hour earlier I like the chances of Cavalryman to outpoint Age of Aquarius and Famous Name. The latter has really good recent form so will be a live danger but at his best Cavalryman can prevail.

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Hewy’s Coming Home Sheffield Steelers’ Jason Hewitt will be returning to the club next season for his 6th year with the team.

Hewitt, who also regularly ices for Team GB, scored a career-high 11 goals last season, and is the team’s best penalty killer.

“I’m delighted to be returning,” said Hewitt “I love the Steelers, I love being a Steeler, I love everything about the history, the club, the Arena. This is where I want to be now and for the rest of my career. We have had so much success and good times here recently, then last year came along and brought us all down to earth with a bump. We have experienced winning and losing and I know which one I prefer.” - Jason Hewitt.

Team GB coach Paul Thompson has given the Steelers’ latest signings his seal of approval, as coach Dave Matsos has recently secured the signatures of three GB internationals in Ashley Tait, Robert Dowd and now Jason Hewitt. “...Hewey is a man, on the ice and in the room, he doesn’t act it out, he genuinely cares.

He knows his role as well, he is very good in his own end something that’s hard to teach.

I use him a lot as a penalty killer and I trust him when he is out there, he is in control.”

- GB Head Coach Paul Thompson.

Hewitt adds skill and experience to the Steelers’ Brit Pack, which in recent weeks has seen the loss of Ben Morgan, Robert Farmer, and last week, back-up netminder Dan Green, who has gone to “The Dark Side” and signed as the Nottingham Panthers secondstring netminder.

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Sheffield Eagles 22 Batley Bulldogs 12 Eagles produced a great second half performance with Alex Rowe scoring two late tries to claim a dramatic win over Batley Bulldogs. Prop forward Rowe tries in the final five minutes to have the fans on their feet at Bramall Lane.

It’s now two straight wins for the eagles with Toulouse Olympique next up at the Lane on Saturday 15 May (kick-off 3pm) Batley had the best of the first half and could have doubled their half-time 12-0 lead but the Eagles apart from a couple of lapses hung in. At halftime coach Mark Aston read the riot act and then with ten minutes to go in a master stroke sent back on Rowe - and it worked! The Eagles were stunned as Batley took an early lead with Gareth Moore seeing his chance from dummy half and cutting through the Eagles line from 20 metres for a try. The scrum-half added the goal. Paul Handforth and Moore were controlling the plays for Batley with the forwards blasting their way through the middle.

Rowe came on for the Eagles and put in some big runs but the Bulldogs defence was in a mean mood. The Handforth and Moore combination almost sent in centre Danny Maun but the Eagles line defence held. At the other end the home side were taking a battering and the pressure told with prop Dave Tootill following up a kick to touchdown soon after he came off the bench. Moore added the goal. Tootill also got his second try but he was held up over the line. The Eagles were struggling to get out of their half and lacked the power and kicking game they had shown in the big win over Whitehaven. Half-time saw Batley go in with a 12-0 lead. The Eagles were a different team from the restart taking the game to Batley with some good passing moves.

A 60 metre break from Rowe set up the move that led to the Eagles first try. Rowe was held near the posts but the ball was put out wide and Tangi Ropati off-loaded to winger Ashley Thackeray who went in at the corner. Brendon Lindsay added the goal. Soon after Thackeray had to go off with a knee injury. Eagles narrowed the gap to two points following a break from his own half by Menzie Yere which led to Lindsay and the centre sending Mills in near the flag. Lindsay’s kick hit the upright. Moore looked to have got Batley’s third try with a break near the line but he was held up.

Batley tested the Eagles with a series of high kicks but a couple of penalties relieved the pressure.

Into the final five minutes and the next score was vital,that’s when Rowe exploded on the scene. The prop produced a perfectly timed run to blast over for a try near the posts. Ropati added the goal and the Eagles were ahead for the first time in the game. With two minutes left Rowe sealed the win with a burst that took him over under the posts and Ropati added the two points.

Eagles: Misi Taulapapa, Ashley Thackeray, Tangi Ropati, Menzie Yere, Danny Mills; Brendon Lindsay, Aaron Groom; Ryan Hepworth, Craig Cook, Trevor Exton, Alex Szostak, Peter Green, Dane McDonald.

Subs: Joe Hirst, Alex Rove, Matty Brooks, Ged Corcoran.

Tries: Thackeray (44), Mills (49), Rowe (75, 78).

Goals: Lindsay 1/ 2, Ropati 2/2 Batley: Johnny Campbell; Lee Greenwood, Danny Maun, Mark Toohey, Alex Brown; Paul Handforth, Gareth Moore; Byron Smith, Kris Lythe, Sean Hesketh, Jason Walton, John Gallagher, Ashley Lindsay. Subs:, Kyle Wood, Craig Potter, James Martin, Dave Tootill.

Tries: Moore (4), Tootill (23).

Goals: Moore 2/2.

Referee: Matthew Thomason.

Penalties: 8-2 Attendance: 1170 Man of the match: Alex Rowe

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A golf-trip-of-a-lifetime to the Bahamas awaits amateur Ross Dodge and his Bondhay PGA professional Justin Fores if they can come through the regional final of Europe’s biggest pro-am competition, the Virgin Atlantic PGA National Pro-Am Championship supported by SkyCaddie.

The tournament which draws in more than 50,000 competitors from across Great Britain and Ireland is now its 26th competitive year and will be sponsored by the UK’s award-winning long haul airline for the second successive year.

Dodge took his first big step towards a luxury six-day all inclusive trip to the island of Grand Exuma between November 23-28, when he won his club qualifying competition with a nett score of 66.

He and Fores now advance to Coxmoor Golf Club on Monday 7 June, one of 16 regional finals, where they will play one round of better-ball medal play. The winning professional in the regional final receives £500, and there are valuable prizes for the top amateurs.

The winners at each regional final throughout Great Britain and Ireland will secure their place on board a Virgin Atlantic jet for the exotic trip and the chance to compete in the Grand Final held on the Greg Norman-designed course at Emerald Reef Golf Club, part of the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort, which boasts the only ‘all butler’ service in the Bahamas.

The PGA National Pro-Am Championship has a prize fund of £30,000, with the winning professional at the Grand Final taking home a cheque for £5,000.

Ross Dodge, is a 21-year-old bricklayer from Sheffield. He has been playing golf for 11 years and plays off a handicap of seven.

Justin Fores, 35, has been a professional at Bondhay for eight years.

Last year’s winners were from Far Grange Park Golf Club in East Yorkshire, with PGA professional Darren Leng and his talented amateur partner Phill Killey collecting the trophy.

to go with his greyness to pull it off. Despite the turmoil, there will be some kind of scope to strengthen the squad and I would like to see us up there at the business end of the season. The first few games will be paramount as we need to hit the ground running. Sink or swim time.

The investment saga has been trundling on for as long as the Harry Potter films and I was bored of both a long time ago. I never thought anything of any significance would ever happen with it and I still don’t. To paraphrase an old football manager of mine, we have to pee with the todger we’ve got.

Strafford’s resignation didn’t stun me to be honest. I was informed that he had fell on his sword by a friend of mine whilst I was visiting my dear old Nan. At the time I was helping her look for her purse which turns out to be a microcosm of how the club should react. I simply carried on looking for it

in December 2008 have greatly enhanced the day to day business operations of the club. In particular, Mr Strafford’s work in communicating with our supporters has fostered a stronger bond between fans and Sheffield Wednesday.

The aim is for Sheffield Wednesday to be challenging for promotion during the coming season and as such, major work needs to be done to the first team squad.

Howard Wilkinson will work closely with Nick Parker and manager Alan Irvine to build a squad that is capable of taking the club back to the Championship as soon as possible.

As previously communicated, the board is still engaged in an investment process with a number of interested parties. There can be no certainty that these will successfully conclude in time to impact upon the first team rebuilding process this summer.

The board will continue to operate on the basis that no external investment will materialise this summer. We urge supporters of Sheffield Wednesday to reinforce their backing for Alan Irvine and his management team by commit-

ting to purchase season tickets for the coming season. The board and manager will consider all options in terms of the current playing staff. The main considerations in these decisions will be the need to deliver a strong squad and the board’s responsibility to manage the club’s finances.

Commenting on the Board changes, Interim Chairman Howard Wilkinson said: “I would like to thank Lee for all his work over the past 18 months. He is a true fan of Sheffield Wednesday and his efforts towards rebuilding this club should not be forgotten.

“It is an honour for me to become Chairman, albeit I stress that this will only be on an interim basis.

My focus now is on working with Alan Irvine to build a strong team and one that is capable of achieving promotion back to the Championship as soon as possible.

“It has been a tough few weeks for everybody who cares about Sheffield Wednesday but by working together, we must try to ensure that we are able to look forward to a brighter season ahead.” but we are rebuilding a squad that we hope will equip us for a promotion challenge and this will give us some leeway towards bringing others in.”

James Harper is the highest profile name to leave the Blades who have announced the list of players whose contracts are up this summer.

The former Reading midfielder made 33 league and cup starts after converting his initial loan to a full move in mid season.

Whilst Nick Montgomery and Gary Naysmith are both still in negotiations with United about renewing their contracts, eight others will be leaving the Club,

including Glen Little and Henri Camara.

Defenders Jonathan Fortune and Derek Geary have fought back well to overcome injury, Maltese International goalkeeper Justin Haber is staying permanently at sister club Ferencvaros in Hungary, and Ian Bennett will also depart.

Striker Liban Abdi and midfielder Sam Wedgbury are released after featuring for the Reserves and picking up first-team experience whilst on loan at Ferencvaros.

Kevin Blackwell says: “I would like to thank all of them for what they have given Sheffield United and hope that they soon find other clubs.

“It is always sad to see long serving players leave, particularly when they have served us well,

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The Sheffield United transfer see-saw is looking somewhat one-sided after nine players were released as their playing contracts came to an end.

The list was led by James Harper, Glenn Little and Derek Geary with six others also facing the chop.

And with rumours refusing to dissipate regarding the futures of many of our previously most dependable stars, Blades fans can be excused for starting to get a little worried.

How much credence we can give to the constant stories of newly promoted Leeds United being poised to plunder our squad remains to be seen.

A new name appears to be added daily, with Nick Montgomery, Chris Morgan, Jamie Ward and Billy Sharp all reportedly interesting our county neighbours.

I think logic would suggest that there is no way that all four will make the switch, but equally unlikely that none will.

My guess is that it will be one out of four, and that one will be the Leeds born Montgomery.

Admiring glances are also being cast over our squad by former Blades manager Neil Warnock

now in the hot-seat at QPR, with Darius Henderson, Paddy Kenny and again Montgomery being linked with a move south.

The upshot is that if half of all this is to be believed then we have got some serious work to be done before next season.

While I would agree that we need to start redressing the imbalance on the see-saw and add a couple of new faces to the squad, as I said last week the priority must be to tie up the futures of the backbone of our squad.

It seems that Bramall Lane will soon begin to resemble the Mary Celeste, which will make it very difficult for Blackwell to find players who in his words ‘can handle the pressure of playing for a club like Sheffield United’.

Thank goodness that we have the consolation that however bad things may get, they won’t be as bad as at Hillsborough.

WEEKLY FANS COLUMN Bunsen Bob

LEE STRAFFORD STEPS DOWN AS CHAIRMAN FOOTBALL www.swfc.co.uk

The Board of Sheffield Wednesday PLC (the board) can confirm that Lee Strafford has resigned from his position as Chairman with immediate effect.

Howard Wilkinson, who has been acting as Technical Advisor to the board, has been appointed as Interim Chairman. The appointment will end on 7 August 2010, the start of the new football season. The board felt that such an appointment was appropriate, given the club’s focus in the coming weeks on revitalising the first team squad and building towards the new football season.

The board would like to place on record its thanks to Mr Strafford for his service and dedication to Sheffield Wednesday. The changes instigated by Mr Strafford and Chief Executive Nick Parker since their appointment

HARPER HEADS BLADES LEAVING LIST FOOTBALL www.sufc.co.uk

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Bondhay PGA professional Justine Fores

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regardless without really pausing to feel sorry for myself. As it turns out, the purse was in her bag all along but I fear the easiness of finding it is where the metaphor ends.

Who knows what next week will bring? A new chairman? Investment? Gail’s freedom? Tune in to find out.

FOOTBALL www.sufc.co.uk The Blades’ matchday programme is an important means of giving our supporters both club information and interesting reading, mostly United based, and we try and produce a high quality and interesting issue.

As part of the Media Department’s planning for next season’s matchday programme, it would be of value to us to gauge opinion from supporters and readers of last season’s magazine.

In order to assist us identify the popularity and value of most of the components regularly used it would be most helpful if you could grade each of the following on a scale of 1-10 in which 10 is the highest regarded for enjoyment and value - and send to andy. pack@sufc.co.uk or mail to Andy Pack, SUFC, Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4SU.

WEEKLY FANS COLUMN Jon Warburton

Lee Strafford ponders poor old Gail’s predicament (possibly)

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