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GIVE THE GIFT OF GREAT THEATRE THIS CHRISTMAS Sheffield Theatres invites audiences to share the gift of great theatre with loved ones this Christmas with a host of gift options on offer from the Theatre.

Tickets are still available for this year’s must-see musical, Oliver! (until Saturday 25 January), the spectacular pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk (until Sunday 5 January), and The Boy Who Cried Wolf, an enchanting story for children aged 3 upwards (until Saturday 4 January). To keep the festive feeling lasting even longer, tickets are also available for the enchanting and much-loved ballet, The Nutcracker, which comes to the Lyceum from Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 January.

Gift vouchers are available in any denomination from Sheffield Theatres’ website at sheffieldtheatres. co.uk or by calling 0114 249 6000. Valid for 12 months, a theatre gift voucher allows your loved one to choose which show they would like to see in the new season at the Theatre.

With shows including Dreamboats and Petticoats (Tue 14 – Sat 18 January), Happy Days (Mon 17 – Sat 22 February), Dirty Dancing (Tue 15 April – Sat 3 May), West Side Story (Tue 1 – Sat 12 July), and many more also onsale, tickets make great Christmas gift ideas for all members of the family this year.

If customers are looking to offer more choice with their present, Gift Memberships are available from the theatre too. Memberships offer priority notice on all forthcoming productions at Sheffield Theatres, as well as discounts on tickets for shows throughout the year.

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Copley’s Column The final of the X Factor took place this weekend and it was no surprise that Leicester lass and former prison officer Sam Bailey was triumphant. Sam had been the favourite from day one and had been my choice all along.

I can’t help thinking that my money would have been better invested backing Sam rather the non-trying horses that I have an uncanny knack of finding or the under par football teams that have ruined my Saturday afternoons for as long as I can remember. X Factor was part one of a very good television night as it was also BBC Sports Personality of the Year, which is also always great viewing. I am feeling a bit like Mystic Meg as my prediction that the winner would be Andy Murray was correct. This was richly deserved mainly for being the first British winner of the Wimbledon Men’s singles champion since Fred Perry won it in 1935.

The funeral of Nelson Mandela took place, and it was testament to this iconic man that it was a grand affair with royalty, heads of state and A List celebrities in attendance. How nice to see in South Africa, nations of the world united in grief and respect for this great man who brought his country back into international acceptance.

The Basil d’Olivera scandal is now a distant memory.

We have also lost this week a superstar Irish actor, Peter O’Toole aged eighty one. He was best known for his starring role in Lawrence of Arabia, a film which established him as an international star. During his life he suffered from, and overcame, serious problems with alcohol.

This is always a tough time for public houses with Christmas less than a fortnight away, which was the reason for a smaller turnout on Thursday for an excellent singer and entertainer, Derren Boulton. His great vocal talent and choice of material were much in evidence, and it was heart- warming to see other artistes lending their support in the shape of Rachel Raynor, who appears there this Thursday and is not to be

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7) Not clever (4) 8) Stress (8) 9) Forbid (3) 10) Single male (4) 11) Path edging (4) 13) Tiny (6) 14) Greek enemy (6) 15) Oil over (6) 18) Gamblerʼs choice (4-2) 20) Useless (4) 21) Exposed (4) 22) Make a mistake (3) 24) Week (8) 25) Mid-European (4)

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missed, Russ Dennett and John Alex Celebrity breakfast has been short in numbers lately due to Bernie Clifton rehearsing his pantomime role. Bobby Knutt being busy and Billy Flywheel absent through work commitments. I was pleased to invite one of my favourite singer/songwriters. Steven Birks, who was pleased to see a few familiar faces.

On the sports front, we had on Saturday for the first time this season, the Sheffield double, with United beating Swindon and Wednesday getting an impressive win at Watford at the same time losing the unwanted statistic of being the only team in the football league not to have kept a clean sheet.

pub quiz

1. Who is the main charcter in the film ‘The Raiders Of The Lost Ark’?

2. Complete the name of this Scottish football club....

PARTICK ____________?

Wit RETURN OF Weekly ALBERT THE KINGS SNODGRASS

With...

Following the announcement of their massive outdoor show at Milton Keynes Bowl next summer, Kings Of Leon have added additional arena shows in Sheffield and Manchester for June 2014!

Kings Of Leon will return to the Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield for the 4th time on Tuesday 17th June!

Tickets purchased online and through the ticket hotline are priced £71.50, £60.50 & £49.50 including booking fee. Tickets purchased in person at the Arena Box Office are priced £68.25, £57.75 & £47.25 including booking fee.

Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 13th December in person at the Arena Box Office, by phone on 0114 256 5656 or online at www. motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk.

Earlier this year Kings of Leon released their Grammy nominated No.1 album ‘Mechanical Bull’ and have also announced that they will be headlining Germany’s biggest festivals Rock AM Ring & Rock IM Park as part of a summer 2014 European tour.

2013 saw Kings of Leon headline V Festival in August as part of a 23 date European tour.

Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 13th December in person at the Arena Box Office, by phone on 0114 256 5656 or online at www. motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk.

3. Which Port is capital of the Falkland Islands?

5. What species of ape has a natural copper tinge to its hair or fur?

6. Kim Jong-Un is leader of which country?

10. Which Norfolk city was the first in the UK to adopt the postcode system?

1) Neutralising agent (6) 2) Possess (3) 3) Midst (6) 4) Tap part (6) 5) Undercover operator (4, 5) 6) Mountain range (6) 12) Just make it (3, 2, 4) 16) Castrate (6) 17) Feeding vessel (6) 18) Pact (6) 19) Uncontrollable (6) 23) Choose (3))

SAM BAILEY CROWNED AS 2013’s X FACTOR WINNER! CONGRATULATIONS to Sam Bailey has officially been crowned the 2013 X Factor winner! You can catch the very talented Sam, along with her 7 fellow finalists on the 2014 UK Arena X FACTOR LIVE TOUR, which will visit the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on Wednesday 5th March, with contestants performing classic songs and viewer’s favorites from the TV series.

This is your chance to catch winner Sam Bailey along with Nicholas McDonald, Luke Friend Abi Alton, Hannah Barrett, Rough Copy, Sam Callahan and Tamera Foster singing live, especially for your viewing pleasure – and believe us, it’s going to be HUGE! An excited Sam Bailey tells us: “Getting the news that I’d be on the tour has made me realise that dreams do come true because now, after all this time, I’m finally where I belong and I can’t wait to get that butterfly feeling from the roar of the crowd every night - even though they’ll all be screaming for Sam Callahan!”

Joey from Rough Copy adds: “As Simon said to us, being on the tour is our shot at doing this professionally.

I can’t wait to perform for thousands.”

Tickets are on sale NOW so get booking and we’ll see you on the road.

Tickets are now on sale, priced £36.85 (£33.50 plus £3.35 booking fee). A limited number of family tickets (4 tickets, maximum 2 adults) are available priced £128.40 (£114.00 plus booking fee £14.40 booking fee). Tickets are available in person at the Arena box office, by phone on 0114 256 5656 or online at www. motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk,

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Last Weekʼs Solutions ACROSS: 6) Call the tune, 8) Why, 9) Eve, 10) Forceps, 12) Field, 13) Sauna, 14) Spite, 15) Scone, 16) Trout, 19) Burst, 20) Theorem, 21) Don, 23) Par, 24) Name-dropper.

DOWN: 1) Bay, 2) Blood, 3) Check, 4) Steps, 5) One, 6) Chairperson, 7) Evening star, 10) Flat out, 11) Sanctum, 17) Thief, 18) Worry, 19) Beeps, 22) Nap, 23) Pen.

“Do you want me to put a pizza in the oven for you?” I asked my wife last night.

“It depends,” she replied, “How long will it take?”

I said, “About 5 seconds.”

I was giving the wife a lift out of the house this morning when I suddenly stopped the engine.

She said. “What’s wrong?”

“I have a flat,” I replied.

“Oh dear. Who will you call?”

“My new girlfriend,” I said. “I’m moving out.”

I remember when Father Christmas first passed his sleigh-driving test. He came skidding down in front of the toy factory.’Have you passed?’ I asked.

Father Christmas pointly proudly to the front of the sleigh. ‘See for yourself!’ he called proudly. ‘No-el plates!’

I keep changing my mind what I want to order from the Indian takeaway tonight.

Think I’ve become a Korma Chameleon

7. In 69BC the Romans invaded Crete, which modern day city on the island was the first to fall?

9. Which poem by Rudyard Kipling ends with the line ‘And which is more, you’ll be a man my son’?

At work yesterday, I was told to do a Christmas stocktake.

Which was very kind of them, saved me a fortune.

It was Christmas Eve in at the meat counter and a woman was anxiously picking over the last few remaining turkeys. In desperation she called over a shop assistant and said, ‘Excuse me. Do these turkeys get any bigger?’

‘No, madam, ‘he replied, ‘they’re all dead.’

4. What alternative name was given to German Shepherd Dogs after World War 1 because of the German part of their name?

8. According to the Beatles, who ‘Picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has been’?

My wife’s locked herself in the kitchen in a rage, after a massive argument over how miserable and tight I’ve become since we’ve been married.

She’s in there now, ripping all the plates in half.

Settled down to watch Barrack Obama at the Nelson Mandela tribute event with my deaf wife the other day. Apparently, Space Shuttle Atlantis is due to have a baby next buffalo.

As you’re sat there on Christmas Day, eating your big dinner, leisurely watching the days films on TV and generally having a relaxing time, spare a thought for those less fortunate than yourselves.

The married with children.

I’ve been 90% vegetarian my whole life.

If you count the hours in between meals and when I’m sleeping.

I had a double stroke of luck tonight.

My mother in law died while knitting my Christmas jumper.

I’ve been charged with stealing faulty Velcro.

But my lawyer said they’ll never make it stick.

this week...

In the News 21/12/1910 -

An underground explosion at the Hulton Bank Colliery No. 3 Pit in Over Hulton, Westhoughton, England, kills 344 miners.

22/12/1965 -

A 70 mph speed limit is applied to all rural roads including motorways for the first time. Previously, there had been no speed limit.

23/12/1823 -

A Visit from St. Nicholas, also known as The Night Before Christmas, is published anonymously.

24/12/1865 -

The Ku Klux Klan is formed.

25/12/1990 -

The first successful trial run of the system which would become the World Wide Web.

26/12/1933 -

FM radio is patented.

27/12/2007 -

Spain becomes a democracy after 40 years of dictatorship.

Born this week...

21/12/1948 22/12/1984 23/12/1978 24/12/1971 25/12/1971 26/12/1972 27/12/1988

Samuel L. Jackson Basshunter Jodie Marsh Ricky Martin Dido Shane Meadows Hayley Williams

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THE EAST COAST’S LARGEST CATERING EXHIBITION On the 5th & 6th February, CATEREX 2014 explodes into action. Richmond Holiday Centre in Skegness is transformed into a bustling exhibition for those in the hospitality trade. The event is the largest annual catering exhibition on the East Coast and attracts a huge audience from all around the Country. Exhibitors come from far and wide to showcase their wares to those working in the tourism and hospitality industry.

The event celebrated it's 30th birthday last year and was a roaring success, not content with this the organisers behind this years event have been working hard to ring the changes for 2014 and are delighted to

confirm the attendance of celebrity chef Rachel Green. Rachel is a hugely talented local chef who has appeared on numerous TV and Radio shows. Rachel will undertake cookery demonstrations over the two day show using local produce from the trade stands.

With a huge number of TV appearances and demonstrations under her belt such as BBC Countryfile, ITV Countrywise, Market Kitchen, Street Market Chefs, Channel 5, ITV Yorkshire, BBC Look East, The One Show, Breakfast with Wogan to name but a few, the organisers are sure Rachel will be a huge asset to the show and give the exhibition a fresh new feel for everyone concerned.

Select Lincolnshire will be attending the event on both days and will take over the previously unused room to the side of the stage. Select Lincolnshire for Food represents Lincolnshire’s diverse food and drink industry. Their commitment is to celebrate the very best of what Lincolnshire has to offer for both businesses and consumers. Select Lincolnshire’s ultimate aim is to help members win more customers, sell more products and increase their profits. The ‘Love Food, Select Lincolnshire’ marque provides assurance of quality and provenance to consumers, retail outlets and distributors alike.

The exhibition showcases a wide variety of trade stands from bar supplies, fruit and veg suppliers, wholesale food suppliers to fish suppliers. If you work in the hospitality industry we guarantee something will catch

your eye. Take a walk through the four halls and enjoy a complimentary bite to eat or a steaming cup of coffee from the suppliers.

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The event is FREE to attend and open to trade only customers. Opening times:Wednesday 5th 10am - 6pm & Thursday 6th 10am - 4pm.

Sales for the 2014 event are now open. We are delighted to offer priority bookings to those who attended the 2013 event, therefore if you would like to book a stand in your usual spot, please book early to avoid disappointment.

The sales team are working hard to introduce even more new exhibitors to the event and we anticipate an increased number of stands for the 2014 event.

Celebrity Chef Rachel Green will undertake cookery demonstrations over the two day show using local produce from the trade stands.

“We are pleased to announce the dates for Caterex 2014. Tourism is the lifeblood of Skegness so where better to hold the event than in the town.

Caterex brings in a huge number of The event is only open to trade visitors and trade to the town and plays customers therefore exhibitors are safe an important part in the local business in the knowledge that those who try calendar.”

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DARNALL FISHERIES Weekly Psychic Article by Psychic Glynis

The Magical Connections of January If your birthday is in January then it will interest you to find your magical connections to the first month of the year 20014.

We are in the time of the Snow Queen who is also known as the Northern Germanic Goddess Hoda who is connected with fertility and domestic animals.

Those ladies who bathed in Holda`s pool quickly became pregnant and according to folklore legends when Holda fluffs her feather pillows it snows, this is how she earned the title the Snow Queen.

It is also said that when their is fog it comes from Holda`s witches fire.

Her festival day is January 6th when she walks between the two worlds of the living and the dead.

You can ask her to protect you during the cold winter months by saying: “All around me now the icy winter winds do blow, I call upon Holda the Queen of the Snow, Leaders of the wild hunt, great lady hear my cry, Watch over and defend me as you sail through the sky, By the elements of the Earth, Air, Fire and Water, Guard and protect your magical sons and daughter.”

Crystal: Amethyst Amethyst is the stone of guidance and it is said to have a calming effect. Lie on your back holding two pieces of Amethyst and feel the peace radiating through your body. You can ask this purple beauty for guidance when having to make a difficult decisions.

Animal: Bear You thrive for perfection in every area of your life You are fastidious about being healthy, well groomed, and stylish with an aura of dignity and self assurance.

You do not like criticism, but will heed what is said about you and act upon it. But in your own modest way you can be stubborn. Still hard work never hurt anyone, you are a wonderful problem solver.

Flower: Carnation Carnation people are wonderful friends who ensure things work out positively. They offer commitment and attract soul mate relationships. But they need to let go of anxieties so that they can show their true feelings Planet: Saturn Saturn is known as the ringed planet who’s name originates from Saturnus the Roman God who was father to Jupiter. An amazing fact about Saturn is that when Galileo Galilee first discovered the rings of Saturn in 1610 he thought the planet had ears and handles, now that is interesting!.

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Though work and career related issues may be on your mind, there are opportunities to kick back and relax with a movie, a show or even a pantomime. However, be careful midweek, as festive tensions could reach a climax and certainly need careful handling. Call now for more advice…

Family get-togethers could be on the agenda. Whatever happens, the chances are you will be very busy around the home making everyone welcome. However, there is potential for a festive fall out, but to avoid this, try to curb any impatience. Call now for more news and astral advice…

An office or works party may get this festive week off to a fun start. Solo? There may even be the chance of a clinch under the mistletoe. People from far away may be getting in touch, or you may be making plans to get away yourself. Delegate where possible, Taurus. Call for more…

Although you may be busy getting things sorted out, try not to rush around too much. A link between Mars and Uranus this week, suggests that a calm approach may help avoid tension. Yet, there’s potential for a romantic outing and lots of fun too. Call for your love scope in full…

There seem to be plenty of opportunities to get into the festive mode, both at work and amongst family and friends. Romantic opportunities certainly seem more plentiful. However, try to avoid a falling out with a friend or even a love interest. Call me now for your love scope in full…

The give-and-take of the festive season may set you thinking, especially if you’re trying to budget. You might forego one or two social events in order to keep your finances on track. Yet, your love life could begin to sparkle, as a romantic attraction may get your attention.

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A Sun Neptune connection may bring out the best in you and others. There are opportunities to volunteer on a charitable basis, as well as enjoying parties and get-togethers with friends and family. A conflict between domestic and career matters may need to be resolved.

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Though you may be busy, try not to be too organized this festive week, so as to better keep the peace with family and friends. A more relaxed approach with the ability to go with the flow can mean that you’ll find the days ahead a lot more fun and interesting. Call for more advice…

A link between Mars and Uranus could highlight a spat that could take the edge off a special night out. However, as Mars is now coursing through Libra, a solution that suits everyone may come from a friendly discussion.

Later, expect a surprise with an opportunity attached.

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Though you may be busy on the work front, you’re currently moving through a natural phase in which rest and relaxation can give you an empowering boost. If you feel a need for some time out over this week, take it, and use the opportunity to reflect on what’s best for you.

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A little organization could go a long way to easing any financial worries. Though it might be easier to do that last minute shop without counting the cost, a Mars Uranus link suggests setting limits and budgeting may make the week that much more enjoyable. Call for more advice…

You could have an uplifting week ahead. With plenty of invites and fun opportunities, you may be at the centre of the action and loving every minute. Yet, there can be a compulsive side to the celebrations which can make it much harder to have everything in moderation. Call for more…

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LACK OF SUPPORT HOW DOES THE AUTUMN AFTER HOSPITAL STAYS STATEMENT AFFECT YOU? ARE LEAVING OLDER On 5 December 2013, the Chancellor Osborne presented his Autumn PEOPLE VULNERABLE TO George Statement. Some of the announcements had already been made previously, but READMISSION many issues of concern to pensioners were Almost 150,000 older people have had no support on returning home from hospital and for those that did get some kind of help, a fifth (approximately 20 per cent) didn’t receive essential continuing support, warns our research released today.

Older people can be especially vulnerable and frail following a stint in hospital and it is particularly important that they are supported to manage health conditions and stay independent to prevent readmission. Currently 15.3 per cent of over 75s are readmitted within 28 days of discharge putting stretched accident and emergency services under more pressure.

The frailty of older people on their return home from hospital, is confirmed by the research conducted by research company PCP on our behalf, which reveals that 23 per cent of older people in Britain discharged after an overnight stay said that they felt very vulnerable when they came home and eight per cent did not feel able to look after themselves.

However, with the right and often very simple and inexpensive support, readmissions can be dramatically reduced. Since the establishment of the Royal Voluntary Service Hospital 2 Home scheme in Leicestershire in 2012, over 600 older people have been supported, with very low readmission rates to hospital among those who used the scheme (seven per cent within six weeks).

You can read our report on our website ‘Avoiding unhappy returns’, a summary of the achievements of Hospital 2 Home service in its first year.

Comparatively, nationally, our research found that just one in five older people received support through social services or the hospital.

In the absence of a formalised discharge care plan, the vast majority of respondents, over 90 per cent, received help from a family member or friend.

However, previous research from Royal Voluntary Service found that changes in family structures and circumstances, such as divorce and relocation, raised concerns about the availability of family support for older people. The same study found that 15 per cent of respondents aged 85 years and older lived more than 40 miles apart from their children.

Research shows two-thirds of people admitted to hospital are over 65 years old and readmissions within 30 days carry a cost to the NHS of 2.2 billion per year; Royal Voluntary Service is calling on hospital trusts to work with the charity and similar organisations, to make the transition from home to hospital easier through schemes such as Home from Hospital.

Royal Voluntary Service Home From Hospital schemes support people over the age of 55 over a period of six weeks after a stay in hospital by helping with nutrition, transport and integration back into the community. The service enables prompt hospital discharge, as well as reducing isolation and increasing independence and overall well-being in older people on their return home.

Overall, the charity supports over 100,000 older people each month to stay independent in their own homes for longer with tailor made solutions. Through its army of 40,000 volunteers, the charity runs services such as Good Neighbours (companionship), Meals-onWheels and Books-on-Wheels that alleviate loneliness and help older people. Royal Voluntary Service also provides practical support for older people who have been in hospital through its On Ward Befriending and Home from Hospital services.

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not covered at all. Nevertheless, the main announcements affecting older people were as follows:

• From April 2014, the Basic State Pension (BSP) will rise to £113.10 a week in line with the September CPI figure of 2.7%, giving an increase of £2.95 a week and £1.80 for many women who receive a pension based on their husband’s contributions. Had the RPI still been in place, the increase would have been 3.2%.

It means over the year the basic state pension will be £28.60 less under CPI than under RPI. Until earnings regain their value, the RPI remains the best indices for uprating pensions.

• From April 2014, the state second pension and millions of public sector pensions will also rise by the CPI figure of 2.7%.

• From April 2014, the means-tested Pension Credit Guarantee for a single pensioner is likely to rise from £145.40 per week to £148.35 and from £222.05 per week for a couple to £226.80. This would give the Pension Credit the same actual cash increase as the basic state pension, rather than the same percentage increase, and follow the announcement the Chancellor made in March 2012.

• To qualify for the Savings Credit element of Pension Credit, an individual would have to have an income of £115.30 a week and a couple, £183.90. The maximum amount they could claim would then be £18.06 a week for a single pensioner and £22.89 for a couple.

This is a reduction from £18.54 and £23.93 respectively.

• From October 2015, all those who reach pension age before the introduction of the single-tier state pension in April 2016 (including existing pensioners), will be eligible to buy extra National Insurance contributions as a way of boosting their state pension. The exact cost of the scheme is expected to be published shortly.

• From April 2014, the basic personal allowance for Income Tax for those aged under 65 will be £9205, but the Chancellor has stuck to his plans to freeze the age related personal tax allowances for someone aged 65 to 74 at £10,500 and for someone aged 75 or more at £10,660 until they align with the ordinary personal allowance. It is assume that in 2015 the under 65 allowance will catch up with the 65-74 rate and thereafter personal tax allowances will rise accordingly; including for

pensioners.

The Chancellor also reiterated the plan to introduce from April 2014 a transferable tax allowance for married couples and those in civil partnerships. Where one half does not have an income high enough to meet their tax allowance, they may transfer up to £1000 of that unused allowance to their partner. This will represent a tax break of £200 a year for around 8m couples, including pensioners.

Interestingly, contrary to statements previously made by Labour shadow chancellor, Ed Balls, George Osborne announced that whilst spending on benefits would in the future be capped, the state pension would not be included. The Chancellor also announced that the Local Housing Allowance would rise next year by the CPI of 2.2%, but would then be capped at 1% until the end of the Parliament. Local authorities would also be given additional help to freeze council tax for a further year, if they so wished.

The Winter Fuel Payment will remain at £200 for households with someone at or over the female State Pension Age and at £300 for households with someone aged 80 or over.

From 2015, winter fuel payments will be restricted to people living abroad in countries that have an average winter temperature comparable with or lower than that of South West England.

Hidden away in the Autumn Statement was a further proposal to give families a tax break if they build a ‘granny flat’ on their property.

From April 2014, those with an annexe lived in by a family member will qualify for a 50% reduction in the council tax bill for that property. The government hopes that this will encourage more families to build extensions and look after their elderly relatives.

However, the biggest announcement and the one which caused the most headlines the day before the Autumn Statement was the plan to accelerate the rise in the state pension age (SPA) in line with alleged rising life expectancy. The Government has already said that the SPA will rise to 66 by 2020 and 67 by 2028. In addition, the chancellor now plans to raise the SPA to 68 by around 2035 – affecting all those currently aged 46 or under. A further increase in retirement age to 69 is expected sometime around 2045, while those in their twenties are likely to see a SPA of 70 by 2055.

The Treasury estimates this change will save the state up to £400bn over the next half century. An independent review will assess likely lifespans every five years and will issue its first report after the 2015 election. However, contrary to the chancellor’s assertion, the Office for National Statistics latest figures show that longevity is falling. In 2009, men aged 65 were predicted to live a further 19 years and for women, 21.3 years. However, the 2013 data now shows the figures have fallen to 18.3 years and 20.6 years respectively.

GRANTS FOR MINOR NATIONAL PENSIONERS HOME REPAIRS (MINOR CONVENTION RESPONSE WORKS GRANTS) It is clear from recent figures produced A minor works grant is funding of up to £2,000 to help with minor home repairs for people aged 75+, who are claiming benefits and own their own home.

To apply for a grant please contact us: Phone (0114) 273 4646Email pshcityteam@ sheffield.gov.uk We will support you through each step of the application process, which can take several months, including time for contractors to visit your home to quote for work.

Repairs the money can be used for Replacement of slipped/broken roof slates Repairs to gutters and rainwater pipes, Small areas of pointing, Window and door repairs/ replacement, Paths, Damp proof courses, Electrical repairs, Repairs to steps/stairs What it cannot be used for Replacement of heating systems Replacement or repairs to boilers General modernisation Repairs/replacement of fencing and gates Repairs or replacement of outside structures not attached to the property Gardening work, Decorating

by the OECD (office for Economic Cooperation and Development) that Britain has almost the worst state pension system amongst developed economies in relation to its value against average earnings. A rise of 2.7% in the state pension is therefore going to do very little to address that position.

The freezing of the personal tax allowances looks set to continue for at least another year, and whilst some pensioner couples may gain from the transferable tax allowance proposal, many will have already lost money from the allowance being frozen and will find it difficult to recoup that lost income. The issue of the rising state pension age is also one of concern for many older people who worry about their children and grandchildren. There is a wealth of evidence to show that richer people tend to live around 11 years longer than their poorer counterparts, and those with particularly stressful jobs. For years, the NPC has called for a decent period of retirement, after a lifetime of work and this remains something we must continue to argue, particularly as part of our campaign to build a connection with the younger generation and the struggles they face. After the announcement, the NPC gave a reaction to the proposals. This is reproduced below for information.

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Thornbridge Brewery ale, bands, and buses were the talk of the town on Wednesday night as #NOTDRIVING staged a festival pub crawl to demonstrate how to get around to Sheffield’s best boozers this Christmas as part of its anti-drink drive campaign.

Led by Santa himself and a convoy of naff Christmas jumpers, the crawl touched down at six Thornbridge venues in the order of Hallamshire House, The Bath Hotel, Dada, The Stag, Graze Inn and The Greystones. Collectively, 121.8 non driven miles were clocked up between the 21 strong group as they walked and rode the bus to get from one venue to another - a route which spanned a distance of 5.8 miles. Regular passengers riding the number 4 and number 81 buses were together delighted and surprised to witness the Christmas themed gang, packing out their journey home from work.

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members of local bands including Sky Larkin, Screaming Maldini, The Hosts, and High Hazels; staff from Thornbridge Brewery, local press, competition winners and Not Driving staff.

Spirits were high throughout the night as guests sampled the new Thornbridge / Not Driving warming winter Ale, ‘Myrissty’ which is on sale throughout all Thornbridge pubs. The troupe was joined by a brass quartet at The Stag who lead them onwards to a soundtrack of Christmas carols – there was even some impromptu singing from members of the bands, who joined forces to harmonise the Christmas carols. Nicola Freitas, Head of PR for Not Driving, commented: “A lot of fun was had by all on the pub crawl, but there is a serious underlying message to what we’re aiming to do here. We need to keep people safe this Christmas and we hope that by highlighting Sheffield’s reliable transport system as a way to get around, that people will think twice about using their cars.”

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AS PARTY FEVER HITS YORKSHIRE SURVEY REVEALS EMBARRASSING BOOZE-FUELLED REGRETS AS the Christmas spirit hits Yorkshire, a new survey by Cancer Research UK reveals some revellers are still red-faced from last year’s drunken antics.

Dodgy dancing, flirting with colleagues and spilling secrets are just a few of the ‘morning after’ regrets uncovered by a light-hearted poll* launching the charity’s New Year fundraising campaign, Dryathlon.

According to the poll, 32 per cent of people in Yorkshire plan to cut down on alcohol this Christmas after regretting some of their drunken behaviour from last year’s festive party season.

Cancer Research UK is challenging men and women to sign up to Dryathlon now and pledge to banish the booze in January to raise money to help beat cancer sooner.

‘Morning after’ regrets include; inappropriate flirting with colleagues or friends (15 per cent), revealing secrets (14 per cent), losing phones, wallets or keys (7 per cent) and kissing someone under the mistletoe (11 per cent).

The poll also shows that 15 per cent of people in Yorkshire are most likely to feel like never drinking again over the festive period than at any other time of year.

Dryathletes can either get sponsored or donate the money they would have spent on alcohol to the charity. Supporters can register as individuals or set up a team and get their friends, family and colleagues involved to motivate each other along the way.

And for those who find the thought of four weeks completely off the sauce too daunting, there’s the ‘tipple tax’ which allows the Dryathlete to donate a £20 penalty to compensate for falling off the wagon.

One group of people who don’t lack willpower are the world-class Cancer Research UK scientists, doctors and nurses striving to beat cancer sooner. Survival rates for the disease in the UK have doubled over the past 40 years and the charity has been at the heart of that progress. But it needs more funds and more supporters if it is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

Cancer Research UK launched Dryathlon for the first time last year and was delighted by its success.

More than 33,500 people signed up across the UK and helped raise a fantastic £4 million to help beat cancer.

BURNT TREE HELPS THE CHILDREN OF SHEFFIELD WITH MISSION CHRISTMAS In Sheffield, local radio station Hallam FM is organising ‘Mission Christmas’ this year where they are encouraging local people to buy an extra gift and drop it off at over 300 drop-off points across the South Yorkshire region. Local Burnt Tree vehicle rental branch in Sheffield is helping with the Mission Christmas campaign by

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According to Louise Davies, charity manager at Hallam FM, “We are so grateful to local companies, such as Burnt Tree, who are helping local kids by supporting Mission Christmas. Without this vehicle, it would be impossible to collect the gifts and Mission Christmas would not happen. Many children will be having a very happy Christmas this year because of Burnt Tree’s generosity.”

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Yes, you probably had a fair few of those as a kid, but nowadays that is of course the name for our daily mystery noise game.

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by Mel Jaques could hear inside and outside, This week the Chief Nurse of and we’ve literally had scores of Rotherham General Hospital, incorrect answers every morning Tracey McErlain-Burns, invited from setting the central heating us to record a concert she had organised in the Hospital to a light switch. On Wednesday last week, just after we’d had a entrance.

The BeVox Community Choir metal tape measure guessed, on performed a selection of songs to the telephone lines came Julie for arriving visitors on Thursday Eastwood of Athersley South. evening. Visitors were bemused She thought it was the sound of and delighted by the choir singing around the Christmas tree with a ping pong ball coming out of a songs from Love On The Rocks container and bouncing on a table, to Another Brick In The Wall. which was absolutely correct.

Plus a tremendous solo from Well done Julie, who gets a new Clare Buckton of I Will Always digital radio to hear Magic on in Love You. The recording will be crystal clear stereo quality just part of our Christmas schedule of in time for Christmas. The game programmes for those who have to stay in hospital over the festive will return in the new year on the Breakfast Show, but in the period.

The BeVox Choir are always on meantime there is still loads going the look out for new members and on. welcome anyone. To find out more We have £1000 to win each day in visit their website at www.bevox. our 12 Days of Christmas game, co.uk Nightingale Christmas Schedule which runs up to the big day.

There’s also CDs and much more Christmas Eve 10am - 4pm The Mel Jaques up for grabs.

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Music Service Christmas Concert 4pm - 6pm Carols by Candlelight Talk to you in the morning, from Rotherham Minster 6pm - 7pm 60’s @ 6 7pm - 8pm John Denver In Concert 8pm - 9pm Ray Oxley’s Christmas Comedy Hour 9pm - 10pm Top 40 Request Chart of 2013 (Part 1)

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How’s the Christmas shopping going? If you are lucky enough to live in Doncaster or visiting the Frenchgate shopping centre there for buy some pressies, you can always pop into the Trades Club for a breather from the madness.

Clubs close to shopping centres can capitalize this time of year in the run up to Christmas. At the same time, we can recall Christmas past in our local clubs, wherever they might be or have been. Most people usually remember very clearly the children’s parties, which were a highlight of the club calendar for many. In the immediate post-war period, they may have been in humble wooden huts and tin shacks but it didn’t matter. The kids loved these parties, with sandwiches, pop, trifle and crackers to pull, entertainers, games and a present to collect at the end. Mothers would be on hand to help out and the dad’s probably not too far off having a pint. At the other end of the age range, older people and senior members were treated to a special Christmas meal and concert with free drinks as well as a bit of pocket money to spend. Club committees always set aside funds for these events but few can afford to do so anymore. There were pantomimes in some clubs whilst others took the kids to one nearby. Meanwhile, there would be special concerts for Christmas Eve, perhaps a ticket-only affair and these would quickly sell-out. This was definitely a time to get to your club early as it would get packed out. There was a long night ahead of drinking, socializing and entertainment.

Clubs could apply for a bar extension and having an extra hour of drinking time made them additionally attractive.

This is where the pubs lost out and also on Christmas day when most were closed.

Clubs often opened even if for Sunday hours. It might be the only day of the year some members made it to the club.

People could share jokes about who got the daftest Christmas present, sympathize about hangovers from the night before and discuss the size of the turkey. The club was the meeting point for families, friends and neighbours and can still be at this holiday time.

Why not use your club this Christmas- it’s probably much easier than venturing into town once you’ve put up your Christmas stocking. Have a happy and peaceful Christmas dear readers!

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Saturday 28th December

SCANDEL

Sunday 29th December

Sat 21st Dec Tues 24th Dec Sat 28th Dec Tues 31st Dec

JP MORRIS STUNNING DUO

GREAT ENTERTAINMENT

Tombola every night except Thursdays with Cash Jackpot House except for Tuesdays

ARUNDEL Ex-Servicemens Club THURSDAY 19th December

JUNCTION 25

FRIDAY 20th December

Saturday 21st December - Young Male Duo

URBAN SOUL

Sunday 22nd December - Female Vocalist

STEFFI ACKROYD

Tuesday 24th December - Male/Female Duo

STREETLIFE

Friday 27th December - Male Guitar Vocalist

MARK WILDE

Saturday 28th December - Male/Female Duo

DIFFUSION

Sunday 29th December - Female Vocalist

KIM B

Tuesday 31st December - Soul & Motown Duo

MOTOR CITY

Every Monday - Ladies Night & Raffle Every Wednesday - Take Your Pick & Tombola Every Thursday - Quiz Night Tuesday & Fridays are MARKET DAYS in the car park: any enquiries contact club

THE ANGEL 59 Sheffield Road, Woodhouse S13 7EQ 0114 288 0816 THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER

60s FANCY JAMDRESS NIGHT

FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER

THE SNIP

4 PIECE BAND - LATE 70s & EARLY 80S SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER

KARAOKE TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER KARAOKE THURSDAY 26TH DECEMBER JAM NIGHT WITH TONY LEWIS, PHIL, SEAN & DEAN SATURDAY 28TH DECEMBER

EMERALD ROCK BAND

FIRTH PARK WMC

56 Idsworth Road - Sheffield - S5 6UP Telephone: 0114 242 6321

WATCH IT HERE LIVE ON SKY Saturday 21st December FUN MALE DUO

EAGLESQUE

P.G. CHIPS

MOTOR CITY

TOP 6 PIECE EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND

SATURDAY 21st December SUNDAY 22nd December

JON ALEX

MONDAY 23rd December

SASSY

FULL FAT FUNK

Quiz, Bingo & ‘Your Numbers Up’

with several chances of winning increasing weekly jackpots!

780 City Road, Sheffield - 0114 239 7151

Les and Carolynn Welcome You to...

The Market Place - Chapeltown Tel: 0114 246 2570 Friday 20th December - Male/Female Duo

EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT

Join us in the Lounge Bar for the new format:

NEW WEBSITE! www.crookesclub1.moonfruit.co.uk

PAUL GRAHAM

THOMAS MARX

VERY REASONABLE RATES & THESE ARE NEGOTIABLE

SOUL SINGER

PAUL DAVID

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BIRTHDAYS, CHRISTENINGS & FAMILY GATHERINGS (AFTERNOONS & EVENINGS)

LANCE GOLD

Tueday 31st December

MARK GRAHAM

LARGE CONCERT ROOM FOR HIRE MOST SUNDAY NIGHTS

THE RIDDLE

Saturday & Sunday - Open The Box

Sunday 22nd December

MOTEL CALIFORNIA

TUESDAY 24th December

PLEASE SEE OUR CHRISTMAS ADVERT ON PAGE 15

THURSDAY 26th December

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY THURSDAY & FRIDAY

KENNY LYNNEʼS

SOMETHING OLD SOMETHING NEW FRIDAY 27th December

RELENTLESS

SATURDAY 28th December

TINSEL TOWN

SUNDAY 29th December

LOUNGE BINGO EVERY

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Pipeyard Lane, Eckington, S21 4FA Tel: 01246 432438

MON & THURS EVENINGS

LADIES DANCE NIGHT PLUS WIN A GALLON OF BEER

QUIZ NIGHT

GREAT FUN NIGHT

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT Wednesday 18th December

Friday 20th December With John Fitzpatrick

PANTOMIME

Saturday 21st December

Saturday 21st December

EBONY JORDAN

Excellent Female Vocalist

Tuesday 24th December

BIG STEVE & THE HEADLINERS

Thursday 26th December

BENJAMIN RIDLEY Top Male Vocalist

PLUS 3 TOMBOLA FLYERS

EVERY FRIDAY

JADE ADAMS

OAP SHOW

Saturday 21st December

STEPHANIE KING’S STAGE SHOW Sunday 22nd December

MICHELLE MONTUORI Tuesday 24th December

RACHEL RAYNOR Thursday 26th December CRAIG DEAGAN Saturday 28th December BEV BROOKES Sunday 29th December DENISE JOHNSON Tuesday 31st December CASEY CADENZA 2 FREE FUNCTION ROOMS AVAILBLE NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

SATURDAY 21ST DEC FABULOUS ENTERTAINMENT

DEAN ALEXANDER

ECKINGTON MINERS WELFARE

SOCIAL CLUB

The Best Weekend in Town

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

Every Tuesday - from 8:30pm

RAGGY DOLLS

CARLTON

SMITHYWOOD WMC

BINGO IN THE LOUNGE

TUESDAY 31st December

FREE WiFi

COLLEY WMC

READY STEADY SHOW MONDAY 30th December

Mulehouse Road, Crookes S10 0114 266 0114

& SOME FRIDAYS FOR REHEARSALS, SOCIALS & GIGS. Sun 29th (AFTERNOONS & EVENINGS) April GIRL GROUPWEDDINGS, TRY OUR MIDFIELD SUITE FORBOY YOUR FUNCTION,

SOUL EXPERIENCE

SEQUENCE DANCING EVERY MONDAY AT 8.00 PM

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Friday 20th December

BEARDSMITH Sunday 22nd December

HEROES

Tuesday 24th December

Smithywood Road - Woodseats Tel:0114 2551909

DYNAMIC DUO

SUNDAY 22ND DEC (IN THE LOUNGE) BRILLIANT FEMALE VOCALIST

EMMA NAYLOR

CHRISTMAS EVE - PARTY WE ARE HAVING A PARTY EVERYONE WELCOME - FREE ADMISSION NORMAL BAR PRICES / BINGO ETC OPEN 7PM TILL VERY LATE ENTERTAINMENT BY THE FABULOUS

DEMMI

CHRISTMAS DAY OPEN 12NOON TO 3PM ONLY BOXING DAY OPEN 7:30PM TILL VERY LATE BINGO ETC - FREE & EASY NIGHT SATURDAY 28TH DEC EXCELLENT FEMALE VOCALIST

STEFFI ACKROYD

SUNDAY 29TH DEC (IN THE LOUNGE) GREAT VOCALIST & INSTRUMENTALIST

VINCENT

NEW YEARʼS EVE OPEN 6:30 TILL VERY LATE

NOW

ENTERTAINMENT BY THE BRILLIANT 60S & 70s BAND

Thursday 26th December

EVERYONE WELCOME - ADMISSION FREE NORMAL BAR PRICES ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUES IN THE LOUNGE FROM 12:30AM

2 REAL

Saturday 28th December

THE MOODE

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Saturday 28th December

MARK TURVER

COEUR D’ALENE

MEALS SERVED DAILY

Top Male Vocalist

Sunday 29th December

Tuesday 31st December

RIO MADNESS

Own food may be allowed Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve

Tuesday 31st December

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Mon to Fri - 12noon - 2pm / 5pm - 8pm Sat 12noon - 3pm Sunday Lunch 12noon - 3pm

O.A.P. SPECIAL

Mon to Fri 12noon - 2pm 2 for £5.50

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CAITLEN BAILEY

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Tuesday 24th December

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MOTOR CITY

Friday 27th December

CHILDREN’S PARTY

Saturday 28th December

GRIN FACTOR

Sunday 29th December

DANNY HERROD STEVE PAVER’S XSOULENTS SUNDAY JAM SESSION Tuesday 31st December

EVERY WED - QUIZ NIGHT AT 9.30pm (Free Buffet and Big Prizes to be Won)

4pm Start - EVERYONE WELCOME

Live Entertainment

Tuesdays & Thursday 7pm-8pm

ZUMBA FITNESS

THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER (9PM)

JULIAN JONES

Every Thursday 12noon-3pm

Dancing with the Steel City Dancers

FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER (8PM)

First Friday of Every Month

NORTHERN SOUL

EVERY WED - POKER NIGHT AT 7:30PM (With RedTooth Poker) EVERY WED - POOL TEAM MATCHES AT 8PM

FREE JUKE BOX

Monday 6:30pm onwards

EASY DANCE - Tuition With Mark

NORTH & SOUTH DJ SESSION

FREE FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK

SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER (9:30PM) - Blues Rock

LA PLATA S.C.

SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER (6PM)

THE GAV COULSON GROUP

CONCERT OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC

With Julia McInally & Rob Dickinson - Families Welcome

353-355 Walkley Lane, Sheffield, S6 2PB

CHRISTMAS EVE (9:30PM)

PRIZE BINGO £500 ON 50 NUMBERS + JACKPOT PRIZE Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday

FANCY DRESS COMPETITION

Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday

CELEBRATE WITH US

Live Entertainment SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER

RACHEL RAYNOR FEMALE VOCALIST

SATURDAY 28TH DECEMBER

OPEN THE BOX - BIG MONEY

CHRISTMAS DAY (OPEN 11AM - 3PM)

Saturday 21st December

RED & WHITE DAY

FEMALE VOCALIST

CARNIVAL

• HD TVs • Sky Sports • BT Sports • Racing UK • Full Food Menu • Drinks Offers

P.J. LOUI Male Vocalist

SATURDAY 28TH DECEMBER (9:30PM)

Tuesday 24th December

MELODY LANE Welcome Back The Talented

Vocal, Multi-instrumental Entertainers Saturday 28th December

KEELY

BOXING DAY

SUNDAY 29TH DECEMBER

FOLK & ROOTS WITH SHAUN HUTCH NEW YEAR’S EVE

DRESS TO IMPRESS!

DONNA RAMSDALE Female Vocalist

Glamorous is the word ladies!! (and gents, of course)

Tuesday 31st December

THE PLACE TO BE IN HEELEY!

AJAYMale JACKSON Vocalist

www.whitelionsheffield.co.uk 615 London Road S2 4HT

Club Secretary 07917 063283 Club Steward 07917 063241 The Bar 07917 063293 1 MINUTE WALK FROM HILLSBOROUGH TRAM STOP, UP FORBES ROAD & YOU’RE THERE!

2 REAL

Fun Boy Duo ft Paul Walker & Glyn Davies

Sunday 22nd December

CARRIE MICHAELS Girl Solo Artist Tuesday 24th December

METROPOLIS

Guy Duo ft Bass Guitar & Drums Saturday 28th December

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS Sensational Boy Girl Duo Sunday 29th December

SAM MIGGELL

Excellent Female Personality Vocalist Tuesday 31st December

20TH CENTUREY ROCKS Brilliant Guy Duo

TUES BINGO & SUPER 5 BALLROOM DANCING WED THURS BINGO & SUPER 5 BINGO FRI LIVE ARTIST (Last Orders 12pm) SAT OPEN THE BOX, SUN SUPER 5 & LIVE ARTIST Snooker Tables Sky TV 2 Huges Screens showing all FOOTBALL MATCHES Child Free Lounge

(Children are welcome in the Games Room & Concert Room)

OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

The Chantrey Arms

EVERY TUES - QUIZ NIGHT AT 9.30pm (Free Buffet and Big Prizes to be Won)

JAM SESSION EVERY SUNDAY 8PM - COME ALONG & JOIN IN

Live Entertainment!

FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER - 9PM

80S DISCO WITH ROSCOE SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER - 9PM

FANTASTIC SINGER DEANO CHRISTMAS EVE - 9PM (TILL LATE)

80S DISCO / KARAOKE WITH ROSCOE

NEW YEAR’S EVE 9PM (TILL LATE)

BOXING DAY - 9PM (TILL LATE)

80S DISCO / KARAOKE WITH ROSCOE FRIDAY 27TH DECEMBER - 9PM

80S DISCO WITH ROSCOE SATURDAY 28TH DECEMBER - 9:30PM

FANTASTIC BAND 3FB

80S DISCO / KARAOKE WITH ROSCOE

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NOW OPEN UNTIL 1AM!

733 Chesterfield Road S8 0SL 0114 258 5864

Tel:0114 258 2095

The Home Of Sport In The Heart Of Ecclesall Road Welcome to...

13 Hall Road, Sheffield S13 9AG • Tel: 0114 269 7277

Saturday 21st December

www.sportsmansheffield.com 71 Harvey Clough Rd S8 8PE

THE PLACE TO BE IN NORTON LEES!

0114 255 1500

HANDSWORTH SOCIAL CLUB LIVE ARTISTS

Mon to Thurs from 12noon till close: Carling, Carling Cider, Foster’s, Tetley’s & John Smith’s are £2.50 a pint Small (125ml Measure) wine is 95p a glass

We Are Open All Day Every Day TOWNGATE, HIGH BRADFIELD, SHEFFIELD, S6 6LG T: 0114 285 1207

Sunday is Carvery Day

Monday is

Served 11:30am - 7pm

Tuesday is

Wednesday is Friday is

Thursday is

FISH

FRY-DAY

BOOKING IS ADVISABLE ON ALL DAYS (Food is served Mon to Fri 11:30am - 3pm & 5pm - 9pm & all day Sat 11:30am - 9pm)

TUESDAY IS QUIZ NIGHT - Jackpot and Prizes to be won - 9.30pm Visit our website: www.theoldhorns.co.uk

WOODHOUSE MILL WMC

582 Retford Road, Sheffield Tel: 0114 269 2910

FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE

TUES: ZUMBA (7PM - 8PM) £4 WED: BINGO AT 9PM THURS: CLOSED SUN: SUNDAY LUNCH

BINGO, OPEN THE BOX & 5 NO. BINGO

Friday 20th December

NICK TURNER Saturday 21st December NIKKI GEE Sunday 22nd December KEIRAN SCOTT Tuesday 24th December - Young Guitar Vocalist MARTIN GREGORY Thursday 26th December Childrens Fancy Dress (1pm)

CHRIS LAFFERTY PANTOMINE

Friday 27th December - Ticket Only - £3 For All Beauty & The Beast Saturday 28th December - Duo

BLUE ICE DAMION Tuesday 31st December - Ticket Only - £3 Each BROOKE Sunday 29th December

Mags & Michael Welcome You To

THE ANGLERS REST

Richmond Park Road - Handsworth - Sheffield Telephone: 0114 2430958 /0114 2442978

TRADITIONAL SUNDAY LUNCH £5.99 with a free drink*

(*From Landlord’s Selection)

SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER - THE ONE & ONLY

TREVOR

SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER

SANTA SUNDAY

CAROLS AT 4PM & A VISIT FROM SANTA AT 4:30PM FREE MULLED WINE & MINCE PIE

TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

PETE SHERIDAN TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER

ROBBIE MARTIN

CHRISTMAS MENU NOW AVAILABLE SPECIAL OFFERS ON FOOD & DRINK EVERY SUNDAY

KARAOKE WITH BOB & SUE

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Monday

QUIZ NIGHT - Includes Jackpot

Tuesday

BUSKER’S NIGHT

Friday DJ JON Saturdays - COMING SOON KARAOKE/BAND NIGHTS

DON’T FORGET CHRISTMAS EVE & NEW YEAR’S EVE TICKETS BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS SUNDAY CARVERY 12NOON - 5PM RESTAURANT OPEN TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 12NOON - 8PM OPEN ALL DAY FOR FOOD 9am - 8pm Bar Opens at 11am BREAKFAST SERVED FROM 9AM ONLY £3.50

FARM ROAD

Sports & Social Club PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUB Farm Road, Sheffield S2 2TP Tel: 0114 2729947

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME STONES/TETLEYS £1.85 CARLSBERG £1.95 CARLING £2.25 KRONENBURG £2.30

SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER

DAVID AUSTIN

SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER

DEAN ALEXANDER

TUESDAY 24th DECEMBER

DANNY HERROD

SATURDAY 28th DECEMBER

SIROCCO

SUNDAY 29th DECEMBER

PAUL SPEED

TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER

BEV BROOKES

EVERY THURSDAY - 8PM SEQUENCE DANCE & BINGO EVERY FRIDAY- RUSS ELLIOT

QUIZ, RAFFLE, OPEN THE BOX, STICKY 13

FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE CLOSE TO CITY CENTRE GREAT FOR PRE-MATCH DRINKS FOR SUFC HOME GAMES BT SPORT HD & SKY SPORTS HD BIG SCREEN

EXTERNAL SMOKING AREA

FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION UP TO 100 PEOPLE WEDDING RECEPTIONS, PRIVATE PARTIES, FUNERALS WITH DISCRETION, BUSINESS MEETINGS & CONFERENCES RING 0114 244 2134 FOR DETAILS Every Monday - BINGO & QUIZ in the Lounge

Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield Telephone: 07533543549 CRAIG OFFERS A WARM WELCOME TO CUSTOMERS OLD AND NEW

Every Thursday - LADIES BINGO NIGHT

CASH PRIZES Sunday 22nd December - Vocal Entertainer

ASHLEY KING

SUNDAYS

Tuesday 24th December - 60s to Present

CAROLYN CLARE

Thursday 26th December - Terrific Fun Vocalist

ELLIE GENT

Sunday 29th December - Personality Vocalist

GARETH LLOYD

DAVID WALKINGTON Saturday 25th January

NORTHERN SOUL

MEMBERS & AFFILIATED FRIENDS MOST WELCOME

Lisa & Chris Welcome you to the

NOAH’S ARK

197 Mansfield Road, Sheffield S12 2AL - 0114 239 8681 Friday 20th December

THOMAS MARX Saturday 21st December LISA Tuesday 24th December ROBBIE MARTIN Thursday 26th December JON ALEX Friday 27th December RACHEL RAYNOR Saturday 28th December ALFIE RYAN

Monday - QUIZ NIGHT Tuesday BUSKERS’ NIGHT & PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT- £100 Wednesday & Thursday FREE POOL Friday - OPEN THE BOX Every Sunday & 1st Thursday of Every Month SING-A-LONG & BINGO WITH BRIAN (1PM - 4PM)

WE NOW HAVE A DEDICATED CASK ALE BAR WITH 5 GUEST BEERS

ELLIE GENT

THURS 26TH DEC - THE VICTORY CLUB

CASH BINGO & 5 NUMBER BINGO Wednesday18th December

KEITH SENIOR

WALKLEY WMC

Sunday 22nd December

Friday 20th December

Tuesday 24th December

287 Providence Road Walkley - Sheffield Tel: 0114 234 8956

SECOND JOURNEY Saturday 21st December

KEVIN LONDON

RICKY ALLAN

ASHLEY KING

Sunday 29th December

Sunday 22nd December

LOUISE NASH

CLIFF ANTHONY

Tuesday 24th December

Tuesday 31st December

ZODIAC

Thursday 26th December

GARY LAINE

Friday 27th December

STEREO LOVE

Saturday 28th December

NIKKI MARIE

Sunday 29th December

POCKET ROCKET

Tuesday 31st December

LYNN GEORGE

FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE - RING FOR AVAILABLE DATES

CHRIS GREEN

Function Room Available For Hire, Parties, Weddings, Funerals Etc... up to 150 persons

A Warm Welcome from Jill & Steve

Malin Bridge Inn

Holme Lane, Sheffield, S6 4J2 Tel: 0114 2348241

SUN 22ND & TUES 24TH DECEMBER

BRASS ENSEMBLE STARTS 6PM WITH MULLED WINE & MINCE PIE

TUES 24TH DECEMBER

Except Wednesday & Sunday

Woodhouse Westend WMC 149 Sheffield Road Sheffield

WHERE’S WALLY?

FREE WI-FI•BT SPORTS

BEER TOKENS FOR THE WINNER + BINGO

MONDAY QUIZ NIGHT

FRI 27th decEMBER

PENSIONERS’ SPECIAL 11AM - 5PM

FOOD SERVED 11AM - 5PM ALL DAY BREAKFAST NOW SERVED 11AM - 5PM We Cater For Up To 100 People For Private Parties, Christenings & Wakes etc

MONDAY

DANCING WITH RAY - Line Dancing & Sequence Dancing with Tuition - Spot Waltz with Prizes

TUESDAY

POKER NIGHT Private League & Cash Games POOL LEAGUE New Members Wanted- Free Table

WEDNESDAY

FAMILY GAMES NIGHT, pool night, FREE table

Tel: 0114 2693 057

BINGO SNOW BALL - STARTS AT £50 NOW £90 ON EVERY SESSION INCREASING BY £5 EVERY WEEK WEDNESDAY MODERN SEQUENCE PLUS BINGO THURSDAY DOMINO KNOCK OUT FRIDAY & SATURDAY BINGO & OPEN THE BOX SUNDAY BINGO/OPEN THE BOX KARAOKE (3PM - 8PM) Fri 20th Dec

THURSDAY

PRIVATE PARTY

BILL & PETES SING-A-LONG

Sat 21st Dec - Male Vocalist

FULL SIZE SNOOKER & POOL TABLE SUPERB FUNCTION ROOM Air Conditioned, Private Bar, Seats 150, Catering, Live DJ - For Any Occasion Saturday 21st December - Star Comedian

CHRISTINE COLES Sunday 22nd December - Quality Male Duo MODS & ROCKERS Tuesday 24th December - Brilliant Male Duo REALISTICS Saturday 28th December - Top Class Vocalist LAURA LEE SIMPSON Sunday 29th December - Fantastic Duo TABU Tuesday 31st December - Knockout Duo NO STRINGS

PARK GARDENERS

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

Tuesday 31st December - Personality Vocalist

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DANNY HERROD

Tues 24th Dec - Sensational Vocalist

JP MORRIS

Thurs 26th Dec - Excellent Vocalist

LISA L’AMOUR Fri 27th Dec

FREE & EASY NIGHT

Sat 28th Dec - Young Female Vocalist

ASHLEY KING

TUES 24TH DEC - PARK GARDENERS

BROOKE

Tues 31st Dec - Personality Vocalist

RICKY ANDREWS

ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PARTY

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WOOD BURNER NOW IN THE SNUG FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE REFURB COMING IN THE NEW YEAR

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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER

DEAN ALEXANDER

SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER

SUE & PAUL’S ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

BROOKE

WEDNESDAY 25TH DECEMBER & THURSDAY 26TH DECEMBER

OPEN LUNCH & EVENING

FRIDAY 27TH DECEMBER - 12NOON IN THE LOUNGE

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SATURDAY 28TH DECEMBER

Fully Air-Conditioned Concert Room & Lounge Fri 20th Dec - Pop Rock Band

SUNDAY 29TH DECEMBER

Sat 21st Dec - Girl Fronted Group

TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER

Sun 22nd Dec - Male Trio

BINGO & OPEN THE BOX - FRI, SAT & SUN

Tues 24th Dec

GRAHAM’S FAMILY FUN NIGHT SUE & PAUL’S KARAOKE NIGHT SUE & PAUL’S ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT DISCO & KARAOKE - MEMBERS ONLY

0114 2457 806

STONEHEART

SHARON LEWIS BAND EVOLUTION

DAN KNIGHT’S STORM

JACKPOT STARTS AT £200

Wed 25th Dec - 60s Male Vocal

5 Number Bingo, Spin The Wheel

Thurs 26th Dec - Boy/Girl Duo

EVERY MONDAY QUIZ NIGHT IN THE LOUNGE WITH SEAN EVERY WEDNESDAY - SENIOR CITIZENS TEA PARTY 12 NOON FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE

Gary & Laura Welcome you to the ...

Bagshawe Arms

CROWN & GLOVE Stannington

Regular Beers & Changing Guest Ales

Cask Marque Accredited

Sat 21st December from 8pm

John’s 65th Birthday Disco & Buffet • All Welcome

Norton Avenue, Sheffield S14 1BP Tel: 0114 239 8609

SAT 28TH DECEMBER

SARA DANIELS

NEW YEAR’S EVE

BIG BASH DISCO & BUFFET FREE GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE TO TOAST THE NEW YEAR!!

Tuesday: Quiz Night Cash Prizes

We are Now Stocking BELGIAN BLUE 96 Uppergate Road • Stannington Sheffield • S6 6BY Tel: 0114 232 4440

JIMMY JONES

QUIZAOKE SHOW NIGHTS EVERY THURSDAY

THE BLUE BALL, WHARNCLIFFE SIDE

EVERY FRIDAY

STAVELEY CRICKET CLUB

DAMION

SOUTHEY SOCIAL CLUB

Southey Green Road, Sheffield, S5 7QQ

TEL: 0114 2325768 / 0114 2311101 Thurs 19th Dec - Guitar/Keyboard Vocalist

JON ALEX

Fri 20th Dec - Amazing Girl Vocalist

CAROLINE SILVERS

Teatime Entertainment In The Lounge (5pm - 7pm) PLUS BINGO & SUPER FIVE OPEN ALL DAY FRIDAY

Sat 21st Dec - Vocal Instrumental Group

ONE MISSION

Sun 22nd Dec - Excellent Boy/Girl Duo

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS Tues 24th Dec - Vocal Instrumental Group

HEROES

Thurs 26th Dec - Top Male Duo

ROADHOUSE

RIO MADNESS

Fri 27th Dec - Top Male Vocalist

AJAY JACKSON

Fri 27th Dec - Soul & Motown Trio

THE SENSATIONS

Teatime Entertainment In The Lounge (5pm - 7pm) PLUS BINGO & SUPER FIVE OPEN ALL DAY FRIDAY

Sat 28th Dec - Pop Chart Band

THE SPIES

Sun 29th Dec - Group

HEROES

Tues 31st Dec - Pop Chart Band

RELENTLESS MONDAY AFTERNOONS

Sequence & Modern Dancing

WEDNESDAYS from 8pm Start

All are welcome in the Concert Room Sequence & Modern Dancing

BINGO EVERY NIGHT WE ARE HOLDING OUR BEER PRICES

CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN THE CONCERT ROOM ON SUN LUNCHTIMES & TUE NIGHTS

Sat 28th Dec - Top Duo

2 REAL

Sun 29th Dec - Excellent Male Vocal Show

SENSATIONS

Tues 31th Dec - Instrumental/ Vocal 60s Show

READY STEADY SHOW VASTLY REDUCED BEER & LAGER PRICES ALL HELD FOR 3 MONTHS

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MON - THURS 12NOON - 5PM

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MEADOW

FARM Bar & Restaurant Top Class Entertainment & Dining at it’s Best!

Every Saturday Night!

When only the Best Will Do.. This is the Best Venue!

Limited Reservations are available for dining SATURDAY 21ST DEC - Great Vocalist (Xfactor & The Voice)

BONNIE

CHRISTMAS EVE - Great Vocalist

VINNIE

SATURDAY 28TH DEC - Male Vocalist

ROBBIE MARTIN

NEW YEAR’S EVE - Meal & Entertainment

RACHEL RAYNOR Ticket Only - £32.50

Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield 0114 240 1155

E5

WADSLEY BRIDGE WMC

THE HOME OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT HALIFAX ROAD, WADSLEY BRIDGE, SHEFFIELD S6 1LB • TELEPHONE 0114 231 31 51

Forthcoming Entertainment

SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER

THURSDAY 26TH DECEMBER

SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER

FRIDAY 27TH DECEMBER

AFTERSHOCK

SHINE

SHAKIR

ALAN TURNER & JIMMY CARROL

MONDAY 23RD DECEMBER

SATURDAY 28TH DECEMBER

TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

SUNDAY 29TH DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY 25TH DECEMBER

TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER

CHILDRENS PARTY ELECTRO 80S THE PJS

SOPHIE’S CHOICE

JOHN FITZPATRICK ICE

LOOK Bingo Monday, Wednesday, Friday LOOKATATTHESE THESEBEER BEERPRICES! PRICES! Early Flyers Sat & Sun with £300 guaranteed BEERS CAFFREYS £2.10 WORTHINGTONS £2 Super five & lucky five STONES £2.16 - £2.36 Open the Box up to £1000 JOHN SMITH’S £2.16 - £2.36

Prices right at time Prices right at time of going to press of going to press

GAMES ROOM

with 3 Full Size Snooker Tables

DARTS & CARDS ROOM

THREE CASUAL LOUNGES

FREE on Tues & Thur

FREE BOUNCY CASTLE AND SLIDE

LAGER CARLING £2.34 - £2.44 FOSTERS £2.20-£2.30 COBRA £2.20-£2.30 CIDERS STRONGBOW & KINGSTONES CIDER FROM £2.10

Do you want to join our club?

(WEATHER PERMITTING)

Full Membership Just £4 per year! www.wadsleybridge-wmc.co.uk BUS ROUTES: 13, 13A, 17, 17A (Stop Outside The Club) 79, P1, P2, 20, 53, 79A (Stop Within 200 Yards Of The Club)

WADSLEY BRIDGE WMC

HALIFAX ROAD, WADSLEY BRIDGE, SHEFFIELD S6 1LB • TELEPHONE 0114 231 31 51

KIDS XMAS PART Y

Monday 23rd December 6pm - 11pm £2 Per Ticket including

• FREE Pop & Crisps for the Kids • Special Present from Santa • Great Children’s Disco • Raffle with Amazing Prices inc. Bikes & Much More!

TICKETS ON SALE AT THE CLUB EITHER FROM THE DOORMEN OR BEHIND THE BAR

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED

BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT!

BRIMINGTON SOCIAL CLUB

HIGH STREET, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD

T: 01246 233700

CHRISTMAS EVE

NEW YEAR’S EVE

HEARTBEATS LOADED 50s & 60s Rock N Roll Band

3 PIECE BAND

Doncaster & Rotherham Club Listings

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Tel: 0114 285 1118 - www.bradfieldbrewery.co.uk E6

GREASBROUGH

WMC Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham 01709 551117

CHILDREN ALLOWED ON WEDNESDAYS BUT NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON SATURDAYS

Saturday 21st December

BREAKTHRU Sunday 22nd December

ANDY GALE Tueday 24th December

HUNTER BAND Thursday 26th December

ONE MISSION

ALBION ROAD

29 Albion Road - Rotherham Centre Tel: 01709 512545 Friday 20th December

ROADHOUSE PICTURE THIS Sunday 22nd December RUTH STANFORD

Saturday 21st December

Tuesday 24th December

THE RICHIE TAYLOR TRIBUTE Traditional Cooked SHOW Food Friday Home 27th December

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS Saturday 28th December METROPOLIS Sunday 29th December JON ALEX Tuesday 31st December

Saturday 28th December

THE RICHIE TAYLOR TRIBUTE SHOW

Sunday 29th December

RAWMARSH TRADES & LABOUR CLUB

MOD REVUE LUKE MURGATROYD Tuesday 31st December

CAUGHT OFF GUARD

BRINSWORTH

SOCIAL 01709 364435

Brinsworth Lane

SATURDAY 21ST DEC DENISE JOHNSON & MICHAEL C LANGTON SUNDAY 22ND DEC THE DUBLIN RAIDERS TUESDAY 24TH DEC ROADHOUSE WEDNESDAY 25TH DEC MARK BURROWS THURSDAY 26TH DEC BIG CITY SATURDAY 28TH DEC SARAH LEE SCOTT & LUKE MURGATROYD SUNDAY 29TH DEC FATE TUESDAY 31ST DEC JUST A GIRL MONDAY & FRIDAY: BINGO THURSDAY: OLD TIME & MODERN DANCING OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS LIVE SKY SPORTS NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Whiteley Avenue, Monkwood Estate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7QS Tel: 01709 522825

Saturday 21st December

BIG IN JAPAN Sunday 22nd December RICHARD YORK Tuesday 24th December BEARDSMITH Saturday 28th December THE GLAMMED Sunday 29th December ANDY GALE Tuesday 31st December ONE MISSION

EVERY WEDNESDAY - AUCTION NIGHT

OLD WHITTINGTON MINERS SOCIAL CLUB

Station Lane, Old Whittington, Chesterfield

Tel: 01246 451961

BINGO EVERY NIGHT

Every Monday - ZUMBA 6pm to 7pm Every Tuesday - POKER NIGHT Every Wednesday - AUCTION Lotting 12 Noon - Auction Starts 7pm Followed by BINGO - 9:30pm start BIKERS WELCOME

The Dusty Miller

Sheffield Road, Barlborough, S43 4TW - Near Chesterfield (2 mins off jct 30, M1) Tel: 01246 810 507 • Email: adrian.fazakerley@virgin.net

Christmas Day

SPECIAL 4 COURSE CARVERY ADULTS £45 CHILDREN £25

First Sitting 12:15 pm Second Sitting 2:30 pm

BOOKINGS ONLY (Just a few places left)

Christmas Eve

KARAOKE DISCO

TEL: 01709 363323

Members Only- Starring FLETCH Award Winning Personality Vocalist

THURSDAY 19TH DEC - GUITAR VOCALIST

Sat 21st Dec - Vocal/Multi Instrumental

SATURDAY 21ST DEC - KNOCKOUT SHOW

Sun 22nd Dec - Guitar Vocalist

SUNDAY 22ND DEC - TOP DUO

Tues 24th Dec - Vocal Entertainer

TUESDAY 24TH DEC - GIRL FRONTED BAND

Sat 28th Dec - Award Winning Vocalist

JIMMY ECHO JUST A GIRL

SAM & DAVE

SOPHIE’S CHOICE

THURSDAY 26TH DEC - IRISH CELTIC ROCK

THE DUBLIN RAIDERS

SATURDAY 28TH DEC - GOOD 6 PIECE BAND

WILSON ELLIS BAND

SUNDAY 29TH DEC - EXCELLENT DUO

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS

JON ALEX

STEVE ROSSI

JOHN McKENZIE

RUTH STANFORD

Sun 29th Dec - Vocal Entertainer

CHRIS LAWFORD Tues 31st Dec

JENNA MATTHEWS Tuesday Night Auction - 7pm - Finish

TUESDAY 31ST DEC

Bingo Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday

TOP MALE VOCALIST

Large Function Room For Hire Holds 250 People Available for Weddings, Birthdays, Parties etc.

LEWIS MATTHEWS ENIGMA

VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL 3 PIECE GROUP

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: BINGO TUESDAY: QUIZ MEMBERS & AFFILIATED MEMBERS ONLY SNACK BAR OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS COACH PARTIES ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

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All Prices Shown Include a 3 Course Special Christmas Carvery

Friday 20th December

FREDDIE MERCURY

Tribute By Pure Magic - £17.95 PP The Show Must Go On! Saturday 21st December

HARLEM NIGHTS

Soul & Motown Night - £17.95 PP Friday 27th December

SOUL MATES

Soul & Motown Night - £17.95 PP

Above acts - FREE admission for show only

DISCO KARAOKE

Check Our Website For Other Entertainment Dates

Saturday 28th December

ACOUSTIC ANGELS

Fronted By John Riley - £ 20pp

Dusty’s New Year’s Eve Bash

Or Show Only £5 Advanced /£6 OTD

3 Course Carvery Adults £20, Children £15 FREE DRINK - With Bookings Only

Bookings also available for Boxing Day & New Year’s Day Special Carvery £7.95 12noon - 7:30pm

Check Our Website For Menu Details www.dustymiller.co.uk

Dusty Carvery & Bar Meals Served All Day FINE CASK ALES NOW BEING SERVED

NEWBOLD WMC Thirlmere Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8EJ

Excellent live shows!

Sat 21st Dec - M/F Duo

Wed 18th Dec

DONCASTER RD, ROTHERHAM

Book Your Preferred Date Now.

2 Course Carvery Adults £10, Children £7 (A FREE DRINK for everyone who books in advance)

DIFFUSION Sun 22nd Dec - Female Vocalist FAYE PEEL Tues 24th Dec - M/F Duo THE BIZ Sat 28th Dec - M/F Duo FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE GYPSY QUEEN Sun 29th Dec - Male Vocalist CLUB CHESTERFIELD Chester Street, Chesterfield T: 01246 234200 ASHLEY KING Tues 31st Dec - M/F Duo EAST DENE SENIOR CITIZEN’S IGNITION SOCIAL CLUB LTD CHRISTMAS PARTY SAT 21ST DEC LAUREN PORTER SUN 22ND DEC THOMAS HENRY TUES 24TH DEC FAYE PEEL THURS 26TH DEC WAYNE MARCUS SAT 28TH DEC ANGEL MAY SUN 29TH DEC JOHNNY F TUES 31ST DEC GAIL ADAMS

Christmas Party Nights!

For Details Contact N.M.W.C on 01246 278849

STEVE ROSSI

SUN 22ND DEC - CLUB CHESTERFIELD

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IN OUR LUXURY LOUNGE Saturday 21st December

Friday 20th December

Thursday 26th December

EXCELLENT PERSONALITY VOCALIST

4 PIECE ALL HARMONY BOY BAND

Saturday 21st December

Friday 27th December

6 PIECE GIRL/GUY FRONTED

EXCELLENT MALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER

Sunday 22nd December

Saturday 28th December

VICKY LOUISE

SUPERB MODERN GIRL FRONTED BAND

TRIBUTE TO FRANKI VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS/ JERSEY BOYS

SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT WITH DJ SNOWY

Tuesday 24th December

Sunday 29th December

1ST & 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

SOUND OF THE 80S & BEYOND

ROCK/POP BAND

Wednesday 25th December

Tuesday 31st December

FEMALE SOLO ENTERTAINER

GIRL FRONTED VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL

TONY STYLES

CHRIS BATEMAN

Male Vocalist

CHRISTMAS EVE

ROB RUSSELL

THE FUTURE

WILSON ELLIS BAND

Male Vocalist Saturday 28th December

MELISSA Female Vocalist

CRAIG DEEGAN

THE RAG DOLLS

SHARON LEWIS BAND

NEW YEAR’S EVE Female Vocalist (In The Lounge)

AK 47

(In The Ballroom)

50’S ROCK & ROLL TO LIVE BANDS

LITTLE SAM LYONS

Parklands Sports & Social Club Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster, DN2 4LT Tel & Fax: 01302 349881/344825 www.parklandsclub.co.uk

ARMTHORPE CORONATION CLUB

THE PARK SOCIAL SP RTS BAR 2 Victoria Road • Doncaster • DN4 0LZ

Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster Tel: 01302 831393

Telephone 07872463929

WHEATLEY W.M.C EVERY THURSDAY

FREE FUN QUIZ NIGHT

BIG CHRISTMAS BASH

TINSEL TOWN

FREE RAFFLE & NIBBLES ON THE BAR - 9PM START EVERYONE MOST WELCOME

WITH STEVE MAC - UP TO £1000 CASH RAFFLE & MANY OTHER PRIZES ON THE NIGHT FOOD & GAMES - FANCY DRESS OPTIONAL

Sunday 22nd December - Excellent Male Vocal

DERREN BOULTON

SHAKIR

Morley Road, Doncaster DN1 2TN Tel: 01302 360984 ENTERTAINMENT

SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER

Saturday 21st December - Star Trio

COAST

SAT 21ST DECEMBER

TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER - COMEDIAN

DAWN ALLEN

SHARON LEWIS BAND

THURSDAY 26TH DECEMBER - COMEDIAN

CHRISTINE COLE

SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER

THERESA KNOWLES

SOUND CRAFT

SUNDAY 29TH DECEMBER - BAND

TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

Tuesday 24th December - Brilliant Male Duo

JIMMY CAROL

20TH CENTURY ROCKS

Thursday 26th December - Outstandings York Band Friday 27th December - Star Trio From Yorks

EXCELLENT ENTERTAINER

EAGLESQUE

Saturday 28th December - Excellent Yorks Band

ADRENALIN BROTHERS

SILK CUT TOP DUO

TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

Sunday 29th December - Top Female Vocal

KAREN STAR

THURDAY 26TH DEC - BOXING DAY NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN

TICKET ONLY - BUFFET & NEW YEAR’S EVE DRAW

Tuesday 31st December - Soul Tamla to Disco

HARLEM NIGHTS

GREAT SINGER

Every Wednesday - BINGO with ALL CASH PRIZES! Last Friday of Every Month NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN

FRIDAY: QUIZ NIGHT SUNDAY: STEVE MAC DISCO / KILLER POOL FOOD NOW BEING SERVED 12noon - 6pm Mon to Fri BIG SCREEN SKY SPORTS Showing All Live Football OPEN: MON-SUN Open From 12noon

WITH SNOWY AND GUEST DJs FROM 7PM - 1AM - GREAT DANCE NIGHT FIND US ON FACEBOOK ALL SKY SPORTS SHOWN FREE POOL ALL DAY EVERY DAY • NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS

ROSTHOLME BARNBY DUN SOCIAL CLUB SOCIAL CLUB 128 Askern Rd, Bentley Tel: 01302 873201

EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

COUNTRY NIGHT & BINGO Wednesday 18th December

PETE JONES Friday 20th December

GARY HAYNES DUO Tuesday 24th December - Duo

VIVA

Friday 27th December

KEN DURRANS Tuesday 31st December - Rock & Roll

MOONSHINERS

EVERY TUESDAY (VIEWING FROM 3:30PM)

AUCTION - 6:30PM EVERY THURSDAY

SEQUENCE DANCING TO A LIVE BAND

91 Woodfield Rd, Doncaster , DN4 8HN Tel: 01302 853446

BINGO BONUS NIGHT

EVERY WEDNESDAY! Wednesday 18th December

KIRSTY ANNE

YOUNG FEMALE VOCALIST

Saturday 21st December

ANDY ASH DUO TOP COUNTRY

Tuesday 24th December

JOE HODGKINSON YOUNG MALE VOCALIST

Saturday 28th December

WOODFIELD SOCIAL CLUB

Sat 21st Dec - Boy/Girl Duo

MIDNIGHT DUO

EVERY MONDAY

Sun 22nd Dec - Male Vocal

Quiz Night & Play Your Cards Right

Tues 24th Dec - Male Vocal

EVERY TUESDAY

LUKE MURGATROYD DAVE LLOYD

Thurs 26th Dec - Male Vocal

Ladies Night Chair Dancing/ Burlesque

Sat 28th Dec - Boy/Girl Duo

EVERY WEDNESDAY

RICHARD YORK SONYX

Poker Night - Members Only

STU PETER’S TRIO

Sun 29th Dec - Female Vocal

Tuesday 31st December

Tues 31st Dec - Male Vocal

Bingo & Play Your Cards Right

Every 3rd Friday of the month

FIRST SATURDAY IN EVERY MONTH

COUNTRY

RICHIE RICHARDS VOCAL & KEYBOARD

Wednesday 1st January

DAMION

50S & 60S GUITAR VOCAL

01302 882 936

Off High Street, Barnby Dun,Doncaster DN3 1DS

LAUREN KAYE JON DEAN

SNOWY’S SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT

EVERY FRIDAY & SUNDAY

Don’t forget our £1 draw on Sunday Nights

Karaoke

Every Wednesday: COUNTRY & WESTERN

www.woodfieldsocial.co.uk

With The Dalton Johns Band & Guests

Every Monday: BINGO

Membership Available Anytime

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Tel: 0114 285 1118 - www.bradfieldbrewery.co.uk E8 SCAWTHORPE SOCIAL CLUB Eskdale Drive, Doncaster, DN5 9NT Tel: 01302 562 723

WED 18TH DECEMBER

THURS 26TH DECEMBER

MALE SOLO

TRIBUTE 60S HARMONY BAND

DAMION

DONCASTER TRADES South Mall, Frenchgate Centre, Doncaster Starts At £500! And Up To £1,000! - Sun, Wed & Fri

THE SHARP BEATS

FRI 20TH DECEMBER

FRI 27TH DECEMBER

SUPERB BOY/GIRL DUO

MALE SOLO ARTISTE

SEASIDE RENDEZVOS

Fantastic Facilities Are Right Here At The Trades, Inside The Frenchgate Centre

DANNY TETLEY

SAT 21ST DECEMBER

SAT 28TH DECEMBER

LIVE T REX CLASSIC POP BAND

CHART SOUL BAND

T ROX

SUN 22ND DECEMBER

TOUCH & GO

Friday 20th Dec - 1pm Start - COUNTRY & WESTERN

SUN 29TH DECEMBER

Saturday 21st Dec - GREAT ENTERTAINMENT

BRILLIANT MALE POP DUO

Tuesday 24th Dec - 2pm Start - STAR TV ENTERTAINER

CAROLANN B

VEGAS

SECOND JOURNEY

TUES 24TH DECEMBER

TUES 31ST DECEMBER

5 PIECE REGGAE BAND

INDIE POP ROCK BAND

VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL POP DUO

REGGAE ROCKS

THE FILTHY RICH

HYSTRYONYX

DANNY TETLEY

Friday 27th Dec - 1pm Start - COUNTRY & WESTERN

TREVOR COOPER

DUNSCROFT

Saturday 28th Dec - EXCELLENT MALE SOLO ACT

Live Entertainment

Tuesday 31st Dec - 2pm Start - SUPERB BOY GIRL DUO

NEIL KAYE

SOCIAL CLUB

SIROCCO

Every Fri, Sat & Sun

Fri 20th Dec - Girl Vocalist

Tel: 01302 326313

EBONY JORDAN Sat 21st Dec - Male/Female Duo

COEUR D’ALENE Sun 22nd Dec - Female Vocalist

CAT DIVA

Tues 24th Dec - Vocal/Instrumental

www.doncastertrades.co.uk

THE REGENT Hotel & Restaurant

LAURA MAGANN

Making every occasion a Special occasion

ANDY LEE MARSH

THURSDAY 26TH DECEMBER

TRIPLE X TRIO Wed 25th Dec - Class Vocalist

Thursday 26th Dec - Male Vocalist

Fri 27th Dec - See Poster For Artist GOLF SOCIETY EVENING Sat 28th Dec - Vocal Instrumental

STAT BAND

Sun 29th Dec - X Factor Finalist

TREVOR CRAIG

ACOUSTIC ANGELS

£5 ON THE DOOR

Tues 31st Dec - Very Good Vocalist

ELLIE GENT

Regent Square, Doncaster, DN1 2DS Tel: 01302 364180

TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO

ALL SPORTS TV

FUNCTION ROOMS FOR HIRE TEL: 01302 845 637 200 Station Rd, Dunscroft DN7 4JR

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WOODFIELD SOCIAL CLUB

91 Woodfield Rd, Doncaster , DN4 8HN Tel: 01302 853446 CHRISTMAS EVE - B/G DUO COEUR D’ALENE SATURDAY 28TH DECEMBER - £6 ENTRY PHIL HALEY AND HIS COMMENTS Rock & Roll Night NEW YEARS EVE - MEMBERS ONLY CAROLINE SILVERS www.woodfieldsocial.co.uk Membership Available Anytime

BENTLEY WEST END SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

Cusworth Road, Doncaster DN5 9RF Tel: 01302 876340 Sat 21st Dec

MANIC MONDAY

Sun 22nd Dec

GUITARS & STRIPES

Tues 24th Dec

2 REAL (POP & COMEDY)

Thurs 26th Dec

MARTIN BURTIN’S SOUL MEN

Sat 28th Dec

EMPERORS (ROCK GROUP)

Sun 29th Dec

TOP GUN (ROCK GROUP)

Tues 31st

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS

TUESDAY 7TH JANUARY CHRISTMAS PANTOMINE 4:30PM START

WEDNESDAY

Beauty & The Beast

BINGO NIGHT FIRST HOUSE 8.50 PM

MON, TUES, WED, THURS (ALL DAY) & FRI (UNTIL 6PM)

THURSDAY POKER NIGHT CASH PRIZES ON THE NIGHT 8.00 PM FRIDAY

COMEDY & POP

FOSTER’S £2.25 • JOHN SMITH’S SMOOTH £2

MONDAY QUIZ NIGHT 9.00 PM FREE ENTRY PRIZE: A GALLON OF BEER

£2 CHILDREN £3 ADULTS

BINGO NIGHT FIRST HOUSE 9.00 PM TOTE DOUBLE DRAW DRAWN 10.00 PM

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What’s on at The Consort in 2014 Friday 17th

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DISCO BOOKING CENTRE Mobile, Karaoke, Wedding DJ.s covering Yorkshire & Derbyshire

Introducing Disco Booking Centre Let-Down Service For all your Emergency/Last Minute Discos We provide a DJ so that your party can still go ahead (Subject to availabilty)

BOOKING LINE 0114 254 4243

ENJOY A NIGHT AT THE RACES..

...ON THE BIG SCREEN COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL RACE NIGHT SERVICE TEL: 01302 884725 / 844532 MOB: 07890 308053

Saturday 18th

GLAM ROCK DISCO and 3 COURSE DINNER and coffee

Wed 22nd

Wedding Open Evening Event - 5pm-9pm

Friday 24th

Motown And Soul Disco and 3 COURSE DINNER and coffee

£16.25

Popular Comedian including DISCO and 2 course supper

£29.95

Friday 31st

Telephone: 01246 252868

January

THE RAG DOLLS – fantastic show – 5 piece tribute to the Four Seasons and Jersey Boys including 2 course supper and our Resident Disco till close £20.50

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FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER - STARTS 9PM

SUE & PAUL’S KARAOKE SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

NON COMPIS MENTUS FRIDAY 27TH DECEMBER - STARTS 9PM

SUE & PAUL’S KARAOKE

FRIDAY 28TH DECEMBER - FABULOUS 80S SOUL BAND

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Saturday 1st

Dance Floor Grooves Disco

Friday 7th

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£19.95

Friday 14th

Brasserie Valentines Disco and 3 course dinner with coffee

£16.25

Thursday 20th

SENIORS LUNCH with 3 course meal & entertainment by Paul Anthony and glass

Friday 21st

STAXAMOTOWN – Live Male 5 piece band back by demand includes 2 course

and 3 COURSE DINNER and coffee

£16.25

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MARCH

supper and Resident Disco

£19.95

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by Clint Walker

After last my escapades last week, when things didn’t go too well, I thought that things could only get better…..

My preparation for my latest fishing session was extensive; I’d covered all my bases with bait and tackle fully intending to do a blog about bread fishing, or more specifically, using some of my favourite Marukyu products to boost my chances of catching on the humble loaf. My krill powder was packed, Crayfish and Sanagi liquid and a recent addition to the catalogue, Credence Marine liquid were ready to go, so I only had to rock up at the fishery and that would be that!

So I did, early enough for it still to be dark, early enough to get the peg most suitable, early enough to have time to watch the water for any indications from the warm comfort of my van as I overlooked the pool….early enough to enjoy the peaceful misty morning as the birds began their song….early enough for my phone to bleep as a text arrived…….. Do you need these boots? Or this tackle box? The message from my wife, now some considerable distance away, had me winked at me mockingly…… Surely she was not looking at my muck boots, the ones I would need to negotiate the sticky mire at the waterside, nor could she possibly be wondering if I needed the tackle box I’d carefully packed last night….could she?!? She was…….

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before I put them on, and that my terminal gear would no doubt still be resting by the back door, ready to be picked up on the way out and that my session, which I had looked forward to all week, wasn’t going to happen….. I had no spare boots, nor any tackle after a much needed clear out of the back of the van, so I was doomed to return home and do what all anglers should do in the situation; sulk….and I’m good at that!

So my day, carefully put aside for fishing, was instead spent writing up articles and planning forthcoming features for various media outlets.

I found time to tidy things up which had been waiting weeks for completion, so although not completely wasted, it left me wondering how on earth I ever found time to actually go fishing!

Outside, the sun was shining, the weather was warm, and I’m sure the fish were crashing over the spots I’d picked to fish, but at least I managed to get some work done, some bits boxed off and clear my mind ready for next time.

Tomorrow (or today as you read this) is Friday, so I will be sat by the water watching the tip and hoping it will slowly pull round as I sit in the forecast rain. Hopefully, having packed the van once more, laid out tomorrow’s foul weather gear and fuelled up, I will forget nothing and be able to enjoy a few hours of blissful relaxation, take the required amount of photographs to give me social media ammunition for the following week and perhaps even catch some fish…… and I think I’ll turn my phone off this time……

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At the time of writing it looks as though there will be only five races televised on Channel 4 this Saturday. These are four from Ascot (1.50 through to 3.35) and the 2.05 from Haydock.

No doubt another will be added later for the purposes of the Scoop 6. At Ascot the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle has a decent look to it if all stand their ground and the Grade 3 Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle looks to be an ultracompetitive race, with resulting difficulty for punters.

3.35 The Ladbroke, (A Handicap Hurdle), Grade 3, 4yo+, 2m: When going through the entries for this it quickly became apparent that it would be a very difficult one to call. There were numerous career-best performances last time out and several that had very good lifetime ratings that had either under-performed or come to grief on their last runs. These factors, when coupled with the progressive form of some of the contenders, lead to a tricky race to solve.

Those that had career-best times last time out were: Rolling Star; Moujik Borget; Shotavodka; Alaivan; City Slicker; Chatterbox; and Dell’ Arca. Other notable LTO performances in my system came from: Dunraven Storm; Chris Pea Green; and Willow Saviour. Weight could well be the deciding factor in this result so the lightly-weighted Venetia Williams inmate Moujik Borget gets a narrow vote to come out on top. The reserve list comprises (in order of preference): Rolling Star; Shotavodka; Alaivan; 2.25 Wessex Youth Trust Long Walk Hurdle, City Slicker; Dunraven Storm; Chatterbox; Grade 1, 4yo+, 3m 1f: Chris Pea Green; and Willow Saviour.

The times recorded in the Newbury Long Distance Hurdle won by Celestial Hero were Haydock: quite exceptional for the ground conditions in 2.05 One Stop Energy Tommy Whittle my view. Accordingly I reckon that the first Handicap Chase, 4yo+, 0-145, 3m: four home there will dominate the finish here, Based on Tutchec’s race at Carlisle, where he leading to a relatively straightforward choice finished third, Nick Alexander’s Wicklow Lad of Celestial Hero as the most likely winner of should have a sporting chance of success in this. this. His 17 length victory (over Medinas) at From that Carlisle race the winner, Tutchec has Newbury should take some reversing by those gone on to score again and the sixth placed Zaru that finished behind him that day – Medinas, has since also won, giving the form a fairly solid Reve De Sivola and At Fishers Cross. At look to it. The extra distance of this race should Fishers Cross, who has 22 lengths to make up not prove to be a hindrance as the selection has on the selection, is on offer at 11/8 ante-post, won at the trip and, if most stand their ground, with Celestial Hero 9/4, Reve De Sivola 9/1and he should have a relatively light weight to carry.

Medinas 16/1.The others look to have plenty The selection also holds an entry for Newcastle to find on my ratings although Grands Crus and Salubrious could be dangerous if putting on Saturday however so check where he runs their best foot forward and Irish raider Mala on the day. Wherever he runs he should have Beach, with decent form in the book, could be a decent chance. The first reserve slot for this race goes to Cedre Bleu followed by: Giorgio unexposed at the trip.

Quercus; Loch Ba; No Planning; Solix; and 3.00 Mappin & Webb Silver Cup Handicap Tartak. Donald McCain’s Sydney Paget can also play a part after his last time out success Chase, Listed, 4yo+, 3m: The vote here goes to Hennessy hero Triolo over an extra furlong at this track despite not recording a rating in my system that day.

Ascot: 1.50 BGC Partners Handicap Chase, 4yo+, 0-140, 2m 1f: All bar two (Next Sensation (UR) and The Sneezer (PU)) recorded respectable speed figures in their last runs. I still harbour hope that the Carlisle race won by Cloudy Too will turn out to be pretty good form despite those that ran having not so far franked it very well in their subsequent runs. This leads me to select Richard Lee’s Grey Gold for this. He has some decent form in the book and has been given a little longer by his trainer to get over the Carlisle exertions. Most of the others ran well on their most recent outings and are clustered closely together in my assessment of their last runs. The reserve pecking order is: Filbert; Consigliere; Ulck Du Lin; Pendra; Elenika; Tetlami; Wings of Smoke; and Lancetto, although Next Sensation only needs to get round intact to be a danger as well.

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D’Alene who won that race with authority and in a career best time in my system. This is a lesser race than the Hennessy and, providing that he has recovered from that race, the selection should hold too many guns for the others. The reserve order is: Houblon Des Obeaux (sixth in the Hennessy); Forest Walker; Cedre Bleu; Poungach; What a Warrior; and Bless the Wings. The remainder did not record ratings on their last runs and are therefore out of the reckoning in my view. Finally, despite having plenty of innate ability, Battle Group disgraced himself by refusing to race at Newbury last time and is accordingly passed over until showing a more tractable nature on the track.

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Last week’s results: Last week’s final selections and results were: Friday: Cheltenham: 1.40 Canadian Diamond – 3rd @ 8/1 2.10 Theatre Guide – 2nd @ 7/2 2.40 Save My Blushes – 10th @ 66/1 3.15 Abruzzi – 10th @ 8/1 Saturday Saturday: Cheltenham: 1.50 Flicka Williams – 5th @ 16/1 2.25 Silver Roque – pulled up (16/1) 3.00 Zarkandar – 2nd @ 5/2 3.35 More of That – won @ 11/4 Doncaster Doncaster: 2.05 Royal Irish Hussar – 3rd @ 4/6 3.15 De Boitron – 2nd @ 7/1 With just one winner the financial outcome was a 6.25 point loss to one point level stakes.

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TRAIN WITH THE GAFFER Doncaster Rovers have a unique opportunity for youngsters to take part in one-off training session with the Rovers Manager Paul Dickov at the Keepmoat Stadium.

The club have organised the special training session to take place on Monday 16th December 6.30pm to 7.30pm on the astro-turf pitches at the Soccer Centre at the Stadium. The session of open for children aged 7 to 11 years of age (limited spaces available).

Children attending the session will be able to show the Rovers gaffer their skills and learn some top training and football from the man himself.

This would make a superb early Christmas present for any young Rovers fan. The training session costs £25 per child and places must be pre-booked. Spaces are limited so early booking is advisable. The session also includes a visit from Rovers furry mascot Donny Dog. Children are required to wear shin pads and moulded studs or astro-turf trainers for the training session.

Registration at the Soccer Centre reception will be from 6pm onwards on the night with a brief at 6.15pm, anyone wishing to use changing facilities can do so from 6pm onwards.

SECOND HALF WE WERE THE BETTER TEAM “We have seen it (Robinson’s disallowed goal) and Theo is quite clearly a yard on side.

“First half was scrappy, we conceded a poor goal and we didn’t really play. The one or two times we did get the ball and strung a few passes together we caused them a few problems.

“In the second half although we have lost by three goals we were by far the better team. We played some wonderful stuff and defiantly deserves something from the game. On the flip side of it, if we defend the way we did for the three goals we are going to struggle to win games.

“I know this will make me sound daft but I’m more than pleased with the majority of the performance, I thought we were excellent. The way we moved the ball, second half especially limited Leeds to two shots on target, unfortunately for us they fell to their two best players who I feel they should be playing at a higher level. “They were clinical we weren’t clinical enough in both boxes.”

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STEVE EVANS POST BRISTOL CITY Rotherham United boss Steve Evans was delighted with the character shown by his side, as they recorded a 2-1 success at Ashton Gate to make it three away wins in succession in League One. Nouha Dicko opened the scoring two minutes in for the visitors, his fourth in Millers colours before Ben Pringle doubled the lead. Bobby Reid netted late in the game for the home side, but Evans’ men held out to provide the perfect response to the two cup exits this week.

“I think it was a game of two-halves really,” Evans said after the game. “I think we should have been out of sight by half-time, and nobody in the ground would have been surprised if it had been four or five.

But you always know you’re going to have to defend with how Steve sets his teams up and we did that well.

They scored a goal and then our goalkeeper had to pull off a great save, but I look at our strike a few minutes before and we should have probably made it 3-0. I’m just glad to be going back up the road with three points.

The Millers slipped to defeat in their previous two outings, narrowly missing out on progression to the third round of the FA Cup and the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy area-final, with Evans being unable to fill a bench in either fixture. However, with the focus back on the league, the Millers got back to winning-ways and cemented their position firmly in the play-off positions.

“We’ve showed a bit of character; we lost a couple of cup ties and we might have been under-strength and depleted in some of those games but we’ve got some players back now and we’ve produced a very good performance. I’ve been in this ground when Gary Johnson was the manager and his teams played some excellent football, but what these fans saw in the first half wasn’t too different because I thought some of our football was exceptional.”

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SHEFFIELD UNITED NEWS 2 13-14

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Two of United’s smallest players won headers to secure the winning goal in Saturday’s home fixture with Swindon Town.

Midway through the second half a nod from Ryan Flynn set up Jose Baxter to score the all-important goal with a looping header.

The Blades gave a solid performance in the last home fixture before Christmas to move further away from the League One relegation zone.

Chief Clough made three changes to the Blades team - McMahon, White and Murphy all started, Hill and Lappin dropped to the bench, whilst McGinn failed to shake off the knock he suffered in the first half at Cambridge.

The management reverted to the favoured 4-4-2 system with McMahon and White in the full-back roles and Flynn and Murphy ahead of them, Coady was Doyle’s partner in central midfield.

United dominated the first 15 minutes in terms of possession and created two good chances, despite Swindon looking well-organised defensively. A long-range effort from McMahon struck the arms of goalkeeper Foderingham and then a 20-yard free-kick from Baxter, after he was fouled, looked on target before it was deflected away by Hall.

A number of bizarre referring decisions baffled the players and supporters of both club, preventing the game from flowing as half-time approached. United failed to benefit from a couple of corners and Swindon’s first effort was a blast from Ajose but Long parried away on 38 minutes.

Late in the half the Blades almost caused their own downfall. After Baxter gave possession away, Long was forced to save from Mason and moments later, in injurytime, it was the goalkeeper who failed to connect with a pass, inviting pressure, from which Doyle needed to foul Mason and collect a booking. The resulting freekick saw Pritchard’s effort blocked and then Hall hooked a corner onto the roof of the net.

The Blades began the second half well and came close to opening the scoring on 51 minutes. Doyle robbed Kasim but Baxter’s shot was parried by Foderingham and Flynn’s follow up was deflected wide. From the resulting corner, Baxter’s inswinger to the back post saw an under-pressure Porter force the ball against a post.

From a Murphy cross, Hall deflected wide to prevent Porter getting a shot in and then goalkeeper Foderingham was penalised for timewasting, although United’s free-kick was squandered.

However, the Blades were soon ahead.

Midway through the second half White’s cross was met at the back post by Flynn and BAXTER cleverly looped his header over Foderingham and into the Kop goal.

It was now United’s time to slow down

the play and Clough introduced both Brandy and Hill to the left side, whilst McMahon was booked for a foul on Mason.

Coady fired over as the game entered the final ten minutes and soon after Miller replaced the hard-working but tiring Porter.

Swindon’s first effort of the second half was a long-range effort from Luongo, which did not trouble Long, whilst a tame shot from Pritchard, moments later, was comfortable for the goalkeeper.

Four minutes of added time saw the Blades attempt to keep possession, winding down the clock, whilst Swindon’s Byrne was booked for a dive in the box. Late on, despite the visitors throwing men forward, including their goalkeeper, the Robins were unable to breach the home back line and three welcome points were secured.

Blades: Long, White (Hill 77), Maguire, Flynn, Doyle, Porter (Miller 85), Baxter, Collins, Coady, Murphy (Brandy 72), McMahon.

Unused: Howard, Taylor, Cuvelier, Lappin.

Swindon: Foderingham, N. Thompson (Byrne 52), Luongo, Hall, Mason, Pritchard, McEveley, Kasim (Harley 70), L. Thompson (N’Guessan 74), Ward, Ajose.

Unused: Belford, Brango, Elgabas, Gladwin.

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Nigel Clough reserved a special mention for Saturday’s matchwinner Jose Baxter as he analysed the victory over Mark Cooper’s Swindon Town in further detail.

Clough praised the Blades’ workmanlike display that moved his side further away from the bottom four in League One. Of the success, secured by Baxter’s looping header in front of the Kop, the Gaffer remarked: “We didn’t intentionally sit back after the goal, but we had put a lot into the performance in the first hour or so and Swindon then had to come out at us.

“A second consecutive clean sheet makes the victory doubly pleasing, especially when we only had a couple of scares which were our own doing.

“Given how Swindon play it often becomes more about concentration than anything else, we were sloppy in two instances and it nearly cost us.

“On a positive note, I thought Jose (Baxter) was instrumental in our attacking play and we succeed in getting them on the back foot by getting the ball out wide.

“At times we were effectively playing 4-2-4 with Jamie (Murphy) and Ryan (Flynn) bombing on to support Ports and Jose.

“Jose is really starting to contribute to the team and his two goals have both been crucial to two important victories.

“We needed a home win before our two games at Bramall Lane over Christmas, the three points will have given everyone a lift and it was good we could send our fans home happy.”

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SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY NEWS 2 13-14 OWLS STING HORNETS MATCH REPORT www.swfc.co.uk

The Owls produced a battling and determined performance on Saturday to emerge with three points from the clash with Watford.

A first half Connor Wickham free kick was enough to settle matters at Vicarage Road as Wednesday claimed their first win on the road this season.

The victory over the Hornets was also the Owls’ first clean sheet of the campaign – a reward that came after a resolute away display.

Last season’s play-off finalist went into the clash without a win since midOctober and on the back of four straight defeats on home soil.

But out to arrest that run, the Hornets had an early sight of goal when Cristian Battocchio broke free down the right before fizzing a dangerous ball into the middle that had too much pace for Troy Deeney to connect.

Watford’s early pressure continued and Marco Cassetti had a golden chance to register the first goal on seven minutes but powered his header over the bar from Sean Murray’s corner.

Ikechi Anya fired over another warning shot for Watford after composing himself well from 18 yards but the Hornets were made to pay for those missed chances.

Wickham took charge at a set piece from just outside the area and hit a fierce strike over the wall that positively flew past Jonathan Bond in the Hornet’s net.

Nyron Nosworthy made a vital last ditch challenge to stop Jacques Maghoma

in his tracks as the Owls threatened to strengthen their grip on the game.

Five minutes before the interval, Watford were celebrating what they thought was the equaliser when Anya hit home from Deeney’s feed but the goal was ruled out for an offside call.

Still, Watford continued to push for a leveller and looked certain to do so but for a fine double save from Damian Martinez.

First Murray struck from outside the area and as Martinez saved, the rebound fell to Anya with the Owls keeper still on the deck, but the Arsenal loanee quickly narrowed the angle and thwarted the Hornets once again.

The home side began the second period on the front foot and enjoyed good spells of possession as the game approached the hour mark.

Wednesday survived a nervy goalmouth scramble in the 64th minute as Watford pressed for the equaliser but a combination of effective goalkeeping a resolute defending saw the Owls hang on

to their slender lead.

There was a sense of frustration amongst the home faithful who watched on as Watford failed to capitalise from promising positions.

But with the Owls defending deep and holding on to what they had, it was set to be a nervy five minutes of time added on – as signalled by the fourth official.

And Watford almost did find their way through when Fernando Forestieri went clean through on goal but sidefooted wide of the target as Wednesday posted three vital points on the board.

Watford: Bond, Bellerin, Battocchio (Forestieri 69), Deeney, Murray, Hall (McGugan 81), Faraoni (Fabbrini 51), Anya, Cassetti, Thorne, Nosworthy Owls: Martinez, Palmer, Roger Johnson, Loovens, Reda Johnson, Lee, Semedo, McPhail (Olofinjana 75), Maghoma (McCabe 88), Helan, Wickham

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The Owls thoroughly deserved their maiden away victory of the season, said Stuart Gray following the 1-0 win at Watford on Saturday.

A stunning free kick from Connor Wickham was the difference between the sides at Vicarage Road, leaving the Owls in sight of leaving the bottom three.

And Gray said: “I hope no one up and down the country looks at that as a smash and grab because it wasn’t, I thought we were good value for the win.

“We ran out feet into the ground and everyone worked their socks off.

That’s the least you can ask and I’m pleased for every one of them.

“People say they do it for the manager but first and foremost they do it for themselves and their families.

“They have to be able to look at themselves and say they gave everything and they certainly did that today.”

The Owls posted their first clean sheet of the campaign to go with the travelling triumph and Gray is delighted those statistics have come into play.

He added: “It’s a monkey off the back and obviously that’s a big relief. It’s something that can no longer be brought up before every game but it’s important that we build on this win.

“We have two games at home this week against Wigan on Wednesday and Bournemouth on Saturday, so there’s not much time to enjoy the win today because our preparations start straight away for the next one.”

The Vicarage Road clash was not without controversy as both Gray and Watford boss Gianfranco Zola felt two key decisions could have gone either way.

The Hornets had a Ikechi Anya strike in the first half ruled out for offside, while Wednesday believed they had a strong shout for a penalty when Jacques Maghoma went down beneath a challenge from Nyron Nosworthy.

Zola said: “We have seen the video not once but a few times and Anya is definitely onside. But that is the way that things are going for us in front of goal right now.”

Of the Owls’ penalty claim, Gray said: “You only have to look at the players’ reactions and they thought it was a penalty.

“But sometimes you get the decisions and sometimes you don’t.

The The referee makes the decision and we completely respect that.”

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6.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou 6.10 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That 6.25 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That 6.35 Dino Dan 6.50 Dino Dan 7.00 Canimals 7.10 Canimals 7.15 Canimals 7.25 Sooty 7.35 Horrid Henry 7.45 Om Nom Stories 7.50 Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil 8.00 Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil 8.15 Bottom Knocker Street 8.30 Munch Box 9.25 ITV News 9.30 The Home of Fabulous Cakes 10.25 Murder, She Wrote 11.25 ITV News; Weather 11.30 Surprise Surprise 12.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel 1.30 The Unforgettable Frankie Howerd 2.00 FILM: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. (2008) 4.05 Harry Potter: Behind the Magic – The Order of the Phoenix 5.05 ITV News London; Weather 5.15 ITV News; Weather 5.30 The Chase: Celebrity Special 6.30 FILM: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) The wizard unites his fellow pupils into a secret army to battle the resurrected Lord Voldemort. Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Gary Oldman.

9.10 The Illusionists Leading magicians and illusionists perform large-scale tricks, comedy magic and escape stunts for a celebritypacked crowd at Hammersmith’s Apollo theatre. Stephen Mulhern hosts.

10.15 ITV News; Weather 10.30 FILM: You, Me and Dupree (2006) Comedy, starring Owen Wilson.

12.30 Jackpot247 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3.45 ITV Nightscreen

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BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two 7.00 Natural World: The Woman Who Swims with Killer Whales 8.00 Antiques Road Trip 9.00 Antiques Road Trip 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11.30 Tom Kerridge Cooks Christmas 12.00 Food & Drink Christmas Special 1.00 EastEnders 2.55 Flog It! 3.25 FILM: Nativity!

(2009) Comedy, starring Martin Freeman. 5.05 Ski Sunday 5.50 The 12 Drinks of Christmas 6.50 Porridge 7.30 Top of the Pops 2: Christmas 2013 Mark Radcliffe presents festive favourites from the BBC archive.

9.00 The Choir: Sing While You Work 10.00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme Christmas Special 10.30 Hebburn 11.00 FILM: A Bunch of Amateurs (2008) Comedy, with Burt Reynolds, Imelda Staunton and Derek Jacobi.

12.35 FILM: Tai-Pan. (1986) Period adventure, starring Bryan Brown.

2.35 Sign Zone: Countryfile 3.30 Holby City 4.30 This Is BBC Two

6.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou 6.10 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That 6.25 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That 6.35 Dino Dan 6.50 Dino Dan 7.00 Canimals 7.10 Canimals 7.15 Canimals 7.25 Bookaboo 7.35 Horrid Henry 7.50 Victorious 8.15 Bottom Knocker Street 8.30 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 9.25 ITV News 9.30 Storage Hoarders 10.30 Sunday Side Up 11.30 Sunday Scoop 12.30 ITV News; Weather 12.35 Inside the National Trust 1.35 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel 2.35 Show Me the Telly 3.35 Midsomer Murders 5.35 Harry Potter: Behind the Magic – The Half-Blood Prince 6.35 Regional Programmes 6.45 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Coronation Street Kylie’s behaviour spirals out of control, Pat Phelan asks Owen to go into business with him and Peter berates Tina for kissing Rob. 7.30 FILM: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) The wizard must uncover the secrets of Lord Voldemort’s past to try to end the evil sorcerer’s reign of terror. Fantasy adventure sequel, with Daniel Radcliffe and Michael Gambon.

10.30 Sex, Lies and a Very British Scapegoat Andrew Lloyd Webber examines the Profumo Affair.

11.35 ITV News; Weather 11.50 The Cube A hairdresser and a youth worker take up the challenge.

12.45 Premiership Rugby Union 1.35 The Store 2.55 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3.40 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

Channel 4

6.20 FILM: Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story. (2005) Family drama, starring Kurt Russell. 8.00 The Morning Line 9.00 The American Football Show 10.00 Frasier 10.30 The Big Bang Theory 11.00 The Big Bang Theory 11.30 The Simpsons 12.00 The Simpsons 12.25 Jamie’s Best Ever Christmas 1.30 Channel 4 Racing. 4.00 Gadget Man 4.30 Come Dine with Me 5.05 Come Dine with Me 5.35 Come Dine with Me 6.05 Come Dine with Me Gina Goddard-Bell hosts the fourth dinner party in Cardiff.

6.35 Come Dine with Me Hospitality manager Stewart Duff hosts the final dinner party in Cardiff.

7.05 Channel 4 News 7.15 FILM: Deck the Halls (2006) Two neighbours feud over who has the best Christmas lights and end up resorting to desperate measures to outdo each other. Comedy, starring Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick.

9.00 FILM: Four Christmases (2008) A couple struggle to make it through four family Christmases on the same day as they see each of their divorced parents in turn. Comedy, with Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon.

10.40 FILM: Sanctum (2011) Premiere. Thriller, starring Richard Roxburgh, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhys Wakefield, Alice Parkinson, Dan Wyllie and Christopher Baker.

12.50 Stand Up for the Week 1.35 Fresh Meat 2.20 Hollyoaks 4.35 90210 5.15 Suburgatory 5.40 The American Football Show

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Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 10.10 Inside Hollywood 10.20 The Dog Rescuers 10.50 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers 11.55 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 12.55 FILM: Home Alone 4. (2002) Comedy sequel, starring Mike Weinberg.

2.40 FILM: Mrs Miracle 2: Miracle in Manhattan. (2010) Family drama sequel, starring Doris Roberts. 4.25 FILM: A Cinderella Story. (2004) Romantic comedy, starring Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray.

6.15 FILM: Secret Santa (2001) Premiere. Family drama, starring Sherilyn Fenn.

8.00 FILM: A Christmas Carol (1999) Dickens’ classic ghost story, starring Patrick Stewart.

9.55 5 News Weekend 10.00 The Bible Jesus arrives in Jerusalem and declares He is the Messiah.

11.55 Inside Hollywood 12.00 SuperCasino 3.05 Helicopter Warfare 4.00 Wildlife SOS 4.25 Make It Big 4.50 Roary the Racing Car 5.00 Angels of Jarm 5.10 Hana’s Helpline 5.20 Angels of Jarm 5.25 The Funky Valley Show 5.40 Roary the Racing Car 5.50 Hana’s Helpline

Channel 4

6.40 FILM: Garfield Gets Real.

(2007) Animated comedy, featuring the voice of Frank Welker. 7.55 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals 8.25 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals 9.00 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals 9.30 Sunday Brunch 12.30 The Big Bang Theory 12.55 The Big Bang Theory 1.25 The Simpsons 1.55 The Simpsons 2.20 Kirstie’s Crafty Christmas 3.25 A Great British Christmas with Sarah Beeny 4.25 Channel 4 News 4.30 FILM: Scrooged. (1988) 6.25 The Snowman Animated adventure, based on Raymond Briggs’ festive tale about a small boy whose snowman magically comes to life and whisks him off on the journey of a lifetime to the North Pole.

6.55 FILM: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) Nightwatchman Larry and his living museum-exhibit friends must stop a reanimated pharaoh from taking over the world.

Fantasy comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller and Amy Adams.

9.00 Homeland Carrie and Brody seek refuge as security forces close in, and while Saul plans a last-ditch rescue operation, the former marine struggles to find redemption. Last in the series.

10.25 FILM: Never Let Me Go (2010) Premiere. Romantic drama, with Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield and Keira Knightley.

12.20 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 1.15 American Football Live. 4.45 KOTV Boxing Weekly 5.10 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 5.35 Suburgatory

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Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 10.15 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers 11.15 My Family and Other Turkeys with Nigel Marven 12.15 FILM: Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish. (1998) 1.50 FILM: Hats Off to Christmas!

(2013) 3.35 FILM: It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie. (2002) 5.25 The Muppets and Lady Gaga at Christmas 6.40 FILM: The Family Man (2000) Drama, with Nicolas Cage, Tea Leoni, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Piven, Saul Rubinek, Josef Sommer, Makenzie Vega and Jake Milkovich. Edited for language and nudity.

8.55 5 News Weekend 9.00 The Bible Jesus is crucified.

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10.50 FILM: Far and Away (1992) Romantic period drama, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

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WEDNESDAY

BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 9.00 The Snow Queen 10.00 Donkey’s Carolling Christmastacular 10.05 FILM: Ella Enchanted (2004) 11.35 Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers 12.10 Only Fools and Horses 1.00 BBC News; Weather 1.30 Regional News; Weather 1.40 FILM: The Santa Clause (1994) 3.15 FILM: Toy Story (1995) 4.30 FILM: A Christmas Carol (2009) 6.00 BBC News; Weather 6.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather 7.00 Celebrity Mastermind 7.30 A Question of Sport: Christmas Special 8.00 EastEnders 8.30 Would I Lie to You? At Christmas 9.00 John Bishop’s Christmas Show 10.00 BBC News 10.25 Regional News; Weather 10.35 Match of the Day 2 11.35 Citizen Khan 12.05 The Graham Norton Show 12.50 Weatherview 12.55 BBC News

6.00 Breakfast 9.00 The Gruffalo 9.30 A CBeebies Christmas Carol 10.10 Sarah & Duck: Christmas Special 10.20 FILM: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) 11.45 Only Fools and Horses 1.10 BBC News 1.20 Regional News; Weather 1.30 FILM: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) 3.40 FILM: Toy Story 2 (1999) 5.10 Shrek the Halls 5.35 BBC News 5.50 Regional News Programmes; Weather 5.55 FILM: Finding Nemo (2003) 7.30 EastEnders 8.00 Holby City 9.00 Last Tango in Halifax 10.00 Not Going Out Christmas Special 10.45 Outnumbered; National Lottery Update 11.30 BBC News; Weather 11.45 Westminster Abbey: The First Eucharist of Christmas 1.05 FILM: Protocol (1984) 2.35 Weatherview 2.40 BBC News

BBC2

BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two 6.20 Natural World 7.20 Sign Zone: Food & Drink Christmas Special 8.20 Tom Kerridge Cooks Christmas 8.50 The Culture Show: Derry Londonderry – A New Chapter? 9.20 FILM: The Bishop’s Wife (1947) 11.05 Westminster Abbey 12.05 Operation Iceberg 2.05 Equestrian 3.05 FILM: Secretariat (2010) 5.00 Flog It! 6.00 Celebrity Eggheads 6.30 The Great British Bake Off Christmas Special 7.30 The Good Life 8.00 Christmas University Challenge 8.30 FILM: Jane Eyre (2011) 10.20 QI XL 11.05 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 11.35 Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve 12.35 FILM: Witchfinder General (1968) 2.00 Sign Zone: Film 2013 2.30 Fox Wars 3.10 This Is BBC Two

ITV

6.00 Daybreak 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 Murder, She Wrote 10.25 FILM: The Mighty Ducks (1992) 12.25 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel 1.25 ITV News; Weather 1.40 ITV News London; Weather 1.45 Rod Stewart’s Christmas 2.55 FILM: Hulk (2003) 5.30 You’ve Been Framed! 6.00 ITV News London; Weather 6.30 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan 10.00 ITV News; Weather 10.10 ITV News London; Weather 10.20 Panto! 11.45 All Star Family Fortunes 12.20 Jackpot247 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3.40 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

Channel 4

6.00 The Treacle People 6.15 FILM: Valiant (2005) 7.25 FILM: That Darn Cat (1997) 9.05 Father Christmas 9.40 The Simpsons 10.10 FILM: White Christmas (1954) 12.30 100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross 3.40 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas 4.40 Celebrity Come Dine with Me Christmas Special 5.45 Channel 4 News 6.00 4thought.tv 6.05 The Simpsons 6.30 Hollyoaks 7.00 Nigella Bites Christmas Special 8.00 Food Unwrapped’s Christmas Dinner 9.00 Heston’s Great British Food 10.00 Fresh Meat 10.50 Raised by Wolves 11.25 Peep Show 2.25 Nashville 3.05 90210 3.45 Suburgatory 4.30 Deal or No Deal 5.25 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 5.55 Wilde Stories

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers 11.00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 12.00 Building the Ice Hotel 1.00 FILM: Harvey (1950) Comedy, starring James Stewart and Josephine Hull. 3.10 FILM: Oklahoma! (1955) Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Western, with Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones and Rod Steiger. Songs include Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’ and I Cain’t Say No. 5.55 FILM: Christmas with the Kranks (2004) Festive comedy based on a novel

by John Grisham, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Tim Allen, Dan Aykroyd and M Emmet Walsh; 5 News Update 8.00 The Gadget Show Christmas Stocking; 5 News at 9 9.00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2013 11.50 Building the Ice Hotel 12.45 SuperCasino 3.05 Helicopter Warfare 3.55 House Doctor 4.45 Great Artists 5.10 Nick’s Quest 5.35 Wildlife SOS

6.00 This Is BBC Two 6.50 Natural World: Animal House 7.50 FILM: Herbie Rides Again (1974) 9.15 Westminster Abbey 10.15 FILM: An American in Paris (1951) 12.05 FILM: Splash! (1984) 1.50 FILM: Guys and Dolls (1955) 4.15 FILM: Fantasia (1940) 6.15 Carols from King’s 7.30 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special 8.00 Victoria Wood’s Midlife Christmas 9.00 QI XL 9.45 Mel Smith: I’ve Sort of Done Things 10.45 Comedy Connections 11.25 FILM: The Awakening (2011) 1.05 FILM: The Spiral Staircase (1945) 2.30 This Is BBC Two

ITV

6.00 Daybreak 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 FILM: The Christmas Takeover (1998) 11.30 Catchphrase 12.15 ITV News; Weather 12.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel 1.30 Steppin’ Out with Katherine Jenkins 2.45 Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan 3.45 Fast Freddie, the Widow and Me 5.15 The Nation’s Favourite Christmas Song 6.45 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 You’ve Been Framed! At Christmas 8.00 Midsomer Murders 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.15 Christmas Carols on ITV 11.15 FILM: Couples Retreat (2009) 1.15 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 2.00 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

Channel 4

6.20 Wilde Stories 7.15 The Bear 7.45 FILM: The Nativity Story (2006) 9.45 The Big Bang Theory 10.40 The Simpsons 12.10 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas 1.10 FILM: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) 3.50 FILM: The Grinch (2000) 6.00 The Simpsons 6.25 Hollyoaks 6.55 Channel 4 News 7.00 4thought.tv 7.05 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 7.30 The Snowman and the Snowdog 8.05 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings: Carols and Caravans 9.00 The IT Crowd Special: The Internet Is Coming 10.00 The IT Crowd Manual 11.05 The IT Crowd: The Fans’ Favourite Episode 11.35 The IT Crowd: The Writer’s Favourite Episode 12.10 The Inbetweeners 2.05 FILM: Idiocracy (2006) 3.25 90210 4.05 Suburgatory 5.15 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 Chinese Food in Minutes 10.05 The Dog Rescuers 10.40 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers 11.40 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Cracker 12.40 FILM: Clash of the Titans (1981) 3.00 FILM: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) Two rival conmen on the French Riviera make a wager over who will be the first to trick a glamorous heiress out of her fortune. Comedy, with Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly and Ian McDiarmid. 5.10 FILM: Scrooge – A Christmas Carol (1951) A hard-hearted skinflint is taught the error of his ways by a succession of spectral visitors.

Adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with Alastair Sim and Mervyn Johns. 7.00 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas; 5 News Update 8.00 The Muppets and Lady Gaga at Christmas; 5 News at 9 9.10 Greatest Ever Christmas Movies 12.05 Britain’s Craziest Christmas Lights 1.05 SuperCasino 3.05 Blackpool Lights 3.55 House Doctor 4.45 Great Artists 5.10 Nick’s Quest 5.35 Wildlife SOS

BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 9.00 The Gruffalo’s Child 9.25 The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper 9.40 Old Jack’s Boat: The Christmas Quest 10.00 Christmas Day: Live from Westminster Abbey 11.00 FILM: Chicken Run (2000) 12.20 BBC News; Weather 12.30 FILM: The Princess and the Frog (2009) 2.00 Top of the Pops Christmas 3.00 The Queen 3.10 BBC News; Weather 3.20 FILM: Toy Story 3 (2010) 5.00 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 6.15 Call the Midwife: Christmas Special 7.30 Doctor Who 8.30 EastEnders 9.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special 10.05 Michael McIntyre’s Showtime 11.05 BBC News; Weather 11.20 On Christmas Night 11.25 The Vicar of Dibley; National Lottery Update 12.10 Would I Lie to You? At Christmas 12.40 FILM: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) 2.15 Weatherview 2.20 BBC News

BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two 6.20 Natural World: The Real Jungle Book Bear 7.20 FILM: Herbie Goes Bananas (1980) 8.50 FILM: The Red Shoes (1948) 11.00 Carols from King’s 12.15 Music of the Monarchy with David Starkey 1.20 Swingin’ Christmas 2.30 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special 3.00 Doctor Who at the Proms 4.15 An Adventure in Space and Time 5.45 Sign Zone: The Queen 5.55 Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty 7.40 Christmas Night with the Two Ronnies 8.30 Morecambe & Wise: Leading Ladies 9.30 The Tractate Middoth 10.05 MR James: Ghost Writer 11.05 QI XL 11.50 Hebburn 12.20 FILM: Dead Poets Society (1989) 2.25 This Is BBC Two

ITV

6.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou 6.10 Dino Dan 6.40 Sooty 6.50 Bookaboo 7.05 Horrid Henry 7.20 Almost Naked Animals 7.55 Bottom Knocker Street 8.25 Dinner Date 9.25 FILM: Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) 11.25 The Chase: Celebrity Special 12.30 The Big Christmas Reunion 1.30 You’ve Been Framed! At Christmas 2.00 River Deep Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand 3.00 The Queen 3.10 ITV News; Weather 3.20 FILM: Tangled (2010) 5.15 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas 6.15 Emmerdale 7.15 ITV News; Weather 7.30 Coronation Street 8.30 Downton Abbey 10.30 ITV News; Weather 10.45 FILM: Love Actually (2003) 1.10 Christmas Carols on ITV 2.10 FILM: Closing the Ring (2007) 4.05 ITV Nightscreen

Channel 4

6.10 Ivor the Invisible 6.35 Prep & Landing 7.00 Famous Fred 7.25 Little Wolf’s Book of Badness 7.55 Olive, the Other Reindeer 8.50 FILM: James and the Giant Peach (1996) 10.25 FILM: Horton Hears a Who! (2008) 12.05 The Big Bang Theory 1.05 The Simpsons 1.40 The Snowman 2.10 The Snowman and the Snowdog 2.45 The Simpsons 3.15 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas 4.15 The Alternative Christmas Message 4.20 News 4.30 4thought.tv 4.35 FILM: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) 6.15 FILM: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) 8.30 Bear’s Wild Weekend with Stephen Fry 9.30 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special 10.35 Man Down Christmas Special 11.05 Father Ted Christmas Special 12.15 Father Ted 3.05 FILM: A Matter of Life and Death (1946) 4.50 90210 5.30 Suburgatory 5.55 Prep & Landing: Naughty v Nice

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 8.05 FILM: Scrooge (1970) 10.15 FILM: Gone with the Wind (1939) 2.35 FILM: Casablanca (1942) 4.40 Greatest Ever Christmas Movies 7.30 Britain’s Craziest Christmas Lights 8.30 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas 9.30 FILM: Michael Jackson’s This Is It (2009) Premiere.

Documentary following the singer in rehearsal. 11.40 Greatest Christmas TV Moments 2.35 SuperCasino 3.55 House Doctor 4.45 Great Artists 5.10 Nick’s Quest 5.35 Wildlife SOS

THURSDAY BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 9.00 Room on the Broom 9.25 Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time 9.55 FILM: 101 Dalmatians (1996) 11.30 FILM: Flushed Away (2006) 12.50 BBC News 1.00 Regional News; Weather 1.05 FILM: Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) 2.25 FILM: Alice in Wonderland (2010) 4.05 FILM: Cars 2 (2011) 5.45 BBC News 6.00 Regional News Programmes; Weather 6.05 Gangsta Granny 7.15 EastEnders 7.45 Still Open All Hours 8.15 Death Comes to Pemberley 9.20 Len Goodman’s Perfect Christmas 10.00 BBC News 10.15 Regional News; Weather 10.25 Match of the Day 11.55 Have I Got a Bit More 2013 News for You 12.40 Skiing Weatherview 12.45 BBC News

BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two 6.05 Natural World 6.50 FILM: Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977) 8.35 Westminster Abbey 9.35 Earthflight 10.35 Pride & Prejudice: Having a Ball 12.05 FILM: Emma (1996) 2.00 Operation Snow Tiger 4.00 Final Score 5.15 You Have Been Watching – David Croft 6.15 FILM: Dad’s Army (1971) 7.45 Christmas University Challenge 8.15 Idris Elba – King of Speed 9.15 Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert 10.15 FILM: King Arthur (2004) 12.10 FILM: Dracula (1958) 1.30 FILM: Sign Zone: Jane Eyre (2011) 3.20 This Is BBC Two

ITV

6.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou 6.10 Dino Dan 6.40 Sooty 6.50 Bookaboo 7.05 Horrid Henry 7.20 Almost Naked Animals 7.55 Bottom Knocker Street 8.25 Dinner Date 9.25 FILM: Problem Child (1990) 11.00 FILM: The Flintstones (1994) 12.45 ITV News; Weather 1.05 FILM: Casper (1995) 3.00 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 – Behind the Magic 4.00 Off Their Rockers 4.30 The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song 6.00 ITV News; Weather 6.15 Emmerdale 7.15 FILM: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) 10.05 I Am Britney Jean: Britney Spears in Las Vegas 11.05 ITV News; Weather 11.20 Through the Christmas Keyhole 12.20 FILM: The Affair of the Necklace (2001) 2.20 FILM: Inland Empire (2006) 5.20 ITV Nightscreen

Channel 4

6.15 FILM: Mysterious Island (1961) 8.00 Morning Line 9.00 Frasier 10.00 The Big Bang Theory 10.30 FILM: The King and I (1956) 1.05 Channel 4 Racing 3.35 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas 4.35 Come Dine with Me: Comedians Christmas Special 5.35 Hollyoaks 6.05 Channel 4 News 6.15 4thought.tv 6.20 FILM: Independence Day (1996) 9.00 Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2013 11.05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special 12.10 FILM: Machete (2010) 2.00 FILM: Legend (1985) 3.35 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 4.35 Secret Removers 5.30 Suburgatory

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.45 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers 10.45 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas 11.45 World’s Most Pampered Pets 12.45 FILM: High Society (1956) Complications arise when a playboy composer tries to stop his ex-wife from marrying another man. Romantic musical comedy, starring Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly. 2.55 FILM: Meet Me in St Louis (1944) A close-knit family is worried that a prospective move to New York will mean missing out on the 1904 World’s Fair. Musical, starring Judy Garland, Tom Drake and Margaret O’Brien. 5.15 FILM: The Wizard of Oz (1939) A tornado whisks a girl off to a magical land where she embarks on a journey in search of the wizard who knows the way home. Musical fantasy, with Judy Garland and Ray Bolger. 7.15 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special 8.15 World’s Strongest Man 2013 9.15 Britain’s Favourite Christmas Songs 12.10 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special 1.10 SuperCasino 3.05 Blackpool Lights 3.55 House Doctor 4.45 Great Artists 5.10 Nick’s Quest 5.35 Wildlife SOS

7 DAY SOAPWATCH

Coronation Street Sun: A destructive Kylie humiliates Max. Christmas shopping takes its toll on Hayley. Anna and Owen get an offer they can’t refuse.

Mon: The truth weighs heavy on tortured Kylie. Will Peter resist Tina’s invitation? Hayley’s admission leaves Roy concerned.

Leanne tries to reason with an out of control Kylie. Will Peter and Tina be able to keep their distance? Roy and Hayley try to look forward to Christmas.

Wed: Will Roy get his perfect last Christmas with Hayley? Things go from bad to worse for the Platt’s.

Sophie drags a reluctant Sally to help out at the soup kitchen.

Fri: Roy and Hayley brace themselves for news of her results. Nick and Leanne put on a united front.

Flirtatious Andrea gets on Michelle’s nerves.

The unfair reality of Hayley’s illness hits home. Will an emotionally exhausted Kylie give in? Nick makes a decision that pains Leanne.

Emmerdale Mon: Paddy accidently ruins Arthur’s Christmas beliefs.

Sam gets a nasty shock when he goes for his wages.

Charity’s unimpressed with Jai’s Christmas invite for Noah.

Tues: Val warns Priya about ruining Alicia’s wedding day. Rachel and Sam get revenge on Declan and Megan. Ashley suffers an injury whilst trying to save Arthur’s Christmas.

Wed: David and Alicia’s wedding day is a catalogue of disasters. Declan hits rock bottom and Charity fails to put a stop to his drastic plan. Sam has a surprise in store for Rachel.

Thurs: Megan is trapped as the Home Farm fire rages.

Charity offers Declan an alibi for a price. Sam worries the fire could have been his fault.

Fri: Sam’s guilt increases as he’s questioned by the police. Charity takes drastic measures to cover Declan’s tracks. Cain plans to whisk Moira away for New Year.

Eastenders Mon: Janine’s joy is short-lived when her plans for her dream home start to crumble around her. Alfie worries about where he and Kat will live as they edge closer to their final night in The Vic. Determined to make their relationship work, Peter and Lola hatch a plan to bring their families together at Christmas. Bianca is unnerved when Nikki drops a bombshell.

Tues: As Christmas Eve dawns on Walford, a desperate Janine takes matters into her own hands.

Carol receives frightening news that turns her world upside down. Alfie makes an emotional speech as he and Kat bid farewell to The Vic. Wed: With the pressure mounting, Janine once again takes matters into her own hands. Will she be caught or will she flee Walford before her past catches up with her? The Queen Victoria finds itself under new management when Mick Carter, a new landlord, buys the pub. Just as things couldn’t look worse for Kat and Alfie, a surprising gift comes their way.

Thurs: The Queen Victoria finds itself under new management when Mick and Linda Carter take the helm, but as the family settle into their new home, little do they know life is about to throw them a few curveballs. Lauren’s world comes crashing down around her, but when Joey makes her an interesting offer, will she accept?

Fri: Things get off to a bumpy start for the Carters but Linda soon swells with pride as The Vic opens for the first time with the Carters in charge. Sharon is not pleased when she realises who Phil has sold The Vic to, but she soon has other reasons to be happy. When Ronnie realises Roxy is going down a dangerous path, she comes up with a cunning plan.

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