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LUCY SPRAGGAN TO LEAD THE WORLD’S LARGEST CHILDREN’S CHOIR

The largest Children’s choir in the world, Young Voices are very excited to announce that Lucy Spraggan will be leading choirs comprising over 120,000 children and their music teachers over a 19-day arena tour. Lucy will be joining approx 7,000 singing school children every night, including 5 dates at the Motorpopint Arena Sheffield from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd January.

Tickets for Young Voices at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield are available in person at the Arena box office, by phone on 0114 256 5656 or online at www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk Tickets purchased online or through the ticket hotline on 0114 256 5656 are priced £23.65 including booking fee. Tickets purchased in person at the Arena Box Office are priced £22.58 including booking fee.

Young Voices provides an unrivalled musical opportunity for primary school children to perform all styles of music including folk, pop, rock and classical. Young Voices is designed to unify children from across the region, boost their confidence and provide lifelong memories for them and their families. Teachers & Pupils practice the dance routines and learn the songs in their music lessons for many months before they excitedly come together for the penultimate show at their local arena. This is an unmissable opportunity for local school choirs to sing in huge arenas alongside some of the most talented & well known artists from the world of music.

Lucy Spraggan shot to fame on Xfactor 2012, she auditioned performing her own composition, ‘Last night’ but had to pull out of the competition due to illness, so she subsequently finished in ninth place, and second in her category. She was the first contestant in the show’s history to score a Top 40 single and album before the live shows even aired with her independently released album Top Room At The Zoo. Lucy has been in the studio recording her new album preceded by the single ‘We Are Unsinkable’ due for release early next year and will be performing tracks from the album whilst on tour with the Young Voices choir.

Young Voices is the world’s largest children’s choir and has a long standing history spanning 17 years. Their spectacular tours have featured an impressive array of top talent including Katherine Jenkins, Alexandra Burke, Beverley Knight, Dionne Bromfield, The High Kings, Joss Stone, Des’ree, Connie Talbot and many other established acts. This national event covers London, Manchester, Birmingham and Sheffield, giving the opportunity to over 110,000 children all over the UK to participate and enjoy the experience of singing.

Primary Schools interested in signing up to Young Voices or want more information should go to www.youngvoices.co.uk

COME DINE WITH ME LOOKS FOR LOCAL COUPLES Come Dine With Me is coming to Sheffield and Rotherham and the surrounding areas and this time this time they’re looking for couples!

The second series of the successful show takes place over three days with three couples from all walks of life taking turns to host the perfect dinner party. At the end of the week the winning couple walk away with £1,000!

If you’re a fun-loving couple with a passion for food they want to hear from you now!

You must be over 18 and not trained or working as a professional chef. The shoot will take place in the week beginning 9th February 2015 so you must be available during this week.

For more information email: ella.stephen@ shiver.tv, call 0207 157 3614 or visit: www.channel4.com/programmes/take-part and click on ‘Come Dine With Me’

Weekly Wit With...

ALBERT SNODGRASS

The best way to get your true weight is to get on the scales naked.

Which is why I’m no longer allowed in my local Boots.

I was in a job interview today when the manager handed me his laptop and said, “I want you to try and sell this to me.”

So I put it under my arm, walked out of the building and went home.

Eventually he called my mobile and said, “Bring it back here right now!”

I said, “£100 and it’s yours.”

I had just hung up my phone on the bus this morning when I got a tap on the shoulder, “Excuse me,” said the women behind me, “I wonder if you could settle an argument for us? Me and my friend just overheard your phone ringing just then and I’m pretty sure it was Beyoncé, but my friend is adamant it was Rihanna...”

I said, “You’re both wrong, it was my mum.”

This Christmas, Eastenders is all set for its most shocking storyline yet...

Two rival families sort out their differences calmly, rationally, and without resorting to violence.

How do you measure a Lego figure’s shoe size?

In square feet.

The Proclaimers’ lawn is out of control and they’re blaming B&Q. They’ve been to Bathgate, no mower, Linwood, no mower, Irvine, no mower...

A man hasn’t been feeling well, so he goes to his doctor for a complete checkup. Afterward the doctor comes out with the results.

“I’m afraid I have some very bad news,” the doctor says. “You’re dying, and you don’t have much time left.”

“Oh, that’s terrible!” says the man. “How long have I got?”

“Ten,” the doctor says sadly.

“Ten?” the man asks. “Ten what? Months?

Weeks? What?”

“Nine...”

THIS WEEK In the News 20/12/2007 21/12/1910 22/12/1965 23/12/1823 24/12/1865 25/12/1990 26/12/1933

Elizabeth II becomes the oldest ever monarch of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria, who lived for 81 years, 7 months and 29 days.

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

A 70 mph speed limit is applied to all rural roads including motorways for the first time.

Previously, there had been no speed limit.

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

The Ku Klux Klan is formed.

The first successful trial run of the system which would become the World Wide Web. FM radio is patented.

Born this week...

20/12/1957 21/12/1948 22/12/1984 23/12/1978 24/12/1971 25/12/1971 26/12/1972

Billy Bragg Samuel L. Jackson Basshunter Jodie Marsh Ricky Martin Dido Shane Meadows

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2. In computing what is Ram short for?

3. Which organ secretes insulin?

4. Who was the first actor to refuse an oscar?

5. Which group of people produces the Watchtower magazine?

6. Adolf hitler became chancellor of Germany in which year?

7. Who composed ‘Peer Gynt’?

8. Who was the youngest ever American President?

9. How many episodes of Fawlty Towers were made?

10. What name is given to a cross fruit of tangerines and grapefruits?

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Monday’s New Moon can be helpful for taking the first steps towards any big personal goals. There’s some major news too, as Saturn moves into Sagittarius. Soon you’ll feel lighter and brighter, with a chance that the financial strains of the last few years will finally ease.

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An impulse to make a clean sweep at home could result in a rush to get things organized for this holiday week and beyond. Life looks hectic and whilst there may be a few squabbles here and there, in the main the chances are you’ll have a great time. Call for more news and advice…

If a new idea or opportunity grabs your attention, take a chance and follow it up as it could supply just the break you’ve been looking for. You’ll also find that close relationships can improve from Tuesday as tensions gradually ease. Call for more news and astral advice…

The festive week starts with the cosmos giving you something to celebrate. Why? Well, stern Saturn leaves your sign and heads into Sagittarius. This can see you feeling more relaxed over the weeks ahead, but equally looking for validation around your creative efforts. Call for more…

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You’ll benefit from scheduling in plenty of rest and relaxation along with your other tasks and duties. On another note, Saturn leaves your career sector, which could result in a gradual lessening of pressure and angst that you’ll soon start to appreciate. Call for more astral advice…

A New Moon may be the catalyst that kick starts a budding romance or a creative plan. In addition, the Mercury Pluto conjunction could force a decision you’ve been finding hard to finalize. Once it’s made, a sense of relief can sweep over you. Call for more news and advice…

A New Moon this festive week encourages you to be adventurous about moving in new circles, and do you know Pisces, you could benefit greatly as a result.

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THE MANAGEMENT, COMMITTEE, GRAHAM, JONATHAN, TRACY, AND MARK WISH MEMBERS OLD & NEW A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR

The Management & Committee, Steward & Bar Staff wish a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to customers old and new.

See you in 2015!

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Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all our members from the committee & staff

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45 Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield S5 6HU

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THE MANAGEMENT, THE COMITTEE & ALL THE BAR STAFF WOULD LIKE TO WISH CUSTOMERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

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Everyone from The Hillsborough wishes a very Merry Christmas to Customers Old & New 54-58 Langsett Road, Sheffield S6 2UB T. 0114 232 2100 E. info@hillsborough-hotel.co.uk Visit us online at : www.hillsborough-hotel.co.uk

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A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our Members CHRISTMAS EVE - WAYNE ADAMS (In the Ballroom) NEW YEAR’S EVE - EMMA DALE (In the Lounge)

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

The Committee, Management and all the bar staff wish customers all the best for Christmas and a Happy New Year

MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS FROM RUTH & DAVE

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NEWS & INFORMATION

CARE ACT 2014 - UPDATE FROM COUNCIL Back in July we told you about the Care Act 2014.

This sets out in law a number of reforms to care and support services, including simplifying all the other laws, and trying to make it clear exactly what care people can expect. It’s due to be implemented in April 2015.

We asked Ruth Wakefield from Sheffield City Council to provide an update on the work that is going on in Sheffield. Here’s her update: What’s happening in Sheffield?

Many of the duties in the Care Act have been best practice for a long time and so we are already doing them in Sheffield, such as providing personal budgets, direct payments and having a Safeguarding Adults Board.

There are some duties which we do but need to get better at, like:providing good quality information at the right time providing support and needs assessments for carers providing advocacy for people who have substantial difficulty being involved and have no one else to help them thinking about what we can do to help someone’s needs from getting worse, right throughout the care and support system.

Then there are duties that are new in law

and in practice, so we are looking at what the options are for doing it in Sheffield.

For example, assessing people who pay for their own care, and offering a Deferred Payment so they don’t have to sell their home.

This means that there may not be any significant changes by 1 April 2015, and in the short term we are focusing on making sure we are able to do the new duties. However, we know that we need to improve what we are already doing so we are developing longer term plans to do this.

There is also a big programme called the Integrated Commissioning Programme which is looking at how we join up with health services and you can find out more on the Health and Wellbeing Board webpages.

What do we expect to happen for April 2015?

The council will need to do more assessments so we are looking at the different ways we can do this We are working out how many people in Sheffield need independent advocates to be involved in their needs assessment We will improve our carers assessment process We will involve more partners in the Safeguarding Adults Board and improve information so people know how to

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raise concerns about abuse and neglect.

Commissioning teams are constantly looking to improve the way they work to diversify services and improve their quality, and the Care Act will now influence all decisions We will put more focus on our approach to information, advice and prevention to help people remain independent in their community and make sure that we can continue to give support to the people with the most complex needs In the short term, we will improve existing information and help our staff and other health professionals to provide good quality, reliable information.

Next steps The Care Act is a big piece of legislation which will shape the future of care and support services. Sheffield City Council is still working hard to work out how we are going to make the changes.

We will be working more closely with Healthwatch Sheffield to make sure we are talking to you about what we’re doing, and coming up with ideas for how we can do it.

If you have any questions, please talk to Healthwatch Sheffield or email the council: CareAct2014@sheffield.gov.uk

WINTER HEALTH CARE OPTIONS WHATʼS ON Sheffield residents are being reminded that there are a whole range of NHS services available across the city this winter, not just A&E. If you need medical attention when your GP practice is closed you can access the GP out-of-hours service by calling 111. This Freephone service can give you advice about which NHS services are open and able to help you with your problem. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Pharmacists can also offer advice on common problems such as coughs, colds, aches and pains as well as advising you on the safe use of prescription and over-thecounter medicines. They can also help you decide whether you need to see a doctor.

Walk-in services treat minor illnesses and injuries that do not need a visit to A&E. The NHS Walk in Centre is happy to see people of all ages to walk-in as an unregistered patient and see a nurse or GP. This can be found on Broad Lane and is open from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week.

The Minor Injuries Unit, at the Royal

Hallamshire hospital is open from 8am – 8pm seven days a week and provides treatment for adults with less serious injuries, such as sprains, cuts and grazes. Many people go to A&E with minor injuries, when they could usually be treated much more quickly at the Minor Injuries Unit. Dr Zak McMurray, Sheffield GP and Medical Director for NHS Sheffield CCG, said: “There are many health services available for less serious conditions and injuries and we urge people to use them. A lot of common and minor illnesses such as coughs, colds, sore throats and upset stomachs can also be treated in your home, by using over the counter medicine and getting plenty of rest. Some self-care essentials for your medicine cabinet include pain killers, antidiarrhoea medicine, rehydration mixtures, indigestion remedies and plasters. Please bear in mind that the A&E department is for serious and life threatening emergencies only, but of course if it is an emergency visit the Northern General Hospital for over 16s and Sheffield Children’s Hospital for 16s and under.”

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BIG ‘STARRY’ BUSINESS FOR CANCER CHARITY SUPPORTERS THIS CHRISTMAS

Businesses from across the region were awarded large silver stars this week as a thank you for their generous support of Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity this year.

Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity awarded 18 silver stars at Napoleons Casino on Tuesday to recognise those companies who have made a big difference to the work of the hospital this year.

Those who received a large silver star included sponsors of the charity’s Christmas Star Appeal, Napoleons Casino, who pledged an extremely generous £10,000 this festive season, so that patients and their families can continue to benefit for from the hospitals vital services.

Weston Park Hospital is one of only four specialist cancer hospitals in England and treats patients from all over South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire.

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exists to support the world-class cancer research and to improve the treatment and care for people living with cancer.

Representatives from each of the organisations gathered at the recently refurbished Napoleons Casino, Owlerton on Tuesday to accept their stars and receive a personal thank you from Charity Director, Samantha Kennedy.

Brett Storey from I-Power Systems was honoured to accept a silver star in the absence of company CEO, Steve Lowe and Managing Director, Nigel Wallace. Brett said, “It is an absolute honour to have been awarded a silver star from Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity.”

“Earlier this year, in a bid to support the regions only cancer hospital, we pledged an initial £5,000 to the charity followed by an ongoing partnership with boxers, Adam Etches and Scott Jenkins, as part of their KO Cancer Campaign.”

“It was humbling to see various companies come together at Christmas time and celebrate the work of the hospital, which

currently provides cancer treatment and care for over 60,000 people.”

This festive season Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity is asking the local community and corporate supporters to remember the vital work of the hospital and donate to The Christmas Star Appeal.

Charity Director, Samantha Kennedy said, “This Christmas, as a thank you for the support we have received from companies right across the region, we were honoured to present large silver stars to some of our most proactive corporate supporters.

“We’re hoping that the companies will display the stars in their premises as a small token of our appreciation this year.”

“We rely on the support of both business and the local community to help continue funding the cancer research and improve the cancer treatment and care delivered at Weston Park Hospital. We really appreciate those who have helped us to shine brighter than

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The companies included Napoleons Casino, MB Advertising, Bickerton Skoda, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Irwin Mitchell, I-Power, PHP Printers, JB Doors, Greene King, Forde Recruitment, Mercury Newspaper, Hampton by Hilton, Sheffield Hallam University Facilities Directorate plus charity ambassadors Adam Etches and Scott Jenkins.

A donation to Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity this year will give more local families the chance to make many more happy Christmas memories together.

The cancer charity will be sending out a silver star Christmas tree decoration to anyone who donates to the appeal. Donations to the appeal can be made via post, online at www.Christmasstarappeal. org.uk or by texting WPCC14 followed by the amount you would like to donate (£1, £3, £5 or £10) to 70070.

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Mike left Dronfield thirty years ago and is currently busily employed for six months of the year in Benidorm and six months in his hometown of Blackpool, along with his dummy Chick.

Also appearing on the night is the exceptional local female vocalist, Emma Rossi. The lounge address is 10A High Street, Dronfield, which is next door to the Manor Hotel and directly opposite Domino's Pizza. Tickets, which cost ten pounds include the first drink free, and can be obtained on the night.

This promises to be a night of superb entertainment. I have a particular affection for the Dennett's who were my first well-wishes at my home after a particular nasty fall which smashed up my one and only

arm.

On the night before, I am honoured to be invited to the Sheffield City Hall by my favourite singer, John Reilly to the annual Christmas party where he will be fronting the marvellous band Boy on a Dolphin.This is always a wonderful occasion and there will be some surprise guests.

Ticket holders who retain their tickets are invited to the after show party which will be held at Maggie May's on Trippett lane which is only a stone's throw from the City Hall.

I have long maintained the importance of supporting live music, and my experience recently of top acts appearing in Dronfield to disappointingly small audiences sends out the message of 'use it or lose it '

CONGRATULATIONS TO BUTCH! Wednesday night at Carcroft Club saw a very special evening - Alan Baker - or Butch as everybody knows him! - was the recipient of a Forty Year Long Service Award from the CIU. It's a testament to the work he has put in on behalf of the club that Carcroft goes from strength to strength.

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DAN KNIGHT’S STORM SENSATIONAL LIVE BAND

WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER

SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER

FAMILY GAMES NIGHT, pool night, FREE table

THURSDAY

BILL & PETES SING-A-LONG

FULL SIZE SNOOKER & POOL TABLE SUPERB FUNCTION ROOM Air Conditioned, Private Bar, Seats 150, Catering, Live DJ - For Any Occasion

BERNADETTE WILDE BAND GREAT NORTH EAST BAND

UNION GAP

TOP 60’S RECORDING ARTISTS

MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER

SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBER

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

BRILLIANT KIDS’ ENTERTAINER - WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS!

TREMENDOUS FRANKI VALLI TRIBUTE BAND

TOP BOY/GIRL DUO

WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBER

SECRET

RUSS KING

RAG DOLLS

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS

THE FABS & NICOLA MARIE NIKKI SUMMERS BAND DOUBLE BILL - GREAT BAND & X-FACTOR FINALIST SUPERB ALL LIVE NORTH EAST BAND

WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

WE WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS & A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! ALL ARE WELCOME

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER AWARD-WINNING DUO

FIND US ON FACEBOOK FREE WIFI • CARD PAYMENTS ACCEPTED

CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS

TREVOR ALLEN

HOT FOOD SERVED EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY!

SUN 21ST DEC 5PM-7PM

EVERY THURSDAY

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

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

Tuesday

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

FREE POOL & JUKE BOX POKER KNOCKOUT

Mags & Michael Welcome You To

WEDNESDAY • REDTOOTH POKER LEAGUE • ALL WELCOME

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 8PM

CURRENTLY SERVING

Monday

LIVE POP & PUNK BAND

MULLED WINE•MINCE PIES

WITH ROSCOE

THE MIDLAND

SAT 20TH DEC

XMAS BRASS ENSEMBLE

With Roscoe

DISCO &KARAOKE

WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

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

NEWS FROM NOWHERE

NEW YEAR’S EVE 9PM UNTIL LATE!

KARAOKE WITH ROSCOE

733 Chesterfield Road S8 0SL - 0114 258 5864 FIND US ON FACEBOOK

from 7:30pm

MALE/FEMALE VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL DUO

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER

SAT 20TH DECEMBER - 9.00PM

80’S DISCO With Roscoe

• DOOMBAR • TETLEY’S OPEN UNTIL 1:00 AM FRIDAY & SATURDAY! • ABBEYDALE MOONSHINE

QUIZ NIGHT

FIREWORX

CHRISTMAS EVE BOXING DAY

JAM SESSION All Welcome!

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

QUIZ, RAFFLES, OPEN THE BOX, STICKY 13

FESTIVE FUN

FRI 19TH DECEMBER - 9.00PM

SUN 21ST DECEMBER - 8:30PM

RUSS ELLIOTT

FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER

WATCH LIVE SPORT HERE

KARAOKE

SARAH DANNY HERROD ROBBIE MARTIN

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME STONES/TETLEYS £1.90 FOSTERS £2.00 CARLING £2.30 KRONENBURG £2.35

THE CHANTREY ARMS

JACK DANIELZ THIS WEEKEND BAND

GREAT LIVE PARTY BAND FRIDAY 2ND JANUARY 2015

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The Railway HOLLIN BUSH 108 HOLLINSEND RD S12 2EG

FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

SANTA IS CALLING! PARTY GAMES & BUFFET

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

PAULA

POPULAR FEMALE VOCALIST

SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER

SUE & PAUL’S ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT With Guest Artist, Fun Quiz, Bingo & PYCR

TEL: 07931 796 939

Friday 19th December

MYSTERY TRAIN ADRIAN PARIS TREVOR ALLEN SUNDAY - IAN’S QUIZ & Saturday 20th December

KIDS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

EVERY TUESDAY QUIZ NIGHT IN THE LOUNGE WITH SEAN

BILLY PEARCE

EVERY WEDNESDAY - SENIOR CITIZENS TEA PARTY 12 NOON

FRIDAY 13th MARCH

TICKETS £2

SOCIAL CLUB

TEL: 0114 2325768 / 0114 2311101

THURS 18TH DEC

JAMIE ANSBRO

OPEN ALL DAY FRIDAY

FRIDAY 19TH DEC

0114 2457 806

Fully Air-Conditioned Concert Room & Lounge

FRIDAY 19TH DEC

REEM TOP POP BAND

SATURDAY 20TH DEC

CAROLINE SILVERS TEATIME ENTERTAINMENT IN

FUNKY MONKEY ENTERTAINING PARTY BAND

PLUS BINGO & SUPER FIVE

SUNDAY 21ST DEC

THE LOUNGE (5PM - 7PM)

SATURDAY 20TH DEC

WILSON ELLIS BAND SUNDAY 21ST DEC

BEARDSMITH

TOP NORTH EAST BAND

TUESDAY 23RD DEC

PAUL SPEED

SUPERB MALE VOCALIST

WEDNESDAY 24TH DEC

MONDAYS

TOP LIVE BAND FROM NORTH EAST

THE FABS

BINGO MANIA & SUPER 5

THURSDAY 25TH DEC

Frequent bus service routes: 20,97, 98, 33, & 83 (to & from the club)

SUPERB GUITAR VOCALIST

ALL PAID OUT - EVERY 1/2 HOUR

FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED

TURBO SHANDY £3.50 OR 2 FOR £6 ANY SINGLE & MIXER £2.50 HOUSE DOUBLE & MIXER £3.20 ALL SHOTS £1 CHEEKY VIMTO £5 PER JUG OR 2 FOR £8

ALL SPORTS CHANNELS LIVE MATCHES EVERY DAY

THE FANTASTIC TICKETS £10

DIRTY DANCING MEETS GREASE TICKETS £5 - ALL TICKETS FROM CLUB

WADSLEY BRIDGE WMC

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

Forthcoming Entertainment FRIDAY 19th DECEMBER CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY - TICKETS £2

SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER

BERNADETTE WILDE BAND SHINE

WED 24TH DEC

DAN KNIGHT’S STORM

WEEKEND PROMOTIONS • FRI-SUN

FRIDAY 6th FEBRUARY

5 Number Bingo • Play Your Cards Right • All Draft Beers £2 • All Draft Lagers £2.50

Southey Green Road, Sheffield, S5 7QQ

EVERY DAY 1PM - 6PM

HALIFAX ROAD, WADSLEY BRIDGE, SHEFFIELD TELEPHONE 0114 231 31 51

FIRTH BROWN REUNION 12 NOON - 3PM BINGO & OPEN THE BOX - FRI, SAT & SUN

LANE WMC SOUTHEY 45SHEFFIELD Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield S5 6HU

LAST SATURDAY EVERY MONTH DISCO & DJ NIGHT PINT & A BUTTY • £4

FRIDAY 19th DECEMBER

FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE

(FROM 2PM ONWARDS)

OPEN EVERY HOME GAME FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS WELCOME

CLASSY YOUNG FEMALE VOCALIST

JACKPOT STARTS AT £200

PIE - PEAS - GRAVY ONLY £2!

PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT - from 5pm POKER FROM 3pm

WADSLEY BRIDGE WMC

MONDAY 29TH DECEMBER

SPECIAL DAILY OFFER!

Wednesday 24th December

WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

SARA DANIELS

MONDAYS BINGO & CASH PRIZES • 7PM TUESDAY COMING SOON HISTORY QUIZ THURSDAY QUIZ & BINGO FROM 9PM

DAMION

MONDAY AFTERNOONS

Sequence & Modern Dancing

WEDNESDAYS from 8pm Start

SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER

DETROIT

WEDNESDAY 24th DECEMBER

SOPHIE’S CHOICE

THURSDAY 25th DECEMBER

JAMIE LEE LEWIS Bingo Monday, Wednesday, Friday Early Flyers Sat & Sun Super five & lucky five Open the Box up to £1000 GAMES ROOM

with 3 Full Size Snooker Tables

All are welcome in the Concert Room Sequence & Modern Dancing

DARTS & CARDS ROOM

BINGO EVERY NIGHT WE ARE HOLDING OUR BEER PRICES

FREE

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

FUNCTION ROOM

CONTACT DAVE OR MARINA ON 07528 067828

THREE CASUAL LOUNGES

LOOK AT OUR RANGE OF BEERS! CHEAPEST IN THE AREA!

FREE on Tues & Thur

FREE BOUNCY CASTLE AND SLIDE

BEERS CAFFREYS • WORTHINGTONS • STONES • JOHN SMITH’S LAGER CARLING • FOSTERS CIDERS STRONGBOW CIDER

Come and join our club (WEATHER PERMITTING)

Full Membership Just £5 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)

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GOOD PUB GRUB

Served 7 Days a Week • Noon - 8pm Monday to Saturday Sunday Lunch served Noon - 4pm

WHAT’S ON...

Thursday 18th December

BRASS BAND Sing-a-long Carols

Monday 22nd December

CHRISTMAS CHOIR QUIZ CHRISTMAS EVE IS

PARTY NIGHT! Christmas Day we are open 11am - 3pm NEW YEARS EVE KARAOKE DISCO CHRISTMAS FOOD FAYRE BEING SERVED NOW THROUGH TO CHRISTMAS EVE

SMALL FUNCTION ROOM UP TO 25 PERSONS - FREE HIRE - BUFFET AVAILABLE

THE OFFICE

117 UPPERTHORPE ROAD / SHEFFIELD/ S6 3EA

FRIDAY & SATURDAY from 8pm

DISCO WITH TONY & CASH BINGO! FRIDAY from 8pm

CASH BINGO

SUNDAY from 8pm

STEVE’S KARAOKE

CHEAP DRINK PRICES

LAGER £2.40 JOHN SMITH’S £2.30

FREE FUNCTION ROOM

& PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT!

Call for details 0114 278 1951

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT BOUNDARY ACADEMY LIVE TERTAINMENT

EN

EVERY SATURDAY

JORDANTHORPE PARKWAY, S8 8BU SATURDAYS - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Dec 20th LOUISE - Top Vocal Entertainer

EVERY TUESDAY - OPEN MIC NIGHT STARTS 9.00 PM PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUB NEW MEMBERS WELCOME - JUST COME IN AND JOIN!!!

• POOL TABLE & SNOOKER TABLE • FAMILIES WELCOME • • CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA • DISCOES • LARGE FREE CAR PARK •

WWW.BOUNDARYACADEMY.CO.UK / EMAIL BOUNDARYACADEMY@TALKTALK.NET

TEL: 07957 975032

FIND US ON FACEBOOK SEARCH FOR BOUNDARY ACADEMY

SOCIAL CLUB THE FOREST QUEENS 4 QUEENS ROAD - SHEFFIELD - S2 4DG RUTLAND ROAD | NEEPSEND SHEFFIELD S3 9PA EVERY FRIDAY

TOMMO’S KARAOKE NIGHT

FREE MINI QUIZ, STAND UP BINGO & PLENTY OF SILLINESS!!!

All Welcome - Starts 9pm

EVERY SATURDAY

CABARET NIGHT HOSTED BY GARY PHILLIPS with Special Guests EVERY SUNDAY 1PM - 3PM

SUNDAY CARVERY Homecooked with Homemade Soup

ONLY £6.50 - U12s £3.50 SUNDAY NIGHT

FREE CONNECT 5 QUIZ

+ PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT & CASH BINGO

Come and sample up to 6 cask ales on the bar with at least 4 supplied by our next door neighbours TOOL MAKERS BREWERY Traditional pub games played throughout the week...All welcome where a warm welcome and a friendly smile awaits all

FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE (DEPOSIT ONLY)

SEATS UP TO 250 HOUSE DJ CAN BE BOOKED LATE BAR AVAILABLE LARGE CAR PARK

JOIN US FOR A PINT BEFORE & AFTER EVERY BLADES MATCH TWO MINUTES’ WALK FROM BRAMALL LANE! •JOHN SMITHS SMOOTH £2.00 • STONES BITTER £2.00 •CARLING LAGER £2.20 •COORS LIGHT £2.20 Contact Tony for Details and Bookings on

07719 604455

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WMC Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham 01709 551117

CHILDREN ALLOWED ON WEDNESDAYS BUT NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON SATURDAYS

SATURDAY 20TH DEC

CAUGHT OFF GUARD WEDNESDAY 24TH DEC HUNTER BAND FRIDAY 26TH DEC

T ROX

SATURDAY 27TH DEC

COAST

BRINSWORTH

SOCIAL 01709 364435 Brinsworth Lane SATURDAY 20th DEC

COURTNEY GILL & DAVID BRYDEN SUNDAY 21st DEC

THE DRIVE WEDNESDAY 24th DEC SCREAM THURSDAY 25th DEC

GLYN DAVIES FRIDAY 26th DEC 2 REAL

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

Excellent live shows!

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

LIVE AT THE DUSTY!

LISHA

SUPERB TRIBUTE TO

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER

SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER

FREE ENTRY Saturday 20th December 9:30pm

LISA DʼMAIO

MATTHEW ADDISON

SUNDAY AFTERNOON 21ST DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS PANTO! MOTHER GOOSE

Tickets £2 Sequence Dancing Every Tuesday Evening All Welcome - £2 Admission FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE For Details Contact N.M.W.C - 01246 278849

CLUB CHESTERFIELD Chester Street, Chesterfield T: 01246 234200 SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER TOP MALE ENTERTAINER

DAN PATCHETT

KARNIVAL

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER

SONYA SAM REECE WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER RICKY GRAHAM TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBER

RAWMARSH TRADES & LABOUR CLUB Whiteley Avenue, Monkwood Estate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7QS Tel: 01709 522825

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

COYOTE

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER

VICTORIA FRANCIS WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

ICE

SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER

WILSON ELLIS BAND

SOUL FACES FREE ENTRY

(CHILDREN £7) FREE GLASS OF WINE WITH ADVANCE BOOKINGS!

CHRISTMAS DAY

Sunday 21st December 9:30pm

THE GODS OF ROCK RETURN

THOR FREE ENTRY

• 2 COURSES ONLY £10 SUPERB FOUR COURSE LUNCH • £45 CHILDREN £25

EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL! BOXING DAY CARVERY • STANDARD £7.95 • LARGE £8.95 (CHILDREN £4.50)

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

SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER

NEW YEARʻS EVE MEGA PARTY NIGHT!

ROY THOMAS TOP FEMALE ENTERTAINER

BARBARA MICHAELS

FINE CASK ALES NOW BEING SERVED

FEATURING THE ACOUSTIC ANGELS Includes Luxury Buffet & Midnight Champagne! £50 per person - tickets on sale now!

SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBER

SUPERB VOCAL ENTERTAINER

LEE JOHN

Tuesday Night Auction - 7pm - Finish Bingo Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday

HIGH STREET, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD

Traditional Home Cooked Food

AWESOME 8 PIECE LIVE SOUL & MOTOWN BAND

CHRISTMAS EVE CARVERY

Carvery & Bar Meals Served All Day

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER

Top Weekend Entertainment

ROADHOUSE

& MOTOWN

•GREAT MENUS• •FANTASTIC LIVE TRIBUTES & BANDS!• •PICK UP A BROCHURE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE•

SUPERB VOCAL ENTERTAINER

BRIMINGTON

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS 2014

Friday 19th December 9:30pm

BRUNO MARS

ALBION ROAD FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER

Now Booking!

WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

29 Albion Road - Rotherham Centre Tel: 01709 512545

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

DEMMI

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

LIVE SKY SPORTS

The Dusty Miller

SOCIAL CLUB T: 01246 233700

Fri 26th Dec BOXING DAY

SOUL IN MOTION

FABULOUS MALE QUARTET MUSIC FROM BARRY WHITE TO MICHAEL JACKSON FANTASTIC LIGHT SHOW DOORS OPEN 7PM THE BEST ACT YOU’LL EVER SEE!

WWW.MERCURYNEWSPAPER.CO.UK

GREASBROUGH

RECENTLY REFURBISHED FAMILY OWNED FREEHOUSE MIKE, JANE & CASEY WELCOME CLIENTELE OLD AND NEW TO THE

Horse & Tiger Brook Hill • Thorpe Hesley • Rotherham S61 2QA Just 5 mins from J35 M1 Telephone 0114 2456 008

Introducing live music, real ales and, coming soon, a high quality coffee/tea shop

CHRISTMAS EVE

THE KENNY FRANCIS SHOW & GUESTS - FROM 8.00PM Wednesdays from 8:30pm

WE’RE JAMMIN’

Co- hosted by the inimitable Mick & Pat Open mic/buskers night welcoming musicians, singers & performers

THURSDAY FROM 8:30PM LOZZY’S MUSICAL BINGO! With Family Fortunes & Karaoke!

ALTERNATE FRIDAYS FROM 8:30PM SUE & PAUL’S VARIETY NIGHT

Every Fortnight!

We apologise in advance but children and all those under 18 are not allowed inside

Doncaster Venue Listings

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BRADFIELD BREWERY

BENTLEY WEST END SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

CARCROFT VILLAGE WMC

CHESTNUT AVENUE, CARCROFT, DN6 8AG. TEL: (01302) 722520

FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE

• WANT A SUPERB VENUE FOR YOUR PARTY OR CONCERT? • WE HAVE A TERRIFIC FACILITY & WE CAN CATER FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS! • FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT JOHN • CALL 07841 761679 •OR CALL INTO THE CLUB & HAVE A LOOK!

FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER

THURSDAY 25TH DECEMBER

GORGEOUS GIRL SINGER

YOUNG MODERN VOCALIST

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

FRIDAY 26TH DECEMBER

TOP 4 PIECE BOY BAND

CONTEMPORARY HARMONY TRIO

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER

SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER

TOP 60’S GROUP

SUPERB MODERN GIRL-FRONTED BAND

TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBER

SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBER

TOP MALE VOCAL ENTERTINER

BRITAIN’S PREMIER DUO

WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

TUESDAY 30TH DECEMBER

FANTASTIC LIVE BAND

SUPERB FEMALE VOCAL ENTERTAINER

BEEBI DELL

SKY SPORTS & WI-FI

HEROES

REBECCA SPARKLE

WOODFIELD SOCIAL CLUB 91 Woodfield Rd, Doncaster , DN4 8HN

128 Askern Rd, Bentley Tel: 01302 873201

EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

HOPE & PRAY STAR COMEDY VOCAL DUO

BLUE HORIZON

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER

TOP C&W ACT

BETHANY BROOKES STAR FEMALE VOCALIST

SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER

MARK TURVER GREAT MALE VOCALIST

TOP C&W ACT

FRIDAY 26TH DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

BROTHER CREW SUPERB COMEDY VOCAL DUO

Don’t forget our £1 draw on Sunday Nights Every Wednesday:

COUNTRY & WESTERN

Tel: 01302 853446

COUNTRY NIGHT & BINGO

EVERY MONDAY

Quiz Night & Play Your Cards Right

EVERY TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY 17TH DECEMBER

ARIZONA WESS

Ladies Night Chair Dancing/ Burlesque

FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER

LYNETTE MARIE

EVERY WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

WHISKY

EVERY FRIDAY & SUNDAY

WEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBER

FIRST SATURDAY IN EVERY MONTH

WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

DARREN KNIGHT

Off High Street, Barnby Dun,Doncaster DN3 1DS

RIO MADNESS

ROSTHOLME SOCIAL CLUB

SOCIAL CLUB

01302 882 936

SHARON LEWIS BAND

JAMIE LEE LEWIS

BARNBY DUN

CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL!

THE FUTURE

UNION GAP

Tel: 01302 876340

BLUE ICE

RICKY STAR

REEM

Cusworth Road, Doncaster DN5 9RF

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

Poker Night - Members Only

Bingo & Play Your Cards Right

MICHELLE

Karaoke

EVERY TUESDAY (VIEWING FROM 3:30PM)

With The Dalton Johns Band & Guests

AUCTION - 6:30PM

Every Monday: BINGO

SEQUENCE DANCING TO A LIVE BAND

EVERY THURSDAY

BENTLEY WEST END SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

Sat 20th Dec

GOODFELLAS

Sun 21st Dec

HUNTER BAND

Wed 24th Dec

EVOLUTION

ENTERTAINING POP BAND GREAT ROCK BAND

BRILLIANT ALL-LIVE TRIO

Fri 26th Dec

COEUR D’ALENE

Sat 27th Dec

GUITARS & STRIPES

AWARD-WINNING DUO

www.woodfieldsocial.co.uk Membership Available Anytime

ARMTHORPE CORONATION CLUB

Cusworth Road, Doncaster DN5 9RF Tel: 01302 876340

MAINSTREAM ROCK BAND

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

WEDNESDAY

Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster Tel: 01302 831393

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER

DOC PUB MARTEN & THE ILL-FITTING SUITS ROCK & NEW WAVE TRIBUTE BAND SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER

BEEBI DELL

BINGO NIGHT FIRST HOUSE 8.50 PM

GORGEOUS GIRL SINGER WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER

THURSDAY POKER NIGHT CASH PRIZES ON THE NIGHT 8.00 PM

MODERN LIVE THREE PIECE FRIDAY 26TH DECEMBER

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

POPAGANDA

SHARON LEWIS BAND MODERN GIRL-FRONTED BAND

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

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DONCASTER TRADES

ENJOY A NIGHT AT THE RACES..

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

...ON THE BIG SCREEN Fantastic Facilities Are Right Here At The Trades, Inside The Frenchgate Centre

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SURRENDER THE COAST

SAT

DEC 7:30PM | £5ADV SAT

+ THE MONDAY CLUB + THE TORN + MARTIN BLACK + THIS CITY LIMITS

JAN 7:30PM | £5ADV SAT

FRIDAY 19TH DEC - 1PM START - C&W ACT

KEN DURRANS

DONCASTER CINEMA SERVICES

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BIG JOE BONE

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WAR GAMES (FROM USA)

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WILLE AND THE BANDITS

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CASH PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH

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ZOE SCHWARZ BLUE COMMOTION

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LIL’ JIMMY REED BAND

25

LARRY MILLER

FEB 7:30PM | £8ADV WED

SATURDAY 20TH DEC - 8:30PM START - TOP BOY/GIRL DUO

DELISE

MAR 7:30PM | £5ADV THU

TUESDAY 23RD DEC - 2PM START - DOUBLE BILL

ROADHOUSE & GRAHAM HEATH FRIDAY 26TH DEC

CLOSED

+ BRUJA +MARSICANS

MAR 7:30PM | £7.50ADV FRI

MAY 7:30PM | £10ADV FRI MAY 7:30PM | £9ADV SUN

SATURDAY 27TH DEC - 8:30PM START - LIVE ROCK BAND

JUL SAT

JAX DANIELZ BAND

7:30PM | £12ADV

Recording Studio

JUL 7:30PM | £12ADV

Gift Vouchers Available

Tel: 01302 326313

www.doncastertrades.co.uk

Record Your Voice or a Loved One’s

WHEATLEY W.M.C

Morley Road, Doncaster DN1 2TN Tel: 01302 360984 SAT 20TH DEC

FABULOUS MALE VOCALIST

CONNOR O’NEIL

EVERY SATURDAY SUN 14TH DEC

MON 22ND DEC

BINGO £500 JACKPOT (50 NOS.) OPEN THE BOX & MINI TOTE

CRAIG MCGANN

FROM 5PM - 9PM TICKETS £1.50 FROM THE CLUB - HURRY!

BRILLIANT MALE VOCALIST

WED 24TH DEC

TOP MALE ENTERTAINER

JJ BENJAMIN

Also Backing Tracks Supplied Telephone 01226 386263

KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH

SOMETHING OLD SOMETHING NEW KENNY LYNNE

EVERY SUNDAY BINGO £500 JACKPOT (50 NOS.) & MINI TOTE TUES 23RD DEC

PLUS BINGO • OPEN THE BOX • MINI TOTE THURS 25TH DEC

OPEN 11.00AM - 3.00PM 7.30PM - 11.00PM

IN THE BAR & LOUNGE

EVERY TUESDAY BINGO & OPEN THE BOX & MINI TOTE

OPEN THE BOX

EVERY THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBER

FREE RAFFLE & NIBBLES - 8 BEER TICKETS FOR WINNERS FIRST FRIDAY MONTHLY - SNOWY & CO PRESENT

•OPEN THE BOX •BINGO •MINI TOTE •1.00 AM BAR BOXING DAY • FRIDAY 26TH DECEMBER

FREE FUN QUIZ NIGHT NORTHERN SOUL NIGHT GREAT DANCING & 12.30 AM BAR

BRIGHTSIDE

NORTHERN SOUL NIGHT GREAT DANCING & 12.30 AM BAR

OPEN EVERY DAY • FIND US ON FACEBOOK • SHOWING ALL MAJOR SPORTS SNOOKER & 20P POOL • NOW ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS

FREE FUNCTION ROOM ON REQUEST FREE POOL ALL DAY EVERY DAY • NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS

BENTLEY WEST END SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

PANTOMIME JANUARY 6TH 2015

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TIME TO DOWNLOAD

Putting it simply…Download Festival 2015, If you have any news, reviews, releases/events you’d like us to we cannot wait to spend an unadulterated, cover please forward details to info@mercurynewspaper.co.uk chaotic weekend in the middle of a field with you. We are busting at the seams to drink luke warm cider in your presence, whilst sleeping under canvas with you, shivering in our £5.99 sleeping bag we bought from Aldi.

But most of all Download, we can’t wait to Scrolling though old interviews and videos of Preview: Spandau Ballet, 06/03/15. watch all our favourite bands by your side, the band, it is clear to see how much progresMotorpoint Arena Sheffield because quite frankly, 14th-16th June is the sion took place within their early years of

By Kt Evans best weekend of the year formation. Before they found international Ok so we got a bit carried away. However if fame, the group gigged relentlessly around Life would be a pretty boring place if it pubs and clubs of London, interestingly with a you have yet to experience the legend that hadn’t been for Spandau Ballet. With hits distinct ‘Rolling Stones-esque’ style. However, is Download Festival, we strongly suggest ‘Gold,’ ‘Through The Barricades,’ ‘True’ you jump on board to celebrate rock music’s and ‘This Is The Love’ all sound tracking an as fashion and music altered, so did Spandau finest weekend. Held within acres of fields at Ballet who transformed themselves into an era where it was still socially acceptable for Donnington Park, Castle Donnington, we’ve integral part of the early 1980’s British music men to wear blue eye shadow and glittery already heard Muse, Kiss and Slipknot are scene.

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Startplatform heels, these genre defying 1980’s main headliners, however the latest announceing off in Birmingham in the 80’s, this trend legends are set to perform at Sheffield’s ment of bands for 2015 have certainly got our setting genre based itself around fl amboyant, Motorpoint Arena on 6th March 2015. pulse racing. So, without further wait… extrovert fashion along with a fusion of new For those who are unfamiliar with the powDownload Festival 2015 are thrilled to anwave music.

Also referred to as ‘Blits Kids’ erhouse that is Spandau Ballet, here is our nounce that Black Veil Brides have joined their due to its foundations at Bltz Club in Covent whistle stop guide for all you need to know. bill. Never afraid of shocking the audience Garden London, bands such as Ultravox, DaSo, forming in Islington London in 1979, with their alternative take on classic rock, the vid Bowie, Sheffield’s Human League, Adam this Southern five piece were part of the New five piece from Hollywood have won countless Ant and Duran Duran all emerged from the Romantics movement, which took the early awards including best live band by Kerrang, New Romantics era.

1980’s by storm. Easily in the top 3 bands to most dedicated fans by Loudwire and best alWith a legacy of 23 hot singles across the have become most successful from this genre globe, numerous multi-platinum selling albums bum my Kerrang readers’ poll. Having released four studio albums, alongside undergoing altering shift in musical development, Spandau and selling over a staggering 25 million reBallet released seven studio albums throughout cords, it is evident just how important Spandau countless worldwide tours along the way, we their career, along with winning a BRIT award Ballet have been to the British Music industry. suggest you bring along a can of hair spray… for Technical Excellence in 1984. In 1989, the As part of a 12 date UK tour, the group will be we have a felling it may just get a bit glam. quintet parted ways after releasing ‘Heart Like performing at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena on Also announced, Mallory Knox. Their second album, ‘Asymmetry’ saw them shooting to the A Sky,’ however they announced in 2009 there 6th March 2015. Tickets are on sale now and very top of the UK album rock charts in Octowere reforming to release their first album in can be purchased at www.motorpointarenashber, yet another great success for the Southern over twenty years, ‘Once More.’ effield.co.uk. Tickets start from £42. alt rock pack. On point both in the studio along with on stage, hits ‘Hello,’ ‘Shout To The Moon’ and ‘Lighthouse’ all ensure fans are set to be in for a treat. Parkway Drive, Motionless In White and Lamb Of God have also been added to Download 2015 along with Madball, Every Time I Die, Hollywood Undead, Eagles

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JOHNSON BROS. TOURS BOURNEMOUTH • CHRISTMAS 2014

St Agnes 5 Days Isle of Wight 5 Days Skegness (Miners’ Retreat) 5 Days Eastbourne 5 Days Scotland (Loch Lomond) 5 Days London Theatre Break 2 Days Newcastle-upon-Tyne 4 Days Irish Grand National 5 Days Falmouth 5 Days Eastbourne 6 Days Mystery Weekend 3 Days Torquay 5 Days Studley Warwickshire 4 Days Amsterdam & Keukenhof Gardens 5 Days

23rd - 27th December • 5 Days

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2015 HOLIDAYS London Weekend Brighton Weekend London Theatre Break Chester Weekend Paris London Valentine’s Weekend Warners Alvaston Hall Eastbourne Andre Rieu in Cologne Brighton Weekend Exmouth Paris River Cruise Skegness (Miners’ Retreat)

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Costa Del Sol - Fuengirola 16th Jan 2015 - Hotel Angela 4* - 7nights Half Board - Doncaster Airport £285.00pp Benidorm 24th Jan 2015 - 10 Nights - All Full Board Full Board - Doncaster Airpor Rio Park ............................... £319.00pp Riudor .................................. £339.00pp Ambassador Playa ................. £339.00pp Costa Del Sol - Benalmadena 23rd Jan 2015 - Hotel Las Arenas 4* - 7 Nights - Half Board - Doncaster Airport ............................................ £275.00pp Costa Del Sol - Fuengirola 3rd Mar 2015 - Angela Hotel 4* - 10 Nights - Half Board - Manchester Airport .......... ............................................ £409.00pp

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Continued from previous column Marina.................................. £449.00pp Dynastic ............................... £449.00pp Orange ................................. £449.00pp Helios................................... £459.00pp Castilla ................................ £549.00pp Rosamar ............................... £469.00pp Nereo ................................... £489.00pp Los Dalmatas ........................ £489.00pp Ambassador Playa ................ £499.00pp Diplomatic ............................ £529.00pp Majorca - Alcudia 5th May 2015 - Hotel More - 7 Nights - Half Board - Doncaster Airport ....... £299.00pp

Benidorm 21st Apr 2015 - Rio Park - 11 Nights - Full Board - East Midlands Airport . £459.00pp

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Majorca - Alcudia 6th Jul 2015 - Lagamonte Hotel - 10 Nights - All Inclusive - East Midlands Airport - .. ............................................ £579.00pp

We have Six Beautiful Holiday cottages available Accommodating from two to ten people

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Angler’s Corner with Clint Walker

I once swore I’d never be seen dead in that fashion nightmare, the onesie, but this week, I very nearly was...

A trip to the river Derwent, and the banks were wet and slippy, and as I’m still the mountain goat I once was, I was aware that care needed to be taken, but didn’t really think anything could go wrong.... this is where the problems began. I’ve bought a fleece onsie; (I know, I’m suitably embarrassed!) I’m currently suffering with arthritis, so the extra layer does wonders to keep me warm in winter. I wore this below trousers and salopettes, then covered all with a jumper and a heavy jacket, and finished off with a brand new pair of fleece lined boots. As I’ve mentioned, the banks were wet, and where new pegs had been cut, particularly muddy, so I had a fair weight of mud clogging the treads of the new boots...

I was wandering with a lure rod, and espied a spot which looked likely to hold fish; unfortunately, it was at the bottom of a steep incline, and there were already indentations which indicated others had slipped on the way down. No matter, my mind is still 18 years old, therefore it follows that my 44 year old body will immediately leap where the brain sends it with the same reflexes and agility of years gone by. Not true. I’m still not sure what happened, but my feet went from under me and as I spun through the air, I was immediately aware that the river was painfully close! I landed heavily on my back and shoulders, knocking the wind out of me, and briefly though I’d got away with it. At this point, I noticed the bankside vegetation slowly moving by, and realised I was sliding head first, on my back, towards the cold, dark depths of the wintry Derwent! My rucksack straps had firmly pinned my arm, my boots, heavy with mud offered no purchase, so I arched my back and tried to dig any part of my body, but still kept slipping inexorably closer!

Those few seconds were painfully slow. I knew the margins slipped into eighteen feet of water, and if I ended up going in then, my chances of getting out again were negligent. I am a qualified swiftwater rescue instructor, and have been unfortunate enough to recover several anglers bodies from various lakes, ponds and rivers, so I know exactly what happens when someone drowns. Immersion in cold water is quickly followed by cold shock where blood is drawn from the extremities, brain included, and the body starts to shut down. This happens within seconds. By now, the person in the water is incapable of shouting for help, and the larynx spasms to prevent water getting into the lungs; it Superbly located for Holidays & Short Stays Quality furnished log cabins, sleep up to 6. WiFI Friendly.

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also stops that person breathing. Heavy clothing becomes waterlogged, pulling the drowning person down as he fights to stay afloat, thrashing about, expending precious energy trying to keep mouth and nose above water. The larynx opens, an influx of water follows and the throat spasms again to prevent breathing... within a minute, trapped underwater, involuntary inhalation occurs to ingest yet more water, and the person drowns...a cold, dark death that no-one has seen or heard...

Luckily, as the back of my head dipped in to the icy chill and I closed my eyes, I stopped sliding.

I don’t know why, what I rested against, but I lay stunned and tried to work out what to do next; if I moved, I feared slipping further into the murk, but eventually, I freed an arm and managed to gain some purchase. I rolled over, turned parallel to the bank and lay face down in the mud until I’d regained some strength and then gingerly got to my knees. I threw my kit back up the bank, crawled up after it and sat breathless at the top of the greasy slope. I fear very little (I’m married to a redhead after all!) but I had been terrified for the first time in my angling life. I’d been very lucky, unlike dozens of other anglers, and I’d got away with it...not through quick thinking or super speedy Spiderman reactions, just luck. It’s certainly made me reconsider whether I should be leaping around wet banks without a ‘buddy’ or rope and spike, and if you read this, please do the same. Think about how safe you really are, and please don’t think “It will never happen to me” because that’s how I got into trouble....

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SHEFFIELD’S NUMBER ONE SPORTS BARS 255 ECCLESALL ROAD | S11 8NX LOXLEY NEW ROAD | S6 4NG WWW.CHAMPSSHEFFIELD.COM out winners in the all County Senior League tie between themselves and Davy FC. Ryan Beck starred for New Bohemians scoring four goals in a 7-2 win.

There was one outstanding 2nd Round tie between Kingstone United and Sheffield Bankers. Kingstone ran-out 3-2 winners in a game that had previously been twice postponed.

The midweek wet weather and the cold snap that followed led to the postponing of many of the league’s games this week. Firstly, we lost midweek games at Penistone and at Worksop’s Sandy Lane, followed by a high number of postponements on the weekend.

All but four league games and one cup match survived the poor weather, along with S&HCFA Junior Cup 3rd Round a handful of S&HCFA cup games.

U21 Cup holders Swallownest Miners Welfare U21 were 7-1 winners Hall Green United in S&HCFA Senior Cup the Junior Cup 3rd Round. Alex Lill was on Midweek Swallownest Miners Welfare hosted target four times for the hosts. Swallownest NCEL league side Hadnsworth Parramore in will be looking to retain the U21 Cup on the Quarter Finals of the S&HCFA’s flagship Thursday (18/12), when they take on Athersley competition. Sadly, Handsworth’s quality paid out, seeing them defeat Swallownest 7-0. It Recreation U21 in the final. has been a great effort by Swallownest though, AFC Dronfield U21 were knocked-out of the who beat Worksop Town and our very own Junior Cup, as they lost 3-2 to MLB Academy Millmoor Juniors to reach this stage of the at Gosforth Playing Fields. competition.

Next Fixtures Division One Thorpe Hesley moved to within a point of Thursday 18th December league leaders North Gawber Colliery, with U21 Cup Final a hard-earned 3-2 away win over Silkstone Swallownest Miners Welfare U21 v Athersley United. Danny Archer, Bradley Rotchell and Recreation U21 (KO 7.30pm at the Memorial Thomas Beech were all on target for Thorpe Ground, Penistone) Hesley, who had lost both of their last two Saturday 20th December league games prior to Saturday.

Fourth met fifth place at the Civil Service Premier Division Ground, where High Green Villa travelled to Jubilee Sports v Athersley Recreation face Ecclesfield Red Rose. Ecclesfield were Reserves looking to bounce back, following their first Millmoor Juniors Reserves v Oughtibridge league defeat of the season to North Gawber WMFC Colliery last Saturday. In the end the two teams Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves v Joker FC were inseparable, sharing the points following Swallownest Miners Welfare v Wickersley FC a 1-1 draw.

Swinton Athletic v Houghton Main Wombwell Main v Handsworth Parramore U21 Division Goals from Mused Salem, Mikey Taylor and Division One Corey Cresswell gave Millmoor Juniors U21 AFC Dronfield v Millmoor Juniors Reserves a 3-1 away win over Denaby United U21 at Davy FC v Sheffield Bankers Old Road Playing Fields. Millmoor remain in Kingstone United v South Kirkby Colliery fourth position, six points off the pace with two North Gawber Colliery v Penistone Church games spare.

Reserves Bawtry Town U21 registered their fourth Rotherham Town v Silkstone United straight league win, with a convincing 6-1 Thorpe Hesley v Sheffield Athletic away win over Davy FC U21. Bawtry have scored 19 goals in those four games, and are up Division Two to fifth place in the table.

Bawtry Town v Maltby Main Reserves Byron House v Caribbean Sports League Cup 3rd Round Only one cup game survived the weather, Frecheville Reserves v Parkgate Reserves with Penistone Church Reserves taking on Sheffield Lane Top v New Bohemians Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Reserves at the Memorial Ground. Penistone came out U21 Division winners, with goals from Adam Dewsnap, Bawtry Town U21 v Handsworth Parramore Ross Nettleton and Jake Schofield giving them U21 Davy U21 v North Gawber Colliery U21 a 3-1 win.

Denaby United U21 v Athersley Recreation U21 S&HCFA Association Cup In 3rd Round Division Two leaders Byron Houghton Main U21 v Wombwell Main U21 House fell to a 2-0 home loss to AFC Emley’s Millmoor Juniors U21 v Swallownest Miners Development Squad. New Bohemians came Welfare U21

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MILLERS HAVE UPPER HAND BUT HAVE TO SETTLE FOR THE DRAW Rotherham United had to settle for their second goalless draw in as many weeks despite arguably having the upper hand against Nottingham Forest.

Emmanuel Ledesma came closest to breaking the deadlock when he smashed an effort against the visitors’ crossbar while Dexter Blackstock had a goal ruled out at the other end as both sides shared the spoils.

Following their hard-fought draw at Cardiff last time out, the Millers kept faith with their startingline up for the visit of Stuart Pearce’s Forest side with the only change being on the bench with Joe Skarz replacing Frazer Richardson.

In the early stages, the Millers were almost the lucky beneficiaries of a mix-up in the Forest rearguard when Tom Lawrence’s ball upfield saw Alex Revell in hot pursuit but under little pressure, Kelvin Wilson fizzed a backpass towards the visitors’ goal and ‘keeper Karl Darlow took a swipe at an attempted clearance but fortunately for the Newcastle-bound stopper, he made enough of a connection to prevent the ball finding the net and he managed to bundle the ball clear with Revell looking to force the ball home from point-blank range.

Moments later, Ledesma showed fleet of foot to leave Michail Antonio in his wake before firing a cross which beat the advancing home runners before Wilson had to be on-hand with a superb sliding challenge to halt Lawrence’s marauding run moments later.

Just before the quarter hour, fine interplay involving Ledesma and Paul Green paved the way for Lawrence to try his luck from distance but his ambitious effort failed to trouble Darlow before Green blazed a shot well over the bar after Scott

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After making a number of changes in midweek, Paul Dickov reverted back to the side that won at Oldham in last weeks FA Cup second round.

It was a scrappy first half of football for both sides, Rovers had the edge in terms of possession but tight defending at the back denied them on numerous occasions.

There was an early chance for the home side as a corner straight from the training ground fell to Paul Keegan whose shot from distance, despite being struck hard, was well saved by Stuart Nelson.

Minutes later Curtis Main found himself through on goal. Instead of going for the first time shot he rounded the keeper but the Gills got defenders back to deny the opening goal.

The visitors first chance came as Brennan Dickensen dispossessed Kyle Bennett in midfield and charged towards goal. Getting his shot away, Sam Johnstone was relieved to see the ball go just wide of his post.

On the 15 minute mark the home side should have gone ahead through James Coppinger. A dangerous ball across the face of goal by Main was met by the Rovers captain but Nelson smartly saved from 10 yards.

It was Rovers who threatened again, this time through a lively Kyle Bennett. Main headed the

Wootton’s lay-off following Reece James’ deep centre.

In a rare foray by Forest, Antonio showed Wootton a quick pair of heels before floating a delicate cross which had Adam Collin backtracking nervously but the advancing Blackstock could not divert the ball goalwards at the far post.

Minutes later, Antonio again got the better of Wootton to fizz a cross which narrowly evaded the attentions of Britt Assombalonga before Ben Pringle’s daisycutter from just outside the box stung the palms of Darlow at the other end.

With half-time approaching, the Millers twice came within a whisker of the breakthrough when firstly Forest appealed vainly for a free-kick and following clever one-touch passing, Ledesma weighed up his options before firing a dipping effort from distance which seemingly moved in the air and with Darlow a helpless bystander, the ball smashed against the crossbar.

Moments later, the Millers attacked with menace as incisive passing released James’ down the left flank and the Manchester United loanee showed great awareness to pull the ball back into the path of Lawrence, who calmly stroked the ball towards goal but the ball agonisingly whistled the wrong side of the upright.

Danny Fox became the first to incur the wrath of the referee after being cautioned following the conclusion of the home attack before skipper Craig Morgan led from the front as he bravely put his body on the line as he threw himself at Antonio’s goalbound shot in first-half stoppage time.

Following the interval, Forest were the quickest of the blocks with Antonio skipping down the byline before firing a centre which was met perfectly by the head of Henri Lansbury, who could not keep his header down as it flew over the bar.

At the other end, James curled an instinctive cross which was flicked on by Morgan into the path of Revell, who cushioned a volley which Darlow diverted into the path of Green, who looked to have the simple task of tapping home into the unguarded net but the assistant referee had already flagged for offside.

Moments later, another James’ centre caused havoc in the Forest rearguard and Ledesma fired a fierce half-volley which was bravely blocked by

Lansbury on the edge of the box before Pringle became the first home player to see yellow after he attempted to cynically halt a Forest counter-attack.

Just before the hour mark, the Millers had a let-off when Jamie Paterson fired a tantalising corner which saw Blackstock rise above his marker before planting a header which hit the underside of the bar before finding the net but to the home fans’ relief, the referee adjudged he had climbed illegally and the goal was chalked off.

With the game in the balance, Rotherham countered superbly and superb interplay involving Ledesma and Lawrence bisected the Forest defence and the Leicester loanee pulled an inviting centre into the path of Pringle, who had the goal at his mercy, but he fluffed his lines as he hoicked an effort over the bar.

Moments later, Lawrence was the beneficiary of some neat home passing to curl a delightful effort which had Darlow anxiously looking over his shoulder as it fizzed narrowly over the crossbar before Ledesma fired an exocet effort from the tightest of angles which almost got the home fans’ off their seats as it whizzed narrowly wide.

The Millers came within inches of the decisive breakthrough when Lawrence released Revell down the right flank and although his cross missed the advancing Richie Smallwood, James pounced on the loose ball to drill a fierce left-footed effort which initially looked to wrongfoot Darlow, who despite diving the wrong way stuck out a leg to clear the danger.

With time running out, Eric Lichaj tried his luck with a speculative half-volley which flew harmlessly over the bar before Paterson’s superb mazy run and cross almost saw Assombalonga poke the ball home but he bizarrely failed to make contact with the goal gaping.

Lawrence became the next to see yellow for tripping Robert Tesche in full flight before sub Jordan Bowery almost made an immediate impact when his drilled cross was almost met by the head of Revell at the far post but he narrowly failed to make contact.

In the dying seconds, Fox blazed a free-kick harmlessly over the bar before sub Paul Taylor squandered an opportunity to test Darlow late on with a tame effort which dribbled to the visitors’ keeper.

ball into the path of the winger who skipped past a number of defenders before getting his shot away but it was another good save from Nelson, who was being kept busy.

On the half hour mark another short corner caught the visitors out, this time it was Richie Wellens who was given space to drive into the box.

After a real scrap in the six yard box somehow Gillingham escaped and got the ball clear.

With Gillingham defending deep Rovers struggled to get the breakthrough, and Nelson was called into action again on the stroke of half time as a deflected Bennett shot almost found its way through.

Despite Rovers being on top, the teams went in level at the break.

The visitors came out a different side in the second half and within 15 seconds John Egan fired a vicious shot from 35 yards, missing the crossbar by only inches.

The Gills were rewarded for their lively start to the second half when a scuffed shot from Michael Doughty somehow found its’ way to Luke Norris at the back post. Determined to beat his man, Norris tapped home from close range.

Paul Dickov looked for options and immediately withdrew Paul Keegan for Harry Forrester to try and find a way back into the game.

Coppinger came agonisingly close after being put through by Wellens, but up against two defenders he poked his effort just inches wide.

Frustration was growing for the home side and as they threw players forward The Gills played on the counter attack. Against the run of play Norris

added his second of the game as he tried his luck from distance and brilliantly found the bottom corner.

There was a late surge from Rovers as Wabara headed against the bar from a Bennett corner, before Theo Robinson was brought down in the box forcing the referee to give a penalty.

Main confidently stepped up and converted the spot kick but it was too little too late as the referee blew for full time just seconds later.

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BLADES NEWS2014/15 FIRST MEETING ENDS IN SHARED POINTS United’s first ever senior meeting with Fleetwood Town ended with the spoils shared.

At Highbury Stadium, 1,285 Blades fans saw Bob Harris give the visitors the lead on eight minutes but Antoni Sarcevic levelled eight minutes into the second half.

The second half was full of chances with the Blades shading proceedings but a winning goal remained elusive.

Clough made three changes with Wallace making his first start following his switch from Ilkeston last month - loanees McCarthy and O’Grady also took starting shirts. CampbellRyce and Basham dropped to the bench, whilst Scougall missed out through injury.

As the Unitedites sang in the cold, the make

up of the team in the early moments became evident. Flynn was again at right-back, Baxter and Wallace were part of a three-man midfield with Murphy in front of them - O’Grady and Higdon were the front two.

The Blades, wearing yellow, began well and a short free-kick brought the game’s first chance on five minutes.

Baxter and Wallace were involved before Murphy found space on the left but his shot was pushed away by goalkeeper Maxwell, just out of the reach of O’Grady.

It was just a couple of moments, however, before United took the lead, the goal coming from an unusual source - the right foot of left-back HARRIS, who one-twoed with Baxter before drilling into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.

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After the goal, the Blades settled into a shape of keeping the home side away from Howard’s goal.

Fleetwood’s first opportunity came on 16 minutes, a long range effort from Matty Hughes after a couple of turns, whilst their only other effort of note in the first half was Proctor’s shot from the edge of the box, which fizzed wide.

For United, Wallace saw a lot of the ball on his debut, whilst Murphy’s positioning saw him cause Fleetwood problems and he went close on 34 minutes, shooting from distance, which forced Maxwell into a save.

The momentum remained with the Blades early in the second half with O’Grady shooting wide and Baxter drilling a free-kick into the wall.

However, the tables soon turned. Howard parried an Evans shot and McCarthy did well to prevent Matty Hughes latching on to the rebound but Fleetwood were level on 53 minutes. Morris delivered a deep cross from the left and SARCEVIC’s header was well placed over a number of Blades defenders into the top corner.

Central defenders McEveley and McCarthy were booked in quick succession as United regained composure.

The action returned to the other end and from a Wallace pass, O’Grady’s shot was saved by Maxwell’s body and then Higdon headed wide a Harris cross.

The entertainment value continued as a run and shot from Proctor rolled just wide and Sarcevic was theatrical as he fell between McEveley and Murphy, looking for a penalty. Howard also saved a long-range effort from Andrew.

Basham replaced Baxter and before McNulty took over from Higdon five minutes later, the Blades had gone close three times. Wallace and O’Grady brought saves out of Maxwell and Flynn fired just wide.

The chances continued.

Murphy beat three on a run from the halfway line and found Flynn, but his shot as saved by Maxwell and Sarcevic took advantage of McCarthy’s slip but Howard saved and the defence tidied up.

The tiring Wallace was given an ovation by the Blades fans when he was replaced by Cuvelier.

Morris curled over a free-kick for the home side in the final ten minutes and a dipping shot from Haughton was close soon after.

With three minutes to go Cuvelier volleyed over after Fleetwood could only half-clear a free-kick and the tension inside the ground was evident as the three minutes of injurytime was played out, including a very late Blades corner.

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Nigel Clough was happy enough with a point from Saturday’s clash with Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium.

Bob Harris opened the scoring for the Blades, who started the game with Michael Higdon and Chris O’Grady up front with Jamie Murphy playing in a free role behind the strikers, only for the Cod Army to net a point early in the second-half through a Antoni Sarcevic header.

But the Blades boss, who also handed a debut to midfielder Kieran Wallace, was encouraged by what he saw from his side.

Reflecting on the 1-1 draw, Clough remarked: “It is a good point away from home, although it is always disappointing not

to win the game when you have taken the lead.

“It was an even game though, even in the last 10-15 minutes both teams were positive and tried to win the game, with chances coming at both ends.

“We were pleased with the first-half performance, perhaps our formation surprised Fleetwood. It is the first chance we have had to get the two big lads together up front, with Jamie Murphy in behind and offensively it worked well.

“It is just a shame we had so many midfielders unavailable on the day, and with every formation there are pros and cons and the way we setup left us exposed down the flanks as we saw for their equaliser.”

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OWLS NEWS2014/15 EVERYTHING BUT THE GOAL Wednesday went down 1-0 to Wolves as the only thing missing from a commanding performance was a goal.

And it was a former Owl who did the damage, Leon Clarke scoring with his first touch having come off the bench with six minutes to go.

For Wednesday it was a tale of what might have been as Stevie May went close more than once and also had a penalty claim turned down.

Overall, the hosts were in the driving seat and could feel hard done by with their first loss in five games.

The Owls were looking to end a 50-year hoodoo with Wolves having failed to beat the Midlanders in no less than the last 15 meetings at Hillsborough.

And they were almost off to a flier when May pounced on a weak backpass and rounded Carl Ikeme but his attempt to slot home was thwarted by Danny Batth.

Ex-Owl Batth was making his first return to S6 since Wednesday’s promotion of 2012 and found himself on the back foot again midway through the first half as Royston Drenthe unleashed a thunderous volley that whistled over the crossbar.

Drenthe then swung a dangerous corner into the mix that Glenn Loovens glanced past the post before the former Real Madrid man sent May scampering through again but Ikeme was out to divert the danger.

For all their dominance, the Owls could not capitalise and nearly paid two minutes from the break when Graham hit wide with the goal at his mercy.

Moments later, May had another chance at the other end but he too drilled wide and it seemed only a matter of time before the deadlock was broken.

And that should have happened a minute into the second half when Rajiv Van La Parra missed a simple chance after Keiren Westwood saved well from Kevin McDonald.

Westwood raced off his line to deny La Parra and the same player did have

the ball in the net on the hour only for the strike to be ruled out by an offside flag.

The Owls introduced Caolan Lavery from the bench but it was May at the centre of action on 71 minutes, tangling in the area with Dominic Iorfa, but the referee waved away the penalty appeals.

An open contest drew to a close with both sides seeking a winner, which the home side almost achieved twice inside the last ten minutes – before Wolves went one better.

First, a clever three-man move ended with Kieran Lee flicking narrowly wide, then Drenthe was inches from the target with a bullet drive from distance.

But the Molineux men had the final word six minutes from time when Clarke converted from close range after finding room at the back post from McDonald’s cross.

GRAY RUES SETBACK

Stuart Gray bemoaned his side’s profligacy in front of goal following the 1-0 home defeat to Wolves.

Former Owl Leon Clarke bit the hand that once fed, coming off the bench late in the game to ensure a three-point return for the visitors.

And Gray was left scratching his head having seen Wednesday

dominate the majority of the contest and create a host of opportunities.

He said: “I’m sat here now thinking, how on earth have we lost that game?

Stuart Gray during the Owls clash with Watford “We could have been 3-0 up ten minutes and out of sight by half time.

“But football is all about taking your chances and

we didn’t do that today.

“The frustrating thing is that that was one of best home displays of the season.

“But it means nothing if you don’t get the result, which we haven’t done.

“I would much rather be talking about an ugly win rather than having played well and lost.”

WE’LL PICK OURSELVES UP - TOM LEES

Tom Lees cut a frustrated figure after the loss to Wolves on Saturday but the defender insists Wednesday must look forward with fixtures aplenty over the coming weeks.

Lees says the squad as a whole will take responsibility for defeat at Hillsborough but the main thing now is to target a return to winning ways at Fulham next week.

He said: “Fulham will be a massive game. We talked about getting a good haul from these games.

“We need to be cemented in that top half when the New Year comes around.

“We have to pick ourselves up and get ready for it. Fulham got a good result at Leeds so they will be confident.”

Lees says goals must come from all areas – not just from the strikers – and everyone must take responsibility on that front.

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Charlton Bournemouth Rotherham Huddersfield Wigan

1-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 2-1

DECEMBER 06/12/14 13/12/14 20/12/14 26/12/14 30/12/14

A H A H A

Blackburn Wolves Fulham Blackpool Wigan

JANUARY 10/01/15 17/01/15 24/01/15 31/01/15

A H H A

Nottm Forest Bolton Birmingham Reading

FEBRUARY 07/02/15 10/02/15 14/02/15 21/02/15 24/02/15 28/02/15

H A H A A H

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MARCH 04/03/15 07/03/15 14/03/15 17/03/15 21/03/15

H A H A A

Blackburn Blackpool Fulham Wolves Rotherham

7:45pm 3pm 3pm 7:45pm 3pm

APRIL 04/04/15 06/04/15 11/04/15 14/04/15 18/04/15 25/04/15

H A H H A H

Huddersfield Norwich Charlton Brentford Bournemouth Leeds

3pm 3pm 3pm 7:45pm 3pm 3pm

MAY 02/05/15

A

Watford

1-2 0-1 3pm 3pm 7:45pm

3pm 3pm 3pm 3pm

3pm 7:45pm 3pm 3pm 7:45pm 3pm

3pm

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GREAT YARMOUTH......................................£119

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BOURNEMOUTH ..........................................£165

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FOLKESTONE ...............................................£146

19 JAN-23 JAN

ISLE OF WIGHT .............................................£115

16 FEB-20 FEB

ISLE OF WIGHT .............................................£115

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LLANDUDNO ..................................................£130

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SOUTHPORT .................................................£130

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TORQUAY........................................................£140

16 FEB-20 FEB

TORQUAY .......................................................£160

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