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TWIST AND SHOUT AT THE LYCEUM THIS MONTH AS BEATLEMANIA HITS SHEFFIELD

Celebrate the music of The Beatles, the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll band, at the Lyceum Theatre from Monday 22 – Saturday 27 February in Let It Be, a spectacular concert charting the band’s meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through to the heights of Beatlemania and beyond.

Packed with over forty of The Beatles’ greatest hits including Twist and Shout, Hard Day’s Night, She Loves You, Hey Jude, Yesterday, When I’m 64 and, of course, Let it Be, this unique show is set to delight audiences with rich, electrifying performances, taking Beatles fans back to the magical ‘60s, when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends!

Let It Be is at the Lyceum Theatre from Monday 22 – Saturday 27 February. Tickets can be purchased from Sheffield Theatres’ Box Office in-person, by phone on 0114 249 6000 or online at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk and are priced from £17.00 – £32.00 (a transaction fee of £1.50 (£1.00 online) applies to all bookings made at the Box Office, excluding cash), and discounts are available.

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I was telling my friend “I just left my job, I couldn’t work for that man after what he said to me.”

He asked “What did he say?”

“You’re fired.” I replied.

What did the pirate say when he turned 80?

Aye Matey.

A Spanish magician tells the audience he will disappear on the count of 3.

He says, “Uno, Dos...” *Poof* He disappeared without a Tres.

Where did Noah keep his bees?

In the Ark Hives.

What do you call a snobbish criminal going down the stairs?

A condescending con descending.

What’s the difference between a dirty bus stop and a lobster with breast implants?

One’s a crusty bus station and one’s a busty crustacean.

The first rule of Thesaurus Club is you don’t talk about, mention, speak of, discuss or chat about Thesaurus Club.

Before I got through to Seaworld, I had to say “Jump through the hoop! Do a flip!”

They said my call may be recorded for training porpoises.

In the News

17/2/1980 - Mount Everest, 1st Winter Ascent by Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy.

18/2/1478 - George, Duke of Clarence, convicted of treason against his older brother Edward IV of England, is executed in private at the Tower of London.

19/2/1878 - Thomas Edison patents the phonograph.

20/2/1877 - Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake receives its première performance at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.

21/2/1952 - The British government, under Winston Churchill, abolishes identity cards in the UK to “set the people free”.

22/2/1797 - The Last Invasion of Britain begins near Fishguard, Wales.

23/2/1998 - In the United States, tornadoes in central Florida destroy or damage 2,600 structures and kill 42.

Born this week...

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SHEFFIELD STUDENTS HELP CREATE THE WORLD’S BIGGEST ‘VIRTUAL’ TANDEM TO RAISE £250K FOR SPORT RELIEF As part of the company’s 25th anniversary celebrations Unite Students, the UK's largest provider of student accommodation, are organising a large scale, mass participation cycling event in aid of Sport Relief 2016.

From 27 February – 11 March the staff, students and marathon static cycling world record holder Jamie McDonald will be cycling 250,000 miles and raising £250,000 under the campaign title of ‘The World’s Biggest ‘Virtual’ Tandem’. We want everyone to ‘take a seat’ and therefore the campaign will incorporate a series of events including a static bike challenge and the John O’Groats to Lands End (JOGLE) challenge.

In Sheffield, where Unite Students manage 8 properties, Sheffield Hallam University is hosting a static bike event at its City Campus between 29 February - 9 March from 8am – 8pm. Anyone is welcome to take part by just turning up.

Additionally as part of the challenge a team of employees and students, known as the JOGLE Team, will be cycling this iconic route, starting on 29 February. Relay cycle teams, made up of staff and students from cities where we have properties, will meet the team at designated points along the route and will cycle back to their cities.

The campaign will culminate with a large static bike challenge at Observation Point, Southbank, London on 11 March. This will

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Jamie McDonald, adventurer, speaker, part-time superheroJamie McDonald, adventurer, speaker, part-time superhero, commented: “I can’t wait to get cycling with the students, both on the John O’Groats to Land’s End ride and on the static bikes at their universities. It’s always a bit daunting to get on a bike again

after the challenge that was the Guinness Record. But Sport Relief is such a good cause and students are so generous.

It’s really important to me to help other people challenge themselves, see what they can do and help others.”

To find full details about the challenge go to: http://www. unite-students.com/sport-relief

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There are two courses on offer – sewing, knitting and crocheting, which run three times a day every Monday and Tuesday, and the Frenchic painting course which runs next on Saturday February 20th.

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JOIN THE DEBATE IN NORTH EAST SHEFFIELD Sheffield’s Council leaders will be holding their next Cabinet meeting in the north east of the city next week.

The City Council has held a series of ‘Question Time’ style sessions over the winter months to discuss issues that matter to people in their local areas.

There are two meetings left in the series and the one in the north east will be held at Shirecliffe Community Centre, 349 Shirecliffe Road on Wednesday 24 February at 6.30pm (refreshments from 5.30pm).

The ‘Cabinet in the Community’ meetings are intended to give more people the opportunity to ask questions and get involved in the debate about

Council issues across the city.

The focus of these meetings is to ask local people for their views on how they engage with the council.

The events include the usual opportunity to put any questions of concern to the relevant Cabinet Member.

Councillor Julie Dore, Leader of Sheffield City Council said: “Over the last few years we have found the Cabinet in the Community events to be a positive way of connecting with people across the city. We’ve had some really lively debates and discussions on issues that matter to people in those areas.

“I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to take part in some really important debates in each

part of the city. I hope as many people as possible will use the sessions as a way of engaging in democracy at a local level.”

The items for discussion will be drawn up by local people and put to the Cabinet in the hour and a half session.

Residents will be able to submit written questions at least five days in advance of the meeting by emailing CabinetintheCommunity@sheffield.gov.uk. Where possible, questions will be grouped together so that a more focussed discussion can take place.

Events have been set up on Facebook for the Cabinet in the Community sessions, which residents can join to keep up with all the latest information. To find these events, visit the Our Sheffield or Sheffield Events Facebook pages.

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SHEFFIELD STUDENTS SCOOP NATIONAL AWARD

was crowned the winner because of the overall high standard in every element of the theatre school.

The judging criteria was based around a number of key elements including: achievement of pupils, quality of teaching, behaviour and presentation of pupils, leadership and management, testimonials, teaching plans, performance opportunities and customer service.

Students from Sheffield came out on top to win the Andy praised Razzamataz Sheffield on many levels from building strong teams, teaching to the coveted Most Outstanding School Award in the highest standards, outstanding business growth, Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise. their commitment to local marketing and providing The hard working students beat off stiff wonderful opportunities for the students. competition from the other 40 schools in the Razzamataz network, much to the delight of their “Razzamataz Sheffield is doing outstanding work in many areas of their business and Helen should be Principal Helen Green, who also scooped the incredibly proud of the school, students and team,” Brand Ambassador Award. says Andy.

“The most important part of all of this is the The students at Sheffield all attend Razzamataz every recognition for my students, and these Awards prove Saturday during term time. Ages range from just 2 up how committed and hard working they all are,” says to 18 and each week they attend singing, dance and Helen. “They deserve our time to coach them and drama classes and experience a range of styles from provide guidance to help them learn skills and boost traditional West End musical theatre to pop singing their confidence. My team and I give back willingly and street dance. The emphasis on the school is because they give so much on a weekly basis. They keeping fit, having fun and making new friends. are proud to have Razzamataz on their T-shirts and There are many opportunities to perform both on a that fills me with pride.”

West End stage and at local community events and The Award was judged by Andy Instone, who is many students have gone on to secure professional considered to be one of the UK’s leading experts work on stage and screen. in street dance having danced on the main stage at Glastonbury with headline act Basement Jaxx in front To enquire about joining Razzamataz Sheffield of a live audience of 120,000 people. His work has email Helen on sheffield@razzamataz.co.uk. been seen on 36 TV Channels, in 128 countries and Alternatively call 0114 3030 455/ 07979189177 by 1.73 billion people worldwide. or visit www.razzamataz.co.uk/schools/sheffield.

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LOVE THE OUTDOORS? LOVE BIG CITY LIFE? PLAY IN SHEFFIELD THIS MARCH – WEEKENDER 11-13 MARCH 2016 Lovers of the outdoors are in for a treat as registration picks up for the headline events in The Outdoor City Weekender 11-13 March.

Through its status as The Outdoor City, Sheffield is growing its reputation as the UK’s leading destination for people seeking outdoor adventure, city culture and rural escapes and we’re in the mood to celebrate the people and places that make it so.

The Outdoor City Weekender will take place 11-13 March 2016.

Whether you walk, run, climb, ride, love family time in the great outdoors or are a self-confessed spectator rather than participator of outdoor activities; there is something for everyone in Sheffield’s Weekender line-up.

Headline events include the Magnificent Seven; the first of its kind in the UK, this cycle event (part sportive, and part hill climb race) will see cyclists do battle with Sheffield’s notorious seven hills!

The Climbing Works International Film Festival, sponsored by Rab is celebrating its tenth year and promises non-stop fun and action for participators and spectators alike visiting Sheffield that weekend.

And as if that wasn’t enough, Sheffield’s annual adventure film festival ShAFF will be bringing the wild outdoors into the city for three days of jaw dropping spectacle and heart stopping adventure.

Cllr Leigh Bramall, Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Business, Skills, Development and Tourism said: “On any given weekend in Sheffield people explore and connect with each other in the outdoors and this is one of the big reasons people are attracted to the city and stay in the city. The Weekender is about pulling our outdoor events together and celebrating the people, places and activities that make us The Outdoor City.

“By promoting these events as one ‘festival of the outdoors’ we can showcase the very best of Sheffield to visitors.

“As well as having a weekend offer for visitors our ambition is that people who live in Sheffield and might ride bikes around Grenoside Woods for example, will get to know about and try out bouldering for the first time. Or that people who like watching films in the Showroom, might think about taking a guided walk in the Peaks.

“For people who haven’t been to Sheffield for a while, or who have never been, we hope that this line-up encourages them to plan a trip here in March to get the full outdoor city experience.”

Visit Sheffield between 11 and 13 March for adventure films, international climbing championships, ranger led Peak District walking tours, arguably England’s best mountain bike trails, the first ever UK seven-hill cycPeak District ling challenge of its kind and much more.

The Outdoor City Weekender line-up 11-13 March 2016 • Magnificent Seven – 13 March: This is not for the fainthearted; a cross between a sportive, and a hill climb race, 60 hardened cyclists will face seven of the toughest hills in Sheffield with climbs ranging from 9 to 23 per cent. The route which is 18.9 miles, presents each rider with 1,998ft of climbing and is the first of its kind in the UK. Taking in the dizzy heights of Sheffield, cyclists will ride with escorts between hills, where they will gather together at the bottom before racing to the climbs summit. Stamina, endurance, a love of hills and cycling are essential attributes for Magnificent Seven competitors. Could you face Sheffield’s Magnificent Seven challenge?

• Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF ) 11-13 March: Sheffield’s annual adventure film festival, now in its 11th year, returns to the Showroom Cinema for the Weekender, bringing the wild outdoors into the heart of the city for three days of jaw dropping spectacle and heart stopping adventure.

• The Rab Climbing Works International Festival (CWIF) 12-13 March: Over two days The Climbing Works International Festival (CWIF) sponsored by Rab, gives amateur and professional climbers the opportunity to compete side by side. This year the UK’s largest international bouldering competition celebrates its tenth anniversary, with the promise of an action packed final that spectators can watch live at the venue or online http://www.climbingworks. com/the-beta/events/cwif/ • South Yorkshire Orienteering 12 March: a must attend for those orienteering newbies and the more experienced among you. If you’re enthusiastic about trying something new, want to learn a skill and explore the outdoors with friends and family then this event is for you. http://www.southyorkshireorienteers. org.uk/events/event/568-saturday-schools-andinformal-event • The Grindleford Gallop 12 March: A 21 mile race with a 3000ft ascent between the villages of Grindleford, Froggatt, Eyam, Great Longstone,

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Whilst this beauty spot on the outskirts of Sheffield is most commonly known amongst climbers, this walk promises to introduce you to a totally different Stanage. https://peakdistrict.cinolla.com/ranger/ courses/sat-12-march—the-history-of-stanage— north-lees• One day Mountain Bike course brought to you

by ALine Coaching 12 March: This is for strong intermediate to advanced mountain bikers. It’s all about learning how to use the trail to maximise your speed, accelerate out of corners and improve your jump! Taking in the best of Sheffield’s mountain bike trails (including Steve Peat’s playground, Grenoside Woods). http://www.alinecoaching.co.uk/flow-trailsjumps-and-berms/ • The Dark and Dirty Night Race 12 March: A Steel Force gruelling 5k or 10k obstacle course race set through the hills and spills of Graves Park. Featuring natural and man-made obstacles, you will ruin, ride, climb, crawl and wade your way through this race. http://steelforceevents.com/events/dark-dirty/ • Adventure Run with Accelerate 13 March: If you’re a runner in Sheffield this weekend then it would be a shame to miss this popular, 11 mile off-road, social, Sheffield run. Meeting at 10am at Pudding Lady Day café Rivelin Park, Sheffield, then taking the route from Rivelin Valley, over Stanage and onto Ladybower. Followed by a bus back to Rivelin Park. Bring trail shoes, waterproof jacket, spare warm clothes, drink and food and money for the pub and bus! http://www.accelerateuk.com/ Already known internationally as the climbing capital of the UK, Sheffield is also home to an impressive community of bikers, walkers and runners. The city’s natural topography, the variety of outdoor activity and proximity of the outdoor experience to inner–city life are all part of The Outdoor City story.

Matt Heason, ShAFF Festival Director says: “The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival is privileged to be at the very heart of the Outdoor City Weekender. We are incredibly excited to act as the hub for everyone taking part in the weekend’s activities, so whether you’re climbing at the CWIF or scaling the hills of the Magnificent Seven challenge, ShAFF welcomes you to kick back with a pint and a film to watch the best outdoor films from around the world. “ Visit www.theoutdoorcity.co.uk to learn more about the most stunning views, world class climbs, tracks and trails that Sheffield can offer. Written and produced by Sheffield walkers, runners, climbers, cyclists and mountain bikers this website captures the very latest goings-on from those who love the outdoors for those who love the outdoors.

The Outdoor City Weekend on 11-13 March is hoped to be the first in a series of Weekender events with talks to create more in 2016 already underway. The events are designed to make it easier for people planning short visits to Sheffield to get the full outdoor city experience, as well as to inspire and motivate people locally to play in Sheffield; The Outdoor City.

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DJ OR DANCE BAND? OUR GUIDE TO WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT Welcome to our February Wedding Guide!

One aspect of the planning that may get overlooked is entertainment for you reception - and yet making the correct choice is fundamental in making a special day unforgettable!

Should You Hire a Band or DJ for Your Reception?

Take a look at the benefits of each entertainment choice. If you want your guests to dance all night, that’s what really brings the party to a wedding.

You’ll have to decide whether a live band or a DJ is best for your reception style. Choosing between a band and a DJ is always tough because there is no real right answer – it all depends on your taste and priorities.

It’s important to compare the differences between booking a band versus booking a DJ in order to see which act best aligns with your own celebration. Hiring a band adds elegance to create an exciting atmosphere during the reception. It makes a statement about the formality and opulence of your wedding. As long as you pick the right band, the live performance can add energy to the proceedings. If you have a plethora of friends and family who can’t or won’t dance, they can still enjoy watching the band perform. If choosing a specific genre of music, the band can also contribute to the overall theme of your wedding. With a DJ, a wide variety of music can be played for a more diverse crowd.

Couples who are very particular about their music can have customised playlists to fit their tastes. A DJ can also take requests more easily, since he or she will have nearly every song at his or her disposal. If you’re wary about a DJ being nothing more than a glorified i-tunes playlist, remember that a skilled disc jockey can create on-the-fly mashups to make sure every song has a proper dance beat, as well as excite the crowd. Another advantage is that a DJ can fit in smaller spaces and doesn’t require a stage, which is helpful for unique venues.There are many elements to consider when selecting the entertainment that will make your wedding day an unforgettable success. Here are some guidelines to help you make the best choice.

What to Keep in Mind When Choosing Your Band How long has the band been together? Your band should be self-contained, and their history should suggest that they won’t split up the week before your big day!

Do they have experience of weddings? Wedding receptions are very detail specific and not all bands know the nuances that are vital to the success of the evening. They should be familiar with different types of weddings and the etiquette that is necessary for each. Make sure your band leader is genuinely concerned enough to

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Do they play together on a consistent basis?

Bands that constantly change members will not have a smooth flow as they are always asking for the keys and tempos of the songs they perform.

This results in too many silent pauses between songs and as we say in the business, “silence is deafening!” So, a seamless transition from song to song is imperative. They should also play a wide variety of music that will be pleasing to all age groups. Finally, it is key for the band to know the importance of volume control, when to take it up a notch, and when to bring it down.

Brides and Grooms usually share one common desire: they all want to party. The most obvious way to achieve that is by packing the dance floor. How does a band or DJ accomplish such a feat? This job is not just the responsibility of the entertainment alone. There are many factors to take into consideration: • The most important rule is that the bride and groom need to stay on the dance floor. The guests are there to be with you. Where you go, they will follow.

• Liquid courage is a close second on the list.

Make sure the bar is open and stays open. When the music and booze stop, the party is over.

Putting the alcohol and sweets in another room is way too enticing and will take your guests away from the fun.

• Song selection can make or break your evening.

Never exclude a generation of dancers for more than two or three songs. Even though it’s your party and you and your friends may love techno or deep house, there is a time and place for everyone to get a little of their favourites. There are many genres of music to enjoy, but the night is a lot shorter than you think. The rule of thumb here is choosing danceable and recognisable songs. Most couples initially don’t want any ballads (slow songs). But feel free to play a few. People do need an ear break and there is an entire group of non-dancers that are waiting to be romantic.

• The last tip of the day is to use your special dances (First Dance, Father/Daughter, and Mother/Son) as a tool to pack the dance floor.

This can be achieved by inviting all guests to the dance floor halfway through the song to join and help you celebrate. There is an unwritten obligation to this concept, making it very difficult for your guests to refuse the invitation.

Make sure that you have a meeting with your entertainment at least one month before your event to go over your song selections and timing.

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Wedding Traditions and Symbols There are all sorts of wedding traditions and symbols and each family seems to have their own version too!

Here are some of the more popular ones with explanations behind their reasoning and origination.

Preparations for the day This saying dates back to Victorian time and the full version is 'something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe: Something Old: Represents the link with the bride's family and the past. A common solution many bride's choose is to wear a piece of family jewellery or their mother's or grandmother's wedding dress.

Something New: Represents good fortune and success in the bride's new life. The wedding dress is often chosen as the new item.

Something Borrowed: To remind the bride that friends and family will be there for her when help is needed. The borrowed object might be something such as a lace handkerchief or an item of jewellery.

Something Blue: Symbolises faithfulness and loyalty and dates back to biblical times when blue represented purity.

Frequently the bride's garter is the blue item.

bride's beauty and wards off evil spirits.

Another explanation is that during the times of arranged marriages the bride's face would be covered until the groom had commited to the marriage.

Where to stand: The bride stands on the left of the groom during the marriage ceremony to allow his sword arm to be free ready to fight off other men who may want her as their bride.

Immediate celebrations Confetti: Confetti has replaced rice or grain in modern times, the rice was thrown at the bride and groom to encourage fertility.

Wedding bouquet: The throwing of the The Ceremony Wedding Veil: The wedding veil hides the wedding bouquet was introduced from America and it is said that who ever catches the bouquet will be next to be married.

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FIND LOVE AT THE PUB REVEREND & THE MAKERS SET TO HEADLINE THE BIGGEST EVER MOSBOROUGH MUSIC FESTIVAL The popular Mosborough music festival enters its 6th year in 2016 with the festival taking place on June 3rd and 4th with an extended capacity.

The festival has also introduced on-site camping for the first time. The 2015 festival sold out with weeks to go and early ticket sales indicate that 2016 will sell out quickly.

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“We will be quite sad in a way that this year’s festival is probably the last on the Mosborough site due to development of the land. There’s been so many great memories, it won’t be the end of Mosborough as a festival though as despite the development we will continue in the hope that our crowd understand the fact that we have to move and follow us to a new site. Last year sold out and we could have sold another thousand tickets such was the demand. It’s a win - win situation for our festival goers as we are cheap, high

quality, family orientated and also look after charities along the way. We raised just under £5000 for charities last year and are hoping to do at least the same for this year’s charity which is ‘Help for Heroes’ plus another in which we are yet to decide, Organiser Steve Cowens said.

The festival has added onsite camping and a Friday evening show to the festival.

Under 10’s are free, with under 11 to 15 year olds £5.

Steve added, “We try not to be any old festival, our catch phrase is ‘we are the people’s festival with a heart’. We try to be different and really look after our crowd, we even had a marriage proposal on stage last year, thankfully she said ‘yes’. This year we’ve got another outstanding line up

which includes our own Reverend & the Makers, top Liverpool band Space, Tom Hingley (ex Inspiral Carpets), Cornish buskers Phat Bollard, Complete Madness, The Southmartins plus the best of Sheffield’s own thriving music scene. I think we are the best value festival in the country and so do a lot of other people.

Let’s hope for another sell out and a successful move in 2017. I really hope to keep the festival alive as its great for Sheffield, it’s great for the people and it’s great for charities, it’s just not that great for my health”!

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The pub still plays a valued part in people’s love lives, according to new research from the Campaign for Real Ale. Around a fifth (18%) of UK adults in a relationship met their partner in the pub, beating work, online, nightclubs and holidays for finding love, while 29% of all UK adults would be most likely to go to a pub for a first date, according to a survey carried out by YouGov on behalf of CAMRA this month.

The findings reinforce research released earlier this year by CAMRA, which showed pubs add to happiness and wellbeing.

The Friends on Tap report, produced

by Professor Robin Dunbar at Oxford University, showed having a strong social network significantly improves happiness and wellbeing.

Your chances in love could also be improved by visiting your local pub. According to the Oxford University report findings, as social skills improve initially after a drink and people are more likely to talk to strangers, were more engaged in conversation and in some cases rated people as more attractive.

The Friends on Tap report also shows that meeting someone in person in an environment such as a pub provides “direct cues of their honesty, trustworthiness and suitability as a friend or partner” making it less likely to fall victim to the “social or romantic predators” found online.

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EVERY SUNDAY

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CHRIS BATEMAN GREAT MALE SOLO ARTIST

The Railway TEL: 07931 796 939 • S6 1LP

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME STONES £1.95 TETLEYS £1.95 FOSTERS £2.05 CARLING £2.35 KRONENBURG £2.40

Live Entertainment this Weekend

FRIDAY 19TH FEBRUARY

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SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY

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Malin Bridge Inn

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

MOTHERS’ DAY

Friday 19th February

MISTER SHIFTER CLASSIC ROCK BAND

PIZZA & A PINT £5.50 EVERY THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT

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BINGO SNOWBALL - £105 ON 51 NOS. OR LESS

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WEDNESDAY

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THURSDAY

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BINGO/OPEN THE BOX

FRIDAY

LUNCHTIME BINGO - £250 ON 53 NOS. OR LESS LUNCHTIME OPEN THE BOX EVENING BINGO - £50 ON 45 NOS. OR LESS

Family Bingo Night - Children Welcome Raffles & Super Bingo

FRI 19TH FEBRUARY

TONY MUNROE

Air Conditioned, Private Bar, Seats 150, Catering, Live DJ For Any Occasion

MALE PERSONALITY VOCALIST

7TH HEAVEN

SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY

VINNY DEANE

SUN 21ST FEB - FANTASTIC B/G DUO FROM WIGAN

OXYGEN

TOP SOLO PERFORMER

Lisa & Mick Welcome Customers Old & New to

The Black Bull leaflet MONDAY TUESDAY DISTRIBUTION

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POOL NIGHT

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SATURDAY 5TH MARCH

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5:30PM - 8PM GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

& PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT HOSTED BY IAN

SATURDAY 27TH FEBRUARY

MICK DENVER

ALL WELCOME! COME AND JOIN IN!

TREVOR ALLEN Every Sunday

KEN DURRANS

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SUNDAY 6TH MARCH 12 NOON - 6PM

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TOP SOLO VOCALIST

SAMMY BECK

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Dancing with the Steel City Dancers

-

every monday quiz - bingo - play your cards right free buffet - starts 8.00pm every wednesday - free pool & snooker

Monday 7:30pm onwards

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STEVIE TOP SOUL VOCALIST

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REGGAE ON THE ROCKS

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FRIDAY 26TH FEBRUARY

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JOHNNY & THE MOONDOGS FANTASTIC RETRO GROUP MONDAY AFTERNOONS

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Mother’s Day With Our Special Menu Served 12 Noon - 6pm

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CONTACT MARK OAKES (CONCERT SEC) ON 07432 798935

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Forthcoming Entertainment SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY

HERE’S JONNY

TOP BAND FROM NORTH EAST

SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY

SUNDAY CARVERY

Optional Top Class Buffet - £4 per head Live Entertainment can be provided COMEDIANS, DUOS, SOLOS & BANDS PROVIDED AT COST

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ROCK N’ ROLL BLUES DUO - 60’S 70’S & 80’S

WMC

TELEPHONE 0114 231 31 51

REST

ENJOY A NIGHT AT THE RACES..

Friday 11th March • Musicians • Singers • Comedians • Poets An Audience Awaits You At Our First

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Main Road, Bamford, Derbyshire S33 0DY

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

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GOLDEN YEARS

3 COURSE LUNCH £9.95 ENTERTAINMENT WITH RUSS ELLIOTT PRIZE BINGO GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ AND A GOOD OLD SING-ALONG!

for A Brilliant Format ns!!

Wednesday Afternoo

Wed 2nd March Wed 13th April 11:00AM - 3:30PM Booking Essential Call 0114 2401155

Meadow Farm

Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield,S35 9ZX Tel: 0114 240 1155

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Top class entertainment & dining at its best.

Saturday 20th February Superb Female Vocalist

KATYA

• Extensive Menu to suit all tastes and dietary requirements • Our fabulous Carvery’s available 7 Days and Nights every week. 12-2 Mon-Fri, 12-8 Saturday, 12-7 Sunday • Don’t forget our ”Golden Years” Menu which is offered 12-3pm Mon-Fri 3 courses for only £6.75 • Visit the “CakeAway” where our famous fresh cakes can be eaten in-house or taken away – Hand Made by our own chefs • Brand New ICE CREAM PARLOUR – introduced with a fantastic offer on quality ice cream served in Cones, Tubs or Sundaes, you can even create your own – 11 flavours available!

FULL RANGE OF DRINKS

• JOHN SMITHS • ABBOT CASK • BLACK SHEEP • CARLING • FOSTERS • STELLA • SAN MIGUEL • STRONGBOW • ALL ON DRAUGHT plus a Fantastic Wine List with wines from all over the world and a full range of Spirits and Soft Drinks

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D S C EST 1961

DARNALL • SHEFFIELD • TEL: 0114 244 2936

WE HAVE FULL SPORTS FACILITIES FOR:

FOOTBALL CRICKET SQUASH FREE WEIGHTS GYM CROWN GREEN BOWLS TWO LARGE FUNCTION SUITES MEMBERSHIP DEALS AVAILABLE

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THE

SHAKEY 196 Bradfield Rd | Hillsborough | S6 2BY Telephone 0114 234 3374

ALL GAMES SHOWN LIVE FROM SATURDAY 6TH FEB DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE WITH A SHAKEY SEASON TICKET!

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GREASBROUGH

WMC Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham 01709 551117

CHILDREN ALLOWED ON WEDNESDAYS BUT NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON SATURDAYS

WEDNESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY

SYNERGY

The Dusty Miller

BRINSWORTH

SOCIAL 01709 364435

Brinsworth Lane, Rotherham

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

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE DUSTY! SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY

LOST DAYS

SATURDAY 20TH FEB

SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY

AJAY JACKSON & LAURA

WEDNESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY

ALEXANDER’S PALACE

SUNDAY 21ST FEB

BETCHA BY GOLLY WOW

SATURDAY 27TH FEBRUARY

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS

MONDAY & FRIDAY

BINGO

FOREVER MOD A CRACKING MOD BAND PLAYING ALL THE TOP HITS!

NEWBOLD WMC

THURSDAY

SATURDAY 5TH MARCH

LIANNE RIVERS BAND

Thirlmere Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8EJ

Excellent live shows!

SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY

SONDELE

SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY

NATASHA PARX

SUNDAY 28TH FEBRUARY

MICHAEL BENN

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TRAMLINES FESTIVAL 2016 ANNOUNCES CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN AS SECOND MAIN STAGE HEADLINER Sheffield’s inner-city music festival, which will take place from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 July across four huge outdoor spaces and 15 diverse venues across the city, is thrilled to announce that Catfish and the Bottlemen will headline the Main Stage on Sunday night. Also newly announced are Sheffield home-grown talents The Crookes and Blessa.

For the eighth edition of Tramlines Festival, Catfish and the Bottlemen will join an already impressive bill which includes Dizzee Rascal, Young Fathers, Dawn Penn, Goldie MBE, Toddla T, Norman Jay MBE, Amy Becker, Mumdance, Field Music, Hinds, Gwenno, C Duncan, Randall, Meilyr Jones and many more, further cementing Tramlines’ status as one of the most diverse festivals around.

Tramlines is pleased to welcome the return of Catfish and the Bottlemen after the indie-rockers played at one of the festival’s smallest venues some years back before their incredible rise to success. The four-piece are now seriously in demand, recently selling out a 8,000 capacity show at the Manchester Castlefield Bowl in just six minutes and bagging a UK Top 10 for their album ‘The Balcony’.

Indie-pop band The Crookes are also newly announced, and will play the Saturday at Tramlines on the expanded Devonshire Green stage, the former site to the festival’s main stage. With a string of hit singles under their belts, widespread support from 6 Music, an American tour and a fourth album recently released, ‘Lucky Ones’, The Crookes are one of Sheffield’s hottest exports right now.

Also flying the Sheffield flag are Blessa who will play on the Sunday at Queens Social Club. A year on from their debut EP ‘Love is an Evol Word’, which garnered attention from the likes of the NME and the Guardian, Blessa have undergone a regeneration.

Swapping fuzzy guitars for melancholic disco, they are preparing to free their reimagined set out of their Kelham Island practice space onto the Tramlines Festival circuit.

TOY HEAD UP A HOST OF NEW ADDITIONS TO COMPLETE THE OUTLINES FESTIVAL BILL The new names join Roots Manuva, Gang of Four, Shura, Loyle Carner, NZCA Lines, Spring King, Rosie Lowe, at new Sheffield multi-venue festival With its inaugural event just a few weeks away, Outlines Festival has released the final list of names for its 2016 bill.

Psychedelic rock band TOY lead the new additions to the genre-spanning event, which is set to take place across several city centre venues in Sheffield on Saturday 27th February 2016. TOY will play at the festival’s roller disco venue, where they will appear alongside post-punk heroes Gang of Four, indie-rock upstarts The Big Moon and brooding garage-pop quartet PINS, amongst others.

The final names join a showcase of established names and emerging talent, including UK hip-hop pioneer Roots Manuva, Gang of Four, Shura, Loyle Carner, NZCA Lines, Georgia, The Big Moon, Pumarosa, Spring King, Rosie Lowe and PINS, amongst others.

The new festival comes from the makers of the critically acclaimed Tramlines, which attracts over 150,000 visitors to Sheffield each year and has hosted shows from artists including alt-j, the xx, AlunaGeorge, Public Enemy, Lianne La Havas, Neneh Cherry, Basement Jaxx, Buzzcocks, Gold Panda, The Gaslamp Killer, Evian Christ, The Selecter and many more.

Like Tramlines, Outlines will be a city-centre event, taking place across a range of indoor venues in Sheffield. Performance spaces will range from established venues like Plug, Queens Social Club

In 2015, 100,000 festival-goers attended Tramlines to witness performances from the likes of Basement Jaxx, The Charlatans, Buzzcocks, Sugarhill Gang, Martha Reeves, Slaves, Billy Bragg, Ghostpoet and hundreds more. The festival sprawls across the entire city centre, taking in spaces such as the new 15,000 capacity Main Stage, the woodland location of the Folk Forest, intimate spaces like Sheffield Cathedral, legendary institutions such as the Leadmill and Sheffield’s coolest clubs and warehouse spaces, including Hope Works and The Night Kitchen.

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Festival-goers now have the option to buy day or night tickets, making it easier to catch their favourite bands. Daytime tickets start from £23 +bf, and grant access to all indoor and outdoor stages where bands, new music and headliners abound. Or, for fans of dance music of all kinds, from techno to D&B and everything in between, a night-time ticket is available for £20 + bf, permitting entry to clubs on Friday and Saturday night, or from £5+ bf if Sunday is the night to stay out!

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INGOLDMELLS

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DRIVERS ‘COULD CHEAP FUEL LEADS TO MORE MILES FACE TOWNS AND CITIES CHARGE’ London-style congestion charges could be imposed elsewhere in the UK under plans that the EU is suggesting to meet emissions targets.

The European Commission has issued a new set of guidelines for councils on how to reduce emissions by 20% by 2020. These include motorists being charged for driving through British towns and cities.

It states that councils should send a “clear economic signal to polluters” to reduce vehicle emissions.

The proposals are part of the EU’s Delivering on the Europe 2020 Strategy for local and regional authorities.

The EU is also suggesting that householders could be charged for waste disposal in a bid to encourage more people to recycle.

The guide tells local authorities that it is important “to ensure that local or regional taxes or charges are consistent with wider objectives”.

The guide states: “Specific examples of local charging schemes that both generate local revenues and serve wider public policy objectives include congestion charging for private car use in urban centres; charging for commercial and domestic waste collection and disposal has the advantage of ensuring the sustainability of the service and sending out a clear economic signal to polluters.”

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The fall in prices at the pump has left the nation’s drivers much better off. Kwik Fit found that when compared with their fuel costs two years ago, drivers are saving a total of £6.1 billion a year. The average monthly saving is £16.05, though almost half a million drivers (497,000) are each saving more than £60 per month.

As well as the financial advantage to motorists, the lower prices have also given people greater freedom and flexibility.

10% of drivers say that they have been able to make journeys they might otherwise have avoided, while 8% (2.8 million) motorists, have been able to go on days out or driving holidays they would not have done at higher prices. 5% say they can make longer journeys than was previously the case.

Those buying a new car have had greater flexibility, with 6% saying they have bought a car with lower fuel economy as it is more affordable to run at lower fuel costs.

However, there have been some downsides for road users in the lower fuel prices. 5% of drivers (2.3 million) say they are less concerned about driving in an economical manner, with 2% openly admitting that they drive faster.

Roger Griggs, communications director at Kwik Fit said: “The lower fuel prices have obviously led to huge savings for many motorists, and also enabled them to use their car more often. It’s important that drivers making more or longer journeys adapt their maintenance and servicing accordingly, as items like tyres and brakes will wear out sooner as more miles are covered. And just because fuel prices are lower than two years ago, we would encourage all drivers to try to drive as efficiently as possible – driving faster will clearly negate any savings made by increasing fuel consumption.

SMART MOTORWAYS POSING HAND CAR WASH ‘SIGNIFICANT RISKS’ & LEATHER From Smart motorways that allow motorists to drive on the hard shoulder during peak times are causing serious problems for road users, the police are warning.

According to senior traffic officers, all-lane running stops emergency services getting to the site of an accident, while also preventing police from pulling over drivers.

The scheme, which has so far seen around 212 miles of motorways have hard shoulders converted, involves installing lay-bys for motorists to use in emergencies.

But reports suggest that HGV drivers from overseas unaware of the changes have ended up taking their breaks in these lay-bys.

The Metropolitan Police says the decision to drop the hard shoulder has resulted in “significant risks” for motorists.

Around 480 miles of motorways are now set to lose their hard shoulder as part of the smart motorways scheme, while a transport select committee has also been launched to examine the move further.

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ANGLER’S CORNER

with Clint Walker

I’ve had the dreaded manflu this week, (maybe even Manthrax?) so I’ve been in solitary confinement for most of it; I’ve managed only a few hours fishing before the lurgy got the better of me and I had to retire….

Despite being close to death, I’ve had a good week, with plenty of new toys, an interesting visit and a fruitful meeting. An email from Sonik Sports HQ advised that a delivery of rods was imminent, and a couple of days later, four of the brand new S3 range were duly received.

Designed with versatility in mind, the range offers something for all anglers who target a variety of different species. A selection of Avon style tips, interchangeable, push-in quivertips, and a number of available test curves, make this latest series of Sonik rods indispensable for the serious multi-species angler…

I took the 1.5lb and 2.25lb test curve rods out and managed a short period of casting various leads and method feeders to distances between thirty and almost a hundred yards, and can briefly report that so far, as expected of a Sonik rod, each rod performed admirably. I’ve yet to put a hefty fish through either, but have a sneaking suspicion, that these rods are the very same blanks I trialled prior at the end of 2015….and I like them! I’ll have chance to do a comprehensive review soon, but until then check out the latest additions coming soon at www.soniksports.com I had an invite to visit the Dinsmores factory this week. I’m sure you are aware that brand leader Dinsmores produce most of the nontoxic split shot sold throughout the UK, amongst a plethora of other tackle items, but it’s always interesting to see how it’s all put together. A mix of precision engineering and hand tooled expertise, all of Dinsmores products are put manufactured and put together in the heart of the UK. I may not yet wear an anorak, but I’m intrigued by the process by which shot is made; watching the wire being fed into a machine which chatters away whilst being tended by watchful staff, before being

collected into hoppers below is fascinating; I don’t know why, it just is. Believe it or not, every single shot, from SSG to tiny no.10’s is then washed, and, if required, coated, before sorting and packaging by hand…just so your float cocks with consistency, or your bomb of feeder is stopped without damaging the line.

It’s not just shot at Dinsmores though; I didn’t know that the company produce an amazing thirty six different landing net heads, a multitude of keepnets, brollies, and banksticks.

There make a range of jig heads, dropshot weights, flat bombs, square pears, watch leads, bullets, coffins, and many, many more, and I can confidently predict that you will have at least a couple of branded pieces of Dinsmores in your kit! It was a productive visit, both to learn about the tackle I use, and also future developments and the way the corporate brand sits within the angling trade….my thanks to Nigel and Ian May for accommodating me.

Finally, I’ve had chance to potter up the local canal for an hour, throwing a variety of Rapture UK lures around in the hope of tempting a few predators. As I’ve previously mentioned, manflu severely restricted any meaningful fishing, but after chucking a number of ‘Slurps’ and other brightly coloured tempters into likely looking holes, I’d managed a few perch and lost a couple of toothy jacks which were just too fast for me. I’ve also got hold of one of the chest rigs with a host of pouches and backpack space which should help me get a little bit more organised, keep tackle to a minimum, and enjoy the light lure style of fishing. If you haven’t yet tried an hour or two of exploring the local cut, river or lake, with a selection of rubber, then I can certainly recommend it; you may be very pleasantly surprised just where you can catch fish!

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FERGUSON FUMING AT ROVERS DERBY DISPLAY DARREN REFLECTS HAPPY WARNOCK Doncaster Rovers have had to wait eleven days for a game due to last weekends’ derby against Scunthorpe United being postponed.

Darren Ferguson was pleased to welcome back Nathan Tyson and Andy Butler to the side who had been missing for some weeks with injury. Cameron Stewart also started as a very attacking starting eleven was named. A win for Rovers would not only close the gap on the play-off chasing Blades to three points, but avenge a 3-1 defeat at Bramall Lane back in September during Rob Jones’ temporary time in charge of the club. As expected with a local derby it was a lively start to the game. Chris Neal was called into action very early on as the ball fell to Jose Baxter who volleyed at goal. On target, Neal somehow got his fingertips to it. Blades went close again as another ball was played into the box. This time Neill Collins headed at goal, only to see his effort rebound off the crossbar.

Rovers settled and grew into the game. Aaron Taylor-Sinclair played a long ball towards Andy

Williams to put him through on goal, he turned to shoot but George Long saved. Williams went close again after wonderful work from Tyson set him up in the box but his final shot was well blocked. The striker then had his header cleared off the line moments later. On the stroke of half time the visitors took the lead. A superb ball over the top from Baxter found Che Adams in the box. Leaving Chris Neal no choice but to come off his line, Adams poked the ball home as Nigel Adkins side took the lead.

Former Sheffield United player Craig Alcock was introduced into the action shortly after the break, the versatile defender was brought on for centre half Andy Butler.

Alcock was on the attack straight away as he set winger Stewart on his way on the 50th minute, he easily evaded Collins who was backtracking towards his own goal. The Ipswich Town loanee chose the usual option of shooting from the right corner of the box which forced a superb save from Long. Rovers were beginning to string a few passes together and could have been level thanks to

the brilliance of youngster Harry Middleton. After receiving a direct pass from Stewart, the midfielder fizzed an inviting ball across the six-yard box for the lurking Tyson, unfortunately for the striker he could not get his big toe to the ball. With 20 minutes of the game remaining Chris Neal made a stunning one-on-one save to keep Doncaster in this South Yorkshire derby. Blades’ Louis Reed picked the ball up in the middle of the field and played a lovely one-two with goal scorer Adams who sold Luke McCullough for a dummy before sliding the ball back to Reed to get his shot off, out came Neal who made himself as big as possible to make the save with his left foot. Rovers gave everything they had to try and get level late in the second half which included a half chance for Andy Williams after some poor defending from Sheffield United, however the ball bobbled up and hit off his knee which sent it sailing wide of Long’s left post.

Manager Darren Ferguson watching from the stands in view of his touchline ban - pulled no punches in condemning his team’s performance in the South Yorkshire derby on Saturday.

Speaking after the game, he acknowledgd that his team were almost certain to be starting the next campaign in League One. He said “We had a bad day at the office and now is the time for us all to learn who wants to be in that dressing room for us next season.

Today was the first time I have ever publicly criticised my players and I don’t want to ever have to do that again. We have sixteen games left. It’s not impossible, but it’s unlikely that we will go up, and it is unlikely we will go down so we know what we are working towards. I demand that every player that pulls on the Rovers shirt will put in a shift for the team and for the supporters. Moving into next season I will have a Rovers team, my team, and our aim and what we are working towards are those playoff places. That is where this club should be and I want my players to get us there”.

WARNOCK STEADIES THE SHIP FOR NINE-MAN MILLERS ROTHERHAM United earned a valuable point in their fight for Championship survival as they claimed a share of the spoils with Birmingham City despite finishing the game with nine men.

In an eventful opening to Neil Warnock’s reign at the Rotherham helm, the Millers showed great resolve to earn a goalless draw despite both Richard Wood and Joe Mattock being shown red for two bookable offences in the latter stages of the game. Warnock made two changes to the home starting line-up for the visit of Gary Rowett’s Blues. Experienced midfielder Paul Green returned to the Millers engine room as Andrew Shinnie was ineligible to face his parent club while last season’s top scorer Matt Derbyshire partnered Danny Ward upfront as Tottenham loanee Grant Ward had to settle for a substitutes berth. Warnock was given a rapturous welcome by the AESSEAL New York Stadium faithful as he took his place in the Rotherham dugout for the first time alongside his assistant Kevin Blackwell. Following a slow opening by both teams, the visitors had the first sight of goal when Jacques Maghoma tried his luck from distance and his dragged effort almost fell kindly for the onrushing Clayton Donaldson, who was inches away from reaching his cross-cumshot. Maghoma was in the thick of the early action and his drilled cross was smothered by Lee Camp at the second attempt by his near post before Rotherham had their first foray of note when Camp punted a long ball forward which saw Danny Ward

stick out a leg as he looked to make a timely contact towards goal but the ball evaded his attentions. Moments later, Rotherham failed to deal with Ryan Shotton’s bullet throw and City had a two-on-one at the far post which saw Maghoma take Frazer Richardson out of the game to give Jonathan Grounds a sight of goal but the full-back fluffed his lines when his tame shot failed to trouble Camp.

The Millers came within a whisker of the opener when Chris Burke worked hard to win a corner paving the way for Joe Newell to swing a tantalising centre which was knocked down by an unmarked Kirk Broadfoot into the six-yard box whereby Paul Green was agonisingly inches away from turning the ball home. Derbyshire almost came back to haunt his former club when he left Paul Robinson in his wake to advance with menace into the Blues box to strike a rasping effort which Tomasz Kuszczak was forced to parry over. The Polish ‘keeper was called into action again when Richardson’s hanging cross saw Richard Wood have an aerial duel with the Blues stopper and the ball rolled tantalisingly into the path of Danny Ward, who struck an effort which was blocked en-route to goal by Michael Morrison, with the home fans appealing the ball had struck his hand but the referee waved away home protests. The Millers had stepped on the gas and Danny Ward fired a daisycutter which stung the palms of Kuszczak before the exHuddersfield striker blazed a volley over in Rotherham’s next attack. Joe Mattock became the first to see yellow

for a late lunge on Will Buckley before Richie Smallwood’s clipped ball saw Danny Ward volley into the danger area but Shotton was on-hand to prevent Derbyshire turning the ball goalwards.

Following the interval, the visitors were inches away from making the breakthrough when Newell was penalised for bundling over Shotton and Maikel Kieftenbeld swung an inviting free-kick which was inchperfect for the run of Paul Robinson, who headed narrowly wide of the target with Camp a helpless bystander.

Moments later, Jon Toral’s threaded ball saw Wood in a footrace with Donaldson which saw the Blues striker get there narrowly ahead of the home defender, who hauled him over, which earned Wood a caution before Kieftenbeld became the next to incur the wrath of the referee when he cynically brought Derbyshire down near the touchline to join him in the book. Just before the hour mark, a clever ball between two defenders saw Burke sneak around the back of the Blues rearguard and the Forest loanee drilled a low cross to the near post which saw Shotton block Derbyshire’s attempt to turn the ball home from close range before the ball fell kindly for Danny Ward, whose snap shot was smartly smothered by the body of Kuszczak. At the other end, Wood’s misplaced pass saw Toral give Donaldson a glimpse of goal and the Blues striker fired a rasping effort which had Camp at full stretch as he palmed the ball to safety. Newell’s clever cross found Danny Ward in acres of space but

his header flashed wide of the target when he maybe should have done better before Broadfoot headed wide from Smallwood’s deep corner in the Millers’ next attack. With little between the sides, Newell’s eye-ofa-needle pass saw Danny Ward try an ambitious effort from distance which had Kuszczak nervously scurrying across goal as it whistled past the upright. The Millers had Camp to thank for preserving parity when Toral’s perfectly weighted pass saw Maghoma race clear but the Rotherham ‘keeper kept his nerve as he stood up tall to smother his attempted dink. Just seconds after Rotherham made a double substitution, the home side’s hopes of winning the game suffered a blow when Wood received a second yellow card after Donaldson tumbled over his challenge. Warnock reshuffled his pack with newly introduced Greg Halford reverting to a central defensive position after being initially employed on the right hand side of midfield. Halford proved his worth immediately when he was on-hand with a superb headed clearance which snuffed out Grounds’ dangerous centre before he proved a handful further forward with an acrobatic effort which narrowly cleared the visitors bar, but any goal would have been chalked off by the referee. In the dying seconds, Mattock became the next to be sent for an early bath when he was shown a second yellow card, apparently for time wasting. Despite the numerical deficit, the Millers held firm to open their points account under their new boss.

Neil Warnock praised his side’s application as they earned a hardfought point in a 0-0 draw against Sky Bet Championship high-flyers Birmingham City.

The Millers finished the game with nine men following the dismissals of Richard Wood and Joe Mattock but the Millers’ boss paid tribute to the hosts’ endeavour on a chilly afternoon in South Yorkshire. “I’ve got 16 games to have a go and that’s what they did, it’s all I can ask. I said after the game to the lads they couldn’t have given me any more,” Warnock enthused. We go to Burnley next week now and they’re all tough games coming up, but I really enjoyed it. I thought the fans were very good, and if the players give everything, you can’t ask anymore than that. I thought we deserved all three points today, but I’m normally biased aren’t I?” Warnock reserved special praise for the recalled Paul Green as well as commending Danny Ward for his contribution in the forward line and says that it will be up to substitute Greg Halford to grasp his opportunity.

“I thought Green was superb today.

He’s played for me before, so he knows me inside out, but then I thought everyone played well. I can’t remember Lee Camp having too much to do, apart from the one save where he got a little bit of a knock. I thought Danny Ward had a good game up top, and the two wide lads ran all day for me. I was delighted. I think Greg Halford has his strengths and his weaknesses; we’re just trying to work on his strengths. The opportunity is there for him, he knows that, it’s a short time – only a couple of months – but places are up for grabs.” Wood and Mattock both received their marching orders for second bookable offences and Warnock admitted that the resulting suspensions for the pair will allow other members of his Rotherham United squad to stake a claim for a place in the starting 11.

“The referee has been consistent all day, but I don’t think either of them deserved to go,” he explained. In fairness to the referee, I don’t think he remembered he booked Mattock, and when he realised he had to give a red.

It will give someone an opportunity.

This is how I see it, it was the same when I was at Sheffield United.”

Warnock concluded by expressing his delight at being back involved in the cut and thrust of first-team action and insists his side must continue to battle right until the final whistle is blown on the 2015/16 campaign. “I do enjoy the match day, especially when you have a group of lads like this, when they’re honest that’s all you can ask for,” he added. I said to the lads that it’s only one game gone, imagine what you can do in the next 15? It’s exciting times. We’ve just got to carry on, we’re all going to win games, all the three teams above us all won. We got to look after ourselves, it’s a good point, and we got to move on now. Its Burnley next week and no one will give us a chance, but I think we can compete with anyone at the moment.”

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BLADES NEWS2015/16 NEW-LOOK BLADES EDGE DERBY PLAY AT THE LANE Che Adams scored the decisive goal, as the Blades completed a first league double of the season at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday. Adams starting up front in place of the injured Billy Sharp poked home just before the break as the Blades gained a deserved success in having dominated much of the South Yorkshire derby.

For the short trip down the M18, boss Nigel Adkins made four changes to his starting XI. On a bitterly cold afternoon, it was the Blades who had the first shot on goal. Reed’s cross was controlled by Baxter who then tried to beat Neal with a lob, but the goalkeeper tipped it over for a corner.

The Blades continued to force the opening exchanges and came even closer to opening the scoring when Collins headed against the crossbar from Baxter’s inswinging corner.

But with a swirling wind going round the Keepmoat, United were almost caught out by a long ball forward by Taylor-Sinclair, but Williams was eventually crowded out and the danger averted. At the other end, Calvert-Lewin headed into the side netting at the back post from Brayford’s deep cross. Despite enjoying the lion share of possession and appearing to be gaining the upper hand, the Blades had two scares in quick succession midway through the first-half, first Tyson got the better of Edgar before Williams saw his goal bound shot blocked, then Williams beat Long to Evina’s cross only for Edgar to hack clear off the line.

As the half progressed, the home faithful continued to grow more frustrated as United controlled the game and that dominance was rewarded in the 42nd minute with a well taken

goal. Baxter got hold of the ball in midfield and spotted the run of ADAMS, who got the better of the retreating Butler before toe poking past the advancing Neal.

Doncaster made a change at the break with Alcock replacing Butler, a switch that saw Stewart playing in a more advanced role. The first meaningful action of the second period saw Collins head at goal from Hammond’s cross. For Rovers, Gooch switched play to Stewart who stung the palms of Long at his near post. The home side had started the second-half brightly and had their best chance of the game in the 57th minute. Stewart and Gooch combined on the right, before the latter whipped in an inviting ball that just eluded the outstretched foot of Middleton. On the hour, Alcock went into the book for a cynical lunge on Reed. Hammond became the first Blade

to go into the book for a foul on Mandeville, as the game became scrappy. With 18 minutes remaining United had a golden opportunity to double the advantage, Adams threw a dummy which saw him get the better of his marker and he teed up Reed who was denied by Neal’s outstretched leg. The hosts continued to be frustrated as a flurry of substitutes took place as the game entered its latter stages. In the 88th minute, United suffered a scare, as both Tyson and Mandeville failed to capitalise after Edgar failed to deal with Alcock’s low cross from the right, whilst Baxter high and wide as four minutes of injury-time we signalled by the fourth official. With the 3,784 Blades fans in full voice, the added time passed without incident as United professionally saw the game out and deservedly returned to winning ways.

Businesses, local football clubs and individuals are being given the opportunity to realise a footballing dream of playing on a professional football pitch by Sheffield United.

The Blades are taking bookings for the chance to play on the new stateof-the-art Desso pitch at the Club’s Bramall Lane stadium, giving football fans the chance to play in the oldest professional football stadium in the world. The Lane will be available at the end of the 2015/16 season for a limited time - and businesses, teams or even groups of friends can pay to play on the pitch at the home of Sheffield United.

From corporate events and inter-company matches with colleagues, to charity events or even a game between friends, the Lane will be available for all purposes. One of the first businesses to take part will be KnowHow, based in Sheffield city centre, following their participation last year.

Each organisation that books will get the chance of a 90-minute, 11-a-side game, including full use of the stadium’s playing facilities from the dressing room to the players’ tunnel. and every booking twill be given two complimentary footballs to use during the game and keep as a souvenir.

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OWLS NEWS2015/16 OWLS UP PRESSURE ON TOP TWO IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DYNAMICS!

Sheffield Wednesday systematically dismantled ten-man Brentford to cement their place in the Championship top six.

After Yoann Barbet saw red after just six minutes, the Owls took full advantage and fired three first half goals through Fernando Forestieri, Gary Hooper and Kieran Lee to all but put the game to bed by half time. Substitute Lucas Joao completed the rout near the end of a second half was little more than academic as Wednesday did everything that was asked of them in making the most of their numerical advantage. It was an explosive start to the game in cold conditions at Hillsborough, with Brentford creating two clear chances just before suffering the huge blow that laid the foundations for defeat. First, Nico

Yannaris shot tamely at Keiren Westwood after ghosting in on goal then Alan Judge forced a superb save from the Owls’ number one. But the Bees’ enterprising intentions crumbled when Barbet chased a long Tom Lees ball down with Gary Hooper and the defender felled his man – the red card that followed was inevitable.

Things then went from bad to worse for the visitors as Wednesday took the lead on 12 minutes. Daniel Pudil crossed into the heart of the penalty area, where Forestieri was perfectly placed to glance past David Button. Brentford responded with Sergi Canos trying his luck from 20 yards and Westwood palmed to safety before the keeper was the provider for the Owls’ second goal on 29 minutes. Westwood delivered a long punt

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upfield that sat up nicely for Hooper, who promptly unleashed a bullet of a half volley that Button touched but could not prevent bulging the net. Kieran Lee and Barry Bannan both went close before the former got his goal almost on the half time whistle. Bannan was the architect, playing a delightful ball to Hooper, who headed into the path of Lee to do the necessaries from close range.

The Bees offered more in the early throes of the second half Westwood saved well from Judge – but the Owls soon returned to the box seat. Substitute Aiden McGeady caused problems on his home debut and sent one drive from distance inches wide, while Forestieri went close following some trademark trickery in the box. Lewis McGugan and Lucas Joao were also given a run from the bench in the closing stages and it was the latter who put matters to bed two minutes from time, thumping home on the angle following a cute ball inside from Jack Hunt.

When it comes to records, stats and awards, Carlos Carvalhal looks the other way and insists the only important thing is the next game.

It is a belief that has stuck with the head coach since day one and one taken on board by the squad. And it is certainly serving the club well as the Owls strengthened their position in the play-off pack over the weekend.

A comfortable 4-0 victory over Brentford continued the fine run and those goals also saw Wednesday become top scorers in the Championship. But

naturally unmoved by a statistic such as this one, Carlos said: “I am asked questions about records and I don’t understand why. I don’t care about the Coach of the Month, the Player of the Month, the Player of the Week, the Player of the Day. To me, the most important is the team. The individual prizes are a consequence of the dynamic of the team. Everything will be good if we win the next match because if you don’t, then nothing is good. The next game is the most important and everything around this; points, records, games

unbeaten, best player, best coach, best kitmen, best physio and so on, this is all artificial. This is not important to us.

What is important to us?

Preston.”

Speaking of which, the head coach has hailed the supporters who are set to travel to Preston in their thousands this coming weekend. It’s a total sell-out for the Deepdale clash and Carvalhal says everyone has nothing but respect for that loyal support.

He added: “It will be a tough game but we will go there with over 5,000 fans and we have a lot of respect for them.”

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Following Wednesday’s 4-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday, a quick glance at the goals for column shows the Owls are top scorers as things stand in the Sky Bet Championship.

The Owls have hit 49 goals in the league this season and 22 of those have come from the developing partnership of Fernando Forestieri and Gary Hooper.

Speaking after victory at Hillsborough this weekend, Forestieri says his impressive goal return is a result of the hard work of his team mates. After heading home the Owls’ first of the afternoon against the Bees and his 12th of the season, Forestieri thanked his fellow Owls and said: “I want to say thank you to my team because they have helped me to get the goals. Now I have scored 12 and I

hope for more but for me, it doesn’t matter who scores. Everyone is important, everyone is working hard for the team and that is the most important. Who scores the goals doesn’t matter, the important thing is the next game and that you get the three points.”

Wednesday remain undefeated in the Championship in 2016 and will take their impressive form to Preston next weekend looking to increase the

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