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New measures in response to Omicron variant Last Sunday (12th) the Government announced new measures in response to the rise in cases of the Omicron Covid variant.

These measures, known as Plan B, mean that work from home guidance will be reintroduced in England, a Covid pass will be mandatory when entering nightclubs and other venues and face coverings will be mandatory for most indoor venues.

From Friday 10 December, face coverings will become compulsory in most public indoor venues. There will be exemptions in venues where

it is not practical to wear one, such as when you are eating, drinking or exercising. Face masks will not be required in hospitality settings.

From Monday 13 December, those who can will be advised to work from home.

From Wednesday 15 December, and subject to parliamentary approval, the NHS Covid Pass on the NHS App will become mandatory for entry into nightclubs and settings where large crowds gather – including unseated indoor events with 500 or more attendees, unseated outdoor events with 4,000

or more attendees and any event with 10,000 or more attendees.

People will be able to demonstrate proof of two vaccine doses via the app. Proof of a negative lateral flow test will also be accepted.

Introducing Covid-status certification from next Wednesday will give businesses a week’s notice, as promised in the government’s proposals for introducing mandatory certification published in September.

The Red List will also be

looked at too in terms of travel to and from other countries.

Parliament will debate all of the measures next week, with a vote expected to take place on Tuesday 14 December.

Reviewing the measures The government will keep the data under constant review. The prime minister said that the government will be guided by four key factors, vaccine effectiveness, the severity of Omicron, the speed that it spreads and the rate of hospitalisations.

He said that as soon as it

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The regulations are set to expire six weeks after implementation, with a review after three weeks.

Greg Fell, Director of Public Health in Sheffield, said: “It’s important that these steps are taken given that we have a new variant of concern. We don’t know exactly how transmissible it is or how effective our current vaccines will be, but they don’t change how we tackle

Covid. There is no need to panic, we must just continue to try and limit the spread.

We want to go forward not back, so the most important thing to do is get your first or second vaccine if you haven’t already had it. The vaccine has proven stunningly effective and all the evidence so far is suggesting that being fully vaccinated and boosted will keep good protection, so make sure you do this if you can. It’s not too late, there is a vaccine waiting with your name on it “Wear your mask, socially distance where you can and

remember it’s still important to wash your hands and only touch your face with clean hands. If you have symptoms test and isolate until you are given a negative PCR result and if you test positive, make sure you isolate for 10 days to protect everyone around you.

“We will keep you informed of any developments here in Sheffield We know this will develop over the coming days and weeks and we will provide further updates.”

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STRICTLY LIVE TOUR Dancer Line-Up Announced Strictly Come Dancing fans will be thrilled to hear that the line-up of celebrities and their professional partners for the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is announced today: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice; Sara Davies and Aljaž Skorjanec; AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington; Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin; Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu and John Whaite and Johannes Radebe will all hit the road from January next year for 33 scintillating shows.

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series’ competitor Max George who will return to the dance floor for the live tour, now dancing with Katya Jones.

Professional dancers Amy Dowden, Neil Jones, Jake Leigh, Cameron Lombard, Luba Mushtuk and Jowita Przystal will be bringing even more wow to this super-sized dance extravaganza, which features live music from the Strictly singers and band.

The previously announced Live Tour judging panel of Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli; together with

new tour host Janette Manrara, make this a sparkling line-up not to be missed.

Rose Ayling-Ellis said: “I have loved every minute of my Strictly journey so far, so to be able to continue it on the live tour next year is so exciting! I can’t wait to perform live in front of all the fans who have supported me through this incredible series.”

Sara Davies said: “I loved my Strictly experience - it was my absolute dream to take part in and, as viewers saw, I wasn’t quite ready for it to end.

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me the chance to dance with Aljaž again - who has told me what an amazing experience it is. To meet the fans and perform in from of a live audience - will be the icing on the cake for me I can’t wait!”

Max George said: “I’m buzzing to be invited to join the Strictly tour. I know how exciting it is to perform in front the huge arena audiences – it’s incredible. And this time I get to dance with Katya (who’s a fave of mine) – roll on January, it’s gonna be sick!!!”

AJ Odudu said: “Going on the Strictly tour is a

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I’ll get to dance again and relive some of my favourite routines in front of huge live arena audiences. Just get me on the dance floor!”

Tilly Ramsay said: “‘Taking part in Strictly over the last 10 weeks was the best! A life changing experience where I learnt to dance and made friends for life.

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Rhys Stephenson said: “I cannot think of a better way to start the New Year! It will be fantastic to get my dancing shoes back on after Christmas and perform live in all those iconic venues.”

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15/12/1890 - The first Sheffield Derby was played at Olive Grove 16/12/1431 - Henry VI of England is crowned King of France at Notre Dame in Paris.

17/12/1718 - Great Britain declares war on Spain.

18/12/1958 - Project SCORE, the world’s first communications satellite, is launched.

19/12/1154 - Henry II of England is crowned at Westminster Abbey.

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Victoria, who lived for 81 years, 7 months and 29

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heart of city forges ahead voucher scheme Sheffield City Council says progress on the £470m Heart of the City development is forging ahead as a deal is agreed between the council and John Lewis and Partners, following the decision to close the Barker’s Pool store.

The site is intended to play a central role in the development of the city centre, with public consultation on future uses set for the New Year. A report on Heart of the City, which will be presented to the council’s Co-operative Executive committee on 15 December, highlights the rapid advances being made across the scheme, which is set to be completed in 2023, – with 40% of the development already complete and interest from commercial and leisure occupiers gaining significant momentum. Construction on the new Radisson Blu hotel with rooftop bar continues, with completion of the works expected in summer 2023.Alongside the hotel, preliminary work has also begun to revitalise the Gaumont Building, which is set to become a new leisure destination for the city, with a design that incorporates an innovative sustainable green ‘living’ wall.

On Pinstone Street, Isaacs Building and Burgess House are the next two major developments set to open in February next year – offering homes and workspace.

Around half of the apartments in Burgess House have already been sold, with new commercial tenants expected to move into the 38,000 sq ft of office space available.

A deal is also close to being finalised underneath Telephone House, where the positive design changes – including the car park’s new cladding – are expected to result in the leasing of 15,000 sq ft to a leisure tenant – opening in spring 2022.

These tenants will join the operators already appointed on the developments on Cambridge Street; Cambridge Street Collective and Leah’s Yard. Cambridge Street Collective will be run by The Milestone Group, who will deliver a food hall and fine-dining venue, and Leah’s Yard will be run by Tom Wolfenden, who manages Sheffield Technology Park, and James O’Hara

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of the Rockingham Group. Plans for Leah’s Yard, which will see the creation of a hub for creative businesses and independent retailers, were approved last month with support from Historic England. Both Leah’s Yard and Cambridge Street Collective will open in 2023.

The report also confirms agreement has been reached with John Lewis & Partners, following its decision to permanently close the Barker’s Pool department store.

The retailer will pay £5m to the council to surrender its current lease and obligations, which was due to continue until 2040. The payment will be used towards the future redevelopment of the site. Councillor Mazher Iqbal, executive member for city futures, development, culture and regeneration, at Sheffield City Council, said: “It’s great news that an agreement has now been reached with John Lewis with no cost impact to the city. We now have full ownership of the Barker’s Pool building and site, and importantly, its future is now in the hands of Sheffield. It is an anchor site within the Heart of the City masterplan, with so much potential and the council is one hundred percent committed to creating something special that the city can be proud of. Earlier this year, we instructed sector experts Fourth Street, Queensberry and Arup, to start to examine the condition of the building, as well analyse the costs, market interest and sustainability of all of the available options for the building. In the New Year we’ll be launching a consultation to find out what the people of Sheffield think about the future of this important site in the city centre and what they’d like to see.”

Andrew Davison, project director at Queensberry, added: “Letting interest in Heart of the City continues to accelerate with several key lettings in various buildings across the scheme currently being finalised with details to be shared in the new year.

“The retail market is extremely challenging at the moment and is not isolated to Sheffield.

National retailers continue to be cautious, with many understandably keen to see completed schemes before committing.

However, we are extremely confident the high-quality leisure and commercial occupiers we have secured for the city centre will continue to act as a huge catalyst in attracting exciting new retail brands.”

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Those who claim income assessed Early Years Support (2-4yr olds) and young people leaving their care setting (Care Leavers) are also eligible, meaning 29,000 children across Sheffield will receive vital support this winter. Sheffield City Council recognises that many families continue to face financial difficulties because of the pandemic and changes to Universal Credit, with winter holidays being a particularly difficult time due to extra costs for food and energy.

The vouchers will be funded through the government’s Household Support Fund set up in October 2021 to help local council’s directly help those who need it most. Families and Care Leavers who are eligible for the voucher will be receiving a letter from the council with more details on how to redeem their voucher this week.

Councillor Terry Fox, Leader of Sheffield City Council said: “With the rising cost of food and energy and an uncertain winter ahead, we must continue to support vulnerable families, so I’m pleased to be able to continue this important voucher scheme. I hope it alleviates some of the worries families may have had about how they were going to put enough food on the table and keep their house sufficiently warm during Christmas time when finances are often stretched further than normal. I’d like to remind anyone who is facing financial hardship or is struggling with debt that the council has lots of different support available. Please get in touch if you need to and find out what support is available to you, we are here to help.”

To find out more about what support is available such as the Covid-19 Council Tax Hardship Fund and Local Assistance Scheme please visit the council website.

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Stannington Brass Band will resume its usual tradition of playing local and traditional carols throughout December.

Band Chairman, Phil Attrill, said “Last year was particularly difficult as we were unable to perform indoors due to the pandemic but this year we are looking forward carrying on with tradition of playing carols around the pubs, clubs and churches. Many of the local carols are unique to this area of Sheffield and we are proud that they are part of this band’s heritage”.

The band has a busy diary throughout December performing at the following venues (subject to changes in Covid restrictions) Sunday 12th - Crown and Glove, Stannington – 20.30 – 22.30 Monday 13th – Rose and Crown, Stannington – 20.30 -22.30 Tuesday 14th – Hillsborough Golf Club – 20.30- 22.30 Open to non-members Wednesday 15th – Punch Bowl, Crookes – 20.3022.30 Sunday 19th - Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street – 18.00 start Sunday 19th – The Peacock, Stannington – 20.30 – 22.30 Tuesday 21st - The Ball, Crookes – 20.30– 22.30 Wednesday 22nd - The Holly Bush, Hollins Lane – 20.30 – 22.30 Christmas Day and Boxing Day – Carols around Stannington village. 9.45 am start from Rose & Crown car park

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Farm Road, Sheffield 2 Tel: 0114 272 9947

CALL US ON 0114 2448556 620 Attercliffe Road • Sheffield S9 3QS Email us on travel@travel-and-more.co.uk

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TEL: 07931 796 939 • S6 1LP Jean and all the staff at The Railway, Wadsley Bridge wish all our fantastic customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2022!

Thank you all for your support over the years.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND IN A FRIENDLY & FUN PUB!

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

BENTLEY WEST END

GREAT ALES AND CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!

Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe • Tel: 01302 831393

Your Home of Live Entertainment

THE MANAGEMENT, COMMITTEE & STAFF WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

710 PENISTONE ROAD • HILLSBOROUGH • S6 2DF GARRY, NORMA & ALL THE TEAM AT THE CROWN SEND SEASON'S GREETINGS TO OUR FANTASTIC CUSTOMERS AND GUESTS

COME ON YOU OWLS!

All the Commitee, the steward and all the staff would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas!

Everyone is Welcome to call in and Celebrate with us!

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

Plus Bingo Every Wednesday

WADSLEY BRIDGE WMC

Halifax Road - Sheffield 6 0114 231 3151

Julie, The Committee & all the staff would like to wish customers old and new a very Merry Xmas Ernest wishes Customers Old & New a Very Merry Christmas

SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

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

Come along and enjoy yourselves this Christmas and New Year

Armthorpe Coronation Club

Cusworth Road, Doncaster DN5 9RF • 01302 876340

HANDSWORTH SOCIAL CLUB

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND GUESTS FROM THE EVER-FRIENDLY BENTLEY TOP CLUB

BEST WISHES FROM THE COMMITTEE AND STAFF AT...

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LA PLATA S.C.

353-355 Walkley Lane, Sheffield, S6 2PB

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our customers from the Committee, Staff, Steward and Cleaners.

NOW WITH A SELECTION OF HAND PULLED BEERS! Why not call in for a coffee when doing your Christmas shopping in Hillsborough?

All Welcome!

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HARTLEY HOUSE SOCIAL CLUB

200 Duke St • Sheffield • S2 5QQ

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND VISITORS From Sean and The Team at The Trades

DONCASTER CATHOLIC CLUB

WATERDALE • DONCASTER DN1 3BY TEL: 01302 364695

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM FRANCIS & THE TEAM AT DONCASTER CATHOLIC CLUB! GREAT SURROUNDINGS IN ONE OF THE FINEST AND FRIENDLIEST CLUBS IN DONCASTER, WHERE YOU CAN BE ASSURED OF A WARM WELCOME AND PLENTY OF FESTIVE CHEER.

239 Bellhouse Road | Sheffield | S5 6HQ | 0114 249 1422

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND GUESTS. MANY THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON

SOUTHEY SOCIAL CLUB Southey Green Road, Sheffield, S5 7QQ

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ALL THE COMMITTEE & STAFF AT SOUTHEY SOCIAL CLUB WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYBODY A VERY MERRY XMAS AND A GREAT NEW YEAR!

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FRIDAY 17th December Superb Girl-fronted Harmony Trio From 8pm

friday 31ST DECEMBER 2021 Come and celebrate the coming of the New Year at this fantastic venue in the company of the fabulous MUSIC MASTERS, all live, 5 piece, Vocal/instrumental group.

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DOORS OPEN AT 7PM

Dance the night away to the wonderful sounds of the 50’s and 60’s, with some of the best ‘pop’ songs and instrumental pieces ever written. With no pushing and shoving to get to the bar, enjoy a drink or two in comfort, and that’s not all, as included in your ticket price is a full BUFFET for you to enjoy. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better way to enjoy bringing in the New Year, in a fantastic venue, with friendly staff to serve you, dancing ‘til you can dance no more. Enjoy the wonderful Buffet, and enjoy a drink in a fabulous atmosphere, with like minded people.

TICKETS £25-00p p

Tickets for this event can be acquired by contacting:Eckington Civic Centre :- 01246-432770 INC. BUFF Rosanna Hill (Manager):- 07715-663946 (Mon-Weds. 9am-3pm) ET Or, if you prefer to book online, do so at:- ticketsource.co.uk/eckington-civic-centre

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DINING AT THE COTTAGE Every Sunday we do a Fantastic

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FREE COMEDY EVENT at THE LEADMILL WITH SUPPORT FROM LORD MAYOR The Leadmill to host ‘NHS Full House’ comedy event with no-cost tickets for NHS workers and support from The Lord Mayor of Sheffield.

Tickets for Good will bring some goodness back to their home city in Sheffield this festive season with a comedy event at world-renowned venue, The Leadmill on 19th December. This event is free for NHS workers with only a small booking fee to pay (£3.50) to secure tickets.

NHS Staff can sign-up and apply for these free tickets by visiting https:// ticketsforgood.org/nhs/ Following a conversation with the current Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Gail Smith, Tickets for Good have also pledged an allocation of tickets, with completely no fees attached, to the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities. This includes The Salvation Army, the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Friends of

Hi5s. The Friends of Hi5s are a not for profit charity set up in 2013. They support disabled young people with social activities designed to build confidence with an emphasis on trying new things and having fun.

The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Gail Smith said; ‘In my role as Lord Mayor, I’m meeting some amazing people who have done amazing things before and during the pandemic. It’s so nice to be able to say thankyou to some of these people who have worked so hard during this time. Merry Christmas to you all!’

The Leadmill event will feature comedians Rob Rouse, Allyson June Smith, Pete Selwood and is hosted

by Jonathan Mayor. Rob Rouse has ‘comedy guaranteed to lighten even the darkest of moods … always a step ahead of your expectations’ (Edinburgh Evening News) whilst

Allyson June Smith is, ‘One of the funniest comedians I’ve ever worked with’ according to comedy legend Jason Manford. Pete Selwood who recently had his TV debut on ITV’s Emily Atack Show and host Jonathan Mayor is the official tour support for Sarah Milican who describes him as ‘Marvellously wicked!’.

Each venue will be filled with NHS workers keen for a night out after a long two years battling coronavirus.

With the return of live comedy events dependent on their continued dedication, venues such as The Leadmill are keen to say thanks with a festive goodwill gesture. Emerging comic talent will be joined by familiar favourites for a joyful, restorative night of laughter for the hundreds of NHS staff promised to attend - at no face-value cost.

NHS workers nationwide can sign up to access these free tickets and

discounts to major events via Tickets for Good’s NHS-only platform here.

Rose Wilcox at Sheffield’s The Leadmill added, “It’s part of the Leadmill’s mission to ensure that Sheffield’s comedy scene is a welcoming place for everyone, so we’re very excited to be creating our first NHS Full House event in partnership with Tickets for Good and the Ticket Fund. Hopefully we can spread some festive joy to NHS

workers and their loved ones, and introduce some of the UK’s best comedic talent to people who might never have visited us before!”

‘NHS Full House’ events are supported by the Ticket Fund, a new project spearheaded by Tickets for Good to encourage businesses of all kinds to support both the NHS and the UK’s world-class live performance industry with fundraising, sponsorship and one-off donations to

put towards tickets for NHS workers to attend high-profile events. With more than £10,000 already raised

by WeGotTickets https://www. wegottickets.com/ customers alone via checkout donations, it’s hoped that the flagship Christmas gigs will showcase the tangible positive

impact of live events on NHS teams’ mental wellbeing after a tough time.

LIVE EVENTS AT THE PARAMOUNT

THURSDAY 20TH JANUARY - SATURDAY 29TH JANUARY WEEKNIGHTS AT 7PM • SATURDAY AT 2PM & 7PM • SUNDAY AT 1PM & 6PM Join us, for a tale as old as pantomime! The much loved fairy-tale favourite is given a twist by Penistone Theatre Group.

Join our Beauty as she finds herself face to face with the terrifying beast, but should she judge this book by it’s cover or is there something there she didn’t see before! With colourful characters old and new, show stopping songs and a whole load of magic this pantomime will have you dancing in the aisles. Join us to discover if Fairy Fright will have her wicked way, or will true love conquer all!

TICKETS ADULTS £9.00 • CONCESSIONS £6 • GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE OPENING NIGHT ALL TICKETS £5!

Tickets from the Box Office 01226 767532 or on-line www.penistoneparamount.co.uk

LICENSED BAR - FREE CAR PARKING • BOX OFFICE OPEN: MON to FRI 10AM – 2PM & 8PM - 9PM

Shrewsbury Road • Penistone • S36 6DY TEL: 01226 767532

BIG SCREEN FILMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

See our website at www.penistoneparamount.co.uk

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Friday 17th December

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CHAPELTOWN WMC The Market Place - Chapeltown • Tel: 0114 246 2570

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY WEEKEND friday 17th December

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in-house entertainment

superb entertainer SATURDAY 18th December

lisa d’mayo

Saturday 18th December

landlady’s special!

A Night of In-House Entertainment

concert room for hire for that special occasion!

PLEASE call for details

tremendous female singer SUNDAY 19th December

steve gentry top vocalist

BINGO & RAFFLES ALL WEEKEND

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

LIVE this WEEKEND! friday 17th december - top solo artist

jamie lee lewis saturday 18th december - great vocal comedy duo

harper brothers SUNDAY 19th december - fantastic vocal instrumental duo

adrenaline 2

SAT 18th December LIVE andy lee marsh

this week!

top solo artist

From 3rd December Friday • Quiz • • Bingo with £50 jackpot! • Saturday • Bingo • Open the Box • • 5 Number Draw • Sunday • £50 Flyer & Bingo • • Open the Box • • 5 Number Draw •

Live sports shown

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large beer gardens • usual opening times

AFFILIATED MEMBERS WELCOME • COVID MEASURES IN PLACE

Come and join our club • Full Membership Just £5 per year!

Welcome to the fri 17th dec

family night is back! bring your kids to the party!

SATURDAY 18th december

& all kinda tunes

friday 17th december

brilliant vocal instrumental duo

funky moon rocks Sunday 19th December tremendous male vocalist

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SHEFFIELD TRADES & LABOUR CLUB

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

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SUNDAY 19th december top solo artist

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Sunday 19th December

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sally lax top solo artist sunday 19th DECEMBER

beale street brothers

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ken & Barbie’s big night out SUNDAY 19th december from 7pm top male vocalist

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SAT & SUN • BINGO AS USUAL

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Sat 18th Dec - Fantastic Boy Girl Duo

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saturday 18th december -star male female duo

Sun 19th Dec - Top Male Party Duo

FRIDAY 17th december • great live rock band

roar

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sunday 19th december

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Every Thursday from 8pm MONDAYS POKER NIGHT BINGO FRI & SAT night/SUN lunch & night

la plata social club bar staff required must be available to work evenings & weekends call 0114 2345448

FARM ROAD THE BALL INN Sports & Social Club Vicky & Lesley Welcome You to...

PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUB

entertainment all weekend! friday 17th december - Superb Entertainment

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With • Quiz • Raffles • Open the Box • Sticky 13 SATURDAY 18th december Top Boy Girl Rock Duo

rock the night

Farm Road, Sheffield S2 2TP Tel: 0114 2729947 www.farmrdsocialclub.co.uk

• 43 Mansfield Road • Sheffield • S12 2AG • Wed 15th dec table tennis tournament - from 7pm

music quiz

thurs 16th dec

with prizes - starts 7pm open the box - only 2 keys left for £100!

friday 17th december

sat 18th dec sun 19th dec

disco night with dj dino

free jukebox

soldiers of swing

mon 10th jan

from 6pm

the ratpack with saluto

jam night!

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 2PM • SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM NOON

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HARTLEY HOUSE SOCIAL CLUB 239 Bellhouse Road | Sheffield | S5 6HQ | 0114 249 1422

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT HARTLEY HOUSE friday 17th december

ricky graham

SAT 18th december

robbie h

star vocalist

Sun 19th december

steve rose

top solo entertainer

BINGO & LUCKY 5

SATURDAY 18th dec superb SOLO ARTIST

steve rose

friday 24th dec

brogan collins kids’ panto night COVID-19 SECURE GUIDELINES ARE IN PLACE WITHIN THE CLUB Club Office 07917 063283 The Bar 07917 063241 1 MINUTE WALK FROM HILLSBOROUGH TRAM STOP - UP FORBES ROAD & YOU’RE THERE!

Fully Air-Conditioned Concert Room & Lounge

Church Street, Greasbrough Rotherham • 01709 551117 friday 17th dec

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY 17th december

Sharon & Stuart Welcome you to

fantastic 80s duo

rotherham’s premier djs!

SATURDAY 18th december

saturday 18th dec

radio 80s

toronto superb live band friday 24th dec

say what

roar

tremendous live band

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Sunday 26th dec

TUESDAY 21st december

DANNY herrod entertainment & KARAOKE thursday 16th december

weightwatchers FRIDAY 17th december 8pm

adults’ christmas party!

(fancy dress optional) saturday 18th december

disco & karaoke from 7.00 pm

sunday 19th december

kids’ christmas party tickets only (£2) meet & greet santa!

tuesday 21st december

trevor allen’s open mic night

9pm

brinny mick & johnny’s christmas northern soul night

reload SUNDAY 19th december

function room available monday-friday - call for details

353-355 Walkley Lane Sheffield, S6 2PB

0114 2457 806

tremendous live trio

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT & SUNDAY LUNCHTIMES

LA PLATA S.C.

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

coyote

top classic rock show

Armthorpe Coronation Club

Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster Tel: 01302 831393 friday 17th december - top vocal harmony duo

mp2

SATURDAY 18th december - superb award-winning duo

seaside rendezvous sunday 19th december - star vocalist james johnson

friday 24th december - sensational vocal harmony trio

fuel sunday 26th december - tremendous solo artist ellie butler

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL SOON!

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Cusworth Road, Doncaster DN5 9RF Tel: 01302 876340

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Sat 18th Dec

tremendous live trio

friday 17th dec - star vocalist

steve beyer saturday 18th dec - star duo

king & i seaside rendezvous sunday 19th dec - tremendous award-winning duo

Sun 19th Dec

the dreams

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Fri 24th Dec Sun 26th Dec

BINGO

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face the music brilliant live band

Every Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday

tuesday 21st dec - great solo artist

ajay lister Friday 24th dec - star 5 piece band

the casuals SATURDAY 25th dec - great solo artist

jamie lee lewis divided pre-amps sunday 26th dec - superb live 5 piece

monday 27th dec - star young 60s band

CHESTNUT AVENUE, CARCROFT, DN6 8AG. TEL: (01302) 725497 See our website at www.carcroftclub.com

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

SATURDAY 18th dec

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live entertainment

EVERY sunday

Sat 18th Dec

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Fri 24th Dec

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Follow Your Local Team Every Week In The Mercury PERFORMANCE OF THE SEASON SWFC CLUB STATEMENT Barry Bannan believes the 2-0 win over Crewe on Saturday was arguably our best performance of the season.

The captain himself set the ball rolling for Wednesday with a sublime solo goal before Lee Gregory doubled the lead in the second half.

In between the goals was a remarkable piece of goalkeeping as Bailey Peacock-Farrell was yet again the penalty hero, saving Chris Porter’s spot kick and rebound in spectacular fashion just before the break.

In the post-match interview pitchside at the Mornflake Stadium, Bannan said: “We said after a good point at Portsmouth on Tuesday night that we needed to come and capitalise on it and get three points today.

“Obviously we would have liked to win against Portsmouth but in the end it was a good battling point with ten men at a tough place to go.

“It was important today that we came and took all three points and backed it up and I thought throughout the game we were comfortable and probably was one of our best performances of the season so far.”

On his goal, the skipper continued: “I’ve been lucky to score a few good ones but that was a big goal.

“We knew we needed to get out of the traps quick and we started on the front foot.

“It’s the three points that is most important. I’m happy to score, I want to score more goals and I’ve touched on that this season.

“Every time I can chip in with a goal, that’s good but most important is the three points and the performance and I thought we were brilliant.”

The penalty was awarded to Crewe after the ball struck the arm of Bannan from Scott Robertson’s fierce drive.

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and Peacock-Farrell’s heroics, the skipper added: “It’s a hard one, my instant reaction wasn’t ‘I’m in trouble here.’

Normally in those situations, if you have done something wrong you are a bit worried but I wasn’t worried at all.

“It’s difficult, I was close to the player who kicked

Blades fans can help raise funds for Weston Park Cancer Charity this festive period by getting involved with the charity’s Grand Christmas Auction.

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There is also the opportunity to provide virtual gifts for people facing cancer this Christmas. By bidding in Weston Park Cancer Charity’s online auction, you could provide café trips for young people

it and I’ve not seen it back so, if it was a penalty, it’s a penalty luckily we’ve got a goalie who saves penalties!

“It was a great save and Bailey has been brilliant, he has shown his character. Man of the Match on Tuesday and when you need him today, he produces a great double save at an

important point in the game.

“We are moving along alright, we are moving along unnoticed which is good.

“We want to be number one, we’ve said it all season and I’m still confident, I’ll put my cards on the table, I think we can get promoted.”

never seek to curb regular goal celebrations, we absolutely condemn at all times any supporter leaving the stand and entering the pitch area.

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Sheffield Wednesday are reminding supporters of their conduct at all fixtures following unacceptable scenes during our game against Crewe on Saturday.

Numerous visiting supporters invaded the field of play at Gresty Road whilst celebrating goals. This behaviour is fundamentally against the law and contrary to ground regulations at every stadium in the country. These actions are also unsafe, and more so in the current climate.

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Midfielder Sander Berge is looking to be involved in the upcoming busy Christmas period as he continues to work his way back into United’s starting eleven.

The Norwegian has endured a frustrating season with injury and illness restricting his firstteam opportunities.

But talking recently to UTB - United’s official matchday programme Sander is looking ahead to the busy run of games where squads are usually

used to the full with four games in quick succession over Christmas and New Year.

He told UTB: “It’s just been nice to be back, and good to get on the field against Bristol City.

“It has been hugely frustrating for me personally; I’m fit and raring to go now and I’m desperate to get back into the action.

“There’s a lot of games coming up and it’s so exciting. I’ve heard, seen and read a lot about it and

I can’t wait to hopefully be involved.

“I missed the Christmas period last season through injury, so it promises to be so exciting, hopefully we can maintain this unbeaten run into those fixtures and keep making a dent into the play-off places turning into 2022.

“Our aim since the summer has been winning promotion and despite where we’ve found ourselves that has never really changed.”

United’s Emirates FA Cup third round encounter against Wolves is one of 16 ties that will be

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Charities benefit

Following the suspension of the Blades home fixture against QPR, scheduled to be played at Bramall Lane on Monday 13th December, United are pleased confirm the surplus food has not been wasted.

Alongside their catering partners, the club have been able to contact two Sheffield-based charities to arrange the donation of food that was purchased and prepared to feed matchday staff, supporters and guests.

To avoid any unnecessary waste, they are delighted to have been able to share this with two great local charities; Roundabout and Nomad. This food will now go to support those who need it most at this difficult time.

United’s head of operations, Dave McCarthy, commented: “Although we as a club are desperately disappointed not to be hosting QPR, we are really pleased that the unused food can go to two great local causes.”

Jack Hunt included in Team of the Week

Jack Hunt earned a spot in the League One Team of the Week following his performance in our 2-0 win over Crewe on Saturday.

In all competitions this season, Hunt has made 24 appearances for the Owls and turned in another fine performance at the Mornflake Stadium.

Wednesday’s unbeaten run now stands at an impressive 12 games after a stunning solo goal from Barry Bannan and a Lee Gregory second half header, assisted by Hunt, bagged the Owls a deserved three points at Crewe.

The League One Team of the Week is compiled based on player ratings from whoscored.com, with Hunt scoring 7.8/10.

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Paul Warne credited his side putting their bodies on the line - particularly in the second half - as his side recorded a 3-1 win against Burton Albion to extend their unbeaten run to 20 games in all competitions...

“If ever there was a game that was a game of two halves, it was today.

“I thought first half we were pretty scintillating and obviously allowed one chance on our goal, but apart from that I honestly thought we could have had four or five goals - we missed some gilt-edged chances.

“We started the second half pretty well because we scored straight away with the ball slipped through to Freddie, but after that, I thought it was all Burton for 43 minutes.

“They asked no end of questions and they were losing so they had to go for it quite obviously and we had to defend resolutely.

“We just didn’t get going second half.

“What was good about us first half was that we were holding it up top and we were winning second balls and getting the ball out wide, which we just didn’t do second half.

“In the end the third goal takes the pressure off us, although it was possibly undeserved from our play in the second half.

“We didn’t defend crosses well enough but we did put our bodies on the line in the middle of the box.

“On another day in another season, we might have lost that but the lads have got a real confidence.”

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Gary McSheffrey­was proud of the fight his players put up to beat Shrewsbury Town.

Joseph Olowu’s late header from Branden Horton’s corner was the difference as Rovers claimed a vital three points against the Shrews.

On the togetherness his squad showed: “We rode our luck a bit in the second half when they created better chances, but Louis Jones pulled off some unbelievable saves.

“We were the better team on the day. We played some good stuff and I asked them at half-time to up the intensity and take the handbrake off.

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It isn’t too late to donate to the Rotherham Christmas Toy Appeal at Parkgate Shopping Rotherham United would like to remind our supporters of the efforts of long-standing club partners Parkgate Shopping on the Rotherham Christmas Toy Appeal front as the big day draws ever closer.

Last Christmas with the support of Rotherham people, the Rotherham Christmas Toy Appeal managed to reach and provide presents for over 1,700 children within the Rotherham area.

The Millers were once again involved with the Toy Appeal’s launch ahead of the festive period with boss Paul Warne turning out to help kick off the 2021 event at Parkgate Shopping alongside representation from RB1 Radio and local schools.

If you would like to get involved you can pick up a small gift tag from the trees on Parkgate Shopping Centre and purchase a gift from any of the stores on Parkgate Shopping - the gifts can be left in any of the stores up to mid-December. You can also drop off gifts at Voluntary Action Rotherham reception.

Please do not wrap any gifts as wrapping paper is provided so that parents/carers can wrap them. (The appeal prefers parents/carers to wrap the presents and to claim them as though they had purchased them themselves).

We would like to thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.

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“You can see how much it means to the lads when they scored. The togetherness was there for all to see.

The lads deserved that today.”

On Louis Jones and Branden Horton’s continuing impressive displays: “Branden was effective today in all areas. He got us up the pitch.

“He is young and there is still plenty to come from him. For him to be producing the numbers he is now from left back shows what a bright future he has.

“Louis’ confidence is high, and he put in a great performance. He showed real maturity and mental strength to get over that tough period for him, and he’s keeping the shirt at the moment.”

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“We stopped them from playing and we kept mixing it up. We controlled the game in midfield and got to play out from the back for a bit.”

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