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Work to transform a Grade-II listed building into a regional music hub has this week been given a £4.7m funding boost.

Harmony Works Trust, which is a new collaborative project founded by Sheffield Music Academy, Sheffield Music Hub, Brass Bands England, and Music in the Round has been awarded the money from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore Canada House on Commercial Street in Sheffield.

The building, which dates back to 1875, will be renovated to create a flagship music hub, providing high quality rehearsal, performance

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Cambridge “There might be band “Music is my whole life, I practice, an orchestra, would be so sad if I didn’t university students or get to perform and make pre-school children. connections playing with All sorts of different other people.” organisations will be Emily Pieters, project occupying the space.” director at Harmony She said the project Works, described the would provide both funding as “completely Sheffield Music Hub and game changing” for the Sheffield Music Academy plans to open the centre with a permanent in autumn 2027. home to allow them to She said: “It is brilliant continue their “brilliant for Sheffield, for the work”. region and for heritage, Canada House was but it is also fantastic originally built as offices for children and young for the Sheffield United people, who are the Gas Light Company prime beneficiaries. and played a key role “We are reusing these manufacturing gas wonderful spaces, with burners. high ceilings and natural It remained offices for light, that for many years the Gas Board until 1972, have not been publicly and after lying vacant

REGIONAL MUSIC HUB RECEIVES FUNDING and education spaces for young musicians.

Speaking to the BBC Adha Charles, 19, said Sheffield Music Hub had given her the chance to learn to play an instrument while at school aged nine and her love of performing had grown from there.

“I had always wanted to play an instrument but I had not had the opportunity before I had lessons at school.

“My clarinet teacher suggested I start at Sheffield Music Academy when I was 11. It was the first time I had had individual lessons and I was so excited, it was the best thing ever. I went every Saturday until I was 18 and then

and facing the threat of demolition, was awarded listed building status.

Since then, Canada House has been Turn Ups nightclub, Bloomers pub, offices for Panache Lingerie and a Chinese buffet restaurant. It was last open to the public in 2011.

Helen Featherstone, from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “It’s projects like this, buildings that have been vacant for quite a long time, that we can invest lottery money in.

“This will really bring this building back into a vibrant use, which will hugely benefit young people from Sheffield and from further afield.”

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WORKS BEGINS TO SAVE 131 YEAR OLD CITY CENTRE VENUE When it first opened, more than a century ago, the former Salvation Army Citadel building would attract scores of people every Sunday to worship. However, pictures taken inside since Sheffield City Council acquired it show amount of work required to bring it back to life.

Opened in 1894, the building was used by the Salvation Army as their main church venue in the city for more than a century before the charity moved out in 1999. Since then, the Grade II listed

building has remained empty.

It was acquired by Sheffield City Council in October 2024 and, since then, officers have been assessing the amount of work required to bring the building back to life and what it could be used for in the future.

The first two phases of the project to bring the building back into use have now been announced including securing the building, conduct inspections and carry out repair work to the shell, core, and structural defects. Work

is due to begin on the first phase in February 2025 and will result in the Citadel becoming secure, water-tight, ensure heritage features are preserved, and further deterioration is prevented.

Cllr Janet Ridler, Sheffield City Council’s Heritage Champion, said: “This is a key milestone in securing the future of this historic and important building within the city centre. I’m really looking forward to the work beginning and working with heritage groups, stakeholders

and interested parties to ensure a successful future for the Grade II listed building.”

Cllr Zahira Naz, Chair of the Finance Committee at Sheffield City Council, said: “The former Salvation Army Citadel building is an important part of Sheffield’s history, dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria, it’s vital that it’s able to be brought back to life and a suitable use is found.

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foster a support dog urgent call for donors cat home after 15 months A HUSBAND and wife who foster assistance dogs say having the pooches around has helped them through a dark time in their lives.

Janet and Peter Dyson, from Crosspool, Sheffield, have been named Foster Carers of the Year by the Sheffield-based Support Dogs charity, which trains and provides assistance dogs to help autistic children, as well as adults with epilepsy or a physical disability to live safer, more independent lives. They are encouraging others to take up a volunteer role with the charity this January. The award came just two months after Peter, 71, was given the all-clear from prostate cancer.

His cancer diagnosis came just months after medics warned Janet her husband might not survive, after he fell gravely ill on holiday and was later diagnosed with three bacterial infections, as well as sepsis and pneumonia. But retired bank manager Peter has pulled through – and emotional relatives were there to see the couple pick up the Support Dogs honour during the charity’s annual Graduation and Awards ceremony, held at the Quays Hotel.

Janet, a former University of Sheffield library worker, said: “Despite what we were going through, you have got to get on with your day, and each dog has been so lovely. They are part of the family.”

The couple, who have had dogs all their lives, had to have their last pet pooch, cross-breed Bruno, put to sleep, and vowed not to have a dog for a while. In early 2022, they decided to contact Support Dogs about looking after their dogs, and after various Zoom meetings during lockdown, they were asked to provide temporary care for Dug, an adorable yellow Lab who has since gone on to graduate as an autism assistance support dog.

Not long afterwards, eight-week-old Red Fox Labrador, Frank, bounded into the couple’s lives and they officially became his puppy socialisers. When Frank was four months old, Peter became ill on holiday, in the Dominican Republic. Even when he returned to the UK and was in an induced coma in Sheffield’s Northern Hospital for 12 days, Janet continued to look after Frank.

“It sort of helped that I had to do things – I had to concentrate on him as well,” said Janet, a 65-year-old mum-of-two and grandmother-ofthree. “And when Peter came out of hospital, although he was frail and poorly and couldn’t do anything with the dog, Frank loved him.”

Frank left the Dysons’ care in August last year, when he went into fulltime training. Not long after, Peter began four weeks of radiotherapy.

In December 2023, they agreed to provide emergency holiday cover for a loveable Labrador/ Retriever cross called Kelly.

They also took on the care of trainee support dog Adam, who was sourced from a rescue centre. Kelly left the Dysons in May, while they continue to nurture Adam, with help from Support Dogs.

Peter was given the all-clear from cancer in September.

Janet said: “People say ‘I couldn’t give them up’.

But when you get the dog, you know it’s not your dog and you still love them just the same, and you know they’re going to do such a lovely thing.”

Anyone looking for a new challenge in 2025 and wanting to find out more about volunteering with Support Dogs can visit www.supportdogs. org.uk or call 0114 2617800.

The NHS in England is urging people in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire to make saving lives one of their New Year’s resolutions this year by giving blood as national figures released today reveal that over the Christmas week demand for blood from hospitals exceeded collections by almost 3,000 units.

During the same period, demand for the vital O negative blood used to save lives in emergencies exceeded collections by over 900 units.

The festive period is always a challenge for blood stocks as cold weather, seasonal illnesses and busier diaries lead to more unfilled and missed appointments, while demand from hospitals can rise. Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are the only days of the year that blood isn’t collected.

Currently England remains in Amber alert for low blood stocks.

While community venues are well booked, there is good availability at the 27 town and city donor centres over the coming weeks and months. Sheffield Donor Centre at Cathedral Court, Church Street, has 1,516 appointments still available over the next six weeks.

Donors are being asked to make an appointment to donate if they don’t already have one. People who have registered as a donor but not yet made an appointment to give blood are also encouraged to take that next step and make their first donation at one of the permanent donor centres, which have a combined 11,000 appointments available over the next two weeks.

People with O negative, B negative and Ro blood types are particularly needed in the coming weeks. There is an ongoing need for more donors of Black heritage to help patients with sickle cell who need ethnically matched blood. First time donors

who don’t know their blood type will find out after their first successful donation.

Dr Jo Farrar, chief executive at NHS Blood and Transplant, says: “New Year is a time when lots of people make resolutions. Make giving blood your resolution for 2025 and you will save up to three lives every time you donate. The NHS needs life-saving blood all year round, so we are asking people to help us maintain the lifesaving supply of blood to hospitals this year by booking an appointment now. Between now and the middle of January we still have almost 11,000 appointments that we need to fill. Giving blood is quick and easy - the whole process takes just one hour. Book an appointment today and save lives this year.”

Minister for Patient Safety, Baroness Merron said: “The NHS is in urgent need of blood and registering to donate is a simple yet powerful way to save lives. We are grateful to everyone who has donated so far but we know more needs to be done. This New Year, make it your resolution to give blood to help protect and support our NHS over winter.”

The 27 town and city donor centres have greater appointment availability than community venues. NHS Blood and Transplant especially needs donors to fill slots at donor centres during the quieter weekday morning and afternoon sessions. Blood is constantly needed to help the NHS treat patients with cancer, blood disorders and those suffering medical trauma or undergoing surgery, and O negative blood is mostly used for emergency care. Each donation can save or improve up to three lives.

To book an appointment visit www.blood.co.uk, use the GiveBlood app or call 0300 123 23 23.

A local family has been reunited with their cat, Luna, 15 months after she went missing, thanks to her microchip and pet lost and found database, Petlog.

Luna disappeared from her home in September 2023 and despite her owner, Caroline Svitana, 52, leafleting in her local area and notifying the vet, there were no sightings. “Losing Luna was like a nightmare,” says Caroline. “We had another cat, Star, and she was looking for her big sister. We leafleted all around to ask about people looking in their sheds, and we notified the vet and Petlog that she was missing. We scoured the local woods and the park, and friends also looked for her with their children. Slowly, we had to accept she was not coming home.”

After 15 months of uncertainty, Caroline received an email whilst on holiday in Copenhagen. The email came after Luna followed a couple home, who took her to the vets. The vets checked for a microchip and found Caroline’s details, so the pair could be reunited after months apart.

Caroline said: “She’s amazing. She’s exploring the house again and just enjoying being loved, in her own terms of course, like they do! I’m so grateful to have her home, she is starting to get her personality back, and to feel safe again.”

Caroline has advice for other pet owners: “Don’t give up hope. I posted

on Facebook and put leaflets anywhere; I’d still recommend that.

But without the chip and Petlog, we would never have been reunited.”

Petlog spokesperson, Bill Lambert, added: “We continue to urge owners to ensure that their pets are microchipped and their contact details are up to date on a microchip database, like Petlog.

Microchips are small but effective, and give owners and pets the best chance of being reunited should the worst happen, as well as peace of mind.”

A microchip is the size of a grain of rice which is inserted under the skin at the back of an animal’s neck. It permanently identifies pets and connects them with an owner’s contact details, which are held on a database like Petlog, enabling vets, local authorities and animal charities to scan the chip, match it to the owner’s details and reunite lost and found pets. It is a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, and from June last year it became a legal requirement for pet cats to be microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks and their owner’s contact details stored and kept up to date in a pet microchipping database.

Further advice about keeping your pet safe, as well as information about microchipping and how to register with Petlog, can be found at petlog.org.uk

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citymapper app goes live The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is pleased to announce a new initiative with Citymapper, the awardwinning journey planning app, which will help shape the future of public transport across South Yorkshire and will enhance the travel experience for residents, workers, and visitors.

Through this initiative, SYMCA will benefit from data insights into regional travel patterns to help transform South Yorkshire’s transport services. By accessing unique data from Citymapper that outlines how people use public transport, SYMCA can identify gaps in service and prioritise investments where they’re needed most. Citymapper’s app will also be enhanced for South Yorkshire’s transport network. From buses and trams to trains and active travel options, the app will offer a one-stop solution for travelling efficiently and sustainably; with key features such as multimodal journey planning, real-time departure information and live bus tracking empowering users to make informed travel decisions.

South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, said: “Across South Yorkshire we

deserve a better transport network, and I’m doing everything I can to turn that vision into a reality.

From moving at pace through the bus franchising assessment process, to introducing a new TSY app and journey planner, as well as taking South Yorkshire’s Supertram back under public control. Data is key to understanding travel patterns and how we all travel, to help us shape a more responsive network. That’s why I’m delighted to be working with Citymapper giving us another tool to improve transport in South Yorkshire.” “We’re delighted to collaborate with SYMCA to help South Yorkshire residents and visitors travel with ease,” said Sam Griffiths, Head of UK & Nordics at Via, who acquired Citymapper in April 2023. “Our unique understanding of regional travel patterns will also help SYMCA transform the public transport network and deliver reliable, efficient and passenger-centric services.”

This collaboration will supplement SYMCA’s mission to create a connected, accessible, and environmentally friendly transport network.

The Citymapper app can be downloaded for free in the App Store and Google Play.

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All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals, are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show. Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience.

Audiences of all ages all over the globe have found it impossible to stay in their seats. From Dundee to Dubai, Swansea to Sweden, Taunton to Thailand and all across the USA, thousands of fans have shown their appreciation with standing ovations and shouts for “more!” So, whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this night with Buddy and the boys really is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.

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Sheffield Comes Together to Celebrate Year of the Snake

Sheffield will mark the Year of the Snake with the biggest Lunar Chinese New Year Festival ever seen in the city. Headlined by a free two-day celebration in the city centre on 1st and 2nd February 2025. Supported by Sheffield BID, the festival’s central event will take place at the Peace Gardens and feature spectacular lion and dragon dances, live music, cultural performances, and authentic food.

This celebration is part of a wider programme running from 30th January to 10th February, which includes a light display at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, performances at Meadowhall, and the ticketed Lunar Gala at the Octagon Centre, with profits supporting the hospital.

The Peace Gardens Lunar Fair will turn the city centre into a hub of culture and celebration, starting at 12pm on Saturday 1st February.

Hosted by Hits Radio presenters Liesl Soards and Dominic Ng, the event will officially open with a traditional Ribbon Cutting and Eye

Dotting Ceremony at 1pm. The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Jayne Dunn, will join the Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Professor Dame Hilary Chapman, and the Regional Mayor, Oliver Coppard, for this symbolic ceremony, which “awakens” the festival’s lions. This will be followed by an Acrobatic Lion Dance performed by international champions flown in from Foshan, China, the home of martial arts legends Bruce Lee and his trainer, Ip Man. Sheffield will also be adorned with over 1,000 Chinese lanterns and interactive statues of all the Chinese Zodiac signs so the public can learn their sign and their horoscope.

Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy a diverse programme of performances, including the Dragon Dance and Parade, a cultural fashion show, and displays by the Wanlin Dance Academy, Chengdu Acrobatic Troupe, and the Sheffield Chinese Christian Church Gospel Choir. Global influences will also take the spotlight, with Bollywood dance, African

drumming, and Roma Flamenco presented by Welcoming Culture, an organisation led by Terezia Rostas.

Visitors can experience traditional Chinese instrumental music on the Guzheng and Pipa, and savour authentic Chinese dishes from the many food stalls. Terezia said, ‘The Cultural Caravan Showcase is about bringing people together through the universal language of art and performance. The ‘’Lunar Year ‘’ event has been organised with so much love and care and everyone is welcome to celebrate with us’.

Diane Jarvis, Head of Business Operations at Sheffield BID, commented: “Sheffield BID is proud to support the Lunar Chinese New Year Festival for the second year.

Festivals like this are not only a celebration of culture but also an opportunity to bring people into the city centre and boost trade during a quieter time of year. As a major funder, we are committed to helping the festival grow and achieve the same recognition as Lunar New Year

celebrations in other major cities.”

On 31st January, the festivities take place at Meadowhall, where visitors can enjoy highlights from the festival’s gala programme in a family-friendly setting. The festival will culminate on Monday 10th February with the highly anticipated Lunar Chinese New Year Gala at the Octagon Centre, where an evening of spectacular music, dance, and storytelling will bring the celebrations to a fitting close. Tickets are priced at £12 or £15 (plus booking fee), with profits donated to Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity. As part of this event Sheffield-based photographer Yu Wang will present an exhibition of her photographs, offering a captivating showcase of Chinese culture. Additionally, a charity auction banquet at China Red on 5th February will further contribute to the fundraising effort.

Jerry Cheung, founder of the Sheffield Lunar Chinese New Year Festival and Chairman of Cultural Inclusive CIC, said: “This festival is close to my

heart because Sheffield is my home, and I’m proud to see how it has become a celebration that welcomes everyone. Lunar New Year is a hugely important date for many in our city, and the festival provides a space to share not only Chinese traditions but also the many cultures that make Sheffield what it is today. This is about more than just marking the Lunar New Year—it’s about creating an event that brings people together and highlights the strength of our diverse communities. I’m so proud to see Sheffield come alive during this festival.”

Councillor Jayne Dunn, The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, shared her thoughts: “As we welcome the Lunar New Year, I’m delighted to celebrate this occasion with Sheffield’s wonderful Chinese community.

The contributions of the Chinese community have added so much to the cultural life of our city, and this festival is a chance for us to come together, enjoy the celebrations,

and honour the traditions that make our community unique. I send my warmest wishes for a prosperous and happy New Year to everyone celebrating.”

Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of the Economic Development and Skills Committee at Sheffield City Council, said: “Following the success of last year’s Lunar New Year festival, I am delighted that this event is returning for 2025. As a new flagship event in the city’s cultural calendar, the festival presents a brilliant opportunity for the many diverse communities of Sheffield to come together. Events like this are not only vital to celebrate the city’s vibrancy and diverse cultural offer, but they also bring people into our city centre, into our local businesses and present local talent with opportunities to shine – this all benefits Sheffield and its people.”

For more information about the festival, the full schedule of events, or to purchase tickets for the gala, visit www.cultural-inclusive.com

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10.00 Top of the Pops: 1990 – Big Hits 11.00 Top of the Pops: 1999 – Biggest Hits 12.00 Snooker: The Masters – Extra 2.00 Sign Zone: Call the Midwife 3.00 This Is BBC Two

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6.00 Breakfast 7.45 Match of the Day 9.00 Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg 10.00 Politics England 10.30 Sunday Morning Live 11.30 Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales 12.30 Bargain Hunt 1.15 BBC News; Weather 1.30 Songs of Praise 2.05 FILM: The Book of Life. (2014) Animated adventure, with the voice of Diego Luna. 3.35 Gladiators 4.35 Blue Planet II 5.35 BBC News 5.50 BBC Regional News; Weather 6.00 Countryfile Anita Rani and Joe Crowley present from Dartmoor.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow Fiona Bruce presents the show from Swanage Pier on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.

8.00 Call the Midwife A gas explosion in an old tenement building shocks the community.

9.00 SAS Rogue Heroes The men of the SAS receive a visit from General Montgomery.

10.00 BBC News; Weather 10.25 Regional Programme 10.30 Match of the Day 2 Mark Chapman presents action from the Premier League, including Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford.

11.45 The Women’s Football Show Highlights of the weekend’s games in the Super League.

12.35 The Graham Norton Show 1.25 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.30 BBC News

Channel 4

6.00 Dancing on Ice 7.30 Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh 9.25 ITV News 9.30 James Martin’s Saturday Morning 11.40 Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours 12.40 James Martin’s French Adventure 1.15 ITV News; Weather 1.30 ITV Racing: Live from Ascot. 4.00 Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals 4.30 ITV News; Weather 4.45 ITV News London 5.00 The Chase Celebrity Special 6.00 Wheel of Fortune Game show, hosted by Graham Norton.

7.00 The Masked Singer Tom Daley joins the panel for the oddball celebrity singing show.

8.30 Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win NHS matrons Karis and Tim play the game.

9.30 North Shore Abigail and Simon prepare to take Sophie’s body home, while evidence from an anonymous informant of Max provides a motive for murder.

10.20 ITV News; Weather 10.35 Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure 11.45 English Football League Highlights 1.00 Shop on TV 3.00 North Shore 3.50 Unwind with ITV 5.05 Inside M&S at New Year

6.10 The King of Queens 7.25 Frasier 10.00 The Simpsons 11.05 FILM: The Kid Who Would Be King.

(2019) Fantasy adventure, starring Louis Ashbourne Serkis. 1.25 FILM: The Karate Kid. (2010) Martial arts drama. 4.15 The Great Pottery Throw Down 5.30 Channel 4 News 6.00 Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country Sarah heads to Dumfries House in western Scotland to attend a tea dance.

7.00 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road Members of a remote community revive the Assynt Highland Games.

8.00 Our Tiny Islands Featuring a look at the tiny island of Easdale in the Inner Hebrides.

9.00 FILM: Moonfall (2022) A mysterious force knocks the Moon from its orbit and two astronauts join forces to avert catastrophe. Sci-fi thriller, starring Patrick Wilson and Halle Berry.

11.30 FILM: Terminator Genisys (2015) Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

1.45 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 2.35 Grand Designs 3.30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 3.50 The Simpsons 5.05 Frasier

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BBC2

6.45 Countryfile 7.45 Breakfast 9.00 Weatherman Walking 9.30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11.00 Nigel and Adam’s Farm Kitchen 12.00 This Farming Life 1.00 Live Snooker: The Masters. The first session of the final. 4.00 The Wonder of Animals 4.30 Flog It! 5.15 Ski Sunday 6.00 Inside the Factory Paddy McGuinness visits the Lincoln factory where Quavers are made.

7.00 Live Snooker: The Masters Coverage of the second session of the final at Alexandra Palace in London, where the first player to reach 10 frames will be crowned champion.

10.00 FILM: The Shining (1980) Horror, starring Jack Nicholson.

11.55 Sign Zone: The Traitors The Faithful rush to gain some clarity after a brutal murderous act.

12.55 Question Time 1.55 Silent Witness 2.55 This Is BBC Two

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6.00 Milkshake! 8.55 SpongeBob SquarePants 9.05 Entertainment News on 5 9.10 Winter Road Rescue 9.40 Cruising with Jane McDonald 11.30 The Weekend Travel Show 1.00 You Are What You Eat 3.00 Happy Campers: The Caravan Park 5.00 Only Fools and Horses: Secrets & Scandals 5.55 5 News Weekend 6.00 The Great Flood of 1968 7.30 The King on Holiday 8.30 Bagshot Park: A Royal Residence 9.30 Kate 11.00 When Classic TV Goes Horribly Wrong 1.00 PlayOJO Live Casino Show 3.00 Rich House, Poor House 3.50 Royal Brides: Diana to Meghan 4.40 Divine Designs 5.05 Wildlife SOS 5.35 Entertainment News on 5 5.40 Paw Patrol 5.50 Pip and Posy

Channel 4

6.00 The Masked Singer 7.25 James Martin’s American Adventure 8.25 The Royal Beat 9.25 ITV News 9.30 Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh 11.10 EFL Live. Leeds United v Sheffield Wednesday (Kickoff 12.00pm). 2.15 FILM: The Croods. (2013) Animated comedy, with the voice of Nicolas Cage. 4.05 Wheel of Fortune 5.05 The Chase Celebrity Special 6.05 ITV News; Weather 6.20 Regional Programmes 6.30 Dancing on Ice Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern present the second live show which sees five more celebrities take to the ice in the hope of avoiding the first elimination of the series.

8.00 Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win Married couple Arj and Charlotte are back to continue their game.

9.00 Out There New series.

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10.00 ITV News; Weather 10.15 The Dry The Sheridans are confused about how Shiv has managed to bag Alex.

10.45 The Dry Shiv books an acupuncture session with Mina, but she has an agenda.

11.25 Long Lost Family Two women looking for siblings given up for adoption.

12.25 Shop on TV 3.00 Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours 3.50 Unwind with ITV 5.05 Wheel of Fortune

6.20 The King of Queens 7.10 Frasier 9.25 The Simpsons 10.00 Sunday Brunch 1.00 The Simpsons 2.00 Four in a Bed 4.30 George Clarke’s Adventures in Americana.

George visits Florida to see how the state’s cultural diversity is represented. 5.35 Channel 4 News 6.00 Mysteries of Stonehenge New series. The first in a series of documentaries exploring places with a mysterious past through a combination of history, archaeology and mythology, starting with Stonehenge.

7.45 The Great Pottery Throw Down The 10 remaining potters attempt a children’s toy Noah’s ark and animals, and face a surprise second challenge that sends them potty. Who will be left high and dry?

9.00 Celebrity Hunted In Cardiff, a pair of celebs make a daring raid on the doorstep of Hunter HQ. 10.00 Celebrity Gogglebox Shows appraised include Platinum Party at the Palace.

10.55 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Jon Richardson and Guz Khan take on Katherine Ryan and Joe Wilkinson.

12.00 FILM: Valkyrie. (2008) Factbased thriller, starring Tom Cruise.

2.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders 2.25 The Simpsons 4.05 Frasier 5.45 Countdown

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12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather 1.35 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.45 BBC News at One; Weather 2.00 Lost and Found in the Lakes 2.30 Animal Park 3.00 Escape to the Country 3.30 President Trump’s Inauguration 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather 6.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 7.00 The One Show 7.30 EastEnders 8.00 Panorama 8.30 What Happened at Auschwitz 9.00 Silent Witness 10.00 BBC News at Ten 10.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 10.40 Have I Got News for You 11.10 Bump 12.20 Weather for the Week Ahead 12.25 BBC News

BBC2

12.15 Politics Live 1.00 Bowls: World Indoor Championships 5.15 Pointless 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games 6.30 Joanna Page’s Wild Life 7.00 Where the Polar Bears Wait 7.30 Celebrity Mastermind 8.00 Only Connect 8.30 University Challenge 9.00 Pompeii: The New Dig – House of Treasures 10.00 QI 10.30 Newsnight 11.00 Weather 11.05 FILM: Dark Waters (2019) 1.05 Sign Zone: Countryfile 2.00 Silent Witness 3.00 This Is BBC Two

ITV1

TUESDAY BBC1

12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather 1.35 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.45 BBC News at One; Weather 2.00 Lost and Found in the Lakes 2.30 Animal Park 3.00 Escape to the Country 3.45 The Bidding Room 4.30 The Travelling Auctioneers 5.15 Pointless 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather 6.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 7.00 The One Show 7.30 EastEnders 8.00 Inside the Factory 9.00 Silent Witness 10.00 BBC News at Ten 10.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 10.40 How to Win the Champions League 11.10 FILM: Blade Runner 2049 (2017) 1.40 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.45 BBC News

BBC2

12.15 Politics Live 1.00 Bowls: World Indoor Championships 5.15 Flog It! 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games 6.30 Joanna Page’s Wild Life 7.00 Villages by the Sea 7.30 Nadiya’s Fast Flavours 8.00 Winterwatch 9.00 QI XL 9.45 Live at the Apollo 10.30 Newsnight 11.00 Weather 11.05 Simon Schama’s Story of Us 12.05 Sign Zone: The Traitors 1.05 Dragons’ Den 2.05 Digging for Britain 3.05 This Is BBC Two

ITV1

12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News; Weather 1.55 ITV News London; Weather 2.00 Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals 2.30 Pictionary 3.00 Deal or No Deal 3.59 ITV London Weather 4.00 President Trump: The Inauguration 6.00 ITV News London; Weather 6.30 ITV News; Weather 7.30 Emmerdale 8.00 Coronation Street 9.00 Out There 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 ITV News London; Weather 10.45 The Real Manhunt: The Night Stalker 11.40 The Real Vanishing Act: Missing Millionairess 1.05 Shop on TV 3.00 Lingo 3.50 Unwind with ITV 5.05 Deal or No Deal

12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News; Weather 1.55 ITV News London; Weather 2.00 Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals 2.30 Pictionary 3.00 Lingo 3.59 ITV London Weather 4.00 Deal or No Deal 5.00 The Chase 6.00 ITV News London; Weather 6.30 ITV News; Weather 7.30 Emmerdale 8.00 The Martin Lewis Money Show: Live 9.00 Long Lost Family Special: The Spanish Baby Scandal 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 ITV News London; Weather 10.45 Unbelievable Moments Caught on Camera 11.40 Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport 12.00 Shop on TV 3.00 Lingo 3.50 Unwind with ITV 5.05 Deal or No Deal

Channel 4

Channel 4

12.10 Four in a Bed 2.10 Countdown 3.00 A Place in the Sun 4.00 A New Life in the Sun 5.00 Junior Bake Off 6.00 A Place in the Sun 7.00 Channel 4 News 8.00 Jamie’s £1 Wonders & MoneySaving Meals 9.00 24 Hours in Police Custody 10.00 Katie Price: Making Babies 11.05 First Dates 12.05 Walter Presents: Blackwater 1.15 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 2.05 Manhunt 3.00 Hollyoaks Omnibus 4.05 Frasier 5.45 Countdown

Channel 5

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12.10 Four in a Bed 2.10 Countdown 3.00 A Place in the Sun 4.00 A New Life in the Sun 5.00 Junior Bake Off 6.00 A Place in the Sun 7.00 Channel 4 News 8.00 The Fear Clinic: Face Your Phobia 9.00 Manhunt 10.00 Katie Price: Making Babies 11.05 24 Hours in Police Custody 12.05 The Toxic World of Perfect Looks: Untold 1.05 Travel Man: 48 Hours in Rotterdam 1.30 The Great Pottery Throw Down 2.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 3.30 Location, Location, Location 4.20 Jamie’s OnePan Wonders 4.30 Frasier

Channel 5

12.45 Friends 1.40 5 News at Lunchtime 1.45 Home and Away 2.15 FILM: Death at the Diner: A Teagarden Mystery (2024) 4.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun 5.00 5 News at 5 6.00 Winter Road Rescue 6.55 5 News Update 7.00 Lost Dog, Found Dog with Clare Balding 7.55 5 News Update 8.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly 9.00 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 10.00 The Wrong Man? 20 Years Behind Bars 11.30 Killer at the Crime Scene 12.30 Car Pound Cops 1.00 PlayOJO Live Casino Show 3.00 Hotel Chocolat: Unwrapped 3.50 Rich House, Poor House 4.40 Divine Designs 5.05 Wildlife SOS 5.35 Entertainment News on 5 5.40 Paw Patrol 5.50 Pip and Posy

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12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather 1.35 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.45 BBC News at One; Weather 2.00 Lost and Found in the Lakes 2.30 Animal Park 3.00 Escape to the Country 3.45 The Bidding Room 4.30 The Travelling Auctioneers 5.15 Pointless 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather 6.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 6.55 Party Political Broadcast 7.00 The One Show 7.30 EastEnders 8.00 The Repair Shop 9.00 The Traitors 10.00 BBC News at Ten 10.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 10.40 UEFA Champions League MOTD 12.00 The Weakest Link 12.45 Pointless Celebrities 1.30 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.35 BBC News

BBC2

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ITV1

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Channel 4

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Channel 5

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BBC1

12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather 1.35 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.45 BBC News at One; Weather 2.00 Lost and Found in the Lakes 2.30 Animal Park 3.00 Escape to the Country 3.45 The Bidding Room 4.30 The Travelling Auctioneers 5.15 Pointless 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather 6.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 6.55 Party Political Broadcast 7.00 The One Show 7.30 EastEnders 8.00 Dragons’ Den 9.00 The Traitors 10.00 BBC News at Ten 10.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 10.40 Question Time 11.40 Newscast; Weather 12.15 BBC News

BBC2

12.15 Politics Live 1.00 Bowls: World Indoor Championships 5.15 Flog It! 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games 6.30 Joanna Page’s Wild Life 7.00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 8.00 Winterwatch 9.00 Miriam Margolyes: Almost Australian 10.00 The Traitors: Uncloaked 10.30 Newsnight 11.00 Weather 11.05 1066: Lucy Worsley Investigates 12.05 Sign Zone: Simon Schama’s Story of Us 1.05 7/7: The London Bombings 2.05 Gladiators 3.05 This Is BBC Two

ITV1

12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News; Weather 1.55 ITV News London; Weather 2.00 Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals 2.30 Pictionary 3.00 Lingo 3.59 ITV London Weather 4.00 Deal or No Deal 5.00 The Chase 6.00 ITV News London; Weather 6.20 Party Political Broadcast 6.30 ITV News; Weather 7.30 Emmerdale 8.30 Older Drivers: Danger at the Wheel? Tonight 9.00 Beat the Chasers 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 ITV News London; Weather 10.45 FILM: Pitch Perfect (2012) 12.30 Shop on TV 3.00 Lingo 3.50 Unwind with ITV 5.05 Deal or No Deal

Channel 4

12.10 Four in a Bed 2.10 Countdown 3.00 A Place in the Sun 4.00 A New Life in the Sun 5.00 Junior Bake Off 6.00 A Place in the Sun 7.00 Channel 4 News 8.00 Sandi’s Great British Woodland Restoration 9.00 Patience 10.00 24 Hours in A&E 12.05 Celebrity Hunted 1.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 1.55 FILM: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) 3.40 Frasier 5.45 Countdown

Channel 5

12.45 Friends 1.40 5 News at Lunchtime 1.45 Home and Away 2.15 FILM: Sherlock Bones: A K-9 Mystery (2024) 4.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun 5.00 5 News at 5 6.00 Winter Road Rescue 6.55 5 News Update 7.00 Florida with Jane McDonald 7.55 5 News Update 8.00 Majorca: Jewel of the Med 9.00 Britain’s Great Cathedrals: To the Glory of God. Reverend Pat Allerton visits three cathedrals in England. 10.00 Warship: Life in the Royal Navy. Julia Bradbury and JJ Chalmers present an unprecedented look at the Royal Navy. 11.05 Traffic Cops. One officer escapes serious injury as he attempts to open a driver’s door.

12.05 Ultimate Police Interceptors 1.00 PlayOJO Live Casino Show 3.00 Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild 3.50 Hotel Chocolat: Unwrapped 4.40 Divine Designs 5.05 Wildlife SOS 5.35 Entertainment News on 5

Soapwatch

Coronation Street: Daisy has a nasty fall when she tries to help a drunk Bethany. Concerned about the baby, Daisy claims she has twisted her ankle and Daniel offers to take her to A&E. Kit is already there when the nurse reveals that it’s fine for Daisy to have an X-ray while pregnant. Daniel and Kit are gobsmacked by the news and Daisy is in despair, knowing her secret has been exposed. What will she do now? In the prison visiting room, Carla is taken aback when Rob makes out that finding God has changed him and he wants to make amends by giving her his kidney. Kevin confesses that he’s found a lump to his shocked sister and she urges him to share his worries with Abi. Abi opens up to Roy and reveals that she’s been having flashbacks of Seb’s final moments and hearing his voice. Roy urges her to talk to Kevin.

Will she listen to Roy’s advice?

Emmerdale: To Ruby’s sheer horror, Caleb ends up finding the letter with DNA results when he rummages through her bag looking for a painkiller. Laurel schedules further tuition for Arthur, unaware Anthony is a paedophile who abused his daughter Ruby throughout her childhood. As Wendy’s nightmare continues, she’s desperate to save herself from having her complicated past dug up, rehashed and plastered all over the web. Wendy’s thrown former child killer Ella under the bus to deflect attention but she’s about to find out she’s not out of the woods – not by a long chalk. With the nurse having had her shady past blown up despite her attempts to use Ella’s killer crime to protect herself, Wendy’s name is mud. Is she about to walk away from Bob, her grandson Harry and the life she’s built up in Emmerdale? Joe has another stab at building bridges with his half-brother Noah.

Eastenders: Has Nicola had a change-of-heart about Jack? Peter is reeling after his girlfriend, Lauren’s confession about what really happened on Christmas Day. Lauren’s revelation drives a wedge between her and Peter. Instead, he chooses to side with his mum, Cindy, who is due to be released from hospital after being attacked and left for DEAD on Christmas Day. But since Ian, already threw her out of the house after discovering she had an affair with Junior, where is Cindy going to stay now? Ruby is not impressed when Martin chooses to team-up with Stacey, after she offers to help him with his pitch to the council to save Bridge Street Market.

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CUP EXIT FRUSTRATES WILDER Röhl: “I saw a strong A frustrated Chris Wilder acknowledged the Blades had been beaten by the better side as United exited the FA Cup on a disappointing night at Bramall Lane.

Reflecting on the 1-0 loss to Cardiff City on a bitterly cold S2 night, Wilder made no excuses for a below par showing

but explained why the next league game has to be the priority for his currently depleted squad.

The boss commented: “There fringe players were better than our fringe players and their young players were better than our young players. It is as simple as that and I’m massively

frustrated because I’d have loved to have put a stronger team out.

“I’m disappointed with some of the boys because they should have been better because there was an opportunity for those that haven’t played a lot of football to impress, but it is where we are at the moment.

“I’d have liked it to look a lot better from those who have had the opportunity, we gave the ball away in poor areas, but we were chucking a team together and expecting it to flow, they arguably did the same and did better than us to progress to the next round.

“We aren’t in a great

situation with nine or ten out but there won’t be for the Norwich game, that has to be the main event and the last 20 games of the season have to be our main event. I’m disappointed to lose and don’t like it of course, but it is the bigger picture for me.”

Pedro was the closest racing onto it, ROVER ROAR IN TO FOURTH ROUND Molyneux that either came to a real holding off his man and attempt on goal but he a fine shot into WITH CHAMPIONSHIP SCALP AT HULL lashing pulled his strike wide. the far bottom corner.

Rovers roared into the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup after a penalty shootout triumph at Sky Bet Championship side Hull City.

Luke Molyneux fired Rovers in front with an excellent effort only for Gustavo Puerta to pounce for an equaliser after an initial effort struck the post.

The two sides could not be separated through extra time, sending the game to the spot, where there was drama as Joe Ironside saw Rovers’ first penalty saved by Tigers keeper Carl Rushworth.

But after Xavier Simons missed from the spot and Ted Sharman-Lowe saved from Alfie Jones, Harry Clifton stepped up and fired in the decisive spot kick to win the tie for Rovers.

It was a performance built on determination and tireless work off the ball as Rovers held off higher league opposition and held their nerve in vital moments to secure passage to the next stage.

Grant McCann made three changes to the side that started the previous game against Port Vale

with Rob Street handed his first start for the club.

Joe Sbarra and George Broadbent also came into the XI while new addition Ethan Ennis was named among the substitutes.

Rovers made a lively start with Billy Sharp looping a header from an excellent Sbarra cross inside the opening minute.

Sbarra was involve again moments later - starting a breakaway move by releasing Molyneux before seeing a shot blocked after racing into the box to meet a James Maxwell cross. Street hooked off target from the follow-up.

The hosts settled into a rhythm with possession, with Rovers’ threat largely coming on the counter. Street saw an effort blocked after racing away down the left.

Fin Burns failed to hit the target with a first time effort from a corner while Abu Kamara met a Ryan Giles cross and sent a bouncing strike into the grasp of Ted SharmanLowe.

Burns threw himself in front of a vicious strike from Broadbent at the end of a breakaway through Street midway through the half.

There was a more important intervention moments later as Jay McGrath made an outstanding block after the lively Harry Vaughan worked space in the box.

The hosts twice went close as half time approached. SharmanLowe made a smart save to deny Pedro from a free kick 25 yards out and reacted well to keep out the follow-up from Burns.

And they should have been ahead on the stroke of half time when Kamara found a clean sight of goal but placed his shot wide.

Pedro collected a ball down the middle early in the second period but sent his shot well wide.

And it was Rovers who broke the deadlock on 52 minutes. Sbarra sent forward on inch-perfect

through ball with

forward. A free kick from

Puerta fired off target from an excellent position with clear cut chances proving hard to come by for both sides as the half wore on.

Sharman-Lowe made a comfortable save from a low drive from Simons moments before the equaliser for the hosts.

Kamara struck the upright with a shot from the edge of the box and Puerta pounced to fire in the rebound.

Substitute Ironside almost provided an immediate response when collecting a pass from Harry Clifton, moving into space and drilling a shot but Carl Rushworth was equal to it in the Hull goal.

Lewie Coyle arguably should have won it for Hull in the dying moments of normal time when he popped up inside the box only to fire over the bar.

The first period of extra time proved to be a nervy affair with neither side too keen to commit men

As the tie moved to penalties, Ironside was denied by Rushworth with Hull having the advantage until Simons fired over the bar with the attempt to win it.

Molyneux levelled the shootout, sending it to sudden death.

And after Sharman-Lowe kept out Jones’ strike, the stage was set for Clifton to score and send Rovers through.

Rovers have been handed a home tie against Premier League side Crystal Palace in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup with the top flight opposition visiting the Eco-Power Stadium, with the tie to be played between February 6 and 10.

The game is a repeat from the memorable fifth round tie between the clubs during Grant McCann’s previous tenure at Rovers in 2019.

Full details regarding the game will be released in due course.

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away performance.”

Danny Röhl described the Owls’ Emirates FA Cup clash with Coventry as a ‘strong away performance’, but the manager was ultimately disappointed as his side exited the competition at the first hurdle.

The contest was decided after a penalty shootout, with the hosts coming out on top 4-3, following a 1-1 draw at the end of 120 minutes of play.

The Wednesday boss felt his team could have seen the game off before the

spot kicks, had they taken their opportunities.

Röhl said: “It’s a pity when you don’t go through, we invested a lot in the game.

“All in all, it was a good away game from our side, but what we need to improve is the final action.

“We come in situations where we have good chances in front of the opposition goal, and this is hard to take.

“The opponent had some moments, but all in all we

controlled the game.

“We played 120 minutes and we never gave up or lost our structure. We were always in the game and created dangerous situations.

“We had so many situations in front of goal and we need to improve.

“Between both boxes, I saw a strong away performance, compare this to last season and how we performed and there has been a big improvement.”

KAYODE RETURNS FROM LOAN STINT Rotherham United can confirm that forward Joshua Kayode has returned to the club following his loan stint with Shrewsbury Town.

The young attacker is back at AESSEAL New

Slimane LEAVES LANE Midfielder Anis Slimane has joined Norwich City on a permanent basis for

Shipston SHIPS OUT

York Stadium having spent the first half of the 2024/25 campaign with the Shrews, for whom he turned out seven times and contributed with one goal. With injuries having hampered the 24-

year-old’s stint at Croud Meadow, the Shropshireclub have opted not to extend the loan deal until the end of the season and Kayode rejoins Steve Evans’ squad with immediate effect.

an undisclosed fee.

The Tunisian international signed for the Canaries on an initial season long loan at the end of August but the switch has now been made permanent.

Slimane joined United from Brøndby in the summer of 2023 and made a total of 19

appearances in all competitions, scoring his only goal in the League Cup win over Wrexham earlier this season.

He is the second departure of the January transfer window with Ismaila Coulibaly joining Austrian club LASK.

Rio Shipston has joined Cork City on loan until the end of the 2024/25 season.

The Owls midfielder will link up with the League of Ireland Premier Division

outfit this week.

Shipston signed his first professional Wednesday contract in December 2022 and has made five senior appearances for the club.

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES

Dates and Kick Off Times subject to change, please check the official club websites for updates.

Situated 5 Mins drive from the historic town of Boston

Two 9 Hole Golf Courses in the vicinity Fishing lake on the park Caters for holiday static and tourers Shop and Licensed Bar on site

Log Cabins For Sale by the Side of the Lake Restaurant with 30 seats, Meals served all day

CARAVAN SALES & TRANSPORT STATIC & TOURING CARAVAN PARK

January 04/01 1-2 09/01 0-1 18/01 15:00 21/01 19:45 24/01 20:00

Watford Cardiff FA3 Norwich Swansea Hull City

FEBRUARY 01/02 15:00 Derby

January 04/01 2-2 Millwall 11/01 1-1 (4-3) Cov City FA3 19/01 12:00 Leeds United 22/01 19:45 Bristol City 25/01 15:00 QPR FEBRUARY 01/01 15:00

Luton Town

January 01/01 0-1 04/01 0-0 11/01 3-1 14/01 19:00 18/01 15:00 25/01 15:00 28/01 19:45

January Lincoln C. Hudds Town Bolton Chesterfield Charlton Ath. Burton Cambridge U.

01/01 2-1

Fleetwood

04/01 1-2

Port Vale

12/01 1-1 (4-5) Hull C. FA3 18/01 12:30 Gillingham 25/01 15:00 Harrogate T. 29/01 20:00 Barrow

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DAY TRIPS january sat 25th sun 26th february sat 1st sun 2nd Wed 5th sat 8th sun 9th

liverpool & albert dock.......................................................................£20.00 whitby....................................................................................................................£20.00 york ice trail...................................................................................................£20.00 blackpool ........................................................................................................£20.00 bury market & shopper...........................................................................£20.00 chester shopper...........................................................................................£20.00 birmigham military tattoo............................................................................... ......................................................................... adult £51 oap £50 child £47.50 whitby valentines day.............................................................................£20.00 stratford-upon-avon.............................................................................£22.00 liverpool & albert dock.......................................................................£20.00

fri 14th sat 15th sun 16th

wed 19th sat 22nd sun 23rd mon 24th thu 27th march sat 1st tue 4th thu 6th sun 9th tue 11th wed 12th sat 15th sun 16th tue 18th sat 22nd sun 23rd tue 25th wed 26th thu 27th sat 29th sun 30th april tue 1st thu 3rd sat 5th

skipton market & shopper...................................................................£20.00 york viking festival..................................................................................£20.00 skegness..............................................................................................................£20.00 pickering & scarborough.....................................................................£20.00 lincoln.................................................................................................................£20.00

17-21 feb 17-21 feb 21-24 feb 23-28 feb 24-28 feb march 1-2 mar 3-7 mar 3-7 mar 7-10 mar 10-14 mar 10-14 mar 10-14 mar 15-16 mar 16-21 mar

isle of wight - shanklin hotel................................................... weston-super-mare - sandringham hotel............................. llandudno - four oaks hotel................................................... blackpool - ruskin hotel.............................................................. weymouth - royal hotel................................................................

£344.00 £270.00 £251.00 £329.00 £332.00

york weekend - delta hotel by marriott...................................... mystery break.............................................................................................. cromer - hotel de paris................................................................... torquay - riviera hotel....................................................................... weymouth - jubilee hotel.............................................................. st-annes-on-sea - monterey beach hotel............................ perth 2 cities & kingdom of fife - salutation hotel...... scarborough - cumberland hotel........................................ amsterdam via P&O ferries - leonardo hotel.............

£157.00 £332.00 £328.00 £201.00 £340.00 £324.00 £407.00 £ 95.00 £690.00

harrogate shopper....................................................................................£20.00 cotswolds - moreton-in-the-marsh & broadway...........£24.00 lancaster & morecambe.......................................................................£20.00 concorde tour & lunch.........................................................................£53.00 royal leamington spa..............................................................................£20.00 blackpool..........................................................................................................£20.00 chester.................................................................................................................£20.00 llandudno........................................................................................................£20.00 oxford..................................................................................................................£24.00 bury market.....................................................................................................£20.00 skegness..............................................................................................................£20.00 chorley market & barton grange...............................................£20.00 princess river cruise & lunch...........................................................£41.00 halifax piece hall........................................................................................£20.00 liverpool & albert dock.......................................................................£20.00 whitby....................................................................................................................£20.00

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bridlington......................................................................................................£20.00 southport.........................................................................................................£20.00 beverley market & shopper................................................................£20.00

holidays 2025 january 17-20 jan 19-24 jan 27-31 jan february 3-7 feb 10-14 feb 10-14 feb 10-14 feb 10-14 feb 16-17 feb 17-21 feb 17-21 feb 17-21 feb 17-21 feb

torquay - riviera hotel...................................................................... blackpool - ruskin hotel................................................................. torquay - derwent hotel..............................................................

£195.00 £345.00 £278.00

weymouth - jubilee hotel.............................................................. paignton - palace hotel.................................................................. bournemouth - suncliffe hotel.............................................. llandudno - hydro hotel............................................................. blackpool - queens hotel............................................................. london overnight & afternoon tea - waldorf astoria...... torquay - derwent hotel.............................................................. tenby - belgrave hotel..................................................................... great yarmouth - hotel nelson.............................................. scarborough - cumberland hotel.....................................................................

£328.00 £348.00 £380.00 £299.00 £287.00 £227.00 £314.00 £483.00 £259.00 £294.00

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Holidays 2025

Day Trips

february 2025 Mon 10th

Bakewell market & carvery............................................................................. £35

£35

sat 15th

Bridlington & Scarborough.............................................................................. £20

£19

Tues 18th

Knowsley safari park (inc admission )............................................................ £35

£35

Thurs 20th

Sundown Adventureland................................................................................. £35

£35

sat 22nd

Wakefield’s Rhubarb fest................................................................................ £15

£15

Tue 25th

Liverpool & albert dock .................................................................................. £20

£19

sat 8th

Whitby .............................................................................................................. £20

£19

Wed 12th

Boston market & Skegness ............................................................................... £20

£19

sat 15th

Blackpool ......................................................................................................... £20

£19

Tue 18th

Southport......................................................................................................... £20

£19

Sun 23rd

Whitby............................................................................................................... £20

£19

Sat 29th

Bridlington & scarborough.............................................................................. £20

£19

Sun 30th

Macclesfield Treacle Market .......................................................................... £20

£19

march 2025

18th february - 4 nights - torquay - abbey lawn hotel.....................................£249.00 21st february - 4 nights - st malo - escale oceania...........................................£299.00 13th march - 4 nights - bournemouth - sands hotel..........................................£269.00 28th march - 2 nights - amsterdam mini cruise.................................................£145.00 14th april - 4 nights - weston-super-mare - grand atlantic hotel..................£399.00 20th april - 4 nights - loch lomond - winnock hotel.........................................£579.00 1st may - 4 nights - kingussie (scottish highlands) - duke of gordon hotel.... £tbc.00 5th may - 4 nights - blackpool - barrowfield hotel..........................................£449.00

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