art in the gardens is back for 2026
Sheffield’s muchloved Art in the Gardens will return this September, bringing a weekend of art, crafts, and creativity to Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
Tickets are on sale now for the event on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, with thousands of visitors expected to attend.
Organised by Sheffield City Council, it is widely regarded as the largest outdoor art market in the North of England, attracting
artists, makers, and visitors from across the UK.
Visitors can explore a wide range of work from painters, sculptors, photographers, and craft makers, with thousands of pieces on display and available to buy directly from artists. The event will also feature:
• sculptures displayed across the gardens
• an open art competition and exhibitions
• live demonstrations from artists
• a dedicated home and gardens showcase • locally sourced food and drink stalls Set in the Grade II listed botanical setting, the weekend offers a chance to enjoy both highquality art and one of Sheffield’s most popular green spaces. The event is one of Sheffield’s flagship cultural weekends, attracting visitors from across the UK and supporting independent artists and makers. The event is suitable
for all ages and offers something for both serious art collectors and families looking for a day out. Tickets must be bought in advance. They are £8.50 each (free for under 16s)
and available to buy at the Eventbrite website now. More information, including exhibitor listings, is available at the Art in the Gardens website.
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WESTON PARk NEEDS vOLUNTEER DRIvERS - CAN YOU HELP?
Every day across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Bassetlaw, people travel to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals for cancer treatment. For many, simply getting to and from their appointments can be one of the biggest challenges they face.
That’s why Weston Park Cancer Charity is looking for local people to step forward and become volunteer drivers for its free transport service - a lifeline that helps hundreds of patients access vital treatment. The charity’s dedicated
transport service supports people living in Barnsley, Chesterfield, Rotherham and beyond who may otherwise struggle to attend appointments. Due to a range of travel concerns, many patients depend on the service to reach potentially life-saving treatment.
In 2025 alone, Weston Park Cancer Charity helped patients attend more than 5,688 cancer related appointments, demonstrating the scale and importance of the service. At the heart of this
support network are the volunteer drivers who generously give their time to help others during one of the most difficult periods of their lives.
Former patients have spoken warmly about the difference the service makes.
One patient said: “I couldn’t fault it at all.
The people running the service are fantastic – you could talk to them like you would your family.”
Another added: “The minibuses are very comfortable and are driven by volunteer drivers, for whom nothing
is too much trouble.”
The charity is now looking to recruit more volunteer drivers to meet growing demand. Volunteers can choose from full-day, half-day or flexible shifts, with the service operating Monday to Friday between 8.45am and 6pm.
Beyond helping patients, the role offers volunteers the chance to meet new people, become part of a friendly and supportive team, and make a meaningful contribution to their local community. If you have some spare
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time and want to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer, this could be the perfect opportunity.
To volunteer, drivers must be aged 21 or over and hold a full valid driving licence. Vehicles are provided by Weston Park Cancer Charity.
For more information or for a friendly chat about the role, contact the charity’s volunteering team on 0114 553 3330 (option 5) or email volunteering@ wpcancercharity.org.uk. Cancer changes everything. But so can you.
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News, Information and Advice
support dogs coffee morning
Sheffield-based national charity, Support Dogs, is encouraging people to join in its Coffee Morning Month throughout June, to raise vital funds.
Money raised will help the charity to fund its incredible work in transforming the lives of families affected by autism, epilepsy and disability, via the power of specially trained assistance dogs. People are invited to hold a coffee morning at home, work, school or in their community on any date in June. The charity will provide all the required resources, and where possible, will arrange for its volunteers, alongside dogs-in-training, to attend and talk about its work and volunteering opportunities.
Danny Anderson, head of fundraising at Support Dogs, said: “Coffee mornings are a great way for people to connect, and dogs are a brilliant way to start conversation. The work of Support Dogs is fascinating and a great topic for a chat, so combining this with coffee and possibly cake is a wonderful way of raising awareness or our work while also boosting funds. We’d love to see as many people as possible, whether in homes, schools, community venues or workplaces, get together and raise a cup while helping our cause.”
To get started, those interested in taking part can download a resource pack from the Support Dogs website. The charity’s friendly team will be in touch and even provide a collection box, posters, bunting, balloons and stickers to help make the day a success. For the past five years, Jancis Taylor has been helping to change lives. She does this via the training of assistance dogs, as an instructor with the national Support Dogs charity, which trains and provides these incredible dogs to help autistic children, as well as those living with epilepsy or a physical disability. The charity’s disability assistance programme helps people with a wide range of challenging conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), to live safer, more independent lives. But Jancis has more understanding of the condition than most –she was diagnosed with MS seven years ago. She shared her experience
sy police bravery awards
burton’s got talent - again!
nexus shortlisted for award
ahead of World MS Day, on Sunday, May 30, which focuses on accurate and early diagnosis. The 35-year-old was diagnosed after three years of being monitored following an incident where the right-hand side of her face became numb. But Jancis has not let her condition affect her ability to do her job. She said: “I have the condition, but it doesn’t define me, and I am able to manage it. I don’t have very good dexterity, for instance, and I have days were I’m more uncoordinated than others. It affects my writing and I do have off-balance moments. Although there are little things that I can’t do, I try not to let it affect me.”
She added that another symptom is that when she’s walking her own dogs, she can get ‘drop foot’, which is where a disruption between the nerve pathway and the brain can cause the foot to catch or drag along the ground. Jancis says: “I do get frustrated and annoyed at myself because I can’t do things I want to, but I’m also conscious that it may affect someone else with MS differently. Quite a lot of our clients have MS and some are aware of my condition.”
Support Dogs’ disability assistance dogs help with a wide range of tasks tailored to clients’ needs, such as dressing and undressing, loading and unloading the washing machine, opening doors and raising the alarm. They enable clients to lead more independent, active and safer lives.
Jancis explains: “Understanding the huge difference these dogs can make to people living with MS, really helps to motivate me and I strongly encourage anyone struggling with the symptoms of MS to look into whether a support dog would be a good option for them.”
Support Dogs trains and provides specialist assistance dogs to help autistic children, as well as those living with epilepsy or a physical disability, to live safer, more independent lives. It receives no government funding and relies entirely on donations.
To find out more about Support Dogs’ Coffee Morning Month, please visit www.supportdogs. org.uk/coffee-morning or email fundraising@ supportdogs.org.uk
Three officers who rescued a man from a burning motorcycle have won South Yorkshire Police Federation Bravery Awards.
In December 2023,
PC Wes Turner of the Roads Policing Proactive Team was on patrol in Doncaster when he suddenly saw a motorcycle that he believed had an altered numberplate and could be stolen. The officer tried to stop the motorcycle, but the rider sped off and a pursuit started, travelling through rural roads and onto the A1. Roads policing officer
PC Michael Ramsden and dog handler PC Matt Aris then joined the pursuit to assist their colleague.
PC Turner continued the story: “As the suspect approached a red light, I backed off from him, gave him plenty of distance and observed as an Audi came from the near side of a junction, and the motorcyclist collided with the vehicle. Almost immediately, the fuel tank ruptured, the fuel went all over the rider and he went up in flames.”
PC Ramsden said: “It was almost like slow motion, because you could see what was going to happen, but you couldn’t do anything about it. But the minute that happened, we set to work, and tried to put out the fire.”
PC Turner recalled: “I ran straight towards him. He was on the ground, still effectively sat on the bike, but on his side, on fire. I instinctively reached forward and grabbed him, burnt my hands in the process, and pulled him away. I took my jacket off and started trying to smother the flames.” PC Ramsden grabbed a fire extinguisher from the back of his vehicle and doused the flames, and PC Aris ran over with his first aid kit. PC Aris said:
“We, as dog handlers, are trained in a more advanced level of first aid, but nothing will prepare you for the injuries that this lad had sustained as a result of being completely engulfed in flames. Our job as police officers is to preserve life, and everything else that has happened before that is almost null and void at that point – it’s just about giving the best possible treatment and trying to save this kid’s life.”
The officers continued to provide first aid until the ambulance service
arrived and took the injured man to hospital, where he received treatment for several months before returning home. Despite having significant burns, he has made a remarkable recovery. The IOPC’s investigation found that the officers had carried out a well-managed police pursuit, with no learning identified. PC Turner suffered burns to his hands, and all three officers were affected psychologically. He said: “Between the three of us, we’ve got over 60 years of policing experience, and I think there are certain jobs in your career where you go home and you think, ‘I’ve just been involved in something that you could see in a film.’ Once the adrenaline has worn off and you’re sitting at home with a cup of tea, you think, ‘Wow, what have I just had to deal with?’.
PC Ramsden explained: “It’s camaraderie, we’re a team, and although Matt’s on the dog section, we work together on a regular basis and, ultimately, we’re there to help people. That’s our main priority, to save life and limb. So, when you do that, it’s traumatic and it’s stressful, but it is a good feeling.” When PC Aris heard they were receiving Bravery Awards, he said: “That night we all did different things, and I appreciate the recognition that I get. However, that guy would have died there and then had Wes not put his own health at risk in order to pull him out of the flames. Mike and I had a huge involvement in his immediate treatment, but Wes put his hands into that fire.”
PC Turner said: “It is a team effort and, regardless of who was in the lead police car, they’d have done exactly the same. I’m fortunate to work with good people like this.”
South Yorkshire Police Federation Chair Steve Kent said: “These three officers carried out an extraordinary act of bravery, going above and beyond to save a man’s life while putting their own lives in danger. Pulling him out of a fire, using clothes to smother the flames and providing first aid – all these actions saved this person’s life and minimised their lifelong injuries. We are immensely proud of them.”
Burton Street Foundation is getting ready to raise the curtain on another unforgettable evening of music, performance and celebration as ‘Burton’s Got Talent’ returns on Friday 5 June.
Now in its 15th year, the much-loved annual event gives people with learning disabilities the chance to showcase their creativity, confidence and talent through live performances, art, film, music and dance — with guest judges and plenty of singing along the way.
This year’s show promises to be bigger, louder and more colourful than ever, bringing together clients, families, staff and the wider community for a feelgood evening packed with entertainment.
The event will take place from 6pm–9pm at the Bamforth Building on Burton Street Foundation’s heritage site, which dates back to the 1870s. Hot food and drinks will be available throughout the evening.
Andy Beeston, Senior Learning Disability Manager at Burton Street Foundation, said:
‘Burton’s Got Talent is one of the biggest nights of our year because you get to see all the confidence and self-expression that clients build throughout the year come to fruition on stage.
‘What started 15 years ago as a few staff performing to entertain clients has grown into a huge celebration of talent and creativity, complete with guest judges who are professional actors and singers.
‘The clients absolutely love it. It’s their chance to shine, express themselves and perform in front of a crowd that’s cheering them on every step of the way. The atmosphere is always incredible.’
Based in Hillsborough, Burton Street Foundation is a Community Benefit Society with charitable objectives, supporting over 250 clients with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and autism.
Everybody is welcome to attend this not-forprofit event, with all proceeds reinvested into the Foundation’s disability services. Tickets cost £6 and can be booked by calling 0114 233 2908.
Nexus Multi Academy Trust (MAT) has been shortlisted in a ‘Trust of the Year’ category at the prestigious Tes Schools Awards 2026 – marking the second year in a row the Trust has been recognised at a national level. Often referred to as the ‘Oscars of education’, the Tes Schools Awards celebrate the very best in schools and trusts across the UK. Nexus MAT supports pupils and staff across 4 schools in Nottinghamshire and 16 schools in South Yorkshire, including Crags Community School and Bader Academy. The Tes ‘Trust of the Year’ award celebrates outstanding leadership, a strong commitment to staff, and a positive impact on pupil outcomes. Nexus MAT has been named a finalist - for a second successive year in this category - in recognition of its focus on creating a positive, supportive working environment, alongside innovative approaches to tackling the national recruitment and retention challenge in education, and its continued commitment to improving outcomes for both pupils and staff. This includes programmes to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), such as Enterprise Works and The Bridge - dedicated spaces helping young people develop skills and access employment opportunities in areas including hospitality, construction, health and fitness and e-sports. Through these initiatives, students build relationships with employers, gain hands-on experience and achieve recognised qualifications, building
First established in 1865, Eric Eyre has personally looked after families in the local communities of Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham since 1955.
Operating from branches in High Green and Sheffield Lane Top we offer a bespoke funeral service upholding traditional values whilst progressing to cater for modern, personalised customer requirements.
A selection of the services we provide:
Professional and sympathetic funeral arrangements in our office or in the comfort of your own home
their independence and preparing them for future careers.
Nexus MAT also offers practical and progressive learning opportunities, providing learners with the opportunity to work in on-site cafés and access e-sports provision, helping to boost engagement and attendance. Alongside its work with pupils, the Trust has placed staff wellbeing at the heart of its approach through its ‘Happiness Strategy’ and Staff Parliament, ensuring employees feel supported and valued. Nexus MAT’s commitment to inclusive employment is reflected in accreditations including the Care Leaver Covenant and Disability Confident employer scheme. A combined focus on staff wellbeing, inclusive practice and strong leadership has led to consistently high levels of employee satisfaction and low staff turnover across the Trust. This stability benefits pupils, enabling them to build strong, trusting relationships with staff and receive high-quality, consistent support. The winner of the Tes ‘Trust of the Year’ award will be announced in London on the 19th of June. Reflecting on the Trust’s shortlisting, Warren Carratt, CEO of Nexus Multi Academy Trust, said: “This recognition belongs to the staff and pupils across our family of schools. Every day, our teams go above and beyond to support children and young people to achieve their potential, and it’s their dedication that makes a difference. We are proud of the inclusive, supportive environments our schools create, where pupils feel safe and able to thrive. “
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toM Kerridge LeadS CaMPaign to Cut Vat to 10%
Hospitality businesses, teams and organisations are urged to sign a new petition calling for Government to cut hospitality VAT to 10%, in line with Europe.
Chef Tom Kerridge is spearheading #VATsTheProblem, a new sector-wide campaign uniting hospitality businesses including pubs & clubs and teams, high-profile chefs, and sector trade bodies and organisations.
The campaign’s single ask
is for the Government to cut hospitality VAT to 10%, in line with Europe, and it is urging the entire sector to back its call by signing a new petition, with the aim to get a million signatures. It is already supported by major hospitality groups, including UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping and CODE Hospitality.
The campaign will officially launch to consumers on 1 July. In the month before the consumer launch, Tom
is urging the entire sector to spread the message and get as many people signing the petition as possible.
What can hospitality businesses do?
1. Visit VATsTheProblem. co.uk and sign the petition.
2. Share the petition with all of your venues and their teams, asking them to sign ahead of 1 July.
3. Put the link to the website and the QR code on your emails, socials and website.
4. Use the UK Hospitality campaign toolkit (availble
from www.vatstheproblem. co.uk/campaigntoolkit) to spread the word across hospitality.
In an open letter to the entire sector, Tom writes:
“Our sector is under huge pressure. We know it. We live and breathe it every day.
“We know that the key to unleashing hospitality’s potential to grow and thrive into the future comes through a VAT cut. We’re making sure Government knows that too, and we need your help.
“We’ve launched a petition, and we’re aiming to
get a million signatures supporting a VAT cut to 10% for hospitality.
“Now is the time for hospitality to galvanise behind this campaign.
“Be part of a movement that aims to get hospitality recognised and taxed in a much fairer way. I know that the Government is listening, but we do need to push hard.
“Ask every single member of your team to sign the petition, and ask them to rally their friends and family, too.
“This is a nationwide campaign with ambassadors big and small spreading the word to everyone that will listen, all asking for the same thing; a cut to hospitality’s VAT to 10%.
“Let’s all get behind the campaign, make our voices heard and bang the drum for hospitality.”
“The next step is that on the 1 July, with hopefully tens of thousands of signatures already, we will launch the campaign to the consumer, with every hospitality business asking their guests to do the same. Sign the petition.
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FOR PLANNING PERMISSION
Proposed development at:
50 MONTGOMERy ROAD, ShEFFIELD S7 1Lq
Take notice that application is being made by: DR bENjAMIN bENTLEy
For planning permission to:
The old side extension (not original to the property) will be removed and replaced with one of a similar design, a smaller footprint, restored slate roof to match the rest of the property, with front and rear facing timber windows, counter levered off the main property to avoid complex ground work.
Local Planning Authority to whom the application is being submitted :
ShEFFIELD CITy COUNCIL, hOWDEN hOUSE, 1 UNION STREET, ShEFFIELD S1 2Sh
Any owner of the land or tenant who wishes to make representations about this application, should write to the council within 21 days of the date of this notice.
Dr Benjaim Bentley 27th May 2026
Statement of owners’ rights: The grant of planning permission does not affect owners’ rights to retain or dispose of their property, unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or lease.
Statement of agricultural tenants’ rights: The grant of planning permission for non-agricultural development may affect agricultural tenants’ security of tenure.
‘Owner’ means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years.
‘Tenant’ means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.
The Licensing Act 2003
(Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005 Notice is hereby given that I: MADELINE VISSER OF ShEFFIELD bEANIES WhOLEFOODS
Have made an application under Section 17
Part 3 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as bEANIES WhOLEFOODS, 1 bARbER ROAD, ShEFFIELD S10 1EA
I intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities:
Sale by retail of alcohol (ON & OFF the premises) :
Monday 10:00 -19:00
Tuesday – Friday 09:00 – 19:00
Saturday 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday 10:00. – 16:00
Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by Tuesday 23rd June 2026
For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents
For full details & to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service.
Telephone: 0114 2734264 or by e-mail to licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on conviction for this offence is unlimited.
ROAD, CROOkES, ShEFFIELD S10 1GN
We intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities: Sale by retail of alcohol for consumptiom ON & OFF the premises: Monday - Sunday 12:00 - 22:00
Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 23rd June 2026. For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents
For full details & to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service. Telephone: 0114 2734264 or by e-mail to licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the
which a person is liable on conviction for this offence is unlimited.
GOODS VEHICLE OPERATOR’S LICENCE
or Occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre(s) who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE, stating their reasons, within 21 Days of this Notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice.
A Guide to making Representations is available at: www.gov.uk/government/ publications/a-guide-to-makingrepresentations-objections-and-complaintsgoods-vehicle-operator-licensing
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considering pleading guilty to manslaughter as it feels like her only option. Lisa confides to Carla that her new boss is happy to let Summer take the blame for Theo’s murder. Idris tells Alya that he would like her to look after his legal affairs. With Brody now working for Idris, Leanne fears that Idris is up to no good and grills him about the work he’s giving Brody. Tyrone is on edge when Carl makes it clear that he knows Tyrone is hiding something and he’s determined to find out what it is. Are Tyrone’s actions on the night of Theo’s murder about to be uncovered? Debbie asks Glenda if she’ll take over the dementia choir when it all becomes too much for her to handle.
Emmerdale:
Desperate to pay Dr Todd’s ransom, Charity tries to get a loan from Kim when the latter pulls out of the pub sale. But when Chas hears Charity shouting at Kim in the street, Charity admits defeat and tells her cousin everything. Together, the Dingle ladies come up with a plan to rob Home Farm. When Ross promises to have their dalliance remain a secret, Laurel succumbs to her feelings! Kim’s aghast to learn that Sam’s been lying about working overtime to avoid spending time with Lydia. With Jai away, Archie enjoys pulling the wool over Kerry and Eric’s eyes and cons them out of money. Realising they’ve been had, they force Archie to work in the shop as punishment. But his cunning nature soon impresses Pollard.
Eastenders:
After Vicki and Ross’s chaotic wedding, the residents of Walford come together. Denise is stunned by information relating to her blood cancer diagnosis. The mum-of-three then retreats to Fox and Hair, where Yolande finds her. As the two women chat, Denise becomes overwhelmed with emotion and reveals that she has cancer. Kathy and Ian’s bubble is burst when they hear shocking news from a visitor to their home. As Ian realises that he could lose everything, what will his next move be? Done with the criticism about his relationship, Max publicly declares his love for Cindy, then drops to one knee in front of the stunned crowd. What answer will Cindy give Max? Intent on protecting his family, George tells Eddie that he’s going to send him back to prison.
FOOTBALLR UNDUP
United will close the 2026/27 pre-season campaign with a fixture in Germany.
On Saturday 1st August, the Blades will face VfL Bochum, of 2. Bundesliga, at the 26,000-capacity Vonovia Ruhrstadion, kick-off 4pm local time (3pm UK time).
Managed by former Manchester City striker Uwe Rösler, Bochum finished mid-table in 2. Bundesliga and, similarly to United, have recently played in the top-flight.
The Blades will receive an allocation of 2,700 tickets for the fixture, priced €22 (adults), €12 (concessions) for seated areas, standing will be €12 and €8 respectively.
The away areas will be in Block E1 (1,100
standing), Block E2 (784 seats) and Block F (816 seats). Purchasing information on tickets will be confirmed in due course, whilst there could also be a hospitality offering available for travelling supporters. Please note:
Concession standing tickets are for children up to 14 years, students, and persons with severe disabilities. Concession seated ticket are for children up to 14 years and persons with severe disabilities. Tickets for wheelchair users incl. an accompanying helper cost €12 and can be requested via email at tickets@vfl-bochum.
de This is likely to be United’s last pre-season encounter ahead of the Carabao Cup first round on the weekend of the
7-9th August, whilst the EFL Championship campaign kicks off on the weekend of 14-16th August.
The remainder of United’s pre-season line-up, which will begin in July, will be publicised shortly.
From 9am on Friday 29th May, a limited number of season tickets went on general sale for the upcoming 2026/27 season.
The deadline to purchase a season ticket is 5pm on Friday 31st July. Season ticket sales will then be suspended until further notice. Depending on any remaining availability, details of any sale of further season tickets will be released in due course.
green joins first team staff
Doncaster Rovers are delighted to confirm the appointment of Paul Green as first team coach on a permanent basis. Paul spent the final month on the 25/26 season with the first team following the departure of Barry Richardson having stepped up from the Head Coach role with the Under 18’s. The former Republic of Ireland international is the most successful product of the Rovers youth set up of the modern era. Joining at U16 level, he quickly
reached the first team and played a key role in the rise from the Conference to the Championship before joining Derby County. He has held various positions within the academy before stepping up to the first team
Following a recent Shadow Board meeting the club can also confirm that there will be a single flat pricing structure around the stadium next season for matchday pricing. Matchday tickets will be charged at
£25 for adults, £21 for concessions with 14-17 year olds able to gain entry for £13 and those aged 13 and under able to watch the Rovers for £8. As always most cost-effective way to watch Rovers in action next season is with a Season Membership. Adults can watch all 23 home league matches from as little as £12.60 per game in the Polypipe South Stand
pfa community champion named
The Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme are delighted to announce that Liam Palmer has been named the PFA Community Champion for the 2025/2026 season.
The award, selected by SWFCCP, recognises Liam’s outstanding dedication to charitable causes and community initiatives away from the pitch, as well as his continued support for a wide range of projects delivered across South Yorkshire by the Owls’ charitable arm. Throughout the season, Liam has consistently given his time to support participants, attend community events and champion the work of the Community Programme, making a lasting impact on people across our communities.
Marcus Brameld, Head of Community
at SWFCCP, said:“Liam has been a fantastic supporter of everyone here at the Community Programme. He is always willing to give his time to support our projects and the people involved in them, and his commitment on and off the pitch has been outstanding. He is a brilliant role model for our participants and a true ambassador for Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. We are delighted to recognise him as our PFA Community Champion for the 2025/26 season.” The Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme has generated an estimated £21,718,586 in social value during the 2024/25 season, according to impact measurement completed by the EFL. The figure reflects the scale and reach of community
delivery linked to EFL-funded and EFLaligned programmes, highlighting the positive difference made to participants across education, health, wellbeing, and wider community engagement throughout the season. Alongside the overall total, the findings highlight strong outcomes across several key areas. This includes £2,907,455 supporting education and employment, £764,227 improving physical health, £456,378 supporting mental health, and £3,250,051 contributing to wider social and community impact. A further £13,581,740 relates to improvements in subjective wellbeing, underlining the positive effect these programmes have had on participants. The report also highlights a return of
£8.92 for every £1 invested, alongside a value of £1,344 per participant, demonstrating the scale of impact achieved through local delivery.
Marcus Brameld, Head of Community at Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme, said:
“This is a fantastic reflection of the work being delivered across our community programme, and everyone involved should be extremely proud. Our staff, partners and participants show incredible commitment across every project we run, and it’s brilliant to see the impact being made across communities in Sheffield recognised through this figure.”
coVer stars in reggae boys win
Rotherham United defender Brandon Cover started in Jamaica’s Unity Cup clash with India on Wednesday evening as the Reggae Boyz ran out as 2-0 winners in London.
The former Leicester
ORCHARD
City man, who was signed by the Millers in the winter transfer window, was deployed at right back in Jamaica’s semi-final tie with India at The Valley in midweek and enjoyed plenty of match minutes and a victory in his nation’s colours.
Cover lined up alongside other EFL talents such as Wrexham’s Bailey Cadamarteri, Charlton Athletic’s Kaheim Dixon and QPR’s Isaac Hayden to name just three of his Englishbased teammates, while former Millers attacker Ryan Williams led the line for India.
A closely-contested Unity Cup semi-final ended with the Reggae Boyz progressing
to the Grand Final in which they will meet with Nigeria at Charlton Athletic’s home at The Valley on Saturday 30th May 2026.
Meanwhile Rotherham United are delighted to confirm that the annual Corporate Golf Day will take place at Wath Golf Club on Thursday 16th July 2026, as they welcome local businesses, sponsors and supporters for what promises to be another enjoyable day in great company. The day will begin with hot sandwiches on arrival alongside tea and coffee before a 9am shotgun start, with players then able to enjoy complimentary
refreshments at the Halfway House –which has been kindly sponsored by Eric Twigg Foods and Carlsberg UK.
Priced at £450+VAT per team of four, the package also includes a two-course meal and a postround presentation in the Wath Golf Club clubhouse, making it the perfect opportunity to entertain guests, strengthen
relationships and enjoy a memorable day with the Millers away from AESSEAL New York Stadium. Alongside the overall winners being crowned, awards including Nearest the Pin and Nearest the Line will also be handed out as guests relax and enjoy their two-course meal at the end of the day.
