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Cat owner’s plea for change in BARNSLEY law after shooting of Maia

midweeker A CAT owner from RECOVERY: Staincross is calling for a Anji and change in the law on air Maia. gun ownership in England after her kitten was shot in the throat last week. Anji Ripley, 52, of New Road in Staincross, went to her usual Thursday night dance class with her husband, 50-year-old Jason, but when they arrived home later that night they noticed something was wrong with their kitten, Maia. Anji told the Chronicle: “Usually when we come home both of the cats come running up the driveway to greet us but this time Maia just stayed in her hutch. “We noticed she had some blood on her chest - my husband thought she had been run over and her collar went into her chest, because we wouldn’t have ever thought she would have been shot. “It was only when the x-ray was done at the emergency vets that we realised there was a bullet lodged in her throat.” The bullet will have to remain inside the cat’s throat as surgery is only required if the injury is life-threatening, although after the bullet entered Maia, it shattered nerves in her leg which may lead to an amputation. “We’re playing a waiting game now and hoping that we can get the nerves working again,” Anji added. “The bullet that is lodged in her throat will have to remain there but it’s all about whether or not her leg has to be amputated now. “I just never realised that people could go about with an air rifle, she’s only a kitten

and is quite timid so for her to be shot in the chest she would have had to be really comfortable in her surroundings.” A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “Enquiries are ongoing in to reports that a cat was shot with a suspected air rifle in the Staincross area of Barnsley on August 20. “The incident is believed to have taken place on New Road at some point between 8.15pm and 9.45pm. “Officers and now looking to review nearby CCTV footage as part of the inquiry.” Anji is urging people to sign a petition to change the law on air gun ownership in England as over 800 cats in the UK have been shot with an air gun since 2015. The petition hopes to introduce licensing in England and Wales in a bid to stop the amount of cat shootings across the country. Leanne Plumtree, spokesperson for RSPCA, said: “Every year the RSPCA receives hundreds of calls to investigate cases and help hundreds of animals that are the defenceless victims of air gun attacks. “It is very distressing to think that people take pleasure in causing such horrific injuries to defenceless animals. These are deliberate and brutal acts of cruelty. “These weapons cause horrific pain and suffering and it is illegal. Anyone caught deliberately using an air gun to injure an animal can face up to six months in prison and/ or an unlimited fine if found guilty under the Animal Welfare Act.” n To sign the petition, follow the link here

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Vicar retires after 30 years serving our town A VICAR who took the reigns of a town centre church more than 30 years ago has fond memories of his time serving in the borough following his retirement to Teesside this month. Fr David Munby, originally from Newcastle, bid a fond farewell to his Royston home last week to spend his retirement with his family who live there. The 68-year-old spent 32 years at St George’s Church, on York Street, where he helped feed the homeless, gave birth to the Exodus Project children’s charity, and ran a foodbank. Fr David told the Chronicle: “Although I retired from the church around two years ago, I was involved with Destination Barnsley and other ventures before I left. “I moved to Barnsley in 1988, where myself and wife Jill brought up three children who attended St Mary’s Primary and Kingstone School. “It was a huge change initially coming to Barnsley, I’ve seen a lot of change espe-

cially in the last ten years or so. “The town has become much more multicultural which has been wonderful to see. I’m extremely proud of my time here. “The people in my congregation were incredibly kind and really embraced the vision. I am still in regular contact and will always be my ties to the town.” Fr David and his wife moved to Teesside last week to retire, but intends to return to Barnsley in the future to see how things continue to change. “I was really looking forward to seeing the new developments at the town centre be completed. “I know the council have been at the planning and construction for years, it’s just a shame I moved out of town before getting to see it. “I will miss those who have been touched by St George’s Church. I have wonderful memories there and will miss it dearly.”

E-fit of knife attack man released by police OFFICERS in Barnsley have released an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to after a woman was reportedly threatened with a knife in Wombwell earlier this month. At 11pm, on Saturday August 8, a 25-year-old woman was walking along Summer Lane, approaching the junction with Cemetery

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Wildlife campaigners step up their fight CAMPAIGNERS who collated a 600-strong petition to protect a wildlife habitat from being destroyed as a result of a planned Barnsley Council housing site have hit out at the local authority for ignoring their views. The proposed 35-home development, on a 1.19-hectare site currently used as grazing land on St Michael’s Avenue, Monk Bretton, will be discussed at a planning board meeting on Tuesday. A decision on the proposals, endorsed at a cabinet meeting in January, should have been made in March although delays were enforced by the coronavirus outbreak. Hundreds of local residents signed a petition urging the council to reconsider ‘slaughtering’ the land, deemed vital to both local wildlife and the wellbeing of those living in the area. But the scheme – which consists of six four-bedroom, eight three-bedroom and 21 two-bedroom homes – has been earmarked to be approved having been allocated for housing in the local authority’s local plan blueprint. A council report said: “Seventeen individ-

ual objections have been received and there is an online petition, currently signed by almost 600 people. “The main concerns are loss of wildlife, reduced highway safety, parking issues and increased noise, overlooking and disturbance. “Following feedback, measures have been put in place to make sure the development protects the current habitat, compensating for any loss by providing replacement vegetation. “The site borders an industrial estate to the north, as such a survey was submitted with the application to assess the impact of the industrial activity on the proposed residential dwellings. “The report concluded that there would be some impact on the proposed residential properties from the industrial estate, however that could be mitigated through the erection of a 2.4-metre-high solid timber acoustic barrier on the north-west and south-west boundaries. “During the construction phase the site will be systematically stripped in order to encourage any wildlife into adjacent habitat.

A qualified ecologist will be undertaking a watching brief where necessary. “The creation of new garden habitats will help to compensate the loss of habitat to the grassland currently on site. To allow for the dispersal of hedgehogs and other small mammals between gardens, small gaps beneath or between garden fences will be incorporated, notably where close boarding fencing is to be used. “Taking into account the relevant development plan policies and other material considerations, it is not considered that there are any significant and demonstrable adverse impacts that would outweigh the benefits associated with the granting of planning permission for the revised scheme.” Rachel Stewart, who started the petition, said the area formed a vital ‘thoroughfare’ between neighbouring green belt spaces, and the habitat had grown in recent years – with deer and foxes returning since the lockdown. Rachel, 34, of nearby Preston Way, said: “This sadly will result in the area being flattened, including established hedgerows and

“The area is a small ecosystem on our back door – its value to local wildlife is immeasurable...” trees housing a multitude of creatures, birds and other wildlife. “This area also acts as a thoroughfare between protected green belt spaces, allowing larger mammals such as foxes, badgers and deer a safe passageway avoiding roads and other dangers. “The trees and hedges are alive with nesting birds and in itself the area is a small ecosystem on our back door – its value to local wildlife is immeasurable. “It’s also important to recognise the positive effect this has on the community’s mental health, living so close to nature.”

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Footballers kick on with help from rivals... A POGMOOR sports club has donated some of its football equipment to a fellow club after its storage unit containing thousands of pounds worth of equipment was torched last week. Bosses at Pogmoor Junior Football Club donated plastic nets and corner flags to Shaw Lane AFC after learning the club was the target of a mystery

arson attack. James Livesey, a chairman for the Pogmoor club, told the Chronicle: “We were gutted to hear about what happened at Shaw Lane. “With the new season about to start, we can’t imagine how excited the kids were to get going. It could’ve happened to any of us.

“We’ve been quite fortunate over the last few years with funding and support, so we decided to have a spring-clean and see what we could do. “We had some plastic nets, corner flags and other equipment that we didn’t use very often. “They aren’t pristine and have been used, but hopefully it was good enough to get them out

Temporary post office branches to be launched in two Barnsley villages TEMPORARY outreach Post Office services will be in place in two Barnsley villages from next week. Thurgoland and Dodworth will be served by the postmaster from Birdwell Post Office while Post Office explores permanent solutions to restoring services in the areas. The services, slated to reopen in March before being delayed by Covid19, will be available from Thursday. Richard Clark, Post Office change manager, said: “Since the closure of Dodworth and Thurgoland Post Office

branches, we have continued to work to identify a solution to restore services to these local communities. “We are pleased to be able to reinstate the Post Office services to these communities as a temporary outreach services while we continue to seek a permanent solution.” Services in Thurgoland will be provided at the Village Store on Halifax Road from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Thursdays, and in Dodworth at the library on Dodworth Green Road from 10am to noon on Thursdays.

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practising again.” The two juniors teams are due back on the pitch in September for the new season, and James hopes the equipment will help them prepare. “Covid-19 has affected us all in one way or other. But with things getting up and running again for local support, it’s important that we support each other.

“Children across the borough are the main priority, and we want to see them away from their Xbox for a change, and getting stuck into some sport and socialising at last. “Hopefully, the bits we’ve donated will help them get back up and running. We look forward to seeing them back on the pitch soon.”

Tributes pour in for parish councillor who collapsed and died on holiday A LONG-serving parish councillor in Thurgoland died suddenly while on holiday. Ann Hamblen, who was 71, was on a break in North Yorkshire when she died last Thursday. And in a cruel irony, her death comes as a community bus project on which she has worked tirelessly is just about to come to fruition. As chairman of the parish council’s public transport working group, she and others have been trying to get a community bus service to serve Thurgoland and surrounding area. Villagers had complained of being isolated as routes were axed. Now, a new service is to be launched next week to serve the rural area.

Roy Harris, a member of the working group, said: “This is a shock to us all. The members of the group are very, very sad to lose a wonderful chairman so suddenly. “And especially as we are at the advent of the launch of a community bus people have pleaded for and which we have worked hard to bring about. “It is tragic that Ann, who has done so much to help bring this about, will miss this. But she would want us to carry on and make the most of it.” A retired English teacher, writer and creative writing tutor, Ann had lived in Crane Moor for 12 years. She was involved in the regeneration of Crane Moor via the Crane Moor Community

Chapel project and led the way in campaigning to keep the rural aspect of the village intact. She had been a member of Thurgoland Parish Council since 2006. Parish council chairman Bob Blythe said: “Ann was leader of a creative writing group and used these skills in her role as editor of the parish council’s newsletter. “She was enthusiastic about maintaining the countryside and took part in Thurgoland’s annual boundary walk. “Ann was chairman of the transport working group since its inception and in this role, like her general one as a parish councillor, she always sought improved services for residents of the area. She will be missed.”

Supermarket walkers put their best foot forward... THREE members of staff at a local Co-op store are set to walk 60 miles this weekend in a bid to raise money for a mental health charity. Staff from Darfield Co-op, based on Barnsley Road, are travelling from the store’s head office in Manchester back to Darfield on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for MIND charity – the company’s chosen

charity this year. Aaron Drury, team manager at the store, told the Chronicle: “MIND is Co-op’s sponsored charity so this year we’re trying to raise as much money for them as we possibly can. “Me and two other members of staff are set to travel from the head office in Manchester on Saturday night, and hopefully arrive back at the Darfield store at

around 3pm. “I do go out walking but I’ve never done anything like this before so it should be interesting to see how it goes.” MIND, the charity which Aaron and his colleagues are hoping to raise £500 for, offers information and advice to people with mental health problems and lobbies government and local authorities on their behalf.

“We’ve raised a couple of hundred quid at this point but it’s hard to say exactly how much we’ve raised until we count up the donations at the till,” he added. “We’re hoping to raise £500 in total for the charity and I think that we’ll reach that – the whole Co-op area is hoping to raise £5,000 this weekend.” n Click HERE To donate.

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HOSPITAL bosses are seeking people’s opinions as they lay out new plans for services to be moved into the community. Currently, respiratory services – those which deal with breathing conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – are run by Barnsley Hospital and provided through the NHS. But under the new proposals by Barnsley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which acquires and plans local services, the BREATHE service would be rebranded BREATHE in the Community and would visit patients in their homes and local clinics. The service, run by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses and other professionals, will provide for people with COPD, those who need oxygen at home, and those who are being rehabilitated or need treating for a range of conditions including pneumonia, asthma and bronchitis. The NHS has identified respiratory conditions as a key priority for the next ten years. To find out more about proposals for the new service and how you can have your say, call Lucy Hinchliffe, contract and commissioning support manager for Barnsley CCG, on 433738, or email barnccg.comms@ nhs.net. You can also visit www.barnsleyccg. nhs.uk/haveyoursay.

Litter pickers hit major milestone A GROUP of litter pickers cleared more than 200 bags of waste in a single week across the borough – bringing its overall total to 16,000 bags collected. This week, the Wath, West Melton and Brampton Litter Pickers voluntarily cleared 212 bags full of litter from streets and parks including Wathupon-Dearne and Brampton. The group, which launched in 2018, has reached the 16,000-bag milestone thanks to volunteers chipping in with the efforts. A spokesperson from the group said: “Another week and whilst the litter is spreading, so is the word and the litter picking bug. “So many more new pickers joining in to help keep our community one to be proud of. “Our volunteers have pushed us over the 16,000 bag mark and have picked a despicable 212 bags of rubbish from our streets and green spaces.”

Litter pickers hit major milestone THE newly-formed South Yorkshire branch of the Cottage Garden Society will hold its inaugural meeting a week tomorrow, September 5. It’s at Penistone Community Centre at 2pm, and organiser Anne Stewart is hoping for a bumper turn-out. Cottage gardens are typically informal in design and use traditional materials and dense plantings. “We’d welcome anyone with an interest in gardening. We’re planning monthly meetings with a speaker, and also visits to gardens and plant sales,” said Anne. For further details, contact 07539 269962.

Pervert photographer who refused to admit his crimes is jailed for 17 years

n Two-year probe by police n Nine day trial n Guilty of five rapes... A PHOTOGRAPHER who refused to admit a catalogue of child sex offences against his young victim who bravely came forward to police has been given a 17-year sentence. Ronnie Neville, 70, was jailed following a nine-day trial at Sheffield Crown Court last week. Jurors found Neville, of Darfield Road, Cudworth, guilty of five rapes of a girl under 13 years old and possession of extreme pornography. The pensioner, who ran a studio on nearby Barnsley Road, was a notable figure in the village and was a photographer and artist for Chewin t’Cud, a quarterly magazine which documents the goings-on in Cudworth. South Yorkshire Police’s investigation began in 2018 when the victim spoke out about Neville’s abuse and informed her parents. Detective Sergeant Sam Newton, who led the investigation, paid tribute to the young victim’s bravery. He said: “The investigation started two years ago for us when the victim made a disclosure about the abuse Neville had subjected her to. “For such a young girl she has shown extreme bravery throughout, starting with the disclosure and as the investigation progressed to court.” Neville, who originally denied the charges against him, continued to plead his innocence throughout and forced a harrowing trial, which ended last Wednesday. “Neville denied the charges against him and as such was brought to trial as a result of a lengthy and complex investigation and the support of the victim,” DS Newton added. “I hope this shows that South Yorkshire Police will pursue any offender found to have been committing such vile crimes and I would urge anyone who has suffered sexual abuse to come forward and speak to us.” He has been placed on the sex offenders’ register for life, given a sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order, meaning he cannot contact his victim. Children’s charity the NSPCC recently revealed child sexual abuse cases across the county have increased by more than 50 per cent in the last five years. Chief executive officer Peter Wanless said: “The crisis of child sexual abuse is not going away and behind these figures are thousands of children and young people who have reported crimes that can have a devastating impact on their lives. “Urgent action is needed to prevent abuse and to ensure children are supported to recover when they bravely speak out. “The figures on child sexual abuse show the need for national leadership in response and we urge the Home Office to publish and

JAILED: Photographer Ronnie Neville.

implement its tackling child sexual abuse strategy. “The strategy was announced by then Home Secretary Sajid Javid in June last year. In May the Home Office said it ‘will shortly publish the first-of-its-kind cross-government strategy to improve the UK’s response to tackling this abhorrent crime, but it has yet to be published.

“We need concerted leadership from the government to implement strategies on tackling child sexual abuse that put the experiences and needs of children at their heart and are effective in preventing abuse and helping young people recover.” n To report concerns for a child, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or phone police on 101.

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‘A visit to dentist has saved my life’ n Helen dismissed lump in her mouth n She tried routine treatments n Dentist spotted serious problem A BARNSLEY woman has thanked a dentist who she believes helped save her life after what was believed to be ulcer turned out to be cancerous. Helen Cartwright, 55, found a lump in her mouth in April but dismissed it as a symptom of her ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is a condition which causes inflammation of the colon and symptoms can include ulcers in the mouth. When the lump didn’t go away, Helen became worried and contacted her doctor. “I’ve had mouth ulcers before, so I thought that’s what it was,” said Helen, of Westfield Avenue, Thurlstone. “I tried Bonjela and other mouth ulcer treatments but nothing was working so I went to the doctor thinking they would just put me on steroid tablets and that would be that.” Helen’s doctor referred her to her dentist where a biopsy was carried out on the lump that sat on her lower jaw. “I didn’t really know what to expect,” she added. “Because of Covid-19 my partner, Michael, couldn’t come in with me so I got more nervous being on my own than I did worrying about the results of the biopsy. “The dentist was really great because I had to send in photos before I went in, and they rushed me in for a biopsy the same day and helped to fast-track me to the hospital for more tests.” However, when Helen’s results came back, she said she was shocked to discover the lump was cancerous. “I never expected it to be cancer,” added Helen. “I was told that it had been caught early and that the doctors were going to try to

remove it but it stunned me. “The lump never caused me any pain, and that’s why I thought I would be given steroid tablets. “I felt scared when I was told, my mum died of stomach cancer so I knew how horrible it could be if it progressed.” Helen was diagnosed with grade one oral squamous cell carcinoma, a type of mouth cancer that causes lumps to form in the mouth and glands. Helen had the operation to remove the rest of her lump and surrounding tissue, which has left her with exposed bone inside her mouth. “It’s painful, but I keep thinking about what could have happened,” she said. “I was told in my consultation that I could lose some teeth and jaw bone in the operation, but I still have all my teeth – just a painful spot where the rest of the lump was removed.” After her diagnosis, Helen wants to thank her dentist practice, My Dentist in Penistone, who she credits for helping to save her life. “I know that without the diligence of the dentist who helped to get me an appointment at the hospital I might not have known it was cancer until it was too late. “They were so lovely and kept me updated every step of the way and I believe they went above and beyond to help me. “I’ve been scared of my dentist all my life after something went wrong when I was a child. However, this process has truly restored my faith in the dentist as they noticed something was wrong with the images I sent and rushed me in to check up on it. “Now I can enjoy the rest of my retirement, instead of living on borrowed time.”

Council teams up with charity to help grandparents through pandemic A NEW scheme has been set up by Barnsley Council – who have teamed up with national charity Grandparents Plus – to offer targeted support for ‘special guardians’ during the coronavirus pandemic. A special guardian is someone who looks after a relative or friend’s children with a court order, for example, a grandmother raising her grandchildren. The special guardians will be able to access services, peer support and one-to-one advice for free until May 2021. The scheme has been funded by the Adoption Support Fund – a central government initiative to support adoptive parents and special guardians. Much like parents, special guardians will be worried about their children’s mental and physical health during the pandemic, but they may have added difficulties such as complex dynamics with birth

parents. The scheme connects carers in their local area through peer groups and also emotional and practical support from a dedicated support worker. Coun Margaret Bruff, cabinet spokesperson for children’s services, said: “We’re working hard during this time to support families who have specific concerns and needs. “We recognise the commitment that special guardians make when they choose to look after children whose parents are unable to care for them, for whatever reason. “From sacrificing their relationships, jobs and savings, they truly do whatever it takes to look after the children they love. “Whether you’re a grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle or family friend, we recommend that you sign up for the support available, free of charge, to help you through these

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HOSPITAL bosses are seeking people’s opinions as they lay out new plans for services to be moved into the community. Currently, respiratory services – those which deal with breathing conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – are run by Barnsley Hospital and provided through the NHS. But under the new proposals by Barnsley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which acquires and plans local services, the BREATHE service would be rebranded BREATHE in the Community and would visit patients in their homes and local clinics. The service, run by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses and other professionals, will provide for people with COPD, those who need oxygen at home, and those who are being rehabilitated or need treating for a range of conditions including pneumonia, asthma and bronchitis. The NHS has identified respiratory conditions as a key priority for the next ten years. To find out more about proposals for the new service and how you can have your say, call Lucy Hinchliffe, contract and commissioning support manager for Barnsley CCG, on 433738, or email barnccg.comms@ nhs.net. You can also visit www.barnsleyccg. nhs.uk/haveyoursay.

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Beauty spot is now one Dell of a mess.... A BARNSLEY woman was left appalled after she discovered piles of rubbish at The Dell in Grimethorpe – just weeks after nearly 50 volunteers turned up to clean up the pond. Carol Lindley, 66, has lived in Grimethorpe all her life and was ecstatic when her nephew, Kai Hancock, decided with his friends to clean up The Dell’s pond in a

bid to bring more people into the area. She told the Chronicle: “My nephew got a lot of volunteers together about six weeks ago and they went down and cleared up all the rubbish – it looked absolutely amazing. “They held a fishing competition a bit later that month and over 200 people showed up, not all of them from Grimethorpe,

and it was a great day and I told him how proud of him I was. “They’d cleaned it up and put lots of rubbish bins there to make sure that there wasn’t going to be any incidents like this one but it’s so, so sad that people still decided to leave their rubbish just weeks after all the hard work that was put in.” Carol was walking her dog around the area when she saw the

rubbish near the pond and despite having arthritis she decided to clean up some of the rubbish herself before posting the incident on social media. “It makes you think why do you even try doing nice things for the community but you do have to keep on going because it’s only a small minority who ruin it for everyone else,” she added. “They’d left rubbish everywhere

and set fires to some of the bins that were put there to stop things like this happening, it really bothered me. “I’m not usually one to voice my opinion but it annoyed me so much that I had to let people know what I had seen – Grimethorpe gets a bit of a bad reputation sometimes and this is something that could change it but people still wanted to ruin it.”

‘Help me track down angry cyclist’ plea A BARNSLEY woman is appealing for information over a month after an angry cyclist allegedly attacked her car in an ‘unprovoked incident’. Jane Barrett, of Old Town, was travelling down Huddersfield Road on July 24 with her 15-year-old daughter before pulling up to the traffic lights near Emmanuel Methodist Church. She said: “I pulled up at the traffic lights and the cyclist was alongside me and started banging on my car’s roof and my side window – I was really confused. “I pulled up to the bus stop to see what he was wanting, he started screaming and completely lost the plot. “That’s when he rammed his bike into my car causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage. “My daughter was absolutely petrified – she said that she thought he was going to hit me when we stopped at the bus stop.” Initially Jane admits that she was in shock and quite scared, but once these emotions passed she was determined to find out who the cyclist was, following him through the streets of Barnsley. “I followed him from Huddersfield Road, then down Old Mill Lane and at that point he ran through a red light which is when I lost him,” she added. “I ended up going through Monk

Bretton and then up to Cundy Cross which is where he popped out again but I lost him around Grange Lane so we still haven’t found him yet.” When Jane got home she posted her experience onto a local Facebook page where she was notified that this isn’t the first time a cyclist of his description has caused people problems on the streets of the borough. “I found out that there’s at least two more people who have had a similar kind of experience with someone who matches his description,” she said. “When I put it on the page people were saying you can track his movements through the Strava app and we think we might have the person.” A spokesperson from South Yorkshire Police said: “Officers received a report of criminal damage to a vehicle on Huddersfield Road in Barnsley at 5pm on Friday July 24. “It is reported that an unknown offender rammed a push bike into the victim’s vehicle and then picked up his bike and threw it towards the car. “He then left the scene. “Enquiries are continuing to identify the offender. “Anyone with information should call 101 with crime reference number 14/111336/20.”

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The group completed the challenge in three days by sleeping rough at different pit stops across the boundary. “We slept rough to really push ourselves. It was tough but we held each other up and kept each other pushing on. “We took a few wrong turns along the way but we pulled each other through it. “The benefits of doing it as a group is that we can have a laugh and try to keep our minds off of how tired we are. “You don’t really think about it, you just keeping thinking about the people who’ve backed you and why you’re doing it. “I can’t thank people enough for their donations and for getting behind us. “The fact we raised more than £3,000 before we even set off was absolutely fantastic. “If we can help Louie and Jodie in even a small way, it’ll all be worth it.” To donate to Luke’s fundraiser, visit the Barnsley Chronicle website.

‘We’ve been taken for a ride...’ n Fairground family STILL awaiting all-clear THE family behind a fun fair that’s operated in Barnsley for decades feel ‘absurd’ rules thrown at them by the council are stopping them from reopening. Tuby’s Funfairs, which has roots in the town dating back more than a century, had hoped to return this week after months of being closed due to the coronavirus crisis. The company has already missed what would be the busiest time of the year, with the season starting in March - when the country came under lockdown and large gatherings of people were prohibited. And, despite fairs being allowed to operate in other areas of Yorkshire, such as Sheffield, operator Mike Tuby said ‘obstacles’ put in place by Barnsley Council seemed to be a deliberate attempt to stop events going ahead in the borough - where the firm has regularly put on well-attended fairs. Initial conversations had been productive, Mike said, with staff planning one-way systems, and making hand sanitiser available on rides which would also be regularly cleaned on a schedule. Mike submitted these plans

to the council - which he said retorted with increasingly stringent measures, including checking punters’ temperatures on arrival and then later during their stay to account for any changes due to ‘exertion’. “Bars, restaurants, and swimming baths have all been allowed to open - the only thing not on the list is fairs,” Mike, 41, told the Chronicle. “We’ve sent our proposals. We can reduce numbers by two-thirds, including staff, but it still doesn’t seem to be good enough. “If we need to do more social distancing, we’re happy to work with the council. “I’ve always dealt with Barnsley Council and that’s who I want to deal with. “They’re not saying we can’t operate, but they’re putting that much paperwork in front of us that it’s almost impossible. “They’ve not really explained why an outdoor fairground poses a higher risk than a bar, or a restaurant, or a swimming pool. “I think it’s because there aren’t as many fairgrounds to put up a fight - imagine if they said they were going to keep the market closed for no reason.

“There would rightly be uproar from traders.” Historically, Mike’s family owned land in Wombwell and Hoyland but has since turned to using council-owned sites. A fair had been planned to open on Grange Lane on Tuesday, but due to the red tape Mike said planning and promoting the event ‘wasn’t going to work’. His next meeting with the council is later this month, and Mike’s hands are tied until then. “What I’ve read in the proposals would probably be enough to put on Glastonbury,” he added. “They’re suggesting we have an operational handbook - for a fun fair. “There’s also a traffic management plan. “Does anywhere else have to take people’s temperatures?” The firm has used the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme to pay its expenses, but has had no other financial support since March. “When furlough stops, and we’re still closed, what do we do?,” Mike said. “This is my livelihood, and my family’s livelihood. “It’s what we’ve always done,

it’s a long family history - it would be a shame to see it go. “The season starts in March, so it’s already had a massive impact on us. “It could continue for 12 months - that’s a scary thought.” Barnsley’s director of public health, Julia Burrows, said: “Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, our priority has been ensuring the safety of our residents. “The virus is still very much out there; and although Barnsley is no longer an area of concern, like many areas of the UK, we’ve seen numbers creep up in some places around the borough. “Things can change quickly, and we must do all that we can to reduce the transmission of the virus and protect lives. “We’ve been in contact with the organiser of Tuby’s Funfairs. “They have offered to submit a detailed plan to show how transmission risks could be mitigated and this will be considered by the council’s events safety advisory group. “We’ll continue to review the latest evidence and our decisions will be based on the best science available.”

WAITING GAME: Terence Tuby is not happy at the Council’s decision to hold back the funfair’s return to business.

Swift action by health chiefs leads to reverse in Wombwell’s Covid spike A SPIKE in coronavirus cases in Wombwell which resulted in a mobile testing unit setting up to test more shoppers has been reversed, according to health bosses in the town. Figures, which sharply rose last month, have fallen but due to the amount of tests carried out, residents have been told not to be alarmed if more positive cases are recorded as a result. According to Barnsley Council, an increased amount of people who have tested positive have had no symptoms, leading to a fresh call for shoppers to maintain social distancing and wear face masks in public. Julia Burrows, director of public health, said: “The daily and weekly number of coronavirus cases in Barnsley is reducing again and we are not on the national watch list for areas of concern. “It’s good news that the small spike in cases we saw in Wombwell last week has now fallen. “Thanks must go to the Wombwell

residents who got tested and then isolated - you are helping to keep our communities safe. The enhanced testing in the area may mean that we see another rise in cases over the next week or so.” According to latest figures, Barnsley - up to Monday - had recorded a total of 2,134 cases and 247 deaths, but had 14 confirmed positive tests between August 21 and August 27, down by 20 on the previous week. “It is really good to know that only a very small number of residents have needed hospitalisation due to coronavirus over recent weeks, and this probably reflects the fact that we are currently seeing most of our cases in younger age groups,” Ms Burrows added. “However, if the number of positive cases rises significantly again among the population, it will inevitably spill over into more vulnerable groups and could result in hospital admissions again, and sadly more deaths. “We have already seen nationally that people of all ages, including

those with no underlying health conditions, can become seriously ill and conversely many people who have received positive tests have been symptom-free. “Some people may experience longer-term health problems. Their symptoms may alternately improve and worsen over time and can include a variety of difficulties, from fatigue and trouble concentrating, to anxiety, muscle weakness and continuing shortness of breath. “The actions you take, including reporting symptoms and following all the appropriate guidance, will have an important role in protecting the most vulnerable in society and in shaping the overall trajectory of the epidemic. “Whatever your opinion on coronavirus, I urge you to follow the guidance and help protect our borough, especially those within our community who will need hospital admission and intensive care support if we see the numbers of cases rise significantly over the next few months as we move into winter.”

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Robin banks on beard cut to raise cash for hospice A ROYSTON man bid a fond farewell to the beard that helped him raise more than £3,000 for Barnsley Hospice. Robin Hall, of Cross Lane, braved the shave on Saturday at The Wentworth Arms pub, in Mapplewell, supported by his friends and family. The 46-year-old, who has had his beard for more than five years, was inundated with support as the fundraiser ‘snowballed beyond’ his initial goal. He said: “People have been incredibly generous and I honestly didn’t expect how well it would do. “I think it’s testament to people in the community that they’ve dug their hands in their pockets and got behind this baldy.

“The work that Barnsley Hospice does is unbelievable, and it’s a charity that is close to my heart. “I’m a local lad and so I think it’s important to support local charities who could be struggling through this pandemic. “The money is still coming in even now, and I’m excited to hand 100 per cent of the proceeds to Barnsley Hospice in the next couple of weeks. “I’ll miss the beard and my hair, but it just goes to show that something small like this can go a long way. “Going hairless is definitely worth it.” n Click here to donate to Robin’s fundraiser and learn more by visiting the Barnsley Chronicle website.

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THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BARNSLEY (PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY No. 5 DEARNE) PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2020 The above-named Orders, both made on 24th August 2020 under section 257 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 and section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 will: (i) divert part of public footpath no 4 Dearne which commences at a point 80 metres south east of its junction with School Street at grid ref 4590/0608 and proceeds generally north east for a distance of 150 metres to the railway bridge at grid ref 4601/0615 onto a new line commencing at the same point on School Street aforesaid and proceeding south east for 95 metres to grid ref 4599/0607; (ii) create a public footpath commencing on the aforesaid footpath at grid ref 4594/0608 and proceeding south for 7 metres to join Oak Road; (iii) divert part of public bridleway no 5 Dearne which commences at the railway bridge at grid ref 4601/0615 and proceeds south west alongside the railway line for a distance of 295 metres to grid ref 4596/0586 onto a new line commencing at the same point at the railway bridge and proceeding generally south west parallel with the railway line for 300 metres to the same point at grid ref 4596/0586 aforesaid; (iv) create a public footpath commencing on the aforesaid bridleway at grid ref 4600/0613 running west for 17 metres to join the new estate road at grid ref 4599/0613; and (v) create a public bridleway commencing on the aforesaid bridleway at grid ref 4597/0593 and proceeding west for 9 metres to join Park Way at grid ref 4596/0593. as shown on the order maps. Copies of the Orders and maps may be seen free of charge on the Council’s website; at the Library at the Lightbox, 1 The Glassworks, Barnsley during normal opening hours. Any representations about or objections to the Orders may be sent or delivered in writing and addressed to the Legal Service Director & Solicitor to the Council, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, PO Box 600 Barnsley S70 9EZ not later than 29th September 2020 quoting reference CR/PG/263/00343. Please state the grounds on which it is made. If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Council may confirm the Orders. If the Orders are sent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will also be sent. Dated: 24th August 2020 G. Kirk Legal Service Director & Solicitor to the Council, PO Box 600 Barnsley S70 9EZ

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Department for Transport TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 The Secretary of State gives notice of the proposal to make an Order under section 247 of the above Act to authorise the stopping up of a a length of unnamed footpath which commences from Ravenfield Drive, between Nos. 24 and 26, and extends in a southerly direction for a distance of 49 metres, at Smithies, Barnsley. If made, the Order would authorise the stopping up only to enable development as permitted by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, under reference 2019/0954. Copies of the draft Order and relevant plan will be available for inspection during normal opening hours at Smithies Post Office, Haddon Road, Athersley, Barnsley S71 3SZ in the 28 days commencing on 28 August 2020, and may be obtained, free of charge, from the address stated below (quoting NATTRAN/Y&H/S247/4323). Any person may object to the making of the proposed order by stating their reasons in writing to the Secretary of State at nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk or National Transport Casework Team, Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7AR, quoting the above reference. Objections should be received by midnight on 25 September 2020. Any person submitting any correspondence is advised that your personal data and correspondence will be passed to the applicant/agent to be considered. If you do not wish your personal data to be forwarded, please state your reasons when submitting your correspondence. G Patrick, Casework Manager

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Big cover up helps double act raise £1,000 for good causes A FUNDRAISING double act has hit more than £1,400 for a local cause after designing and selling their signature face masks. Janet Mellor, of Lidgett Lane, Pilley, and Jos Feetham, of Warner Avenue, Pogmoor have helped to raise the total after originally setting out to make face masks for each other during the outbreak. The pair enjoyed designing them and from there, the women decided to sell the masks with all the proceeds being donated to Barnsley Hospice. Janet, 64, told the Chronicle: “During lockdown, me and Jos decided we wanted to create our own face masks which at first was a bit of fun. “Then more and more people started asking if they could have

one and initially we were giving them away for free. “We soon realised we could charge people for our masks but donate 100 per cent of the proceeds to Barnsley Hospice. “We’ve been quite the pair during lockdown and supported each other, I couldn’t do it without her.” Janet and Jo have raised £1,400 since March, but have already got even more funds to add to their total. “People across the town have been so generous. We’ve been charging a set amount be we’ve had donations of up to double what we ask. “It’s been heartwarming to see people put their hands in their pockets for a worthy cause that’s close to us all. “We’ve both caught the bug

now, we’re going to continue to do this until there is no more need for face masks. “They’re so important and help to keep us safe, whilst raising money for the hospice. We can’t thank people enough for supporting us.”

Ella Beale, from Barnsley Hospice, said: “On behalf of the Hospice, I would like to say a huge thank you to both Janet and Jos for their amazing work over the last few months. “During the lockdown period, they began making handmade

face coverings and have managed to raise a fantastic £1,400 so far. “Their generosity is a huge support to the hospice at this difficult time, and we can’t thank them enough.” n Learn more about this story by visiting our website HERE

Samaritans faced biggest-ever challange A NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN pandemic has been the ‘biggest challenge’ ever faced by volunteers involved with a charity that provides support to people struggling with their mental health, according to bosses at the Barnsley branch. The Samaritans branch, on Pitt Street West, was forced to cancel all appointments across the borough due to social distancing guidelines implemented in March. This has proven difficult for the charity to continue to reach out to the local community during what could be a difficult and challenging time for many. The volunteers, alongside Barnsley Council and the Barnsley Clinical Commissioning Group, attached awareness signs in parks across the town which displays the helpline number - calling it the

‘Park Project’. The charity has also supplied local food banks and Tesco supermarkets with leaflets and cards for people, but fears have been expressed that many vulnerable people have been unable to reach out. Grant Fieldsend, from Barnsley Samaritans, said: “We are a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection where our trained listening volunteers provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress and who are struggling to cope. “We want to be that first call when life becomes a struggle and not seen as the last call like is so often thought of when you think of Samaritans.” Although face-to-face appointments were cancelled, phone lines have been clogged by Barnsley

residents contacting the charity in recent months, with volunteers answering more calls for help than ever. Barnsley East MP Stephanie Peacock added: “Samaritans play such an important role in supporting people right across our community here in Barnsley, and have done for more than 50 years. “They support those in our area who might be struggling with their mental health and offer someone to talk to on issues from marriage breakdowns to bullying and debt.” A report, compiled by public health bosses, says that since January 2018, males accounted for 73 per cent of all suicides in the town, but between January and October last year, that figure is now 95 per cent with just five per cent of suicides involving females. The South Yorkshire and

n Charity had to cancel all appointments in pandemic. n Normality ‘still long way off’. Bassetlaw Integrated Care System, which is a partnership of NHS organisations, local authorities and other related bodies across the region, has outlined a plan to reduce the number of suicides by ten per cent by 2021. In Barnsley, a lead health and wellbeing officer, specialising in mental health, is in post while the town’s six area councils are all combining to prevent social isolation and subsequently reduce the likelihood of suicide. The council paid tribute to the services on offer and volunteers’ continued work during the lockdown period.

Coun Jim Andrews, cabinet spokesperson for public health, said: “We’re proud of the support available in Barnsley for people who are experiencing poor mental health. “There are some fantastic community groups, charities and organisations out there that work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide a range of support. “We’re continuing to urge residents to talk about mental wellbeing to make a difference to someone’s life - even a simple conversation helps to make it okay to talk.”

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BARNSLEY Council has commended pupils across the borough after students received their GCSEs this week - which has seen a continued rise in English and maths results. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, pupils were unable to take their exams this year which led centre-assessed grades to be used by the governing bodies. Students were awarded with whichever grade is higher from the centre-assessed or moderated methods - a system which the government decided against following confusion and backlash across the country. Those who took BTEC exams face a delay in receiving their results and they are anticipated to be released late next week. The town has seen continued progress in English and maths at grade four and above - in line or above the national average for both subjects. Traditional subjects such as geography, history, science and languages have also seen an improvement

across the board. Coun Margaret Bruff, cabinet spokesperson for children’s services, said: “It has been a challenging time for our students with the coronavirus pandemic causing the cancellation of their exams. “It’s perfectly understandable that they and their families will have been more worried than usual ahead of today with such uncertainty surrounding results. “We welcomed the U-turn by the government to award centre assessment grades rather than using the algorithm, which would not have given a true reflection of the ability of our students. “If students are meeting up with friends to celebrate, I would encourage them to follow relevant public health guidance relating to coronavirus, helping to stay safe by wearing a face covering and maintaining social distancing at all times.” n For more information about the helpline, visit the Barnsley Council website.

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HOSPITAL bosses are seeking people’s opinions as they lay out new plans for services to be moved into the community. Currently, respiratory services – those which deal with breathing conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – are run by Barnsley Hospital and provided through the NHS. But under the new proposals by Barnsley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which acquires and plans local services, the BREATHE service would be rebranded BREATHE in the Community and would visit patients in their homes and local clinics. The service, run by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses and other professionals, will provide for people with COPD, those who need oxygen at home, and those who are being rehabilitated or need treating for a range of conditions including pneumonia, asthma and bronchitis. The NHS has identified respiratory conditions as a key priority for the next ten years. To find out more about proposals for the new service and how you can have your say, call Lucy Hinchliffe, contract and commissioning support manager for Barnsley CCG, on 433738, or email barnccg.comms@ nhs.net. You can also visit HERE to have your say on the issiue.

Dearne villages to get £25m investment to boost prosperity A MULTI-MILLION pound regeneration scheme which aims to build prosperous futures for some of the town’s poorest areas has been revealed for Barnsley. A funding bid worth up to £25m for Goldthorpe, Bolton and Thurnscoe is being drawn up and the public’s views are being sought to help shape the bid for the area. Last year, local community consultation was carried out in the Dearne to understand what residents loved about the area they lived, and also what they would like to see improved. Since the consultation, the government launched the Towns Fund initiative, for which Goldthorpe and the surrounding villages are eligible to access the multi-million pound fund, which is worth £3.6bn across the country. Coun Tim Cheetham, cabinet

spokesman, said: “We know local people in the Dearne love their local area, but we know there are things they would like to change. “The Towns Fund gives us an exciting opportunity. We want local people to help shape a new town investment plan so we can make the most of this opportunity to improve transport, create new jobs, improve skills and regenerate the local community. “I’d encourage anyone who lives or works in the Dearne to get involved.” To support the scheme, #MyTown was also launched in October 2019 to give residents the opportunity to put forward their ideas on how to improve skills and transport, create new jobs and regenerate their local community. Barnsley Council and partners on the Goldthorpe Town Board now want to develop an invest-

ment plan that will address the concerns residents have raised, build on the issues that are important and see Goldthorpe and the Dearne become an area where more people choose to live. A survey – available on the council’s website – launched last Friday to help gather the views of people who live and work in the area and runs until September 13. The regeneration plan has been welcomed and comes after the areas were outlined as some of the worst-hit in Barnsley for levels of poverty, food bank reliance and crime. Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry MP said: “The Prime Minister promised to level up 100 towns across the country and we’re delivering that promise. “The best answers for local people will come from local

Litter pickers hit major milestone A GROUP of litter pickers cleared more than 200 bags of waste in a single week across the borough – bringing its overall total to 16,000 bags collected. This week, the Wath, West Melton and Brampton Litter Pickers voluntarily cleared 212 bags full of litter from streets and parks including Wathupon-Dearne and Brampton. The group, which launched in 2018, has reached the 16,000-bag milestone thanks to volunteers chipping in with the efforts. A spokesperson from the group said: “Another week and whilst the litter is spreading, so is the word and the litter picking bug. “So many more new pickers joining in to help keep our community one to be proud of. “Our volunteers have pushed us over the 16,000 bag mark and have picked a despicable 212 bags of rubbish from our streets and green spaces.”

Litter pickers hit major milestone THE newly-formed South Yorkshire branch of the Cottage Garden Society will hold its inaugural meeting a week tomorrow, September 5. It’s at Penistone Community Centre at 2pm, and organiser Anne Stewart is hoping for a bumper turn-out. Cottage gardens are typically informal in design and use traditional materials and dense plantings. “We’d welcome anyone with an interest in gardening. We’re planning monthly meetings with a speaker, and also visits to gardens and plant sales,” said Anne. For further details, contact 07539 269962.

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Man in court over sex attack A MAN has been charged after it was reported that a woman was sexually assaulted in Barnsley last month. Martin Wilmott, 43, of no fixed address, was charged on Friday with robbery, sexual assault and failing to provide a sample for a drugs test in connection with the incident. It is reported that a woman was pushed, punched and sexually assaulted as she walked to work along Old Doncaster Road at 6.20am. The woman was reportedly approached by two men before one attacked her and stole her mobile phone and other personal items. The 43-yearold appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Saturday where he was remanded in to custody – he will next appear at court on September 22. n For the latest on this breaking storty visit HERE

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