Look Local Issue 1265 Thursday 13 April 2023

A first in 60 years...

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In the early hours of Monday morning, the fire service was called out to tackle a double car fire in the north of the city. It is believed that the car in question, a range rover with a private

number plate had been stolen and dumped.

The vehicle was situated in a private residential parking area just behind the houses on Poplar Road in Oughtibridge.

Residents in the area recall seeing the car appearing around a week ago with no one coming forward to claim it.

People were abruptly awoken by the sound of the car tyres bursting from the pressure of the fire.

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Double car inferno

Easter fun and frolics at market relaunch

Local older people’s charity Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) joined forces with Fox Valley shopping centre to relaunch the Friday markets just in time for Easter.

The charity, which is Fox Valleys Charity of the Year for 2023 hopped at the chance to get involved with the relaunch of the markets and to celebrate Easter by hosting a children’s craft area. SCCCC fundraisers Kimberley France and Ericka Hill dressed as Easter bunnies and were on hand to talk to visitors about the work the charity does to support isolated and vulnerable older people in Sheffield.

Ericka Hill, Fundraiser, Marketing and Communications Officer at SCCCC said: ‘’We have a waiting list of isolated older people in this area who are waiting for a volunteer to visit them on a regular basis. Hopefully, by attending the markets we can recruit more kind people to donate just an hour a week to visit an older person in their community. Loneliness is cruel and our older people do not deserve to spend hours, even days of their lives with no one to talk to.’’

to support them and our charity of the year.’’

If you could spare an hour a week to volunteer with SCCCC please email volunteers@scccc.co.uk

To find out more about the work they do to support vulnerable older people in Sheffield and Doncaster head to their website: www.scccc. co.uk

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One resident told Look Local

"It was a blazing inferno".

The fire service was quick to the scene of the fire, by which time another resident’s car, parked close to what is now believed to be the target car, was ablaze. The Peugeot car belonged to one of the families that lived in the area and they looked on in horror as their car went up in flames. Luckily there are no reported injuries or fatalities in connection

to the fire and it’s believed the perpetrators fled the scene without any positive sightings.

The police and fire department have been contacted for further details of what might have caused the fire.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue logged the incident “Two cars were deliberately set on fire at 2am on Poplar Close, Sheffield. Firefighters from Rivelin station attended the incident. They left at 3:30am.”

Kimberley France said: ‘’Being able to support Fox Valley with the relaunch was a great opportunity for us. Not only did we get to spread the word about the free services that we provide to the people of Sheffield but we enjoyed seeing the young children make Easter crafts.’’ There was a real party atmosphere with live music from Red House, a Stocksbridge two-man band and street dance routine by children from Spotlight School of Dance, some as young as 4 years old. But attending the market wasn’t all about fun and frolic, there was a clear message to the visitors at the centre.

The Friday markets will become a regular attraction with local producers and crafters selling their wares.

Claire Biltcliffe, Centre Manager at Fox Valley, Stocksbridge, said: “It is amazing to see the market thriving again! The relaunch has been a great success and we are grateful to our traders for attending with such lovely products and for the local community for coming

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The business takes pride in being “carercentric” , which means they look after their carers so they can give their clients the best care possible.

Every job needs a compassionate and encouraging workplace, but it's especially important when it comes to taking care of society's most vulnerable members.

Visiting Angels provides competitive remuneration, and an array of benefits like travel and mileage pay and a yearly pay raise to encourage and support their carers. Additionally, they provide several benefits, including flexible full- or part-time contracts, life insurance, and fully paid training.

By honouring "Angelversaries" with gifts for each year of service,

as well as by holding family-friendly events like CareFest in the summer with free food and entertainment for all, the management team at Visiting Angels demonstrates their genuine appreciation for their staff members' loyalty.

These initiatives have resulted in a high degree of staff retention, and the organisation now hires about 100 carers every month across the country. For the best care to be given, it is essential that clients and their carers to develop trusted connections.

Visits with Visiting Angels last for a minimum of an hour and could be extended depending on the requirements of the client. Caregivers, or “Angels” as they are called, support clients with a range of duties

during this period, such as grooming, scheduling appointments, and helping with physiotherapy to maintain mobility. Whether it's mowing the grass or providing the client's family with a respite, angels go above and beyond their obligations. Bringing a smile to their clients' faces is always the aim.

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Pushing the boundaries

The 2023 Weston Park Hospital bed push will see the charity’s mascot being pushed up a mountain in the Peak District.

The mountain walk will start from Burgage Bridge at 10 am and will finish at the Foxhouse Pub at midday. This three-mile walk signifies the mountain that everyone with cancer goes through as Debbie wrote on the page fundraising page, “It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.”

Debbie Cundy and Richard Hepworth started this fundraising idea during the pandemic, but due to the country being locked down, the idea had to be resurrected in 2022 instead when the first ‘bed push’ began.

The 2022 bed push saw the two fundraisers start from the city centre and push the refurbished hospital bed past Bramall Lane, before ending the walk at Endcliffe Park and raising over six thousand pounds for Weston Park Hospital. This year both Debbie and Richard want to push the boundaries of what is possible with the explicit aim of smashing last year’s record by pushing the bed up a mountain as Debbie explained,

“We wanted to do something that would challenge us not only physically but mentally too, in order the replicate the struggle that cancer patients have to go through. Because Cancer can feel like climbing a mountain and this signifies their struggle.”

Debbie Cundy has been fundraising for Weston Park for 30 years raising thousands upon thousands of pounds for the charity in the region of around 40k pounds by doing sponsored bike rides reaching as far as Paris, and as far north as Scotland. Debbie has also jumped out of a plane and met her good friend Richard Hepworth at the gym they both share a love of fundraising led them to start the bed push.

The fundraising started with a tour of the shopping centres with their mascot ‘Bear’ laid in the bed and who will be present for the push in the Peak District, they visited Fox

Valley in Stocksbridge, Crystal Peaks, Alhambra in Barnsley as well as parading the bed around the pitch at halftime in the Barnsley vs Sheffield Wednesday match that saw the home side win 4-2 against their bitter rivals. And you can still get involved either by donating or by joining the walk, as one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and is something a lot of people can relate to the struggle not only for the patients but for families too.

Debbie and Richard are also offering local businesses a chance to have their logo promoted during the walk in the form of a flag at the end of the bed and on their social media pages. Families can also donate as little as £25 for a flag on the bed containing a message of their choice.

Debbie has great faith that they will smash last year’s record, speaking highly of the overwhelming generosity from the people of Sheffield,

“I don’t know if it’s the people of Sheffield but the generosity of the city and further afield has been absolutely amazing and we know it’s a hard time for families with the cost of living rising, we know that money is tight and because we have seen this amazing generosity that we can’t thank everyone enough.

She continued,

“We even had a little boy coming up to us, asking if he could donate his two-pound pocket money, which was lovely and goes to show how generous this city is from all ages.”

The walk will take place on the 23rd of April and if you haven’t donated yet and would like to, the link is THE EPIC PEAK DISTRICT BED PUSH 2023 • Register your fundraiser (raisely.com) with the money raised just over £2,000 so far there is still time to help Debbie and Richard reach their goal.

First passenger train in 60 years

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from the past, as locals witness the first passenger train to use an old railway line in six decades.

People turned out to catch a glimpse of a passenger train, travelling on the Deepcar freight branch line from Sheffield through Oughtibridge and up to Deepcar, and onto the Stocksbridge Steelworks.

A rail company called UK Railtours specialise in using old train lines to give its customers a nostalgic journey through time.

The company also use the blue and grey traditional carriages as it reads on its website,

“These trips cater for rail enthusiasts and visit a variety of freightonly lines which rarely see a passenger train.”

The Deepcar railway station opened in 1845 and had two platforms the route catered mainly for passengers travelling to Manchester, the line was upgraded in the 1870s to serve the Stocksbridge Steelworks a line that still is in use to this day.

The last passenger train to use the Deepcar Station was back in

1959 and now has been turned into a house, but in recent times there have been rumours and whispers that maybe the station could be opened again.

This passenger train that passed through Oughtibridge and stopped at Deepcar sparked a new interest in having a passenger train reinstated to Deepcar or Stocksbridge’s Fox Valley.

UK Railtours have been contacted to find out if this was a one-off but they are yet to respond.

LOCAL HISTORY on local railways See page 11

Student projects in the spotlight

Two performing arts and music projects led by Sheffield College students have been shortlisted for a regional award.

The College is a finalist in the music and performing arts category of the Educate North Awards 2023.

The awards celebrate excellence and good practice at Northernbased colleges, sixth forms and universities.

Angela Foulkes, Chief Executive and Principal, The Sheffield College, said: “It is fantastic to see our performing arts and music students and staff achieving recognition in this year’s Educate North Awards.”

She added: “Through their creative projects, they are ensuring that everyone studying performing arts or music at the College has the opportunity to benefit from industry relevant experiences to go further in their careers.”

The Ofsted ‘good’ graded College has been selected as a finalist for its trailblazing music and performing arts projects that aim to equip students with industry know-how and skills. In these two curriculum areas, students are able to gain work related skills through The Sheffield College Theatre and the College’s recently launched FiveBySeven record label. Both initiatives are based at Hillsborough Campus on Livesey Street.

Performing arts students stage plays and musicals throughout the year that are open to the public in the professional-standard college theatre.

All aspects of the performances are student managed including marketing, stage and prop design, sound and lighting, and budgeting.

A recent pantomime show of Dick Whittington in December 2022 involved 124 students performing to more than 1,000 people.

This year’s Educate North Awards winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on April 27th, 2023.

Murder in the Mayor's parlour

Furniture Clearance Warehouse Due to Close Its Doors

A call out to all Sheffield writers about an exciting opportunity to take part in ‘Murder in the Mayor’s Parlour’ - a workshop led by some of the best writing talents in the city with support from professional editors and a chance to be published in an online anthology.

After 23 years of trading

If you’re interested, apply before 5pm on Wednesday 12 April –only 14 applicants will be invited to the workshop.

For more information, please visit: https://murderinthemayorsparlour.uk/

Furniture Clearance Warehouse is closing its doors. The owner, David Perkins has successfully run the business for over two decades, but is now ready for a change.

Furniture Clearance Warehouse

Motion is awarded Lotto funding

On Saturday the 15th of April, Motion Exercise and partners will be welcoming several local care homes and community groups to the English Institute of Sport for their second Community Games event of the year. It will be a day of intergenerational games and socialising.

started out in 2000, in a tiny store on Attercliffe Road, across the road from the Banners building, selling a range of items from TVs to exercise equipment, toys to pots and pans. The shop was an immediate success and within a couple of years gave to bigger premises in the old Co-Op building on The Moor behind Redgates. The business traded here happily and successfully for several years until the council decided the building was required for other purposes.

By the time the games have finished, it's time for lunch, more socialising and some seated table games. Everyone then has a chance to give golf a go with Golf in Society. To round the day off, an awards ceremony is held where everyone gets a medal and certificate, and the winning teams get a trophy. It really is an action-packed day.

times bigger than the original store and focusses solely on selling furniture. This also saw the business change names to Furniture Clearance Warehouse. Although all these years later, customers still refer to them as SWAG.

Motion's partner, Sheffield City Trust, has kindly agreed to let Motion use their venues for free and the event is further subsidised by the Lotto Community Fund meaning that Motion is able to offer care homes a day out, free of charge. Motion is passionate about keeping the events free so that during these difficult times, care home residents are still provided with an opportunity to connect with their local community.

After 23 years of trading Furniture Clearance Warehouse is closing its doors. The owner, David Perkins has successfully run the business for over two decades, but is now ready for a change.

In 2006 the company moved again to the old Doors and Floors Galore warehouse on Attercliffe Road and traded for around a year before the

Furniture Clearance Warehouse also known as SWAG, first started out in 2000, in a tiny store on Attercliffe Road, across the road from the Banners building, selling a range of items from TVs to

the business to relocate, this time to a much larger location on Coleford Road in Darnall, where they are currently based. These premises are 50

exercise equipment, toys to pots and pans. The shop was an immediate success and within a couple of years gave David the confidence to move to bigger premises in the old Co-Op building on The Moor behind Redgates. The business traded here happily and successfully for several years until the council decided the building was required for other purposes.

a closing down sale starting Monday 19th September. This is by no means a business that is going bust, merely an owner who wants to dust of his passport and get to know his family in the daylight hours.

The business predominantly sells living room, dining room and bedroom furniture. Selling end of line, over stocks and exdisplay from the big multiple furniture stores. There is something to suit every budget.

Here’s how the Games work. Participants arrive at the venue and start the day off by having a refreshment and chatting with volunteers and other participants. Then the games begin, and participants, compete in teams, taking part in several sporting tournaments.

The owner, David has decided after working long hours and weekends for the last 23 years to start a new chapter. With no one to take over the reins of the business, it will begin

Ella Hopkin, one of Motion’s founders, commented on the events saying: “They are a fantastic opportunity to bring the community together. At our last Community Games, one of the care homes had not managed to take their residents out since before the pandemic so the event feels like a really special opportunity to help people reconnect with their community.”

The sale will continue into the new year until all stock has gone. During this time all customers will receive their furniture and all orders will be

business change names to Fur niture Clearance Warehouse. Although all these years later, customers still refer to them as SWAG.

For anyone interested in attending the Community Games, Motion welcomes you to join them. Tickets are on Eventbrite (just search Motion Community Games in Google). Alternatively, you can email info@motionexercise.co.uk or call 07399555067.

In 2006 the company moved again to the old Doors and Floors Galore warehouse on Attercliffe Road and traded for around a year before the premises were flooded in the 2007 floods. This prompted the business to relocate, this time to a much larger location on Coleford Road in Darnall, where they are currently based. These premises are 50 times bigger than the original store and focusses solely on selling

The owner is grateful for all the support and custom over the years and is looking forward to the next chapter.

Sale starts Monday 19th September at 10am - all stock reduced.

The business predominantly sells living room, dining room and bedroom furniture. Selling end of line, over stocks and exdisplay from the big multiple furniture stores. There is something to suit every budget.

after working long hours and weekends for the last 23 years to start a new chapter. With no one to take over the reins of the business, there is now a closing down sale. The sale will continue until all stock has gone. During this time all customers will receive their furniture and all orders will be fulfilled.

This is by no means a business that is going bust, merely an

his passport and get to know his family in the daylight hours.

David is grateful for all the support and custom over the years and is looking forward to the next chapter.

CLOSING DOWN SALE ALL STOCK REDUCED EVERYTHING MUST GO

COMMUNITY TEA PARTY

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12 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday April 12th at 10.00AM in Christ Church Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Sue Firth, `Health Alternative medicine`. Our meetings are always relaxed and take place on alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year, and we look forward to welcoming our regular members, visitors and new members. For more information, please call Stephen Clarke on 07593 792967.

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12 Chapeltown WI cancelled their March meeting due to bad weather so Diane Leek will speak about her time as Lord Mayor of Sheffield at their next meeting to be held in Chapeltown Methodist Church at 7.30pm. The competition is for a Spring Poem. Visitors and new members are always made welcome.

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Ecclesfield School's Tea Party was a huge success once again with fantastic entertainment by Oliver Harris and a delicious Afternoon Tea prepared by Health & Social Care students. Guests were also treated to a wonderful performance by the School Choir.

Richard Walkden, Headmaster said “The Tea Parties are a brilliant way for all our community to work together and stay in touch. Post Covid it is vital that schools reach out to the older generation - this is something we have learned over the last 3 years.”

Sian Staveley, Curriculum Lead of Health & Social Care and Teacher of PE said "We are delighted with the success of yet another fantastic Tea Party, with over 70 senior citizens attending and 60 students supporting the day. It is our pleasure to welcome the guests and take the time to

celebrate together. We can't wait for the next one.

Kathy Marwkick, Freelance Community Consultant, said that intergenerational projects are amazing as everyone has so much to gain. The feedback regarding the event has been brilliant and Sian, her students and the Choir are undoubtedly a huge credit to the school. We are very grateful to our poster sponsors, Visiting Angels South Yorkshire, SCCCC and Music Makes Memories. The photo shows Sian Staveley, Oliver Harris and some of the students.

The next Community Tea Party is on Friday 30 June, with Oliver Harris. To book please call the school on 0114 2461156 (Monday to Friday) and for queries call Kathy on 0772 9528844 kathymarkwick@gmail.com

12 Chapeltown and District Probus Club meet every second Wednesday of the month at Grenoside Community Hall on Main Street. We will be meeting next on April the 12th at 10am ,we would especially welcome new members . After a short formal gathering we have various presentations from guest speakers on a wide range of topics that in the past have included transport,adventure, design, history etc.

After the meeting some members continue to Wortley Hall for lunch

12 Bradfield Walkers are Welcome, Local History Morning Round Walk led by Malcolm Nunn, meet outside Royal Hotel, Dungworth at 10.30am return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463 or www.bradfield-walkers.

THURGOLAND THESPIANS

PRESENT THE COMEDY PORT OUT STARBOARD HOME BY RICHARD JAMES.

Set on a cruise around the Greek Islands, Miriam has taken her son, Stewart, with her in the hopes that he will meet Mrs Right so that she can wear her wedding hat that she had purchased five years earlier. Things are looking good when a recently separated film actress, Amanda, arrives on the ship. Amanda is a washed up actress who is earning money by carrying out talks and judging 'holiday' competitions for passengers whilst her divorce is being finalised. Also on the cruise is Jackie, a 'chronic' hypochondriac whose only real ailment is that she is sick of her husband, Brian. He is a 'neanderthal' that, as an ex-hospital porter, is able to support Jackie with all

her ailments by being a 'google driven quack'. And then there is Wayne. As entertainments officer Wayne openly admits that he 'bats for the other side', having come out on his 18th Birthday party held at the local cricket club. With his 'double entendres' he is able to take control of any situation with great ease and aplomb.

THURGOLAND VILLAGE HALL 7:15 pm

Thursday 27th April 7:15 Friday 28th April 7:15 Saturday 29th April 2023 All tickets just £6:00 through https://www.ticketsource. co.uk/thurgoland-thespians

Paramount box office, or by telephone on 01226 767532. Pay on the door is available.

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16 Cawthorne Craft Fair 10am -4pm for details call 07966 721068

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13 Stocksbridge & District History Society Meeting. - Christ Church Hall 7PM – ‘Housing the Workers’, talk by Susan Beal . Everyone welcome.

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14 Relax with a poem. Listen to some poetry or bring a favourite poem to read in a warm hub with a hot drink.’ 10.15 for 10.30am start –Stocksbridge Library.

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15 Salute to Sinatra and the King of Swing is a show packed with nostalgia celebrating the days of the legendary singer and the halcyon days of the music of the big band era. Featuring the Take 2 Big Band with vocalist Craig Williams and Kevin Grunill on the Paramount Compton Cinema organ, the concert is on Saturday April 15th at 2-30pm at the Penistone Paramount cinema, South Yorkshire, S36 6DY. Advanced tickets are available via the Paramount website, in person at the

19 Join Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group at 7.30pm for a talk by Yvette Marks from the Archaeology Department at Sheffield University. Her talk is titled ‘Searching for Neolithic Salt’. We meet in the hall at Christ Church on Manchester Road in Stocksbridge, and the talk is also available live on Zoom (members only) - please contact bahgevent@axelafa.com for the link. Refreshments available. Don’t miss it - all welcome.

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21 Chapeltown Silver Prize Band Patrons’ Concert To be held at the Newton Hall Chapeltown on Friday 21st April at 7.30 pm Tickets from Margaret and Peter on 0114 2460983 or Julie and Paul on 01226 747951

21 Coffee morning at St Saviours church, Mortomley Lane, High Green. Coffee and Cake, all welcome, good company. 10.30 am -12noon

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22 Come fly your kite in Chapeltown Park with Kite Sheffield’s enormous kites. Friends of Chapeltown Park

free event from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Make a small kite at the bandstand – these are great – they really fly!

22 Penistone Ladies Choir Concert, The Sound of Brass and the Joy of Song, with guests Hade Edge Brass Band, Penistone Paramount Cinema S36 7DY at 7pm on Saturday April 22nd. Tickets from Paramount Cinema website, the Box Office and on the door. 22 at Crane Moor Methodist Church Come and join us for refreshments including Bacon Sandwich Hot Dogs Cakes Together with various stalls including Books Jigsaws Plants Tombola Raffle This is to raise funds for the church WednesdAy

26 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday April 26th at 10.00AM in Christ Church Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, for their Annual General Meeting followed by the Chairman`s lunch. Our meetings are always relaxed and take place on alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year, and we look forward to welcoming our regular members, visitors and new members. For more information, please call Stephen Clarke on 07593 792967.

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30 Cawthorne Antiques Fair 9.30am to 3.30pm Sunday 30th April for details call 07966 721068

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4 Coronation Cream Tea at the Venue for members of Stocksbridge & Upper Don Tenants and Residents Association. More details and book your no-cost place at tarastocksbridge.ud@gmail.com or 07957 206646

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9 Bradfield Walkers are Welcome - Guided walk with Malcolm Nunn, Local History Evening Round Walk in Loxley Valley - start at 7pm from Loxley Village Green (junction of Rodney Hill and Loxley Road), return around 9pm, www. bradfield-walkers.org.uk, 2337463, FREE but donations welcome.

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13 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners, Dawn Chorus Walk on Wadsley Common with John and Anne Robinson, meet at 5am at Rural Lane Car Park, FREE, families very welcome, no dogs, www.walc.epizy. com NOTE EARLY START

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15 Bradfield Historical Society - a talk, ‘Paupers and Vagrants in Sheffield Workhouses’ by Mary Garside, 7.30pm, Bradfield Village Hall, The Sands, Low Bradfield. 2337463

15 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners, talk by Debbie Coldwell of Natural Flood Management - referencing how the common can play a part in

Flood Management, 7.30pm, Wadsley Church Hall, Worrall Road, S6 4BB, £3 for members, £3.50 for non-members, included refreshments, www. walc.epizy.com

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16 Ecclesfield Priory Players Present The Stranger By Produced by Syl Langan. By arrangement with Concord Theatricals Tuesday 16th - Friday 19th May 2023. Curtain at 7.30pm Tickets £11.00

Concessions £10.00 (Tues only) EPPiC Theatre, Well Lane, High Street, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, S35 9TP tickets @ ecclesfieldprioryplayers.co.uk Tel: (0114) 2402624 s www. ecclesfieldprioryplayers.co.uk email: info@ecclesfieldprioryplayers.co.uk

16 Bradfield Walkers are Welcome, Local History Morning Round Walk led by Malcolm Nunn, meet at Cutthroat Bridge (A57 layby) at 10.30am return around 2pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463 or www.bradfieldwalkers.org.uk or email bradfield.history@mypostoffice. co.uk BRING PACKED LUNCH FOR THIS WALK.

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21 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - ‘Muck In’ Day (practical work on the common), 10am-noon, meet at Long Lane Car Park or Rural Lane Car Park www.walc.epizy.com. Tools supplied, bring gloves, families very welcome.

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23 Bradfield Walkers are Welcome - Guided walk with Malcolm Nunn, Local History Evening Round Walk - start at 7pm from Rural Lane Car Park, Wadsley, return around 9pm, www.bradfield-walkers.org.

uk, 2337463, FREE but donations welcome

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31 Bradfield Walkers are Welcome, Local History Morning Round Walk led by Malcolm Nunn, meet Low Bradfield Car Park at 10.30am return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463 or www.bradfield-walkers.org.

uk or email bradfield.history@ mypostoffice.co.uk

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Men’s Activity and Games Session Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre Monday afternoons 1-30pm to 3-30pm

Cost £1 (includes free refreshments) Activities will include a range from Badminton, Table Tennis, Indoor Curling, Dominoes, Card and Board Games, Quiz Contact Andy Walker 07723 506423 for further information.

Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir practise on Monday evenings (7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.) at Millhouse Green Institute, Manchester Road, Millhouse Green. If you want to join us, come on Monday 2023 to meet us and see if you like us. Bass voices are needed

so have a go at singing in the Bath first! Contact 01226 764642 for more information

Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir meets on Monday Evenings (19.30 to 21.30) at Millhouse Green Institute, Manchester Road, S36 9NQ. Have you ever sung in a choir before? We would love to see you come and have a enjoyable time with the ‘Friendly Choir’. We especially need some more Bass, Baritone and Top Tenors. Visit MCMVC.co.uk for more information.

Monday Art Class at The Venue, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge. 10am-12 noon. £7 per session, first one free. What a great way to start the week! A few places now available. Tutor gives individual help/advice/demos - water colour/acrylics/oils/ sketching. Pop in and see us or call The Venue 0114 283 8692 for further info.”

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Warm space offering soup,bread roll and a drink every Tuesday from 11.30am til 1.30pm at Chapeltown Methodist Church ALL ARE WELCOME

Deepcar Drop In at St John’s Church - every Tuesday from 10am until noon - open to all ages - drop in for a free warm drink and some cake - toys for the under 5s - and a Warm Bank where you can drop off or take a warm coat, hat, scarf or gloves if you need them. Everybody welcome!

The Steel Valley Ride-s again

The Steel Valley will once again be filled with the humming of MTB tires and the huffing and puffing of riders winching their way up our infamous hills as the Steel Valley Ride returns on 15th July 2023. The ride entails a 31 mile mountain bike adventure through the dramatic landscape of the Dark Peak, starting and finishing in Fox Valley.

The event raises vital funds for the Steel Valley Project; a countryside management charity based in Stocksbridge for over 30 years.

They work together with a team of local volunteers to improve the environment for people and wildlife in the Upper Don area.

The mountain bike route starts and finishes at Trek Fox Valley who are event partners and have donated a £150 voucher which

will be up for grabs in a prize draw for the first 50 entrants. Entries for the event are already filling up quickly. Previous editions of the ride have sold out, so the organisers recommend entering now to avoid disappointment.

Event organiser, Tom Newman said: “With the inclusion of Cut Gate and the Cutthroat bridge track this route is fast becoming a classic that promises a day of adventure for riders looking for a good test of their skills.”

For more information and details on how to enter head to : www. steelvalleyride.wordpress.com To learn more about the work of the Steel Valley Project their website is www.steelvalleyproject.org .

Norman BOOT

Aged 88

Passed away peacefully on 30th March 2023.

Much loved Husband of Paula. Loving Father of Paula, David, Michael and Annmarie. Father in Law of Je , Carol and Jason. Cherished Grandad and Great Grandad.

Requiem Mass to be held at St Thomas More RC Church on Wednesday 19th April at 11.30 followed by committal at Grenoside Crematorium, North Chapel from 1pm. Family owers only please with donations if desired to Alzheimers Research UK via John Heath and Sons funeral directors, 206 High Greave, S5 9GQ, Tel 0114 2570080

Forever in our hearts

Requiescat In Pace

Oggy - David Foster

In Memory of my Lovely Brother who died April 12th 2004.

If all my dearest dreams And wishes could come true, Then the only thing I’d wish for Would be to spend some time with you. For since you have been gone, Life has never been the same And I’d give everything I have Just to see you once again.

Miss you so much & love you, Little Sister Val xxxx

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A thankyou message from Happy Days Cards

It is with a heavy heart, that, we have now closed the doors of our lovely card shop for the final time after 24 years.

The time has come for Christine and myself to officially retire, and hang up our pricing guns. We would like to thank all our customers, past and present, for your support over the years. We have met some lovely people and made many friends along the way.

Thankyou for your lovely cards, well wishes and gifts, we really appreciate your thoughtfulness. We shall miss you all.

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Pink Ribbon walks

Dear Editor,

Breast Cancer Now’s Pink Ribbon Walk events are back this summer and I want to encourage your readers to step forward and sign up for the 10 or 20-mile walks.

I know just how vital research and support is for those affected. In 2019 my mum died from breast cancer. Then, three years later, I was given the devastating news- I had breast cancer in both breasts. Now, after gruelling treatment, I’m glad to say, it’s been 10 years since I was told I had no evidence of disease. I’m so happy to be well and enjoying life.

But I still worry for my daughter and future generations of women and men, which is why I’m taking on a 20 mile Pink Ribbon Walk this summer. This year will be my fifth Pink Ribbon Walk and every time I cross that finish line it feels incredible.

By supporting Breast Cancer Now and taking part in Pink Ribbon Walk, I feel like I’m doing my bit to help those undergoing treatment and those who’ll need it in the future.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Every 10 minutes someone in the UK hears the words “you have breast cancer”.

Breast Cancer Now are moving towards a vision that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives, and is supported to live well. Pink Ribbon Walk events make this possible by raising money for world-class research and life-changing support services, helping thousands living with breast cancer across the UK.

Join me at a Pink Ribbon Walk this summer, to create hope with every step. Sign up today at breastcancernow.org/ribbonwalk to provide support for today and hope for the future.

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Helpline no help at all

On Wednesday 27 March i received my electoral register number for the 4 May. On this form it gave options for help to contact either

1, A helpline number 2, Email 3, Website 4,Accessibility

Not being very good with computers i decided to ring the helpline. After spending an hour listening to a pre-recorded message ‘All our staff are busy, but will be with you shortly” the phone rang three times and went dead. So much so for being a HELPline and being accesible for anyone

Trees tall, trees small, Covered in leaves or bare in the fall

So sturdy and strong

Which all the year long

Pleasure eyes that sees

The majestic certainty of trees

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Bus meeting

Dear Editor

Stocksbridge Town Council Meeting with Bus

Providers

Over the past few months many people have contacted myself and other local Town Councillors about the state of the local bus service.

Last October, we held a public meeting in the Stocksbridge Town Hall where we invited the South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard, the commercial director from Stagecoach and the MP , to explain to residents what they were doing to improve our services. They said they would come back in six months’ time and provide residents with an update.

This second meeting will take place this Thursday 13th April 6.30pm at the Stocksbridge Town Hall. Please come along and have your say on the local bus service.

Many thanks

Bus changes

Some fifteen years ago I was having a problem with Sheffield Councils Allotment Department. I got in touch with Councillor Julie Grocutt for advice. She was very helpful and I developed a lot of respect for her. At about that time the Tramlink bus had started running on a one way route. Julie chaired monthly public meetings which were held in one of the library rooms. Julie asked me to attend these meetings which I did. The eventual outcome was that we had a very good two way bus service in the valley. Unfortunately that has now gone. Julie is also very involved in the town regeneration group. The regeneration is much needed.

Julie is now second in command of Sheffield Council and my respect for her and the council has unfortunately crashed. The reason for this, Climate Change. I appreciate that a lot of this has come from the national government. The closing of major roads to motor vehicles, and theybuses, taxis and bikes only is ridiculous. Even ambulances are banned. It causes more congestion on the remaining roads with the outcome that there more traffic jams and therefore more polution. 200 yard

trafic jams at Leppings Lane junction at morning rush hours is not unusual, The situation has been made worse by the cancellation of the Tramlink bus services,

The vast majority of cyclists do so for pleasure, not work or shopping. From late morning on a Saturday and Sunday up to 35 cars are parked on Station Road in Deepcar. The vast majority of those belong to non local cyclists. It is a one way road for about 150 yards. It is not safe. The cyclists are creating pollution to go for a ride in Wharncliife Wood. In the week very few cars are parked there. Action please.

Finally Climate Change is a fact of life. Global Warming and Cooling is natural. Over the years many experts have predicted disasters that have never happened. How many times have we been told that by the year X disaster Y will happen and it never has.

Joe public is getting very fed up with it.

A Brief History of Local Railways

In these times where both yourselves and the government are promoting the use of public transport through the likes of green Sheffield, climate crisis, fuel crisis, carbon footprint, cost of living crisis, clean air zones and the list goes on.. Can you tell me why and which utter buffoon of an employee has set the new Stocksbridge to Sheffield bus route and time table? Not only is it at most times an unusable service for the thousands that live here in the Stocksbridge and Deepcar district.

This extremely limited service takes over an hour for most to reach Hillsborough which would be faster on foot for those able enough to tackle such a distance leaving the rest of whom rely on public transport (of which is most) at an overwhelming limited disadvantage for mobility throughout Sheffield be it for work propose, hospital appointments, shopping, social or any other activities were travel is needed falling at the hands of yourselves Stagecoach Sheffield.

Not only this but there is also a lot to be said about the dangerous route chosen down the always tight, even for cars let alone a double decker bus, residential street of Victoria road and the endless seeming ups and downs round and rounds of Stocksbridge and Deepcar.

At most this is an isolating service of extreme isolating immobility for thousands of Sheffield's residents impacting on families, livelihoods, health both physical and mental.

I offer you to reconsider the routes and timetables of the said services and look forward with slight anticipation to hearing on any reconsiderations and decisions to this service. I will be forwarding both this message and any reply I may receive to the look local and the local mp for her to undertake any actions required

Kind Regards

The first railway in our area was the main line through Deepcar and which ran from Sheffield to Manchester. This was called the Sheffield, Ashton under Lyne and Manchester Railway, which was launched at meetings of interested parties in January 1836. The first formal meeting of directors was held at Penistone in 1837, when Lord Wharncliffe was confirmed as chairman.

By 1845, all of the local stations including Thurgoland and Oxspring were established and the completion of the Woodhead Tunnel was achieved. The first through train departed from Sheffield (Bridgehouses) on 22 December 1845 at 10.05am and arrived at Manchester at 12.15pm. This was an extended time due to the ceremonies involved en route.

In 1847 the S.A.M.R. merged with other com-

panies to form the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway. In this year, Oxspring and Thurgoland stations closed due to lack of business. In 1851, through carriages were introduced between Sheffield and Euston (by 1856 the journey time had been reduced to 5 hours.)

Also in 1851, Sheffield Victoria station opened on 15 September as a main terminal. Hammerdressed stone from Green Moor was used in its construction.

In 1865, Deepcar station was completely rebuilt as recognised on late Victorian postcards.

In 1897, the M.S. & L. changed its name to the Great Central Railway, in anticipation of its own line into London.

In 1899, through services to London were started on 15 March by the G.C.R. with Marylebone

being the terminal. The inner London section was routed via tunnels under the Lords Cricket Ground which were constructed between cricket seasons when the ground was dug up. The contractors took possession of the ground on 31 August 1896 and handed it back on 8 May 1897.

On 1 January 1923, under the Railway Grouping Act, all of the private railways were merged into four groups, the G.C.R. becoming a constituent of the L.N.E.R.

The general demise of the railways which occurred under the Beeching Plan saw the Penistone to Deepcar section closed to all traffic on 14 May 1983. Deepcar station had closed on 13 June 1959. Come into the Valley Museum in Stocksbridge Town Hall on Manchester Road to see our railway maps and plans - it is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12.30 and 1 to 3.30pm –do come in and share any stories you have. There are lots of interesting things on display in the Museum, and the volunteers from Stocksbridge and District History Society will be happy to show you round and answer your questions.

The Family Works project gets £250K

The Family Works are delighted to have been awarded £250,000 over three years for growth across the South Yorkshire region by Benefact Trust.

The Family Works is a family support project, initially set up by St. John’s Church, Owlerton, Sheffield. The church has a long history of working with families in the community, and during lockdown, began to see increasing complexity in the needs that families were presenting. The Family Works offers professional, focussed, transformational support for any family experiencing difficulties. These may include special educational needs, disability, financial difficulties, domestic abuse, relationship breakdown, social isolation, mental health challenges and addiction. Each family is offered a volunteer family mentor from a local church who will meet with them once a week for up to a year, primarily to listen and offer support. Families are also offered a professional Link Worker who “holds” the case and supports the family alongside any other professionals or agencies involved. The project works in

a “Trauma Informed” way, which means that there is a focus on hear ing and holding the family’s entire story, and offering support that takes into account the challenges the family are already managing.

The funding from Benefact Trust will allow the project to employ more Link Workers across a threeyear period, with hopes that the project will be supporting 90 fami lies through the programme by the end of the funding term. The Fam ily Works began in Sheffield, but is already developing links in Rother ham. The Benefact funding will see the project grow across the South Yorkshire region, which is broadly the area covered by the Diocese of Sheffield.

Patrons of the project are the Rt. Rev. Pete Wilcox, Bishop of Sheffield and the Rt. Rev. Sophie Jelley, Bishop of Doncaster. Bishops

Pete and Sophie say, “Our vision as a Diocese states that we aim for Christians to be agents of transformation in the wider communities we serve. As we recognise that every person is equally and infinitely valued and that we belong to one another, we can already see that

hope and love.”

Oversight Minister for St. John’s Owlerton, Rev. Joy French says: “We are so delighted to have received this funding from Benefact Trust. We are passionate about The Family Works and have seen first-hand that this way of supporting families makes an enormous difference to people’s lives. We are praying that this work will

have an impact not just now, but for generations to come, as whole families are supported to flourish and thrive. This funding will enable many more families to receive our support”

Grants Officer for Benefact Trust, Usman Saeed, says: “It is a privilege to support The Family Works and

help them to reach up to 90 families over the next three years with growth specifically across South Yorkshire. Given the current economic, social, and political climate, many families are struggling like never before and will truly benefit from bespoke, trauma-informed support.”

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Tigers dominant

SHEFFIELD seized control of their Knockout Cup Quarter-Final tie with King’s Lynn by claiming a stunning 58-32 victory at Owlerton. The Tru Plant Tigers were in dominant form on home shale as they easily brushed aside a below par Stars team, rounding off the night with three straight 5-1s.

Jack Holder picked up three wins as he top scored for the South Yorkshire side while Tobi-

asz Musielak dropped just one point to an opponent.

That was something matched by winter signing David Bellego while Kyle Howarth reached double figures for the first time this season.

Lewis Kerr was in the thick of the action while Adam Ellis began to find his groove as the night went on.

Rising Star Dan Gilkes again demonstrated examples of his potential as the Tru Plant Tigers built up a 26 point advantage ahead of the second leg at the Adrian Flux Arena on Monday, April 24.

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French star David Bellego said: “From 1-7, all the boys rode really good.

“The key was to make good starts to get away first and that’s what we did for most of the night.

“We can’t complain about the start to our season and we want to keep this sort of consistency going.”

The Tru Plant Tigers’ next fixture is at Ipswich on Thursday, April 20 with Peterborough the next visitors to Owlerton on Thursday, April 27 (7.30).

SHEFFIELD 58: Jack Holder 12+1, Tobiasz Musielak 11+3, Kyle Howarth 10, David Bellego 9+2, Lewis Kerr 7+1, Adam Ellis 5+2, Dan Gilkes 4. KING’S LYNN 32: Josh Pickering 11, Nicolai Klindt 8, Frederik Jakobsen 4, Michael Palm Toft 3+1, Thomas Jorgensen 3, Jason Edwards 3, Krzysztof Kasprzak 0.

Sunman eases to win

In the second race of the four race South Yorkshire 5 mile road series at Lodge Moor Penistone’s Kai Sunman grabbed first place by a margin of 50 seconds. Kai’s time was 27-

Next back for Penistone was over40 veteran James Mumford in 30-46 followed closely by Lee Nash in 31-11. First lady back for Penistone was Jemma Williams in 40-45.

On the parkrun scene Andrew Heppenstall captured first finisher at the Concord parkrun in 17-44 as did Flynn Rogers at the junior parkrun at Hillsborough in 8-14. A good many Penistone runners achieved second places, namely Tom Fryers (Hyde, 18-02), Martin Ball (Concord, 19-04), Graihagh Turner (Hillsborough, 18-01), Rob Lees (Dalby Forest, 18-43) and Lee Nash (Selby, 18-31). Kim Rogers hit the 50 parkruns milestone whilst completing the Cinder Track parkrun.

South Yorkshire Road League, Lodge Moor 5 miles

1, Kai Sunman 27-41; 14, James Mumford 30-46; 19, Lee Nash 31-11; 23, George Parr 31-45; 27, Jonathan Bentley

31-55; 31, Andrew Pearson 32-23; 41, Rob Lees 33-04; 49, Gareth Irvine 33-23; 52, Dan Cooper 33-29; 58, Matt Robinson 34-05; 86, Simon Pike 35-40; 109, John Lawcock 36-38; 171, Jemma Williams

40-45; 199, Stuart Woodhead

42-53; 206, Julie Button 4344; 233, Stuart Smith 47-00; 236, Nick Whittingham 4736; 255, Steve Dommett 5045; 268, Barbara Haigh 53-20; 276, Ray Brown 54-00. Barnsley parkrun

38, Martyn Goodwin 24-37; 45, Alan Knox 25-00; 57, Lisa Hinchliffe 26-39; 93, Susan Hall 29-31; 94, Stuart Smith 29-31; 102, Luke McGuinness

30-38; 109, Raymond Brown

32-16; 115, John Spencer 3413; 122, Rianna Armitage 3640; 135, Daniel Batty 48-20.

Penistone parkrun

15, Oliver France 21-45; 29, Stephen Owen 23-09; 51, Shelley Anne Gill 25-42; 82, Steve Dommett 28-44; 89, Sarah Halstead 29-24; 91, Eleanor Law 29-31; 117, Martyn Cartwright 33-37; 126, Sarah Clough 35-29; 143, Heather Lindley 39-03.

Steels enjoy ‘Good-win’

Stocksbridge PS 2-0 Pontefract Coll

Stocksbridge Park Steels entertained Pontefract Collieries FC on Easter Monday in a fixture which could have been a potential ‘banana skin’ in their quest for a top-five finish in what has already been an excellent season.

Steels dominated from start to finish, manager Ian Richards shuffled the pack from Saturday's game making three changes and all the players coming in made an impact which has been a feature of the progress this season.

Steels took the lead after early pressure when an excellent delivery from a Thomas Poole corner was forced home by returning captain Ross Goodwin.

Steels continued to control the first half and deservedly got a second goal on the stroke of halftime with a fantastic free kick from Thomas Poole which flew into the top corner from twenty yards out from goal.

Steels defended well in the second half and restricted Pontefract to few chances. Lewis Macaskill had an excellent opportunity to put the game to bed when through one-on-one but was thwarted by a good save from the Pontefract keeper.

Oughtibridge clinch final spot

FC Inter 1-3 Oughtibridge WMFC (Duckworth 2, Platts)

Another clean sheet and with other results going Steel's way which saw Steels move up to fourth in the table

Ian Richards, a pleased manager said after the game “ I thought we were excellent in the first half and could have even had 4 or 5 goals

to show for it, but I was more pleased at how good we were defensively, that's now 4 clean sheets in the last 6 games.

We look forward to Saturday’s game against Hebburn, which will be a competitive game between two teams in the play-offs, and we are looking forward to a big crowd to play in front of.”

On Saturday they play thirdplaced Hebburn at Bracken Moor which could decide the final play-off places.

Graham Furness,Chairman, told Look Local

“Please come along and help Stocksbridge Park Steels get a home draw in the playoff finals let's make the Town proud, we need your support!”

Next home game: Saturday 15 April Stocksbridge Park Steels v Hebburn FC 3pm at Bracken Moor.

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ChurCh finiSh with a win

Bottesford Town 2-3 Penistone Church

Tom Charlesworth 6, 40, Kieran Ryan 43

A game of two contrasting halves, Church dominated the first half and Bottesford found space and time in the second to make a match of it. Both teams stay in the NCELP and will meet again next season.

Manager Steve Lenthall

son and he hasn’t dropped to below a seven out of ten in every game. Getting Kieran Ryan on the pitch to start the game today is a massive plus to us, all the hard work he put into his rehabilitation has paid off. He got another goal that’s two in two games for Kieran.

Semi Final

Oughtibridge booked their place in the showpiece Final at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane with a polished performance at HSBC sports ground.

The War Memorial had the better of the opening exchanges and should have been in front but the Inter keeper saved well, with Dan Broomhead dominant in midfield Oughtibridge went in front when captain Simon Duckworth finished after a spill from the Inter keeper, It wasn't long before the equaliser came, despite Strachan Sampson and Matt Broomhead at the heart of the Bridge defence been barely untroubled the equaliser soon came, keeper Jack Mitchell was hesitant and Justice headed in to level the game for Inter, this sparked the game into life and it looked as though we may

have a real contest on our hands but Just seconds before half time Connor Platts finished superbly to put the War Memorial in front at the break.

Second half Adam Thomas went close as did Olly Black but both were denied brilliantly by the Inter keeper..

The final was all but booked and great work by Chas Tunnard and then a lovely cross by Olly Black was inch perfect and then finished well by man of the match Simon Duckworth for his second of the game.

Oughtibridge then stood firm despite all Inters efforts and Ross Brown's men booked their place at Bramall Lane where they will play Stannington Village who managed to overcome The Pheasant in a penalty shoot-out, the game will be a repeat of the 2015 Final.

It’s been a great season, we’re guaranteed fifth place now, it’s a massive achievement for us as a management team and the players as well. A special mention has to go out to Ryan Johnson, (pictured) he’s started and finished every league game this season, it’s a huge achievement, he’s a top player, he’s had a great sea-

I’d like to thank all the fans who travel week in week out to support us, they’ve been first class again this season.

All in all, I’m really proud to man age these players, they’re a great group, I can’t praise them enough and hopefully next season we can push on and perhaps win the league or definitely get into the playoffs.

rearranged fixture confirmed’

With a free weekend over the Easter period, Globe Holidays sponsored Stocksbridge Rugby have had extra time to prepare for their final league fixture of the Counties 4 Yorkshire campaign, a rearranged fixture away at promotion chasing Halifax.

The fixture was tentatively arranged for Thursday (13th April) at Shaw Lane, the home of Barnsley

RUFC however, cup commitments have given way & the game will now be played on Saturday 15th at the Halifax venue.

A bonus point win would secure Stocksbridge a very creditable 5th position in the league ladder, whilst even a bonus point loss would leave the Piggy’s in 6th. A pretty creditable achievement for Head Coach, Andy Lawrence

in his first season at the helm.

Meanwhile the Club have released more details regarding their end of season Awards Presentation Night, to be held at the Manchester Road HQ on Friday 19th May, celebrations begin from 6pm. Along with the traditional awards, fund raising activities & speeches from the Chairman Andy Bell, Head Coach Andy Law-

rence & Club Skipper that man Adam L Frith, live entertainment will be provided by local singer Stacey Rhodes.

A good night will be enjoyed that’s for sure. The following Day, Saturday 20th is the Club’s AGM, where members are asked to attend to have their views heard & to vote in the Senior Positions at the club for the 2023/2024 season.