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TAKE-OFF!<br />
TRIO IN SIX-MONTH<br />
CHARITY CHALLENGE<br />
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CELEBRATION TIME<br />
FOR 100-YEAR-OLDS<br />
Almost ready–the new buildings<br />
at the site being completed.<br />
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THE PROPERTY chief<br />
asked with breathing new<br />
ife into the former Earth<br />
entre site has described the<br />
esponse to the project as<br />
overwhelming.”<br />
Work is underway at Kingswood<br />
earne Valley Centre in Denaby<br />
hich is set to open as a £7 million<br />
utdoor activity centre for children<br />
ext month.<br />
And with just three weeks until<br />
he first pupils arrive on-site on<br />
arch 7, Darren Pallet (pictured),<br />
ingswood’s head of property, said<br />
hat his team was looking forward<br />
o welcoming visitors.<br />
He said: “The response to the<br />
ew centre has been overwhelming.<br />
“Schools have been incredibly inerested<br />
in the centre and the new<br />
rogrammes on offer.<br />
Story by:<br />
AMY WESTBY<br />
“We are welcoming more than<br />
750 schools to the centre during our<br />
preview week and already have numerous<br />
bookings from March onwards.”<br />
The 50-acre site features an indoor<br />
activity and sports hall, classrooms<br />
for ICT, meeting rooms, a<br />
ropes park as well as performing<br />
arts facilities.<br />
The buildings have been named<br />
after local pits which Darren said<br />
was to help “educate young people<br />
about the history and significance<br />
of mining to the area.”<br />
Willmott Dixon was given the<br />
contract to regenerate the site, constructing<br />
new accommodation<br />
blocks and refurbishing existing<br />
buildings.<br />
Darren said that the project was<br />
on budget and added: “We are very<br />
pleased with progress given the<br />
tight programme established and<br />
the construction of the units over<br />
the winter period.<br />
“The complex nature of the existing<br />
buildings and the technologies<br />
used when the site was<br />
originally constructed has caused a<br />
few heads to be scratched but the<br />
team has overcome all obstacles.<br />
“To date, a mild winter has definitely<br />
been on our side, but hopefully<br />
I’m not speaking too soon.”<br />
He added: “The project is almost<br />
complete with the first units about<br />
to be handed over to the operations<br />
team.<br />
“For those people who use the<br />
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Hope springs eternal<br />
Story by: AMY WESTBY<br />
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A CHARITY has given hope to a puppy<br />
that was knocked down and left to die on a<br />
busy roundabout.<br />
The five-month-old Staffordshire bull terrier was<br />
lying in the path of oncoming vehicles on the roundabout<br />
off the Mexborough bypass when she was rescued<br />
by a kind-hearted driver.<br />
The driver took the injured pup to Netherlands<br />
Dog Rescue in Kilnhurst and volunteers immediately<br />
took her to the vets where they were told that she had<br />
broken her leg in two places.<br />
Not wanting to see the pup suffer any more, the<br />
charity agreed to pay for the treatment and worry<br />
about the bill later.<br />
Now, after two operations, a course of pain-killers<br />
and pins and a plate in her leg, the abandoned pup—<br />
which the charity has named Hope—is recovering<br />
with a foster carer.<br />
Amy Walker, a behaviourist at the charity, said:<br />
“She’s doing really, really well and starting to be a<br />
proper little puppy again.<br />
“She’s a lovely dog and is recovering well physically<br />
from the two operations but she still isn’t allowed to<br />
run around.<br />
“When I take her outside, she’s scared of traffic<br />
which is something that I will be helping her with<br />
over the coming weeks.”<br />
The Kilnhurst charity has now launched a fundraising<br />
campaign to help to pay for Hope’s treatment<br />
which currently stands at around £1,000 with further<br />
treatment still to come.<br />
Lynne Hopkinson, a volunteer at Netherlands Dog<br />
Rescue, said: “We could not turn our backs on this<br />
puppy, so we decided to tell the vets to go ahead and<br />
operate and we would appeal for donations to help<br />
with the vet bill.<br />
“We really need donations to help us as we just do<br />
not have this kind of money.<br />
“We have up to 18 dogs at any one time in our rescue<br />
and it costs us to keep them in kennels.<br />
“Our only sources of income are generated from<br />
our two charity shops in Mexborough and Hoyland<br />
Common, fund-raising events and adoption fees.<br />
“If the dog had been taken to the council pound,<br />
she would have been put down.”<br />
Staff at Garnett Dickinson Publishing at Manvers<br />
have raised around £200 for Hope (pictured above)<br />
and eight-year-old Cerys Ogley of Dryden Road,<br />
Mexborough, has pledged to do a sponsored walk to<br />
help the campaign.<br />
After hearing about Hope’s story, Cerys, who attends<br />
Doncaster Road School in Mexborough, decided<br />
to try and make a difference herself.<br />
She said: “I felt really upset when I heard about<br />
the puppy being run over and that she’d been left in<br />
the road.<br />
“When I found out that they needed some money<br />
to pay for the poorly puppy I thought about how I<br />
could help.<br />
“I’ve never done a sponsored walk before and I<br />
am a little bit nervous but I’m happy to be doing<br />
something.”<br />
Cerys will be joined by family and friends on the<br />
sponsored walk around Castle Hills off Doncaster<br />
Road, Mexborough, on March 17.<br />
Her mum Donna added: “I am really proud of<br />
her, she’s done it all off her own back.”<br />
Sponsorship forms for Cerys are available from<br />
the Weekender office, 84 High Street, Mexborough.<br />
Once Hope has fully recovered she will be available<br />
for adoption.<br />
To donate to the appeal visit www.netherlandsdo<br />
grescue.co.uk.<br />
Alternatively, send a donation to Netherlands Dog<br />
Rescue, Kilnhurst Road, Rotherham S64 5TL.<br />
A view of the site from the<br />
top of the climbing tower.<br />
Centre gets ready<br />
for opening day<br />
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Trans-Pennine Trail, the new-build accommodation<br />
units are clearly visible, as are the new climbing tower<br />
and high ropes course from the main Denaby Road.”<br />
As well as the activity facilities, the site—which<br />
has been vacant since 2004—will use wind and solar<br />
power, waste water harvesting and youngsters will<br />
have access to recycling and computer labs.<br />
When it first opens, there will be 46 staff members<br />
on site, half of which have been recruited from the<br />
area.<br />
Further jobs will be created as the year goes on<br />
and Kingswood will also be recruiting apprentices<br />
for the Dearne Valley site.<br />
Dearne and Don Valley schools have been offered<br />
discounts and teachers have been invited to a preview<br />
event from February 27 to March 3, ahead of<br />
the first official visitors.<br />
An opening ceremony is being planned for May<br />
but for now, contractors are putting the final touches<br />
to the project.<br />
Darren said: “The remaining elements include the<br />
branding of the site and the landscaping works<br />
throughout the centre.<br />
“At this stage the decorators are finishing off all<br />
the units and then we have the small task of cleaning<br />
all the areas.”<br />
And the head of property said that they hoped to<br />
attract people from across the country.<br />
“Our main aim is to develop Dearne Valley to become<br />
one of the leading outdoor education centres<br />
in the UK,” he said.<br />
“We aim to deliver innovative education programmes,<br />
using the state-of-the-art facilities that really<br />
make a difference to the young people that visit.”
Loved-up 91 year olds get<br />
big surprise at opticians<br />
ROMANCE was truly in the eye<br />
of the beholder as Fred and<br />
Dorothy Logan were given a Valentine’s<br />
gift with a difference.<br />
The Logans, both aged 91, won a competition<br />
to find the most loved-up couple<br />
in Mexborough.<br />
Fred and Dorothy, of Avenue Road,<br />
Wath, who celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary<br />
on March 22, were nominated by<br />
staff at Specsavers in Mexborough.<br />
Their Valentine’s Day-inspired prize was<br />
two pairs of glasses each as well as being<br />
treated to champagne, chocolates and lunch<br />
at Pettits department store.<br />
Dorothy said: “We were absolutely astonished<br />
when we found out that we had<br />
won, we were like children, we were so excited.<br />
“We didn’t even know that there was a<br />
competition so it went from what would<br />
have been a mundane day to a lovely, happy<br />
day.<br />
“We had such a good laugh with the staff<br />
who have always been so kind and generous<br />
to us. It really was a pleasant surprise and<br />
we can’t express our thanks enough to<br />
everyone involved with the competition.”<br />
Dorothy and Fred, who said that a sense<br />
of humour was key to a lasting relationship,<br />
have been customers at the Mexborough<br />
York Square branch ever since it opened.<br />
A spokeswoman for Specsavers, who organised<br />
the competition, said: “They truly<br />
have got the love factor.<br />
“The couple were amazed when they<br />
found out they had won, thinking they had<br />
only come to collect their new glasses, but<br />
they were showered with gifts.<br />
“They were whisked off for lunch with a<br />
beautiful bouquet of flowers, which Sheila’s<br />
Florists did at a reduced cost and a lovely<br />
sash donated by Customised Kingdom.<br />
“It’s amazing how a community comes<br />
together for a bit of love.”<br />
Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012 3<br />
Fred and Dorothy with some of their surprise gifts.<br />
Judge ‘baffled’<br />
by changes to<br />
drug sentences<br />
A LEADING judge has criticised<br />
ew “soft” sentencing guidelines<br />
n drugs offenders after he was<br />
bliged to give a Swinton man who<br />
rew cannabis plants a non-custoial<br />
sentence.<br />
Judge Michael Murphy said that if 33-<br />
ear-old Craig Cupit had appeared before<br />
im a few months ago he would have been<br />
ailed.<br />
But new guidelines from the Sentencing<br />
ouncil for England and Wales, which<br />
ome into effect later this month, advise<br />
gainst jailing offenders in cases such as<br />
upit’s.<br />
Judge Murphy, one of the most senior<br />
udges sitting at Sheffield Crown Court,<br />
aid: “For weeks and months, I have been<br />
aying in these courts that the production<br />
f cannabis in this area is at epidemic levls,<br />
yet here we are being given guidelines<br />
hich completely dilute our powers.”<br />
He said that the last time he dealt with a<br />
Girl bitten by<br />
dog in street<br />
POLICE are investigating after a<br />
four-year-old girl was bitten by a dog.<br />
Emergency services were called to<br />
Schofield Street in Mexborough at 11.20am<br />
yesterday after reports that the girl had been<br />
bitten by a Staffordshire Terrier.<br />
The girl, who was with her mum at the<br />
time, was on her way to visit a relative.<br />
A police spokeswoman said: “The dog<br />
had escaped from a neighbour’s property<br />
and bit the girl in the alleyway between the<br />
two houses.<br />
“The young girl sustained an injury to her<br />
thigh and was taken to the Rotherham Hospital.<br />
“Police are investigating, and have been<br />
in touch with the owner and a number of<br />
enquiries are being conducted.”<br />
One eye-witness said that the dog appeared<br />
to have bitten the top of the girl’s<br />
leg.<br />
Story by:<br />
PHIL TURNER<br />
list of cases for sentence at the court,<br />
three-quarters of them had involved prosecutions<br />
for the production of cannabis.<br />
The judge said he was effectively bound<br />
by the new guidelines but added: “I don’t<br />
want to be, but that is what the law says.”<br />
Judge Murphy told Cupit: “If you had<br />
been in front of this court six months ago<br />
you would have been going to prison but<br />
the law has changed. Many of us find it difficult<br />
to understand why.”<br />
Sentencing guidelines have been<br />
changed by the council in an attempt to<br />
make courts more consistent in their approach<br />
to sentencing.<br />
The court heard that police raided<br />
Cupit’s home in New Station Road on September<br />
29 last year and found a cannabis<br />
production set-up in his cellar.<br />
Eight plants were growing which it was<br />
estimated would yield 896 grammes of<br />
cannabis with a total street value of £8,960.<br />
Cupit admitted a charge of producing<br />
cannabis.<br />
His barrister, Mr Dermot Hughes, said<br />
that Cupit’s knee was in a “mess” and he<br />
used cannabis to alleviate the pain.<br />
He needed a replacement, but because<br />
of his age would not get one for some<br />
time.<br />
Judge Murphy gave Cupit a 12-month<br />
community order with supervision by the<br />
probation service and ordered him to attend<br />
a victim awareness group.<br />
q In a separate case, the judge said that<br />
the new guidelines were “confusing” and a<br />
“lottery” as he gave Sheffield shop owner<br />
Neil Tyler (53), a suspended jail term for<br />
producing cannabis.<br />
Judge Murphy said of the guidelines: “It<br />
baffles me and troubles me. We are trying<br />
to get some common sense out of it.”
4 Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012<br />
Students sample<br />
the African beat<br />
STUDENTS from The Dearne Advanced Learning<br />
Centre in Goldthorpe enjoyed an African dance<br />
workshop. The session was part of their Year Ten<br />
BTEC dance course and was hosted by teacher<br />
Tongesayi Gumbo. Pictured are the students<br />
learning some of the African moves.<br />
Vicious attack<br />
Story<br />
by:<br />
PHIL<br />
TURNER<br />
sparked by<br />
a cup of tea<br />
A MAN attacked his<br />
long-term girlfriend “like a<br />
rhino” after she failed to<br />
make him a cup of tea, a<br />
court heard.<br />
Darren Atkinson was furious<br />
when Claire Hayes made herself<br />
a cuppa without asking him if he<br />
wanted one.<br />
Mr Neil Coxon, prosecuting,<br />
told Sheffield Crown Court: “He<br />
accused her of being selfish. She<br />
told him not to be childish and<br />
make his own tea.<br />
“His whole manner changed.<br />
He said if she did not shut up he<br />
would knock her head off. He<br />
charged towards her like a rhino<br />
and grabbed her by the throat and<br />
began to squeeze.<br />
“This caused her to fall to the<br />
ground. She sat with her legs<br />
pulled up to her chest and arms<br />
over her head for protection.”<br />
Atkinson (37), admitted assaulting<br />
Miss Hayes (34), and<br />
causing actual bodily harm at the<br />
home they used to share in Goodwin<br />
Crescent, Swinton.<br />
He gave her an uppercut to the<br />
nose and she fell backwards causing<br />
him to fall on top of her. He<br />
headbutted her in the face but denied<br />
kicking or stamping on her,<br />
the court heard.<br />
The victim, who was unconscious<br />
for a short period, was left<br />
with a swollen and cut nose and<br />
aches and bruises to her body.<br />
Mr Coxon said that the pair had<br />
been in an “on-off ” relationship<br />
for 18 years. They had two children,<br />
a 13-year-old boy and tenyear-old<br />
girl.<br />
“It had been a volatile relationship,<br />
characterised by verbal and<br />
physical abuse,” he said.<br />
The attack happened on the<br />
morning of October 8, last year,<br />
in front of the couple’s children.<br />
A neighbour rang the police on<br />
hearing the commotion.<br />
Atkinson told officers: “I have<br />
had a bit of a free for all. She<br />
made a cup of tea for herself and<br />
nobody else. She went for me and<br />
scratched my face and it ended up<br />
with us fighting.”<br />
Atkinson has 12 previous convictions,<br />
including a conviction<br />
for assault in 1995, but had largely<br />
kept out of trouble for ten years.<br />
Ms Alison Dorrell, defending,<br />
said that Atkinson had been remanded<br />
in custody since court<br />
proceedings began last October.<br />
He accepted losing his temper.<br />
Judge Michael Murphy said that<br />
if he had been dealing with Atkinson<br />
four months ago he would<br />
have imposed an immediate jail<br />
term.<br />
But he had already served 121<br />
days in prison which would count<br />
against any sentence, he said.<br />
“Just to send you back to<br />
prison for a fortnight or so would<br />
be entirely counter productive,”<br />
the judge went on.<br />
He told Atkinson: “You really<br />
ought to look at yourself. If you<br />
can do this to a woman because<br />
of an argument over a cup of tea<br />
what are you capable of if there’s<br />
a serious dispute in the domestic<br />
situation.”<br />
Atkinson was given a supervised<br />
two-year community order<br />
and he was ordered to complete<br />
an integrated domestic abuse programme.<br />
He also received a restraining<br />
order preventing him from contacting<br />
his former partner or<br />
going within 100 metres of her<br />
home.<br />
Search for Trust governors<br />
HOSPITAL bosses have launched a search<br />
for four new governors to help shape the future<br />
of health services.<br />
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust will elect<br />
the new recruits this spring to join a team tasked with<br />
improving the service.<br />
Secretary Kerry Rogers said: “Our governors really<br />
care about the health of their communities and<br />
play an essential role in holding the trust to account.<br />
“We are looking for committed people who want<br />
to join the team and help improve, develop and support<br />
positive changes to the services we offer to our<br />
patients and the wider community.”<br />
The trust—which has 14,000 members—will fill<br />
one vacancy each in the Rotherham North, Rother<br />
Valley South, Rother Valley West and the Rest of<br />
England constituencies.<br />
Anyone over 16 is eligible to become a member.<br />
An informal event takes place at the hospital from<br />
5.15pm on February 28. Call 01709 307022.
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Trio face an action<br />
packed six months<br />
Story by:<br />
TOM SHARPE<br />
AN ALL-action trio of charity<br />
und-raisers have lined up an adrenline<br />
packed pentathlon to help<br />
hem raise as much cash as possile<br />
in the first six months of 2012.<br />
Sally Kelly (30), her partner Danny<br />
rown (40) and 18-year-old nephew<br />
athan Davies are set to leap from an aerolane,<br />
pedal the width of Britain, abseil into<br />
120ft gorge, run a marathon and climb<br />
,000ft in a 13-mile, one-day trek along the<br />
ix peaks of Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell in<br />
he Lake District.<br />
If all goes to plan all five fear-defying<br />
eats will have been completed by June 16,<br />
aising a small fortune for Children With<br />
ancer UK.<br />
Sally, of Mexborough, said: “At first we<br />
ere just planning to climb the mountain<br />
or fun but it’s fair to say that the idea has<br />
un away with itself and now we have a real<br />
hallenge on our hands.<br />
“One of our main motivations was to<br />
eep Nathan occupied. He’s in the gym a<br />
ot, but we wanted to give him a focus.<br />
anny had raised some money for Chilren<br />
With Cancer UK before so we deided<br />
to really get our teeth into something<br />
n their behalf.”<br />
The intrepid threesome will start the<br />
entathlon with their Lake District hike on<br />
ebruary 25 and will face snow, ice and<br />
ocky scrambles along the 13-mile route.<br />
On March 24, the trio, who have nickamed<br />
themselves The Yorkshire Pudings,<br />
will test their mettle with a 120ft<br />
reefall abseil into Devil’s Gorge, in Logerheads<br />
Country <strong>Park</strong>, North Wales.<br />
A test of endurance comes on April 15,<br />
hen they will take on the Paris Marathon.<br />
May bank holiday weekend will see them<br />
ake to the saddle for a 150-mile bike ride<br />
rom Bridlington to Blackpool and the penathlon<br />
will be completed on June 16 when<br />
hey take the plunge with a parachute jump<br />
rom 12,000ft.<br />
Sally, a financial administrator, said:<br />
When we thought about it we thought<br />
hy don’t we do something like this before<br />
e’re too old?<br />
“I know I’m reasonably fit—my training<br />
started some time ago—and now I can’t<br />
wait to get going and raise as much money<br />
as we can.”<br />
As part of the run-up to the epic pentathlon<br />
Sally, Danny and Nathan have visited<br />
hospitals in an effort to get closer to<br />
the people they intend to help.<br />
They were also out on the streets of<br />
Mexborough making collections last weekend.<br />
Danny, a lorry driver, said: “You don’t<br />
need much motivation when you’re trying<br />
to help a charity like Children With Cancer<br />
UK but we wanted to get close to the cause<br />
so that we know, and the people making<br />
donations could know, what it is we are trying<br />
to do.”<br />
Danny added that anyone wanting to<br />
join their ranks would be more than welcome.<br />
He said: “Places for the Paris marathon<br />
are no longer available but anyone wanting<br />
to join us on the other challenges is more<br />
than welcome to do so.<br />
“The more the merrier. We want to raise<br />
as much for the cause as possible.”<br />
For more information about the Yorkshire<br />
Puddings visit their Facebook page at<br />
www.facebook.com/yorkshirepuddings or<br />
contact Danny on 07776 176027.<br />
Danny Brown (left),<br />
Sally Kelly and Nathan<br />
Davies who are looking<br />
to raise £3,000 by<br />
taking part in the<br />
Yorkshire Puddings<br />
Charity Pentathlon.<br />
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6 Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012<br />
Kieran’s logo had<br />
a serious<br />
message<br />
CREATIVE youngster Kieran Waite is<br />
buzzing after his bumble bee logo made it<br />
onto safety vests for his school.<br />
Last year the eight-year-old won a police-run<br />
competition to design a logo to stop people<br />
parking on yellow lines and zig zag lines outside<br />
school gates.<br />
His PC Bumble design earned him a certificate,<br />
£20 of vouchers and a trophy for his<br />
school.<br />
This week, the Mayor of Doncaster, Peter<br />
Davies, attended Warmsworth Primary School<br />
to present Kieran with high visibility vests and<br />
white baseball caps, complete with his logo,<br />
for the school.<br />
Mayor Davies said: “Kieran did an excellent<br />
job designing this logo.<br />
“It gives me great pleasure to present him<br />
with his school’s supply of high visibility vests<br />
and baseball caps, which will help to keep<br />
Kieran and his fellow pupils safe and sound<br />
Story by:<br />
AMY WESTBY<br />
when they are walking in the area with their<br />
teachers on school visits.”<br />
The Doncaster schools’ competition was run<br />
by police community support officer, Scott<br />
Christie.<br />
Money from St Leger Homes’ estate improvement<br />
fund and donations from tenants<br />
and residents associations helped to fund the<br />
road safety project, which includes banners<br />
outside schools urging parents to park sensibly.<br />
A number of hi-vis vests and baseball caps<br />
will also be presented to a further 24 primary<br />
schools including those in Edlington, Mexborough,<br />
Denaby, Conisbrough, Sprotbrough and<br />
Warmsworth.<br />
Kieran Waite (front row, right) shakes hands with Mayor of Doncaster, Peter Davies,<br />
surrounded by representatives from the police, councillors, and local tenants' and residents'<br />
organisations who have supported the school road safety competition.
Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012 7<br />
Support for helicopter on the rise<br />
PUBLIC support for South Yorkhire’s<br />
police helicopter continues to<br />
row as the Police Authority goes online<br />
o discuss the issues surrounding its<br />
roposed axing.<br />
More than 50 people took part in an online<br />
eb chat with the authority to discuss the introuction<br />
of a National Police Air Support, which<br />
ill replace the existing helicopter based in<br />
heffield.<br />
Approximately 100 questions and comments<br />
ere received and the authority also reported<br />
ramatically increased traffic through its online<br />
witter account and website.<br />
A second live webchat took place yesterday.<br />
Charles Perryman, chairman of South Yorkhire<br />
Police Authority, described the live debate<br />
s “an overwhelming success.”<br />
He added: “The issue of NPAS has generated<br />
Story by:<br />
TOM SHARPE<br />
huge interest amongst members of the public<br />
and as an Authority we need to listen to those<br />
views.<br />
“The majority of comments were in favour<br />
of keeping the helicopter. The public seem as<br />
unconvinced with the NPAS proposals as members<br />
of the Police Authority are.”<br />
The NPAS air support service would see 23<br />
aircraft operating from 20 bases around the<br />
country, with the nearest helicopters for South<br />
Yorkshire located in Derbyshire, Humberside<br />
and West Yorkshire.<br />
Representatives from the police authority<br />
claim that the move will treble response times to<br />
incidents in Rotherham and increase the distance<br />
covered by the attending helicopter tenfold.<br />
In contrast, Mr Perryman said: “We saw a<br />
large amount of praise for the current air support,<br />
with the public concerned that NPAS will<br />
not only affect response times to South Yorkshire,<br />
but that the savings from the change are<br />
not significant enough to justify removing the<br />
current helicopter.”<br />
The Association of Chief Police Officers suggests<br />
merging the remaining aircraft into a single<br />
service would save £15 million a year, almost a<br />
quarter of the current £66 million annual cost<br />
of police air support.<br />
Members of South Yorkshire Police Authority<br />
will discuss the findings of consultation on<br />
the introduction of NPAS at a meeting in Barnsley<br />
tomorrow.<br />
Follow South Yorkshire Police Authority on<br />
Twitter via @sypoliceauth.<br />
Visit the authority’s website at www.southy<br />
orks.gov.uk.<br />
Daniel Eames enjoys his iPad.<br />
Daniel (3)<br />
a digital<br />
Olympian<br />
A THREE-year-old boy<br />
has proved himself a digital<br />
whizzkid—and picked up an<br />
iPad in the process.<br />
Daniel Eames, from Wath.<br />
and his dad, Martin, scooped<br />
the tablet PC at the Digital<br />
Olympics, which saw hundreds<br />
competing in a range of digital<br />
challenges to celebrate the<br />
launch of littlebigone.com, a<br />
new broadband service provider<br />
in Rotherham.<br />
Hundreds competed in a<br />
range of digital challenges,<br />
from tiny tots to silver surfers<br />
and kids also got involved in a<br />
“mouse hunt” around the centre<br />
to win a range of prizes.<br />
Daniel is enjoying getting to<br />
grips with his new piece of<br />
technology after the pair’s win<br />
at the Frenchgate Shopping<br />
Centre in Doncaster.<br />
Martin said: “Daniel is delighted<br />
to have won the iPad<br />
and is liking the handwriting,<br />
colour and number apps the<br />
best.”
8 Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012<br />
THIS week’s reader pictures come from Debbie Townsend of Conisbrough.<br />
Debbie’s photos include her 12-year-old pet parrot Cleo, the view from her<br />
window, Castleton caves and a greedy goat at Heeley City Farm in Sheffield.<br />
If you have any photographs that you would like to see featured in the<br />
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Showing<br />
‘Upstarts’<br />
the way<br />
forward<br />
BUSINESS-minded youngsters ready to<br />
atch their own money-spinning career<br />
lans could be given a leg up as part of a<br />
cheme aiming to help 40 people in its first<br />
ear.<br />
The Youth Association is encouraging anyone aged<br />
etween 16 and 24, with aspirations to become their<br />
wn boss, to take part in their Young Upstarts<br />
cheme which will be based at Manvers House, Maners,<br />
from March.<br />
Young Upstarts will see two 12-week courses caried<br />
out with the help of mentors from the world of<br />
usiness and has been made possible thanks to<br />
92,893 investment from the Coalfields Regeneration<br />
rust.<br />
The scheme starts at the same time as 20 Rotheram<br />
youngsters begin 12-month apprenticeship<br />
lacements as part of the Trust’s £1.1 million Naional<br />
Apprenticeships Programme.<br />
Dmitry Fedotov, from the Youth Association, is<br />
urrently recruiting Young Upstart’s first intake of<br />
opefuls.<br />
He said: “It’s rare that people are given practical<br />
usiness advice or told how to write their own busiess<br />
plan but that’s what we will provide.<br />
“We’ll be linking up with local businesses for site<br />
isits and business people who will, hopefully, beome<br />
valuable mentors for our Young Upstarts.<br />
“The aim is to equip them with everything they<br />
eed to enter the world of business and, depending<br />
n the strength of the business plan, they will receive<br />
ome funding to help them get it off the ground at<br />
he end of the course.”<br />
Dmitry said that one Young Upstarts hopeful<br />
anted to run a mobile vehicle diagnostics service<br />
nd hoped to gain funding for a van and the relevant<br />
quipment on the strength of his business pitch.<br />
Gemma Williams, who is also helping to get the<br />
ourse off the ground, said: “Young people are findng<br />
it harder than any other group to get into employent<br />
at the moment.<br />
“Young Upstarts aims to get them onto the first<br />
ung of the ladder with the skills to take their own<br />
usiness forward.”<br />
The Young Upstarts programme comes as the<br />
Coalfield Regeneration Trust announces £1.1 million<br />
of investment to try and help young people living in<br />
the region’s pit villages back to work.<br />
In Rotherham, 20 youngsters will take up 12-<br />
month “earn while you learn” apprenticeship positions<br />
over the next three months as part of the<br />
programme being run in conjunction with Rotherham<br />
College of Arts and Technology.<br />
Gary Ellis (pictured), chief executive of the trust,<br />
said: “With youth unemployment figures spiralling<br />
upwards this programme will be a real boost for<br />
young people struggling to find work.<br />
“Former coalfield communities have been badly<br />
hit by the economic downturn and this has compounded<br />
the problems already experienced by young<br />
people.<br />
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young people into work and create a strong platform<br />
for their future aspirations.”<br />
The 12-month apprenticeships, which will provide<br />
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Upstarts scheme, contact the Youth Association on<br />
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A SCHOOL which provides specialist<br />
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has been rated outstanding by inspectors.<br />
The Robert Ogden School, on Clayton Lane in<br />
Thurnscoe, received the top honour following a<br />
visit by Ofsted officials.<br />
Inspectors praised the quality of teaching, the<br />
curriculum and the health and well-being of the<br />
students at the school which is run by the National<br />
Autistic Society (NAS).<br />
Dr Jacqui Ashton-Smith, who was recently appointed<br />
executive principal, said: “I am immensely<br />
proud of the hard work and dedication of the staff<br />
and students at The Robert Ogden School that has<br />
led to the school achieving this outstanding Ofsted<br />
result.<br />
“Having worked with the NAS for 18 years, I’m<br />
delighted to be taking on a new role and helping to<br />
develop another school.<br />
“We want a world where people living with<br />
autism get to lead the life they choose and I look<br />
forward to helping play a part in this for all the students<br />
at the school.”<br />
The school provides specialist education for five<br />
to 19-year-olds from around the country. It includes<br />
a sixth form, 52-week and 38-week residential care<br />
services.<br />
It employs 188 staff and has 80 students.<br />
In the report inspectors said: “The quality of education<br />
at The Robert Ogden School is outstanding.<br />
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“I’ve no doubt she will be a great asset to the students,<br />
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Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012 11<br />
Pictured with the Mayor and Mayoress (from left) are: Mary Outram, Kathleen Laughton, Ida Bell, care<br />
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Club<br />
WELCOME TO THE <strong>DEARNE</strong> <strong>VALLEY</strong> WEEKENDER LITTLE MONSTERS CLUB. The club which gives all<br />
you little monsters out there the chance to share your pictures, cinema reviews, jokes and stories with<br />
the rest of our readers. Every week we will bring you fun things to read and enjoy, with prize<br />
competitions now and again, too. And we’d love to hear your ideas of what you would like to see<br />
included on this page. To be a little monster, you need to be between five and 11 years old, so get your<br />
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MONSTER MAGIC<br />
Instant Ice out of a cup<br />
Here’s an easy magic trick that is<br />
really easy to do. Pour some water<br />
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and when you turn over the cup, all<br />
that comes out is a chunk of ice.<br />
Materials:<br />
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great, a sponge and a<br />
chunk of ice. You’ll<br />
also need a container,<br />
such as a glass to hold<br />
and pour your water<br />
into the cup.<br />
The Secret:<br />
The cup contains a<br />
sponge that absorbs<br />
the water and prevents<br />
the water from spilling<br />
out when the cup is<br />
turned over. The ice is<br />
already on top of the<br />
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falls out.<br />
Preparation:<br />
Beforehand, stuff the<br />
sponge into the cup.<br />
Make sure that it rests<br />
on the bottom of the<br />
cup. Place the ice on<br />
top of the sponge and<br />
you’re ready to go.<br />
Performing the<br />
trick:<br />
Pour some water into<br />
the cup. (Before you<br />
perform the trick<br />
you’ll have to<br />
experiment with the<br />
amount of water<br />
which will depend on<br />
the size of your<br />
sponge). The more<br />
water that you pour in<br />
the more impressive<br />
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too much, and water<br />
will fall out of the cup<br />
with the ice.<br />
Utter some magic<br />
words, turn over the<br />
cup and the ice will<br />
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Doctor, Doctor I feel<br />
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What you mean those<br />
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Yes!<br />
The ones you put<br />
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If you have any pictures,<br />
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us send them in to stephen.tucker@garnettdickinson.co.uk<br />
and you might see them<br />
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MONSTER<br />
GALLERY<br />
Hello Little<br />
Monsters this is<br />
Chloe Howes again<br />
from Wombwell. On<br />
the 25th of January I<br />
took part in a school<br />
dancing competition<br />
at Kingston School<br />
in Barnsley. I was in<br />
the team from High<br />
View Primary School<br />
and we came second<br />
out of seven schools and we all<br />
enjoyed ourselves. We all tried our<br />
very best and we won a trophy.<br />
Love from Chloe xxx<br />
Happy<br />
Birthday<br />
to Little Monsters Joe Johnson from<br />
Mexborough who will be 8 on February<br />
16th, Josh Pyatt from High Melton who<br />
will be 7 on February 17th, Jack Pyatt<br />
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February 18th, Joshua Randall from<br />
Darfield who will be 11 on February<br />
20th, Holly Moore from Brampton<br />
Bierlow who will be 10 on February<br />
20th, Bradley Best from Mexborough<br />
who will be 2 on February 21st,<br />
McKenzie McKee from Mexborough<br />
who will be 6 on February 22nd and<br />
Amelia Ford from Wath who will be<br />
9 on February 22nd.<br />
MONSTER TEAZERS<br />
(Answers at bottom of page)<br />
1. You are running in a marathon<br />
and you overtake the person in<br />
second place, what place<br />
are you now?<br />
2. Before Mount Everest was<br />
discovered, what was the highest<br />
mountain in the world?<br />
3. How many apples can you fit<br />
into an empty box?<br />
4. What five letter word becomes<br />
shorter when you add<br />
two letters to it?<br />
SODOKU<br />
Place a number between 1 and 4 in<br />
each empty square so that every<br />
row, every column and every 2x2 box<br />
contains all the numbers 1 to 4.<br />
4<br />
1<br />
1<br />
4<br />
3<br />
1<br />
1<br />
3<br />
1. Second. 2. Mount Everest. 3. One (then it isn’t<br />
empty any more). 4. Short.
Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012 13<br />
Becky Scott (right), a member of the Keyline Charity Committee, presents the cheque to Jenny Bull, Corporate Partnerships Executive<br />
from The Prostate Cancer Charity.<br />
Building support<br />
BIG-hearted<br />
uilding suppliers<br />
ave constructed a<br />
umper total for a<br />
en’s health charity.<br />
The Wath branch of<br />
eyline Builders Merhants,<br />
located at Barnsey<br />
Road Industrial<br />
state, has raised more<br />
han £1,500 for The<br />
rostate Cancer Charity.<br />
The branch has organsed<br />
a series of local<br />
undraising initiatives as<br />
art of a nationwide<br />
eyline campaign that<br />
as so far generated<br />
early £250,000 to help<br />
ombat prostate cancer<br />
y funding research and<br />
irectly helping those afected<br />
by the disease.<br />
In addition to events<br />
uch as sponsored walks,<br />
arathon running and<br />
harity balls, a number of<br />
ormally clean-shaven<br />
embers of staff took<br />
art in last year’s mousache<br />
charity event,<br />
ovember, where people<br />
row a moustache during<br />
he month of November.<br />
Meanwhile, others<br />
ere amongs 24 teams<br />
rom Keyline who took<br />
art in an Italian Job<br />
ally that involved drivng<br />
over 1,500 miles from<br />
orthfleet in Kent to<br />
urin in Northern Italy.<br />
More than 1,000 emloyees<br />
nationwide,<br />
long with customers<br />
nd suppliers, have been<br />
elping to champion the<br />
harity to increase awareess<br />
and raise valuable<br />
unds for this important<br />
ealth cause.<br />
Christopher Hoyland,<br />
ssistant branch manager<br />
t Keyline’s Wath branch,<br />
aid: “Working within the<br />
onstruction industry, a<br />
redominantly male<br />
ominated industry,<br />
rostate cancer is a very<br />
eal health concern for<br />
ur staff, customers and<br />
uppliers.<br />
“Everyone at the<br />
branch has really embraced<br />
the campaign<br />
and worked hard to support<br />
this worthy and relevant<br />
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owning your own company, want to build houses, think you’ve got the<br />
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• Get the information you need<br />
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14 Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012<br />
Even if your pet’s picture has already appeared before why not send in a <strong>NEW</strong> one<br />
for another chance of winning?<br />
The four pet photographs that are picked out as winning entries will be printed on a t-shirt and you will<br />
receive this exclusive gift courtesy of our sponsors, DJ Print.<br />
Text your pictures to: DVWPETS (space) including any other details, eg name, age, breed, T-SHIRT SIZE (in case<br />
you are a winner) and your e-mail address if possible (max 160 characters). Send to 07843 500911.<br />
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Six month old Jack Russell<br />
Biggles is a little beauty<br />
Dudley’s an eight week old<br />
Basset Hound cross<br />
Six year old Simba<br />
Tilly is a 12 week old<br />
Lhasa Apso<br />
Two month old Chorkie<br />
Cocco Chanel, getting angry<br />
Floyd, a six year old<br />
Staffordshire Bullpoodle<br />
Eight year old Marley<br />
deep in thought<br />
Mutley, an eight year old<br />
Jack Russell<br />
Harry and baby Lily<br />
enjoying cbeebies<br />
Sleepy heads Lilly and Spur<br />
Three year old Dwarf Lop<br />
Lobo on his bean bag<br />
Introducing Mikey!<br />
Mikey is 18 months old and is a real<br />
character! Poor lad was another dog that<br />
was abandoned over Christmas, but he<br />
has never lost his faith in people.<br />
Mikey loves his walks and gets on with<br />
every dog he meets. He is looking for a<br />
home with an active family (and maybe<br />
a new girlfriend to live with!) that will<br />
give him the attention and exercise this<br />
fabulous lad deserves.<br />
Could you be Mikey’s new family?<br />
For adoption or fostering please<br />
telephone Rotherham Dog Rescue on<br />
07742 602255 / 07814 567769.<br />
Rescue dog Lucy having a<br />
rest after a hectic day<br />
IS YOUR PET ONE<br />
OF THIS WEEK’S<br />
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16 Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012<br />
Put your best foot forward! Seen at the launch (left to right) are: Cllr Darren Hughes; Andrew Denniff, Cllr<br />
Shaun Wright, Mrs Lisa Wright, Michael Sumption and John Wadsworth, Rotarian and Roundwalk<br />
secretary. 120192-1<br />
Roundwalk event back<br />
on the Rotary calendar<br />
ROTARIANS are rallying<br />
support after relaunching<br />
an annual event which has<br />
raised tens of thousands of<br />
pounds for charity.<br />
The 32nd Rotherham Roundwalk—taking<br />
in 25 miles of the<br />
borough’s scenery—has seen a<br />
five-stage relay event added to<br />
widen appeal.<br />
Mayor Cllr Shaun Wright has<br />
already signed up to walk the first<br />
five-mile stretch as part of a team<br />
of fund-raisers in May.<br />
There is also the Family Ramble,<br />
which covers about half the<br />
route and is non-competitive.<br />
And Barnsley and Rotherham<br />
Chamber of Commerce—involved<br />
again after a three-year absence—will<br />
promote a Corporate<br />
Challenge for teams of three colleagues.<br />
The Roundwalk route begins in<br />
All Saints’ Square before taking in<br />
sights including Keppel’s Column,<br />
Wentworth Woodhouse, Hoober<br />
Stand and Boston Castle.<br />
Co-ordinator Michael Sumption<br />
said: “It’s become a great opportunity<br />
for people to see the<br />
lovely countryside, as well as an<br />
advertisement for Rotary and the<br />
good causes being promoted.<br />
“The relay will get people joining<br />
in groups, maybe from down<br />
the pub or work.<br />
“Not everyone fancies the idea<br />
of the full 25 miles, so we hope<br />
this recipe will prove more appealing.”<br />
Chamber executive director,<br />
Andrew Denniff, who launched<br />
the walk this week, said: “We are<br />
pleased to be sponsoring this<br />
worthwhile event.”<br />
This year’s chosen charities are<br />
Rotherham Shiloh, Headway<br />
Rotherham, Rotherham Hospice,<br />
Yorkshire Air Ambulance and<br />
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.<br />
The Roundwalk takes place<br />
from 9am on Sunday, May 6. For<br />
more details or to enter, visit<br />
www.rotherhamrotary.org.uk or<br />
call Michael Sumption on 07836<br />
518872.
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traders offering<br />
shoppers a warm<br />
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Shop owners<br />
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ESTABLISHED OVER 20 YEARS<br />
Town boasts ample free<br />
parking and excellent<br />
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encourage people to<br />
shop locally and maintain<br />
the heritage of<br />
Mexborough.<br />
And as a high street<br />
business, here at the<br />
Dearne Valley Weekender<br />
we know how important<br />
it is to keep<br />
Mexborough town<br />
alive and kicking.<br />
The town boasts<br />
ample free parking and<br />
excellent transport<br />
links with its own bus<br />
and train station.<br />
But one of the main<br />
reasons to shop in<br />
Mexborough is the<br />
high standard of customer<br />
care, one-to-one<br />
service and exceptional<br />
knowledge that<br />
the many independent<br />
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There is no need at<br />
all to travel for miles<br />
to a city centre or<br />
shopping mall when<br />
there are so many<br />
great choices on your<br />
doorstep that provide<br />
recession-busting offers.<br />
Whatever it is that<br />
you are looking for,<br />
Mexborough not only<br />
has an abundance of<br />
free parking, but the<br />
busy High Street is<br />
lined top to tail with<br />
shops to suit all budgets.<br />
Whether you are<br />
food shopping, looking<br />
for a new outfit,<br />
wanting to update<br />
your hairstyle or improve<br />
your image,<br />
Mexborough town<br />
centre has it all.<br />
Maybe you are looking<br />
for a special gift<br />
for a friend or loved<br />
one for a wedding,<br />
birthday or anniversary?<br />
If so, there are<br />
some delightful shops<br />
bursting with great<br />
ideas to suit all budgets.<br />
If your budget is<br />
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Whatever occasion<br />
you are shopping for<br />
or getting ready for,<br />
Mexborough will meet<br />
your needs.<br />
It’s also the time of<br />
year when we turn our<br />
thoughts to holidays.<br />
If you’re looking for a<br />
last-minute deal or<br />
want to get ahead and<br />
book next year’s break,<br />
travel agent customer<br />
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the knowledge and expertise<br />
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perfect break.<br />
Forget the Internet,<br />
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Mexborough.<br />
Once it’s booked,<br />
you may want to start<br />
thinking about getting<br />
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For those of us in<br />
need of a little pampering,<br />
whether it’s a<br />
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The great thing<br />
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won’t find anywhere<br />
else.<br />
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owners care about<br />
their customers and<br />
offer a friendly and<br />
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getting to know everyone<br />
who uses their<br />
shops.<br />
Nowadays it can be<br />
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Mexborough High<br />
Street traders have a<br />
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If you have any<br />
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We all know that<br />
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why not invest in<br />
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Once you’re all<br />
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And don’t forget to<br />
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NOT everyone will feel comfortable readng<br />
my column this week—no change there<br />
hear you say—but in all seriousness this<br />
eek I want to draw your attention to poo.<br />
Yes, poo.<br />
You may have noticed people on TV adverts talkng<br />
about poo, a word which until very recently was<br />
robably considered a bit crude.<br />
But now, as GPs across the country aim to raise<br />
wareness about bowel cancer, people are being enouraged<br />
to be open about their poo.<br />
Dr Richard Cullen, NHS Rotherham cancer lead,<br />
aid: “Figures show that bowel cancer claims many<br />
ives locally every year which is why it’s so important<br />
eople aren’t afraid to discuss common symptoms<br />
hich relate to poo.<br />
“Anyone who has blood in their poo or looser poo<br />
hat has lasted for more than three weeks should<br />
rrange to see their doctor.<br />
“The chances are it’s nothing to worry about, but<br />
ou need to get checked out because early treatment<br />
an save lives.”<br />
In Rotherham there are around 190 cases of bowel<br />
ancer each year. In 2008 there were 68 deaths in the<br />
own.<br />
The disease affects both men and women and is<br />
esponsible for more than 13,000 deaths a year, makng<br />
it the UK’s second biggest cancer killer.<br />
Nine out of ten people diagnosed with bowel caner<br />
are aged over 55 and those with a family history<br />
re more at risk.<br />
The earlier the disease is diagnosed the more treatable<br />
it is. Nationally it is estimated that 1,700 lives<br />
could be saved if England’s bowel cancer survival rate<br />
matched the best in Europe.<br />
Dr Cullen added: “Many people think that if you<br />
have bowel cancer there is no hope but it’s important<br />
to remember that it is a curable disease—if it is diagnosed<br />
early.<br />
“By talking about symptoms, we hope that more<br />
people will come forward to seek advice. It’s very<br />
straightforward for your GP to examine you and determine<br />
whether to send you for further tests. Go<br />
with your instincts—if you are worried, then see your<br />
GP.”<br />
For more information visit www.nhs.uk/bowelcancer.<br />
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WEEKENDER POSTBAG<br />
Elected Mayor preferred<br />
Sir—In his letter (see Weekender, Februaray<br />
9) Cllr Holland is once again playing<br />
his favourite game of using dodgy figures<br />
to produce misleading percentages and<br />
using these to vilify the democratically<br />
elected Mayor of Doncaster.<br />
The pure personal hatred of the Mayor shows<br />
through in every venom-laden word he utters and<br />
demonstrates the mindset of many of the Labour<br />
Group who are more interested in harming the<br />
Mayor than working for the good of Doncaster.<br />
This was the verdict of the Corporate Governance<br />
Inspectors in April, 2010, when they investigated<br />
the reason for the disfunctionality of<br />
Doncaster Council.<br />
It would appear from<br />
Cllr Holland’s letter that<br />
as far as he is concerned,<br />
nothing much has<br />
changed.<br />
The total electorate of<br />
Doncaster at the local<br />
elections on May 5, 2011<br />
was 223,413. In the consultation<br />
the total votes<br />
cast in favour of a referendum<br />
was 1,098.<br />
This represents 0.49% of the electorate who actually<br />
voted for the referendum. The vast majority of<br />
the electorate abstained from voting for reasons<br />
known only to them.<br />
For Cllr Holland to claim that 90 per cent of the<br />
public is in favour of a referendum when 222,315 out<br />
of 223,413 either voted against a referendum or did<br />
not vote at all, is a distortion of the truth and shows<br />
his willingness to deceive. This demonstrates to me<br />
that he is not fit to hold public office.<br />
The truth is that the consultation was not advertised<br />
well and so many people were not aware that it<br />
was taking place at all, resulting in the fact that only<br />
0.55% of the electorate voted.<br />
The Labour Group used this to execute a carefullyplanned<br />
coup in which they organised their own supporters<br />
to vote in favour of a referendum, while most<br />
of the electorate did not know it was taking place.<br />
To hold a referendum will cost approximately<br />
£80,000.<br />
To waste this amount of money (which will have<br />
to be paid by cash-strapped Council Tax payers) in<br />
these difficult times is outrageous and demonstrates<br />
how little Cllr Holland cares about them.<br />
To describe the Mayor as right wing is ridiculous.<br />
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This is the system which brought us the Donnygate<br />
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Why should we go back to this discredited system,<br />
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I hope that the good people of Doncaster will<br />
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John Brennan, Ravens Walk,<br />
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Protest before it’s too late<br />
Sir—The NHS is being ruined before our<br />
very eyes. We are sleepwalking into a privatised<br />
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The Health and Social Care Bill is opposed by all<br />
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Association, Royal College of Nursing and the Royal<br />
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If it becomes law, it will change the NHS forever.<br />
People should wake up and protest before it’s too late.<br />
Please sign the petition at www.dropthebill.com<br />
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epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22670 calling on<br />
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Labour Councillor.<br />
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Kitchen: (9ft 10in x 7ft 4in) Which overlooks the<br />
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Available immediatley.<br />
£380 pcm<br />
Tel 07810 142964<br />
CONISBROUGH<br />
THREE<br />
BEDROOM<br />
TERRACE<br />
GCH.<br />
£450 PCM<br />
+ £450 BOND<br />
Tel 07904 999229<br />
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01709<br />
768003<br />
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OFFERS AROUND<br />
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Clubscene<br />
YOUR GUIDE<br />
TO WHO’S ON<br />
AROUND THE<br />
CLUBS<br />
OCD are a high Energy Entertainment that never<br />
stops!! Bringing you hits from The Beatles, JLS,<br />
Westlife, Take That, and many more.....<br />
They will be performing at Mexborough<br />
WMC on Saturday, February 25th.<br />
IMPERIAL<br />
CLUB &<br />
BREWERY<br />
Cliff St, Mexborough<br />
Friday, February 17th<br />
FAMILY<br />
PRIZE BINGO<br />
Plus Cash Games<br />
Eyes down at 9pm!<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
LAURA MARIE<br />
Superb Female<br />
Vocalist<br />
Sunday, February 19th<br />
BARNSLEY<br />
MUSIC CENTRE<br />
BRASS BAND<br />
Reunion Concert<br />
Wednesday, February 22nd<br />
BUSKERS NIGHT<br />
With this week's host<br />
GUS RYDER<br />
plus friends<br />
The Best<br />
Entertainment in<br />
Mexborough<br />
SUNDAY CARVERY<br />
12 - 3pm £4.95<br />
THURNSCOE<br />
CORONATION WMC<br />
STUART ST, THURNSCOE<br />
TEL 01709 892275<br />
Saturdays<br />
KARAOKE<br />
& DISCO<br />
8pm Start<br />
Sunday,<br />
February 19th<br />
SYMMETRY<br />
Miners<br />
Welfare<br />
DENABY<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
STEPHANIE<br />
SWEETING<br />
Sunday, February 19th<br />
DAMION<br />
FREE FUNCTION<br />
ROOM AVAILABLE<br />
WATH<br />
CENTRAL<br />
WMC<br />
5 Sandygate,<br />
Wath-upon-Dearne<br />
—————————<br />
Friday, February 17th<br />
DENISE<br />
JOHNSON<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
CARRIE<br />
MICHAELS<br />
SUNDAY BINGO<br />
Be in by 9pm<br />
Wednesday, February 22nd<br />
KARAOKE<br />
Sunday, February 26th<br />
COMEDIAN 2pm Start<br />
IVANHOE WMC<br />
Conisbrough<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
PICTURE<br />
THIS<br />
Excellent Duo<br />
Saturday, February 25th<br />
ADRENILIZE<br />
<br />
Ella began working professionally as a solo arst in 2007, and in that<br />
year won her rst two compeons, including Vocalist of the Year.<br />
In the summer of 2009, Ella became the resident female vocalist at Club<br />
Tropicana in Chapel St Leonards. working alongside great live musicians,<br />
dancers and singers. She has also successfully completed a contract for the<br />
Alea Casino singing for their James Bond themed corporate Christmas pares.<br />
She has connued to develop her voice with coaching from the highly<br />
accredited Jean Gillies of Melody Pop.<br />
Ella works both with backing tracks and Live musicians, performing songs<br />
of various genres, from the ies to the present day.<br />
She will be performing at Wombwell WMC on Sunday, February 19th.<br />
BURLINGTON<br />
CLUB<br />
HIGH STREET,<br />
WATH-UPON-<strong>DEARNE</strong><br />
TEL 01709 875101<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
STARDUST<br />
Sunday, February 19th<br />
ROBBIE H<br />
Thursday Evenings<br />
PRIZE BINGO<br />
Friday Nights &<br />
Sunday Lunchtimes<br />
BIG MONEY BINGO<br />
MEXBOROUGH WMC<br />
MAIN STREET,<br />
MEXBOROUGH<br />
01709 582136<br />
FRIDAY NIGHTS<br />
FAMILY BINGO<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
VIVA<br />
Top Show 3piece<br />
Sunday, February 19th<br />
KEVIN<br />
KITCHEN<br />
Top Vocal<br />
Entertainer<br />
Saturday, February 25th<br />
OCD<br />
Superb Band<br />
WEST MELTON W.M.<br />
CLUB (WESTVILLE)<br />
85 BARNSLEY ROAD,<br />
WATH-UPON-<strong>DEARNE</strong><br />
TEL 01709 872162<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
EBONY<br />
JORDAN<br />
Refurbished<br />
Lounge.<br />
FREE HIRE<br />
New Pool Table<br />
Now Installed<br />
INGS LANE SPORTS<br />
& SOCIAL CLUB<br />
01709 893478<br />
SUNDAYS ARE<br />
QUIZ NIGHTS<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
COMPLETE<br />
MADNESS<br />
Saturday, February 25th<br />
SEASIDE<br />
RENDEZVOUS<br />
Every Wednesday<br />
PRIZE BINGO<br />
Over £2,000 of<br />
Prizes<br />
Tuesdays &<br />
Thursdays<br />
BINGO<br />
Function Room<br />
Available<br />
GROVE SOCIAL CLUB<br />
MAPLE GROVE, CONISBROUGH<br />
Friday, February 17th<br />
SOUL NIGHT<br />
8pm TILL LATE<br />
All Welcome<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
LIVING THE DREAM<br />
Brilliant Male Duo<br />
Sunday, February 19th<br />
TONY WALSH<br />
Not To Be Missed<br />
WOMBWELL<br />
WMC<br />
25 Station Road,<br />
Wombwell.<br />
Tel: 01226 752181<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
JONATHAN<br />
CARROL<br />
Sunday, February 19th<br />
ELLA WALTERS<br />
Monday, February 20th<br />
ROBIN GOOD<br />
Wednesday & Friday<br />
Nights<br />
CASH BINGO<br />
Function Room<br />
Available<br />
RUSTY<br />
DUDLEY<br />
GOLDTHORPE<br />
01709 881990<br />
Friday, February 17th<br />
ROB STEPHENS<br />
Sunday,<br />
February 19th<br />
ROCK BAND<br />
VANQUISH<br />
3pm Start<br />
Monday,<br />
February 20th<br />
SOLOIST<br />
DARREN<br />
YORK<br />
2pm Start<br />
GOLDTHORPE<br />
UNION JACK<br />
(THE COMRADES)<br />
High St, Goldthorpe<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
AMY WARD<br />
No Cover Charge<br />
Friday, March 23rd<br />
DANNY<br />
WILDE<br />
Book early to avoid<br />
disappointment.<br />
Tickets £2.50<br />
behind bar<br />
Every Friday<br />
Texas Hold-Em<br />
Poker<br />
7.30pm start<br />
£5 No Limits<br />
THE ANGEL<br />
"Come Fly With<br />
The Angel"<br />
BOLTON-<br />
ON-<strong>DEARNE</strong><br />
Friday February 17th<br />
STACEY SQUIRES<br />
Saturday Night<br />
DISCO<br />
Sundays<br />
SKY FOOTBALL<br />
£1.99 Pint till 7pm<br />
Mondays—<br />
£1.99 Pint All Day<br />
Midweek—<br />
£1.99 Pint till 6pm<br />
"The next best thing<br />
to Heaven"<br />
HORSE &<br />
GROOM<br />
GOLDTHORPE<br />
S63 9NE<br />
TEL 01709 893247<br />
Tuesdays —<br />
SNOWBALL BINGO<br />
£65 within 47 numbers<br />
Thursdays<br />
COUNTRY &<br />
WESTERN<br />
with Pete Jones<br />
plus Quiz and<br />
Open The Box<br />
Fri, Sat and Sunday<br />
THE MEETING HOUR 7-8pm<br />
50p OFF ALL DRINKS<br />
Friday—DISCO with Mel<br />
Saturday—DISCO with Andy<br />
Sunday—DISCO with Frank<br />
THURNSCOE WMC<br />
Friday, February 17th<br />
HERE'S JONNY<br />
Saturday, February 18th<br />
Rock 'N' Roll Night<br />
BLACK CADILLACS<br />
Friday, February 24th<br />
ETON RIFLES<br />
Sunday, February 25th<br />
Rock 'N' Roll Night<br />
JUMP & JIVE
26 Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012<br />
ENTERtainment<br />
ALL THE<br />
ENTERTAINMENT<br />
<strong>NEW</strong>S FROM AROUND<br />
YOUR AREA<br />
q A TEAM of junior footballers had stars<br />
in their eyes when they heard that they<br />
could be travelling to France for the trip of<br />
a lifetime.<br />
Now officials of Mexborough Main Street FC are<br />
osting a charity music night to raise funds for the trip<br />
or a one-off tournament...and Stars In Our Eyes will be<br />
roviding the entertainment.<br />
The Denaby-based charity roadshow is bringing its<br />
istinctive brand of musical entertainment to Mexborugh<br />
Athletics Club on Saturday.<br />
Organiser Linda Carlton said: “We have a boys’ and a<br />
WISHING TRISH PREECE<br />
EVERY SUCCESS ON THE OPENING OF<br />
Mia Bella<br />
Designer Childrenswear<br />
Morley Place Consibrough<br />
at 10am<br />
SATURDAY 18th FEBRUARY<br />
Love and Best Wishes from all the family x<br />
girls’ team and both have been together for a number of<br />
years.<br />
“The girls are under 16s now and the boys are under<br />
17s so the trip to France is really aimed at giving them<br />
all some really fond memories of Mexborough Main<br />
Street FC before they all head off to College, University<br />
or in to work.<br />
“Now we’re just working as hard as we can to make<br />
the trip possible.”<br />
Linda revealed that the club will have to raise around<br />
£4,500 to make the trip to the Audruicq International<br />
Tournament—between April 7 and 10—a reality for the<br />
players.<br />
Tickets for Stars In Our Eyes night, which will be<br />
packed with tributes to musical legends from the past 50<br />
years, are £3 and can be bought on the night. Doors<br />
open at 7.30pm.<br />
Anyone willing to sponsor Mexborough Main Street<br />
FC can contact Linda on 0780 678 2726 or via email to<br />
carlin_2@hotmail.co.uk.<br />
Wombwell Coach Holidays Limited<br />
FREEPHONE: 0500 37 37 47 / 01226 753903<br />
20 TH FEB AMSTERDAM P&O 3 DAYS £79<br />
20 TH FEB YARMOUTH HAMILTON 5 DAYS H/B £149<br />
24 TH FEB SCARBROUGH DELMONT 4 DAYS H/B £169<br />
COMEDY WEEKEND FEATURING DUNCAN NORVELLE<br />
27 TH FEB TORQUAY GRESHAM 5 DAYS H/B £149<br />
3 RD MAR MYSTERY ????? 2 DAYS H/B £69<br />
5 TH MAR BRIGHTON RYL ALBION 5 DAYS H/B £179<br />
9 TH MAR BRIDLINGTON MONARCH 4 DAYS H/B £145<br />
14 TH MAR BRUGGE MINI CRUISE 3 DAYS £79<br />
17 TH MAR LONDON KENSINGTON 2 DAYS £99<br />
17 TH MAR MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL 2 DAYS H/B £79<br />
INCLUDES STAY AT LUXURY COUNTRY HOTEL, SUNDAY LUNCH, 2 EXCURSIONS,<br />
STRATFORD UPON AVON, WARWICKSHIRE<br />
19 TH MAR SOUTHPORT SCARISBRICK 5 DAYS H/B £179<br />
19 TH MAR SOUTHPORT P. O. WALES 5 DAYS H/B £184<br />
19 TH MAR BLACKPOOL EXP SAVOY 5 DAYS F/B £149<br />
26 TH MAR LLANDUDNO CHATSWORTH 5 DAYS H/B £169<br />
26 TH MAR LLANDUDNO GRAND 5 DAYS H/B £189<br />
ALL TOURS INCLUDE EXCURSIONS, FREE PICK/DROP OFF AT HOME (UNLESS STATED)<br />
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OPEN<br />
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CIRCLE<br />
Meditation,<br />
Awareness,<br />
Spiritual Healing<br />
and Readings<br />
Montgomery Hall,<br />
Wath-upon-Dearne<br />
THURSDAYS at 7pm<br />
Tel 07849 377981<br />
for details<br />
<br />
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L.L. TRAVEL<br />
The Original Minicruise Specialists<br />
WINTER 2012<br />
OSTEND/PJ’s/BRUGGE Feb 19th-21st 2012 £58.00<br />
Visit the Belgian resort of Ostend, calling at PJ’s for chocolates,<br />
along with a visit to the medieval city of Brugge.<br />
OSTEND/PJ’s/SLUIS Mar 4th-6th 2012 £58.00<br />
Visit the Belgian resort of Ostend, calling at PJ’s for chocolates,<br />
along with a visit to the southern Dutch town of Sluis.<br />
OSTEND/PJ’s/BRUGGE March 18th-20th 2012 £58.00<br />
(MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL)<br />
Visit the Belgian resort of Ostend, calling at PJ’s for chocolates,<br />
along with a visit to the medieval city of Brugge.<br />
OSTEND/PJ’s/SLUIS March 23rd-25th 2012<br />
(Friday Night) £75.00 Visit the Belgian resort of Ostend,<br />
calling at PJ’s for chocolates, along with a visit to the southern<br />
Dutch town of Sluis.<br />
OSTEND/PJ’s/BRUGGE March 25th-27th 2012 £58.00<br />
Visit the Belgian resort of Ostend, calling at PJ’s for chocolates,<br />
along with a visit to the medieval city of Brugge.<br />
AMSTERDAM/KEUKENHOF/TULIP FIELD<br />
April 1st-3rd 2012 £69.00<br />
Visit the capital of the Netherlands along with the beautiful<br />
Keukenhof <strong>Park</strong> in full bloom.<br />
OSTEND/PJ’s/BRUGGE April 8th-10th 2012 £66.00<br />
Visit the Belgian resort of Ostend, calling at PJ’s for chocolates,<br />
along with a visit to the medieval city of Brugge.<br />
OSTEND (LONG STAY) April 8th-12th 2012 £189.00<br />
Stay in the Belgian resort of Ostend for three nights with<br />
optional visits to Brugge, Brussels and Antwerp.<br />
OSTEND/PJ’s/BRUGGE April 22nd-24th 2012 £66.00<br />
Visit the Belgian resort of Ostend, calling at PJ’s for chocolates,<br />
along with a visit to the medieval city of Brugge.<br />
20 Melton Street, Mexborough,<br />
South Yorkshire S64 0EZ.<br />
Telephone (01709) 585359<br />
A BAND well<br />
known for its distinctive<br />
red, black<br />
and gold uniform is<br />
bringing its brand of<br />
live music to the<br />
stage this weekend.<br />
The Barnsley Metropolitan<br />
Band will perform<br />
at The Lamproom<br />
Theatre’s Sunday Bandstand<br />
at 7.30pm.<br />
The evening is billed<br />
as varied entertainment<br />
with a selection of pieces<br />
to suit all tastes.<br />
The band, whose<br />
members range from ten<br />
to 60 years of age, perform<br />
up to 30 shows a<br />
year at local, regional and<br />
national events.<br />
Members organise<br />
their own community<br />
events, including Bandfest,<br />
a non-competitive<br />
festival of band music.<br />
Tickets are £10 and<br />
available from the box<br />
office on Westgate,<br />
Barnsley, or by contacting<br />
01226 200075.<br />
For more information<br />
about the band visit<br />
www.barnsleymetband.c<br />
o.uk.<br />
The band is pictured<br />
above at Penistone Show,<br />
one of its many annual<br />
events.
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ENTERtainment<br />
SMACKDOWN superstars from Ultimate<br />
restling Entertainment will be hosting a<br />
pecial show to mark their birthday.<br />
The Rotherham-based company will be hosting its<br />
iggest show yet to celebrate its three-year anniverary<br />
with wrestling stars from the UK and abroad to<br />
ompete in the event.<br />
The UWE and its training schools have been workng<br />
to give young people across South Yorkshire the<br />
pportunity of a wrestling career.<br />
Big American wrestling name, SC Supreme (picured)<br />
will be making his first exclusive visit to the UK<br />
o compete alongside Sheffield TV star, Kris Travis<br />
nd Mexborough’s teenage sensation Mystique (aka<br />
rad Severns).<br />
The event will consist of a championship match,<br />
heavyweight challenge and a tag team clash in order<br />
o recreate the wrestling action seen each week on<br />
opular wrestling programme WWE.<br />
A spokesman said: “We will be bringing the best<br />
how to town to give something back to the public<br />
or all their support.<br />
“This is a family event, with children being more<br />
han welcome to attend the unmissable show.”<br />
The event is on Saturday from 7pm at the Majestic<br />
uite, Bank Street, Mexborough.<br />
Tickets are now available from the venue.<br />
Frampton’s<br />
Tel/Fax: 01226 360901<br />
Feb 24th-27th Blackpool, Hotel Belvedere, Winter Warmer......£109<br />
Mar 12th-16th Gt Yarmouth, Victoria Hotel............................£159<br />
Apr 2nd-6th Eastborne, Imperial Hotel ....................................£189<br />
Apr 13th-16th Gt Yarmouth, Waverley Hotel ..........................£139<br />
Apr 23rd-27th Gt Yarmouth, Victoria Hotel............................£175<br />
May 7th-11th St Anne’s, Clifton <strong>Park</strong> Hotel .............................£229<br />
May 15th-19th Scotland, Duke of Gordon Hotel ......................£279<br />
May 28th-June 1st Ireland, Dunboyne Castle, 4 , swimming pool...£379<br />
June 4th-8th Isle of Wight, Trouville Hotel ..............................£239<br />
June 18th-22nd Weston S. Mare, Royal Grosvenor Hotel .......£229<br />
Gee Vee Travel<br />
22 HIGH STREET,<br />
GOLDTHORPE.<br />
Tel (01709)<br />
888150<br />
or (01226) 287403<br />
DOOR-TO-DOOR PICK-UP ON ALL TOURS<br />
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DAY TRIPS 2012<br />
Feb, Wed 22nd CHESTER ZOO (COACH ONLY) . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Feb, Thur 23rd SCARBOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Feb, Sat 25th YORK & McARTHUR GLEN OUTLET . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Feb, Sun 26th SKEGNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Feb, Wed 29th BURY MARKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Mar, Sat 3rd TRAFFORD CENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Mar, Mon 5th BAKEWELL MKT & CHATSWORTH . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Mar, Wed 7th SKIPTON MKT & HAWORTH . . . . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Mar, Sat 10th BIRMINGHAM SHOPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Mar, Sun 11th LAKES & WINDERMERE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Mar, Wed 14th NOTTINGHAM SHOPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Mar, Sat 17th CHESTER SHOPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Mar, Sun 18th STRATFORD UPON AVON . . . . . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Mar, Mon 19th PICKERING & SCARBOROUGH . . . . . . . . .£10.00<br />
Dec, Sat 29th BRADFORD ALHAMBRA. “SLEEPING BEAUTY”<br />
PANTOMIME. ALL SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£35.00<br />
TOURS 2012<br />
24th-26th Feb BLACKPOOL Harlands Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£55.00<br />
27th Feb-2nd Mar BLACKPOOL Valron Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . .£115.00<br />
27th Feb-2nd Mar I.O.W. Marina Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£140.00<br />
27th Feb-2nd Mar LLANDUDNO Four Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£130.00<br />
27th Feb-2nd Mar W.S.M. Sandringham Hotel £1 BAR!! . . . .£148.00<br />
27th Feb-2nd Mar YARMOUTH Swanvale Lodge . . . . . . . . . .£110.00<br />
27th Feb-2nd Mar BLACKPOOL Harlands Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . .£99.00<br />
5th-9th Mar TORQUAY Kistor Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£151.00<br />
5th-9th Mar YARMOUTH Swanvale Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£110.00<br />
5th-9th Mar BRIDLINGTON Balmoral Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£181.00<br />
9th-11th Mar BLACKPOOL Harlands Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£60.00<br />
11th-16th Mar SOUTHPORT The Talbot Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . .£143.00<br />
11th-16th Mar BLACKPOOL Valron Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£119.00<br />
12th-16th Mar WEYMOUTH Carlton Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£154.00<br />
12th-16th Mar TORQUAY Grosvenor Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£151.00<br />
12th-16th Mar BOURNEMOUTH Belvedere Hotel . . . . . . . . . .£200.00<br />
12th-16th Mar GREAT YARMOUTH Swanvale Lodge . . . . . . . .£110.00<br />
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BEAT THESE FOR VALUE<br />
15th-19th Mar Eastbourne, Haddon Hall Hotel, 1st class hotel,<br />
situated opposite the Band Stand, DBB, all rooms p/f, colour TV, etc,<br />
central heating, lift to all floors, entertainment ............................£185<br />
26th-30th Mar Torquay, Ashley Court Hotel (2 star), 1st class<br />
family run hotel, situated near sea front, Abbey gardens & town centre,<br />
DBB, all rooms p/f, colour TV etc, central heating, lift & entertainment<br />
................................................................................................£130<br />
9th-13th Apr Gretna, Gretna Hall Hotel, (3 star) Easter, 1st class<br />
family run hotel, situated in its own grounds, DBB, all rooms p/f, colour<br />
TV etc, central heating, lift & entertainment .............................. £188<br />
4th-7th May (B/holiday) Llandudno, Ambassador Hotel<br />
(Extravaganza) ...................................................................... £160<br />
All Enquiries<br />
Tel: 01709 585468 or 894552<br />
ALL THE<br />
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<strong>NEW</strong>S FROM AROUND<br />
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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS BIRTHDAY GREETINGS BIRTHDAY GREETINGS<br />
Bev DOWNING<br />
HAPPY<br />
50th<br />
MUM<br />
for FEBRUARY 22nd<br />
LOTS OF LOVE<br />
– From Adam,<br />
Jade and all the<br />
Family xxxx<br />
have a<br />
great day<br />
Susan<br />
HARVEY<br />
on February 20th<br />
Love Terry, sons,<br />
partners and<br />
grandchildren<br />
February 19th<br />
Our Louise<br />
(Hobson)<br />
is50<br />
HAPPY BIRTHDAY<br />
WE ALL LOVE YOU<br />
LOADS<br />
- From all the family,<br />
Annie and Patch.<br />
Marlene<br />
Jones<br />
is ...<br />
70<br />
17.2.2012<br />
Have a great birthday<br />
LOVE YOU LOADS & LOADS<br />
Bryn, Michelle, Neil, Darrell,<br />
Julie, Lee, Roseanne, Davy,<br />
Tom, Keeley, Gilly & Benji<br />
x x x x x<br />
look who’s<br />
50<br />
Julie<br />
PRICE<br />
(nee Watkin)<br />
happy<br />
birthday<br />
February 17th<br />
–– Love from Ged x, Aaron x, Chloe x<br />
HAPPY BIRTHDAY<br />
–– Mum x, Dad x, Stephen x,<br />
Michelle x, Emma & Laura x<br />
February 17th<br />
Happy 60th<br />
Birthday<br />
Angela<br />
Kelly<br />
February 19th<br />
To the best wife, mum,<br />
nanan and greatnanan.<br />
Love from<br />
all of us<br />
x x x x x<br />
Bob<br />
PARKER<br />
is<br />
50<br />
February 22nd<br />
HAPPY<br />
BIRTHDAY<br />
all my love<br />
–– Karen and all<br />
the family<br />
xxxxx<br />
Amelia<br />
May<br />
Robinson<br />
Happy 1st<br />
birthday, Princess<br />
February 17th<br />
LOADS OF LOVE &<br />
KISSES, SWEETIE<br />
- From Great-<br />
Gran and<br />
Grandad xx<br />
Louise<br />
SPIBY<br />
HAPPY<br />
40th<br />
BIRTHDAY<br />
MUMMY<br />
February 19th<br />
ALL OUR LOVE<br />
–– Steph, Dillon and Darcy xxx<br />
Louise<br />
SPIBY<br />
Have a fab<br />
40th<br />
Birthday<br />
fossil!<br />
LOTS OF LOVE<br />
— Dale xxxx<br />
PLEASE NOTE:<br />
The deadline for acceptance of<br />
Family Notices is now 4pm on the<br />
TUESDAY<br />
prior to publication — THANK YOU<br />
Amelia May<br />
ROBINSON<br />
1<br />
on<br />
FEBRUARY 17th<br />
Happy first birthday<br />
to our little angel<br />
LOTS OF LOVE<br />
& KISSES<br />
Mammy, Daddy,<br />
Granny, Grandad,<br />
Uncle Dale, Auntie<br />
Anna Marie xxxxxx<br />
COMING OF AGE<br />
look who’s<br />
Megan<br />
ROBINSON<br />
on February 17th<br />
LOTS OF LOVE<br />
Mam, Dad,<br />
Dayne, Carly,<br />
Nannan, Marcus,<br />
Steph, Jordan,<br />
Buster, auntie,<br />
uncles, cousins,<br />
family & friends<br />
xxxxx<br />
look who’s<br />
21<br />
February 22nd<br />
Kyeran<br />
WELLS<br />
Don’t get too<br />
drunk !!!<br />
LOVE from all of us xxxx<br />
DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY<br />
Congratulations on your<br />
Diamond Wedding Anniversary<br />
Joan & Brian<br />
Hodkin<br />
FEBRUARY 16th<br />
To Mam and Dad<br />
LOTS OF LOVE<br />
Diane, Mick, Brian, Denise, Ellen,<br />
Vicky and great-grandchildren<br />
xxx<br />
Sam & Ivy Patrickson<br />
HAPPY<br />
DIAMOND<br />
WEDDING<br />
ANNIVERSARY<br />
Mum and Dad,<br />
for<br />
February 23rd<br />
LOVE AND<br />
BEST<br />
WISHES<br />
- Graham, Jill,<br />
Geoff and<br />
families xxxx<br />
COMING OF<br />
AGE<br />
happy<br />
birthday<br />
Rebecca<br />
NICHOLS<br />
February 17th<br />
LOVE YOU LOADS<br />
Nanan and Papsi xxx<br />
IN MEMORIAM<br />
PEARSON<br />
Janice<br />
4.12.55-21.2.09.<br />
A thousand<br />
loving memories,<br />
Stored up in<br />
our hearts,<br />
To take out and<br />
live again,<br />
Whenever the<br />
tears start.<br />
MISS YOU<br />
FOREVER, JAN.<br />
—Love, Gill,<br />
Dave, Scott, Sarah<br />
and their families<br />
xxxx<br />
Family<br />
Announcements<br />
appearing on<br />
these pages<br />
also appear on<br />
our website.<br />
IN MEMORIAM<br />
KELLY David<br />
9.11.1937 - 21.2.2007<br />
We thank God for<br />
your life,<br />
Your courage,<br />
Your inspiration,<br />
and the joy you<br />
brought us.<br />
Infinity and beyond<br />
Treasured<br />
memories of a<br />
special wife<br />
and mum<br />
PEARSON<br />
Janice<br />
February 21st,<br />
2009.<br />
Loving memories<br />
never die,<br />
As years roll on<br />
and days pass by,<br />
In our hearts a<br />
memory is kept,<br />
Of the one we<br />
love and will<br />
never forget.<br />
—Love from<br />
Cliff, Callum,<br />
Chloé xxx
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IN MEMORIAM<br />
NORMAN David V.<br />
February 12th,<br />
2010<br />
As each day<br />
dawns and<br />
starts anew,<br />
And as it closes<br />
we think of you,<br />
In hours<br />
between, no<br />
matter where,<br />
Deep in our<br />
hearts you are<br />
always there.<br />
LOVE AND<br />
MISS YOU<br />
ALWAYS.<br />
- Ellen, Sharon, David, Alison and<br />
grandchildren.<br />
TONKINSON,<br />
Phyliss<br />
February 19th, 2007<br />
February comes with sad regret,<br />
This day and month we’ll never forget,<br />
With aching hearts and tears unseen,<br />
Wishing for years that should<br />
have been,<br />
You are not just a memory,<br />
or part of the past,<br />
We will remember you as long<br />
as life lasts.<br />
LOVE AND MISS YOU.<br />
- Billy, Caroline,<br />
Carl and lads,<br />
Neil, Sharon and lads.<br />
x x x x x x x x<br />
COOKE<br />
Joyce<br />
Special<br />
memories for<br />
February 17th<br />
One year has<br />
passed since<br />
that sad day,<br />
But those we<br />
love don’t<br />
go away,<br />
Time heals they<br />
say but not<br />
for us,<br />
The memories<br />
cling and so<br />
does love.<br />
LOVED AND<br />
MISSED<br />
ALWAYS<br />
– All your<br />
loving family<br />
xxx<br />
MELTON<br />
Carl Richard<br />
17-02-02.<br />
Ten years<br />
have passed,<br />
But in my heart<br />
a memory is kept,<br />
Of the son I loved<br />
and will<br />
never forget.<br />
GOD BLESS.<br />
—Dad x<br />
TAYLOR<br />
Amelia Joyce<br />
Treasured memories<br />
of a much loved<br />
wife, mum,<br />
grandmum and<br />
great-grandmum,<br />
who died on<br />
February 23rd,<br />
2003.<br />
DEARLY MISSED.<br />
—Everloving<br />
husband<br />
and family.<br />
IN MEMORIAM<br />
WALKER<br />
Graham<br />
February 14th.<br />
Silent memories<br />
true and tender,<br />
Just to show we<br />
still remember.<br />
–Love, mam,<br />
Bob, Bev,<br />
Charlotte,<br />
sons<br />
Lee,<br />
Nathen<br />
xxx<br />
More<br />
Family<br />
Notices<br />
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over the<br />
page<br />
BIRTHDAY<br />
MEMORY<br />
BIRTHDAY<br />
MEMORY<br />
70TH BIRTHDAY<br />
MEMORIES<br />
PEARSON<br />
David<br />
17-02-1942.<br />
We have such<br />
lovely memories,<br />
Of happier times<br />
in the past,<br />
Memories of all the<br />
good times we shared,<br />
I thought would<br />
always last.<br />
Although these words<br />
don’t seem too much,<br />
I hope in some<br />
small way,<br />
They show how much<br />
we loved you,<br />
And are missed<br />
every day.<br />
And so, we’re<br />
thinking of you,<br />
The one we loved<br />
so much,<br />
You brought such joy<br />
and happiness,<br />
To all the lives<br />
you touched.<br />
LOVE ALWAYS.<br />
–Your devoted wife<br />
Betty, your children,<br />
grandchildren and<br />
great-grandsons xxxx<br />
Loving birthday memories<br />
WOODHEAD Betty<br />
February 18th<br />
If tears could wash<br />
away our pain,<br />
We would not feel<br />
such hurt again,<br />
The heartbreak<br />
felt since you’ve<br />
been gone,<br />
We wouldn’t wish<br />
on anyone,<br />
But today is your<br />
birthday,<br />
So we’ll have<br />
to be brave.<br />
HAPPY BIRTHDAY<br />
FOR A VERY SPECIAL WIFE,<br />
MUM AND NAN<br />
Of all the wives and mothers in the world we<br />
was lucky to get the best.<br />
- Love Dennis, son, daughters and<br />
grandchildren x x x x<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
ELLIS Arthur<br />
The family of the late Arthur Ellis would<br />
sincerely like to thank Pam, Lydia,<br />
Morris and Rita, cousin Liz, Betty, Les,<br />
Carol and all other carers for their help<br />
and kindness. Thanks to Mary Ellen and<br />
all the other district nurses and all staff<br />
on Ward 6 at DRI and Wentworth and<br />
Adwick Wards at the Montagu Hospital,<br />
Mexborough, for the care given to<br />
Arthur. Many thanks our many family<br />
and friends who have phoned, written and<br />
visited, also to Trevor Dudhill for his<br />
words of comfort, Flowers by Lucy for<br />
the floral tributes and Clive Kirk and his<br />
staff at Turners Funeral Service,<br />
Conisbrough, for their help with the<br />
funeral arrangements. Many thanks for<br />
everything to all involved.<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
VICCARS David George<br />
To my husband, cousins and family, friends,<br />
neighbours, the Parish Hall Indoor Bowling<br />
Club and the congregation of Christ Church,<br />
Brampton, I extend my heartfelt thanks for<br />
all the love and support you gave to myself<br />
and my father. You all helped turn a sad and<br />
painful experience into a celebration of love<br />
and life. As I said at the funeral service, my<br />
father would have been overwhelmed at the<br />
outpouring of love.<br />
I also extend my sincere thanks to the staff<br />
of Ward 24, Barnsley General Hospital,<br />
Abacus Care, Macmillan Cancer Support,<br />
Rotherham and the Rotherham Hospice for<br />
easing my father's final days.<br />
A special thanks to Peter Bold, the former<br />
vicar of the parish, for returning to the parish<br />
to conduct the funeral services and for<br />
making a sombre occasion into a personal<br />
one of warmth and caring.<br />
Thank you to C. Beaumont and Sons, Funeral<br />
Directors, for their sensitivity, professionalism<br />
and efficiency which was so comforting and<br />
to Jill, to whom I entrusted the care of my<br />
father whilst I was overseas, you are indeed<br />
an angel and words can never thank you<br />
enough for everything you did.<br />
To the "lovely man" and "true gentleman"<br />
who was my father.<br />
What would I give if I could say,<br />
Hello dad in the same old way,<br />
To hear your voice and see your smile,<br />
To sit with you and chat a while.<br />
So, you who have a father,<br />
Cherish him with care,<br />
For you'll never know the heartache,<br />
Till you see his empty chair.<br />
LOVE FOREVER.<br />
—Your daughter Angela.<br />
Donations of £650 were made to the<br />
Rotherham Hospice and £650 to Macmillan<br />
Cancer Support in memory of my dad.<br />
KELSEY Hilda<br />
The family of Hilda would sincerely<br />
like to thank family, friends and<br />
neighbours for messages of sympathy<br />
and beautiful flowers at this sad time.<br />
Thanks also to Dr Kiru, district nurses,<br />
Rotherham General Hospital, Anne,<br />
Rosie, Judith and Sue from CARATS.<br />
Special thanks to Fr Michael Childs for<br />
his comforting service and to Darren at<br />
C. T. Butterfield and Sons, Funeral<br />
Directors, for his care and kindness.<br />
PARKIN Ian<br />
Of Goodwin Crescent, Swinton,<br />
passed away on February 6th, 2012,<br />
aged 53 years. The funeral took<br />
place at St Margaret's Church,<br />
Swinton, on February 13th, 2012.<br />
We would like to thank<br />
C. T. Butterfield and Sons, also<br />
Fr Chris Barley for the service and<br />
also all who attended. With thanks<br />
from all Ian's brothers and sisters.<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
MELLOR<br />
Jack<br />
Loving husband, father<br />
and grandfather, died<br />
on February 7th,<br />
at Barnsley<br />
General Hospital.<br />
Mrs J. Mellor and<br />
family would like to<br />
thank all the staff on<br />
Ward 32, Barnsley<br />
General Hospital,<br />
for all their care<br />
and support.<br />
OBITUARIES<br />
To place a notice<br />
on these pages<br />
please call<br />
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Office<br />
84 High Street,<br />
Mexborough,<br />
with all your<br />
details or<br />
telephone<br />
01709 571111<br />
for more<br />
information<br />
ASHCROFT Arnold<br />
Passed away at Broom Lane Nursing<br />
Home, Rotherham, on February 12th,<br />
2012, with his loving family by his<br />
side, Arnold Ashcroft ('Dangerous<br />
Arnold'), aged 92 years, formerly of<br />
Wombwell and latterly of<br />
Mexborough. The funeral service will<br />
take place at Ardsley Crematorium,<br />
Barnsley, on Friday, February 24th,<br />
2012, at 2pm. Family flowers only<br />
please, donations in lieu to<br />
Mexborough Day Centre. Enquiries to<br />
C. T. Butterfield and Sons, 1-9 Wood<br />
Street, Swinton. 01709 571777.<br />
HOMER Kenneth (Ken)<br />
Died peacefully after a long illness on<br />
February 11th, 2012, aged 72 years; a very<br />
well known gentleman of the Conisbrough<br />
and Denaby Main areas, he was the<br />
beloved husband of Alice and a dear<br />
brother-in-law and friend.<br />
May he rest in peace.<br />
The funeral service will take place in<br />
St Peter's Church, Conisbrough, followed<br />
by cremation at Rotherham Crematorium,<br />
date and time to be confirmed. The family<br />
request donations in lieu of flowers please<br />
for The Prop Group (a young onset<br />
dementia group charity). All enquiries to<br />
Turners Funeral Service, Conisbrough.<br />
Tel: 01709 770011.<br />
ROWE Ken<br />
Died peacefully on February 6th, 2012, in<br />
Doncaster Royal Infirmary, aged 82<br />
years; a very well known gentleman of<br />
both the Denaby Main and Conisbrough<br />
areas, he was a devoted brother to Hilda<br />
and a dear uncle and great-uncle.<br />
The funeral service will take place in<br />
St Peter's Church, Conisbrough, on<br />
Friday, February 17th, at 10.15am,<br />
followed by cremation at Rotherham<br />
Crematorium. The family request<br />
donations in lieu of flowers for the Dogs<br />
Trust, please forward to funeral director.<br />
All enquiries to Turners Funeral Service,<br />
Conisbrough. Tel: 01709 770011.
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OBITUARIES<br />
DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS<br />
FUNERAL DIRECTORS<br />
WATSON Leah<br />
(née Cooper)<br />
Passed away peacefully on February<br />
13th, 2012, aged 95 years; a very well<br />
known lady of the Swinton area and the<br />
beloved wife of the late Ernest Watson<br />
and a wonderful mum, nana, great-nana<br />
and special friend to many.<br />
"She will be missed by all of us."<br />
May she rest in peace.<br />
A funeral service will take place at<br />
St Margaret's Church, Swinton, on<br />
Thursday, February 23rd, at 2pm,<br />
followed by interment in<br />
Swinton Churchyard.<br />
WORDSWORTH<br />
Winifred Margaret (Win)<br />
Died peacefully after a long illness in<br />
Rotherham General Hospital, on<br />
February 3rd, 2012, aged 89 years; a<br />
very well known lady of the<br />
Mexborough area, she was the beloved<br />
wife of Eric, a devoted mum to Brian<br />
and a dear friend to many. The funeral<br />
service will take place in St John the<br />
Baptist Church, Mexborough, on<br />
Wednesday, February 22nd, at 1pm,<br />
followed by cremation at Rotherham<br />
Crematorium at 2pm. Floral tributes<br />
welcome please. All enquiries to<br />
Turners Funeral Service, Conisbrough.<br />
Tel: 01709 770011.<br />
UNWIN Peter<br />
Passed away at Rotherham Hospice, on<br />
February 8th, 2012, aged 75 years, of<br />
Denaby and formerly of Swinton; much<br />
loved husband of Joan and a dear father<br />
and grandad. The funeral service will<br />
take place at St Margaret's Church,<br />
Swinton, on Friday, February 17th,<br />
2012, at 12 noon, followed by<br />
cremation at Rotherham Crematorium.<br />
Family flowers only please, donations in<br />
lieu to Rotherham Hospice. Enquiries to<br />
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on February 2nd,<br />
2012, aged 83, of<br />
Harlington.<br />
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on February 14th,<br />
2012, at Ardsley<br />
Crematorium,<br />
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Mourners were<br />
immediate family<br />
and friends.<br />
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by D. H. MacCabe<br />
of Thurnscoe.<br />
HALL — The death<br />
occurred at Barnsley<br />
General Hospital, on<br />
February 15th, 2012, of<br />
Mrs Kathleen Hall, of<br />
Roman Street, Thurnscoe,<br />
aged 71 years. The<br />
funeral service was held<br />
on Wednesday, February<br />
15th, 2012, at<br />
Goldthorpe Parish<br />
Church, followed by<br />
interment in Boltonupon-Dearne<br />
Cemetery,<br />
and was conducted by<br />
Fr Carl Schaefer. Funeral<br />
arrangements were<br />
by Frank Hoyland<br />
Funeral Director, Boltonupon-Dearne,<br />
01709 890463.<br />
JAMES — The death<br />
occurred at home on<br />
February 2nd, 2012, of<br />
Mrs Mary Kathleen<br />
James, of The Crescent,<br />
Bolton-upon-Dearne,<br />
aged 82 years. The<br />
funeral service was held<br />
on Tuesday, February<br />
14th, 2012, at Ardsley<br />
Crematorium, Barnsley,<br />
and was conducted by<br />
Fr Carl Schaefer. Funeral<br />
arrangements were<br />
by Frank Hoyland Funeral<br />
Director, Boltonupon-Dearne<br />
S63 8DB.<br />
Tel. 01709 890463.<br />
KING — Mr Ian Cameron<br />
King, aged 45,<br />
formerly of Queen<br />
Street, Thurnscoe, died<br />
at Barnsley General<br />
Hospital, on February<br />
2nd. Cremation took<br />
place at Ardsley<br />
Crematorium, Barnsley,<br />
on February 9th, following<br />
a service at St<br />
Hilda's Church, conducted<br />
by Fr A. <strong>Park</strong>inson.<br />
Funeral arrangements<br />
by Ian Hammerton.<br />
Goldthorpe.<br />
RYLETT — The death<br />
occurred on January<br />
27th, 2012, at Rotherham<br />
General Hospital,<br />
of Mr Kenneth Rylett,<br />
aged 91 years, formerly<br />
of Wilton Close,<br />
Rawmarsh. The funeral<br />
took place at Rotherham<br />
Crematorium, on Friday,<br />
February 10th, 2012,<br />
conducted by Rev Alistair<br />
Sharp. Mourners<br />
were immediate family<br />
and friends. Funeral<br />
arrangements were by<br />
C. T. Butterfield and<br />
Sons, 1-9 Wood Street,<br />
Swinton. 01709 571777.<br />
ELWELL — Mr Jack<br />
Elwell, aged 92, of<br />
Bolton, died at Barnsley<br />
General Hospital, on<br />
February 4th. Cremation<br />
took place at Ardsley<br />
Crematorium, Barnsley,<br />
on February 16th, Rev<br />
R. Booker officiated.<br />
Funeral arrangements<br />
by Ian Hammerton,<br />
Goldthorpe.<br />
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PARKIN — The death<br />
occurred on February<br />
6th, 2012, at Rotherham<br />
General Hospital, of Mr<br />
Ian Harold <strong>Park</strong>in, aged<br />
53 years, of Swinton.<br />
The funeral took place<br />
at St Margaret's Church,<br />
with interment in Swinton<br />
Churchyard, on<br />
Monday, February 13th,<br />
2012, conducted by Fr<br />
Chris Barley. Mourners<br />
were immediate family<br />
and friends. Funeral<br />
arrangements were by<br />
C. T. Butterfield and<br />
Sons, 1-9 Wood Street,<br />
Swinton. 01709 571777.<br />
POOLE — The death<br />
occurred on January<br />
29th, 2012, at Rotherham<br />
General Hospital,<br />
of Mrs Kathleen Poole,<br />
aged 90 years, of<br />
Herringthorpe. The funeral<br />
took place at<br />
Rotherham Crematorium,<br />
on Monday, February<br />
13th, 2012, conducted<br />
by Fr Des Sexton.<br />
Mourners were immediate<br />
family and friends.<br />
Funeral arrangements<br />
were by C. T. Butterfield<br />
and Sons, 1-9 Wood<br />
Street, Swinton. 01709<br />
571777.<br />
PRESTON, Henry —<br />
Harry Preston, of Chaddesdon<br />
Walk, Denaby<br />
Main, died on January<br />
23rd, 2012, in Doncaster<br />
Royal Infirmary, aged 85<br />
years. The funeral service<br />
was held at All<br />
Saints Church, Denaby<br />
Main, on Thursday,<br />
February 9th, followed<br />
by cremation at Rotherham<br />
Crematorium, conducted<br />
by Rev R.<br />
Davies. Funeral arrangements<br />
by Turners<br />
Funeral Service, Conisbrough.<br />
Tel: 01709 770011.<br />
FOSTER — Mr Pete<br />
Foster, aged 75, of<br />
Thurnscoe, died at<br />
Barnsley Hospice, on<br />
January 31st. Interment<br />
took place at Thurnscoe<br />
Cemetery, on February<br />
6th, following a service<br />
at St Helen's Church,<br />
conducted by Mr Paul<br />
Mellars. Funeral arrangements<br />
by Ian Hammerton<br />
. Goldthorpe.<br />
LUPTON — The death<br />
occurred on January<br />
30th, 2012, at Rotherham<br />
General Hospital,<br />
of Mr Kenneth 'Ken'<br />
Lupton , aged 74 years,<br />
of Swinton. The funeral<br />
took place at Rotherham<br />
Crematorium, on Friday,<br />
February 10th, 2012,<br />
conducted by Mr John<br />
Spence. Mourners were<br />
immediate family and<br />
friends. Funeral arrangements<br />
were by C.<br />
T. Butterfield and Sons,<br />
1-9 Wood Street,<br />
Swinton. 01709 571777.<br />
SARJANTSON — The<br />
death occurred on January<br />
21st, 2012, at home,<br />
of Mr Ian Richard<br />
Sarjantson, aged 65<br />
years, of Wadworth. The<br />
funeral took place at St<br />
John the Baptist<br />
Church, with interment<br />
in Wadworth Churchyard,<br />
on Tuesday, February<br />
14th, 2012, conducted<br />
by Rev Alun<br />
Price and Mrs Jane<br />
Price. Mourners were<br />
immediate family and<br />
friends. Funeral arrangements<br />
were by C.<br />
T. Butterfield and Sons,<br />
1-9 Wood Street,<br />
Swinton. 01709 571777.<br />
ELLIS — Arthur Ellis, of<br />
Sheffield Road, Conisbrough,<br />
died on January<br />
30th, 2012, in Montagu<br />
Hospital, Mexborough,<br />
aged 86 years. The<br />
funeral service was held<br />
on Wednesday, February<br />
8th, in St Peter's<br />
Church, Conisbrough,<br />
followed by interment in<br />
Conisbrough Cemetery,<br />
conducted by Mr Trevor<br />
Dudhill. Funeral arrangements<br />
by Turners<br />
Funeral Service, Conisbrough.<br />
Tel: 01709 770011.<br />
SICS — The death<br />
occurred on February<br />
5th, 2012, at Doncaster<br />
Royal Infirmary, of Mr<br />
Carl Stewart Sics, aged<br />
61 years, of Harlington.<br />
The funeral took place<br />
at St Peter's Church,<br />
with interment in Barnburgh<br />
Cemetery, on<br />
Monday, February 13th,<br />
2012, conducted by Mr<br />
Philip Fawcett. Mourners<br />
were immediate<br />
family and friends.<br />
Funeral arrangements<br />
were by C. T. Butterfield<br />
and Sons, 1-9 Wood<br />
Street, Swinton. 01709<br />
571777.<br />
NOBLE, — Marjorie<br />
Noble, of Markham Avenue,<br />
Conisbrough, died<br />
on January 26th, 2012,<br />
at her own residence,<br />
aged 88 years. The<br />
funeral service was held<br />
at All Saints' Church,<br />
Denaby Main, on Thursday,<br />
February 9th, followed<br />
by interment in<br />
Denaby Cemetery, conducted<br />
by Rev R. Davies.<br />
Funeral arrangements<br />
by Turners Funeral<br />
Service, Conisbrough.<br />
Tel: 01709 770011.<br />
MELLOR — Mr Jack<br />
Mellor, aged 78, of<br />
Goldthorpe, died at<br />
Barnsley General Hospital,<br />
on February 7th.<br />
Cremation took place at<br />
Ardsley Crematorium,<br />
on February 13th, following<br />
a service at<br />
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Church. Fr C. Schaefer<br />
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Unit 1, 275 Carlton Road, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HX.<br />
Sheffield, Wakefield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Huddersfield call:<br />
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WEDDING Photography on CD<br />
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for hire Tel. 07905367509<br />
or 01226 240428<br />
DOGS, CATS, PETS<br />
TRADE<br />
CLIP and Snip Dog Grooming,<br />
Wood Street, Mexborough -<br />
Tel. 01709 570784. or<br />
585766<br />
WOOF and Tumble dog<br />
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Doncaster<br />
Road,<br />
Mexborough. — 01709<br />
325188<br />
HORSES, PONIES,<br />
RIDING, ETC<br />
GRAZING<br />
AVAILABLE FOR<br />
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(after 5)<br />
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berth caravan on Haven site<br />
- Tel. 01709 876598<br />
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INGOLDMELLS Skegness, 8<br />
berth caravan, Kingfisher<br />
Site, most dates — Tel.<br />
01709 586906.<br />
LUXURY 8 berth caravan to let.<br />
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Ingoldmells. Tel: 07954<br />
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for hire, passes. — Tel<br />
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Skegness<br />
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858047<br />
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T<br />
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Also Furniture and Appliances<br />
– TOP PRICES PAID –<br />
Polite Seven-Day Service<br />
Tel Bob 07961 707108 anytime<br />
PERSONAL<br />
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32 Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012<br />
ARTICLES FOR SALE<br />
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TO BUSINESS<br />
TAX RETURNS<br />
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Accounts prepared for<br />
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contractors.<br />
Book keeping, payroll<br />
and VAT services<br />
provided.<br />
Call Donna on<br />
Freephone<br />
0800 0431427<br />
or 01709 327215<br />
07940 498720<br />
CARPET<br />
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WE GUARANTEE TO SAVE YOU MORE<br />
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also at<br />
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CARPET<br />
FITTING<br />
SPECIALIST<br />
CARPETS AND<br />
VINYLS FITTED<br />
Old carpets re-fitted.<br />
Materials and certain<br />
ranges of carpets<br />
supplied.<br />
Tel 01226 758220<br />
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& UPHOLSTERY<br />
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O.A.P. REDUCTIONS<br />
PLASTERING<br />
PLASTERING<br />
PAUL COGGIN<br />
PLASTERER<br />
ALL TYPES OF<br />
PLASTERING.<br />
20 Years Experience,<br />
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re-skim over artex.<br />
Cheap Rates<br />
01709 896585<br />
Mobile 07831<br />
344258<br />
B.C.<br />
Plastering,<br />
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Fitted<br />
01709 305470<br />
07951 590506<br />
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PLASTERING<br />
All aspects of<br />
plastering undertaken.<br />
12 years experience,<br />
quality, tradesmanship,<br />
genuine prices.<br />
Call 07930 380426<br />
01709 580054<br />
TILING<br />
TILE<br />
RIGHT<br />
NO JOB TOO SMALL<br />
FREE ESTIMATES.<br />
CALL SHAUN<br />
01709 515719<br />
07899 786610<br />
D & D TILING<br />
Wall and Floor,<br />
ICA & NVQ 2<br />
Qualified<br />
No job too small.<br />
FREE QUOTES.<br />
01709 589198<br />
01143 278748<br />
07504 978762<br />
ADAPT<br />
CERAMICS<br />
WALL AND FLOOR<br />
TILING.<br />
NO JOB TOO SMALL.<br />
FREE QUOTE.<br />
PHONE BRIAN ON<br />
01709 525533 or<br />
07708 635101<br />
WINDOW<br />
SERVICES<br />
BROKEN DOWN<br />
MISTED UNITS?<br />
Don’t change the frame<br />
when the units to blame!<br />
Specialist in broken down<br />
units. Speedy<br />
replacement on<br />
any standard<br />
Double Glazed<br />
Unit.<br />
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locking systems...don’t<br />
change the door change<br />
the locks.<br />
Free Advice & Estimates<br />
07786 518357<br />
UPVC WINDOWS<br />
AND DOORS<br />
Made to measure<br />
trade and public.<br />
Repairs and<br />
fitting available.<br />
Call Gavin<br />
07711 928334<br />
PLASTERING<br />
JEFF GILL<br />
PLASTERING<br />
28 YEARS<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Reskim over artex,<br />
plasterboarding,<br />
coving and tiling.<br />
Tel 01226 211310<br />
07704 355089<br />
W.M. Plastering<br />
CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIED<br />
AND FULLY INSURED<br />
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Skim Over Artex, Coving<br />
– INSURANCE QUOTES –<br />
NO JOB TOO SMALL<br />
For a Free Quote ring Wayne<br />
07971 310227<br />
01709 523418<br />
www.wmplastering.moonfruit.com<br />
R1<br />
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Specialist.<br />
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01709 570572<br />
07956 384586
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(Goldthorpe)<br />
Verticals Venetians Rollers<br />
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QUALITY MADE TO MEASURE<br />
BLINDS FOR ALL BUDGETS<br />
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MOB: 07834 084315<br />
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BLINDS & CARPETS<br />
WITH A WOMAN’S TOUCH<br />
• No Pushy Salesmen • No Hidden Extras<br />
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3 Blinds for £99*<br />
inc White & Cream<br />
Fitted Within 3 Days – *Conditions apply<br />
Tel: 01709 916113<br />
Freephone 0800 6349755<br />
PLUMBING<br />
BLINDS<br />
M Jenkins Plumbing<br />
and Heating Ltd<br />
Boiler upgrades from £900<br />
Landlord and gas safety checks from £40<br />
Boiler breakdowns. Bathroom suites from £150<br />
LPG Installer and professional power flushing<br />
All domestic plumbing<br />
undertaken.<br />
FREE QUOTES<br />
217261<br />
217261<br />
TEL: 01709 896011<br />
07946 590116<br />
mjheating9@aol.co.uk<br />
PLUMBING<br />
“If water runs through it I do It”<br />
Condensing boilers, cookers, fires, central<br />
heating, power flushing, boiler services,<br />
bathroom suites, showers,<br />
landlord checks.<br />
TEL 01709 878137<br />
Mobile 07940 536872<br />
Gary Bettney 213292<br />
PS PLUMBING & HEATING<br />
Over 30 years experience<br />
FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING AND<br />
HEATING NEEDS<br />
Gas Safe Registered<br />
01709 879496 077183 88393<br />
PLANS<br />
Planning/<br />
Building<br />
Regulations<br />
Drawings for<br />
extensions, etc.<br />
To Local Authority<br />
approval.<br />
Contact: Mike<br />
07887 548711<br />
DCL PLUMBING<br />
24/7<br />
LEAKS TO FULL<br />
BATHROOMS<br />
Tiling, Plastering<br />
and Gas Work<br />
No call out charge<br />
Call Darren<br />
01709 871981<br />
07861 888255<br />
Paul Newey<br />
Plumbing<br />
Bathroom<br />
Installations<br />
Leaks, repairs, tiling.<br />
NO JOB TOO<br />
SMALL<br />
Call Paul<br />
No Call Out Charge<br />
07958 588598 or<br />
01709 590163<br />
AA Plumbing<br />
Services<br />
From a Dripping Tap to a<br />
Bathroom Suite Fitted<br />
NO JOB TOO SMALL<br />
No Call-Out Fee<br />
Call Stuart<br />
01709 838392<br />
07967 134831<br />
Malc Ellio Gas Services<br />
Landlord Safety Checks<br />
Boiler Servicing & Breakdown<br />
Small Plumbing Jobs Undertaken<br />
Early Evening Appointments Available for Servicing<br />
Boiler Repair or Replacement<br />
BE WISE<br />
Cooker & Hob Installaons<br />
BE GAS SAFE<br />
Free No Obligaon Quotes<br />
Fires Serviced<br />
Your Local Gas Service Engineer<br />
For Peace Of Mind Check:-<br />
www.gassaferegister.co.uk<br />
PHONE: 07734 437676 533417<br />
BRIAN ROBINSON<br />
DOMESTIC PLUMBING & HEATING<br />
SERVICES<br />
• Taps to full bathrooms<br />
• Gas Services to full C/H Installations<br />
• Wall and Floor Tiling<br />
• Gas Safe Engineers used<br />
01709 869575 / 07778188301<br />
Freephone 0800 174470<br />
JAYS Plumbing/ Heating.<br />
Corgi registered gas<br />
installers. Fires, cookers,<br />
boilers, bathroom suites, etc.<br />
— Tel 01226 751635,<br />
mobile 07787 874114<br />
FLOORING<br />
THE<br />
LAMINATER<br />
Laminate and real wood<br />
floors, skirtings, doors,<br />
dado. All expertly fitted,<br />
supply and fit or fit only.<br />
ALL WORK<br />
GUARANTEED<br />
All rooms laminated including<br />
bathrooms, staircases.<br />
Ring for a free measure<br />
and estimate.<br />
NO JOB TOO BIG<br />
OR SMALL<br />
0793 1147029<br />
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BUILDING &<br />
PROPERTY REPAIRS<br />
CLAYWELL<br />
CONSTRUCTION LTD<br />
BUILDING CONTRACTORS<br />
Garages, Extensions, Conservatories,<br />
Boundary Walls, Roofing, New Build.<br />
Window Replacement<br />
All Work Guaranteed<br />
Free Estimates<br />
TEL 01709 586736, 07762 873535<br />
or 07788 943278<br />
G & S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE<br />
For all your Home Improvements<br />
Electrical Plumbing Plastering<br />
Joinery Kitchen Fitting<br />
Garden Work and More<br />
24-Hour Call-Out<br />
For a friendly and reliable<br />
service please call Grant on 07917 320288<br />
DAMP STOP<br />
Damp Proofing Specialists As Seen On TV<br />
Damp Proofing Wall Tile Replacement<br />
Wet/Dry Rot Tanking Specialists<br />
Woodworm Cellar Conversions<br />
Timber Treatment Rising Damp<br />
Black Mould Control Condensation<br />
Problems Penetration Damp Insurance<br />
Work Guttering Pointing Free Estimates<br />
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Tel 0114 2755744 / 01302 865272<br />
Mobile 07956886837<br />
POINTING<br />
CONTRACTOR<br />
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Also Roof Repairs and<br />
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Repairs<br />
Established since 1985<br />
Friendly Service<br />
Free Estimates<br />
K. Clarke<br />
01709 894402<br />
Mobile 07958101919<br />
CHRIS GALE<br />
PLASTERER/JOINER<br />
Ceramic Tiling, PVC<br />
Gutters, Fascias,<br />
Brick Pointing.<br />
All roof work<br />
and repairs.<br />
15% discount<br />
to all customers.<br />
NO JOB TOO SMALL.<br />
Insurance work<br />
undertaken.<br />
Telephone<br />
01709 588417<br />
Mobile 07979 690493<br />
BRICKWORK 30 years<br />
experience. Walls,<br />
extensions, pointing Tel.<br />
07931813429<br />
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SOUTH YORKSHIRE<br />
BUILDING SERVICES<br />
For all types of<br />
Building Work,<br />
Property Repairs,<br />
Plumbing, Roofing.<br />
Specialist in complete<br />
bathroom suites,<br />
fitted kitchens and<br />
conservatories<br />
TEL. 01709 875556<br />
01709 889576<br />
or 07783 836569<br />
B&R PROPERTY<br />
SERVICES<br />
ALL ASPECTS<br />
OF HOME<br />
IMPROVEMENTS AND<br />
BUILDING WORK<br />
UNDERTAKEN.<br />
07768 502692<br />
GENERAL<br />
HOUSEHOLD<br />
REPAIRS<br />
Get those half finished<br />
jobs completed. All types<br />
of work undertaken.<br />
25 years experience.<br />
Builder/Joiner.<br />
For a FREE Quote<br />
Ring Lee<br />
07766 020706<br />
START TO FINISH<br />
BATHROOM AND KITCHEN<br />
FITTING SPECIALISTS<br />
Also Incorporating Plastering,<br />
Tiling and Plumbing<br />
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE<br />
Call us for a Quote<br />
on 01709 327981 or<br />
mobile 07507684989<br />
or mobile 07939102643<br />
SECURITY SERVICES<br />
Dearne Valley Alarms<br />
Wired Alarms expertly fitted from £210<br />
ALL MAKES OF ALARMS SERVICED AND UPGRADED<br />
New Wirefree Infinite Alarms fitted with no<br />
disturbance to carpets, floorboards or decor<br />
– CALL FOR A FREE SURVEY –<br />
01226 751882 / 01226 270769 / 07973 281821
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CASTLE Domestics<br />
10% DISCOUNT on all Repairs in February<br />
Repairs to most brands of Washers, Dryers,<br />
Electric Cookers, Dyson Vacs<br />
including Integrated, etc<br />
Freephone 0800 1583611<br />
Mobile 07792 892716<br />
ZANUSSI, HOOVER,<br />
HOTPOINT, INDESIT, etc<br />
NO CALL-OUT CHARGE AND NO SILLY PRICES<br />
Washers, Cookers, Tumble Dryers – Most Makes<br />
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE / LOCAL ENGINEER<br />
Call Bernard on 01226 295419<br />
Mobile 07903 124273<br />
M & A DOMESTICS<br />
Now covering<br />
your area<br />
Get a second opinion<br />
Repairs to most makes<br />
of washer, Electric<br />
Oven, Tumble<br />
Dryers &<br />
Dyson<br />
Vacuum<br />
Cleaner<br />
Free estimate no call out<br />
charge & no hidden extras<br />
Tel: 01709 559257<br />
Established over 20 years<br />
>>> GLEAM
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ROOF REPAIRS<br />
DECORATING<br />
GARAGE DOORS<br />
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it quick!<br />
36 Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012<br />
GARDENING<br />
Jet Fencing<br />
Visit us at Bridge Street, Swinton<br />
<strong>NEW</strong> – Slate-coloured Gravel Boards / Posts<br />
Loose Sand, Ballasts and Limestone and Gritsand<br />
(per bag/per tonne) 10ft Posts £15<br />
Concrete Posts £1 per foot Gravel Boards £6<br />
Paving Slabs from £1.50 All Styles of Tanalised Fencing<br />
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OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK<br />
BARNSLEY 304414<br />
Waste Management Ltd.<br />
Skip Hire & Recycle Centre<br />
Local Discounts<br />
www.jewaste.co.uk<br />
Skips from 2<br />
Tonne to 16 yard<br />
Mini digger & Dumper hire<br />
available. Top soil supplied<br />
0800 988 8017 / 01709 898441<br />
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MOTORS<br />
TRADE<br />
TAXIS<br />
MOTORS<br />
TRADE<br />
ROUNDABOUT*<br />
*<br />
LUXURY IN TRAVEL<br />
1-8 Seater Mini Bus<br />
Nights Out<br />
Airport Transfers,<br />
Coastal<br />
Personal Reliable Service<br />
07904 531060<br />
01709 364384<br />
SERVICING REPAIRS MOT’S<br />
Call Shaun anytime on:<br />
07894 122758 / 01709 838830<br />
Over 15 years main dealer experience<br />
All makes of vehicle catered for<br />
Unit 2, Springfield Close,<br />
Barbot Hall Industrial Estate<br />
www.citroenpeugeot.co.uk<br />
CASH 4 CARS<br />
Cars, caravans,<br />
bikes, vans,<br />
accident damage,<br />
MOT failures, etc.<br />
ANYTHING<br />
CONSIDERED<br />
Cash Same Day<br />
£10-£10,000<br />
Tel: 07956 222501<br />
01709 869966<br />
T&T TYRES<br />
MEXBOROUGH<br />
<strong>NEW</strong> +<br />
REMOULDS<br />
DONCASTER ROAD<br />
MEXBOROUGH<br />
01709 570100<br />
(Straight opposite<br />
New Masons)<br />
OPENING HOURS<br />
9am-5.30pm<br />
(6 days a week)<br />
MOBILE<br />
CAR & CARAVAN<br />
SERVICING, REPAIRS,<br />
TOW BARS, MOT WORK<br />
At Your Home or Work<br />
BARRIE<br />
01709 563913 or<br />
07715 303031<br />
Seven Day Service<br />
LEEBUS<br />
AUTO<br />
ELECTRICS LTD<br />
Vehicle<br />
Diagnostics/Repairs<br />
Car security specialist<br />
MOBILE SERVICE<br />
NO CALL OUT CHARGE<br />
Mobile:<br />
07901 808871<br />
Est. 15 yrs.<br />
REPAIRS &<br />
SPARES<br />
MOBILE<br />
MECHANIC<br />
Garage Services<br />
without the<br />
overheads.<br />
Most aspects of<br />
mechanical work<br />
carried out including<br />
all MOT work.<br />
OVER 20 YEARS<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
NO JOB TOO SMALL<br />
Call Paul<br />
locally on<br />
07795<br />
101555<br />
DRIVING<br />
TUITION<br />
Patient, Friendly,<br />
Fun Tuition<br />
DSA Approved and<br />
Police checked<br />
15 Years Experience<br />
Pass Plus Registered/<br />
Motorway Tuition<br />
Intensive Courses/<br />
Gift Vouchers Available<br />
!!! AMAZING BEGINNER OFFERS !!!<br />
LESSONS FROM £5 EACH !!<br />
Please call or text<br />
PETE CLAYTON<br />
07807 680186<br />
01709 874006<br />
AL-PASS<br />
DRIVING SCHOOL<br />
FIRST LESSON FREE<br />
5 LESSONS £50<br />
QUICK PASS<br />
COURSES AVAILABLE<br />
Tel: 07921 811084<br />
J&J Travel<br />
AIRPORTS &<br />
COASTALS<br />
Contract Work eg.<br />
Hospitals, Nursing Homes,<br />
OTHER WORK CONSIDERED<br />
TELEPHONE<br />
07842 661587<br />
OFFICE<br />
01709 719119<br />
CARAVANS<br />
TRADE<br />
Mobile Caravan<br />
Repairs<br />
SERVICING,<br />
DAMP REPAIRS<br />
All aspects of work<br />
undertaken.<br />
25 years experience<br />
We come to you<br />
Local area.<br />
Tel:<br />
07766 234380<br />
CARAVAN/<br />
VEHICLE<br />
STORAGE<br />
West Melton.<br />
Under new<br />
management.<br />
Spaces available.<br />
Tel: 07977 553149<br />
or 07843 382197<br />
or 01226 748718<br />
for details<br />
DRIVING<br />
TUITION<br />
6 LESSONS<br />
FOR £60<br />
SPECIAL<br />
OFFER<br />
10 Lessons<br />
£98<br />
4 Hours *<br />
£5.99 Each<br />
Visit our website WIN iPad 2<br />
www.drive-local.co.uk<br />
01709 970057 DRIVING INSTRUCTORS<br />
0800 026 5467 REQUIRED<br />
FARGO<br />
PRIVATE HIRE<br />
Airports, Local<br />
01709<br />
326785<br />
A Friendly<br />
LOCAL Service<br />
Diamond<br />
Travel<br />
of Wath<br />
4-8 Seaters available<br />
For nights out and<br />
coastal.<br />
Door-to-Door Service,<br />
Wath-Wath £3<br />
8-seater executive mini-bus<br />
Friendly and Reliable<br />
Service.<br />
Phone 01709 877780<br />
GEMINI<br />
Private Hire<br />
LOCAL OR LONG<br />
DISTANCE<br />
Coastal -<br />
Restaurants<br />
4, 6 & 8 Seater<br />
Vehicles Available.<br />
01709 581944<br />
A CLASS<br />
TRAVEL<br />
1 to 8 seats.<br />
Airport, coastal,<br />
nights out.<br />
Goldthorpe based.<br />
01709<br />
898214<br />
JET STREAM<br />
PRIVATE HIRE<br />
Under New Management<br />
AIRPORTS, COASTAL,<br />
LONG DISTANCE<br />
LICENCE BY RMBC<br />
PO1275<br />
01709 327479<br />
AMC<br />
1-8 SEATER LUXURY<br />
MINIBUS & MONDEO<br />
ESTATE<br />
Airports. *Discounts for<br />
Nights Out in February*<br />
Tel: 01709 531859<br />
Fully insured and licensed<br />
EDUCATION/<br />
TUITION<br />
GUITAR<br />
TUITION<br />
TEL GLYN ON<br />
07907 626065<br />
A1 TUITION Maths and<br />
English. From primary level<br />
to GCSE. Qualified Teacher<br />
- Tel. 01226 757187.<br />
LEARN to play piano,<br />
keyboard or clarinet.<br />
Experienced music teacher<br />
Tel. 01226 757187.<br />
GENERAL VACANCIES<br />
WANT TO EARN<br />
EXTRA MONEY???<br />
Teenagers 13 years and above<br />
Students, Active O.A.P.’s<br />
Required to deliver the<br />
<strong>DEARNE</strong> <strong>VALLEY</strong><br />
WEEKENDER<br />
IN ALL<br />
AREAS<br />
Apply in writing to:<br />
Area Controller<br />
Circular Distributors Ltd,<br />
Dearne Valley Weekender<br />
84 High Street,<br />
Mexborough S64 9AU
38 Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012<br />
Hesley Village, Doncaster<br />
For over 35 years, the Hesley Group has provided specialist care,<br />
education and vocational services for children and adults with<br />
complex needs. We deliver the highest standards of service for the<br />
best possible outcomes.<br />
Assistant Cook/Chef<br />
Salary: £6.31 p/h • 40 hours/wk, as per rota (likely to be 8am -<br />
6pm) • Including weekend working<br />
We look to appoint a catering professional to assist the Chef to<br />
produce well balanced and nutritionally sound meals for the people<br />
living at Hesley Village. You will ideally have a relevant qualification<br />
(though full training will be given) and experience in a commercial<br />
catering environment.<br />
To apply online visit www.hesleygroup.co.uk<br />
For an application pack please email recruitment@hesleygroup.co.uk<br />
stating your full name and address or telephone 01302 861666,<br />
quoting reference HV/05/AC/12.<br />
Only completed Hesley Group applications will be considered for<br />
this role. CVs/cover letters will not be accepted.<br />
Closing date: noon, 27th February.<br />
The Hesley Group is an Equal Opportunities<br />
employer. We are committed to safeguarding<br />
and promoting the wellbeing of students and<br />
residents. An enhanced CRB Disclosure check<br />
will be carried out on all employees.<br />
PART TIME<br />
GENERAL VACANCIES<br />
Support Administrator – Part-time<br />
Salary: Dependent upon Experience<br />
Crucible Homes is a quality Residential Sales and Lettings Estate Agent,<br />
we have a dedicated team of experienced professionals that offer a very<br />
personal service.<br />
We are looking for an experienced, energetic and enthusiastic part-time<br />
Support Administrator to join our busy dedicated team. This post will be<br />
based at our Riverside Precinct Office, Rotherham Town Centre.<br />
You must have previous estate agency experience, excellent organisational<br />
skills, determination, IT skills, flexible working attitude, and take pride in<br />
providing and delivering excellent customer service.<br />
Interested? Please visit our website at www.cruciblehomes.co.uk for<br />
more downloadable information. Followed by your CV by post or email.<br />
Crucible Homes is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes<br />
applications from all sections of the community.<br />
No recruitment agencies.<br />
18-24 Campo Lane<br />
Sheffield<br />
S1 2EF<br />
Tel: 0114 2413430<br />
www.cruciblehomes.co.uk<br />
Chan Training Limited requires the following nationwide post<br />
TRAINER<br />
You will be responsible for:<br />
Carrying out short training courses on a class basis with practical demonstrations<br />
Nationwide travel<br />
Experience/Qualifications:<br />
Health & Social Care mandatory training package<br />
Teaching Qualifications<br />
Hours: Full or part time available<br />
Salary: £13k to £21k dependent on qualifications and experience<br />
Pension available<br />
Send CV and a covering letter to info@chantraining.co.uk<br />
For more information contact Sam on 01709 331020<br />
Closing date: Monday 27 February 2012 (11am)<br />
APPLICATIONS<br />
ARE INVITED FOR<br />
THE ROLE OF<br />
ADMINISTRATOR<br />
Astrum House.<br />
The successful<br />
application will be<br />
experienced in Sage,<br />
Accounting and<br />
Invoicing. Other duties<br />
will include staffing,<br />
logistics, answering<br />
phones and general<br />
enquiries. You will be<br />
working as part of a<br />
small team of<br />
office staff.<br />
This is a full time post<br />
and working hours are<br />
9am-5pm weekdays.<br />
For an<br />
application form<br />
or informal chat<br />
please call<br />
Laura Peters on<br />
01709 834000<br />
LOCAL Accountancy Practice<br />
have possible vacancies for<br />
Accounts Preparation Clerks.<br />
The successful applicants will<br />
have to be computer literate<br />
and familiar with Excel and<br />
basic Accounting<br />
knowledge. The work entails<br />
assisting in the preparation<br />
of Accounts for small<br />
businesses and Public<br />
Houses. Please write in own<br />
handwriting to: Mr John R<br />
<strong>Park</strong>in, 5 Beech Avenue,<br />
Brecks, Rotherham S65<br />
3HN<br />
COURSES<br />
ANDREWS<br />
BUTCHERS<br />
QUALIFIED<br />
BUTCHER<br />
REQUIRED<br />
Must be skilled in all<br />
areas of butchery to<br />
work in a competitive,<br />
busy and organised<br />
environment.<br />
Excellent rates<br />
of pay.<br />
Tel 01709 828395<br />
or 07946 675359<br />
www.andrewsbutchery.co.uk<br />
LEARN TO<br />
DO NAILS<br />
20 WEEK<br />
EVENING CLASS<br />
PAY WEEKLY<br />
ACRYLIC NAILS<br />
& DESIGN<br />
01302 340550<br />
www.red10nailbars.co.uk<br />
Venue – The Source<br />
Meadowhall<br />
PART/FULL Time Self Employed<br />
Trade Plate Drivers, long and<br />
short distance vehicle<br />
deliveries, min age 26. Must<br />
be smart, fit and active,<br />
clean licence — Tel. 01226<br />
780563. 01226 710207<br />
Advertise<br />
YOUR VACANCY<br />
AND REACH A POTENTIAL<br />
145,146* Audience<br />
R O T H E R H A M<br />
Record<br />
AND ONLINE<br />
Call 01709 768002<br />
for more information<br />
*Varified DECEMBER 31st 2007 to JUNE 29th 2008<br />
MORTHEN ROAD GROUP PRACTICE<br />
2 Morthen Road, Wickersley<br />
Rotherham, S66 1EU<br />
Telephone 0845 122 7423<br />
PART-TIME ADMINISTRATOR<br />
This is a fixed – term contract, to be reviewed<br />
annually – approx 20 hours per week.<br />
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate<br />
good interpersonal, financial and IT skills, as well as<br />
being able to work under pressure. A level of flexibility<br />
is required to fulfil the role.<br />
Previous experience of financial accounting using<br />
Sage software is essential.<br />
Salary: Practice scale grade 3<br />
(£14,184 - £16,402 whole time equivalent)<br />
For an application pack please contact the Assistant<br />
Practice Manager, preferably by e-mail to:<br />
lynda.blakesley@gp-c87016.nhs.uk<br />
Closing date for applications is<br />
Monday 27th February 2012 (by 1.00pm)<br />
DELIVERY driver required For<br />
hot food takeaway. Tel.<br />
07779622627<br />
AVON reps required Tel.<br />
Joyce or Mike 01709<br />
814740.<br />
ANN Summers, jobs, parties.<br />
— Tel. Angie 07789<br />
423182.<br />
Part Time<br />
Minibus Driving<br />
Opportunities<br />
You’ll be interested in<br />
joining us if you enjoy<br />
working with older or<br />
disabled people, or<br />
children in a caring<br />
capacity and hold a<br />
UK driving licence<br />
Class D, D1 or D1(101)<br />
Ring Rotherham<br />
Community Transport on<br />
01709 516092<br />
for more information and<br />
an application form<br />
THURCROFT Company requires<br />
admin. person to cover office<br />
for maternity leave. Must be<br />
fully conversant with Word,<br />
Excel and general computing<br />
skills. Good telephone<br />
manner and customer liaison<br />
skills are essential. 20 hours<br />
per week. CVs to Crest<br />
Regalia Ltd. Nine Trees<br />
Trading Est., Morthen Rd,<br />
Thurcroft. Rotherham. S66<br />
9JG<br />
CHECK the Classifieds FIRST!<br />
ROTHERHAM<br />
768003
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Fill in the form found in this newspaper and post it along with a cheque<br />
Visit our office at 67 Wellgate, Rotherham; or High Street Mexborough,<br />
Book on line at www.flogit-quick.co.uk<br />
Book via our app or telephone 01709 571111<br />
Deadline 5pm, Monday of that week’s paper.<br />
Sell any item<br />
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OG<br />
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IN PRINT, ONLINE<br />
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PLAYSTATION Console<br />
- PS2 with 6inLCD<br />
screen, or can be<br />
connected to TV in<br />
usual way. Controller.<br />
Additional remote<br />
controller.<br />
Memory cards. £30. -<br />
Tel 0114 246 3437<br />
INGLE bed Futon,Silver<br />
frame with decorative<br />
seat and<br />
mattress cover, v.g.c<br />
£55. - Tel 01709<br />
587116<br />
MATCHING Decorative<br />
metal framed glass<br />
topped coffee tables,<br />
one large, two small<br />
£35. - Tel 01709<br />
587116<br />
DARK mahogany display<br />
cabinet h6ft x<br />
w28in xd12in. £25. -<br />
Tel 01709 564191<br />
VAL dark mahogany<br />
drop leaf table, two<br />
matching high back<br />
chairs with peach<br />
coloured padding<br />
seat & back, £50. -<br />
Tel 01709 564191<br />
OVER 25 1.6 auto,<br />
26,500 miles,<br />
leather interior, some<br />
history. £1,000. - Tel<br />
01709 544402<br />
EN'S Cheaney<br />
shoes, tan, size 7.<br />
£95. - Tel 01709<br />
830077<br />
WIDE TV corner stand<br />
with middle glass<br />
shelf, colour silver,<br />
VGC. £15. - Tel<br />
01709 382584<br />
UNK bed, natural<br />
wood. Stompa. Suit<br />
4-12-year-old, height<br />
4ft, storage/play<br />
space under bed,<br />
new, £300. Price<br />
£75 - Tel 07941<br />
488030<br />
PROM dress, red, size<br />
8, jewels/sequins on<br />
strapless bodice, big<br />
netted skirt, zip closure,<br />
excellent condition,<br />
beautiful dress,<br />
including tiara and<br />
bag, £250 to buy,<br />
£100 to rent £250. -<br />
Tel 07828 679144<br />
EG integrated appliances.<br />
Single oven<br />
£50. Microwave £50.<br />
Domino hob £50. All<br />
choc brown approx,<br />
seven-years-old<br />
£150. - Tel 01709<br />
519170<br />
SINGLE bed, 5ft 9in,<br />
pale grey headboard,<br />
underneath storage,<br />
like new, suitable for<br />
box room. £30. - Tel<br />
01709 554586<br />
CARAVAN Avondale,<br />
two berth cassette,<br />
toilet and shower, full<br />
cooker, 19ft,<br />
£1,000. - Tel 07929<br />
710174<br />
CEMENT Mixer, Belle,<br />
80 litre, electric,<br />
used 3 times, cost<br />
£195 from Screwfix,<br />
£90. - Tel 01709<br />
719510<br />
FIVE beautiful bouque<br />
wedding posies,<br />
cream roses, gypsophila<br />
with diamantes,<br />
each £20. -<br />
Tel 01709 852273<br />
NINTEDO DSi with<br />
charger and case, including<br />
three girls'<br />
games, £55. - Tel<br />
01709 709493<br />
PINE round table and<br />
four chairs, as new,<br />
£50. - Tel 01709<br />
531024<br />
LEATHER three piece<br />
suite, two footstools,<br />
beige. Immaculate.<br />
Bought at Wards<br />
Doncaster. Cost<br />
£3,000. £800. - Tel<br />
01709 581714<br />
BULLET Express (as<br />
advertised on TV)<br />
mixes, crushes,<br />
chops, shreds, slices,<br />
juices. Receipt book,<br />
used very little. £35.<br />
- Tel 01709 379554<br />
REVO Electric Mobility<br />
Scooter. Fourwheeled,<br />
immaculate<br />
condition. Hardly<br />
been used. Complete<br />
with owners' manual.<br />
£500. - Tel 01709<br />
527049<br />
BUNK bed, small,<br />
black, grown out of it,<br />
is why selling, good<br />
condition. £40. - Tel<br />
01709 817278<br />
GRACO contour travel<br />
cot, in cream and<br />
brown with toy bar<br />
and vibrating mattress,<br />
in excellent<br />
condition, paid £100,<br />
accept £35 ono. - Tel<br />
01709 709495<br />
HP Photosmart 8250<br />
prints, colour photos,<br />
up to A4 size, new,<br />
cartridges provided,<br />
£50. - Tel 0114 246<br />
1960<br />
SAMSUNG Galaxy<br />
Ace, three-monthsold,<br />
on Virgin but can<br />
be unlocked easily.<br />
All bits still in box<br />
plus extra charger<br />
and Flip case. Mint<br />
condition. PAYG sim<br />
included, £100. - Tel<br />
01709 323380<br />
CHILD'S shorter<br />
length bed, wooden<br />
frame and removable<br />
side bar fitment, like<br />
new, clean, good condition,<br />
mattress,<br />
£50. - Tel 01709<br />
543251<br />
BERGHAUS jacketm<br />
waterproofm with<br />
Gortex fleece, inner<br />
detachable liner,<br />
ladies, size 14, midblue,<br />
good clean condition,<br />
£40. - Tel<br />
01709 543251<br />
MANCHESTER United<br />
computer chair, Man<br />
U red with club<br />
badge. Very good<br />
condition. £100. -<br />
Tel 01226 750649<br />
SUNAGOR compact<br />
super zoom binoculars.<br />
18 x-100x30, as<br />
new, £50. - Tel<br />
01226 750649<br />
MINK coloured reclining<br />
chair, VGC, pickup<br />
only, £75. - Tel<br />
01709 830034<br />
DELUXE cylinder<br />
jacket, still wrapped,<br />
BOOTIE Mobility<br />
approved energy<br />
scooter, very good saver, cuts heat loss<br />
condition, been serviced,<br />
offers around tion, 42 HTX, 18DIA.<br />
by 80%, frost protec-<br />
£200, fits in car boot, 5 panels, 80cm thick<br />
comes with manual, with ties, collect.<br />
£200. - Tel 01709<br />
586398<br />
£15. - Tel 01709<br />
553760<br />
10 GOLDEN Leylandii<br />
trees, 3ft tall, in separate<br />
pots, will sell<br />
separately, £50. - Tel<br />
01709 374307<br />
MOBILITY Portable<br />
Bath-mate, hardly<br />
used, new condition,<br />
with carrying case,<br />
cost £900, £450. -<br />
Tel 01727 884567<br />
SHEEPSKIN coat -<br />
mans, med/large by<br />
Morelands, as new.<br />
Nearest offer, £55. -<br />
Tel 01709 543994<br />
KING size pine headboard.<br />
Cost £100.<br />
Excellent condition.<br />
£25. - Tel 01709<br />
878412<br />
EVERHOT teaset.<br />
Teapot, cream jug<br />
and sugar bowl. £15.<br />
- Tel 01709 583184<br />
TWO internal doors,<br />
dark wood with 12<br />
Flemish glass panels.<br />
In very good condition.<br />
£40 for pair or<br />
£25 for one, £40. -<br />
Tel 01709 545624<br />
BED, single with sliding<br />
drawer, mattress<br />
and headboard. Collect.<br />
Bargain, £40. -<br />
Tel 07516 280949<br />
BABY boy clothes. 0-3<br />
months. Vests, bodysuits,<br />
sleepsuits, T-<br />
shirts, dungarees,<br />
trou-sers and jackets,<br />
from Jojo Maman Be<br />
Be, Gap, Mamas and<br />
Papas, Next and<br />
George. Moorgate<br />
area. £30. - Tel<br />
07779 548622<br />
SUPER Ser gas heater<br />
with bottle of gas,<br />
good working order,<br />
in good condition.<br />
£30. - Tel 01709<br />
362737<br />
OVAL dining table,<br />
72in x 44in (inlaid<br />
design) and six<br />
chairs and two carvers.<br />
Carved<br />
pedestal. £120. - Tel<br />
01709 875567<br />
MAHOGANY corner<br />
cabinet. Top half lit<br />
glass shelfing. Bottom,<br />
two cupboard<br />
doors inside shelf.<br />
£40. - Tel 01709<br />
875567<br />
VAC power three bagless<br />
upright cleaner.<br />
Light-weight, traps<br />
dust and allergens.<br />
In near new condition,<br />
£35. - Tel 01709<br />
545624<br />
DERBI Cross City motorbike,<br />
125cc<br />
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(900m) 12 months<br />
T&T, service history<br />
with receipts, 2x<br />
keys, ideal commuter,<br />
ONO £980. -<br />
Tel 07774 623431<br />
LADIES Eastex coats,<br />
jackets and cardigans.<br />
All as new. Size<br />
16/18, will separate,<br />
£39. - Tel 01709<br />
703862<br />
BALL/PROM dress<br />
purple strapless size<br />
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bag. Cost<br />
£160 accept offers.<br />
£70. - Tel 07900<br />
264162<br />
WASHINGTON Deluxe<br />
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but found to be unsuitable<br />
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connections. Bargain.<br />
£50. - Tel<br />
01709 360571<br />
HITACHI Portable Hi-<br />
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player with detachable<br />
speakers +<br />
AM/FM stereo tuner.<br />
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£25. - Tel 01709<br />
703862<br />
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cardigans. As new,<br />
very attractive pattern.<br />
One gents, one<br />
ladies. Price is for<br />
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01709 703862<br />
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<br />
YOUR GUIDE TO<br />
WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
AROUND YOUR<br />
AREA<br />
BILLINGLEY<br />
<br />
BILLINGLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIA-<br />
TION LIMITED: Irish Dancing Monday Evening 7pm -<br />
8.30pm £2.00 per session. Ladies Group restarts Monday<br />
30.1.12 7.30pm. Wine with Martin Nettleton,meet upstairs in<br />
the Village Hall. New Members Welcome. Keep Fit Thursday<br />
morning with Age UK 9.30-10.30am. £2.50. Coffee Morning<br />
10.30am-12.00pm. Billingleys 3rd Curry Club. Friday 3.2.12<br />
7.30pmWith curry by Aagrah and licensed bar. This is a ticket<br />
only event,contact Martin on 07740419130<br />
<br />
BRAMPTON<br />
CHRIST CHURCH, HOLY COMMUNION, February 19,<br />
10am, February 21, 9.45am, Choir practise, February 24,<br />
6.30pm, Coffee morning, February 25, 10am.<br />
<br />
BOLTON-UP-<strong>DEARNE</strong><br />
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The trustees of Furlong<br />
Methodist Church, Bolton-on-Dearne, would like to inform the<br />
public that despite the fact that the present church building may<br />
have to come down, it is still open until further notice for Sunday<br />
morning worship and Sunday School, weddings, funerals<br />
and baptisms. Also, vacancies are available in all uniform groups.<br />
For more information contact 01709 895197. Also Monday<br />
dancing, 4pm until 6pm, alternate Tuesday’s Women’s Club, 7pm<br />
until 9pm, Wednesdays Knit and Natter, 2pm until 4pm, uniform<br />
groups, Wednesdays, 5pm to 7pm.<br />
GENTLE TAI CHI: A gentle exercise class for strengthening<br />
the body and relaxing the mind. Now recommended by the<br />
NHS for injury & sickness recovery, strengthening core muscles<br />
and preventing falls. Meets every Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00 at the<br />
Dearne Renaissance Centre, Priory Road, Bolton-on-Dearne.<br />
All ages and levels of fitness welcome. No special clothing required.<br />
Call 01709 894927 for more information.<br />
SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH,<br />
Lockwood Road Lent Activities. 22 February ASH WEDNES-<br />
DAY - Mass at 1000. Thursdays from 23 February to 29 March,<br />
Mass in church at 1115 followed by Soup Lunch in Parish<br />
Room. Saturdays from 25 February to 31 March - Mass in<br />
church at 1000. MARIST CONVENT Lockwood Road<br />
Wednesdays from 29 February to 04 April, Stations of the Cross<br />
2.30pm<br />
LYNX TAEKWONDO: Come and have fun, keep fit and<br />
learn self defence in a friendly martial arts class. All ages and<br />
abilities welcome to train together. Meets Mondays and Tuesdays,<br />
19:00 - 20:30 at the Dearne Renaissance Centre, Priory<br />
Road, Bolton-on-Dearne. Call 01709 894927 for more information.<br />
<strong>DEARNE</strong> HALL CARE HOME, RINGWAY, is hosting<br />
‘Singing for the brain’ sessions accredited by the Alzheimer’s society.<br />
Starting Wednesday, February 22, at 11am. The session is<br />
free and available to you and a loved one but please phone prior<br />
to attending on 01709 892090.<br />
THE LACEWOOD TEA DANCE GROUP: meets at St Andrews<br />
Church Hall, St Andrews Square, in Bolton-on-Dearne,<br />
every Thursday, from 1.30pm to 4pm. Sessions are £2 which includes<br />
refreshments. No experience necessary. Tutors available<br />
for extra lessons. For more information contact Joe Willcock on<br />
01709 892100.<br />
<br />
CONISBROUGH<br />
RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES are being invited to join a social<br />
club that meets every week. The Conisbrough Community<br />
Club meets every Wednsday from 10am until noon at the main<br />
hall in the Ivanhoe Centre. Membership is £1 for the year. For<br />
more information contact 01709 860764.<br />
CONISBROUGH LIBRARY host a talk by Steven Brindle of<br />
English Heritage, “Conisbrough and The Wars of The Roses”<br />
on Friday, February 17th at 2.30pm. Tickets £1.50, available<br />
from Conisbrough Library. Tel. 01709 869509.<br />
CONISBROUGH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD<br />
are looking to recruit volunteers in two very different capacities.<br />
The Board of Directors are looking for supportive local residents<br />
who are willing to give up at least two hours of their time<br />
each week to support both the trading and charity arms of the<br />
CCA Ltd. We are looking for volunteers to help support the<br />
community team here at the Ivanhoe Centre in various roles.<br />
For more information please ring Sheila Rigg on 01709 860764<br />
or call into the Community Ofce. The next PACT Meeting<br />
with the South Yorkshire Police will take place on March 6 from<br />
7pm to 9pm in The Ivanhoe Centre, Gardens Lane. Members<br />
of the public with valid concerns are most welcome. The next<br />
session for the National Blood Service (Blood Donors) will take<br />
place in the Ivanhoe Centre on March 9 from noon till 8.30pm.<br />
Donors old and new are welcome.<br />
THE CONISBROUGH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION<br />
LUNCHEON CLUB at The Ivanhoe Centre. The next luncheon<br />
clubs as follows:- March 14 between noon and 12.15pm.<br />
Cost £3.50 per person for a two course lunch. For more information<br />
contact 01709 860764 or call into the Ivanhoe Centre<br />
Community Ofce. There is also a tea dance held in the main<br />
hall of The Ivanhoe Centre every Thursday afternoon from<br />
1pm to 4pm at a cost of just £3 per person. Entry includes raf-<br />
e ticket for free draw each week. The Community Café is<br />
open for light refreshments. The Ivanhoe Mums and Tots<br />
Group has now resumed for the New Year and is open from<br />
9.00am to 11.00am, every Monday and Friday and welcomes old<br />
members and new. Why not come along and see the facilities<br />
on offer for yourself. WANTED “Volunteers / Helpers.” If<br />
you have a few spare hours each month then why not come<br />
along and help make a difference. Please give us a call on 01709<br />
860764 or call into the Ivanhoe Centre to see how you could<br />
make a difference.<br />
MEDIUMSHIP NIGHTS FOR CHARITY, Cromwells Pub,<br />
Church Street, Conisbrough. Thursday, February 16, 7pm, Val<br />
and Ernie, February 23, 7pm Shaun. Thursday, March 1st, 7pm<br />
David Stevenson. For additional information contact Christine<br />
on 01709 895530.<br />
THE IVANHOE ARTS & CRAFTS GROUP, is open in the<br />
Castle Lounge every Wednesday afternoon 1.30 – 3.30pm. The<br />
class is open to members old and new a fully qualied tutor is<br />
on hand to help with anything you might like to ask. The group<br />
charges a small fee of just £2 per session. For further information<br />
about any of the above events please contact the Ivanhoe<br />
Centre Community Ofce on 01709 860764.<br />
IVANHOE CENTRE, Gardens Lane, Conisbrough: Every<br />
Wednesday afternoon in the Castle Lounge the Ivanhoe Arts<br />
and Crafts group meet from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. A fully qualied<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
tutor is also on hand. Conisbrough Community Club, consisting<br />
mainly of senior citizen membership, meets in the main hall of<br />
the Ivanhoe Centre each Wednesday from 10.00am to noon.<br />
The group enjoys prize and cash bingo from 11.00am to noon,<br />
and the kitchen has a variety of home-made cakes and scones at<br />
affordable prices. New members welcome. For more details call<br />
the Community Ofce on 860764. Spaces available at the weekly<br />
Qi Gong Exercise session in the Lockesley Hall of the Ivanhoe<br />
Centre, Thursday morning, 10.00-11.30 am. The group is led by<br />
a qualied medical tutor. Try out the rst session free of charge.<br />
For further information about any of the above events please<br />
contact the Ivanhoe Centre Community Ofce on 01709<br />
860764.<br />
DARFIELD<br />
ALMOST <strong>NEW</strong> SALE, Dareld Wesleyan Methodist Church,<br />
9.15-11.15, 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month.<br />
DENABY<br />
supported by<br />
<br />
<br />
STARS IN OUR EYES CHARITY ROAD SHOW: Constantly<br />
on the lookout for Singers, rehearsals are held at Denaby<br />
Main Institute, every Wed. For more information ring Von,<br />
01709 869734.<br />
RAVEN CARR CLOSE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH<br />
are holding their meetings every rst Tuesday of the month in<br />
Harrogate Drive community centre at 2pm. Coffee mornings<br />
have now started in Harrogate Drive Community Centre, Tuesday<br />
and Friday, 10 till noon and Weds, afternoon teas 2pm-4pm<br />
at the end of month someone from Age UK will be coming to<br />
talk about different things they can help you with (benets, care<br />
in the home, etc), all are welcome.<br />
SANDS OF TIME SPIRITUAL CENTRE, HICKLETON<br />
STREET, DENABY. Sunday, February 19th, Divine Service,<br />
6.30. Taken by Joyce and Glyn Frost. Wednesday, February 22nd,<br />
Development, 7.00pm. Taken by Jenny Broomer. Thursday, February<br />
23rd, Service, 7.00pm. Taken by Andrea and Brian Abbott<br />
Phycic Art. For additional information please contact Margaret<br />
on 01709896118.<br />
COFFEE MORNINGS at Harrogate Drive Community Centre,<br />
Tues, 10-12,m Fri, 10-12, Wed aftrn 2-4, all welcome.<br />
<br />
GOLDTHORPE<br />
GOLDTHORPE PENTECOSTAL COMMUNITY<br />
CHURCH, Market St, Goldthorpe: Weekly activity groups, coffee<br />
morning, every Sat, 10.00am till 12.00 noon; Youth Club<br />
Mondays (term time only) 6.30-7.45pm; Youth Club (5-11 yrs)<br />
8.00-9.30pm, Youth Club (11 plus); Bible Study, Thursdays,<br />
7.30pm; Mums and Toddlers Group, Fridays 9.30-11.00am (term<br />
time only); Prayer Meeting, Fridays 6.00pm; Badminton (adults<br />
only) all abilities welcome, Friday 7.00pm; Communion Service,<br />
Sundays, 10.30am, Family Service, Sundays, 6.00pm. For more<br />
details please call Mark or Diane Burgin on 01226 751395 or<br />
Dave Wood on 01709 880798.<br />
FORGET-ME-NOT MONTHLY COFFEE MORNING,<br />
Goldthorpe Community Church, Market Street, Goldthorpe.<br />
For anybody who has Alzheimer’s disease, demential or memory<br />
problems, their carers and families. Forget-Me-Not cafe runs of<br />
the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 11am to 1.30pm.<br />
SKPF ASSOCIATION TRADITIONAL SHOTOKAN<br />
KARATE CLUB meets every Monday and Wednesday at<br />
Union Jack club (Comrades) Goldthorpe, 6pm- 7pm under 16s,<br />
7pm - 8pm Adults. For more info call in or ring Rob on 07939<br />
607349.<br />
SKPF SHOTOKAN KARATE ASSOCIATION meets every<br />
Monday and Wednesday at the Union Jack Memorial club (<br />
Comrades) High ST, Goldthorpe. 6pm - 7pm Under 16s, 7pm -<br />
8pm Adults. Also adults tness/self defence classes are now<br />
been run on a Tuesday 7pm- 8.30pm. For more info just call in<br />
or ring Rob on 07939 607349.<br />
GOLDTHORPE WI meet at the Parish Rooms, Lockwood<br />
Road, Goldthorpe (next to the Catholic Church) every 3rd<br />
Thursday of the month at 7pm. New members welcome. For<br />
more information please call 01709 889427.<br />
<br />
KILNHURST<br />
KILNHURST RESOURCE CENTRE, Victoria Street,<br />
Kilnhurst–Telephone 01709 570701. What’s on? Mondays:<br />
10am–Line Dancing until 11am. weight Watchers 6.00–8.00pm.<br />
Tuesdays: 9.30–11.00am Tai Chi–a healthy way to exercise.<br />
1.00–3.00pm Kilnhurst Family History Group–researching using<br />
computers. 7.00–9.00pm Bingo. Wednesdays: <strong>NEW</strong>–Online<br />
Computer Courses, 10.00–12.00am. Restarting Soon! Kick-Start<br />
plus Street Dancing, 5.00pm until 6pm (after school) <strong>NEW</strong>!<br />
Sumba! 8.30–9.30pm. Thursdays: 9.30am–12.00noon, Home<br />
Education. FREE! Street Sport Sessions, 6–7pm. Fridays:<br />
Mother and Toddler 9.15–11.15am. <strong>NEW</strong>! Zumba! 6–7pm. 1st<br />
Saturday of each month: Friday Zumba 6-7 pm Nov/Dec Friday<br />
sessions are cancelled but are restarting 6th January 2012.<br />
Wednesday Zumba 8.30-9.30 is still running as usual. Councillor’s<br />
Surgery. Also rooms available for hire (phone: 01709<br />
570701) <strong>NEW</strong>! Centre Website: http://www.kilnhurst-community-centre.org.cuk/<br />
JELLY BABIES AND JELLY TOTS BABY AND TOD-<br />
DLER GROUP, meet at Highthorn Church, Kilnhurst, every<br />
Thursday (term time only), 10am-11.30am, songs, refreshments,<br />
play, fun and much more. For more information please contact<br />
01709 585806.<br />
<br />
MEXBOROUGH<br />
24TH DONCASTER (1ST MEXBOROUGH) SCOUT<br />
GROUP, meet at Mexborough Baptist Church. Beaver Scouts (6<br />
& 7 years), Thursdays 5.45pm to 7pm. Cub Scouts, Mondays (8<br />
years to 10 years), 6.30pm to 8pm. Scouts (10 years to 14 years),<br />
Thursdays, 7pm to 9pm. For further information ring 01709<br />
582001.<br />
AURORA BUDDIES coffee morning is held on the last Saturday<br />
of the month at the Mexborough Resource Centre, Lower<br />
Dolcliffe Road, 10.30am to noon. Tombola, raffle, cake stall and<br />
bingo available. All welcome.<br />
ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION meet at the LNER Club,<br />
Rowms Lane, Swinton, every 1st Monday of the month, 8.00pm.<br />
All welcome. Contact John Duke, secretary, 01302 743417.<br />
MEXBOROUGH AND SWINTON ASTRONOMICAL<br />
SOCIETY. Swinton Working Men’s Club, Station Street. Swinton.<br />
S64 8AU. Have the pleasure in announcing that:- A valued<br />
and respected society member Roy Gunson will give a talk entitled<br />
“Particle physics - Stuff ” 7.45 pm Thursday 23rd February<br />
2012. Free for members.Visitors welcome. Admission £2.00.<br />
Website:- www.msas.org.uk<br />
MEXBOROUGH AND SWINTON ASTRONOMICAL<br />
SOCIETY. Swinton Working Men’s Club, Station Street. Swinton.<br />
S64 8AU. Have the pleasure in announcing that:- Dave<br />
Armeson will give a talk entitled “Galaxies 2” 7.45 pm Thursday<br />
9th February 2012. Free for members. Visitors welcome. Admission<br />
£2.00.<br />
MEXBOROUGH AND SWINTON ASTRONOMICAL<br />
SOCIETY. Swinton Working Men’s Club, Station Street. Swinton.<br />
S64 8AU. Have the pleasure in announcing that:- Dr Susan<br />
Cartwright of the University of Sheffield will give a talk entitled<br />
“Superluminal Neutrinos” 7.45 pm Thursday 16th February<br />
2012. Free for members. Visitors welcome. Admission £2.00.<br />
Website: – www.msas.org.uk<br />
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, Mexborough, Swinton and<br />
Kilnhurst branches meet at the LNER Club, Rowms Lane, Swinton<br />
on Sunday 3rd of every month, 11.00am. Any enquiries;<br />
James Batty on 01709 584429. Everyone welcome.<br />
FREE DEBT ADVICE CLINICS are being held at Mexborough<br />
Resource Centre in Dolcliffe Road between 1pm and 4pm<br />
every Wednesday. Sue Holmes of Blackberry Finance Solutions<br />
is holding the weekly sessions to give people advice on managing<br />
their money and dealing with their bills. For further information<br />
or to book an appointment, contact Sue on 0800 046 1865 or<br />
sue@blackberryfinance.co.uk.<br />
MEXBOROUGH BAPTIST CHURCH & COMMUNITY<br />
CENTRE, Hollingsworth Close. Sunday service and children’s<br />
church 10-30am. All welcome. Scallywag’s mother and toddler<br />
group, Monday’s 9am to 11am. Toys, ball pool, sand and water<br />
play. Enquiries about other events and services and information<br />
about marriages, baptisms and infant dedication ring Pastor<br />
Denise Lancaster on 07827921074.<br />
MEXBOROUGH BAPTIST CHURCH, Hollingworth<br />
Close, Avalunch open cafe takes place every Wednesday from<br />
noon to 1.30pm. Meals are £2.50 with desserts £1. The group<br />
also offers home cooked meal deliveries on Tuesday, Wednesday<br />
and Thursday for the elderly and people who are housebound.<br />
Meals are £4 for a main and a dessert. For more information<br />
contact 01709 577688 or avalunch@btconnect.com.<br />
SUCCESSFUL EXPANDING CHOIR, invites new members,<br />
especially second suprano, tenor, bass. Regular performances,<br />
rehersing Sundays 6-8.30 in Mexborough. Contact Bel<br />
Canto Choir 01709 582026 or www.belcantochoir.co.uk<br />
MEXBOROUGH AND DISTRICT HERITAGE SOCI-<br />
ETY. Representatives from the Society will attend Mexborough<br />
library to help you with your local or family history research on<br />
Fridays between 11am and 4.00pm. Enquiries to Mexborough library,<br />
01709 582037 or 591282.<br />
MEXBOROUGH COMMON TARA ANNUAL GEN-<br />
ERAL MEETING - 2012 meetings on the last Tuesday in the<br />
month: March 27th, May 29th, July 31st, September 25th, November<br />
27th.<br />
SEQUENCE DANCING, at the Willows, Mexborough, every<br />
Sunday night, 8-10.30, adm £2. Tel. 01709 587700<br />
THE ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY, provides Dementia Support<br />
Workers, Dementia Cafes, Carers Education Group and information.<br />
Contact our Mexborough Ofce on 01709 580543<br />
for more details.<br />
www.rotherhamgismo.org.uk<br />
Find community support online<br />
THE MEXBOROUGH BRANCH OF THE ROYAL<br />
BRITISH LEGION has changed the place where it holds<br />
meetings. Meetings will now take place at the LNER Railways<br />
Club, on Rowms Lane, Swinton. Meetings will no longer be held<br />
at the Imperial Club in Mexborough. For more information contact<br />
01709 584429.<br />
MEXBOROUGH AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB meets at<br />
the Dog Daisy, Derwent Road, Mexborough, on 1st and 3rd<br />
Tuesday of each month at 8pm.<br />
MEXBOROUGH & DISTRICT AMATEUR RADIO SO-<br />
CIETY, meets every Friday evening, 7-10pm at The Place, Castle<br />
Street, Conisbrough, DN12 3HH. Available for courses at<br />
Foundation, Intermediate and advanced levels, also available for<br />
demonstrations of Amateur Radio. Please drop in on club nights<br />
or tel: Sharon on 01302 834058 for more info.<br />
MEXBOROUGH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Sunday<br />
Service will take place at 4pm each week. Coffee mornings<br />
each Saturday morning, 9.30am-11.30am.<br />
MEXBOROUGH SPIRITUALIST CHURCH: Bank Street,<br />
Mexborough, S64 9LL: For additional information please contact<br />
Cally on 01709 571955.<br />
MEXBOROUGH METHODIST CHURCH, Sunday morning<br />
service, 10.30am at the Niche Building on Bank Street and<br />
evening service 6-7pm at the Willows Community Centre Wath<br />
Rd, Mexborough. Friday’s at 6pm; Children’s Club for 5-11yrs, at<br />
the Willows Community Centre. Sunday morning 10.30am; Children’s<br />
Group at Highwoods Community Base at Highwoods<br />
Road, Mexborough. Tel: Jonathan Hood 578453.<br />
VISION MEXBOROUGH, meets every second and fourth<br />
Monday on the month from 2 to 4pm at Mexborough Library<br />
and the group is hoping ton involve two volunteers to be responsible<br />
for its administration. Volunteer travelling expenses<br />
will be paid within a ve-mile radius of Mexborough. Anyone<br />
who can help is asked to contact Mrs Oliver on 01709 591013.<br />
BANK ST METHODIST CHURCH ACTIVITY GROUPS<br />
HELD WEEKLY: Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am-11am, Parents<br />
and Toddler Group for under 5s, kids playtime and chat;<br />
Scouts Adventure Troops, Tuesdays, 5.30 to 6.45pm, Beavers,<br />
ages 6 to 8 years; Wednesday, 6.16pm-7.45pm, Cubs group, ages<br />
8 - 10 1/2yrs; Thursdays, 7.30-9.30pm, Scouts groups, aged 10<br />
1/2 to 14 1/2; South Yorkshire Musical, Tuesdays and Fridays,<br />
7.30pm-9.30pm, enjoy your talents in Music and Dance; Re-enactment<br />
Group, Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm, enjoy letting your<br />
hair down; Girls Brigade group, Thursdays, 6pm-7.30, ages 5 yrs<br />
to 15 yrs, enjoy games, activities and fun.; Saturdays, 10am to 12<br />
mid day, all welcome to relax over coffee/tea for chats and sample<br />
toast, cakes and pasties.<br />
<br />
SWINTON<br />
EARLY DAYS PLAYGOUP, SWINTON YOUTH & COM-<br />
MUNITY CENTRE, Swinton Community School. MOB<br />
07765799271. Carer and Toddler Group: Monday’s 9.30–1.00am,<br />
11.15am–12.45pm, 1.00pm–2.30pm. Play Group (paretns leave<br />
their children): Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays<br />
9.35am–11.30am, each of these days. Tumble Tots: Fridays<br />
9.30am–11.00am, 11.15am–12.45pm, 1.00–2.30pm.<br />
SWINTON LOCK ACTIVITY CENTRE, Art and Ceramic<br />
Exhibition, 10am-4pm, weekdays.<br />
'71ST ROTHERHAM BROWNIES AND RAINBOWS<br />
meet at Bowbroom Chapel, Swinton on Mondays. Rainbows,<br />
4.30-5.30pm. Brownies 5.30-7.00pm. New members welcome.<br />
Please contact 01709 581399'<br />
STITCH IN TIME SEWING AND CRAFT GROUP,<br />
meets every Tuesday 1pm -4pm at Wath upon Dearne Rugby<br />
Club, Moor Rd, Wath on Dearne, £2 per week, disabled toilet<br />
and ramp to building, bring your chosen craft, and meet new<br />
friends in an afternoon of chat and craft. New Members Are<br />
Welcome for more info, contact Christine on 01709 878217<br />
SWINTON LOCK ACTIVITY CENTRE, Dun Street -<br />
Yoga - Wednesdays 6 pm to 7.30 p.m. no experience necessary.<br />
£5 waged. £3 unwaged. Contact:- 07535096202 or the Centre<br />
01709 578778<br />
AGLOW INTERNATIONAL, 1st Monday every month at<br />
Zion Church, Swinton (opp railway station), 7pm for refreshments,<br />
7.30pm start of meeting. Tel: 01709 326007, 01709<br />
876361 for further details. St Margaret's Tots & Toddlers Group<br />
will meet in St Margaret's Church on Tuesday 1st February from<br />
1 00pm - 2 30pm. All welcome.<br />
THE BROOKFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTRE, LIME<br />
GROVE, SWINTON. Telephone 01709 334458. Childminders<br />
Network, Tuesday 9.00-11.00. An opportunity for childminders<br />
and children they care for to interact and have fun whilst exploring<br />
a variety of activities. Costs £1 per family. Mini-Movers,<br />
Thursday 10:00 -11:30. This is a physical play group for parents<br />
with children on the go. Costs £1 per family, including refreshments.<br />
Tots and Toddlers, Wednesday 1.30 – 3.00, Friday 10.00<br />
– 11:30. This is a group for parents and children aged 0 – 5<br />
years. Come along and meet other families whilst having fun exploring<br />
activities with your child. Costs £1 per family, including<br />
refreshments. Bumps and Babies, Thursday 1:00 – 2.30. This is a<br />
group for parents to be and parents with babies up to walking.<br />
Come along and play with your baby, exploring and having fun<br />
with a variety of toys, whilst meeting other new parents. Costs<br />
£1 per family.<br />
Are you a charity, not-for-prot, community or voluntary group in need of some free publicity?<br />
The Weekender is about to launch a new feature called Community Corner. To get involved email<br />
amy.westby@dearnevalleyweekender.co.uk<br />
THURNSCOE<br />
<br />
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: The Thurnscoe Branch RBL<br />
now hold their meetings at Thurnscoe WMC (Ship), 6.45,<br />
fourth Thursday of the month. The Grove Care Centre, Thurnscoe<br />
Bridge Lane, Thurnscoe.<br />
LITTLE HOPEFULLS SUPPRT GROUP, for parents with<br />
children with disabilities. At the Hope Centre Community<br />
Group, Houghton Road, Thurnscoe. Thursdays, 10am-1pm. Tel<br />
01709 891384.<br />
COFFEE MORNING with the Hope Centre Community<br />
Group. At the Houghton Road Centre, Thurnscoe. Every Friday.<br />
9.30-12.30.<br />
STAY & PLAY, for parents with children with special needs. At<br />
the Hope Ccentre Community Group, Houghton Road Centre,<br />
Thurnscoe. Every Saturday, 9.30-12.30. Other children welcome<br />
accompanied by parent.<br />
<br />
WATH-UPON-<strong>DEARNE</strong><br />
MEDIEVAL HISTORY SOCIETY: Meets 1-3, Tuesdays, at<br />
Montgomery Hall, Wath-upon-Dearne.<br />
WATH COMMUNITY HISTORY GROUP. 7pm, February<br />
23, St Joseph’s Hall, Carr Road, Wath, S63 7AA. Topic for the<br />
evening: When ‘Daisies’ Steamed on the Hump – the coming of<br />
railways to Wath, an illustrated presentation. Subscription 2012:<br />
4 meetings still at £5, otherwise £1.50 per meeting.<br />
“LINEDANCING” At: The Princess Street Methodist<br />
Chapel, West Melton. Every Friday at 7 pm until 9 pm. Admission<br />
£1.50p.<br />
SOUL AND MOTOWN NIGHTS at Montgomery Hall,<br />
Wath, third Friday of every month.<br />
<strong>DEARNE</strong> <strong>VALLEY</strong> CAMERA CLUB meets every Thursday<br />
from 7.30pm at Wath Rugby Club, Moor Road, Wath. New<br />
members of all ages welcome, beginner or advanced.<br />
www.dvcc.co.uk<br />
STITCH IN TIME SEWING AND CRAFT GROUP,<br />
meets every Tuesday 1pm -4pm at Wath upon Dearne Rugby<br />
Club, Moor Rd, Wath on Dearne, £2 per week, disabled toilet<br />
and ramp to building, bring your chosen craft and meet new<br />
friends in an afternoon of chat and craft. New Members Are<br />
Welcome, for more info contact Christine on 01709 878217<br />
email...christinecalow@goodlemail.com<br />
ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH TIDDLERS & TOD-<br />
DLERS, meets every Monday afternoon at 1-2.30pm in St<br />
James Rooms, next to All Saints Church, Wath upon Dearne. A<br />
group for preschool children and their carers-£1.50 per session.<br />
Everyone Welcome. Mothers Unionmeets in St James Room on<br />
the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm and 4th Thursday<br />
afternoon at 2pm. New members welcome. For more details<br />
visit our websitewww.wathparishchurch.co.uk or contact 01709<br />
873905.<br />
ROCKINGHAM LACEMAKERS. Do you fancy learning<br />
bobbin lace. Classes on Monday afternoons starting 9th Jan St<br />
Joseph's Church Hall, Carr Road - best accessed from Doncaster<br />
Rd -<strong>Park</strong>ing in the car park and in-between the trees opposite<br />
the entrance to the Beeches Nursing Home. It is from<br />
13.30 to 15.30 -Wednesday evenings at Trinity Church Hall,<br />
Wath starting 11th Jan 7.00 - 9.00 cost is £3.00 a session paid at<br />
the beginning of the term. Please ring 873539 or 876665 for<br />
further information. We also have a monthly craft evening, at<br />
Trinity Church Hall 1st Friday of every month, 7.00 - 9.00 cost<br />
£1.50 per session of £10 per year. Everybody welcome.<br />
WATH PROBUS CLUB, meets on alternative Tuesdays, at<br />
the Oaklea Retreat on Oak Avenue at West Melton. New members<br />
are welcome. For information contact the secretary on<br />
01709 875908.<br />
28th ROTHERHAM <strong>NEW</strong>HILL SCOUT GROUP<br />
MEETINGS AT SCOUT HQ: 88 Chapel Street, Wath-upon-<br />
Dearne. Boys and Girls: Beavers, Tuesday, 6pm-7.30pm, aged 6-<br />
8 years; Cubs, Thursday, 6.30pm-8pm, ages 8-10 1 /2 years;<br />
Scouts, Thursday, 7pm-8.30pm, aged 10 1 /2-14 years. Male and<br />
female leaders wanted 18 years and upwards. For Beavers contact<br />
Allison 01709 876343. For all sections and leaders contact<br />
Skip 01709 586649.<br />
WATH WI meet at St James Rooms, next to Wath Parish<br />
Church, every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. New<br />
members welcome. For more information call 01226 752766.<br />
SALVATION ARMY, WATH-UPON-<strong>DEARNE</strong>: Sunday<br />
worship, 10.30am, all ages and 5pm Tuesday, Toddler Group,<br />
9.30-11.15; Thursday, snack and chat 1.30-3pm; Wednesday,<br />
Over 60’s, 10.30am; Thursday, Toddlers, 9.30-11.15; Friday,<br />
Prayers and Reection, 10.45am; First Wednesday every month<br />
Ladies Fellowship, 7.30pm; First Saturday in every month, Coffee<br />
Mornings, 10am-non. For further information contact 01709<br />
879178.<br />
STITCH IN TIME SEWING AND CRAFT GROUP,<br />
meets every Tuesday 1pm -4pm at Wath upon Dearne Rugby<br />
Club, Moor Rd, Wath on Dearne. £2 per week, disabled toilet<br />
and ramp to building, bring your chosen craft, and meet new<br />
friends in an afternoon of chat and craft. New Members Are<br />
Welcome, for more info contact Christine on 01709<br />
878217email...christinecalow@goodlemail.com<br />
<br />
GENERAL INFORM<br />
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: Disturbed by someone else’s<br />
drinking? For a condential helpline ring 020 7403 0888, 10am-<br />
10pm.<br />
<strong>DEARNE</strong> SOCIAL GROUP FOR UNATTACHED, IN-<br />
DEPENDENT MEN AND WOMEN IN THEIR 40’s<br />
AND 50’s: Small informal group, meet weekly for pub quiz,<br />
meals, cinema, etc, new peoples always welcome. Contact Pat on<br />
07549 031250.<br />
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR DIVORCED, SEPA-<br />
RATED AND WIDOWED meets at Nelly Denes on Monday<br />
evenings, 8pm. Enquiries call 07947 839343.<br />
N.C.D.S. AND SINGLE, DIVORCED, WIDOWED AND<br />
CARERS: All welcome to the Doncaster Catholic Club, Thursday<br />
at 7.30pm.<br />
SOUTH YORKS POLE LATHE TURNERS and Greenwood<br />
Workers Association, meet at Cusworth Hall, 4th Sunday<br />
of every month, 10am-4pm. Contact R. Sixsmith on 01709<br />
897949 or B. Cox on 01709 881273 or<br />
r.msixsmith@btinternet.com<br />
DO YOU WANT TO DO LUNCH. We are a small social<br />
group who lunch once a month It can be local or in countryside<br />
or at seaside Are you single in your 40's,50's or 60's and<br />
young at heart then phone Pat on 07702797112.
CLINCHER...Shaun Harrad<br />
scores from the spot as Rotherham<br />
United beat Accrington<br />
Stanley on Tuesday night. He is<br />
also seen celebrating with his<br />
team-mates.<br />
The Millers travel to Burton<br />
Albion on Saturday.<br />
Page 42 Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012<br />
WEEKENDER SPORT<br />
Price is right in<br />
Manvers series<br />
The dreams that made last week so dramatic can once more, powerfully influence you.<br />
But these needn’t be just at night, you might find yourself drifting into your own little<br />
world in a dull meeting, or while you’re supposed to be doing a dutiful task. All this<br />
can see you exploring like never before, deep within your thoughts and consciousness.<br />
Call me now for more news and astral advice...<br />
Someone you like has aroused your fascination but it may seem as if there is some kind<br />
of catch, or there are strings attached. Your circumstances may have a bearing too. All<br />
this may call upon you to make some kind of sacrifice. At work, if you are in a helping<br />
or caring profession you can do well, but don’t let anyone abuse your goodwill. Call<br />
me now for your in-depth forecast...<br />
You can find yourself checking out whether previously laid long term plans, are what<br />
you want to do. You could also find yourself questioning some of the friendships you<br />
have. In fact, you may go through a period when your thoughts are fluid. Don’t try to<br />
make any final decisions, just go with this, because you can firm things up later on<br />
Taurus. Call me now for your in-depth forecast...<br />
Your creative imagination is given a wonderful boost, and this can also see you oozing<br />
a special aura that can draw new attention and love interest. With Jupiter priming both<br />
Neptune and the Sun, something rather hard to quantify can move your senses in the<br />
most special of ways. Just how this comes up will be deeply personal. Call your special<br />
prediction line for your love scope in full...<br />
This can be a time when your talents find you in the spotlight - even quite literally if<br />
you enjoy amateur dramatics, or have a showbiz side. Your picture can appear in the<br />
local paper, or further afield. Yet you can find yourself more susceptible to influences<br />
around you at work. If you're not happy, this can drain your energies. Call your special<br />
prediction line for more astral advice...<br />
Humdrum, everyday stuff can lose its appeal. However conscientious you are, you can<br />
find yourself yearning for some wonderment. Checking out exotic holiday locations<br />
can be one way, but then you can just develop a real appetite for more escapist films.<br />
Your links with faraway places, also take on more importance. This needs to be sated.<br />
Call your prediction line for more astral advice...<br />
If you have always been rather sceptical about astrology and mystical possibilities, even<br />
reading this column with a rather wry, detached, amusement...well, all that's set to<br />
change as your penchant for delving deep into the depths of life’s mysteries takes hold.<br />
You can also think very imaginatively about future business possibilities. Call me for<br />
more news and advice...<br />
Some very deep changes can start to affect your life. You begin to sense that there is a<br />
different way. In truth this has been creeping up for a while, but you can find yourself<br />
opting for seclusion or to spend time with the small coterie of people at the very heart<br />
of your world. Family affairs can also take on an added resonance. Call your prediction<br />
line for more news and astral advice...<br />
Dec 22-Jan 20<br />
Your mind will flow with possibilities. This can see you really appreciating the benefits<br />
of reading, storytelling or drama. Your choice of viewing can also change now. Fascination<br />
needs to mix with sparkling conversation, and you can find yourself up talking<br />
into the wee small hours. Have confidence in your point of view, as people will be receptive.<br />
Call for more news and advice...<br />
Protect the things you hold dear. Someone could try to take the credit for your ideas,<br />
or you can find your resources draining away on things which are not really crucial.<br />
Try not to be fanciful about money. Having said that, your natural generosity to those<br />
less fortunate, can come to the fore. Yet cravings can intensify too this week. Call me<br />
now for your financial forecast in full...<br />
Competitors brave the freeze for the latest event in the Team Manvers<br />
Winter Series.<br />
IN-FORM Richard Price<br />
mastered treacherous conditions<br />
to win the latest round of<br />
the Team Manvers Winter Series—equalling<br />
his own series<br />
race record in the process.<br />
He won the 5k run in 19mins<br />
27secs, an outstanding time considering<br />
the ice on parts of the course.<br />
All 14 competitors emerged with<br />
credit for coming through in sub-zero<br />
temperatures down to -5 in what was<br />
the seventh race in the series.<br />
Equally impressive was Luke Field<br />
in second place, also under 20 minutes<br />
in 19.45. Mick Gouldin's knee survived<br />
as he crossed the line third in 20.06.<br />
There was a sprint finish between<br />
Les Orange and Lee Draper which<br />
Draper just edged to take 12th position<br />
and over a minute quicker than previous.<br />
Top lady home was Bridgette Booth<br />
in 24.24, including a fall. Newcomer<br />
Geoffrey Kyei finished tenth in 24.29.<br />
Results in full—1 Richard Price<br />
19.27, 2 Luke Field 19.45, 3 Mick<br />
Gouldin 20.06, 4 Andy Coldwell<br />
20.45, 5 Richard Nuttall 20.47, 6 Paul<br />
Maude 21.30, 7 Mark Hurrell 22.24,<br />
8 Ian Pugsley 22.54, 9 George Williams<br />
23.07, 10 Geoffrey Kyei 24.24,<br />
11 Bridgette Booth 24.29, 12Lee<br />
Draper 27.39, 13 Les Orange 27.40, 14<br />
Rachel Williams 31.39.<br />
We all learn from our experiences around relationships, and they guide our future<br />
moves. But your approach to and expectation of other people can go through quite an<br />
alteration. Things take on a less analytical dimension, and it will be the fuzzy bits<br />
around the edges that start to spellbind you about someone you soon encounter. Call<br />
your special prediction line for your love scope in full...<br />
This can be a very special time for you Pisces, as the Sun returns to your sign merging<br />
with your ruler Neptune, and then the New Moon creating a platform for you to be inventive,<br />
fresh and stylish. This is a time which gives you a rare chance to tap into aspects<br />
of your personality that have been dimmed or lain dormant for far too long. Call<br />
me now for your in-depth forecast...
WEEKENDER SPORT<br />
Why do they do it?<br />
I’ll tell you why...<br />
MANY, I'm sure, will be wondering<br />
how—and why—anglers manage Whereas rivers were once the mainstay<br />
And venues have changed beyond belief.<br />
to fish in difficult conditions. of winter fishing, today most competitions<br />
are held on well-stocked and often quite<br />
I'm not sure about the why but admit to<br />
small ponds.<br />
fishing in far worse many years ago when I<br />
Methods have also changed. It's true<br />
was younger and dafter; ice fishing in Scandinavia<br />
in temperatures of minus 16C.<br />
that in summer many anglers still fish a<br />
waggler style with rod and reel, but as soon<br />
Of course going back a number of years<br />
as the temperature drops they change almost<br />
exclusively to pole and ledger fishing.<br />
it would simply not be possible to fish once<br />
lakes, canals and rivers had a covering of The size of the venue, together with the<br />
ice.<br />
The styles of fishing back then, namely<br />
ledgering and rod and line float fishing,<br />
simply made it impossible.<br />
Even when it was possible, on moving<br />
rivers for example, the standard of protective<br />
clothing left much to be desired. So<br />
much so that I once went to sleep sitting<br />
on my basket, bream fishing on the former, means that in most cases ice is not<br />
Witham. I was so cold.<br />
a problem, it simply depends on how<br />
At the time I didn't recognise the signs much effort anglers, or fishery owners, are<br />
of hypothermia and didn't realise what prepared to put in to clear it.<br />
was happening, but realise now how foolish<br />
it was.<br />
ple with one fishery taking chain saws<br />
Last year's big freeze was a good exam-<br />
Today, of course, it is a completely different<br />
matter. Superb cold weather cloth-<br />
Taking Barnburgh and Lakeside as ex-<br />
onto the ice to cut out swims!<br />
ing, modelled on mountaineering and amples, it now seems that jet skis are the<br />
other sub-zero pursuits, make life much in vogue method.<br />
easier, but it is mainly the changes to the But there are more subtle techniques.<br />
styles and methods of fishing that make Both Aston <strong>Park</strong> and Lowfield Fisheries<br />
winter fishing, even in the hardest of have recently installed bubbler systems<br />
weathers, possible.<br />
which work on the principle of feeding<br />
high pressure air down a system of pipe<br />
work and through aerators situated on the<br />
bottom of the lake.<br />
While they do not keep the water temperature<br />
above freezing, they do provide continuous<br />
movement which prevents freezing,<br />
allowing anglers to fish.<br />
Is it all worth it? That's a million dollar<br />
question.<br />
I no longer fish when the weather is cold<br />
for a number of reasons.<br />
One thing is for certain, as over the years<br />
angling became more commercial there<br />
was some degree of inevitability about it.<br />
Years ago, anglers either didn't fish in<br />
winter or thought themselves lucky to get a<br />
bite or two. Today they continue to expect<br />
the same colossal weights in winter that<br />
they catch in summer, both of which necessitate<br />
massive overstocking, which in turn<br />
needs a big investment.<br />
The same investment is going into developing<br />
the fisheries themselves. All over the<br />
area owners are spending huge sums of<br />
money digging holes, buying fish, building<br />
tackle shops and cafes.<br />
Such investment must be made to work,<br />
not to sit idle throughout the winter, and so<br />
all year fishing is here to stay like it or not.<br />
And I believe the changes will continue,<br />
mark my words, until, horror of horrors, indoor<br />
fishing will be provided.<br />
Dearne Valley Weekender, Thursday, February 16, 2012 page 43<br />
• GETTING ALL AEREATED...one way of keep the ice away, as<br />
seen at Aston <strong>Park</strong> Fishery.<br />
Ice and snow plays<br />
havoc with matches<br />
JUST when we were beginning<br />
to think that we had<br />
missed winter this year,<br />
everything changed.<br />
And it has played havoc with angling<br />
activities, certainly over recent<br />
weekends.<br />
Just a couple of weeks ago, still<br />
waters were beginning to freeze over<br />
and anyone wishing to wet a line had<br />
to consider breaking the ice to do so<br />
and so the signs were there.<br />
Rotherham's 65'ers were one of<br />
the few clubs that managed to fish<br />
before things became too bad, but<br />
even then there were signs that<br />
things were going downhill.<br />
As ever, Big Adam's Lake at Hayfield<br />
was the venue and, fearing the<br />
worst, the lads went armed with<br />
bloodworm and joker. Obviously serious<br />
stuff this winter fishing, regardless<br />
of age.<br />
Unfortunately, while Alan Scotthorne<br />
regularly seems to rattle out<br />
20 plus pounds of roach using what<br />
many consider to be a magic bait,<br />
things don't come so easy for those<br />
less familiar with its use.<br />
Nevertheless, it was a close result<br />
with Terry Featherstone finishing in<br />
top spot with 4lbs 15ozs of small<br />
fish. It was an 'only just' however,<br />
for pushing him close at the next peg<br />
was Ernest Gillott, who weighed<br />
4lbs 14ozs for second and Tom<br />
Amos, who had 4lbs 13ozs for third.<br />
As the week progressed, the situation<br />
deteriorated rapidly.<br />
By Friday the weathermen had us<br />
believing that we were about to be<br />
covered in Siberian snow that might<br />
last forever.<br />
As a result of both the ice and the<br />
forecast snow, weekend fishing was<br />
almost abandoned.<br />
Phoenix and <strong>Park</strong>gate anglers did<br />
make it to Ravenfield to fish the<br />
Winter League on Saturday morning<br />
but found when they arrived<br />
they could not break the ice! Elsewhere,<br />
the Walkley Winter League<br />
cancelled its match at Woodhouse<br />
Grange, something which is almost<br />
unknown, for fear of travel problems<br />
and a frozen venue.<br />
Barnburgh Lakes was one of the<br />
few venues clear of ice, courtesy of a<br />
jet ski which is used to smash the ice,<br />
prior to fishing. Having said that,<br />
Lakeside at Ranskill use the same<br />
method but after over two hours of<br />
trying, anglers still had to abandon<br />
the league match.<br />
Tuesday's Over 50s match on the<br />
Middle Pond at Barnburgh attracted<br />
14 participants, when<br />
Howard Cutts took the honours with<br />
a 48lbs 2ozs net of F1's to the pellet<br />
from peg four.<br />
P. Carr was second with 34lbs<br />
8ozs and P. Collins third with 24lbs<br />
2ozs.<br />
The following day no less than 19<br />
anglers took part in the match on<br />
the Top Pond where Malc Bailey<br />
was the winner with a 53lbs 7ozs<br />
bag, caught with maggots from peg<br />
15. Gary Jubb was second with<br />
38lbs 2ozs and Alfie Head third<br />
with 32lbs 2ozs.<br />
Twenty anglers braved the snow,<br />
ice, and poor road conditions to fish<br />
on the Middle Pond on Sunday,<br />
when Gary Jubb improved on his<br />
previous performance by fishing<br />
pellets at peg 17 to win with 25lbs.<br />
Andy Sutton took second with 17lbs<br />
14ozs, ahead of Craig Leyland, who<br />
had 14lbs 2ozs for third, and Steve<br />
Manchester, who weighed 13lbs<br />
8ozs for fourth.<br />
• ICE STATION...the scene at Baker’s Pond last week.
Luke keeps<br />
up his World<br />
Indoor chase<br />
<strong>DEARNE</strong> athlete Luke<br />
Cutts went head to head<br />
with the other three top<br />
UK pole vaulters at<br />
Shefeld's English Institute<br />
of Sport in his quest for a<br />
place in the World Indoor<br />
Championships.<br />
Competing in the UK National<br />
Indoor Championships and trials<br />
for the big event in Istanbul, the<br />
Thurnscoe athlete was well in the<br />
ROTHERHAM<br />
United are<br />
back in the<br />
play-off frame<br />
in League Two<br />
after Tuesday<br />
night’s 1-0<br />
win over<br />
Accrington<br />
Stanley at Don<br />
Valley. New<br />
loan striker<br />
Shaun Harrad,<br />
scorer of the<br />
winner from<br />
the spot, is<br />
seen in action<br />
on the right.<br />
We’ve more<br />
pictures inside.<br />
fray.<br />
Although nishing fourth, he<br />
matched the same heights of his<br />
rivals, all tying with 5.45m on the<br />
day.<br />
Cutts, of Dearne ALC<br />
Athletics Club, secured a clean<br />
rst-time clearance on his successive<br />
progression heights but<br />
required two attempts for his<br />
5.45m season's best clearance<br />
which moved him back to fourth<br />
place.<br />
No UK vaulter has reached the<br />
required qualifying height of<br />
5.72m, which has to be achieved<br />
by Sunday.<br />
Cutts is hoping to have two<br />
more competitions by guesting in<br />
the Armed Forces versus<br />
Loughborough Students event at<br />
the Midlands Open.<br />
Coach Trevor Fox said: "I am<br />
condent Luke can get the 5.72m<br />
height if he can nail a strong takeoff<br />
on his strongest pole, considering<br />
his body weight is 14lbs<br />
lighter than when he last used it."<br />
LUKE CUTTS in<br />
action. He can still<br />
make the World Indoor<br />
Championships.<br />
Sp rt<br />
Titans pledge ahead<br />
of Knights’ TV derby<br />
ROTHERHAM Titans<br />
have pledged to hit back<br />
immediately after Monday’s<br />
disappointing home defeat<br />
by Cornish Pirates.<br />
They travel to Doncaster this<br />
Saturday for a game to be televised<br />
live on Sky TV and despite never<br />
having won at Castle <strong>Park</strong>,<br />
Rotherham are determined to get<br />
back to winning ways.<br />
Said coach Andre Bester: “It’s<br />
always difficult going to Doncaster<br />
but we will put Monday’s game<br />
behind us and go there with the<br />
intention of making a point.<br />
“It was disappointing to lose<br />
against Pirates but the players were<br />
undoubtedly rusty, having not played<br />
for several weeks.<br />
“It was critical that we played the<br />
match but we did look like a team<br />
that has not played for a number of<br />
weeks. The positives are that we took<br />
a point out of the match and we<br />
scored two outstanding tries.”<br />
Titans lost 19-14 with Barney<br />
Maddison and Robin Copeland<br />
touching down.<br />
Tomorrow’s game starts at<br />
12.05pm and, with a large crowd<br />
expected, fans are advised to be early.<br />
PALE Nonu tries to find a way<br />
through against Pirates.<br />
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