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to the March/April edition of Aroundtown Magazine.
Dear Reader
HHow wonderful it is to have
some sunshine and lighter
nights as we look forward to
exploring the best of South Yorkshire.
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This spring there are some great events planned
day and night, including a lunar spectacle coming
to Wentworth Woodhouse for We Wonder Noir.
From the moon to our World, Clifton Park
Museum is connecting the vibrant cultures of
Rotherham communities together in a new project
that shares their native traditions through objects
and storytelling.
Another museum telling the story of its
people is Experience Barnsley which is unveiling
a new exhibition in April about the former
Slazenger Factory employees who made tennis
balls for Wimbledon.
Genuine people come from nothing and no
truer testament to this is the story of Alan Hydes.
Who would have believed that from humble
Barnsley beginnings, a 50p bat bought from the
Co-op would take him around the world as one of
England’s finest table tennis players.
With the Women’s Euros coming to Rotherham
and Sheffield this summer, we were inspired to
delve into sporting opportunities in our region, such
as the historic Montagu Cup and the country’s first
women’s basketball team which began in Sheffield.
As we head back outside, it’s time to tidy up
the garden. But your garden could also help aid
nature’s recovery. We also share the natural bond
one young woman has with a flock of birds that
she’s given the freedom of flight.
Happy reading
Cheryl and Amber x
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Alan
Hydes
With Brother Glyn at
Experience Barsnley
When Alan Hydes’ mum Lily bought him a
table tennis bat from Barnsley Co-Operative
for ten shillings, little did she know that it
would become a metaphorical paddle to
steer her son out of a torrent of poverty.
The cheap Slazenger bat paved
the way for Alan to travel the world,
visiting 52 countries as one of
England’s finest table tennis players
in the 1960s and ‘70s.
But as Alan says, life for him has
been like a lottery, and two little
chance attacks towards the end of
a rally as a junior would change the
course of his life forever.
His was a pimple rubber bat with
no sponge, meaning Alan developed
a predominantly defensive style of
play. The only chance he had of
attacking was when his opponent
dropped a shot close to the net.
At his first tournament, the 1963
South Yorkshire Open in Sheffield,
aged 12, Alan beat the England
junior sixth ranked player. Nobody
thought this newcomer would have
any impact on the competition, but
against the odds he proved his
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mettle thanks to an unexpected
drop shot that saw him defeat the
tournament’s best player.
This led to him being scouted by
table tennis double world champion,
Johnny Leach, to attend a summer
sports camp at Butlins Skegness in
August 1963. He was named boy
of the week and won a place at
the finals camp in Bognor Regis to
compete for the News of the World
most promising boy of the year
award. Again, thanks to a dropped
shot by the net, he was victorious.
The following year he became
the youngest person to play for
England’s junior table tennis squad,
making his debut against West
Germany just weeks before his 15th
birthday and fighting back from 14-
20 to win 22-20.
In 1967 he turned senior, going
on to make over 100 international
Prince Charles
appearances for his country. In 1969
he was ranked sixth in the world and
England’s number one table tennis
player, having beat the Russian and
Hungarian top-ranked players. He
even played a part in easing tensions
with the Chinese, with a momentous
occasion dubbed ‘Ping Pong
Diplomacy’.
His sporting career has seen
him travel to the likes of Yugoslavia,
Trinidad, Czechoslovakia and
Tokyo, but Alan says he’ll always
be indebted to the people of
Barnsley who have helped him
along his journey.
Born in 1949, Alan was the second
of the four Hydes boys, with older
brother Michael, and younger twins
Glyn and John. The family lived at
New Lodge in Barnsley. With four
growing boys to clothe and feed,
money was tight. Dad Fred was a
miner at Carlton colliery and worked
nights for the extra pay, leaving his
wife Lily to raise her sons in between
working as a school cleaner.
The boys went to Holyrood junior
school and then St Michael’s High
School where Alan began to show
an aptitude for sport. He was the
school’s football captain and was
picked to play cricket for Barnsley
Boys. However, the family’s lack
of disposable income put paid
to his playing days before they
even began.
“I was sat on the coach waiting
to leave Barnsley and Mr Rushforth
came and asked me if I had my
white trousers with me. We couldn’t
afford them, so I had white football
shorts instead. He said, ‘Sorry son.
You’re not playing cricket for Barnsley
today.’ I was so embarrassed to
be catching the bus home to New
Lodge but it gave me the motivation
not to be poor all my life,” Alan says.
His older brother Michael
persuaded Alan to go with him to
Barnsley Boys’ Club. The club,
based at what is now the Lamproom
Theatre, was run by Pop Pierpoint
who was well-known for helping the
children of Barnsley.
“We couldn’t afford a hobby like
golf or tennis, and for football you
needed a team. The subs for the
boys’ club were only 4p a week, plus
I think Mum was secretly glad that
two of us would be out the house
after school.”
The boys’ club had one snooker
table, one pool table, an indoor
five-a-side football pitch, and two
table tennis tables, which is where an
11-year-old Alan first tried his hand at
the sport.
“One of the tables was chipped,
but it gave me something to aim for
because if you hit the chip the ball
deviated. Table tennis dictated my
own fate from then on. I spent four
hours a night, from getting there at
6pm to leaving at 10pm, training on
that table.”
Alan had a natural gift; he’s
ambidextrous, which he says gave
him good visual perception of the
speed and spin on the ball. He’d
also had years of kicking a ball about
in his grandma’s yard, pretending

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to be a superstar footballer every
lunchtime while at junior school.
“Pop showed an interest in
me, and I gravitated towards his
kindness. He could see the promise
I had and asked me to join their table
tennis team.”
Alan started in division nine and
in two years had risen to the first
division. Not bad to say he knew
nothing about the sport when he
joined. He’d even dyed his white
shorts blue after finding out they
were disallowed. With great visual
anticipation, Alan could read
where the ball was going and had
developed an orthodox technique
after reading a book by former
tennis star, Ann Haydon-Jones who
coincidentally had designed his first
bat bought from the Co-Op.
But funds were still a barrier to
his future success. For that first
tournament in Sheffield, his parents
had to borrow the train fare off
Alan’s grandad.
“Before he agreed to give me the
money, he gave me an interview
asking why I wanted to go. I told
him I wanted to win, and he said if
I wanted to win then he’d back me.
But I didn’t have any money for food
or drink. It was February and the
water pipes were frozen, so I went
outside and put snow in my mouth.
“Thankfully some kind people
from Barnsley bought me something
to eat and gave me a lift back to
Barnsley. I didn’t like asking them
to take me to New Lodge, so they
dropped me in the town and I walked
the two-and-half miles home.”
When he won a place at the sports
camp in Skegness, his parents
couldn’t afford to go with him for the
week. But this was an opportunity
he couldn’t miss. The talent spotting
camps were established by Johnny
Leach, who had become a News of
the World columnist. Young sporting
hopefuls received coaching and
assessment from some of England’s
top players.
A 13-year-old Alan stayed with a
Barnsley family his grandma knew
who were coincidentally holidaying
there that week. Similarly, when he
With Tony Book,
Man City Footballer
went to the finals at Bognor Regis the
following month, he stayed with the
previous year’s winner and her family
who were from Doncaster, catching
the midnight bus from Doncaster.
But it would prove the right
decision. Because his trusty bat
limited him to a defensive plan of
action, he was marking low against
an opponent from London. The two
boys were the main contenders
for the trophy, so that game would
decide the winner. His opponent
dropped a shot near the net and
Alan was able to smash it back to
win the match.
“It was Denis Neal who was
marking. Afterwards, he said how it
all hinged on that one shot. As soon
as I smashed it past him, he knew I’d
win. At the awards presentation there
were about 2,000 kids stood on the
stage and I was right at the back as I
thought I’d got no chance of winning.
Then they announced the winner was
a left-handed table tennis player from
Barnsley and I had to push my way
through the crowd. The trophy was
nearly bigger than me; I could hardly
carry it.”
That Christmas, Alan bought
himself a new bat – this time one
with a sponge layer and sticky
rubber top sheet to create more
spin on the ball. This increased the
speed and aggression of his serve,
helping him become an attacking
player, which was difficult when he’d
been moulded to be a defender.
His technique adjusted overtime to
become an all-rounder, with a low
swing stood back from the table,
the acceleration of which created a
varied spin attack.
Alan’s ‘most promising’ win would
turn into reality, upsetting the youth
table tennis scene with a boy who
had come from nowhere. But he’d
had a hard slog to get noticed. While
his schoolmates were out socialising,
Alan would be training or competing
around Barnsley, often ending up
soaked in sweat. Matches finished
at 10.15pm and if he missed the last
bus from Barnsley, he’d have to walk
all the way to New Lodge. And he
was always under pressure to win
With Son Paul and Stellan
Bengtsson - 1971 Men’s
Singles World Champ
Most Promising Boy
of the Year 1961
“I’d never been happier than when I
stood on that podium in Singapore and
was given my first gold medal. But it had
taken ten years to get there.”
the prize money to pay for the next
tournament.
“It didn’t ever seem like hard work
as my body was fit and my mind
was young. The alternative would
have been a miserable life not
achieving anything.”
Not long after he joined the
England youth team in 1964, Alan
was about to finish school.
“I didn’t have the same
opportunities as kids these days.
My classes were noisy and disruptive
so I couldn’t get my head down at
school. The only input we had for
careers was which coal mine we
were going to go down. After I left
school, I used to go to Barnsley
Library on a Saturday when I wasn’t
training and teach myself maths
from an old book that would say
‘turn to this page if you got the
answer right’.”
Because of his place in the
England team, Alan was offered
a job in the repairs department at
Slazenger’s factory in Horbury near
Wakefield. He would catch the bus
to the factory at 7am every morning,
giving half his £3.50 a week pay
packet to his parents. He worked
there for four years until he became a
full-time sportsman in 1968.
“They were good people and
gave me time off to train and
play. Slazenger had become my
sponsor, so they paid my expenses
for tournaments and once I turned
senior I earnt royalties from the Alan
Hydes bat they produced. After
that, I didn’t have much time to work
because I was always travelling the
world going to various tournaments
and competitions. But table tennis
was all I could do well, so I always
knew it would become my career.”
Life became a rally between
English, European and World
3x Double Champ
with Dennis Neale
championships, living out of a
suitcase for over ten years. Alan
was selected to go to the European
Championships in Lyon 1968,
Moscow 1970, Rotterdam 1972,
and Novi Sadi 1974. The World
Championships he went to were
Munich 1969, Nagoya 1971,
and Sarajevo 1973. He won five
English national championships
in men’s and mixed doubles, and
three gold medals at the inaugural
commonwealth championships in
Singapore 1971.
“In sport you either win or lose.
It’s easy when you win; you feel
exhilarated, elevated. I’d never been
happier than when I stood on that
podium in Singapore and was given
my first gold medal. But it had taken
ten years to get there.
“Losing could be terrible, but
nobody wanted to listen so I never
complained. I just had to learn
why I lost and had a notebook
where I’d write down the strengths
and weaknesses of myself and
my opponent. I learnt a lot about
my whole character; I had the
determination to play to win but
never made much of a song or
dance about it. My career could have
gone either way, so I’m always full
of gratitude when I reflect on how
fortunate I was.”
One of Alan’s greatest memories
is being part of a world first, where
sport was used to establish and
improve diplomatic relations. In 1971,
table tennis teams from the USA, UK,
Canada and Colombia were invited
to the Chinese capital – the first time
American delegates had set foot in
Beijing for over twenty years, and ten
years since the England team had
played in China.
Dubbed ‘Ping Pong Diplomacy’,
it’s the biggest thing that has ever
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Ping Pong Diplomacy 1971
happened in table tennis, thawing
tensions that had arisen from the
Cold War and Cultural Revolution.
Alan was given a once in a lifetime
opportunity to train with the Chinese
national team as part of a Winston
Churchill scholarship.
“We were already competing
in Japan but were given our own
private plane to go to China. We
played in front of audiences that
reached 25,000 spectators and every
Sunday on my day off I’d go to the
Great Wall with a bag of crisps and
bottle of pop.
“One day, the England team had
to walk across the Lo Wu bridge
to Hong Kong, which was classed
as no-man’s land in the Vietnam
War. The British soldiers who were
guarding it chaperoned us so far,
then said ‘good luck’ and left us to
walk for 15 minutes ‘till we reached
the other side to a fanfare of music.
“The chairman of the English Table
Tennis Association at that time asked
for pandas to be sent to London
Zoo. I still speak with the Chinese
ambassador now; at Christmas he
sent me a bottle of wine and some
toy pandas for my two grandsons.”
Back on home turf and it was
straight back to it. The table tennis
season ran September to April, so
the summer months were spent at
Butlins Bognor Regis sports camps
where he returned as a coach for
seven seasons between 1968-75.
Then he retired from professional
sport in January 1975 aged 25 when
Roy Evans, chair of the International
Table Tennis Federation, offered
him the very first coaching role for
the New Zealand national team. But
after many lonely years of travelling,
and feeling cut off from his family in
the UK, Alan moved back to Blighty
to sign a contract with Dunlop
Slazenger as sales and marketing
manager at their Croydon office.
His family had since moved to West
Sussex, so he lived with them and
commuted to the capital.
“I knew what made a good
bat but I was clueless about the
business side of things, so I did a
few courses. But my main job was
to bring the equipment up to date.
Dunlop bats were renowned for
being too slow. I knew the sponge
suppliers in Asia and managed to
source better quality. Sales doubled
despite the price going from £8 to
£18. The managing director said he
wished everyone could do that. But
the standard was so bad I could
only exceed.”
The same year he met his
would-be wife, June, who was from
Hoyland and working in the Royal
Hotel in Barnsley. After visiting the
Barnsley Slazenger factory, Alan
called in for a drink before going to
collect coal for his grandparents and
the pair hit it off. He moved back to
Barnsley to be with June and the pair
married at Holyrood Church in May
1977. But table tennis still had a part
to play in their nuptials.
“Because of what I’d learnt in
China, the ITTF askedme to host
seminars around the world. That
year it was in Egypt but I told them
I couldn’t as I was getting married
the same weekend. They said I
could bring my wife with me, and
the money was hard to turn down.
So we were married in Barnsley on
Saturday, and by Sunday we were in
Cairo. June still jokes that she spent
her honeymoon with 20 men from
the Middle East.”
The pair went on to have two
children: Teresa who works as a
gastroenterologist in Liverpool, and
Paul who works in finance at Canary
Wharf. Alan and June moved back to
West Sussex in the late ‘80s after the
two Slazenger factories in Yorkshire
closed. All manufacturing went to
Hong Kong, so Alan launched his
own sports distribution company
in 1988, putting his house up
as collateral to borrow £30,000
start-up loan.
These days, 73-year-old Alan
enjoys a slightly slower pace of life,
living close to the beach in Sussex
and spending more time with his
family after a life spent travelling the
world by himself. He’s vice president
of Table Tennis England, so does
get invited to table tennis events
and has been asked to play at this
year’s Veterans Championships in
Rimini, Italy.
“They’ve asked me even though
I’m rubbish now. I’ve had two knee
replacements due to the training
I did as a younger man. It was all
short, dynamic circuits and bunny
hops landing on one knee, which
isn’t good for the body and not
recommended anymore. I still go
to the gym every day, but training is
nowhere as intense.”
Table tennis has afforded Alan
a life his parents could never have
dreamed of. And all because of a
50p bat that served him so well.
There’s actually a 50/50 chance that
it was another Barnsley sporting star
that sold him that very bat. Dickie
Bird worked at Barnsley Co-Op at
that time and Alan remembers the
saleswoman calling on the advice of
a colleague who was good at sport
to assist.
Dickie and Alan have become
good friends over the years and
speak regularly. The pair have
travelled the world but still everything
always resorts back to Barnsley. The
last time Alan came back to Barnsley
in 2020, he had another blast from
the past.
“I was in the gym at the Holiday
Inn and couldn’t work the lockers,
so I asked this man to show me. He
said, ‘It’s Alan, isn’t it? I’ve not seen
you since 1962 at Barnsley Boys’
Club and I beat you then. My career
went down whereas yours went up.’ I
felt like I was on Candid Camera.
“But you just have to do your best
through life and be grateful for where
it takes you. Before Mum died in
1999, she said to me, ‘We did it all,
Alan.’ And I never really understood
what she meant until recently.
My parents had no money but she
put what she could into seeing
me succeed.”
With Desmond Douglas
and Glyn Hydes With Dickie Bird At son’s wedding in 2021
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Chronic sports injuries
Exercise has a host of benefits to both your
physical and mental health. People who regularly
take part in physical activity have a lower risk of
developing many long-term conditions such as
heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, dementia,
and some cancers.
But sometimes, due to improper
training, technique or tools, exercise
can lead to chronic injuries that
can impact you in later life if not
managed correctly.
Chronic sports injuries are those
which are a result of overusing
an area of your body through
prolonged, repetitive movement
over a long period of time. They are
musculoskeletal injuries that affect
bones, joints, ligaments, tendons
or muscles.
Different sports carry different
injury risks. Runners often
experience foot/knee-related
injuries, golfers are more likely to
experience shoulder and lower
back problems, and footballers may
be more prone to groin, quad or
ankle sprains.
Chronic injuries far outnumber
acute sports injuries – those
resulting directly from a hit or
fall, such as broken bones or
concussion. However, people
often ignore chronic injuries as just
wear and tear or signs of getting
older and continue playing sports
or exercising despite symptoms,
meaning the body doesn’t get
chance to recover. By the time they
seek medical help, the injuries are
well established and can be more
difficult to treat conservatively.
Without intervention, a chronic
sports injury will continue to
reoccur. Overtime, repetitive trauma
“
Around 60
percent of chronic
sports injuries
are because of
poor training,
such as incorrect
technique, trying
to progress too
fast, or overdoing
a motion past the
body’s capability
”
to the muscles, ligaments and
tendons could lead to long-term
implications such as arthritis,
carpal tunnel syndrome, or
calcification where calcium leaks
into bruises in the muscle causing
bone-like structures.
Common chronic sports
injuries include:
ACL tears – the anterior
cruciate ligament (ACL) is in
the knee and can be partially or
completely torn by overstretching in
sports such as basketball, football,
gymnastics or tennis. A sudden
stop or change in direction may
cause the weakened ligament to
snap. Surgery is sometimes needed
to repair or replace the ligament.
Hamstring strain
– the hamstring is a tendon that
attaches the muscle to the bone in
the thigh. It can be strained due to
rapid acceleration in a short period
of time and is common in runners.
Long-term, it can affect mobility
and flexibility.
Rotator cuff injury
– this is the part of the shoulder that
controls movement and stability, but
it is prone to injuries, particularly in
sports such as tennis or swimming
where the arms are lifted. It can
also be caused by impingement,
where the tendon catches on the
bone. If scar tissue develops,
frozen shoulder can develop
where movement in the joint
becomes limited.
Shin splints – this is
pain along the tibia (shin bone)
after exercise. It can feel like the
muscle is pulling away from the
bone. Running or dancing on hard
surfaces could be the cause, as well
as wearing improper footwear with
no support, or having flat feet or a
high arch.
Sprains and strains
– the most common sport injuries,
caused by stress to ligaments,
muscles or joints. They can occur
anywhere but are more common in
ankles, the groin and lower back,
causing tenderness or stiffness.
Instability is the biggest risk factor
and bracing may help to prevent
further injury.
Stress fractures – tiny
cracks commonly caused by
weight-bearing activities in places
like the wrist or heel bone. If not
properly managed, they can lead
to larger fractures that are harder
to heal.
Tendinitis – this is where
the tendons become inflamed due
to repetitive motion and is common
in the Achilles, tennis elbow, or
jumper’s knee. Jumping, running,
walking, rowing, throwing and even
fishing can cause these injuries.
Symptoms of chronic sports
injuries are pain when exercising,
a dull ache when resting, and
swelling in the area affected.
Treatment includes rest and ice to
the area affected, anti-inflammatory
medication (ibuprofen), wearing
braces or supports, or manual
therapy such as physiotherapy or
massage. In more persistent cases,
steroid injections or surgery may
be required.
Around 60 percent of chronic
sports injuries are because of
poor training, such as incorrect
technique, trying to progress too
fast, or overdoing a motion past
the body’s capability. It can also
be caused by wearing the wrong
footwear, not warming up or cooling
down properly, or having general
poor health.
Muscle fatigue is the leading
cause of injury, resulting from a
lack of strength and/or endurance.
To reduce the risk of reoccurrence,
prevention is more important than
treatment. The focus shouldn’t just
be on managing pain; improving
weakness and bad habits will get to
the root of the cause will help you
stay in the game.
Andrew Watson
If you have any specific health
concerns, please feel free to
contact me at Good Measure
or email me at
andy@thewatsons.co.uk
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anyone to hear. But imagine that the recommended
treatment is miles away from your home and you
have no ability to make that journey.
For people in Barnsley, a free
twice-daily travel service has been
launched by Weston Park Cancer
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Oakwell Stadium to treatment at
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
Travel concerns can be a real
bump in the road for cancer
patients, especially when they
may require daily treatment for
chemotherapy or radiotherapy for
weeks on end.
For people living in Barnsley,
the treatment facilities are 15 miles
away in Sheffield and there is no
direct public transport link. And with
“
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face the decision to decline treatment
because travel to and from their
appointments is the barrier
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The Barnsley transport service
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financial or practical barriers Barnsley
people may have to accessing
cancer treatment. There are now ten
volunteer drivers who operate the
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DELIVER
WE DON’T JUST DELIVER, WE CARE
• All our drivers are trained
pharmacy staff so can offer help
and advice on any medication
concerns or questions you
may have
• Covering the Rotherham
area daily
• We also offer a mail order service
for patients living further away
WE OFFER EVERYTHING FROM A BASIC
TOENAIL TRIM TO A SPECIALIST MEDI-PEDI
Treat your feet and
spring into summer
We offer treatments to cure, care for and prevent
a range of foot conditions. Whether it be
fungal nail infection, corns or cracked heels
Try the Prende Warm Wax Therapy
Uses paraffin wax infused with essential oils
to boost hydration, increase circulation and
relax muscles. Great for conditions like
eczema, chilblains or stiff joints
Expert nail treatments:
• Lacuna method fungal nail
• Toenail reconstruction
• Ingrown toenails
Gift
vouchers
treat
someone’s
feet
FULLY INSURED AND DBS CHECKED
Unit 18 Alexandra Centre, Parkgate, Rotherham S62 4JE
NEW premises 2a Morthen Road, Wickersley, Rotherham S66 1EU
On-site parking available
OPEN Mon- Sat with flexible hours and late nights for your convenience
01709 762 212 • www.wickersleyfootclinic.co.uk
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
“
I am humbled that we are in a
position to sponsor this service
and give something back that will
benefit so many.
”
Escape
and
enjoy
a little
me time
Matt Hadley, transport
coordinator at Weston Park
Cancer Charity, said: “We don’t
want anyone to ever have to face
the decision to decline treatment
because travel to and from their
appointments is the barrier.
We’re extremely grateful for our
incredible team of volunteers and
to everybody who has supported
the launch of this priceless
new service.”
The service has been supported
by Barnsley FC, Barnsley Council,
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation
Trust, and the South Yorkshire and
Bassetlaw ICS Cancer Alliance.
There has also been considerable
donations and sponsorship from
Barnsley folk, including legendary
cricket umpire Dickie Bird.
Another supporter is Jean Cryne,
the widow of former Barnsley FC
owner Patrick Cryne who passed
away from cancer in 2018.
Jean said: “My family
experienced care and compassion
of Weston Park Cancer Charity
first-hand, and I am humbled that
we are in a position to sponsor this
service and give something back
that will benefit so many. Together
with the football club, the people
of Barnsley meant a great deal to
Patrick – the two fit hand-in-hand.
He would be immensely proud that
this free service, based at Oakwell,
will aid thousands of Barnsleybased
cancer patients across the
coming years.”
The Ultimate Pamper Experience
• Relaxing foot spa while seated in our
heated massage chair
• Lower leg and foot massage
• 45 min back massage
• I hour steam facial with
pressure point massage
• Robe provided
INTRODUCTORY OFFER £70
Mention Aroundtown when booking
We also offer
• Massage including hot stones • Reflexology ee • Reiki
customised dfacials il including black khead removal
Plasma Pen
Tighten and lift skin without invasive surgery or injections
Free consultations
For more information on the Barnsley transport service,
call Weston Park Cancer Charity’s helpline on 0114 553 3330
(Option Two) or email transport@wpcancercharity.org.uk
www.westonpark.org.uk
Hop in for the best
possible eyecare
around
From your local
independent
opticians
Genuine
stockist of:
O’Brien Fey Opticians
Open Mon, Tues, Weds & Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm Closed Thurs
41-43 Wellgate, Rotherham S60 2LT
Tel. 01709 376771 | www.obrienfey.co.uk
OPEN Tues and Fri 9.30am-6pm
Weds and Thurs 9.30am-8pm | Sat 9.30am-3pm
24B BRIDGE STREET, SWINTON, ROTHERHAM S64 8AP
01709 587264
Liberty
Physiotherapy
release your potential
Have you been told you have
plateaued in your rehabilitation?
Specialists in the following neurological disorders:
• Spinal Cord Injury • Traumatic Brain Injury • Stroke • Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s • Cerebral Palsy • Chronic neck and back conditions
Founders of the revolutionary
Neuromuscular Energising Therapy (NET)
• A hands-on technique that can open pathways to recovery
many years after the initial trauma
• Activates muscles to boost power and control
• Improves posture, function, co-ordination, and balance reactions
• 1-2-1 session tailored to your individual injury, illness or disability
Weekly Group Exercise Classes
Run by APPI instructors Elaine and Georgina
Balance and Stability, Core Stability and Pilates
Call for details of our class timetable
Hollowgate House, Hollowgate, Rotherham S60 2LD
Tel: 01709 837752 Email: admin@libertyphysiotherapy.co.uk
www.libertyphysiotherapy.co.uk
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
The greatest
wealth
is health
O ering general podiatry as
well as specialist treatments
Help reduce or prevent pain with a
device that fits inside your shoe
We are a Fungal busy salon infections, with an ingrown nails
excellent opportunity and psoriasis toenails for a
self-employed beauty therapist
Increases the blood flow providing
a therapeutic healing e ect to
sore and aching joints. Particularly
beneficial for those su ering from
arthritis and rheumatic pain
Also o ering treatments to enhance
any sports or deep tissue including
trigger pointing, myofascial release
and electro therapies
We also have a room to rent
with a special introductory offer:
First month free and second month half price
Would suit aesthetics, make-up artist, chiropodist etc with own clientele
28 Main Street, Aughton, S26 3XJ • Tel: 01143 274244
Email: beautybylaurenashley@hotmail.com
Helping you live a happier, healthier life with hypnosis
Fully qualified and experienced hypnotherapist
Do you feel like you
are not in control of your life?
Hypnotherapy can help solve various concerns and issues:
• Anxiety and panic
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Stress • Sleep • Fears and phobias
• Habits and addictions • Relationship issues
• Work and sport performance
Free Consultation
*£20 returnable deposit to secure booking
Either at our clean and professional
clinic or via telephone/video call
Book online at a time to suit you
www.alexandrahypnotherapy.co.uk
Consultation and two hour session £299
Quote Aroundtown and pay only £250
Quit smoking for good in just two hours with expert hypnosis
An easy way to stop smoking permanently so you can
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After just ONE hypnosis session you can: Save
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CLAIM YOUR FREE INITIAL
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to discover how this will work for you
Book online or call 07960 969080
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The expert professional hypnosis clinic Mexborough Business Centre, College Road, Mexborough S64 9JP
07960 969080 www.alexandrahypnotherapy.co.uk
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Face the future feeling
confident in your own skin
Discover the benefits of advanced,
medical-grade skin treatments
Vanish away blemishes
with advanced cosmetic procedures
Skin blemishes are harmless
but can be a nuisance and a
cause of insecurity
Erase bad body art
with laser tattoo reduction
If you have tattoo regrets,
don’t just cover it up
We can remove them easily,
quickly and safely without any
injections or incisions, leaving
minimal to no scarring
Fiona is an advanced cosmetic practitioner
and can remove over 20 different types of
benign blemishes including:
• Skin tags • Small cysts • Moles
• Verrucas • Thread veins
• Filiform (facial) warts
• Milia (white spots)
• Age spots/Seborrhoeic keratosis
• Cherry angioma (blood spots)
Laser removal is the most effective way
to reduce unsightly or unwanted ink
The latest in laser technology is safe for all skin
tones and works to break down ink pigments
which are naturally absorbed by the body
Fewer treatments needed and less
chance of scarring. Tattoo should become
lighter after each session
See immediate results
after one treatment
No longer available on the NHS.
ACP is the most cost-effective way
to remove or reduce blemishes
Unique results will depend on:
• Age of tattoo
• Density and colours of ink
• Size and composition of tattoo
• Depth of pigment
• Patient’s health
Undertaken by fully qualified and
experienced laser practitioner in a
clean and safe clinical setting
Feel confident in us...
Specialising in advanced skincare treatments for men and women
Pure Aesthetics has an award-winning team headed up by advanced
cosmetic practitioner and beauty boss, Fiona.
She is joined by three advanced therapists who all won Therapist
of the Year during their training at Rotherham College.
Pure Aesthetics Clinic,1 Wharncliffe Street, Rotherham S65 1ER Tel. 01709 377152
Book your treatments online www.pureaestheticsclinic.co.uk
pureaestheticsclinic

HEALTH & BEAUTY
Insta v reality
The pros and cons of pictures
with Chris Moody of Moodyhair
There’s an old saying that ‘A
picture is worth a thousand
words’ and in hairdressing,
pictures can help portray what
new style you’re looking to
emulate. But photos can also
bring many pitfalls.
By all means, search your social media and
Pinterest boards for images of the things you like.
Photographs are a great source of inspiration:
they help clients and stylists communicate what is
meant by ‘textured’, ‘ashen’, ‘warm’ or ‘tousled’.
But make no mistake - carefully placed lights
or a well thought out filter can totally transform that
natural, warm blonde into a super icy silver that
was never there in the first place. The problem
these days is that our phones and social media
feeds are filled with completely unrealistic images
of over-enhanced, filtered and even fake pictures
of super glamorous hairstyles and colours that
bear no resemblance to what can be achieved in
real life.
Many of us here at Moodyhair have examples
on our phones of how lighting and filters can
completely transform the same head into two
completely different colour images.
The most important thing is to use images as
way of explaining what it is you like, rather than
expecting a complete replica of that image on
your hair. There are lots of factors to consider as to
whether it will be achievable.
Hair type and texture, previous hair colour and
condition, the styling of the hair, not to mention the
lighting under which the image was captured and,
of course, any filters that may have been applied
- all these things will be different in every case and
will likely prevent stylists getting an exact copy of
what you see on your own hair.
It’s important to always book a consultation
with a professional stylist. In most salons,
consultations from 15-30 minutes are usually free.
If you need longer than that you may be asked to
The magic of lighting.
Same girl, same colour,
same time, different light
pay a small fee to cover time.
Be guided by your stylist rather than social
media (or even your friends at the gym). Silver
ash hair may be very on-trend but if it doesn’t suit
your skin tone it can be a big mistake. Blonde hair
balayage may be all the rage but if your hair can’t
take the lightening process what you’ll have is a
broken hair disaster! The super vibrant red you see
in the photo will have washed out a week after the
picture was taken, so perhaps something lower
maintenance would be more practical.
If you’re unsure about the result, ask your stylist
about creating ‘test pieces’, where colour formulas
are tested on small strands carefully taken from
your own hair. If hair condition is a concern, ask
your stylist about ‘bonders’ such as Innoluxe,
Olaplex, or K18; these will be an additional cost
but work wonders when lightening hair.
And be sure that whatever you do with
transformational hair colour you always perform a
skin allergy test before any colours touch your skin.
High Quality Cutting,
Finishing and
Creative Colour
SPRING
OFFERS:
Haircut and
treatment £45
Haircut and half
head highlights £75
*Available with selected
stylists and times
24Hr online booking now available at www.moodyhair.com
Moodyhair, Garden Street, Darfield, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 752098 Email: info@moodyhair.com Web: www.moodyhair.com
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/moodyhair
Follow us on Instagram @moodyhairsalon
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SPARKLE INTO SPRING
With a sunshine of colour
14ct Yellow gold
diamond hearts ring
£325
9ct Yellow gold diamond
rubover tennis bracelet
£1,295
9ct Yellow gold
diamond stacking ring
£225
9ct Yellow gold
multi star necklace
£90
9ct Yellow gold
trail of stars necklace
£85
9ct Yellow gold
star earrings
£75
9ct Yellow gold g and
diamond spiral ring
£175
9ct Yellow gold
climber stud earring
£75
9ct Yellow gold
diamond stacking ring
£275
14ct Yellow gold
inlay diamond earrings
£515
14ct Yellow gold inlay
diamond ring
£495
9ct Yellow gold diamond
and V shaped ring
£195
14ct Yellow gold
diamond hoop earrings
£545
Sharon Cooke
Mexborough Branch Manager
Kath Bedford
Barnsley Branch Manager
MEXBOROUGH BRANCH
18 High Street, Mexborough S64 9AS Tel: 01709 242 011
BARNSLEY BRANCH
2 Peel Street, Barnsley S70 2QX Tel: 01226 284 458
www.brownsfamilyjewellers.co.uk
Barnsley • Mexborough • Sheffield • Crossgates • Harrogate • Halifax

FASHION
A vision in blue
An engagement ring is a special piece of jewellery
that the owner will never take off. And more and
more brides-to-be are choosing to forgo the
surprise of a typical proposal in place of being a
decision maker in the buying process.
At Infinity Jewellers, along
with their exquisite collection
of engagement rings, they also
offer bespoke commissions
where couples can choose each
part of the ring. When Liz Birch
and her long-term partner John
finally decided to get engaged,
she wanted to turn the ring of
her dreams into a reality with an
engagement ring made just for her.
“We’ve been together over 16
years and whenever he’d ask me
what I wanted for my birthday I’d
always joke that I only wanted a
ring. But he was really poorly with
Covid last year and one day he said
to me ‘just get a ring, whatever you
want.’ Being ill made him change
his outlook on life.”
Liz knew there was only one
place she was going for the ring
she’d waited years for. Having
driven passed Infinity Jewellers’
Bramley store twice a week, she
followed them on social media
where she saw past pieces
Jonathan had made bespoke,
including a stunning opal ring.
“I knew I didn’t want to
buy on the internet as I wouldn’t
have known what the quality was
like. And I’d been disappointed
with a previous eternity ring I had
from a high-street brand after a
diamond fell out after two months.
Choosing Infinity Jewellers was the
right decision as Jonathan went
above and beyond and the whole
experience was just so lovely.”
Although she had a design in
mind for a sapphire and diamond
trilogy ring, Liz was unsure whether
she wanted a pink or blue sapphire
as the main gemstone. Jonathan
sourced six beautiful sapphires
from Hatton Garden – three in each
colour – in the round brilliant cut
shape Liz had her eye on.
“Being able to visit the shop
for a safe and secure private
appointment after hours meant
Jonathan could take the time to let
me see which colour I preferred and
which suited my skin tone better.
Jonathan also told us about the
quality and what to look for in each.
Ultimately, I chose a natural Ceylon
sapphire as it reminded me of
John’s blue eyes.”
Throughout the process, Liz,
John and their nine-year-old
daughter Ava were all involved and
agreed on the same sapphire and
ring design.
“I wanted Ava to love it as much
as me because one day the ring
will be hers, so it was important she
was involved. Jonathan was great at
making her feel special too. When
we finished, he let her choose a ring
for herself because she deserved
one too if Mummy was having a
new ring.”
Something new, something blue,
something designed just for you
Commission a bespoke ring at
We can source an exquisite collection of precious gemstones including sapphires, diamonds and aquamarine
Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am-3.00pm
Private appointments available on Mondays, Tuesdays and other times
Find us at AEON COURT, 108 MAIN STREET, BRAMLEY S66 2SE Telephone 01709 931293
See our testimonials on Facebook @Infinityjewellers
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FASHION
wedding outfit inspiration
NEW IMAGE
OCCASIONS & CASUAL WEAR
Possibly the largest selection
of Mother of the Bride/Groom
outfits in South Yorkshire
Also available
in pink from
Pink Boutique,
Birdwell
Available from
New Image,
Hillsborough
New Collections in sizes 8-24
Matching hats, fascinators, shoes and bags
Bespoke headpieces by Milliner Darcie Mae
Mother of the bride & groom,
guest and special occasion
outfits in sizes 10-34
Every lady is special to us,
so booking an appointment
is essential to help us give you
the service you deserve
All our 2022 collections
are now in store
ALL BUDGETS CATERED FOR WITH PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Open Monday to Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
228 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley S70 5TF (less than a mile from jct 36 M1)
Tel: 01226 743063
Read our fabulous reviews
Pink Boutique Birdwell Sandra Wenham
Let us help you find the perfect
outfit for your special day
Book your one-to-one appointment
277 Middlewood Road,
Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 1TG
(Leppings Lane Tram Stop) | Car park at rear of store
OPEN: Monday – Friday 10am-5pm | Late Night Tuesday till 7pm
Saturday 10am-5.30pm
Telephone 0114 2344880
Email newimagefashions@hotmail.co.uk
www.new-image.co.uk
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FASHION
Spring
styling
Available from
The Clothes Shop,
Todwick
Shed those winter layers and
reinvigorate your style with
playful prints, springtime
colours, and lighter layering
that will help you transition
through to the warmer weather.
Available from The Accessories Shop, Todwick
Available from
Carol Ann,
Wickersley
Stylish
women’s
fashions
with something
to suit everyone
Sizes 8 to plus size
See our new
collections
Also home to
The Accessories Shop
Casual footwear,
leather bags, purses,
scarves and
beautiful jewellery
Greenscene Garden Centre, Side Farm,
Sheffield Road, Todwick, Sheffield S26 IDJ
Open Monday-Sunday 10am-4pm
07401 080 695 theclothesshoptodwick
Escape
into a new
season
Carol Ann
127a Bawtry Road, Wickersley, S66 2BW
(Opposite The Tanyard)
Tel. 01709 533033 www.carolannfashion.co.uk
Open: Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.00pm
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Express your individuality
with timeless designer
items that never go out
of style from BeeSpoke
Vintage, Wentworth’s
new pre-loved clothing
boutique.
FASHION
Be unique, BeeSpoke
Available from
Elan Ladies
Fashions,
Mexborough
Swapping fast fashion for
sustainable staples, BeeSpoke
Vintage was launched at the
start of this year by local couple
Matt Foster and Laurie Woodruff
to help the public reduce their
fashion footprint.
Throw it back to fashions
from over the last twenty years
with casual items from designer
brands, all with an affordable
price tag. Whether it’s a pair of
vintage Armani jeans, a Ralph Lauren
sweater, or a Chanel t-shirt, all items
are high quality, authentic and ready
to be given a new lease of life.
Set in the rural village of
Wentworth, BeeSpoke Vintage has
a big focus on country clothing,
stocking a large collection of iconic
outwear built for life from the likes of
Belstaff and Barbour.
This spring, the team is also
set to launch its own BeeSpoke
label, offering customised items
repurposed by seamstresses,
such as t-shirts cut down to crop
tops or men’s shirts fashioned into
ladies’ dresses.
But with new stock arriving
constantly from America and Italy,
the best way to find real gems and
unexpected items is to browse the
countless rails instore which are
burgeoning with bargains to be had.
BeeSpoke Vintage
Reclaimed and pre-loved
designer and vintage clothing
Authentic, quality items from brands
such as Armani, Calvin Klein,
Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Levis,
Michael Kors, Moschino, Prada,
Ralph Lauren, Valentino, Versace
and much, much more
Huge collection of Barbour
and
Belstaff outerwear
Classic footwear by Converse,
Puma, Nike and more
Coming this spring BeeSpoke
collection of customised clothing
Changing room available
Find us in Wentworth next to the George & Dragon
Open 7 days 9am-5pm | Ample parking on-site
We also have a stand at Traxx Market Chapeltown every Saturday
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OUT & ABOUT
Shop savvy,
sustainable and
second-hand
Whether you’re looking to save money, to shop more eco-friendly,
or just love to bag a bargain, there’s a deal to be had at
Rotherham’s second-hand markets.
Every week, the outdoor
covered market becomes a
hive of activity with the busy
second-hand markets on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays. From goods to
garments, it’s a guessing game as
to what you’ll come across from
the many stalls selling everything
from general bric-a-brac to
quality collectables.
Get out in the fresh air and enjoy
‘‘You will always find something unique
at Rotherham’s second-hand markets –
especially if you get there early!’’
a treasure hunt around the many
stalls in search of hidden antiques,
vintage finds, and that diamond
in the rough. One thing’s for sure,
you’ll always find something unique
at Rotherham’s second-hand
markets – especially if you get
there early!
Second-hand shopping has
seen a transformation in recent
SECOND-HAND MARKETS
on the outdoor covered market
Tuesday – Clothes and shoes
Wednesday – Second-hand goods
• Bric-a-brac
• Toys and games
• Glass and ceramics
• Collectibles and memorabilia
• Bags, clothing, shoes and jewellery • Electricals, tools and hardware
Stalls
available
Tues £9.95
Weds £12.95
Rotherham Markets
Rotherham Town Centre
rothtowncentre
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OUT & ABOUT
There’s so much to discover at
ROTHERHAM
MARKET
years as people’s buying habits shift
towards more savvy and sustainable
spending. From toys to tools to
toasters, shopping second-hand
helps the environment by giving
pre-loved items another lease of
life, cutting back on the impact of
manufacturing new versions of the
same items.
If you’re having a spring clear
out, why not look to make a bit of
money back for the things you no
longer use, wear or need. Stalls at
Rotherham’s second-hand markets
start from less than a tenner, and it’s
all under cover so the weather won’t
put a dampener on trade.
Open six days a week
OUTDOOR COVERED MARKET
Monday, Friday & Saturday
General Market
Tuesday & Wednesday
Second-hand goods
Thursday
Rotherham Bazaar
INDOOR MARKET HALL
open Monday to Saturday
8.30am to 5pm
STREET
MARKET
EVERY
TUESDAY
*weather permitting
This feature has been funded by the European Regional Development Fund
Rotherham Markets
Rotherham Town Centre
rothtowncentre
FREE WEEKEND PARKING IN
ROTHERHAM TOWN CENTRE
In all Council-owned off-street car parks
See website for full details –
maximum stay may apply.
OVER
850
SPACES
GET YOUR
VACCINES
AND
BOOSTER
GET
TESTED
REGULARLY
VENTILATE
YOUR HOME
IF YOU HAVE
VISITORS
WEAR
A FACE
COVERING
STAY AT
HOME IF
YOU TEST
POSITIVE
COVID’S NOT
GONE YET.
LET’S MOVE
FORWARD TOGETHER
www.rotherham.gov.uk/roads Rotherham Town Centre rothtowncentre
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A WARM WELCOME TO
Farm Shop & Deli
A relaxed shopping experience with
only the freshest and finest produce
• Toppings award winning pies and pasties
• Free range duck and hen eggs
• Artisan bread baked in-house
• Sauces and spices from around the world
Create authentic dishes easily at home
• Gluten free pasta sauces
• Extensive range of condiments,
pickles and cupboard staples
Order your groceries
Call 01709 854440
Collect or free delivery on orders
over £20 within a 5 mile radius
Gifts for
Mother’s Day
• Tarquin’s Gin perfect
with our ginger beer
• Delicious cakes
and deli treats
• Why not order
a special hamper
Antiques Emporium
• Quality antiques and bric-a-brac
• Solid wood furniture
• Homewares and accessories
• Wooden flooring and tiles
• Children’s eco-friendly clothing
with handmade ranges
• Gifts including personalised ideas
• Cards and wrap
• Mother’s Day cards
• Petware and food
Luxury candles, melts and
diffusers hand poured in South Yorkshire
All on one level
– wheelchair and pram friendly
(Access via the deli)
DEER PARK RETAIL VILLAGE LTD
DONCASTER ROAD, THRYBERGH, ROTHERHAM, S65 4BH

Tea Room
Fully licensed tea rooms each
with their own individual style
We don’t serve fast food, we serve
fresh food as fast as we can with waitress service
Bookings essential – call before to
avoid disappointment 01709 850698
• Breakfast • Light Lunches
• Seasonal mains and specials
• Cakes and scones
• Afternoon Tea
(bookings 24hrs in advance)
Separate Dog House
where muddy boots and paws are welcome
Outdoor decked area and Secret Garden Courtyard
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Sunday 27th of March
11.00am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.00pm or 4.00-5.30pm
• Glass of prosecco • Selection of sandwiches
• Homemade scones with jam and cream
• Beautiful petit fours • Tea or filter coffee
£22 per person • Strictly booking only
Please note we will only be open for Afternoon Tea
Afterwards why not visit our Deer Park Tap
and treat mum to a gin and tonic
Deer Park Tap
Open 7 days 12pm-6pm
Characterful barn conversion
with log burner and two floors of seating
• Draught and bottled real ales including
Chantry Brewery, premium lagers and ciders
• Great selection of spirits with over 20 gins and various wines
• New wines from only £13.50 a bottle
• Sky Sports – Football and Six Nations
• Dog friendly
OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 10AM-5PM
FARM SHOP / DELI 01709 854440 TEAROOMS 01709 850698
www.deerparkretailvillage.co.uk
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OUT & ABOUT
Connecting
communities
through everyday objects
Museums are an invaluable part of the fabric
of society, where communities come together
to broaden their horizons, heightening their
understanding, compassion and respect for
culture through the many priceless treasures that
sit silently inside.
Since it opened in 1893, Clifton
Park Museum in Rotherham has
been well-loved by families who
travel near and far to see Nelson
the lion and find out more about
the town’s social and industrial
history. However, a new project has
a brought a unifying power to the
museum’s collections by interlacing
shared traditions of people in
Rotherham to celebrate the town’s
vibrant cultural heritage.
Our World: discover objects,
explore stories, and make
connections was established to
develop a better understanding of
Rotherham’s many communities
and create a greater sense of
belonging through everyday objects.
While different cultures have their
own traditions, there are also many
similarities that connect us – whether
that’s items we use at home, tools,
jewellery or trinkets.
The museum’s library gallery
now tells the story of Rotherham
past and present. Visitors can find
never-before-seen artefacts from the
original collection dating back to the
museum’s beginnings, right through
to items from the 1940s onwards
that highlight the social and working
lives of people in Rotherham. There
are top hats and dance shoes,
remnants of the many industries that
powered the town, and the infamous
two-bodied kitten from Steel, Peech
and Tozer.
One focus of the Our World
project is to look at new ways to
curate exhibitions, reinterpreting the
idea of world cultures through more
ethical ways of collecting objects.
In the 1920s, the museum’s curator
Ethert Brand wanted to educate
people who couldn’t travel about the
world beyond Rotherham. He also
further developed the museum’s
World Cultures Collection, which
has over 300 items collected from
across the continents.
By today’s standards, this
colonial perspective of trading or
acquiring items is outdated and
inappropriate, with the Rotherham
Museums, Arts and Heritage
team striving to acknowledge the
past and highlight the need for
more collaborative approaches to
curation. Together with Rotherham
Ethnic Minority Alliance (REMA),
the team has worked with diverse
communities to discuss how
relevant the items in the collection
are and whether they form
connections with different groups.
The team has also invited these
communities to loan or donate items
that have a connection to the town
or a story to tell.
Sithule Mguni, who works with
REMA, donated a collection of
possessions she inherited from
her friend Ediberto Nabong when
he moved back to the Philippines
last year. Ediberto had lived in
Rotherham since 2010 with his
British partner whom he met while
travelling in 1995. Together, they
explored the world and brought
back items that reminded Ediberto
of home in the Philippines to keep
that connection to his birthplace
while in the UK. Two years after his
partner died in 2019, Ediberto left
the UK and couldn’t afford to take
these precious objects with him.
“They were too beautiful to throw
away and I thought the objects
would be a good reminder for
others about the Philippines. But
they also reminded me of similar
items we have in my own home in
Zimbabwe,” Sithule says.
The project was funded by
the Esmee Fairbairn Collection
Fund to improve engagement and
representation with Rotherham’s
diverse communities to reflect the
town’s changing demographic.
It draws on the full range of
backgrounds and perspectives to
make sure the exhibition resonates
with everyone – and that all voices
are heard.
Voices like Zanib Rasool MBE
whose parents were part of the first
generation of Pakistani migrants to
come to Britain in the late 1950s with
only a suitcase of their belongings.
Her father Haji Ghulam Rasool
first came to Newcastle before he,
his wife and children moved to
Rotherham in 1969 where he got a
job in the steel industry at Robert
Jenkins. He then worked at Sheffield
Forgemasters as a forklift driver.
Zanib and her siblings grew up
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OUT & ABOUT
“
The project also delivered creative
activities inspired by the World Cultures
Collection to families, schools and
communities
”
in Tenter Street in Masbrough which
was also home to immigrants from
Ireland, Italy, Yemen and Poland.
These communities brought diversity
to Yorkshire through language,
culture, music and food. Zanib’s
childhood memories are the epitome
of many mid-century Rotherham
families: of children playing marbles,
hopscotch or football in the street;
the clanking sounds and billowing
smoke coming from the steel
factories; milk floats, coal lorries and
the rag and bone man heading down
the street. And of course, weekends
spent at Clifton Park or on her
dad’s allotment.
“My favourite memory is going
to Clifton Park, visiting the museum,
and seeing Nelson the lion. We
would sit near the bandstand and
listen to the brass band practising
while my brothers played football.
After my father was made redundant,
he leased an allotment and spent
many hours growing his own food
and spending time with his Italian
and Polish friends. In the summer,
he would go to the allotment in the
morning and take his sandwiches,
not coming home until the evening,”
Zanib says.
Back home in Pakistan, Zanib’s
father didn’t have the opportunity
of an education. Aged 12, he left
his home in Mirpur to work as a
rickshaw driver in Karachi to support
his widowed father who was injured
in the Burma War. He finally learnt to
read the Qur’an aged 50 and taught
so many people in Rotherham
and Sheffield. In 2002 he also set
up a school in his hometown for
boys from poor families, funded
by donations from family and
close friends some of whom live in
Rotherham. Haji Ghulam Rasool
passed away ten years ago but the
school still educates around 70 boys.
Zanib loaned some of her father’s
belongings to the project along with
a poem she wrote about him and her
memories growing up.
“Imagine knowing you’re leaving
home for a long time; what do you
take in just one suitcase? It’s like
Desert Island Discs. But my father
made Rotherham his home; he
had strong values and work
ethics and encouraged us to give
something back.”
To complement the new
displays, the project also delivered
creative activities inspired by
the World Cultures Collection to
families, schools and communities
to create new resources for the
Walker Kitchen.
Local ceramic artist Caroline
Lee worked with the English
Conversation Group to create bright
and bold ceramic tiles to represent
their own heritage and memories,
and jugs and pots with Apna Haq
inspired by the ceramics within
the world cultures collection. The
Kashmiri and Yemeni Older People’s
Forum created paintings on canvas
with Islamic calligraphy artist Uzma
Rani.
There has also been a storybook
produced by illustrator and picture
book maker, Rose Feather, called
Where Our Stories Live which
is based around objects in the
home and kitchen. Rose worked
with 60 children from Coleridge
Primary School, young people with
disabilities from the Sense Centre,
as well as families from African,
Polish, Roma, Slovak, and Pakistani
communities. The groups shared
their stories and memories of
traditions and created illustrations
of themselves eating their
favourite foods or of the artefacts in
the museum.
“It was very uplifting and I was
blown away by the creativity and
generosity of everyone involved.
People in Rotherham want to talk
about their heritage and they do so
with so much pride,” Rose says.
The free book will now be
available to take away and read
from the Walker Kitchen along
with an activity pack that has also
been produced.
DISCOVER OBJECTS,
EXPLORE STORIES,
AND MAKE CONNECTIONS
See the full collection at Clifton Park Museum
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
The Rotherham Museums, Arts and Heritage team are always looking
for stories and objects to add to the museum’s collection, particularly
around work, industry, sport and hobbies.
Contact Learning and Audience Development Manager,
Christine Evans, for more details 01709 336330
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Also open Mondays during school holidays
Last admission 30 minutes before closing
www.cliftonpark.org.uk
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OUT & ABOUT
A close encounter with art
The full moon shows its face to earth once a month. But ahead of
the next Full Worm Moon on Friday 18th March, there is a once
in a blue moon opportunity to see this lunar phase twice as a
breath-taking art installation comes to Wentworth Woodhouse.
As part of We Wonder Noir, which will
showcase modern works by Yorkshire-based
artists within state rooms of the grade I listed
stately home, Luke Jerram’s renowned touring
exhibition Museum of the Moon will be making its
first appearance in South Yorkshire.
Museum of the Moon is an internally lit
spherical sculpture of the moon measuring seven
metres in diameter to a 1:500,000 scale; each
centimetre represents 5km of the moon’s surface.
The sculpture features detailed NASA imagery of
the lunar surface, meaning for most stargazers
this will be the closest encounter they will have
with the moon.
Having already been seen by over 10
million people in over 30 countries at indoor and
outdoor venues ranging from Glastonbury to
the National History Museum, Museum of the
Moon comes to Wentworth Woodhouse following
2019’s We Wonder Noir when Jerram’s Gaia
Earth was on display.
The spectacular moon sculpture will be in
the Marble Saloon at Wentworth Woodhouse
accompanied by music created by BAFTA and Ivor
Novello award-winning composer Dan Jones.
Throughout the week-long event, the other
state rooms will also be playing host to a variety of
art installations.
Barnsley artist Patrick Murphy has created
a neon installation inspired by George Stubbs’
famous Whistlejacket painting commissioned
by Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess
of Rockingham. There will also be a laser
projection connecting the house to its surrounding
landscapes devised by Murphy.
Connecting the present to the past, We Wonder
Noir will also present composer Ed Carter’s The
Mute Still Air, paying homage to the coal mining
history through the movement of air, light, and
sound. With a striking hexagonal structure at its
centre, the work incorporates lights, fans, and
a series of tuned copper wind chimes, casting
moving shadows throughout the grand setting.
We Wonder Noir runs from Friday 11th to
Friday 18th March from 6pm until 9pm, except for
Thursday 17th when there will be no event. On
the opening and closing dates, additional work
will be featured.
Tickets are just £5 for adults and children
under 16 go free. There will be food and
drink available to purchase each night.
Pre-book to avoid disappointment.
www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk
WE
WONDER
NOIR
THE MUSEUM
OF THE MOON
BOOK NOW VIA OUR WEBSITE
PRICE: ADULTS | £5.00 UNDER 16 | FREE
WHEN: 11 - 18 MARCH 2022, 6.00 - 9.00PM
WHERE: WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE, ROTHERHAM, S62 7TQ
EMAIL: INFO@WENTWORTHWOODHOUSE.ORG.UK
WEBSITE: WWW.WENTWORTHWOODHOUSE.ORG.UK
PHOTO CREDIT: MUSEUM OF THE MOON BY LUKE JERRAM. ELY CATHEDRAL, UK, 2019. JAMES BILLINGS
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WHAT’S ON
at The People’s Theatre
MARCH
Classic Clapton
Friday 11th March 7.30pm
First appearance in Barnsley for the world’s
#1 Eric Clapton tribute with front man Mike Hall
All tickets £20
Ciruqe du Hilarious:
A fright in the museum
Saturday 12th March
2.30pm & 5.30pm
Join CBBC’s Danny & Mick and their dad
Clive for magic, mayhem and slapstick
for all the family
Adults £20 Concessions £18
Family £68
Folk Night
Sunday 13th March 7.30pm
Featuring the Roisin Ban trio, South
Yorkshire’s songwriter Ray Hearne,
and poet Matt Weigold
Adults £12 Concessions £10
Ireland’s Call
Wednesday 16th & Thursday
17th March 7.30pm
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a night of
Irish dancing, music and song
by LS Theatre Productions
All tickets £16
CATS
Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th March
7.30pm (additional Saturday
matinee 2.30pm)
Amateur production with LS Theatre
Productions and Really Useful Group LTD
All tickets £16
APRIL
When We Are Married
Tuesday 5th to Saturday 9th April
7.30pm
JB Priestley’s timeless Northern comedy.
Adults £14 Concessions £13
The Closet Queen
Sunday 10th April 5pm
Fashion show and style advice from
Barnsley boutique The Closet Queen
Complimentary glass of fizz on arrival
Tickets £7
proceeds to Friends of Lamproom Theatre
Little Red Riding Hood
Wednesday 13th to Friday 15th April
11am, 3pm & 7pm
A family show with comedy, songs
and colourful characters
Adults £14 Concessions £14 Family £52
John Reilly & Lewis Nitikman
Saturday 16th April 7.30pm
Live music from Acoustic Angels’ John Reilly a
nd Canadian pianist Lewis Nitikman
All tickets £15
Bernie Clifton’s
Birthday Bonanza
Friday 22nd April 7.30pm
Celebrate a leg-end’s birthday in style
All tickets £15
Lamproom Laughs Out Loud
Saturday 23rd April 7.30pm
A night of stand-up featuring Johnnie Casson,
Ben Nickness, Steve Royle and Jack Land Noble
Adults £19.50 Concessions £18.50
Stayin’ Alive
Sunday 24th April 7.30pm
A tribute to the Bee Gees
All tickets £20
Simon Evans:
The Work of the Devil
Friday 29th April 7.30pm
Comedian as seen on Live at the
Apollo and Mock the Week
Adults £15 Concessions £13
Our Trace
Saturday 30th April 7.30pm
The funny lady in a posh frock
*Adult humour and strong language
All tickets £15
MAY
Evita
Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th May
7.15pm (additional Saturday matinee
2.15pm)
Amateur production with
Really Useful Group Ltd
Adults £16 Concessions £14
Brassed Off!
Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th 7.30pm
Adults £14 Concessions £13
For tickets, call the Box Office on 01226 200075
or book online www.barnsleylamproom.com
The Lamproom Theatre Wetgate, Barnsley, S70 2DX

Summer Day Trips
Leaving from Rotherham
DATE DESTINATION ADULT OAP/CHILD
March
Sat 19th Whitby £14.00 £13.00
Wed 23rd Chester £14.00 £13.00
Wed 23rd Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet £14.00 £13.00
Sat 26th Cleethorpes £14.00 £13.00
Sun 27th Scarborough £14.00 £13.00
Wed 30th Bury Market £14.00 £13.00
April
Sun 3rd Scarborough £14.00 £13.00
Wed 13th Bury Market £14.00 £13.00
Sat 16th Skegness £15.00 £14.00
Wed 20th Morecambe £14.00 £13.00
Fri 22nd Harrogate Flower Show £33.50 £32.50*
Sat 30th Blackpool £14.00 £13.00
May
Tues 3rd Southport £14.00 £13.00
Sun 15th Bridlington £14.00 £13.00
Fri 20th Chester £14.00 £13.00
Fri 20th Chester Zoo £14.00 £13.00
Sun 29th Scarborough £14.00 £13.00
Tues 31st Blackpool £14.00 £13.00
Leaving from Barnsley
DATE DESTINATION PRICE
March
Tues 15th Southport £14.00
Sat 19th Beamish Museum £16.00
Sat 19th Durham £16.00
Sat 19th Whitby £14.00
Sun 20th Skirlington Market & Bridlington £14.00
Wed 23rd Chester £14.00
Wed 23rd Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet £14.00
Sat 26th Beverley & Bridlington £14.00
Sat 26th Cleethorpes £14.00
Sun 27th Skegness £15.00
Sun 27th Ingoldmells £15.00
Sun 27th Scarborough £14.00
Tues 29th Llandudno £16.00
Wed 30th Bury Market £14.00
April
Fri 1st Scarborough £14.00
Sat 2nd Blackpool £14.00
Sun 3rd Chester £14.00
Sun 3rd Chester Zoo £14.00
Thurs 7th Whitby £14.00
Sat 9th Skegness £15.00
Sat 9th Blackpool £14.00
*Includes admission
A familiar name
providing tours
and excursions
for over
65 years
Rotherham pick-up points
Route A
9.15am Maltby High Street (nr.Queens Hotel)
9.30am Bramley Cross Roads (Flash Lane, Bawtry Rd)
9.35am Wickersley Tanyard (Tanfield Way)
9.40am Brecks (Layby before Esso /Tesco)
9.45am Stag Roundabout (Bus Stop)
10.00am Rotherham Interchange Stand C2
ROUTE B
9.15am Rotherham Interchange Stand C2
9.30am Stag Roundabout(Bus Stop on Wickersley Rd)
9.35am Brecks ( Layby on Bawtry Road)
9.40am Wickersley (nr.Masons Pub)
9.45am Bramley Cross Roads (outside Aldi/The King Henry
10.00am Maltby High Street (nr. Queens Hotel)
DATE DESTINATION PRICE
Sun 10th Knowsley Safari Park £26.00*
Mon 11th Bridlington £14.00
Wed 13th Bury Market £14.00
Thurs 14th Whitby £14.00
Thurs 14th Liverpool £16.00
Fri 15th Blackpool Good Friday £16.00
Fri 15th Beamish - Good Friday £16.00
Fri 15th Durham - Good Friday £16.00
Sat 16th Skegness £15.00
Sun 17th Stratford-upon-Avon £20.00#
Mon 18th Scarborough - Easter Monday £18.00
Tues 19th Cadbury World £31.00*#
Wed 20th Morecambe £14.00
Thurs 21st York £14.00
Thurs 21st Flamingo Land £14.00
Thurs 21st Eden Camp £14.00
Fri 22nd Harrogate Flower Show £33.50*
Sat 23rd/Sun 24th Whitby Goth Weekend £18.00
Mon 25th Bridlington & Filey £14.00
Tues 26th
Barnsley pick-up points
Wath-upon-Dearne (Church St),
Brampton (The Bulls Head)
Wombwell (Summer Ln CP),
Platts Common (Sammy’s Former WMC),
Hoyland Southgate (Behind Town Hall),
Hoyland Common (Opp. Co-Op), Birdwell (WMC),
Worsborough (The Ship Inn, Vernon Rd),
Barnsley Interchange (Stands 23/24)
#Departs from Interchange only
Northumberland Coastal Tour
& Holy Island £20.00#
Thurs 28th Settle & Hawes £16.00
Sat 30th Blackpool £14.00

Short Breaks
Join us on one of our holidays, it’s the perfect tonic
MARCH DESTINATION DAYS PRICE
21st - 25th Bournemouth & Dorset Explorer 5 £279.00
21st - 25th Torquay & English Riviera 5 £289.00
25th – 28th Warwickshire 4 £199.00
25th - 28th Bognor Regis 4 £229.00
28th - 1st April Welsh Highlands & Spring Colours 5 £349.00
APRIL
2nd - 4th Bridlington 3 £169.00
4th - 8th Llandudno & North Wales Delights 5 £279.00
4th - 8th Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire 5 £339.00
10th - 11th 4* Derbyshire Spring Colours 2 £89.00**
10th – 14th Scarborough 5 £369.00
18th - 22nd Scarborough 5 £299.00
18th - 22nd Cromer 5 £299.00
22nd - 25th Llandudno 4 £239.00
25th - 29th Folkestone 5 £239.00
29th - 2nd May Whitby 4 £259.00
MAY
2nd - 6th Dunoon &Trossachs 5 £269.00
2nd - 6th Torquay 5 £349.00
6th - 9th Llandudno 4 £329.00
7th - 11th Great Yarmouth 5 £299.00
8th - 9th Royal Windsor 2 £149.00 **
9th - 13th Perthshire & Edinburgh Explorer 5 £329.00
9th - 13th 4* Langstone Quays Resort 5 £449.00
16th - 17th Lake District Getaway 2 £119.00 **
16th - 20th Sand Bay Holiday Village 5 £219.00
25th - 27th Liverpool 3 £149.00
28th - 4th June Llandudno 8 £499.00
30th - 3rd June Eastbourne & Sussex Explorer 5 £349.00
• All prices are for dinner, bed and breakfast
unless otherwise stated
• The majority of our breaks Include a
door-to-door pickup / drop off to and from the
interchange, **Excludes door-to-door
• Single Room Supplements may apply
• Deposit of £25 is required to secure your
booking with balance due 6 weeks
prior to departure
Lines open Mon-Fri
10am-3pm & Sat 10am-2pm
4 Effingham Square, Rotherham S65 1AP
Tel 01709 249900
Barnsley Travel Centre, 60 Eldon Street, Barnsley S70 2JL
Tel 01226 299900
Book online at www.dayoutbycoach.co.uk
Email: sales@globeholidays.co.uk
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• Wrap-around decking with rattan furniture
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• Bar and restaurant • Indoor pool
• Children’s playground and sand pit
• All-weather activity barn and Segway hire
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OUT & ABOUT
Get crafty
with Dawn Topliss
Make your own
Easter Bunny Plaque
Have a hoppy easter
with this easy craft
activity that will add
some springtime
charm to your home.
You will need
Grey board
Patterned paper
Pearlised white card
PVA glue
Palette knife or brush
Flower punch or die & hole punch
Ink or chalks
Wire & pliers
Scissors
Alphabet wooden beads
Stick-on pearls
Marker pen
Method
Draw a rabbit shape freehand
or using a template (I used one
found online). Cut out and trace
onto grey board and patterned
paper. Using your palette knife
or brush spread PVA onto grey
board and place patterned paper
on top, smoothing gently from
centre outwards paying particular
attention to the edges. Leave to
dry.
Punch out several flowers and
colour using inks or coloured
chalk and leave to dry.
Measure a length of wire long
enough to spell out ‘Spring’ or
your own message in wooden
beads plus 2cm extra. Place
against the bottom of your rabbit
to measure where the holes need
to be. Bend the wire through the
holes at each side making sure
your words hang correctly. Use
your pliers to secure the wire at
the back.
Cut a second piece of wire
20cm bend in half, punch a hole
in each ear and thread through
and secure to make a hanging
hook.
Glue your flowers to your
rabbit and add a stick-on pearl
in each centre. Add a bow and
finish by drawing two eyes with
your marker pen and a face if
you wish.
Your Easter bunny plaque is
now complete.
Happy Crafting!
Springtime
fun and
frolicks
• Meet and feed our friendly animals
• Build castles in the indoor sand pit
• Run around the indoor soft play area
• Explore the tractor track, play areas
and bale pyramid outside
• Enjoy lunch in our cafe, with plenty of children's options
• Try our delicious homemade cakes
• Toddler sessions
on Mondays and Thursdays (book online)
Easter Egg Hunt
Friday 15th to Monday 18th April
• Meet the Easter Bunny
• Easter egg hunt
• Lamb feeding
• Free farm crafts
• Face painting
• Nature trail
ONLINE BOOKING IS REQUIRED
Open
10am-4pm
every day
www.bostonpark.com
Boston Park Farm, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster DN7 6DS
01302 844818 • info@bostonpark.com
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SPORT
Barnsley
serves the
world
When you think of Wimbledon,
your mind probably jumps
straight to strawberries and
cream, the royal patronage,
and its strict dress code. But
what about its connection to
Barnsley?
For over 50 years, workers at the Slazenger
factory in Barnsley made the balls used at the
prestigious tennis tournament that would be hit by
the likes of Bjorn Borg, Billie Jean King, Martina
Navratilova and Roy Laver.
The factory would become a major employer
in the town, serving as an important part of
Barnsley’s social history. Hundreds of people
worked at the Doncaster Road factory during its
‘‘When it first opened, there
were around 200 workers
who made everything
from crash helmets to
shuttlecocks and hockey
sticks.’’
heyday, helping ensure the tens of thousands
of balls were all pitch perfect before they were
shipped off to Wimbledon.
Lots of people will have a connection to the
Slazenger factory, either as a former employee,
having a relative who worked there, or ex-
Kendray school pupils who remember having
tennis balls thrown over the adjoining fence.
In recognition of its importance to Barnsley
and the wider population, a new exhibition at
Experience Barnsley is set to bring the former
Slazenger employees centre-court. Barnsley
Serves the World launches at the museum on
Saturday 9th April and will run for six months until
October. The retro-inspired sporting exhibition
focuses on the factory during the height of
production in the 1970s and ‘80s. Where social
history meets art, the fun and interactive exhibition
includes lots of old photographs and quotes
of workers, a documentary made by Barnsley
filmmaker James Lockie, and some wacky
installations involving tennis balls, nets and
umpire stands.
Barnsley Serves the World follows on from
the success of 2019’s Tins! Tins! Tins! which
looked at the former Tin ‘Oyl factory at Barnsley
Canister Company and really resonated with
people in the town. The newest exhibition
tells the story of how Barnsley once produced
something all the world wanted.
Slazenger is one of the longest established
sporting goods brands in the world, having been
founded by brothers Ralph and Albert Slazenger
in 1881. The brothers ran factories in London, but
during World War II the manufacturing of sporting
equipment was deemed non-essential and they
shifted to making military supplies. Then their
factories were bombed in The Blitz which sparked
a move of production up north.
First came the acquisition of competitor William
Sykes which had a factory in Horbury near Ossett.
Then a few years later the Barnsley factory opened
in 1945, its central location an advantage, with
the bulk of the world’s sporting equipment being
solely produced in Yorkshire.
Barnsley employed about a third of the
Slazenger factory workforce, with the rest working
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SPORT
at Horbury. When it first opened, there were
around 200 workers who made everything from
crash helmets to shuttlecocks and hockey sticks.
At Horbury, they made all the leather sporting
equipment such as boxing gloves and the
footballs used in the 1966 World Cup final.
Down the line, Barnsley operations would shift
so they focused primarily on tennis balls, with
another 600 staff enlisted to cope with demand of
the unique Wimbledon contact.
Forget the Bryan brother, Williams sisters, or
The Woodies; Slazenger and Wimbledon are
tennis’ most iconic double act. The partnership
‘‘Barnsley employees
made all the balls for the
Wimbledon tournament,
which was often more than
50,000 balls for the twoweek
duration – and the
company did it all for free’’
is the longest running in sporting history, with
Slazenger supplying the tennis balls to the
tournament since 1902. Barnsley employees
made all the balls for the Wimbledon tournament,
which was often more than 50,000 balls for the
two-week duration – and the company did it all
for free. Slazenger’s directors knew having their
brand name at the world’s most prestigious tennis
tournament was the best marketing tool they could
deploy and riding on Wimbledon’s coattails fuelled
worldwide sales.
Due to the high level of output, workers at the
Barnsley Slazenger factory were mainly employed
on piece work contracts, where staff would be paid
a fixed rate per unit they made. This attracted lots
of women to the job as they found they could earn
more than the standard hourly rate for women at
that time, which was substantially less than their
male counterparts, giving them the freedom to
earn enough to support themselves if they worked
hard or fast enough. One woman was noted to
have produced enough tennis balls to earn the
equivalent of £10 per hour, or around £30 an hour
at today’s rate.
Work was hard and physical, with cuts, scuffs
and blisters the norm, especially before the 1970s
when every aspect was done by hand, from rolling
the rubber, felting the ball, gluing on the white lines
and cutting off the excess. The Slazenger panther
was a hallmark of quality and their products
were praised for their superiority; unlike other
manufacturers, Slazenger used moulds to create
a perfectly round ball and filled them with nitrogen
gas so they’d last ten-times longer.
When Wimbledon’s Open Era started in
1968 and professional players were allowed
to participate, tennis became a much more
mainstream sport. The big hitters got bigger and
the balls took greater punishment, meaning they
had to withstand the improved quality of play.
The factory made tens of thousands of
tennis balls every day, and each one had to be
perfect. The factory employed teams of testers
whose job was to bounce each ball and record
the measurements for the utmost accuracy.
If just one ball was defective, it would cause
serious problems for the brand. Some workers
can remember the day when hordes of people
swarmed the factory after a ball used by John
McEnroe burst on court, with the big bosses
coming to learn from the expertise of the Barnsley
factory workers to find out what had gone wrong.
But despite the high workload and pressure of
perfection, conditions weren’t tough or sweatshoplike.
Most workers loved their time at Slazenger
because of the camaraderie. The workforce
became like a big family and workers often spent
more time with their colleagues than with their own
families at home. If anyone had a problem, they all
rallied round.
The company also gave a lot back to its
community. Management put on presentations
and awards every year, paid for pensioners’
parties at holidays like Easter and Christmas, gave
equipment to schools, and donated to raffles and
charities. And they always had the biggest float at
the Mayor’s Parade.
Each year, staff were chosen to go on an all
expenses paid trip to Wimbledon and given £30
spending money. Employees also had real routes
for progression throughout the company via
college courses. A worker could go from a ball
tester to head engineer or works’ manager if they
stayed with the company, which is why a lot of
employees worked at Slazenger for decades.
Sadly, globalisation and not reacting quick
enough to technological advancements led to
the downfall of Slazenger’s UK operations. The
Horbury site closed in the late ‘80s, with the
company shutting the doors to its Doncaster Road
factory in 2002 when it was bought by Sports
Direct. All production moved to a state-of-the-art
factory in the Bataan region in the Philippines
where labour was cheaper and the rubber
plantations closer.
While the Barnsley Serves the World exhibition
focuses on the strong industrial heritage of
Slazenger, it also gives a nod to the Filipino
culture of its present. The team at Experience
Barnsley have reached out to the current factory
management to highlight the pride in their
shared heritage. They have sent gifts including a
photobook, letter from the Mayor of Barnsley and
a poem written by Ian McMillan which have both
been translated into Tagalog. Ian’s sonnet, called
Over the Net and Over the Sea, has been inspired
by the rhythm and sounds of his time spent
working as a dipper at Slazenger and includes
some Filipino slang.
The poem and letter will also be on display
at the exhibition in Barnsley where a host of ace
activities are planned, such as juggling tennis
balls, making musical instruments out of tennis
equipment, and attempting to set some tennisthemed
world records.
At the launch day on Saturday 9th April, the
Experience Barnsley team will be serving up
some Wimbledon-inspired refreshments such
as Pimm’s and lemonade and strawberries and
cream. Ian McMillan will be giving a performance
of his poem, and you may spot a few tennis star
lookalikes walking round the museum. You cannot
be serious?
On Thursday 28th April, there will be a poetry
workshop called Talking Balls with Ian McMillan
where the Bard of Barnsley invites the public to
make a racquet and bounce words around to
make poems up about their memories of the
Slazenger factory. The event is free but you need
to book your place via Eventbrite.
Barnsley Serves the World is a free,
family-friendly exhibition that runs from
Saturday 9 April to Saturday 8 October at
Experience Barnsley Museum, based in the
town hall. For more information, visit
www.experience-barnsley.com
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Play
your
way
Football has the power to unite communities and
improve the health of a nation. And more women
than ever are reaping the benefits of taking part
in the beautiful game.
For the last decade, football
has been the top sport for
participation of women and girls,
with almost three million females
actively playing football in the
UK. This summer, women’s
football will gain unprecedented
exposure as the UEFA Women’s
EURO comes to England, with
Rotherham and Sheffield chosen
as host venues.
Admirable achievements to
say it’s only fifty years since
the ban on women playing on
football league grounds was
lifted.
In our region, the Sheffield and
Hallamshire County FA is hoping
to double the number of current
female players to 10,000 by 2024
by providing equal access to
enjoyable, inclusive and flexible
playing opportunities for women.
But football doesn’t just
mean your typical elevena-side
competitive matches
– not everyone has the time,
commitment or desire to join
a club or channel their inner
Bethany England. Some just
want to kick their fitness into
shape and recreational football is
a great way to get involved away
from competitive leagues and
be part of the camaraderie that
comes with team sports.
Whether it’s been months or
years since you last played, or
you’ve never kicked a ball in
your life, women’s recreational
football sessions can improve
your fitness, boost your mental
health, develop new friendships,
and give you the confidence to
get back into sport.
What’s on offer in Rotherham:
Walking Football
with Rotherham United Community Sports Trust
Tuesday 8pm-9pm, Parkgate Astro, FREE Session
For women who want to
move more but might worry
about injuries from contact
sports, walking football is a
brilliant way to ease yourself
safely back into sport and
exercise no matter your age.
Walking football is run by
RUCST’s Hannah Wright who
wanted to encourage women
of all ages to join in whether they
had kicked a football before or not.
You don’t need any special kit and
football is played at walking pace
with no physical contact, tackling
or heading the ball to reduce the
risk of pain, injury or discomfort,
especially for those new to sport.
A good aerobic activity, walking
football not only keeps the women
fit but is also good for improving
posture, balance, blood pressure
and mental wellbeing. Members
also find it therapeutic where they
can unwind, chat and have a
good time with the other ladies in
the fresh air. Everyone plays as a
team and encourages each other,
no matter their ability or previous
playing experience.
Women love football as much
as men, but they often put it on
the backburner while they raise
families or juggle working life. For
Claire Scrivens, walking football has
brought back her love of football
after a 31-year break from it. “I’ve
always loved football and used
to play when I was younger but
finished playing at 15. The walking
football sessions help build my
confidence to try new skills, meet
new people and now I play for a
walking football team in Sheffield.”
The slower paced, low contact,
non-competitive nature appealed
to Leanne Heathcote (42) who
had always wanted to have a go
at playing football after missing an
opportunity in her youth. “I played
football as a child with boys at
school or with my brother in the
garden but haven’t played in a team
before. I really look forward to the
walking football sessions as you
can play at your own speed and
within your own ability.”
For Jo Roper (48) she wanted
to get back into football after
playing as a child at school, but
also to get fitter and have fun. “I
am a 5k runner who has always
enjoyed sport including athletics,
basketball and football and I was
inspired by my children to get back
into football. It’s so much fun and
always makes me feel like I have
done something to keep fit.”
Others, like Sharon Adams, have
always enjoyed watching football
but have never played. She joined
to learn more about football. “I’m a
season ticket holder for Rotherham
United but couldn’t kick a ball more
than three feet across the field. Now
learning to play has really made
me enjoy going to the matches
and makes watching footy more
interesting. Exercise benefits not
just my physical health but also
my mental health; my head gets
a workout too and my confidence
has grown by meeting like-minded
women.”
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Soccercise
Just Play
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Millmoor Warriors with MeMo Fitness, £5 per session
Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm and Friday 6pm-7pm
Winter – St Thomas’ Community Hall, Kimberworth
Summer - Millmoor Ladies FC, Droppingwell, Kimberworth
If you’re bored of your
go-to exercise regime,
soccercise is a circuit
training fitness class
with an element of
football.
It’s a great alternative
to traditional fitness
classes or gym
environments, with many
women joining for the
variety it offers and the
welcoming approach.
The Millmoor Warriors
soccercise session was started
last year by women’s football
coach, Megan Wylde, to bring
supporters and parents of
Millmoor Juniors FC together in a
fitness community but has since
attracted women with no previous
connections to the club.
The sessions are made up
of women of mixed abilities and
ages, with some looking to lose
weight or others wanting to get
fitter. Each week the routine
changes, but exercises include
toe taps, sit ups, squats and
press ups incorporating a football
to improve co-ordination and
core stability. Activities such
as stepovers, side-to-sides,
and passing also help improve
confidence with the ball. All
exercises are adaptable to suit
your fitness or flexibility level or any
injuries you may have.
With two young children at
home and approaching her 40s,
Laura O’Neil was looking to get
fitter and support her mental
well-being with a hobby that had a
purpose. “I used to line dance and
go to the gym or swimming, but
when I had my kids I gave up most
things. Having lost a lot of body
confidence since having my kids,
I was reluctant to go back to a
gym and I found the thought of the
circuit training or boot camp style
sessions quite intimidating as I’ve
never been particularly fit or sporty.
Meg is a big advocate for mental
wellbeing, especially for mums,
and the soccercise sessions are
very sociable, welcoming and
supportive. Meg works in such
a way that everyone’s goals and
abilities are taken into account.
I feel like I’m pushing my limits
without feeling pressured to keep
up with anyone else.”
For Faye Hood (47) she joined
to aid her weight loss goals after
seeing the session taking place
while dropping her children off at
football practice. “Meg has given
me so much encouragement
that I’ve lost three stone since
I joined 12 months ago. Every
session is different and that’s what
I like about it – I never get bored.
Having been overweight I was a
bit worried I’d not fit in but they’re
a great bunch of girls. We’re all
red faced and out of breath at
the end of it, mostly because we
have a right laugh; getting fit is just
a bonus.”
Stacey Mohammed (32) likes
the sessions because everyone
encourages each other. “I never
felt comfortable going to a gym
and would find every excuse under
the sun either to not go or just sit
on my phone when I got there.
I’ve attended boot camps and
classes for a few years on and off,
but this is the longest I’ve stuck
at exercising properly. I always
feel like I push myself more and
can definitely tell a difference in
my fitness level from when I first
started.”
While you don’t need to have
played sport to join, the soccercise
sessions also benefit those who do
play competitively, as in the case
of Leanne Corns (35) who plays
for Millmoor Ladies FC where Meg
is the coach. “I was keen to join to
improve my fitness as I don’t like
the gym and our weekly training
sessions with the club are more
tactical drills than fitness related.
I’ve played in a team since I was
16 and soccercise has helped
improve my strength so I can keep
doing what I love. I’ve scored
some cracking goals and can
shoot a bit further since starting
– my teammates give me banter
that it’s all those squats we do at
Warriors. My physio even said my
muscles are stronger.”
Re-engage with MeMo Fitness, £5 per session
Monday 6pm-7pm at Team Sport, Fitzwilliam Road, Dalton
Sports you played as
a child can sometimes
take a back seat when
you become an adult.
But it’s never too late
to fall back in love with
the game you loved.
The Just Play sessions
are a way for women
to re-engage with football after
having fallen out of football for
whatever reason, be it work or
family commitments, injury, or lack
of confidence.
The sessions are run by Megan
Wylde and are a fuss-free kickabout
on a casual basis with no pressure
to commit to going each week.
They are aimed at building fitness
and footballing ability, focusing
on passing and manoeuvring with
the ball, with a five-a-side game
to finish. Due to Meg’s connection
with women’s football, she hopes
the sessions will inspire some
women to join leisure league or
competitive clubs in the area.
Becky Hague (31) is one of
those hoping to get back into more
competitive playing after missing an
opportunity in her youth. She joined
a five-a-side league down at Team
Sport and takes part in the Just Play
session for extra training. “I played
football at school and was good
enough to be offered a scholarship
with Sheffield Wednesday Ladies.
But I followed the wrong crowd
and it never happened; I was
devastated. The Just Play sessions
are great for fitness which helps
for the five-a-side league when
you’re up against teams who play
competitive football. But I’ve also
made lots of friends. We can’t play
for laughing half of time because
it’s that much fun.”
For Jodie Hartley (25) she joined
Want to play? Find and book a session near you at
www.englandfootball.com/play
the Just Play session to ease
herself back into football after
having her son last year. “I’ve
played football since I was six,
starting off in a boys’ team before
playing professionally for Leeds
United and Sheffield United
women’s teams up until the
2018/19 season. The Just Play
session is an easy way to get fit
but also enjoy yourself and make
new friends.”
As well as improving fitness, the
Just Play session is also a great
way to improve mental wellbeing,
which is what Kate Darby (27) has
found since joining. She has played
football and rugby since primary
school, but quit her local teams
after being impacted physically and
mentally by Covid.
“Social sport is my go-to for
making myself feel better, but my
confidence was low due to my
poor fitness and social anxiety
after being out of sport for a
long time due to Covid. I was
looking for leisure football where
it didn’t involve pressure or strong
commitment. The first Just Play
session I went to I felt very at
ease and comfortable and have
rarely missed a session since. It
has definitely helped me regain
my fitness so that I feel more
comfortable attending rugby, but
more importantly, I have seen
a positive improvement in my
mental health.”
Could you become a women’s
recreational football provider?
As well as goals to improve participation, the county FA also wants to
encourage women to take up coaching, community, and recreational
football facilitator roles. They have funding available specifically to help set
up recreational sessions, including promotion, equipment and venues.
For more information, contact Sheffield FA’s women’s
recreational football officer, Sara Harnett via email
sara.harnett@sheffieldfa.com
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Remembering
125 YEARS
of the Montagu Cup
This spring marks the 125th anniversary of
the Montagu Cup final, a competition which
is imprinted into the social and sporting
fabric of South Yorkshire.
Albert Burrows
1945 final
Broomhill v Denaby Rovers
What started as a philanthropic
endeavour to raise funds for
Mexborough Montagu Hospital
remains the highlight of the
footballing calendar, with teams
from across the Don and Dearne
battling it out to have their names
engraved on South Yorkshire’s
‘Little FA Cup’.
The first final was held on
Easter Monday 1897 at Hampden
Broomhill boys 1945
Road, Mexborough and it is
thought to be the oldest football
competition to still play the final on
its original venue.
Ahead of this year’s final of
Scawthorpe Athletic v Dog Daisy
on Monday 18th April, we spoke
to some of the past finalists
to find out more about what it
meant to reach the final of the
Montagu Cup.
Albert is reported to be the oldest
surviving finalist and will turn 94
the day before this year’s final. He
played for Broomhill Boys in one of
the most controversial finals in the
Montagu Cup’s 125-year history
where the winner was decided by a
bizarre ‘next corner wins’ rule.
“The powers that be said the
game needed to be finished that
day. We were drawing at full time,
then extra time. Then the referee
said the first team to get a corner
would win. We lost and I was very
disappointed, but that was the way
it went.”
‘‘The Broomhill
team had to scrape
together clothing
coupons for their
shirts’’
That final was of course played
six months before the end of the
Second World War when the country
was still living in the shadows
of rationing and make-do-andmending.
The Broomhill team had to
scrape together clothing coupons for
their shirts, but they only had enough
for ten, so one player was left out.
The tops
were plain navy which meant the
referee blended in, so a local woman
stitched white Vs onto each player’s
top.
“We didn’t get trophies after the
final, but the winning team got ten
shillings each and we all got seven
and six. It was a different world back
then, never about money. Football
was just a cheap and easy pastime.
If I ever played in the Montagu Cup
again I never got further than the
second or third round but it was
always an honour to play in it.”
Albert became a referee after he
stopped playing football and was
often voted referee of the year before
he retired aged 53. He’s hoping
to be at the 125th final if his health
allows.
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Brian Thompson
1961 final
Parkgate Welfare v Ford
United
Brian is another veteran Montagu
Cup finalist who still remembers
what it was like to be in the finals
sixty years ago. He will be 90 in
March and was a 29-year-old joiner
when he played for the winning side
in 1961.
“I started playing football at 16
and lived for football at one time.
Being tall, I was the goalkeeper for
Parkgate in 1961 and we won 4-3.
There are only three players from
the final still alive sadly: me, Walter
Taylor, and Terry Staniforth who
scored two of the goals.”
Brian’s Parkgate were the
underdogs that day but went on to
beat favourites Ford United after they
went down to ten men after just 25
minutes, destroying their hopes of
winning two Montagu Cup finals on
the bounce.
Mally Whitehouse
1968 & 1972 finals
Swinton Athletic
The nature of grassroots football
means Montagu Cup medals were
often held by family members
spanning various generations. But
the 1968 final is unique in that seven
members of the Whitehouse family
played a part in that game that has
since been dubbed The Whitehouse
Final.
In the 1960s and ‘70s, the
Whitehouses were a well-known
footballing family in the Dearne.
Mally’s Grandad Jack was the
secretary of High Terrace when
they won the Montagu Cup in 1966
and ’67. He had eight children,
with all four boys playing football –
and all four taking part in the 1968
Montagu Cup final, as well as two
grandchildren.
But family pride and bragging
rights were at stake as the
Whitehouses were split over the two
rival teams
Twins Keith and Ken played
for their dad’s team High Terrace.
While their brother Colin was a
coach at Swinton Athletic, with his
two sons Colin Jr and Mally playing
alongside their uncle John ‘Shona’.
But a penalty from Mally and a
last-minute goal from Colin Jr saw
Swinton defeat the two-time reigning
champions, snatching a third
‘‘Swinton Athletic
remain the club
with the most wins,
currently standing
at eight cup final
victories. Mally,
now 72, says he’s had
a life-long affinity
with the club’’
consecutive win from their Grandad
Jack’s beloved High Terrace.
“We played in front of about
4,000 spectators and in the second
half play had to be stopped because
the wooden perimeter fence broke
due to the huge crowd.”
Mally played for Swinton in
another final in 1972 where they won
6-0 and he scored two of the goals.
Swinton Athletic remain the club with
the most wins, currently standing at
eight cup final victories. Mally, now
72, says he’s had a life-long affinity
with the club from being 14 and still
goes to watch them on a Saturday.
“I turned semi-professional in the
‘70s so I didn’t play in the Montagu
Cup again, but I have fonder
memories of the cup than winning
the Yorkshire or Midland Leagues. I
remember going to watch the final
at six or seven with thousands of
others. That lads still want to play in
it 125 years on is just brilliant and the
money it’s raised over the years is
unbelievable.”
Coincidentally, Mally went on
to work at Mexborough Montagu
Hospital, which the tournament has
raised over £70,000 for during it’s
long history.
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Peter Pettit
Won three finals
in 1970s
For Denaby United and
Mexborough Town
The Pettit name has close ties
to the Dearne, with the family’s
shoe shop on Mexborough High
Street having been operating for
more years than the Montagu Cup
has been played.
But Peter was also wellknown
for his footballing ability.
Throughout our research, Pete’s
name was one which came up
regularly with everyone speaking
so highly of him – both as a good
footballer in his prime and an
even better man for his continued
support of grassroots football.
A promising young player, he
started playing competitively aged
seven for the ‘national’ team, aka
Mexborough St John’s CE School
team who won the Clarke Shield in
1959. He then went on to play for
Rawmarsh St Mary’s who were the
best youth team in the area in the
early ‘60s.
But there wasn’t the money in
football in those days and it was
better for a young man to have
a job and play at the same time
rather than devote all his efforts
to football. Before he joined his
family’s shop in 1968, Pete was
an accountant earning £8 a week,
but also played semi-professional
football for Denaby United and
would earn £10 a week for them.
“To start with, our club only
ever put their second team out
for the Montagu Cup. But that all
changed as it became such a focal
point in local football. Every Easter
Monday, you walked to Hampden
Road whether you were playing or
not. It became a real event and you
could expect a couple thousand
in the crowd – more than other
local cups such as the Sheffield &
Hallamshire County or Challenge
cups. If I wasn’t playing I’d be quite
envious and I’d be thinking ‘Why
didn’t we enter, or why didn’t we
put a better team in?’”
Pete did go on to play – and
win – in three finals in the 1970s:
twice for Denaby United in 1970
and ’74, and again for Mexborough
Town in 1977. At the first final
in 1970 against Conisbrough
Northcliffe, the match ended 0-0
and ‘midfield dynamo’ Pete had to
watch the replay from the sidelines
after breaking his nose in another
match the previous week. But the
Montagu Cup was nearly gone
from under his nose after Denaby’s
post-match drinking session got a
bit too raucous.
“We took the cup back with us
to the Ship Inn at Swinton and we
were all drinking beer out of it and
passing it round. How we got away
with it when the cup is probably
worth about £35,000 I’ll never know
and teams obviously wouldn’t be
able to do it today. I never really
remember who got it back but we
must have done because it’s still
the same cup used today.”
Pete has continued to
contribute to local football and
his wife is now a trustee of the
Montagu Hospital Comforts Fund.
Wilf Race
Won seven finals
between
1983-2006
One of the most decorated of
all past Montagu Cup finalists has
got to be Wilf Race who has won
seven finals collectively as both a
player and manager. In the mid-
90s, while managing Denaby and
Cadeby Miners Welfare, he won
three finals on the trot, a record
which has been matched but never
beaten.
Like many past players, Wilf’s
obsession with football began as
soon as he could walk, kicking
a tennis ball around until he got
to play with a full-sized football
at school. On turning senior, Wilf
played at non-league standard
and was also lucky enough to win
the Montagu Cup three times with
Mexborough Main Street in 1983,
’84 and ’87.
‘‘It was a great era
as a player, but I’m
fortunate that I got
to enjoy it all again
as a manager. It’s
not quite the thrill of
playing but it’s the
next best thing ’’
“There have always been bigger
football competitions in the country,
but locally, the Montagu Cup was
the one you always wanted to win.
If you got to the final there was a
real buzz of excitement. The semis
are played before Christmas so
you had a long wait ‘till Easter for
the final but you never thought of
losing. A lot of players went into the
final having booked the following
day off work in anticipation of an
afternoon of celebrating that always
rolled into night.”
Wilf went into management
quite early after developing arthritis
in his hip. At just 28, he’d thought
football was over for him, but was
offered a player manager role
at Goldthorpe Colliery FC. This
eased him into becoming manager
of Denaby and Cadeby aged
36 where he added to his Mont
medals three times on the bounce
from 1995-97.
Another decade down the
line and he lifted the trophy again
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in 2006 in Conisbrough’s Lord
Conyers first and only final after
his team scored three goals in 22
minutes to win 3-0 over Houghton
Main.
“It was a great era as a player,
but I’m fortunate that I got to enjoy
it all again as a manager. It’s not
quite the thrill of playing but it’s
the next best thing. Playing in the
Montagu Cup meant a lot to me,
especially in front of such huge
crowds, and I wanted my players
to share that experience. The
Montagu Cup has given a lot of
young lads huge pride and great
memories over the years.”
For Wilf, now 63, he says it’s the
tight knit bonds and camaraderie
that have come with decades
spent in local football that have
enriched his life.
“Because I was an out-and-out
winger, I got kicked a lot and a
few players have left scars on my
legs. But you set aside that conflict
on the pitch when you meet again
years later. Montagu Cup players
have always had mutual respect for
each other.
“And no matter where I go
or who I meet, there’s always
a connection to the cup. I went
biking to Barnsley last year and
was sat having a tea break when
an old guy came up and asked if
he could join. We got talking about
football and he said he’d played in
a Montagu Cup final and scored
the winning goal. He was in his 70s
and unsteady on his feet but for
ten minutes he transformed back
to the man he was in 1975 with
the back of the net in front of him.
It doesn’t matter how old you get,
you just have to close your eyes
and you’re back on that pitch at
Hampden Road.”
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Millers
museum
coming to New York Stadium
A new project aimed at raising
the profile of Rotherham
United Football Club is set to
bring a pop-up museum to the
club’s New York Stadium this
summer.
As part of Rotherham’s bid to become the
world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture in
2025, a group of young people aged 16 to 25
at Rotherham United Community Sports Trust
(RUCST) are leading a new plight to shed new
light on the history of the football club.
A large part of the project focuses on the
creation of a pop-up museum gallery at the
stadium, intertwining sport and art through
various installations. There will be information
boards about the club’s history, a film about
fans’ living memories, and items donated that
have a connection to both Rotherham United
and the former Guest and Chrimes foundry
which is on the same site as the stadium.
The museum will also tell the stories of
inspirational men and women who have played
an important role in Rotherham’s sporting
history, such as Arthur Wharton who became
the world’s first black professional footballer
when he signed for Rotherham Town in 1889.
A grand opening for the pop-up museum
is planned for Sunday 5th June as part of
the jubilee celebrations where there will be
performances by local choirs. Schools across
the town are also invited to learn a 34-step
dance routine, based around Arthur Wharton’s
34 appearances for Rotherham Town, which
will be performed on the day.
Before the launch, the team of youth
producers are looking for more memorabilia or
memories from fans in the town to add to their
collection. Just some of the first submissions
they have received are a wooden rattle from
the 1950s, and a framed photo of a junior
squad from the same decade loaned by past
youth players Terry Crofts and Craig Pepper.
Even if you don’t have any memories
or items to loan, you can still get involved
by creating art for the museum gallery,
volunteering as a steward for the launch, or
just heading down to see the pop-up museum
in all its glory.
If you would like to share your
memories, contact the RUCST team on
01709 827 767 or email
Community@rotherhamunited.net
The Rotherham
10K
is back!
Get out your running shoes and
kick-start your training as the
Rotherham 10K event is back for
2022 following a two-year hiatus
owing to the pandemic.
The event will take place on Sunday 15th May at
10am and will be followed at 12pm by a one-mile
lap around Clifton Park for the fun run and schools’
Mile a Day Challenge.
This year, the route has been modified to
address safety concerns on Centenary Way and
give residents in Canklow and Clifton access to
their vehicles. All roads on the route will be closed
to vehicles with full marshalling in place for runners’
safety.
Starting and finishing in Clifton Park, the
10k route will encompass Drummond Street,
pedestrianised streets in the town centre, Westgate
heading towards the footpath on Centenary Way,
before looping back into the town past Rotherham
Minster and up College Street to Doncaster Gate.
The route then heads back up passed the park to
Broom and Wickersley Road towards Herringthorpe
Stadium before the home straight into the park.
Every entrant who crosses the finish line will
receive a medal, and there is also a total of £620 in
cash prizes up for grabs for the first three runners
in each category, as well as awards for the first
Rotherham runner and corporate challenge team.
Aroundtown is also proud to sponsor the
school’s challenge cup awarded to the Rotherham
school who has four pupils past the finish line of the
fun run in the quickest time.
The Rotherham 10K is sponsored by Maltby
motorbike shop and café, Revs and Relics and
the event will be hosted by RB1 Radio. As ever, all
proceeds will be donated to Age UK Rotherham.
Closing date for entries to the 10K is Friday 6th
May at 12pm. The cost is £16 for affiliated runners
or £20 for non-affiliated runners.
To sign up, visit
www.rotherham10k.com
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SPORT
Sheffield
Hatters:
running rings around the
competition for over 60 years
The landscape of
professional women’s
sport has changed
in recent years like
never before, blurring
the lines between
stereotypically male and
female sports.
But one of the biggest playmakers
in women’s sport in England
is Sheffield’s Betty Codona, a
trailblazer who broke down barriers
to establish women’s basketball here
in the UK over sixty years ago.
Hers is a legacy of equality which
has seen thousands of women and
girls gain the confidence to take up a
male-dominated sport – and proving
they belong to be on the court. Her
team, the Sheffield Hatters, was the
first in the UK and has dominated
English women’s basketball over
the last thirty years, winning more
honours than any other club in the
league.
Women and girls come from near
and far to be part of the Hatters
family, all in awe of the history
and dedication of the club. Those
inspired by Betty include her own
brood who have gone on to shine
in their own rights; her daughters
Lorraine Gayle and Vanessa Ellis
“
Betty coached a record number of 500
national league games and won 40 titles
before retiring in 2009
”
went on to become accomplished
players, as did granddaughter
Georgia Gayle who is one of the
Women’s Basketball League’s
top players who has won a place
in the national squad heading to
EuroBasket this September.
But you could say that Sheffield
Hatters was formed on the rebound.
In the early ‘60s, Betty was head
of girls’ PE at Hatfield House Lane
Comprehensive School in Sheffield
alongside former Olympic athlete
John Sherwood who was head of
boys’ PE. She’d been thrust into
teaching a few years previous after
initially wanting to do a social studies
degree at university after leaving
Abbeydale Girls’ Grammar.
“To get into university I needed a
year of work experience and I didn’t
want an office-based role. So an
uncertified teacher was suggested.
At that time, you didn’t apply you
were just told where you were
going,” she says
Betty was first sent to Tinsley
Secondary School before being
moved to Burton Street School near
Hillsborough.
“It was a small school with just
eight teachers and when I arrived
they said they’d show me to my
classroom which I thought was
strange. I was under the impression
I was there to help, but they put me
in charge of my own class. I enjoyed
teaching so much that I changed my
mind on a career.”
After studying at Sheffield
Polytechnic, Betty started a job at
Hatfield House Lane School. Her
pupils included the late, great Marti
Caine, or Lynne Shepherd as she
was at school, and Betty remembers
her turning up to a school swimming
gala in a silver costume she wore for
beauty contests.
At Hatfield, which would later
become Firth Park Secondary
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“
Betty’s daughter Vanessa is one of the
brightest and most senior female coaching
talents in the UK, currently working as
assistant coach for Great Britain
”
School, they followed a traditional
sport curriculum of netball, hockey,
dance and gymnastics.
“I had gotten the girls to a good
standard across the board but
lessons had become boring. I
introduced new sports such as
aerobics, badminton and basketball,
which I’d never played before but
had watched a few men’s games.
It probably didn’t resemble real
basketball but pupils enjoyed it.
“If you give girls a chance they
usually like it better than netball as
there are no restricted zones, players
can dribble, and it’s more physical.”
In 1961, the 14- and 15-year-old
girls who Betty originally introduced
basketball to were getting ready
to leave school and asked Betty
if she’d start a team for them at
Hatfield’s night school – leading to
them being called the Hatters.
“It was difficult at first as there
were no other women or girls’ teams
so we played in a men’s league
as that’s all we could find. In the
summer, we played in a netball
league at British Steel’s sports
ground on Bawtry Road and I
remember being summoned by the
committee accused of aggressive
passing. Basketball is quick and
straight passing rather than the onehanded
loopy passes in netball.”
Another barrier the Hatters
had was kit. With them being the
first team of its kind, there was
an obvious absence of women’s
basketball kit suppliers in the
country. So the team made their own.
“We wore dresses in the early
days and each player made one for
themselves. We bought navy highneck
tops and shorts for underneath,
but made the dress with a turquoise
stripe across the middle. We also
had a red pleated dress with white
edging that we made.”
Gradually, women’s basketball
took off. But not until Betty sent an
article out to a national magazine
enquiring about any other women’s
teams. By 1978 – 17 years after the
Hatters was formed - there were
enough women’s teams to start a
national league.
Since then, the Sheffield Hatters
have added on average a trophy
to their collection with each new
season. Betty coached a record
number of 500 national league
games and won 40 titles before
retiring in 2009.
Today, the Hatters’ head coach
is Betty’s daughter Vanessa who is
one of the brightest and most senior
female coaching talents in the UK,
currently working as assistant coach
for Great Britain women’s basketball
team. She has also been chosen as
the only basketball representative
out of 24 coaches chosen for UK
Sport’s female coaches leadership
programme to address underrepresentation
of female coaches in
high performance sports.
This season, the Hatters
have a senior team in the WBBL
Championship as well as a division
two team. They also have various
junior teams starting from under
sevens to encourage girls to take
up basketball from a young age
irrespective of ability. Over the years
hundreds have trained and played
with the club with Betty and the
coaching staff, which includes her
grandson Tyler Gayle, nurture the
girls’ development.
“Basketball provides life skills
like commitment, resilience,
determination and reliability. We set
a standard at the Hatters for good
behaviour all round and mutual
respect is given by all.”
Throughout the last sixty years,
Betty has earned respect from
everyone around her, not only for
her work on the court but also to
keep the club alive against all odds
through years for fundraising.
“There just isn’t enough money
in grassroots sport. But basketball
appeals to children from ethnic
minorities and disadvantaged
backgrounds, so affordability is
often a big problem. We’ve always
fundraised so that we don’t have to
turn players away.”
None more so than last season,
their 60th year, when the club’s future
was thrown into doubt. Owing to
the pandemic, club funds resulted
in the Hatters being withdrawn from
the WBBL – not the anniversary they
deserved. Vanessa went to Austria
to coach and many players were
forced to find a substitute club for the
season or miss out on playing.
But Betty wasn’t about to see the
club she’d spent sixty years building
just fold. Through gallant efforts,
the team raised over £100,000 to
pay their overheads and recruit new
players, enabling them to re-join the
league for the 2021/22 season.
Thankfully, the WBBL team is back
to its winning ways, with Hatters
veterans like Helen Naylor, Naomi
Campbell and Georgia Gayle playing
alongside new recruits like USA
born Mari Stewart and Cypriot Elysa
Ioannou. They’re hoping to add
another trophy to their tally of 65 as
the season comes to a close in May.
And with generation after
generation of players rising through
the ranks, long may the Sheffield
Hatters reign supreme as the
epitome of women’s ambition in
sport.
For more about the
Sheffield Hatters, visit
www.sheffieldhatters.com
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BUSINESS
Bags of benefits
at The Business Village
With an ever-changing business
landscape over the last two years,
there has been a surge in new
start-ups launched by budding
entrepreneurs.
People who toyed with the idea of being their own
boss for years have finally found the confidence to
take that leap of faith and turn a hobby into a fully
fledged business.
“
The Business Village has
continued to be dynamic,
offering innovative options
for startups, scaleups or
seasoned brands.
”
But while working from home has its benefits, it’s
not for everyone. When you outgrow your dining table
or spare bedroom, you might be looking for a flexible
and inspiring workspace that has all the amenities to
function at an affordable cost that helps keep your
fledgling business stay afloat.
Since starting 35 years ago, The Business Village
has continued to be dynamic, offering innovative
options for startups, scaleups or seasoned
brands. They now have two sites which are over
90 percent occupied by a variety of businesses,
from couriers and contractors to a photographer
and a women’s gym.
As a not-for-profit organisation, The Business Village
continually reinvests into the site’s infrastructure and
facilities. At the beginning of last year, they opened a
new £2.4million building with 9,000sqft of state-of-theart
workspaces and hybrid units.
We spoke to one of their tenants, Love Luxe
A business centre isn’t the
first place you’d expect to
find designer bags, shoes
and clothing.
But when the woman behind luxury resale
business Love Luxe was looking for premises
to house her burgeoning stock, the flexibility
of The Business Village proved the perfect fit.
Charlotte Jones (33) launched Love Luxe
in 2016 when a stroke of luck saw her cross
paths with a pair of pre-loved Louboutin boots
that were cheap but in excellent condition.
Although tempted to keep them for herself,
Charlotte knew there was money to be made
if she sold them on.
She listed them online and they sold the
following day making her a three-figure profit.
As the demand for pre-owned designer
goods snowballed, she ploughed any spare
money she had into snapping up bargains
and was soon earning enough to quit her
full-time job.
But the more her stock and client-base
grew, the more Charlotte realised it was time
to give working from home the boot.
“With young children at home it wasn’t
convenient having customers come to the
house. I popped into the Business Village
on the off chance as I only live ten minutes
away. The main building wasn’t quite right for
me, but I was shown around the new building
which wasn’t quite ready then.
“As soon as I saw the double doors, I knew
it would be perfect. Having its own access
meant I could operate like a retail outlet for
in-person appointments, but I also had the
option of having the adjoining office to use for
storage and admin.”
Hot on the heels of its completion,
Charlotte got the keys to her new workshop
and office space on 1st January 2021
and she has transformed the space into a
luxurious and welcoming retail unit with eyecatching
flower wall and high quality product
displays. Due to demand, Charlotte has
taken on an employee and now sells globally
to customers as far away as South Africa
and Japan.
“The building is lovely and airy and a great
place to work from. It wouldn’t have increased
my productivity being in a unit on an industrial
unit cooped up behind a roller door. I also
wanted a place that would enable growth
in the long-term, not somewhere I’d have to
move from in a year or two. The Business
Village is busy, but I know the space available
will cover me in the future if I need to expand.”
Charlotte has become renowned for her
personalised service both buying and selling
pre-loved designer goods. She has invested
in a website to cut out the high commission
rates of auction or selling sites, but the
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links enables clients to easily travel from
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FAMILY
Motley & Jekyll
Motley and his crew
bring a wild side to the Peaks
The next time you flock to the Peak District, the
most eagle-eyed of visitors may spot an exotic
feathered friend or two flying as free as a bird.
Against the craggy landscape and
scenic moorlands, there have been
sightings of a multicoloured macaw
named Motley soaring high above
the Peaks.
Harlequin macaw Motley is one of
five birds who belong to zoo biology
herself the technique of free flight
training and has worked with Motley
and her small flock to fly without any
restraints. Starting with recall training
using a harness and long bungee
cord, Chloe built up Motley’s training
gradually and he is now at a point
“
They’re smart animals and have a
similar intelligence level as a five-yearold.
In the wild they can fly for up to
17 miles a day, yet as pets they’re often
locked in cages
”
student Chloe Brown, originally
from Barnsley but who now lives in
Nottingham. Motley will be three in
June and Chloe has hand-fed and
raised him from being 21 weeks old.
Having wanted to give Motley the
best life possible and the freedom he
should naturally have, Chloe taught
where he’s out flying freely daily,
much like a dog owner taking their
dog for a walk.
She has since started training
her other four birds with the hope
that they too will join Motley on his
adventures.
Over the last couple of years,
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“
We waited for her wings to grow
back before starting any training but
she also now free flies
”
Chloe has used social media to
raise awareness and educate
people about the challenges and
complexities of keeping birds
as pets.
“Birds are often misunderstood
as pets, which is why on average
they’re rehomed two or three times in
the first year of their life. My pet hate
is being asked if he talks – birds are
so much more than that.
“They’re smart animals and
have a similar intelligence level as
a five-year-old. In the wild they can
fly for up to 17 miles a day, yet as
pets they’re often locked in cages
with a poor diet and no enrichment.
If you get their care wrong, they can
develop behavioural and hormonal
issues,” Chloe says.
Chloe knows first-hand the
detrimental effects irresponsible
ownership can have.
She rescued Jekyll the macaw
18 months ago after he had been
abused, hit and had no toys or
engagement. He lived in a cage
where he couldn’t stretch his wings.
“Birds don’t forget trauma or
mistreatment and it’s been a long
and emotional process to rehabilitate
Jekyll. He has no trust in other
people and is very unpredictable, but
we’ve made great progress and he
now free flies around our local park.”
Zeba the Patagonia Conure was
also rescued after she’d ended up in
a bird sanctuary as a result of being
bought as a lockdown pet.
“She’d had her wings clipped so
couldn’t fly and was very withdrawn,
so we waited for her wings to grow
back before starting any training but
she also now free flies. She’s very
cheeky and loves to wake us all up
by chanting her name in a morning.”
He might think he’s the ruler of
them all now, but yellow collared
macaw Link has had to fight for his
place in the flock after being sold
to Chloe with two deadly diseases
from someone she thought was
a reputable breeder. He spent a
year with one of Chloe’s friends
and after multiple blood tests was
finally cleared fit to join the flock
last December.
“Thankfully I am very strict with
quarantine and disease testing, but
I was devastated at the thought that
I could have lost all my birds due to
one irresponsible human. Having
diseases like PBFD and polyoma
would be a death sentence for the
majority of birds but thankfully Link
has pulled through and it wasn’t
transmitted to the others.”
And last but by no means least,
the baby of the bunch is Salem
the rose breasted Galah cockatoo
with his striking crown. He’s not a
year old yet, but the pink and grey
bird has already started training on
a harness.
“Most people don’t realise that
birds don’t instinctively know how
to fly or even stand on a perch
and they can be very clumsy when
they’re young. Training takes a lot of
patience and you have to make it fun
and engaging for the bird.”
While she has five birds of her
own, she doesn’t recommend others
follow suit, particularly with larger
birds like macaws. At home, the
flock have their own heated room
complete with lots of toys, branches
fixed to the walls and swings
hanging from the ceiling. Chloe also
has a net covering the entire garden
so the birds can fly out the house
and back in at their leisure.
Motley even goes with Chloe and
her partner on holiday, making his
nest in their caravan as they tour the
country from Scotland to London.
Living a life of luxury, the birds
are fed a healthy balanced diet
of organic pressed pellets, fresh
vegetable chop, mixed nuts, and
the occasional treat of fresh fruit.
And with healthy macaws having a
lifespan of up to 90 years, Chloe has
already written Motley and his crew
into her will so she knows they will
continue to be looked after.
“My life revolves around the
birds but the bond I have is unlike
anything else.”
You can follow Motley’s
adventures on Instagram
and Tik Tok
@motleys_adventurez
Salem Link Zeba
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FAMILY
Legal
talk
With Elmhirst Parker Solicitors
Talking to your family about
your wishes for the future
While nobody likes to think
about a time when they are no
longer around, talking to loved
ones about what you would like
to happen after you pass away
is important.
Making clear your future wishes for financial
and practical matters can help put your mind
at ease and make things much easier for those
closest to you when the inevitable comes. But how
do you approach the subject?
“
wills disputes are
common, especially when
emotions are raw, and
you should take steps to
prevent a bitter family
argument over money
”
Elmhirst Parker’s wills and probate specialist,
Matthew Murphy, has some tips for how to bring
up difficult subjects such as wills, inheritance
and Power of Attorney with family and friends.
including what should happen to your property
after you pass away, providing for those closest to
you, and choosing who should take care of your
financial affairs should you lose the capacity to do
so yourself.
Starting the
conversation
It can be challenging to bring up such
serious matters without warning, so you should
introduce the topic with a starting point. Perhaps
your circumstances have changed; if you have
remarried, had children or grandchildren, or
moved home, it can be a good time to raise such
matters with family members. It will seem more
natural. If you are yet to make a will or Power of
Attorney, this can also be a great way to introduce
the conversation to your loved ones.
Discussing your will
One of the key discussions you will need to
have is what should happen to your money and
property after you pass away. Your estate may
seem straightforward, and perhaps it is even
obvious how your assets will be distributed.
But wills disputes are common, especially
when emotions are raw, and you should take
steps to prevent a bitter family argument
over money.
Explain why you wish for your property to
be distributed as you have set out, and do not
be afraid that some people might feel hurt by
what you have chosen to do. Wills discussions
could even help you decide what is best for your
family before you make a will or encourage you
to amend your will to provide for your family in a
way you never previously considered.
Choosing Executors
and Attorneys
An important part of planning for the future is
choosing who you would like to be responsible
for your affairs after you have lost capacity or
passed away.
Attorneys
A Power of Attorney gives someone else the
power to make decisions on your behalf after
losing the mental capacity to do so for yourself.
You should choose a person you trust to be your
financial attorney, and you should discuss the role
with them in advance and ensure they are able
and willing to act for you.
Executors
An executor is responsible for administering
your estate after you have passed away.
This can be quite an involved and time-consuming
role, so it is essential that you discuss it with
those who you would like to step in. You can
appoint several executors, and you may even
wish to appoint a professional such as a
solicitor to deal with the more challenging
parts of estate administration.
*This is not legal advice; it is intended to provide
information of general interest about current legal issues.
• Residential conveyancing
• Family and matrimonial
• Probate and estates
• Wills
• Lifetime planning
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and the fact everyone treats you like a member
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Take the first step to joining our
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Contact Ben 01709 839 395
SERVICES THROUGH
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Maximise your independence
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• Morning routines
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• Accompanied visits and outings
• Emotional support and companionship
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Make your loved ones
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Care visits can be scheduled
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Call us to see how we can
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If you need support with personal care, getting out or managing your home, we can help
Call us 7 days a week 8.30am-5pm
for a no obligation chat to discuss your needs 01709 839 395
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FAMILY
& EQUINE
Offering a bespoke, personal and caring service
to meet your needs at a time of loss
Dignity, compassion and care is always shown before,
during and after the process
Designed around the cremation of domestic pets and horses
Purpose built facilities next to our idyllic family farmhouse
Based between Rotherham and Sheffield serving
South Yorkshire and the wider area
We also offer a collection service from your home
or the veterinary practice, and can organise
home euthanasia where necessary
Fully transparent and highly professional service that leaves
all our clients with no doubts they made the right choice
friendship
Lunches
A good friendship nourishes the soul.
And what better way to meet new people
and socialise than over a tasty lunch.
Tel: 07971 255 346
Email: enquiries@oldflattsfarm.co.uk
www.oldflattsfarm.co.uk
See our wall of remembrance online
Old Flatts Farm, Flatts Lane, Treeton, S60 5QZ
See our
Facebook and Google reviews
for genuine customer feedback
One of the UK’s most highly recommended and
reviewed Pet & Equine Crematoriums
The hands that guide you
in your hour of need
A third-generation independent funeral director Dip.FD MBFID
Let us help you every step of the way
• 24 hour personal and compassionate service
• Floral tributes
• Condolence stationery
• Monumental masonry
• Catering
Our private Chapel of Rest caters for
multi-faith and non-religious services
• Ritual washing and dressing facilities
• Weekend funerals
• In-house pre-funeral ceremonies
• Repatriation to or from UK
Pre-paid funeral plans available
Our doors are
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FAMILY
The Friendship Lunch at the
Manor Barn in Kimberworth
is a monthly meet-up where
people of any age can enjoy
a two-course lunch and live
entertainment for £10.
The idea was launched last
year by Kathy Markwick to tackle
social isolation in the community
and has continued to go from
strength to strength. While anyone
can attend, the Friendship lunch
is particularly aimed at the elderly,
lonely, or people living with
dementia. It can also provide
invaluable respite for families and
carers once a month.
The event takes place the last
Wednesday in every month at The
Manor Barn, Kimberworth 12pm
until 2pm.
UPCOMING
DATES:
Wednesday
30th March
with Alan Turner,
songs from the
‘50s to ‘70s
Wednesday
27th April
with Oliver Harris,
songs by
Elvis, Elton and Roy
Tickets are £10 which includes
lunch and entertainment.
To book contact the Manor
Barn on 01709 551089.
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Citizen Advice?
We are recruiting now!
If you want to make a real difference to people’s
lives by helping them with the problems they face,
then come and join our volunteer team.
For further information, or to discuss hosting an event,
please contact Kathy Markwick,
Freelance Community Consultant, on 0772 9528844
or email kathymarkwick@gmail.com
Find out more
Email volunteer@citizensadvicerotherham.org.uk
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FAMILY
Defending your castle
with a Property Protection Trust
With Rob Firth, Yorkshire Rose Wills and Funeral Plans
‘An Englishman’s home is his
castle’ is a well-known phrase
that has purportedly been
around for over 400 years - and
one that we hear quite regularly
when clients want to talk about
protecting their home for the
benefit of the children.
For this reason, a Property Protection Trust
(PPT) is by far one of the most common types
of trusts included in Wills. They are designed to
ensure that the deceased person’s share of the
property passes to their beneficiaries, while at the
same time safeguarding the survivor and their
ability to stay in the family home.
In most cases, these beneficiaries are the
children of the deceased, and the survivor is their
spouse or civil partner, so it is understandable that
‘‘As approved Wills writers,
we can talk you through
these to ascertain if a PPT
would be right for you,
considering the shared
control over the property
with the newly appointed
Trustees.’’
they want to protect both parties equally. A PPT
does just that.
Without a PPT, carrying out the deceased’s
wishes becomes harder. There is no guarantee
that their children will ultimately receive a share of
the family home.
• What if the surviving partner remarries?
• What if the surviving partner re-writes their
Will and changes the beneficiaries?
• What if the surviving partner requires long
term care?
Likewise, if the share is gifted directly to the
children they could force the surviving partner out
of the property, insisting they move or downsize to
release equity. They may request rent be paid on
their share or even that they move in themselves.
And what then if a child divorces?
To get the PPT underway, we first establish
whether the house is owned as Joint Tenants or
Tenants in Common. This is because the property
must be held as Tenants in Common to enter the
Trust. Once we have the property held as Tenants
in Common, we can set up the PPT on the death
of the first spouse or partner.
While that all may sound great, there are a
couple of considerations with regards to a PPT.
As approved Wills writers, we can talk you through
these to ascertain if a PPT would be right for you,
considering the shared control over the property
with the newly appointed Trustees.
There are fees associated with setting the trust
up and transferring the property into the trust.
There is also the potential for Inheritance Tax (IHT)
that this creates since assets in the PPT would be
treated as part of the life tenant’s estate for IHT
purposes.
Questions that regularly crop up are:
• Can the property be sold, and the monies used
for the surviving spouse or partner to move?
• Can the surviving spouse or partner end the
trust if they so wish?
The answer to both is yes, though each
party would need to work together to ensure it
happens smoothly.
Just like all Trusts, each one has a different
purpose, so we ensure that it is suited to your
circumstances and situation. If a PPT is something
you’d like to know more about, give us a call
and we can go through it in full over a cup of tea
either at our Barnsley office or in the comfort of
your home.
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FAMILY
I’m Your…
Our friendship society was founded over 200 years ago
with a mission to help people make friends whilst getting more
out of life. We also support members in times of need
Looking for activities and social
events in your local area?
We're a not-for-profit, mutual society who host regular
inexpensive social events as well as one-off special activities
RUN BY MEMBERS FOR MEMBERS
EVERYONE WELCOME
Sheffield and Dronfield
Social Afternoon
Wednesday 16th March 2pm
Interesting talk about the diaries
of Samuel Pepys discover about his
life, the Great Plague and
Great Fire of London
Refreshments and social activities
Central United Reform Church,
Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2BG
FREE EVENT
Rotherham Social
Afternoon
Tuesday 22nd March 12 noon
An afternoon of music and fun
Booking Essential
Oddfellows House , 40 Westgate,
Rotherham S60 1AS
FREE EVENT
Barnsley Social Evening
Thursday 31st March 7.30pm
Join Sue Firth as she speaks
about the fascinating uses and
benefits of Aloe Vera.
Boatman’s Rest, Edmunds Road,
Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley
S70 4TD
FREE EVENT
Coffee and Catch up
Morning
Tuesday 5th & 19th April
from 11am
Drop in for a drink and a chat
and find out what Oddfellows
is all about. Everyone welcome
Donations to Rotherham Hospice
Oddfellows House, Westgate,
Rotherham S60 1AS
Become a
member from just
£25
a year
Sheffield and Dronfield
Social Afternoon
Wednesday 20th April 2pm
Join David Bell for his unusual, but
absolutely jaw dropping talk
named ‘Rubber Dummy and
Haemorrhoids’
Central United Reform Church,
Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2BG
FREE EVENT
Barnsley Social Evening
Thursday 28th April 7.30pm
Join Susanne Furness from Co-op
Legal Services as she gives us a
light hearted look into later life
inheritance issues entitled ‘Tax
Care and Toy Boys’
Boatman’s Rest, Edmunds Road,
Worsbrough Dale, Barnsle,
S70 4TD
FREE EVENT
Find out more about becoming a member and the
many benefits it brings, such as access to care and
advice and a range of financial services
Call us on 01709 838673
or email lesley.walton@oddfellows.co.uk
www.oddfellows.co.uk
40 Westgate, Rotherham, S60 1AS
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Warm gloves in the snow
Wellies that hug your feet
The glow in the fire
That gives off the heat.
Umbrella in the rain
Your hat in the sun
Your shelter when it rains
I’ll be your ‘someone’
Blanket that keeps you warm
When icy winds blow
And when your despairing
I’ll be your rainbow.
Your seatbelt on the plane
For safety in the sky
The ribbon on your kite
When spirits fly high.
The battery in your phone
When you need to talk
The calming soothing breeze
Should you need to walk.
The Paddle in your boat
And if there’s a storm
I’ll always be your port
Your stable platform.
When fog and clouds cover
Or too far you roam
A lighthouse in rough seas
I will guide you home
The torch that you carry
When nights seem so dark
And if you lose your way
I’ll be your landmark.
Tissues should you need them
Glass that holds your wine
(as long as you make sure
you do not touch mine!)
I’ll be your stepping stones
Strength when things go wrong
Your words when you’re speechless
Lyrics in your song
When there’s no one to hear
I’ll be your listener
I’ve always got your back
For I’m your sister.
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FAMILY
Taken from Here
and Now, a book
of poems written
by Kathryn Gosling
from Worksop.
This is Kathryn’s second
published book, following the
success of A Piece of Rope
which she compiled in 2020.
Here and Now contains 79
poems that tell stories, share
facts and trivia, incite laughter,
raise questions, or gently offer
support – all in rhyme of course.
The humour poems take a
lighter look at life telling of things
we may remember from childhood,
the children she taught, or funny
things she’d heard. There are even
12 poems about Kathryn’s love of
bears.
Kathryn says: “It is uplifting and
exciting to have local support and
encouragement and I wish to give
huge thanks to my new friends and
followers, family and colleagues
for their continued friendship
and support. I don’t think I will be
heading off to Hollywood anytime
soon but just the knowledge that
there are people out there who
can read one of my poems, have
a giggle, smile or feel they have
support is a lovely feeling.”
Here and Now is available to buy for £10 from Kathryn’s
Etsy page bearsNbooks or by emailing Kathryn direct:
bearsnbooks@outlook.com. You can also find it online
at various outlets such as Amazon and Waterstones.
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• Tutored crafts and hobby days
• Community events
• Live in-house entertainment & shows
• Lakeside picnics & outdoor activities
• Barge trips with lunch
• Pick-up & home-safe return wheelchair friendly buses
• PSV driver with bus carer-escorts
• NVQ Diploma qualified personal carers
• Meals and beverages inc Afternoon Teas carveries,
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HOMES
A
tropical
state of mind
Embrace botanical prints and soft tropics this
spring to inject your home with a taste of the
outdoors. Is there a better way to get your
home summer ready?
Leafy prints and natureinspired
patterns are rapidly
growing in popularity in the run
up to summer and it isn’t hard
to see why. These delightful
designs can help bring both flair
and freshness into your home,
introducing the perfect colours
and styles for welcoming the
warmer weather.
This uplifting trend is a joyous
celebration of nature. Botanical
prints are delivered in a softer
format, diluted by a desaturated
colour palette this season.
There’s a strong painterly element
to a lot of the designs, making
the look feel less imposing than
out-and-out tropical palms.
Palm and leafy prints are the
key motif throughout this look,
whether real or as part of a fabric
or wallpaper design.
Key colours to incorporate
would be leafy greens, mustards,
nude and muted pink or blues.
Give a luxury feel with velvet
materials and bring a woodland
influence with natural resourcers.
Interior plants are having
a moment, evolving from a
barely-thought-about accessory
to the key feature in a carefully
designed room. Plants have been
a prominent feature of interior
design for centuries. One of the
simplest ways to add character to
your space, plants are known to
reduce stress and lower certain
pollutants, so introducing them
into your home will benefit more
than just the aesthetics.
Get cracking to make your
home a botanical-inspired oasis
regardless of the season–and no
matter whether you have a green
thumb or not.
Many of us are probably
already daydreaming about our
summer holiday; long walks by the
sea enjoying the light and colour of
the hottest season of the year.
Add some zest to your home
and let yourself drift away with the
sound of palm trees and the sea in
the imaginary distance.
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HOMES
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TO ANOTHER LEVEL
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Insert features include glass panels,
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We can also create bespoke understairs
storage solutions such as telescopic
drawer systems, wine cellars etc
Be inspired for Spring
New fabrics available for our made to measure
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Call John on
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HOMES
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HOMES
Breathe new life
into your furniture
ECO SOFAS
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Are you looking to revive
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An expert upholsterer with over
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furniture is in safe hands with Keith
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reliable service. While still using
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Eco Sofas provide an exceptional
one-to-one bespoke service with
high quality workmanship.
Whether your tastes are
traditional or modern, Keith will
guide you through the whole
process to ensure your finished
piece reflects your personality and
compliments your home.
Buying brand new furniture can
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they can upholster everything from
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your existing furniture and give it
fresh look at an affordable price.
Whether you are looking to
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or simply customise the look to
compliment a change in your
colour scheme, let Keith restore
what is already yours.
All you need to do is choose
the fabric from their wide range of
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let Eco Sofas bring your furniture
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HOMES
Bring the outdoors in
for spring
Springtime brings with
it a need for freshness,
greenery and purity
around the home to
symbolise a new start.
There are many ways
you can emulate and
celebrate spring in all
its glory.
One of the easiest and effective
ways is to fill your home with plants
and flowers. Houseplants help
to purify the air while also having
the potential to boost our mood
in the process. From leafy green
houseplants to stunning floral
centrepieces, gorgeous palms to
exotic bonsais, adding greenery to
your home will bring a brightness
and freshness that’s hard to resist.
The feeling of sunlight on our
faces is very therapeutic which is
why letting the light into your home
is so important. Open your curtains
wide and let the light stream into
your home, helped by the use of
light tones and reflective materials.
Not only does this improve the
look of your home but, like plants
and flowers, sunlight can all
help improve your mood and
energy levels.
Many of the things we take for
granted in our homes come directly
from nature, and this includes many
of the materials we use. It’s all about
shifting your perspective and finding
a new appreciation. From wood
to marble to stone, allow the most
natural elements of your home to
stand out and shine.
Bringing the outdoors in is about
a lot more than just what you
see. Every sense can be treated
when sprucing up your home, and
this includes introducing some
outdoorsy scents into your home.
From room sprays and scented
candles to incense and pillow mists,
every nook of your home can bring
a sense of outdoor beauty. Think
fresh ocean spray, relaxing lavender
and springtime meadows.
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HOMES
Dishing up
new ideas
for your kitchen
Throughout the pandemic,
many of us discovered a whole
new level of appreciation for
our kitchens as we spent more
time at home cooking when we
couldn’t go out.
The kitchen increasingly becomes a living
space in its own right, with kitchen furniture design
changing to follow suit. Multi-functional furniture
that blends the kitchen with the rest of the house
will be more prominent in our kitchens going
forwards. Many people are choosing to combine
built-in concepts with stylish stand-alone pieces
such as dressers, glass cabinetry and wooden
shelving to create a kitchen unique to their needs.
Sustainability is important to us all in our homes
and this year is set to see a sharp rise in green
kitchens. There are lots of steps you can take to
ensure an eco-friendly kitchen, whether that is
taking small measures such as fitting an efficient
recycling bin or buying only A-rated appliances.
Some sustainable kitchens are greener than
others – look out for companies who use
responsibly sourced materials and recycled
elements such as worktops, along with those
where the production process has used
renewable energy.
The trend for using bold, dark colours in the
kitchen has been rumbling around for some
time now but there has definitely been an
expansion in the shades being used— with forest
green and burgundy joining navy and black as
top-ranking colours.
Not only a place where cooking happens, the
need for more home working has also meant a
rise in homeowners searching for space to carve
out office areas. The kitchen is the ideal spot
and kitchen designers have caught on to this by
coming up with all kinds of solutions, such as units
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GARDENING
Out
garden
in the
with Garden Designer Sally Cunis
As mad as March hares
After the heavy battering of the endless storms in
February, the big garden clear up can begin. We
have lost several trees to high winds and have had
to hard prune a wild rose which has been ripped
off a wall. No doubt many gardens in our region
will have suffered damage to fences and sheds or
lost trees and large shrubs.
Iris reticulata
Bergenia
Looking on the positive side,
the losses may have opened up
a new view, felled a dangerous,
rotten tree and perhaps created the
opportunity to plan a further planting
area previously overshadowed by
a large tree. Some of the logs from
our fallen trees will be piled up
against a wall to create homes for
insects and invertebrates.
We have started to construct
a natural pond for wildlife in our
garden, one end of which will be a
bog garden planted with yellow flag
iris from a friend and sedges which
grow naturally in the garden. Even
in its incomplete state, a family of
hares, a fox and a buzzard have
already been spotted exploring
the margins of the pond by a trail
cam newly installed on a nearby
tree! The hares are regular visitors
and are well named “as mad as
March hares” as they have been
chasing each other round the field
in big circles. They are a delight to
watch although they do prune newly
Potatoes chitting
planted dogwood (Cornus) and
roses slightly shorter than I would
prefer!
March is the last opportunity
to prune roses and to plant bare
rooted material such as mixed
native hedging, shrubs, roses and
soft fruit. Pop down to your local
nursery to see what is available and
fill a few gaps. If they cannot be
planted out immediately on arrival,
heel into a trench until they can
be planted in their final position;
container grown plants can be
planted throughout the year.
Spring is a delightful time of the
year. Snowdrops still nod merrily
whilst dainty miniature iris, pale
primroses nestling in banks, cheery
yellow daffodils and luscious
helleborus orientalis all combine
to lift the spirits. As soon as they
finish flowering, move snowdrops
“in the green” to spread around
the garden. Over the last two years
my mother and my friend Caroline
have given me snowdrops for my
Rainbow chard and
Enorma runner beans
Hellebore
birthday to add to the snowdrop
walk I am creating along a wiggly
path. It is a good time to lift and
move hellebore seedlings, to
split, lift and replant Bergenias,
perennials and grasses. Now is the
last chance to sow sweet peas if not
already done so.
In the vegetable garden, prepare
raised beds by digging over if
necessary, removing perennial
weeds and improving the soil by
adding a thick layer of compost as
a mulch. Existing soft fruit and the
emerging stems of rhubarb will also
benefit from a good layer of mulch.
At this time of year, first early
potatoes can be chitting on a
window sill in a frost-free building
ready to plant out at the end of
March. There is a large choice of
seed potatoes available. If space is
limited, share a couple of varieties
with a friend and try growing them
in a large container, “earthing up”
by topping up with soil as the
new growth emerges. Check your
seed packets and decide what
to sow this year. Swiss chard,
Primula vulgaris
Hellebore and snowdrops
Enorma runner beans, curly kale,
leeks, parsley (flat and curly) and
salad leaves are favourites in my
household; in addition to sweetpeas
I grow Nigella and Amni major to fill
any gaps in the border. This year I
am experimenting with wildflower
seeds encased in little clay balls
laced with chilli to deter predators.
The list of tasks is endless at this
time of the year from pruning,
planting and the first cut of the
grass but don’t forget to make time
to enjoy the dawn chorus and the
spring bulbs before summer is
upon us.
Happy Gardening
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GARDENING
Make
nature
room
for
with wildlife
gardening
Britain is one of
the most nature
depleted nations in
the world, with loss or
degradation of natural
habitats causing the
tapestry of biodiversity
to become threadbare.
An urbanised Britain is leading
to a wildlife crisis. Over 40 percent
of the 8,000 species in the UK are
in decline, with one in ten at risk
of extinction.
But how can we help
nature recover?
Rotherham Climate Action has
recently partnered with Sheffield
and Rotherham Wildlife Trust and
Environment Action to form Nature
Recovery Rotherham to stand up
for nature and raise awareness of
this pressing cause. On Wednesday
23rd March, they will be declaring
a nature emergency to encourage
communities and the council to do
even more to help.
But there are lots of simple ways
you can get involved to preserve the
beauty and importance of nature to
our entire ecosystem.
Wildlife gardening is a really great
way to get into connecting closely
with nature right on your doorstep
while reducing your environmental
impact.
It doesn’t matter if you have a
windowsill, small garden, or large
piece of land, there are many ways
to make habitats for animals, plants
and insects.
Grow a wildpatch
Long grass, peppered with
flowers, is one of the rarest
habitats in our well-tended
gardens, yet it is incredibly
beneficial for wildlife.
Bring a touch of wild to your
garden by planting wildflowers that
provide vital resources to support
a wide range of insects, create
feeding opportunities for birds,
and shelter small mammals that
couldn’t survive in urban areas.
Set aside some lawn, leaving
it to grow, and wait to see what
arrives. The less pristine the lawn,
the more promising it is for wildlife.
Create a container garden
Pots and containers are a
great way of introducing
wildlife features into more
formal areas of the garden
like the patio, or outside the
front door.
Get creative with your
containers. Try an old watering
can, chimney pot, kettle or teapot,
holey boots, metal pails and
buckets, paint tins, pans and
colanders - the sky’s the limit.
Whether you choose to plant
herbs, meadow flowers, or
hanging basket flowers, a variety
of plants will attract different
species. But always remember
to use peat-free compost in any
pots you plant up. Peatlands are
withering away to nothing, taking
with them a valuable ecosystem,
flood risk mitigator and
carbon store.
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GARDENING
Blooms to choose for
butterflies and bees
Choose seasonal, nectarrich
plants for bees and
butterflies and you’ll have a
colourful, fluttering display
in your garden for many
months.
Bees in particular are under
threat in the UK; there are 25
species of bumblebee, of which
three are already extinct in Britain
due to loss or degradation of
habitat. Bees are vitally important
Create a mini pond
for amphibians
Adding a pond is one of the
best things you can do for
wildlife in your garden. But
it doesn’t need to feel like a
task in itself to create one.
A washing-up bowl, a large
plant pot, or a disused sink could
all be repurposed as ponds,
providing you make sure creatures
can get in and out.
Even a small pond can be
home to an interesting range of
wildlife, including damsel and
dragonflies, frogs and newts. It
could also become a feeding
ground for birds, hedgehogs and
bats – the best natural garden
for pollinating hundreds of plant
species, including many crops.
Without them, our ecosystem
would suffer immensely.
The aim is to prolong the nectar
season by adding seasonal
flowers and plants with early and
late flowering blooms. In spring,
examples are primrose, sweet
rocket, Aubretia and Honesty.
Summer flowering plants are
Buddleia, honeysuckle, lavender
and Hebe.
pest controllers.
All amphibians require ponds
to breed, so don’t add fish as
they will eat any eggs or spawn.
Add at least two water plants
to oxygenate the water and
provide food and shelter, such as
water forget-me-not, starwort, or
miniature waterlily.
Once you’ve planted and added
gravel or stones to your mini
pond remember to only fill it with
rainwater. Tap water has too many
chemicals in. Keep it topped up
in the drier summer months. You
may need to give your mini pond
a little maintenance throughout the
year to remove any algae or silt.
Help the hedgehogs
This spring, join Nature
Recovery Rotherham as
they host a Hedgehog
Festival at Dearne Valley
College on Saturday 2nd
April 10am until 12pm.
There will be practical
demonstrations and guest
speakers to help you learn more
about creating a hedgehog
friendly garden and how to
preserve their habitat.
Hedgehogs have a long history
of decline in the UK. Since the
turn of the Millennium, hedgehog
numbers have dropped by over
a third. They’re disappearing
from our countryside as fast
as tigers are worldwide. In
2020, hedgehogs were put
on the International Union for
Conservation of Nature’s red list
as vulnerable to extinction.
Hedgehogs are Britain’s
only spiny mammals and their
appearance has little changed
in 15 million years. They’re often
found in gardens, hedgerows,
woodlands, parks and cemeteries
and can travel around 2km a night.
Hibernation begins to end with
the arrival of warmer temperatures
in March and April, and litters of
baby hedgehogs are usually born
in May.
You might think they just eat
slugs and snails, but they also eat
other invertebrates and creepy
crawlies. Having a variety of
plants and habitats in your garden
will attract insects which in turn
encourages hedgehogs into
your garden.
In the garden, avoid using
pesticides and slug pellets and
let the hedgehogs do their job of
natural pest controllers. Check
for hidden hedgehogs before
mowing or strimming the lawn and
keep any plant or sports netting
and household rubbish above
ground level to avoid them getting
tangled up.
The Nature Recovery
Rotherham event at Dearne Valley
College will discuss in more
details how you can help any hog
visitors you have in your garden.
The free event is bookable on
Eventbrite and is open to all.
For more information about Nature Recovery Rotherham,
visit www.rotherhamclimateaction.co.uk/nature-recovery.
Or for more tips about wildlife gardening or how to support
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
Recipe
time
Herby spring
chicken pot pie
Fruity layered flapjack
Flavoured with lemon
and raspberry, these
zingy flapjack bars are
the perfect springtime
treat.
Ingredients
75g butter
125g soft brown sugar
2 tbsp golden syrup
250g porridge oats
30g flaked almonds
3 lemons, zested and juiced
3 medium eggs
200g golden caster sugar
3tbsp plain flour
100g raspberries
Method
Heat the oven to 180C/fan
160C/gas 4. Line a square 20cm
cake tin.
Gently melt the butter, soft
brown sugar and golden syrup
together and stir in the oats,
almonds and a pinch of the lemon
zest. Tip the mixture into the lined
tin and pat down flat with the back
of a spoon.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the
base is set and crisp. Take it out of
the oven and leave to cool while
you make the topping
Mix the lemon zest, eggs and
golden caster sugar, then stir in
the flour and finally the juice. Beat
until smooth. Pour this carefully
over the flapjack base and drop
the raspberries all over it at
intervals.
Bake for a further 15 minutes,
or until the top of the mixture has
set, then cool completely before
cutting into bars. Dust with icing
sugar to serve.
Ideal for busy
weeknights, this
one-pan chicken pie
with a crispy filo pastry
crust is a lighter option
great for spring.
Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for
brushing over the pastry
6 boneless chicken thighs or 2
chicken breasts, chopped into
1cm pieces
Bunch spring onions, sliced into
3cm pieces
250g frozen spinach, or two large
handfuls of fresh spinach
200g mushrooms, sliced
350ml hot chicken stock
Half tbsp wholegrain mustard
200g frozen peas
200ml half-fat crème fraîche
Small bunch tarragon, leaves finely
chopped
Small bunch parsley, finely
chopped
270g pack filo pastry
Method
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/
gas 6.
Heat the oil in a large,
shallow casserole dish on a
medium heat. Fry the chicken until
sealed then remove and set aside.
Fry the spring onions for 3
minutes, then stir through the
spinach and cook for two mins or
until it’s starting to wilt. Add the
mushrooms until softened.
Add the chicken, stock and
mustard and simmer uncovered for
ten minutes.
Stir in the peas, crème fraîche
and herbs, then remove from the
heat.
Scrunch the filo pastry sheets
over the mixture, brush with a little
oil and bake for 15-20 mins or until
golden brown.
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Serves 4
Ingredients
2.5 tbsp olive oil
200g pancetta (cubes or slices) or
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Small bunch of parsley, roughly
chopped
2 small bunches of basil, leaves
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4 large mint sprigs, leaves picked
and roughly chopped
4 egg yolks
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125g asparagus, woody ends
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125g long-stemmed
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25g frozen peas
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Meanwhile, put the parsley,
basil, mint and remaining oil in
a small food processor and blitz
until finely chopped. If you don’t
have a food processor, finely chop
the herbs using a sharp knife and
omit the oil.
Whisk the egg yolks and
parmesan together in a separate
bowl.
When the water is boiling, cook
the spaghetti for 10 mins until al
dente. Add the asparagus and
broccoli for the final 3 minutes of
cooking time, and the peas for the
final 30 seconds.
With a slotted spoon or tongs,
lift the spaghetti into the pan with
the pancetta, allowing a little water
to be added with each addition of
pasta. Reserve a mug of cooking
water before draining the veg.
Add the veg to the pan with the
spaghetti and pancetta. Keep the
heat set as low as possible and
ensure there is a small puddle
of the pasta cooking water in the
bottom of the pan to loosen the
sauce.
Add the herb mixture along
with the the egg and cheese
over the warm spaghetti and
toss everything together for a few
minutes, ensuring each strand
of spaghetti is well-coated.
Turning the heat up slightly if
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a new skill with one of their popular
craft workshops with talented guest
tutors throughout the year.
GEORGIE’S YARD
Barnsley’s magical
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Afternoon Tea £24.50pp
Choice of 3 starters, selection of sandwiches
and oodles of homemade puds including
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and coffee. All served on vintage China
We welcome table bookings of 6-16 people
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Handmade gifts and goods by local makers
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Tuesday to Friday
2 Course £15.25 + 3rd course Free
Homemade fishcake
with a white wine and sweet chilli sauce
Mushroom pancake
in a creamy garlic sauce
Pan fried black pudding
with apples, bacon and a tarragon sauce
Platter of melons, strawberries and pineapple
served with a fruits of the forest coulis
Chef's soup of the day
Served with a warm bread roll
Onion bhajis
on a bed of rice with a curry sauce
Homemade steak and potato pie
served with Henderson's relish
Deep fried beer battered haddock
with homemade chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce
Vegetable moussaka
sweet potato, spinach, butternut squash, courgettes and
aubergines in a tomato sauce topped with cheese
Chef's roast of the day with Yorkshire pudding
served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Chicken breast stuffed with pate and mushroom
wrapped in bacon served with a red wine sauce
Lasagne Bolognese
served with garlic bread
Selection of hot and cold desserts
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
2 Course £19.50 + 3rd course Free
3 course menu £19.50
Includes roast pork, leg of lamb,
grilled salmon, homemade pie
and vegetable moussaka
Celebrate with us…
We cater for all private parties including
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Open Tuesday – Sunday
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
Wine
GEORGE&
DRAGON
wentworth’s traditional family pub
myth busting
With James Ward at the Grape Kitchen
There are a lot of myths when it comes to wine
- and I’ve heard them all.
Sometimes, these myths can be
taken as facts and cloud someone’s
judgement when choosing their next
wine. Over the next few issues, I want
to take you through my favourite
myths, starting with…
“All wines get better
with age”
This is the most common
misconception with wine. Although
it is true that some wines get better
with age, not all wines do. Wines that
are good for ageing typically are:
• High in alcohol (14%+)
• High in tannin
• High in acidity
• Aged in oak and on lees
• Gone through malolactic
fermentation
These factors help
a wine develop new
characteristics while it is
ageing. Wines that typically
have these characteristics
are full-bodied reds like
Reserva wines from Spain
or Cabernet Sauvignon
based Bordeauxs.
Bodegas Protos 2014
Reserva Ribera Del
Duero (£20.95) is a great
example of this.
White wines can
be aged as well,
however these can be
slightly trickier. As a
general rule, well-made
Chardonnay from
areas like Burgundy
in France, Napa in
California, and Yarra
Valley & Margaret River
in Australia, such as
Xanadu Chardonnay
(£16.50) are great for
ageing.
There are also some wines that
are meant to be drunk young. Vinho
Verde is a great example of this.
This is a wine that is
typically a field blend of
grapes. It’s fermented
in stainless steel and
released young without
any lees ageing or time
in oak. Villa Benizi
Pinot Grigio (£7.15)
from Venezie in Italy is
also a good example.
These wines tend to be
simple, refreshing and
slightly lower in alcohol.
Perfect to quaff while
youthful - the wine, not
the person.
From the vineyard
to your doorstep
Independent online wine merchant bringing fine and
unusual wines from around the world straight to your door
Shop by country, style or food pairing
Necessity Box £38.95
A mixed case of 6 bottles of red and/or white wines
Order online at www.grapekitchen.co.uk
Or call James on 075081 15181
Free same day delivery to any South Yorkshire postcode
*On orders over £20 when placed before 2pm
On the menu...
Food served lunchtime
and evenings
Monday to Saturday 12-9pm
and Sunday 12-6pm
• Full menu including
daily specials
• Stone baked pizzas
available every day
• Sunday Roasts 12-6pm
Upstairs private dining room
Perfect for social gatherings and parties
up to 20 people
What's on...
Mother’s Day
Sunday 27th March
Sunday roast plus
normal menu
Reserve a table
don’t be disappointed
On the bar...
7 different cask ales from local guest breweries
OPEN 7 DAYS 11am-11pm
85 main street,
wentworth,
rotherham
s62 7tn
tel.
01226 742 440
Dog
Friendly
One of the area’s
largest beer gardens
Outdoor bars serving
food and drinks
Perfect for all the family
Easter Weekend
Good Friday 15th April
& Bank Holiday
Monday 18th April
Bank Holiday
Monday 2nd May
View our full menus online:
www.georgeanddragonwentworth.com
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A noble
welcome to all
With elegance and charm trickling down from its noble namesake,
The Duke of Leeds in Wales is a rural retreat steeped in history,
graciousness and aristocracy.
Once a coaching inn on the road to Harthill, the
pub is now back in the hands of popular landlord
Ian Wilde who is once again serving up great
quality food and exceptional local ales.
The cool, country feel of the pub has a luxurious
edge. Warming plaid fabrics are mixed with plush
vibrant leathers, adding to the warmth with two
roaring fires for a rustic yet modern feel. Or as
better weather arrives, relax in the walled courtyard
area which is a perfect place to soak up the sun
and surroundings.
The chefs have created a menu to highlight the
highest quality local produce they use, with hearty
mains and lighter options.
“
Their beef dripping
chips are a must and sit
perfectly alongside their
quality fish
”
For lunchtime bites, the sandwich menu has
hot choices including pan-fried sirloin steak with
caramelised onions and blue cheese, or baked
goats cheese with roasted red pepper and
red onion, both served on ciabatta with chips
and side salad.
Moving onto mains you will find all the
traditional favourites including homemade steak
pie and beef lasagne. Other meat options include
minted lamb shank, sausage and mash, gammon,
liver and onions and their speciality cheeseburger.
Vegetarians are also catered for with a choice of
vegetable wellington, goats cheese tart, or pea,
feta and mint risotto.
Known for their catch of the day, the humble
fish and chips is a speciality at The Duke of Leeds,
with hand-battered haddock and cod waiting to
be devoured. Their beef dripping chips are a must
and sit perfectly alongside their quality fish. The
fish and chips can be made to cater for gluten free
diets on request.
And with an ever-changing specials board
featuring the likes of belly pork, seabass or duck
breast, you are sure to find something to tickle
your tastebuds.
If the springtime has made you dig out your
walking boots, the Duke of Leeds is on the route
of South Rotherham’s Five Churches Walk, so
why not stop off for a pint on your way exploring.
When it comes to good ale the Duke of Leeds is
recognised in the Good Beer Guide CAMRA’s
premier publication featuring the very best pubs to
find a great pint in the UK.
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
fresh & fruity
mocktails
Satisfy your tastebuds this spring with these
refreshing non-alcoholic drinks that are light
and fruity.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Homemade
Lemonade
Prep 15 mins Makes 1 litre
Ingredients
4 unwaxed lemons, each cut into 8
segments
175g golden caster sugar
Large handful of ice cubes, plus
extra for serving
1 litre of water
Extra lemon slices for garnish
(optional)
Method
Blitz the lemons (with skin) in a
food processor or blender with half
of the sugar, some ice cubes and
500ml water. Strain the juice into a
jug and reserve.
Tip the lemon pulp back into the
food processor. Add the rest of the
sugar, more ice cubes and another
500ml water and blitz again. Strain
Strawberry
Melon Fizz
Prep 30 mins Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
250g granulated
175ml water
3 fresh mint sprigs
400g strawberries, sliced or
chopped
100g honeydew, cubed
200g cantaloupe, cubed
Ginger ale or sparkling
white grape juice
Method
In a large saucepan, combine
the sugar, water and mint and bring
to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer
for 10 minutes until syrupy. Remove
from the heat and allow to cool
this into the jug with the reserved
juice and discard the pulp.
Serve with lots of ice and slices
of lemon if required.
For a sweeter taste use oranges
instead of lemons or for extra zing
add some lime juice for extra zing.
completely. Discard mint.
Combine strawberries and
melon.
To serve, add fruit to tall glasses
with fruit and drizzle each with 1
tablespoon syrup. Top with ginger
ale or sparkling grape juice.
CHARITY NIGHT
Friday 25th March 7.00pm
Black tie event to support Barnsley Hospital Charity
4 Course meal, charity raffle and live entertainment
£49.95 per person
FAMILY EASTER HUNT
Wednesday 13th & 20th April
12pm-4pm
Join the Wortley bunny and
his animal friends to search
for clues around the garden
with a prize to be won
Enjoy an Easter Afternoon tea
Adult £16.95 Child £8.50
MOTHER’S DAY
Sunday 27th March
12pm-4pm
3 course lunch
with a gift for all mums
Adult £26.50
Child (under 12) £13.95
ITALIAN WINE
TASTING
Saturday 30th April
7.30pm
4 Course Italian themed
meal and perfectly matched
wine with each course
£48 per person
Contact us for further information
and booking for all events
T. 0114 2882100 E. info@wortleyhall.org.uk
www.wortleyhall.org.uk
WORTLEY HALL
Wortley, Sheffield,
South Yorkshire S35 7DB
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treat your mum at
Join us this
Mothher’s
Day
sunday 27th march
Family Sunday lunch
3 course lunch served at 1pm
£25.00 Adults / £12.50 Children
Leek & Potato Soup with fresh bread (V, VE & GF)
Chicken Liver Parfait
with farmhouse chutney & sourdough bread
Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail
with dill cucumbers, marie rose & granary bread
~~~
Roast Sirloin of Beef with seasonal vegetables,
beef dripping roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding & rich beef gravy
Rosemary & Garlic Chicken with seasonal vegetables,
beef dripping Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Cauliflower Risotto & Smoked Cheese
with pickled wild mushrooms & parmesan crisps (V & GF)
~~~
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce & Clotted Ice Cream
Warm Chocolate Fondant with Mint Chocolate Ice Cream
Apple & Blackberry Crumble
with Vanilla Ice Cream (Can be VE & GF on request)
The art of authentic
Indian cooking
Turn up the heat this spring
and satisfy your hunger for
flavoursome Indian food with
a visit to Zara’s Rotherham.
Although Zara’s is a relatively new
restaurant, it is already proving to be
a big hit with food lovers looking for
indulgent home style Indian food.
After running successful
restaurants in Sheffield, they
decided to bring their concept
to Rotherham, transforming the
building on Greasbrough Road that
has been a pub, Italian, and British
eatery in recent year into a stylish
Indian restaurant with authentic and
comfortable décor.
Zara’s pride themselves on the
vast number of quality dishes
they serve which have been
selected from Bangladeshi, Goan
and Punjabi styles of cooking
and contain their own blend of
herbs and spices to deliver
exceptional flavour.
Classic dishes have been given
the Zara twist, such as tandoori
butter chicken, freshly spiced Desi
The Cutting Edge Of
Indian Cuisine
lamb served off the bone, or siraje
shaslic bhuna marinated overnight
for a fuller flavour.
The menu is also full of dishes you
may not have already tried, such as
the creamy Arabian with slow cooked
chicken or lamb, aromatic shatkora
manso with hints of citrus and
cinnamon, or hariyali flavoured with
fresh mint and spinach.
Along with chicken and meat
options, served either in a sauce
or as tandoori kebabs and sizzlers,
there are also plenty of fish and
vegetable options available. Their
seafood curries feature salmon, king
prawns or pangash catfish, while the
vegetable dishes bring out the flavour
of lentils, aubergines, chickpeas
and okra.
Relax in stylish surroundings enjoy freshly
prepared dishes and a first class service
60-seater restaurant | Authentic décor | Fully licensed bar
AfternoonTea
Served 3-5pm
£15 Adults
£10 Children
Both Include a free gift for mum
Reservations essential
TELEPHONE: 01709 702 701
EMAIL: sales@hellabyhallhotel.co.uk
www.hellabyhallhotel.co.uk
old hellaby lane, rotherham s66 8sn
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01709 522 922
GREASBROUGH ROAD, PARKGATE, ROTHERHAM S62 6HG
Large carpark www.zarasrotherham.co.uk
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George Wright | Boutique Hotel, Bar and Restaurant
GW COURTYARD
A contemporary and casual gastro experience
overlooking our delightful courtyard
Food served Mon - Sat 7am - 9pm & Sun 8am -6pm
A fine dining experience
Breakfast served from 7am (8am on Sundays)
Lunch and evening menus available Monday to Saturday
A la Carte Lunch served Monday – Saturday
Lunch offer available Monday – Wednesday
2 courses £15.50 3 courses £20.00
Weekend brunch menu, lunch and evening
menus featuring British classics
SUNDAY LUNCH
2 courses £20.00
3 courses £25.00
Available in either restaurant
Book early for Mothers Day
TEEPEE
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Now serving food and drink
STAY
7 luxury en-suite bedrooms
Dinner, bed and breakfast offer from £145 per couple
**Includes £25 allowance per person in the Milton
Also newly converted Badger Cottage, a 17th century coach house
just a short stroll from the hotel, sleeps up to six people
GIFT VOUCHERS
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Perfect gift for a wedding, anniversary, birthday or treat
Our vouchers can be tailored to your requirements
STARTERS
•Soup of the day, fresh bread roll and house churned butter
•Ham hock and pistachio roll with piccalilli puree and crouton
•Torched mackerel with beetroot puree, fennel, pea and mint salad
•Cherry tomato and pesto tart with crème fraiche and mixed leaf
•Wild mushroom and Stilton bruschetta
MAINS
•Slow cooked pork belly, cassoulet with courgette ribbons
•Cauliflower risotto, truffle oil and roast cauliflower
fleurets with crispy hens egg
•Soy glazed tuna loin with pickled fresh vegetables
and steamed pak choi
•Pheasant breast with fondant potato, chicken glace,
walnut and tarragon crumb
•Fillet of Salmon with Mediterranean vegetables and potatoes
DESSERTS
A superb selection of desserts
Menu subject to change
VISCOUNT MILTON AFTERNOON TEA
Served in The Milton Restaurant
Monday to Saturday 2pm-4pm
£19.50 per person
Advanced bookings only
MEET OUR ASSISTIANT
MANAGER, LINDSAY
After 16 years in the hospitality industry Lindsay joins
us from a prestigious Sheffield hotel. She feels
privileged to be able to work in such a stunning hotel
and offer a top-class service to all its wonderful
customers. Her main focus is providing that extra
special customer experience and welcoming
everyone to this ‘little hidden gem’ in Rotherham.
BOOK YOUR TABLE ONLINE www.gwboutique.net
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