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Bomb hoaxer’s ‘distasteful obsession’ with 17-year-old A CONVICTED terrorist who scared a by MICHAEL UPTON and teenage shop assistant by staring at her ROLAND SEBESTYEN while she worked and posting unwanted graffiti outside has been jailed. with the 17-year-old Parkgate Shopping worker

Nicholas Roddis — who was also found had begun in 2021, when he started going into the guilty of breaching controls stemming from store where she worked and began “to stare at her and follow her around”. him leaving a fake bomb on a bus — Mr Dinnes said the teenager had befilmed the girl without her knowlcome uncomfortable and dreaded seeedge, sent dozens of messages on ing Roddis, adding: “She said when social media and even spent £30 she was on the till he would come up on a copy of her birth certificate and she would feel him staring at as his obsession grew. her.

The 38-year-old (right) told police he had “wanted to be romantic” — even though the victim of his stalking had never shown any interest in him. Roddis was brought before Sheffield Crown Court last Friday and jailed for a total of four years for stalking, possession of a gun and ammunition and failing to notify police of his use of a bank card and four mobile phones. Mr Aaron Dinnes, prosecuting, said Roddis’ obsession

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“In December 2021, she noticed some graffiti which said her name with a love heart — she wore a lanyard with her name on at work. “In March, Roddis was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in respect of this graffiti. “He denied the offence, saying he did not know anyone of that name. “When searched, he was found with three videos of her working in the shop.” Mr Dinnes said the victim l Continued on page 4

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CHEERS! Danes View funded 200 mugs, 120 of which have gone to Foljambe Primary. From left (back): Colin Malia, David Inman, Danes View scheme manager Joyce McCambridge, Keith Bright and Martina Krupkova. Front: Pauline Inman, Lynn Cooper and Angela Malia. Below: Chris Malia, who printed the mugs

Gift of 120 mugs to school A PRINTER has helped provide a coronation-themed gift for every pupil at a primary school. Chris Malia has decorated 120 mugs for children at Foljambe Primary School in Dalton after users of the Danes View community centre in Dalton decided they should have something to mark the crowning of King Charles III. Chris said: “The idea came from the users of the community centre. “They’ve had mugs done for themselves and thought it was a good idea to donate some to the primary school.

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GRANTS of £11,500 have been given to support 23 community events celebrating the King’s coronation.

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“Back in the 70s, when we were in school, we used to get coins and mugs for jubilees and things like that. It doesn’t happen today.” Chris decorated the mugs with the official coronation logo on one

side and “Dalton Foljambe School 2023” with “Presented by Danes View Centre” on the other. Chris said he had decorated mugs in the past but played down any suggestion it was an especially tricky task. He said: “It is just a hobby — it’s not rocket science. I made some before for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee.” The community centre will host a coronation street party on Sunday. “We’re going to have a singer, music and I’m going to make a buffet,” he said. “We’re expecting upwards of 50 people to attend, and everybody’s welcome to join.”

AN “ENTHUSIASTIC ambassador” for a music and dementia charity has enjoyed a “crowning” moment in his volunteering career after being named a Coronation Champion. Peter Dye (pictured) has been chosen as one of the UK’s 500 champions for his “tireless” work with Maltby-based Lost Chord UK. The Royal Voluntary Service launched the Coronation Champions Awards to celebrate extraordinary volunteers across the country who go the extra mile to improve the lives of others and contribute to their communities. Out of 5,000 entries nationwide, Peter has been chosen for his long-term commitment to Lost Chord UK. He will receive a specially designed official Coronation Champions pin and a signed certificate from the King and Queen Consort. He has also been invited to be a guest at the star-studded Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday. The charity’s chief executive Clare Langan said: “The work of Lost Chord UK musicians, taking music into care homes and day centres across the region and nationally, really could not take place without the support of our volunteers. “It is our volunteers who encourage our audiences to engage with the music, making every session truly interactive. “Peter has been tireless in his support of the work we do, not just as a volunteer but also as an enthusiastic ambassador for everything we do.”

The Rotherham Council payments of £500 will go towards galas and parties marking the historic occasion this weekend. Cllr David Sheppard, cabinet member for social inclusion, said: “This will help to support events and activities that are being delivered in our neighbourhoods. “A free, family-friendly event will also be taking place in Rotherham town centre.” Wickersley Parish Council is holding a gala at Wickersley Park as an opportunity for the community to get together. Chairman Cllr John Barber said: “We have planned an exciting day of entertainment and we are very grateful for the financial support we have received from Rotherham Council towards the costs of the gala, which will help ensure its success.” Friends of Greasbrough Parks will host a community event on May 7, featuring music, a giant helter skelter, sack races, egg and spoon races, raffles, fancy dress and a tug of war.

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Organiser Dawn Brunt said: “The grant will help us fund the activities we have in store for the day. “The community will celebrate by bringing their own picnic. “This event will bring people from all backgrounds in our community together to form new friendships and it will give everyone the chance to enjoy a free day out. “We are proud of our community

and Rotherham Council for allowing us to make this happen.” Manvers Resident Association is planning a free afternoon for families and children, with circus skills, balloon modelling and a fire engine visit from Manvers station. Organiser Sarah Nowell said: “The grant funding we gratefully received has enabled us to develop the plans we had.

“We have many local crafts people setting up stalls and are excited to have some small funfair rides and attractions. “We are welcoming people to join us from Wath and surrounding areas and hope it will be an enjoyable day for everyone.” Diane Oxley, organiser at Thurcroft Events, added: “Receiving this grant for £500 will make such a difference for the community events we are staging. “Thanks to the funding, the award winning Thurcroft Welfare Brass Band are going to play inside the church during the service and then outside in the church grounds. The funding will also help towards the food for the afternoon tea as well as flags and bunting. "Over the weekend there will be three days of events for all ages. As a community we are all working together to make His Majesty’s coronation one that Thurcroft residents will not forget.” The Rotherham town centre event will be on Saturday, May 6, from 11am to 3pm, with live entertainment, workshops, games and more.

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A FOOD firm has predicted a 35 per cent increase in quiche sales for the coronation celebrations. Greencore makes more than 30 million of the savoury tarts each year at its Kiveton site. The company’s expert team developed a new recipe, which was posted on the Royal Family’s website in April. The Coronation Quiche — filled with cheese, spinach, broad beans, tarragon and other ingredients — has been chosen as part of the “Big Lunch” recommendations for street parties. Greencore food lead Sophie Globe said: “We can confirm that it is as delicious as the ingredients might suggest, and is definitely fit for a King. “Over the coronation weekend, we are expecting a 35 per cent increase in quiche sales, as people get into the mood for the royal celebration.” The UK’s most popular quiche is the classic Lorraine, which accounts for nearly one in three of all UK sales.

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commitment King’s thanks Covid of town clerk earns to Amelia after BEM...and invitation note on Queen

A SADDENED schoolgirl wrote a letter of condolence as she watched the Queen’s funeral — and was delighted to receive a thank-you card back from the new monarch. Eight-year-old Amelia Wallage (right) began writing to King Charles as the funeral procession and service was screened on TV last September. Dad Sean posted the letter to Buckingham Palace, along with some photos he had taken of Amelia. They had given up hope of receiving a reply and Sean admitted he had forgotten all about it, so he was stunned when an envelope dropped through the letterbox of the family home in Whiston two weeks ago. “I saw the letter and

A TOWN clerk who went above and beyond for vulnerable residents during the Covid-19 lockdowns has been invited to the coronation. realised it must be from the royal family but I left it where it was and told Amelia there was a letter for her,” he said. “Amelia’s reaction was incredible. She was really happy. “She took it into school on the first day back to show everybody.” The card features a printed message and a photo of the late Queen and the new King and is handsigned by the monarch. “I think it’s just amazing — I am bit of a royalist anyway but I think it’s just fantastic,” said Sean. “It is a priceless thing and shows a real personal touch.”

St John Ambulance stars head to party

A PAIR of dedicated first aid volunteers from Rotherham will be among the celebration party for the King’s coronation.

Jay Hughes and Michelle Hartley have been allocated places by St John Ambulance for the concert at Windsor Castle on Saturday. Jay has been a volunteer since he was 14, when he joined as a cadet, learnt basic first aid skills and attended community events, including Rotherham United matchdays. He is now a qualified paramedic but still serves St John as a volunteer, youth group leader and first aid trainer. Michelle, a youth leader with 17 years’ experience, said she was excited about the trip to Windsor and hoped to catch a glimpse of the coronation procession through London. Jay (23), of Catcliffe, explained: “St John Ambulance was given ten pairs of tickets for the Coronation celebrations at Windsor castle. “In order to be selected for the ballot, I had to have served three years of voluntary service and nominate another volunteer who met this requirement. “I nominated Michelle, thinking no more of it, and thinking we wouldn’t be selected. “A week later, I received a call from the head of the chancery for St John and was told that myself and Michelle had been selected, along with a small number of other

Kate Butler is on the exclusive guestlist for King Charles III’s enthronement at Westminster Abbey on Saturday.

The former Maltby Town Council clerk, who now works in Aston, was presented with the British Empire Medal in 2021 for her work to support elderly and vulnerable residents with doctors’ appointments, arranging emergency healthcare and wellbeing support during the pandemic. Mrs Butler, now a clerk at Aston-cumAughton Parish Council, said it would be one of the biggest privileges of her life to represent the borough. “I was absolutely shocked to have received an invitation to the coronation,” she said. “I received my invitation last month and couldn’t believe it. “It’s amazing to have been recognised for my work in the community which I’m very proud of. “People nominated me for the BEM in 2021 because of helping so

many people. I was both humbled and thrilled, if not slightly nervous, all at once. “It’s going to be a historic, once-in-a-lifetime event and I’m now absolutely thrilled. “Hopefully, I can make everyone in Rotherham proud.” Mrs Butler (pictured), who lives in Broom, said she was honoured to have served people during a difficult period of isolation and illness. She added: “Queen Elizabeth II’s death was a great loss to this country. She served with honour and dignity. “Her contribution to this country was phenomenal. I believe King Charles III will make a great king. “It makes me emotional now thinking about how stressful life was for people during the pandemic which involved a few sleepless hours. “I’m honoured that people recognised my work in the community with the BEM just for doing what is expected as a good person — to help others in need. “Working as a clerk has made me realise I’ve got one of the best jobs in the world and love every second of what I do.”

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CELEBRATING volunteers from across the country to attend the celebrations at Windsor Castle. “We will be making our way down to London on the coronation morning and we are most looking forward to watching to procession down the mall, the King’s appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace and finally attending the concert at Windsor Castle.” Michelle, of Bolton on Dearne, said: “I still can’t believe St John had ten pairs of tickets and we got one. We initially thought we’d have to go in uniform but St John said we can wear what we want so I couldn’t resist getting a new dress.

“I hope we can see some of the procession, too — even just to catch a glimpse would be amazing.” She added: “Jay was actually one of my cadets. “I joined the junior section, the Badgers, when I was about seven but sadly that group folded a few years later. I rejoined when I was 17 and am now a youth leader and help run our cadet division. “The young people we have coming through are brilliant. They work really hard and have first aid skills you would not believe.”

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POLICE arrested a man after an armed robbery at the East Dene Convenience shop on Doncaster Road. The 27-year-old was held on Friday after officers were called to the store last Wednesday night. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Nobody was seriously injured in the incident.”

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A RETAIL village has submitted plans to continue using its overflow car park. Deer Park Farm has filed a retrospective application for the area on the corner of Park Lane and Arran Hill, Thrybergh. Planning papers sent to Rotherham Council say: “It is our assertion that planning permission should immediately be granted for this proposal as it continues to promote the sustainable use of the site.”

l From page 1 had not told colleagues about Roddis’ conduct until she left the job, saying she had not wanted to bother police. “An officer showed [the victim] a photo [Roddis] had taken of her and she described her interactions with the defendant,” he added. “Three days later, she was shopping with her sister and talking to the manager when she noticed the defendant, felt him watching her and called the police. “There was further graffiti with both of their names and a love heart. “She then noticed a message request on Instagram from Roddis. In all, 29 messages had been sent. “There were love declarations and compliments about her appearance. “She was distressed by the messages with mention of family members, where she lived and her birthday. “When Roddis was arrested, officers found a letter to [the girl], her photo and two birth certificates. “He insisted he had spoken to her at the shop and she had met him at a pub and she had given him the details herself.”

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Roddis later admitted going into the shop every day and videoing the cashier, said Mr Dinnes, adding: “He said he wanted to be romantic.” The teenager said in a victim impact statement that she was worried about bumping into Roddis, shocked at the extent he had gone to in locating her and no longer felt safe. Judge Jeremy Richardson said Roddis’ criminal history warranted an immediate custodial sentence. He said Roddis had gone regularly to the complainant’s workplace to “stare at her in a somewhat menacing fashion”. The judge acknowledged that Roddis had ASD and suffered from depression and anxiety but described the stalking as “repeated and persistent conduct”. Mr David Webster, mitigating, said Roddis was a self-confessed obsessive, who had autism spectrum disorder. He did not offer any direct mitigation in relation to the stalking offence. Jailing Roddis, Judge Richardson said he had developed “a distasteful obsession with this young girl”. Roddis was also handed a restraining order in relation to the stalking victim.

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SELF-confessed obsessive Nicholas Roddis felt he was “different” and did not need rehabilitation, a court heard. Judge Jeremy Richardson described the defendant’s claims as “a very worrying state of affairs”. Sheffield Crown Court heard Roddis had four previous convictions for eight offences, including a 2007 incident when he left an imitation bomb on a bus in Broom, saying it was from “the AlQaeda organisation of Iraq”, and two offences of possessing guns without permission. He was brought forward for sentencing for two offences of having a total of more than 150 blank cartridges, which he was banned from possessing under counter-terrorism controls, and five offences relating to failing to notify police of four mobile phone numbers and a bank card. While Roddis denied using the phones, the court heard they had been used within half a mile of his home and contained messages to the housing association which managed his address. Mr David Webster, mitigating, described Roddis as an obsessive, adding: “He would be first to admit that.” He said Roddis was obsessed to a “marked degree” with militaria and had suffered from autism spectrum disorder, depression and anxiety. In relation to the defendant’s obsession with militaria and the subsequent terror control breaches, the judge noted: “He cannot escape the consequences of that business in Rotherham that gave rise to these terrorism charges all those years ago.”

RESEARCH commissioned by a broadband firm reckons the upgrade of Rotherham’s internet network will boost the economy by more than £500 million.

CityFibre is installing “full fibre” cabling across the borough and highlighted the findings of a study by consultants into the predicted benefits over a 15-year period. Consultants Hatch said the firm’s £29 million investment in Rotherham would boost productivity by £284 million, add £62 million from “a widened workforce” due to enhanced ease of home and hybrid working, save £17 million in local authority efficiency and increase housing value by £145 million. The report also points to other technological benefits, including possible “smart city” initiatives like intelligent traffic management systems and street lighting. Natalie Ward, CityFibre’s area manager, said: “The report demonstrates this, as well as the tangible benefits full fibre can bring, and I look forward to witnessing the positive impact on Rotherham's residents and businesses in the years to come.”

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Thomas Brookes (30) attacked his two victims, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, on multiple occasions while they were both under 13. Det Con Emma Parsons said: “Throughout our investigation and this legal process, Brookes has shown absolutely no remorse and has refused to accept responsibility for the sick sexual abuse he inflicted upon his victims. “Both victims have shown tremendous courage, not only in coming for-

and relive the traumatic sexual crimes they suffered when they were very young children. “Brookes’ custodial sentence will not undo the damage he has caused to his victims, and we know that sexual abuse at any age can have an incredibly harmful impact. “However, it is my sincere wish that knowing he is now behind bars for his awful crimes means that they feel they can begin to process what has happened and take a step forward into their futures.” Brookes (left), formerly of Cambridge Crescent, East Dene, was found guilty of nine counts of rape of a child under 13 following a four-day trial at Sheffield Crown Court earlier this year. He appeared before the same court last Friday and was sentenced to 12 ward to report what happened, but also years in prison and placed on the sex ofthroughout the investigation and trial. fenders register indefinitely. “Because Brookes would not admit He has also been made subject to a his guilt, both have had to face the court sexual harm prevention order.

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Advertiser has gone ‘National’ THE Rotherham Advertiser has new owners. It was announced this week that — after 165 years as an independent business — the paper had been sold by Nick Alexander, the owner of Regional Media Ltd. The Advertiser and its sister title The Weekender are now part of the National World group, which includes newspapers and websites across the United Kingdom. Announcing the acquisition of the Advertiser, alongside that of magazine publisher Insider Media Ltd, National World chairman David Montgomery said: “Over the last 12 months we have made a number of targeted investments and acquisitions designed to accelerate our progress, increase our capabilities and grow the audience for our high-quality content. “National World offers a unique combination of digital news, specialist content and targeted audience engagement, helping it build deeper relationships with its readers and users. Today’s acquisitions are in line with that strategy as we reposition the business towards our new operating model.” Advertiser editor Andrew Mosley said the change in ownership was the latest development in the paper’s history, and added: “There’s been a lot to be proud of over the years and many people, including Jeremy Clarkson, have passed through the doors of our various offices in Rotherham town centre, Eastwood, Manvers and back in town. “It’s a paper with its own character, its own identity and, because of that, it is recognisable on the news stands. “I very rarely use the word proud in context of anything I have done, but I was genuinely proud when I was made editor of the Advertiser, because of those reasons and everyone who works here feels that sense of pride. “This is a new era and we hope the people of Rotherham will continue to support us as we strive to provide them with the best content we possibly can — in paper and online — with the same spirit that has seen the Rotherham Advertiser through the past 165 years.”

Flats planned for burnt out town centre eyesore THE fire-wrecked former Rhinos pub will be fully demolished to make way for 22 flats, two retail units and a courtyard. The proposals from Cape Designs Ltd note that the exWetherspoons was severely damaged by a fire caused by trespassers in 2022. The planned residential units will all be single-bedroom and the outline plans include a

260sq metre private courtyard beside publicly accessible commercial units. Paperwork submitted with the outline plans says: “The courtyard, we envisage, would be a mix of level pathways, a mixture of bedding planted areas and tree planting and areas set to grass forming an attractive and well used area dedicated to residents’ amenity. “Smaller hard landscaped

areas could be included to facilitate and expand on the aforementioned pathways around the site potentially forming designated barbecue areas away from escape routes and openable windows. “It is our wish to keep the courtyard secure for residential users, so discussions will have to take place regarding the retail users.” “The statement adds: “We envisage the form of the building to reflect the existing three-storey scale of the building but project a more modern approach within the courtyard with a mixture of Juliet balconies, dormer windows and glazed stair compartments.” Public consultation on the scheme closes on May 25.

ABOVE and TOP: Plans for the Rhino pub site, which is pictured (left) in its current state

Racist abuse probe after Millers defeat Clubs condemn online post

POLICE have confirmed they are investigating after racist abuse was posted online following Rotherham United’s clash with Cardiff City.

Racist tweets aimed at visiting centre-half Cedric Kipre — who scored a late winner for the Bluebirds at AESSEAL New York Stadium in the Championship match last Thursday — were posted online.

The offending tweets were quickly deleted but they were screenshotted and shared on the social-media site. A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said they were aware of the reports of online racial abuse, adding: “We take reports of racial incidents seriously and we are investigating this matter with the support of the clubs concerned and

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our colleagues in South Wales Police.” The Millers moved swiftly to condemn the tweets in a statement on their website less than two hours after the final whistle. They said: “A number of socialmedia posts were brought to the club’s attention in the immediate aftermath of the game. “We are now seeking to identify the individual in question and will work alongside South Yorkshire Police to bring the perpetrator to justice. “The club totally dissociates itself from the actions of this individual and the abhorrent behaviour that they have

displayed.” Cardiff also condemned the posts in a statement, saying: “We’ve seen the appalling racist abuse posted on Twitter following last night’s game and are in contact with the police and Rotherham United. “We welcome Rotherham United’s strong and immediate public condemnation and their forthcoming investigation in conjunction with the relevant authorities. “We are supporting our players through this and hope that the strongest level of action will always be taken against any individual found guilty of perpetuating hate in our sport.” The 2-1 defeat left the Millers still at risk of relegation — but they secured survival with a 1-0 win home over Middlesbrough on Monday.

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Council spearheading new start for town centre

INVESTMENT: New houses on Westgate, left, and construction work at Riverside, right, are part of the planned rejuvenation of Rotherham town centre 230347

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A RIVER walk alongside the Don — behind the new Sheffield Road housing and opposite New York Stadium — will link two of Rotherham’s most important regeneration projects. With the bulk of traditional retail having decamped to Parkgate Shopping, Meadowhall or online, a new approach is providing places to live and leisure activities to entertain. The housing boom is being led by RMBC, which is investing £34 million into 170 properties which will be worth about £19 million — a gamble it hopes will stimulate the town centre. The council, which drew down funding from Homes England and Sheffield City Region, has stressed that the aim is not to make a profit. Two of the three housing schemes are in the “residential quarter” being created south of the town centre. At Westgate Riverside, all 44 properties have been let in the two apartment buildings named after Rotherham sporting legends Arthur Wharton and Tom Burgess. All eight shared ownership homes are sold, along with five of the 20 open market properties. Over the road at Millfold Rise, 24 of the 31 flats have been let and open market sales have just started. Westgate car park, next to the Cutlers’ pub, was bought by RMBC in late 2022 using Town Deal and Levelling Up funds.

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The plan is for this to add more housing — hopefully including private investment encouraged by the council’s housing projects in the area — with the walkway running alongside the river. Talks are ongoing with Royal Mail on a land swap deal to allow this to connect with Main Street — behind the postal depot — and link with Forge Island’s cinema, hotel and eateries. The walking route also currently provides views of the run-down Guest & Chrimes site owned by Rotherham United. The former factory’s future remains uncertain after RUFC pulled the plug last year on proposals for a £4.5 million leisure and music venue. Simon Moss, the council’s assistant director for planning, regeneration and transport, said: “We are in discussions with the club. We are keen to carry on working with them to find a long-term solution. “It’s a difficult challenge to resolve but everyone is keen to find a way forward. It’s a building of interest, historic value, and it’s in a good spot in the town centre.” Over on Market Street, landscaping work will create the tiered Riverside Gardens facing Forge Island. Plans will be submitted next week for the changes, which are expected to be completed in summer 2024 — a few months after Forge Island’s March target. The hope is that Forge Island and the houses and apartments already built by RMBC will boost land values and make the area more desirable for private investors, such as those taking place on Domine Lane. “As more and more people are choosing to move into the town centre, it starts to make business more viable,” said Mr Moss.

FACT-FINDING: Reporter Gareth Dennison, centre, is shown around by Simon Moss, left, and Tim O’Connell 230347-15 “There are still difficult periods to get through. “Some of the big retail is in transition but it’s really exciting to see new and independent businesses investing in Rotherham.” The former NatWest bank — closed in 2014 — is to be converted into flats with commercial units at the back, facing Forge Island. The project will involve the old Lloyds branch next door being demolished. The Equity Chambers building — formerly home to Costa and, until recently, The Ring Shop — is not part of the regeneration plans, although RMBC did look to buy the building. Tim O’Connell, head of the council’s regeneration arm RiDO, said: “We made an offer but there has been no response back on that. There won’t be a compulsory purchase.” Demolishing Wilko will allow for an improved disabled access to the Forge Island bridge, al-

though the main reason for it being razed is for the land to feed into the long-term plans for a theatre in the former Scala cinema/Mecca bingo building. Over the road, we have the frequently mentioned blight that is the burned-out remains of nightclub Envy and diners Muskaan and Kyber Pass. The premises were destroyed by fires between 2005 and 2011 but a compulsory purchase is now in motion — with the deadline for objections being today. Should this move forward without a hitch, RMBC hopes its £6 million proposals — using Levelling Up and Towns Deal funds from the government — will see 19 apartments and three commercial units built by 2026. Finance is in place for much of the regeneration planned along this key stretch through town — although having the cash in place is no guarantee of success, as seen with the severely delayed Primark pocket park on High Street. But RMBC remains confident of delivering a new Corporation Street, and last week cabinet members set aside a second £1 million pot for strategic acquisitions. RMBC leader Cllr Chris Read said: “Cabinet gives permission for money to be spent on particular land or buildings. The specifics of this has to be kept private for commercially-sensitive reasons. “In layman’s terms, if somebody knows that we are trying to buy something from them, the price of that will immediately go up.” A report which went to cabinet last week said: “Landowners are keen to see progress on negotiation and acquisition expediated in a timely manner. “The council are prepared to move at pace.”

Will noise be a headache? WITH town centre living being at the heart of Rotherham’s regeneration ambition, what could this mean for the nightlife? Concerns have been raised that the rise of residential could threaten the live music scene through noise complaints. Sam Barstow, Rotherham Council’s assistant director for community safety and streetscene, said: “Our vision for Rotherham is for every neighbourhood to thrive, where people are able to work together to achieve a good quality of life. “Any complaints about noise would be considered on their own merits

and investigated by a community protection officer working closely with licensing officers and licensed premises to balance the needs of the business and the needs of residents.” Chantry Brewery co-founder Mick Warburton said: “Hopefully the new residents moving into the new housing realise they are moving into a town centre with the noise that this attracts from the football and entertainment venues. That comes with living in a town centre. “The Cutlers’ Arms and New York Tavern have been there since at least 1825 and hopefully it benefits us and does not cause any noise com-

plaints. “We have continued to work with the council to keep noise to a minimum and hopefully everyone can happily work and live together. The new housing on Westgate does look good and has improved the appearance and feel of the street.” Meanwhile, RMBC has bought the former Alma pub and condition surveys are taking place. Simon Moss, the council’s assistant director for planning, regeneration and transport, said: “We think it really adds value, and we would really like to get an active use in there.”

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STANDING FIRM: Kenneth Burgin outside Thrybergh Working Men’s Club which has banned him 230276-3

‘All I wanted was an apology’

Barred club member says he is the victim of a ‘kangaroo court’ in row over a ‘snatched’ tenner

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A LONG-standing social club member has been suspended for six months in a row over swearing — and claims he is the victim of a kangaroo court.

Kenneth Burgin (80) was temporarily barred from Thrybergh WMC in the fallout from a confrontation in the club in February.

It took more than seven weeks for the dispute to come before a disciplinary committee, which Mr Burgin said he felt had made its decision before he arrived. “The chair didn’t once ask the other members if they had any questions for me,” he said. “I would say it’s a kangaroo court but even a kangaroo would feel insulted.” Mr Burgin, of Gullingwood Drive, was called out of order following an incident where he claimed a member of staff had been rude to his partner, Marie Thompson, by “snatching” money out of her hand and failing to speak to her politely. When he took issue with this, Mr Burgin said, a committee member intervened and he used a swear word — although only in frustration and not directly at anyone in particular. The ex-miner said the disciplinary

panel had not allowed him to outline or discuss the incident which had prompted his outburst. “I’ve not had Marie mentioned once in the letters I’ve had,” he said. “It was that I was complaining about — about the £10 being snatched out of her hands. “I said in the meeting that they’d never mentioned this once and they said they would come back to that in a moment, but they never did. “They said I was up for bringing the club into disrepute for ‘all that carry-on in the Advertiser’. “I was asked to leave the room and that was it, when I came back they said it was proved and they were going to suspend me for six months. “I said I knew what was coming.” Mr Burgin said club members had told him since that they did not agree with him being suspended.

He said he was saddened by the dispute, adding: “I never wanted this to happen. I’ve said all along I wanted it amicably resolved with an apology to Marie. “But I won’t go back in, not while she (the bar staff member) is still behind the bar.” Club secretary Peter Nightingale insisted Mr Burgin had been able to argue his case fully, rejecting suggestions he had not been allowed to discuss the initial disagreement at the bar. “He did have his chance to have his say,” he said. “He was asked to give the reasons why he did what he did. “We’ve spent enough time on this case as a club. “I’ve done everything properly from my side. “He has been sent a letter I’m sure he’s received and is entitled to appeal to the CIU.”

Station feeling flush A STATION’S burned-out toilet has been replaced and reopened, rail operators have announced. The previous facilities at Meadowhall station were destroyed by a fire and the new toilet has been installed

with features for people with seen and unseen disabilities, said Northern. It also has baby changing facilities, grab rails and an audio description facility for customers with visual impairments.

PLANS to place a mobile phone mast beside a village’s 19th century church have been thrown out by Rotherham Council. The application for an 18-metre pole and four cabinets at Woodsetts crossroads — outside the Butcher’s Arms pub and across from St George’s Church — was labelled “cultural vandalism” by one objector. Applicants CK Hutchison Networks (UK), which operates the network for phone firm Three, said better 5G coverage was needed. There were ten objections to the proposal and seven letters in support. The council ruled the telecoms mast would form an “incongruous feature” in the street because of the prominent siting in the historical centre of the village. RMBC also said that a full assessment of alternative sites — including more suitable ones put forward by Woodsetts Parish Council — had not taken place. A spokesperson for the authority said: “Whilst the council acknowledges that the government places a high priority on the provision of high quality communications, and that several letters in support of the application have stated that there is a need for an improved service in the area, it is considered that this is not the most appropriate site for the mast and that the applicant has failed to supply any information as to why other sites put forward are not acceptable.”

ERECTION: The mast design TRANQUIL: St George’s Church in Woodsetts

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Security block gets the green light PLANS for a security block in a recently-extended flats development at Masbrough have been approved by Rotherham Council. NSE Architects applied to construct the Lshaped building at St John’s Court, on the corner of College Street and St John’s Road. It will provide office space and welfare facilities for security and maintenance staff at the block of apartments and bedsits. Rotherham Council said the position of the planned building would not have an effect on the streetscene thanks to partial screen-

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Trust vows to change its practices after fish deaths THE death of scores of fish was down to errors and equipment failure at the site, it can now be revealed. Anglers and residents living near the Harthill Reservoir were distraught when dead and dying fish were discovered in an adjacent brook, in February. South Yorkshire Police investigated if there was any foul play, but it is clear that decisions taken on site along with faulty equipment were accidentally responsible. The Canal & Rivers Trust has apologised and said their working practices were now being changed. The reservoir, which is used by Rotherham Sailing Club, is managed as a commercial fishery by the trust and previously had large stocks of carp, bream, roach and pike. At 200 years old, it had needed upgrade work, said a spokesperson for the trust, which has now concluded its own investigation into the deaths. “As part of the works at the reservoir, water levels were being lowered and fish rehomed,” they explained. “This long, specialist, operation had been ongoing since September and was near completion.

BOB WESTERDALE [email protected] @westerdale10

“Many, many hundreds of fish, including carp and pike, have been safely moved. “A combination of equipment failure, contractor coordination issues, and the reservoir levels dropping more quickly than expected by the staff operating the valves, led to some of the remaining fish being drawn through the valve structure and out into the brook. “The trust has apologised for the loss of the fish and was very grateful to the first people on the scene, who assisted with the rescue.” Anglers initially estimated fish deaths could be in the hundreds. But the trust said: “”It is estimated that around 70 carp and five pike sadly died during the incident, and a further 86 carp and 25 pike rescued and successfully rehomed. “We are greatly saddened by this incident and have reassured the angling community that lessons learnt from this deeply regrettable incident will be embedded in our processes so they don’t happen again. “Once the reservoir safety works

are complete, it will be restocked with fish. “We have no plans to close the reservoir for fishing and would like to work with the local angling community to take their views on how best to do this.” At the time of the deaths, angler Benjamin Elliott posted on social media, saying he was “too angry to be upset”, adding there was “nothing we can do now apart from hope something like this never happens again”. Another angler, Bob Roberts, described the scene as “carnage of biblical proportion” and branded it “utterly cruel and irresponsible”. The current works at Harthill include a redesigned “overflow spillway”. The main construction phase should be completed by the end of the year, until when walkers won’t be able to use a footpath across the dam. A trust spokesperson said: “This important project will ensure the important long-term supply of water to the Chesterfield Canal. “Until the works are complete and the reservoir refills, we will be carefully managing the alternative water resources we have available this summer to minimise disruption for boats navigating the canal.”

SAVED: Rescue work underway back in February 230094-1

Online CSE offending now ‘most prolific’ THE region’s police commissioner Alan Billings warned of the dangers of “thinking grooming is all about Asian gangs” — as figures show most CSE is now online.

GARETH DENNISON [email protected] @GarethAtWork

South Yorkshire is concerned, that is absolutely untrue — the idea that the police here were somehow inEarlier this month, hibited or prevented the government anfrom doing their work nounced a new “taskbecause of sensitivities force” to stamp out around ethnicity or sexual exploitation of youngsters — singling being politically correct. out “British Pakistani “The Jay report said men” as regular perpeit was true in 2014. We trators. PM Rishi Sunak also have moved a long way suggested police forces since then. “Another reason why were still scared of pursuing some suspects for we must not get trapped into thinking fear of being accused grooming is all about of racism or bigotry. Asian gangs is because Dr Billings, South it narrows your field of Yorkshire’s police vision. commissioner, said it “If you are not carewas time to “lay that ful, you stop looking one to rest”. around at other examHe told Monday’s police and crime panel ples of CSE, where it’s happening and who is meeting: “As far as

perpetrating it.” A quarterly report which went before the panel last Tuesday said exploitation offending had continued to “evolve”, with online CSE now being recorded as the most prolific offending method in the region. It added: “This is reflective of the national

picture around a development from a predominantly community-based contextual risk of CSE to that of a digital threat.” Dr Billings (left) said: “So much of the grooming is moving online rather than being on the streets. “When you go online, you see offenders can be male or female, of any age, any ethnicity or race and any social class. “This is one of the best forces in the country now for understanding CSE and being abreast of the changes in the nature of grooming and child abuse. “In Rotherham in particular, co-location of the local authority workers and police has made a huge difference. We are not where we were in 2014 or 2015.”

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Family appeal after motor-cyclist death JILL THEOBALD [email protected] @TiserJill

A “DEVOTED family man” who died after his motorbike hit a traffic light in Rotherham has been named as Lee Bowling (pictured).

HELPING HANDS: The Rotherham Foodbank team and (below) their new home

Foodbank wins race to secure new premises ROTHERHAM Foodbank has found new premises with weeks to spare — as its current home is set to be converted into flats. The charity — part of the national Trussell Trust — began 11 years ago based from a walk-in cupboard at Voluntary Action Rotherham. Demand has grown ever since and from 2013 it has been run and hosted by Hope Church in former council offices on Grove Road. These are set to be turned into 13 apartments and, although the owners allowed six months’ extra for the foodbank, it was a race against time to find a new base. The last day at Grove Road will be next Thursday, May 11 and Rotherham Foodbank will open at the Unity Centre on St Leonard’s Road, Eastwood, on a temporary basis on May 23. Foodbank manager Victoria Morris said: “I used the Unity Centre lots of times before in a previous role, and there are no purpose built buildings available. “They have been really flexible with us. “The advantages are that it’s in walking distance from the town centre, with really easy access to the bus station.

sion. Anyone who can help trace the driver of this vehicle, or witnessed the bike prior to the collision, can report information through South Yorkshire Police’s online portal or by calling 101. Officers are also keen to hear from anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage that captured either vehicle. This can be emailed to [email protected]. The incident number to quote is 1134 of April 4.

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“We needed somewhere convenient for clients, as well as volunteers and people dropping off donations, and this is only two or three minutes’ walk from Tesco.” A crucial requirement is the need for signposting to other agencies, so clients are helped in the longer term as well as through emergency packages of food and supplies. For example, a project with Citizens Advice helps ensure correct access to benefits and tax credits, while a new partnership with Christians Against Poverty sees “befriender” volunteers offer a free debt advice service. Talks are also taking place to link closely with mental health charity Mind. “This is intrinsic in what we do now,” said Victoria. “We’re a holistic hub of support.” Demand for food continues to grow amid the cost of living crisis. In November and December 2022, a total of 9.02 tonnes of food was supplied to clients — up from eight tonnes for the same months in 2021. “It’s not that people aren’t donating, it’s that the increase in referrals has been quite significant,” said Victoria. “That’s why the person-centred model is important. We know we have to focus on advocacy, and avoid dependency.” The new opening times will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am to noon.

Micropub plans submitted

PLANS have been sub- created by the venture in one of nights, with an 11.30pm close mitted for a micropub the units at Aeon Court, on on Fridays, Saturdays and bank holidays. within a row of shops built Main Street in Bramley. The shops are on the former Plans submitted to Rotheron the site of a former pub.

Applicant Matthew Simmonite said five jobs would be

The “passionate” motor-cyclist and father of three was described as a “careful rider” by his family. Police said Mr Bowling had been riding his red Lexmoto motorbike along Herringthorpe Valley Road at 11.40pm on Tuesday, April 4, when he left the road and hit a traffic light near the junction with Mowbray Street. In a tribute, his family said: “Since hearing the devastating news of Lee’s tragic passing, it has turned all our lives upside down. “We are left with one question: ‘Why?’ “Lee was the most polite man you could ever wish to meet, with a heart so kind and pure. He would do anything for anyone. “He was a devoted family man, partner and dad to three children. “Lee has always had a passion for motorbikes and he’s always been a very careful rider. “We are asking if anyone knows anything from this night, whether it be big or small, please come forward and give us the closure we all need. “Lee will be forever missed. Our lives will never be the same again.” Police are trying to trace the driver of a silver vehicle that was in the area at the time and who may have seen Mr Bowling before the colli-

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Paddy and a great night in rural Ireland IT’S how communities should work, not sniping at each other and working to opposite ends, but coming together in different times. They did that by getting him a new dog. He was lonely as his old one had died and so had his wife (finding a new one of those — should he ever want one — would be his responsibility). In this case, “he” is Paddy Hynes. Paddy is 95 now and would have been around 80 when I saw him. A mere whippersnapper. We were in the wonderful public house that is Bofey Quinn’s in the village of Coroffin in County Clare on the west of Ireland. Paddy had travelled over from his home in nearby Carron, the birthplace of Michael Cusack, the man who inspired the formation of the wonderful Gaelic Athletics Association. It was a Saturday night and we had arrived via car from Bolton to Holyhead, ferry to Dublin and a four hour drive. “You must get yourself into Bofey’s on a Saturday night,” I had been told. We were a bit knackered, but thought we had better make the effort. As it turned out, it would have been something of an embarrassment not to, given the enthusiasm Paddy and his similarly aged pals put into the night’s entertainment. Telling tales, reciting poems, dancing, singing and playing songs, quaffing the “Liffey Water” until 2am with plenty of energy still to spare as the night drew to a close, they clearly enjoyed it as much as the packed pub, many of whose patrons had brought their own instruments to join in. People often say they will never forget a certain moment, for instance just after scoring a World Cup Final winner (well you wouldn’t, would you?), and I won’t forget that night or the wonderful Paddy Hynes. People who influence your life in a positive way are to be celebrated, not some money grabbing tax avoiding money-grabber like Gary Barlow telling you to donate to Children in Need. If I could live anywhere, I think it would perhaps be on or near the Burren in County Clare. It’s not Sydney or Sorrento, but it’s also not some soulless all inclusive hotel in a sun drenched man-made tourist trap full of idiots. There's community, love, a sense of pride, a recognition of the history of the place, and there’s hate. I didn’t witness that, but it’s pointless to pretend it’s not there. It’s everywhere. But around it are ruins that cost nothing to look around, shops selling peat to get the fire going, bars — which also sell groceries — populated by rows of silent men, probably contemplating the rise and fall of the Celtic Tiger, a short lived phenomenon that maybe didn’t touch the likes of Coroffin, save to say its demise (coupled with other exterior forces) bumped up the price of absolutely everything (except the entrance price to ruins). There’s plenty of Guinness too — oh, and about ten pubs on Coroffin’s one street. What’s not to like? (* Attaches CV and emails job application to County Clare Tourist Information Centre). I guess, to a degree, it’s how life used to be in rural Yorkshire and, of course, that was never a bed of white roses.

Ring out that bell! THE weekly conference of The New York Tavern Debating Society was winding down. Our roving reporter had roved off to another pub, gathering information for future meetings. We had covered the usual range of subjects, with the usual lack of conclusions. We’d, probably, held debates identical with the ones we’d had the previous week and every two or three weeks before. Early examinations of the First Bus app had been made, meaning that the agenda had reached its regular last item: will the X10 turn up?

Suddenly: what was that?! At first, we thought we’d received a divine message, audible only to ourselves, signalling that our discussions had reached a new, spiritual level. But no. There were customers with hands over their ears; others were being given smelling salts; yet more had run outside screaming. Even Chris, the off-duty landlord, who’s seen and heard most things, had to have another pint of Diamond Black to calm his nerves. Then, all became clear. M** – the customers services liaison executive (barmaid) – had rung the “last orders” bell. (I won’t name her in case she

Swimming pools are a waste of resources WATER is a precious resource. We drink it, bathe in it, cook with it... so why do some people fill swimming pools with it and dump a load of chlorine in to poison it? Maybe we should stop people putting it in swimming pools and polluting a precious resource in this way. And whilst they are at it, why are we wasting precious expensive resources in heating swimming pools? We don’t have the money to do this anymore. Close swimming pools as they are a massive drain on resources. Do it now while we still have enough drinking water and electricity for more important things.

* Ten months ago, I commented on the mess caused by works on Frederick Street and Howard Street, but no progress seems to have been made in all that time. Meanwhile there are new roadworks on Wellgate near what used to be The Masons Arms. Why can’t they finish one job before they start another? * Has Rotherham anything planned for the Coronation bank holiday? I looked all over and couldn’t see anything? Ah well, another bank holiday day for some DIY. Andrew Redding, Richmond Park Avenue, Rotherham

sues me.) M** is splendidly efficient. She knows her customers. She has a friendly greeting for us all, usually demanding why we’ve come in one door, not the other; are we sure we want the ale we’ve asked for not a different one etc. We are tongue-tied in response. Her vigorous ringing of the bell is a demonstration of who’s in charge. After one, particularly robust clanging, all of Rotherham’s emergency services converged on The Tavern and had to be given free pints of Chantry Ale to compensate for their wasted journey. Rob Slow, Rotherham

VE Day 1945 AS it is approaching another anniversary of VE Day I thought you may be interested in our last surviving picture of the street celebration party held in Wadsworth Road, Bramley, a few days after VE Day. According to my younger son I am on the top row in the middle. As it is 78 years after VE Day I doubt whether there will be too many survivors. Trevor Bancall, Leeds

Voters must realise now is time for change I’VE read a letter defending Alexander Stafford MP in the Advertiser and like the dog that didn’t bark in the night, the letter failed to mention his voting record in Parliament at all, or the record of the Tory government he supports. Have people forgotten

what an MP’s function is? This is a man who voted to allow foreign companies to buy up parts of NHS, so now we have an American insurance company Cenetene Corp owning 67 GP practices. He voted against safe access for women seeking abortions, against the ban on fracking, against a pay rise for nurses and voted for Liz Truss and her disas-

trous budget, and allowed water companies to dump sewage into our rivers. He supports a government that has overseen an unprecedented cost of living crisis, the longest waiting times in NHS history, and cuts to our schools and police. Some seem to have drank the kool aid because he posts pictures on Facebook of himself — but the tide is turning, and people

know that after 13 years of Tory government the question at the next election is: do the Tories deserve another five years? Rother Valley will decide and from speaking to friends who voted Tory last time to ‘get Brexit done’ they realise that now is the time for change. Name and Address Supplied

Fond memories of the old waiting room FROM early bird commuters to the late night travellers, Rotherham Central must surely be one of the most unwelcoming stations to wait for a train. But having said that and to be fair to the town, is any unstaffed station safe in the early and late hours of darkness? I myself was recently waiting for a late night train-tram at Rotherham Central. Light rain and a cold wind blew down the platform and, with no warming waiting room, it was a totally miserable and unwelcoming scene. The booking office and waiting room is located above at street level and closes daily at 18.45. Across on the opposite platform was a lone lady passenger waiting for the late running Doncaster bound service. The picture that I saw reminded me of a book I read a few years ago called Only Darkness’ the first novel by Danuta Reah. It was published in 1999, with a storyline based around Rotherham. This thriller is about a killer waiting for unsuspecting

lone women on the deserted station platforms. The book is dark, edgy and compelling, a good read. Today most railway stations in this country are currently unstaffed and most have only bus shelter type waiting rooms. Warmth and comfort whilst waiting for a train sadly departed years ago. My poem remembers a time and place on the platform, where one felt safe and warm, the old waiting room. Old Waiting Room While away‐day in the old waiting room With welcoming warmth the door is closed Hands around a cuppa Stirring sleepers who nodded and dozed. Morning papers are held hiding a face Turning pages of their printed daily Commuting regular travellers Who rise and shine bright and early. The poker, brush, shovel and tongs

Grace the glazed tiled fire surround Neatly organised tools Hang from Victorian companion stand. Suspended frames depict poster scenes For those annual holiday destinations Artistic and tropical looking Are the jolly bracing seaside locations. The clock is ticking those seconds away Outside a muffled tannoy announce‐ ment Next train to arrive Station to station passengers are sent.

Those morning voices have all de‐ parted Silence returns to the old waiting room A timetabled railway ritual With another online that’s coming soon. Stephen Gay, Darnall

Profit over people in Waverley I’M a concerned resident in the newly built and ever expanding Waverley — it’s in Rotherham, although many may think it is in Sheffield. It is definitely in Rotherham but literally spitting distance to Sheffield. Many may see our new estate as idyllic as many were sold a dream, but for some that dream isn’t quite as expected. Many were sold the prospect of a little town of Waverley including schools for the family’s children, a GP surgery, a little shopping precinct and community spaces, yet the reality isn’t quite as sold; the school isn’t bigger enough, again we have many disappointed families not getting their child into the local school, we are still waiting for the promised GP surgery and the retail and community spaces seem like a dream. We are now coping with poorly planned roads resulting in more road accidents that tend to be increasing in severity. Yet the developers seem very content to sell off my plots of land to build more residential properties with very little sign of more investment in infrastructure. Again, like many issues in society it seems to be profit over people. A Concerned Resident, Waverley

Worry over ‘dangerous’ emissions WHAT could be more cosy than sitting in front of a wood burning stove in the cold winter months, especially with the ever increasing cost of conventional heating?

However, I wonder how many readers have been studying the latest information on this method of heating. Unfortunately this comes with very serious health risks. Recent research is showing the fuels emitted from wood burners even after using so called approved kiln dried fuel, are still very dangerous, not only to the residents of the surrounding houses in an urban area, but also to the unwary user of these appliances. Apparently experts are saying that large amounts of particulate pollution, known as P.M. 2.5, can pass through the lungs and into the blood stream and penetrate deep into the organs of the body. This type of pollution seems to be linked to heart and lung problems, also dementia and reduced brain function. If this current trend escalates I believe it will become a very serious problem for our health and also the health of our children and future generations. Google: UK MPs weigh merits of urban ban on domestic wood burning. Ann Kellam, Maltby

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The truth behind the ‘facts’

LOOKING through last week’s Advertiser, it was great news on the CSE investigation of nine people in court, until a bit of mental arithmetic worked out that of the nine only three were adults at the time, the rest were kids and adolescents aged between 11 and 18. Not good enough. When are we going to see, not the also rans, but the administrators and controllers of the ring in the dock, to say nothing of those in authority who just let it happen? Or are we going to get a repeat of two years ago, when of the three arrested two were “too old to stand trial” and the third released with only a quarter of his sentence served. On the same page, a crossing on a

dual carriageway at Swallownest, and a catfight between the MP and RMBC as to who was responsible. What the h**l does it matter? The main thing is that it was finally done. Truth be known, it was probably RMBC that did the hard work, but the MP that lit the fire under their behinds and got it finished, so the score is one all to both contestants, but a win for Swallownest, which is as it should be. Not so happy a situation though on page eight for the residents of Hellaby. After managing to stay a quiet residential area throughout the development of the massive commercial park north of the main road, their village is finally being trashed by the giant warehouse development on the tiny plot between Cumwell Lane and the motorway. Of course the developer is operating “within agreed RMBC guidelines”, another example

to the one in my previous letter of the connivance between contractors and RMBC’s planning department to the total disregard of the local residents and taxpayers. Neither is there any sign of the widening of Cumwell Lane that will be essential if it is to carry the burden of the extra HGV traffic to and from the new development, and we wait to see if the “left turn only” restriction, installed due to the danger of vehicles from Cumwell Lane trying to cross the lines of rapidly moving Maltby Road traffic, is also removed to ensure this potential killing zone. On page nine John Healey MP takes half a page to remind us of the parlous state of GP and NHS services, but offers no assistance. Meanwhile his leader Keir Starmer refuses to even acknowledge the striking NHS doctors, nurses, ambulance staff and care

staff who are trying to improve matters by improving existing pay and conditions and in doing so also improve recruitment, whilst at the same time ensuring his own status by banning from representing Labour the only man who could currently replace him. As to Labour paying for added NHS staff by abolishing non-dom tax status, why not a far more lucrative tax on payments into offshore accounts and loans for income racket, or are too many of their own party riding that same bandwagon? As for the Department of Health and Social Care spokesman, where can we see the additional two million GP appointments and thousand primary care staff? Or are they invisible like the additional police patrols we are currently supposed to have? Charles David Foulstone, Rotherham Green Party

Death penalty is the only way to secure our future IN response to the front page article of Thursday April 27 “Tortured and murdered in basement over £300 drug debt”. I feel now that we are fast becoming, or are, the most depraved society in the western world. We are the pits of humanity and those responsible should not be allowed to breathe in God’s fresh air any longer; they have given up their rights to do so and, in my opinion, should face being put to death by injection. What right do they have to object to this suggestion? Allegedly the victim was slain after being tortured and humiliated for owing a pittance of £300 to these vile inhumane creatures who have been walking amongst us. Those who object to having the death penalty imposed need to sit down and digest what these pitiful human beings did and those of a similar ilk who have committed heinous crimes, before sitting down with relatives of the deceased to explain why the miscre-

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ants should not be put to the sword. Crimes of such violence are regularly being committed and the perpetrators claim diminished responsibility or such like excuses when they appear at court and are, more often than not, treated with compassion and leniency before being incarcerated in a secure hospital or other supposedly secure institution, at huge cost to the taxpayer amounting to millions of pounds over their lifetime. In my opinion they have given up their right to living a life in society and it should be ended ASAP when proved beyond doubt that they are 100 per cent guilty. Rarely now are there instances of miscarriages of justice due to the improved enhancement of science and knowledge of experts in the field of criminality. Everyone who delves into the murky world of drugs knows that their own lives could be at risk yet hundreds if not thousands still join the queue to purchase. Suppliers of harmful drugs which are blighting our

society should run the risk of harsh sentences and not be given a few years in prison before being released as a lot are at present. Our youngsters are in danger and need protection from these pathetic individuals. We will continue to hear and read about these vile incidents until or unless the sentences or punishments fit the crime, because believe you me, crime does pay and it is being proved time and time again, and unless some government takes the bull by the horns, depravity will become more and more common place. A simple solution after the death penalty is to utilise unemployed builders, electricians, plumbers etc and build more prisons. The time has arrived and this should be a priority before anything else or anarchy could gain a foothold in society to rectify the wrongdoings taking place. I am an elderly person but fear for those generations behind me. They need help now before it is too late. Name and Address Supplied

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Use interpreters WITH reference to your article covering the ‘Mind your Language’… non-English barriers. It would appear that we are probably the only country that provides interpreting services on a free of charge basis. Having lived in Spain and having to use the medical services on an odd occasion we have always taken our own interpreter, as indeed it states in various places: “Please do not waste your and our time by turning up without an interpreter as we won’t be able to see you.” I know that several friends who have had to use the medical service more than we did have always done this, so why are we not doing this here? Name and Address Supplied

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Safeguard our streams LETTER sent to Alexander Stafford, MP for Rother Valley:

Dear Mr Stafford, Jake Richards the Labour general election candidate for the Rother Valley has signed a letter to end the scandal of dumping raw sewage into our waterways. https://twitter.com/feargal_shark ey/status/1650739691816091650 The issue cuts across the political spectrum, Tim Farron the Lib Dem environment spokesperson will be supporting the Labour debate on the continued discharge of raw sewage into our waterways and coastal wa‐ ters, will you be voting with Labour, Lib Dems and Greens in supporting today’s motion? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/poli‐ tics/2023/04/24/feargal‐sharkey‐ pollution‐tory‐mps‐water‐bill/ The issue of raw sewage is a sig‐ nificant concern for the Rother Val‐ ley, it has taken years of hard work to reverse the damage caused by coal mining to the quality of local waterways, dumping raw sewage into rivers etc is not acceptable. I do hope that you will add your support to the letter signed by Jake Richards and stand with your con‐ stituents in safeguarding the area’s streams and brooks. Thank you. Noel Wade, Dinnington

Royal family bring money into country RE the letter from Andrew Redding, I saw the Queen in 1954 when our school stood outside the swimming baths on Sheffield Road, and again in the late 80s when she opened the bandstand in Clifton Park after its refurbishment. I met Princess Diana in the town centre and shook her hand, and I saw Princess Margaret at the Parish Church. I know that a lot of the royal family have been in surrounding parts of Rotherham to do with business, and don’t forget the royalty bring money into the country for people who come to see our royalty, while our government send our money out. They have sold nearly everything we owned, even our football teams are owned by people abroad, and we voted them in — what a shower. Long live the King. H Hubbard (Mrs), Brecks

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Time for a change? Yes it is THE article “Time for a change” about the mayoral elections at RMBC highlighted the bias that exists in the Labour councillors of RMBC. As long as I can remember the mayor has always been a Labour party member. Any other party representative, no matter how deserving, is never elected. If I use Cllr Adam Tinsley as an example. He is a family man with young children and a job, yet he applies himself tirelessly to his role as a councillor. He also has a voluntary role with Maltby Town Council and attends meetings and fulfils his role there as well as the RMBC role. He is involved in everything that occurs in his elected area and beyond. Just recently he erected the flagpoles on Maltby High street and organised a fun Sunday morning’s activities for the children of Maltby on St George’s Day. He has been a first responder and involved

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with the community since before he was a councillor. He is involved in the defibrillator roll out and started a fundraiser and delivered aid to Ukraine. The list is endless and I, as a resident of Maltby, will vouch for him as one of the most approachable, visible and effective councillors we have ever had. So I then read about Cllr McNeely’s reason for nominating her fellow councillor Sheila Cowen and her reasons were that she has worked as a teacher, she cares for an elderly mum and she's a member of the British Legion, all lovely personal circumstances but not quite in the same league when it comes to serving the people that they represent. So, is it time for a change? Yes it is, but it won't happen until the RMBC councillors stop treating the role of mayor as a perk for their fellow councillors and friends. Lucy Clarke

Who’s a pretty boy then? THIS picture of staff at Mace’s pet shop in Rotherham was taken in 1965, with Dennis Cornthwaite in the middle, and was sent in by G Clarke of Rotherham.

PUZZLES SOLUTIONS Double crossword CRYPTIC: Across – 3 Fandangle; 7 Erode; 8 Larcenist; 9 Basal; 10 Drawer; 13 Liberate; 15 Antennae; 17 Action; 20 Rishi; 21 Superheat; 22 Heave; 23 Dentistry. Down – 1 Herbal tea; 2 Houseboat; 3 Feller; 4 Decadent; 5 Nanna; 6 Lisle; 11 Wednesday; 12 Redefined; 14 Acanthus; 16 Earthy; 18 Crude; 19 Inert. QUICK: Across – 3 On the wing; 7 Fiver; 8 Drizzling; 9 Curve; 10 Lashed; 13 Napoleon; 15 Battling; 17 Entree; 20 Reign; 21 Trapezium; 22 Extol; 23 Shuddered. Down – 1 Off-centre; 2 Overspent; 3 Ordeal; 4 Hazelnut; 5 Wales; 6 Nonce; 11 Humiliate; 12 Dragonfly; 14 Embezzle; 16 Termed; 18 North; 19 Roped. The 4Ws: Tom Cruise; The Jolly Roger; The Hague, Netherlands; 2001. It all adds up: Easy – 31337; 14096; 71530; 17091; 48757. Harder – 40376; 73997; 03991; 52198; 62892. Break the code: 1 M, 2 Q, 3 F, 4 W, 5 Y, 6 C, 7 P, 8 N, 9 E, 10 X, 11 V, 12 L, 13 D, 14 R, 15 S, 16 Z, 17 T, 18 B, 19 U, 20 A, 21 I, 22 O, 23 K, 24 H, 25 G, 26 J. Who am I? Tony Blackburn.

Cash is the real King I LOVE the cartoons from Blist; please keep them coming! Last weekend many of your readers will have received a completely pointless loud noise on their ‘phones. The last time there was a national emergency was, I think, 1939! The company given the job of delivering this noise was Fujitsu who then subcontracted it out to a firm called Infosys which just happens to be owned by the wife of one Rishi Sunak! What’s that awful smell; ah yes, corruption! This week a shower of indoctrinated buffoons gathered in Parliament Square to protest about something that doesn’t exist; yes the climate change scam. I watched an interview with D. Patrick Moore who was one of the founders of Greenpeace and he confirmed what those with working brain cells know, that man made CO2 only benefits the planet and that there is no crisis. He actually called it a con! Rockefeller though are ramping up the plan to impose the “Great Reset” via the hoax which will impoverish we “useless eaters” and destroy western civilisation. Yes, I know, it wasn’t on Corrie! Why does RMBC now have three people employed in yet more non-jobs to promote the scam? They will of course need umpteen assistants each and there will be fact finding tours all to create yet more expense and nonsense. The story of Dr Perdita Mousley was typical of the clowns in the Town Hall; she should collect all the rubbish and dump it on their doorstep! In May the locals could actually vote out what really are useless eaters, but sadly 95 per cent of them are sheeple who don’t even know what any of the candidates’ policies are let alone what alternatives are on offer! In EUSSR they’re working on the digital Euro and anyone spending more than E1000 in cash is hit with heavy fines; that’s heading here! I cringe when I see people paying with anything but cash;

are they all stupid? Don’t they realise that the end of cash will mean the start of the Chinese style of government so admired by Sunak, Hunt and 95 per cent of the WEF-controlled freeloaders in HoC? Yes, WW11 was a complete waste of life and hardships. This weekend is the Coronation and all my life I’ve been a Monarchist but that stops now. The man on the throne will be a member of the WEF and there will be chants (cut out by MSM) of “Not my King”, even though he is. I don’t want a typical republic; imagine, President Sunak, or His Excellency President Blair! The answer, I don’t know but maybe some of your readers have ideas. We must remember, “cash is king!” Your front page story about the man murdered over a £300 drug deal opens the debate about illegal drugs; although many of those available from NHS kill as many! In USA on January 17, 1920, the government brought in prohibition and more alcohol was sold while it lasted than before. If the criminal element is taken out then use can be controlled plus the government gets income from tax. Everything tried so far has and is failing just like the failings of the CSE scandal in not only Rotherham but across the country. I personally want to see every single policeman/woman, council employee and politician involved in the many cover-ups arrested and locked up. There is no excuse for crimes against children. An interesting piece about Saxon. We used to do the same local circuits and the last time I saw them was in Switzerland. One of our guitarists used to get free tickets to most concerts and we went to watch them and then went back to their hotel, so imagine the surprise when they walked into the bar and there was Clive from Rotherham! The reaction was, naturally, “What you doing here?” My obvious reply was “The same as you mate!” Clive Phillips, Address Supplied

Unfair deduction of wages OPEN letter of complaint regarding Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) skinflints. I have worked as part of a cleaning team for RMBC at a local school since 2018 and during this time I helped to keep the schools open so that learning could take place during the pandemic with Covid ensuring that they were kept as clean and germ free as possible. Due to the bad weather conditions on Friday March 10 2023 (snow) I was unable to get to my regular designated school because of what I deemed to be dangerous driving conditions because of the amount of snow that had fallen and the fact that the roads had not been cleared by snow ploughs. I was asked to walk to a local run RMBC school to do my hours at that school. This was duly done and took me about 45 minutes to get there. Once at the school it had been all in vain due to the fact that the school was in darkness with the school gates locked and a notice on the gate saying closed due to snow. So I checked the status of the other schools in the borough on the RMBC website and found that all of the schools in the borough remained

closed. On receiving my pay advice for March 2023 I had been booked down as a non-authorised absence for Friday March 10 2023, resulting in my pay shortage. It was not my fault that we had all of the snow and schools deemed it to be a health and safety issue for all staff and children if they had opened the school on this date. None of the schools in the borough opened on this specified date so I would respectfully request that any monies taken from the cleaning operatives be paid back to them in the May 2023 salary run. The team supervisors and area leaders do not have to make their way to a school to do their activities and so they will be paid as normal because they are deemed to be working from home ,which is the norm for the majority of RMBC employees and I believe is known as hybrid working, which has been the case for the past three years at least. I respectfully request that the executive officer of RMBC replies to the Rotherham Advertiser regarding this complaint otherwise I will have to take this complaint to my local MP Mr Alexander Stafford. Disgruntled Council Employee Cleaning Staff

Decent people pay price of crash pads SO, three per cent of crash pads are spread across the affluent areas of the borough and the 97 per cent of scumbags are on our council estate and it shows. The whole of the council estates in Rotherham with drug addicts, alcoholics, crash pads, broken windows boarded up, smashed in doors, druggies having parties, this council not bothering about tenancy agreements. There was a time when we had to drag ourselves out of the gutter. Well, I think that’s where we are heading now. When a council property becomes empty everyone on the street is afraid of who is going to get it because within a month the gardens are full of rubbish, the windows smashed and

boarded up, but RMBC don’t seem to see it or don’t seem to care. It’s time something was done. Let’s have officers get off the settees and get round the streets with their eyes open and let’s have more crash pads in affluent areas and let’s see how they like it. I bet Ian Spicer hasn’t got them living near him. I bet he doesn’t live anywhere near Rotherham. Unfortunately I can’t afford to move and crash pads don’t help anyone, they just carry on doing what they do. It’s the decent people that pay the price with their mental health affected, but who cares? Noone. Name and Address Supplied

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Documentary shows how rape victims can be helped

A LESSON FROM AFRICA MICHAEL UPTON [email protected] @MUTiser2

RWANDA has had plenty of bad press in recent months over the government’s controversial plan to deport hundreds of new arrivals in the UK to the East African country — but it can teach us a lot about helping victims of rape. So says CSE survivor and campaigner Sammy Woodhouse, who visited the genocide-scarred nation to learn how sexual assault victims and children born from rape are cared for and help to build happy, productive lives. Sammy (37) flew out to Africa during the two-year filming process for her new documentary, Out of the Shadows: Born from Rape, which is now available on BBC iPlayer. She visited a support centre for victims of the 1994 genocide — and was inspired by what she found. “For me to go to Rwanda was just incredible, an experience I will never forget for the rest of my life,” she said. I loved the support service they have there; it’s a safe place for people to be. “You can see how difficult their lives have been but they come away singing and dancing and being

happy. It’s just lovely to see that and be part of it. I’ve never walked into a support centre and seen dancing and singing. “There were heart-breaking moments but beautiful moments, too. “We had travelled to see what they were doing there and it’s clear what we’re doing in our country is not good enough. “Everyone was lovely to see and the country was just stunning but they told us the stories of how horrific everything was there. “They offered me the chance to go back again and I would love to.” Sammy, who had a son by grooming gang ringleader Arshid Hussain, spent two years working with a production team on the half-hour documentary, during which she spoke to Tasnim, Eva and Neil, children born from rape, as well as Mandy, who was raped by her father, made pregnant and went on to give birth. One of the most moving moments in the programme is when Sammy tells Mandy: “It’s not your fault” — and an encounter the interviewer said had left its mark on her, too. “I get so emotional just thinking about that moment,” she said. “It was such a powerful moment and I’m glad it made the documentary as it was just so sad that no-one had ever told her that. “In my case, I didn’t recognise myself as a victim until I was in my 20s but I was sitting down with a professional who said: ‘Something really

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bad has happened to you.’ “It makes a really big difference when someone says something like that, and I have to remind myself of this as just how powerful speaking to others can be. “At the time, I was in such a dark place and tried to take my own life and was feeling suicidal. “I blamed myself and felt really guilty, that my own life had been a lie. “I was in a complete hell and couldn’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. “I wish I had known then what I know now — that’s why it’s important for me to do what I have.” Sammy has campaigned for Sammy’s Law — which would formally pardon and quash the convictions of grooming victims coerced into committing crimes — and wants to see children born from rape given similar status to sexual abuse and rape victims. “I want the CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority) to recognise children born from rape for criminal injuries compensation,” she said. “And I want this to be seen as a hate crime, as a lot of people born from rape go on to suffer all kinds of hate.” Sammy said she wanted decisionmakers to watch the show and take action to provide real support. The determined campaigner said there was room for optimism, adding: “It is important we are talking about this issue now. “When you think about it, ten years ago, no-one knew what a grooming gang was and no-one wanted to talk about it. “It took myself and other survivors to make that happen. “We’ve achieved a lot over the past ten years. “I think things have changed. Let’s face it, things could not have got any worse, but there’s still a long way to go. “A lot of work still needs to be done, as Mandy and Ava (who was born after her mum was raped) talk about in the documentary — and I’m glad they both agreed to take part in the film.

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“I hope it will start some important conversations.” Sammy, whose evidence helped to send Hussain to prison for 35 years, said it had made a welcome change for her to be asking the questions rather than recounting her own story. “I’ve spoken about this issue for ten years but never gone into other people’s stories,” she said. “This documentary is the first of its kind and it’s long overdue. “I really enjoyed making it, although of course it was difficult. “I got to meet some incredible people and it’s helped give me an insight hearing from other mums who have gone through what I have and helped me see things from my son’s point of view.” Sammy said it had been important to her for her two sons, who are aged 21 and 16, to know there were others in a similar position. Of her elder son, she said: “It has been difficult to know how much to say to him. “I have to let him make his own decisions but I have suggested he watches it. “It’s important for him and people like him because there are others out there who are going through the same. “My younger son has been affected as well. He said he would like

to watch it and it will be good for him, too.” Sammy said she had said “Yes” straight away when approached with the idea of the show, adding: “I have done a lot of work around child criminal exploitation but when you put all these stories together it can be so much more powerful. “For some of these people, it’s the first time they have gone into any detail. “There are so many people who need to have their voices heard, so I thought it was a great idea. “Emma (the producer) has put so much time and effort into speaking to people so she needs to take the credit for that. “I’ve had people contacting me and saying: ‘Thank you for speaking out’. “They’ve been sharing their own experiences and helping give them a voice. “It is important we are talking about this. “For all the decision makers, I’ve listed what I want them to do around ensuring all survivors are offered the support they need. “And I hope people who have been through this can see they are no longer alone and can start to shift the shame that goes with it. “This can really be a game changer for our country.”

Survivors bravely getting the message across CHRIS BRAYFORD [email protected] @brayford_chris

SAMMY Woodhouse said Rotherham was at the forefront of the national conversation on child sexual exploitation only because of the “bravery of its survivors”. The campaigner, who waived her right to anonymity after helping jail serial rapist Arshid Hussain, said the borough’s connection with CSE need not be viewed as negatively as people might

suggest. While denouncing the perpetrators of “heinous” crimes, she commended victims of CSE for their ongoing struggle to seek support and to uncover the truth. “Rotherham is known across the world as the exploitation capital,” she said. “CSE discussion exploded in Rotherham only thanks to survivors that came forward to highlight their experiences and testimony. “In no other part of the country were people’s voices heard like they were in my home town. “Their evidence was heard,

which triggered the Jay report in 2014 which made a massive difference to the landscape of exploitation and uncovering evil in our society “They spoke up and spoke out. “I want to continue speaking on behalf of those who feel they haven’t got a voice — because they don’t deserve to be forgotten.” Sammy said she wished more support and information around CSE had been available when she was younger. “If there had been more awareness on the issue when I was a girl I might never have been a victim of

CSE,” she said. “Exploitation is still happening today. “That’s why I’m focusing on the future — to say it’s never too late to help a child. “There are victims who reach out to me today for advice and how they can receive support. “I will always help anyone in need as much as I can to ensure they are not forgotten. “I promise I’ll never stop fighting for justice.” Sammy said exploitation was an issue which superseded the racial stereotypes used by many people

about the perpetrators. “Evidence from the Jay report said CSE was committed predominantly by Pakistani men in Rotherham, which was true,” she said. “But exploitation isn’t gender or race-specific. “Exploitation is a problem committed by people of all races against boys, girls, women and men. “All their voices need to be heard. “It’s by going into schools and spotting the signs that we can stop this. “It’s only by working together that we can make a huge difference for victims.”

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THE following cases were dealt with by Sheffield Magistrates. Addresses are Rotherham unless otherwise stated.

Kane Richardson (25), Avondale Road, Masbrough; four months in prison, £154 VS, £85 costs; theft. Bradley Campbell (25), Dovercourt Road, Masbrough; 12 weeks in prison; breach of court order. Gary Booth (45), Greystones Road, Whiston; £1,094, £438 VS, £85 costs; possessing offensive weapon. Charles McKeefrey (49), Ingshead Avenue, Rawmarsh; £50, £100 costs; breach of order. Oliver Casson (37), Ellis Street, Brinsworth; £350, £140 VS, £110 costs; using phone while driving. Nisar Khan (33), Winlea Avenue; £100; breach of order. Grenville Cotterill (51), Park Mount, Clifton; nine months in prison suspended for 12 months; possessing knife in public. Kieran Horbury (22), Station Street, Swinton; £108, £43 VS, £85 costs, 10; drink-driving. Ryan Tickhill (34), Lindum Terrace, East Dene, community order, £95 VS, £85 costs; threatening behaviour. Amon Junior Banda (27), Spring Croft, Kimberworth Park; £100, £40 VS, £85 costs, 28day driving disqualification; driving while

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disqualified. Kieran Darren Glaister (32), NFA, ten weeks in prison, £154 VS; failing to comply with sex offender notification requirement, theft, trespassing with intent to steal, breaching community order. Anthony Green (42), Oak Dene Way, Waverley; £346, £35 VS, £110 costs, 6; no insurance. Fiaz Mahmood (46), College Road; £40, £16 VS, £44 costs; illegal spacing of digits to misrepresent numbers as letters on vehicle registration plates. Miroslav Marcian (28), Richard Road, Moorgate; £230, £92 VS, £110 costs, 5; no licence, failing to stop after accident. Connor MacAllister (33), Bridge Street, Swinton; £800, £320 VS, £85 costs; harassment. Lauren Carlin (24), Hollings Villas, Brockhurst Way, Thrybergh; £369, £145 VS, £85

costs, 22-month disqualification; drink driving. James Turner (18), Cramfit Crescent, Dinnington; £80, £32 VS, £85 costs, 12-month disqualification; drug driving. Cynthia Marimira (68), Henley Rise, Thornhill; £22 VS, £45 costs; breach of safeguarding regulations. Lisa Flute (51), Badsley Moor Lane, Clifton; £660, £264 VS, £90 costs, 6; failing to identify a driver. Aaron Kirkby (28), Creswick Road, East Herringthorpe; £150, £60 VS, £90 costs; breach of road vehicles regulations. Jamie Rollinson (30), Bonet Lane, Brinsworth; £160, £64 VS, £90 costs, 5; speeding Denis Graceni (21), Henley Grove Road, Masbrough; £120, £48 VS, £90 costs, sixmonth disqualification; driving without a li-

       

cence, driving without insurance. David Jackson (49), Storth Lane, Kiveton Park; £660, £264 VS, £90 costs, six-month disqualification; driving without a licence, driving without insurance. Domotor Kolompar (35), Tennyson Road, Herringthorpe; £660, £264 VS, £90 costs, 18month disqualification; driving without insurance, driving without a licence. Lisa Nixon (39), Netherfield View, Dalton; £660, £264 VS, £90 costs, six-month disqualification; driving without insurance. Jack Archer (27), Tennyson Road, Herringthorpe; seven months in prison, £154 VS; theft. Edmond Kottori (36), Claremont Street, Kimberworth; £660, £264 VS, £110 costs; six-month disqualification; driving without insurance. Jason Lewis (47),

Neville Road, Kimberworth; £40, £16 VS, £40 costs, six-month disqualification; using phone while driving. Jahangir Hussain (47), Pitt Steet; £600, £60 costs, £320 costs; 6; driving without insurance, speeding. Samina Kousar (41), Pitt Street, £180, £34 costs, £320 costs; 6; driving without insurance, speeding, driving without licence. Jonathan Ward (21), Rosedale Close, Aston; £80, £32 VS, £85 costs; six-month conditional discharge; possession in private of a knife and knuckle duster, possession of cannabis. Amraiz Duke (21), Dew Hill Avenue, Rotherham; community order, four-week curfew with tagging; failure to comply with community order, original offence of driving while disqualified. Shane Kearford (42), Rawmarsh Hill, Rotherham; £150 compensation; community

order made, alcohol treatment requirement; interfered with a vehicle with intention of theft. Kane Richardson (25), Avondale Road, Masbrough; £154 VS; four weeks in prison; assault, criminal damage, theft. Jack Dunn (31), Poynton Way, Ulley; £215, £85 costs, £86 VS, 10; failure to provide a specimen. Guy Percy Slater (35), Kilnhurst Road, Rawmarsh; 12-month community order, £68.69 compensation; theft. Arif Saleem (35), Walter Street; £120, £110 costs, £48 VS, sixmonth disqualification; driving without due care and attention. Phoebe Jones (38), Lady Oak Road; nine months in prison, £114 VS; breach of restraining order, harassment. Steven Deville (33), Norfolk Street; 26 weeks in prison, £720 compensation; criminal damage, assaulted an emergency worker. Charmaine Stanton (35), Rotherwood Crescent, Thurcroft; £40, £30 compensation, £85 costs, £16 VS; made off without paying for taxi. Christie Lauren Afflick (29), Greenlands Rise, North Anston; £120, £110 costs, £48 VS, 6; speeding. Sharlene Fenton (41), Prince Street, Swinton; 12-month community order, £300 compensation; assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

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The move — part of a £3 million costcutting exercise — saw a campaign group gather more than 70,000 names on a petition to save the provision. RMBC pressed on with moving the service users to other, independent activities and says most clients are happier now. The policy moved clients with learning disabilities away from the traditional daycare provision to new types of support. Cllr David Roche, cabinet member for adult social care, said: “I think we should have thought out our engagement plan in detail from the very start. “We did reach out to a number of groups but I think we could have taken more time in those early stages. “I think we should have taken longer to explain what we were going to do. “Perhaps we should have closed one centre and waited for a longer period of time until the closure of the second centre, so people could have experienced and tried out what we were putting on offer before we moved on Addison.” Councillors went to see the new types of provision — involving a wider range of activities and gaining skills which lead clients to employement — in places like Wigan and Derby. But many clients and their carers and families were still in the dark about what they would do once Oaks at Wath and Addison at Maltby closed their doors. Cllr Roche told last week’s health select com-

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IFE as a soldier was never dull for 18th century William Nightingale, who juggled drunken japes and narrow escapes with his religious beliefs — regularly needing to seek forgiveness.

William — born at Banbury, Oxfordshire, on April 7, 1777 — was four when his dad died and left his mum a widow with two children. A relative took charge of the older brother, while William finished his schooling and went to become an apprentice corset maker. This line of work was short-lived as he enlisted into the 84th Regiment of Foot — later the 2nd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment — once he was 18. Rather quickly, William and six others were taken prisoner by the French while serving out in Vlissingen, Holland. He soon escaped — only to be caught again by the French with about 50 others at Rotterdam. These topsy-turvy first few months of active service were a mere taster for the adventures to come, recorded by William in his memoirs which are now held by Rotherham Archives. These detailed autobiographical notes run to almost 27,000 words, and form the basis for this feature. This soldier’s account veers swiftly between regularly getting drunk and regularly looking for forgiveness. The sheer amount of alcohol involved means readers are invited to use their own discretion when deciding just how much of the tale is true. William wrote how he became ill while captured on that second occasion in Holland in the mid-1790s and was treated in a prison hospital. Here William was visited by a Dutch physician by the name of Vanderkemp, who was born in Scotland. The doctor was kind. He was keen to keep the English “invalids” under his treatment for as long as possible, even after they were well enough. And, when they finally left, generous Dr Vanderkemp presented each man with a Bible — earnestly encouraging them to read it and behave. There were tears from both sides when the time came for them to part, as the prisoners were ordered aboard a small vessel from Antwerp to French Flanders and placed with about 900 other captors. Each man was allowed half a loaf of bread per day and a halfpenny for tobacco as they prepared for a 500-mile march through France. For seven months they remained at St Flour, where the bread allowance could be saved up and swapped for alcohol. Wine and brandy were plentiful, and the gang f r e quently got int o x i cated. “I drank to excess whenever I had opportunity,” admitted William. “In the end of seven months, an order came from the Convention of France for an exchange of prisoners to the amount of 5,000 men; for this purpose we set out on our march the beginning of January, 1796.” A tedious 1,200-mile march through the French provinces was interrupted by the King of Prussia giving them a bit of cash and provisions. They stopped at a village where William bought liquor and slept for

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‘Bad company, gambling and drinking was all I cared for’ NAPOLEONIC ERA SOLDIER IN BOOZE-FUELLED ADVENTURES two nights. “When I came to my senses I found that the party had marched the preceding day and left me behind,” he recalled. “I then felt much concern to be a day’s march behind and endeavoured to make the best of my way after my comrades but I was quite ignorant of the road they had taken. “It was of no use to stay and I set off with but a faint hope of coming up with them.” The party had halted at Bremen, Hanover, when he finally

caught up. There, an English colonel had been appointed to supply clothing and ten days’ pay. After a few days, they travelled to England, arriving at Yarmouth in April 1796, before the older soldiers — those who had been abroad — were told to go to Doncaster. Despite initially believing this meant he would not see home, William was able to make it to Banbury for a while. He said: “As might be supposed my mother was both surprised and rejoiced to see me after an absence of rather more than two years. “But what added to her surprise and joy at seeing me was this; I have never written to her during my absence, but she had applied to the War Office, and I was returned as dead; so that she had no expectation of ever seeing me again in the world. “When I myself went to the office to ascertain whether such a return had been made; the person to whom I applied, looking at the books, said ‘why young man you have been dead six months’. “I could not help smiling at the strange blunder.” Next, William was back to sea, heading out among 300 vesLOOKING THE PART: sels from Jacket held in the Rotherham Portsmouth toArchives collection which is wards the Cape of exactly the type which Good Hope, William would have worn South Africa, on August 9, 1796. “Bad company, gambling and drinking was all I cared for,” he said.

“Wine was cheap and plentiful and every facility presented itself to indulge in that which was so congenial to my depraved heart. “These two crimes, namely drinking and gambling, the men were particularly addicted to. “Though if detected they were punished, they found the means of indulging in these sins. “About 12 months after we had been at the cape, the balance of money due to the men was paid, and at this time five of the men were put into confinement for drunkenness. “I also was intoxicated, and in addition to this offence I refused to go on duty. I was put into the guard room with the others and at 12 o’clock at night the officer came to arrange about our being sent off to the Regiment Guard House.” Somehow, William was released. The other five were tried by a court martial and received 200 lashes each. Two deserters — one belonging to the 86th and another the Scotch Brigade — were faced with the death penalty for desertion. But William recalled how the general seemed inclined to pardon one of them. “Two tickets were put into a hat,” he said. “On one of which was written ‘life’, on the other ‘death’. “The anxiety of the poor men of course was great as one of them would certainly be shot in a few minutes. “The town major held up the hat, and the first man that drew, drew the ticket of death. When he looked at it and saw his fate he jumped up a considerable height and exclaimed in anguish: ‘Lord, have mercy upon my soul.’” Days before they left the cape, William was placed in the black hole for neglecting his parade duties. He was locked up with another man from his own company and a shoemaker, who said he had something on his mind. This struggling stranger said: “As you came out of Yorkshire, you perhaps may have heard of the murder of the Pocklington Butcher? I and three more were coming from Pocklington Wake. “We determined to stop and rob the first man we met with. We soon overtook the butcher and it was agreed to attack him. “I being the weakest man was appointed to hold the horse, while the others rifled him. There was no intention to murder him, but he

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was a powerful man and greatly resisted, which induced us to put an end to his existence.” The murder had been 13 years ago to the day, the shoemaker said, and he was no longer able to keep his dreadful secret. William and his pal returned to regular duties the following morning. They did not report the crime they had been told, and the regiment was soon heading up the Red Sea. The confessor went home, where he admitted his role in the crime and was hanged at the very spot where the murder had taken place, William said. In September 1798, the regiment was sent to India, landing at Madras early the following year and heading for Bombay to keep an eye on Napoleon Bonaparte, who was expected to head that way f r o m Egypt. Going into town for alcohol was strictly prohibited — but tempting — and William was pressed into the perilous task at 10 or 11pm. This happened several times, the last of which William described as falling asleep with his finger in the neck of the bottle after losing the cork. Thankfully, his comrades stopped short of cutting off the offending digit and William awoke with his finger still in the bottle and the swelling going down. He was able to remove it without injury and, presumably, enjoy the rest of the liquor. The regiment landed at a small and mostly barren island in the Bab-el-Mandeb, at the southern end of the Red Sea. The heat was excessive. One officer described it as being a sheet of brown paper between there and hell. Forty of the 260 men died in about ten weeks. “On this Island I got so completely drunk that I was insensible for 30 hours,” said William. When they got to Aden, it was warned that the men were strictly prohibited from having sex with the women. One of the artillery ventured into a native’s house and was spotted fleeing by her husband. The next day, the husband came by with a long, sharp knife and severed the offender’s nose from his face. When the regiment reached the Suez, they found that Bonaparte had escaped. They were ordered back towards Bombay as their spying services were no longer required. “Leaving the coast of Mecca we met with an accident,” said William. “The ship struck upon a rock. “A sail cloth was procured and tarred all over and nailed over the part where the stone was inTELLING THE TALE: William’s memoirs, which he called The Soldier’s Retrospective (or A Narrative of Some Scenes in the Life of William Nightingale) Above: Advertiser cartoonist Blist’s take on what William might have looked like

fixed, for had it fallen out, the ship must have inevitably sunk as the water would have found an entrance. “In this manner we sailed and in 14 days reached Bombay. When the stone was taken out, it was weighed and found to be two ton in weight, it was exhibited in the docks as a curiosity.” The regiment remained there through the monsoon season, which ran from June to October. The men saved money during this time — only to spend it on the best wine and rum they could find. While at Bombay, William was on duty at a castle when he slept and dreamed of ending up in hell. Amid the “fire and brimstone” the Devil appeared and said to William: “Now I have you at last!” William wrote: “I had been drinking for many days before in an excessive degree which

c o n tributed to the dreadful state of my mind and conscience, somewhat awakened, sadly accused me. “But alas even this was but a transient impression; though calculated to lead me to serious reflection upon my character, state and conduct, it was too much ‘like the morning cloud and early dew, it soon passed away’. “I attempted to drown all these horrors in the intoxicating cup and sinful company and instead of going to the footstool of divine mercy, to implore forgiveness for the past and a new heart that I might avoid sin for the future I returned like the filthy dog to his vomit.” While still in Bombay, William sat down while working sentinel duty, which meant he could be punished with up to 400 lashes. After being sentenced to 300, he lied — claiming his indiscretion to be the fault of a new pair of shoes hurting his feet — and was let off. Around this time, some new recruits arrived from England and William befriended a lad called Joseph Lee, who had also lost his father at a young age. Lee would often tell him off for his drinking and gambling. But William said: “His generosity and concern for my welfare heightened my regard for him, though I could not be persuaded to relinquish my vicious ways.” Eventually, Lee distanced himself — fearing that hanging around with William would harm his chances of becoming a sergeant. When the regiment were in India in 1811, the officers were keen to keep the men from money because liquor was so cheap. Weekly clothes inspections were introduced because the men had taken to flogging their trousers, shoes and shirts for alcohol. “I was addicted to drunkenness as usual and gambling was my delight,” said William, who was sentenced to 700 lashes when he fell foul of the clothes rule, only to get this reduced to 300 when he feigned illness. In Bangalore, there was a mutiny. The men tipped over the barracks yard kettles from which they obtained their liquor, in protest

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at not being allowed to take it away with them to drink. The officers wanted to limit them to drinking it there. The commanding officer was alarmed. He ordered a piquet of 100 soldiers — ten from each company — to restore order. He also stopped their liquor licence altogether for the day — which led to the men hatching a plan to seize the lot. “The men had agreed that during this stir, they would keep sober and behave properly to the noncommissioned officers, but they broke through their own rule,” said William, who had been drinking for four or five days straight by this point. The major saw them approach and quickly reported the matter to the governor. Commanderin-chief Sir T Hislop and General Hare were informed and arrived within days. William had not tipped kettles, but he feared he might be implicated from his well-known thirst and reputation. Fortunately for him, he was not among the 80 men confined in the guard house and garrison, 43 of whom were court martialled and two were eventually ordered to be shot. A pair of coffins were made, the fateful day arrived, the solemn procession took place and one of the men was executed. As the second was on his knees awaiting the same fate, William said, the brigade major galloped into the square waving a white handkerchief, having received a reprieve and the man would instead be transported for life — an alternative punishment which saw offenders sent to work in one of the colonies. On returning to Britain again, William learned that his mother had died. He fell ill for 20 days, acknowledged that he should devote himself to sobriety and God... but within days was intoxicated. He stayed for a few days with his old friend Lee in late 1819, and in the following spring he decided to walk from London to Banbury. It would be a lengthy and important journey on foot, ending in the hometown William had not seen for 24 years. By Watford, he had changed his mind about walking and hired a coach. For the first week or two back in Banbury, William behaved and went to church. The third weekend he spent in the pub. Laura Gardiner (below), archives and local studies supervisor at Rotherham Archives, said: “William Nightingale’s fantastic memoir is one of the best things I’ve ever read. “It’s part of our York and Lancaster collection. I don’t remember what made me get it out in the first place but we decided to start transcribing it, and everyone had a good laugh at it. “I don’t know how much of it is true, but I think it’s my favourite thing we’ve got because it’s just crackers. “If you want the memories of 24 years of service by a man who was constantly drunk, was a prisoner, believed dead as he passed out for 48 hours, who recalls mutinies, murders and infidelity on the regiment’s travels, then this is for you!”

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Participants can choose to support either simply to thank the NHS or the hospice, it will the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity or Rotherham Hospice, with both or- certainly be a night to remember.” Paula Figueira, income generation manager at ganisations hoping to raise thousands of the hospice, added: “We rely on our amazing pounds to enhance care in Rotherham.

Last year, 18 firewalkers — including Advertiser reporter Roland Sebestyen — took part, raising £8,000. This time there’s the added attraction of a glass walk challenge. Rachael Dawes, head of fundraising at the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Rotherham Hospice once again. “The atmosphere at last year’s event was brilliant and it was great to see people conquer their nerves as they faced the hot coals. “This year, we’ve gone one step further and added the extra challenge of walking on glass. “It’s not a fundraiser for the faint hearted! “Whether you’d like to take part in memory of a loved one, to celebrate a milestone birthday or

community of supporters to raise the £3 million it takes every year to keep providing vital end-oflife care for families in Rotherham.” The event costs £25 per person and will take place at Wickersley Cricket Club from 6pm on November 6. Walkers must be aged 18 or over and will undergo an hour of training with experts from Firewalk UK. To register and fundraise for the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity, visit https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/Fundraising/Fi re___Glass_Walk/. To register and fundraise for Rotherham Hospice, visit https://www.rotherhamhospice.org.uk/product/fire -and-glass-walk/.

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Table has new man at helm THE new head of a community-minded social group has told of his pride at taking on the role. Ben Chico is the new chairman of Rotherham Round Table, having taken over the role and its ceremonial chain from outgoing chairman Michael Upton. Long-time former chairman Dr Subbannan Sukumar is the group’s new president, succeeding Richard Ogley. Ben, who has been a member of Round Table since 2017, took on the top job at the annual general meeting

at the Three Horseshoes, which also marked the last meeting as a member by long-serving ex-chairman Matthew Ridsdale. Ben said: “Rotherham Round Table has been supporting our community since 1929 and I am proud to be the new chairman, alongside Dr Suku as president.” The group, which is open to membership for to men aged 18 to 45, is best-known for its annual Santa sleigh runs around large areas of the borough alongside Rotherham Sitwell Rotary and Rotherham 41 Club.

Ben added: “Our members all volunteer to support our Santa sleigh, which raised over £10,000 last year for local causes. “We also have fun as a group throughout the year and I would encourage anyone who would like to get involved and try something new to visit the Rotherham Round Table 24 Facebook page.” Anyone can apply for a community grant but the money must be spent in Rotherham. Email [email protected] for an application form.

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Oldest charity’s newest awards THE hard work and determination of a star apprentice and a top teacher have been recognised with awards from Rotherham’s oldest charity. The Feoffees of the Common Lands of Rotherham awarded their Level 3 apprenticeship award to Jasmine Harrison,

who works for maintenance firm Equans. A spokesperson for the charity said: “Since starting her course, Jasmine has developed significantly and she is described as approaching every task with interest and vigour. “Her employers believe she is a great asset to the team with

her infectious approach and determination to succeed, particularly so because she is in what is mainly a male workforce.” Jasmine, an apprentice electrician, was presented with her award by Nigel Elmhirst, the Feoffees Little Greave for 2022/23. The Feoffees’ teaching bursary award was made to Amy

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MEMORY LANE DOUBLE double trouble MUM Lesley Sheard admits she was “gobsmacked” when she discovered she was expecting twins... for the SECOND time. Lesley returned to her Wickersley Road home on Wednesday with latest arrivals Ruth Alice and Rhian Adele, who were born on Monday at

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Rotherham District General Hospital. She said: “The hospital told me it is very rare to have twins twice.” Graham and Lesley Sheard are pictured with twin daughters, Ella Louise (left) and Abbie Rose, who are holding baby sisters, Rhian Adele and Ruth

MORE than 20 schools in the borough are to take part in the McCains Junior Sprint Challenge as part of National School Meals Week. Deano the Dinosaur and children from Herringthorpe Junior School are pictured warming up for the event at Herringthorpe Stadium on Monday.

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LOOK at what the best dressed windows could be wearing this season. Fashion followers were treated to a show with a difference, as presented by It’s Curtains For You last Tuesday evening at Thurcroft’s Consort Hotel. But the clothes being modelled will not be gracing the streets of Rotherham. Everything on show was created using John Wilman curtain fabrics to breathtaking effect. With dance routines by the Janet Mitchell Dancers, professional models and a chance to raise funds for three charities, the emphasis was on fun. Around 250 people attended the show which raised £1,300 to benefit the Rotherham Hospice, NSPCC and Radio Nightingale and organisers say that the night was a huge success. Pictured (left to right) are models Michelle Gaffey Lindsey Redfearn (seated) Catherine Doherty and Dorothy Weaver.

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AN ASPIRING young Olympian is one step closer to achieving her dream of competing for Team GB as a professional ice skater. Lucy Hancock (10), of Bramley, won the juvenile ladies' rhythm and blues section at the 2013 Bracknell Ice Skating Club Open. Her winning ice dance means that she must triumph in just one more contest to qualify for the NISA British Open Championships at Ice Sheffield in June. Lucy began ice dancing just three years ago but she has skated to success under celebrity teachers Paul Chilcott and Mark Hanretty — who is among the professional skaters on ITV’s Dancing on Ice show.

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AN ORIGINAL pit wheel was unveiled this week as part of a memorial to honour former colliery workers. Just weeks after Rotherham’s last working coal mine was closed, ex-miners, schoolchildren and councillors gathered at the site of the former Silver-

wood Colliery in Thrybergh to reveal the £10,000 lasting tribute. The memorial, at Hollings Lane, was funded in partnership by Thrybergh, Dalton and Ravenfield parish councils to commemorate miners who worked at the colliery as well as those

who lost their lives. It was officially unveiled by the Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Dave Pickering, on Wednesday to coincide with International Workers’ Day which celebrates the Labour movement and groups campaigning for better working conditions.

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Subbuteo celebrato! MR. J. Brown, Yorkshire Subbuteo Representative, presents the senior and junior “Coopers Subbuteo Challenge” cups to finalist winners lan Jackson (left), senior champion, and Paul Lancashire, junior, after the play-off at Coopers Toy Store last Saturday.

Hello to a new school THE official opening of Canklow Woods Primary School next Tuesday will be a proud event for Rotherham Corporation and the town in general. For the school was conceived by the Education Committee and its Department, designed and supervised by the Borough Architect, built by the Corporation’s Building Works Department and landscaped by the Parks Department. Work began in June, 1970, on the school site, to the East of Canklow Road. It was a difficult site to work on, because of the sloping, stony ground, involving deep excavations into the bank to make room for the two-tier building.

A VERY special event took place in Queen’s Ward at Rotherham Hospital, Doncaster Gate, on Wednesday. It took the form of a presentation to Judo fanatic Sharon Revill — and it was just the tonic she needed on the road to recovery. An accident near her home at East Herringthorpe led to 10-years-old Sharon going into hospital with an eye injury, which meant that she would not be able to attend Judo lessons for a few weeks. Then her instructor, Mr. Lawrence Pritchard, stepped in to cheer her up. He visited Sharon and presented her with her latest award, her 10th mon green belt – quite an achievement for a girl of her age.

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Good crop of allotment fans THE number of allotment holders in Rotherham has risen by 25 per cent since Britain’s entry into the Common Market — and the rush for land hasn’t stopped yet. Many local societies have growing waiting lists, and the increase in the price of food is the main reason for the upsurge in interest. If the trend continues, local allot-

ment chiefs will be asking the Borough Council for more land for their members. The warning came this week from 77-years-old Mr. John Coley, secretary of the Rotherham and District Allotments and Gardens Council. He said that in some cases such as Eastwood the number of tenants had increased by 50 per cent.

100 YEARS AGO Advertiser, May 5, 1923

Strenuous service ends for Insp ‘Jack’ WITH the retirement from the Rotherham Borough Police Force, on Monday next, of Inspector John Edward Harrison, an eventful police career is brought to a close, for “Jack” Harrison, as he is familiarly known by the inhabitants of Rotherham, can look back upon 26 years’ strenuous service. Joining the Force as a constable on 7th May, 1897, he commenced his duties at a time when there was a good deal more crime in the borough than at present prevails, and he soon established for himself the reputation of being one of the most fearless members of the Force. In a word, he was always prepared to tackle anything and anybody, and when, in June, 1907, he was raised to the rank of sergeant the promotion was very popularly regarded, inasmuch as it came as

tardy recognition of valuable services in the interests of the public. He was then placed in charge of the detective department, which he brought to a high state of efficiency, and further promotion was forthcoming in September, 1916, when he was made inspector, which rank he still holds.

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Diploma proves sweet music for Rotherham Miss AT THE recent examination of the London College of Music, held at Rotherham on April 19th, Miss Iris Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith, of Whiston, achieved another musical success in attaining the licentiate diploma which entitles her to use the letters L.L.C.M. This is the second diploma Miss Smith has gained in twelve months.

Fun and frolics for May Day

MAY Day was not allowed to pass unobserved at Maltby, where it was set apart for a carnival, athletic sports, etc., in aid of the Maltby Main Prize Band. The Colliery Institute football ground was kindly lent for the occasion, and despite the threatening weather there was a large attendance. There were competitions of various kinds and the children were not forgotten, an ex-

cellent sports programme being provided for them. The “tit-bit” of the afternoon was a jazz band contest, for which nine bands entered. A competition for the best female impersonator caused much amusement, and some of the competitors were extraordinarily clever. The winners were Mr. G. Frith and Mr. Calland.

EVENTS on May 4: 1471 – Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Tewkesbury: Edward IV defeats a Lancastrian Army and kills Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales. 1493 – Pope Alexander VI divides the New World between Spain and Portugal along the Line of Demarcation. 1776 – Rhode Island becomes the first American colony to renounce allegiance to King George III. 1904 – The United States begins construction of the Panama Canal. 1926 – The UK general strike begins. 1927 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated. 1953 – Ernest Hemingway wins the Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man and the Sea. 1973 – The 108-storey Sears Tower in Chicago is topped out at 1,451ft as the world’s tallest building. 1979 – Margaret Thatcher becomes the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 2000 – Ken Livingstone becomes the first Mayor of London (an office separate from that of the Lord Mayor of London). 2019 – The inaugural all-female motorsport series, W Series, takes place at Hockenheimring. The race was won by Jamie Chadwick, who would go on to become the inaugural season’s champion. q Born: 1929 – Audrey Hepburn, Belgian-British actress and humanitarian (d. 1993) 1967 – Kate Garraway, English journalist 1978 – Igor Biscan, Croatian footballer 1981 – Eric DjembaDjemba, Cameroon footballer 1987 – Cesc Fàbregas, Spanish footballer 1989 – Rory McIlroy, Northern Irish golfer q Died: 1984 – Diana Dors, English actress (b. 1931) 2009 – Dom DeLuise, American actor, director, and producer (b. 1933) 2012 – Adam Yauch, American rapper and director (b. 1964)

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Drive­through Popeye’s Parkgate opening date Boost for Mayor’s charities HOME-made cakes and crafts were on offer and a tombola was held in the main entrance at Rotherham Hospital to support the Mayor of Rotherham’s charities. All the funds raised from the spring fair will be split equally be-

tween Cllr Tajamal Khan’s chosen charities — the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity, Shiloh, Rotherham Cancer Care Centre and Rotherham United Community Sports Trust, representatives of which are pictured with the Mayor at the event.

Takeaway refused again A DEVELOPER has returned with a second bid to build a takeaway at the former site of the Foljambe pub. Rotherham Council rejected the previous proposals in June 2022 over the potential for noise and general disturbance for neighbours. The applicant said in its second proposal that opening hours would be from 5pm to midnight because of the position of the site “in relation to local schools.” But the bid was refused again, with RMBC citing the location —

280 metres from High Greave Junior and Infant School — and concerns about smell and noise for residents living nearby. A spokesperson for the authority added: “No extraction details for the proposed use have been provided and it is considered unlikely that the site would effectively be able to demonstrate compliance with any odour conditions due to the height of the proposed building being substantially lower than the surrounding two or three-storey residential properties.”

AN AMERICAN fast food chain has revealed the date it will open its first drivethrough diner at a Rotherham retail park. The latest branch of Louisiana based fried-chicken empire Popeyes will begin trading at Parkgate Shopping on May 15. Back in November, the Advertiser reported that the US chicken chain would take over the longstanding KFC unit.

Popeyes currently has 23 UK branches operating, with the hopes of adding a further five to its portfolio by the end of the year. The 104-seat restaurant will have outside seating, a dual-ordering lane and a car park to cater for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tom Crowley, Popeyes UK chief executive, said: “We’re hugely excited to be opening our

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Funders find out for themselves STAFF from an anti-violence group visited foster carers to see how their funding was making a difference. Members of South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit were welcomed to a fortnightly support group run by Rotherham Foster Carers’ Association. The FCA was set up to support local foster carers and the children they look after and has members from across the

county. Graham Jones, head of the SYVRU, said: “I’m pleased that the VRU has been able to support their work through our Violence Reduction Fund, which has allowed the association to set up its fortnightly support group. “This aims to build children’s confidence and resilience, developing good relationships and peer support, providing a range of fun activities, and helping to develop life skills.”

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Extra cash to help tackle ASB problems

POLICING czar Dr Alan Billings welcomed a £2.4 million windfall to boost crimefighting and community safety.

The Home Office has announced that South Yorkshire is to receive extra funding to tackle anti-social behaviour.

South Yorkshire is one of ten police force areas identified as a pilot force for delivering initiatives set out in the government’s ASB Action Plan. The money will be provided to police and crime Commissioners to spend on initiatives to reduce and tackle ASB in their areas. It will be provided over the next two years with £1.2 million to be spent in 2023/24 and a further £1.2 million in 2024/25. Dr Billings, South Yorkshire’s police and crime commissioner, said: “We have seen increased concerns around certain types of ASB in South Yorkshire in recent years. “That is why one of the three priorities within my Police and Crime Plan is tackling crime and anti-social behaviour. “Whenever I go to community meetings, people invariably want to talk about ASB as much as, if not more than, crime. “It is the relentless nature of ASB

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that gets people down and the sheer amount of resource needed to deal effectively with it. “This funding is very welcome and will help us to do more in order to tackle ASB, which we know causes harm and anxiety within communities and businesses. “I expect to see, as a minimum, more patrolling by police in ASB hot spots, especially in the evenings. I also want to see the police telling communities and victims of ASB what they are doing, to reassure them. “Some types of ASB are matters for the local authority and others as much as the police, which is why we must all work together. “I will be working closely with the Chief Constable and the community safety partnerships within all four districts in the coming weeks to determine how this money can be best spent to reduce levels of ASB and to make people feel safer.” Details of the Government’s AntiSocial Behaviour Action Plan can be seen at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/action-plan-to-crackdown-on-anti-social-behaviour.

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was just closed,” said Gemma. “They never did anything to it so we sent an email to the owners and they came back with a really good price. “It is just Susan and I, and we have fully refurbished it all.” Gemma said the process had been “very stressful and emotional”, adding: “We both enjoyed working there — we were gutted when it got closed. “We have put everything into it — blood, sweat and tears. “We are really excited.”

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ARE you Rotherham’s best apprentice or do you employ him or her? If so, we want to hear from you. We would love to receive your nomination for our Rotherham Apprentice of the Year 2023 competition, in partnership with the Rotherham Investment and Development Office (RIDO) and the Business Growth Board. The competition is being backed by our sponsors Aesseal, Mears, RDASH, Equans, GXO, and MTL. For the winners of the contest, there is a prize which will be presented at an awards ceremony to be held later in the year at the New York Stadium in Rotherham.

We want as many companies or individuals to nominate themselves or an employee for the awards. Once the entries are in, we will have a finals event when an independent judging panel will select the winners of the Intermediate, Advanced, Higher or Degree Level Apprentice of the Year awards. The deadline for entries is June 23, with finalists being interviewed by our independent judging panel in early August. Full details can be found and entries submitted via the link on the www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk website, or you can contact Kim Ollivent on 07410 900578 to get a blank nomination form.

We are also looking for partners (education and training providers and employers) to promote this initiative. For potential sponsorship partners, this year offers more weeks of promotion for their company. Benefits include association with a new high-profile award, improved brand awareness in the apprentice market, the opportunity to be part of a positive initiative for young people and businesses in Rotherham, and the chance to use the awards logo on your own promotional material. If you would like to become a sponsorship partner or find out more about the benefits, contact Kim Ollivent on 07410 900578.

‘I enjoyed my apprenticeship’ CASE STUDY: Alex Garner WHEN Alex Garner left school he decided an apprenticeship was the way to go — and it paid dividends, because three years on he has secured a role as a team secretary in the NHS. Alex (20), of Bramley, Rotherham, started his apprenticeship with NHS Rotherham in September 2017 after leaving Maltby Comprehensive School. His one-year apprenticeship was in business administration and after completing it he started looking for a job and soon secured a temporary administrative assistant role at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). Since joining RDaSH, which provides a range of mental health, community and learning disability services, he moved through the ranks, from a temporary worker to securing a range of permanent posts including administration assistant at Centenary Clinic in the town centre, before covering a secondment as team secretary at Ferham Clinic, Kimberworth. He then secured a promotion and a permanent role at Swallownest Court, Rotherham as a team secretary and senior administration assistant. Alex said: “I really enjoyed my apprenticeship – I gained new qualifications while I was doing the job. I got six hours per week to study and you can develop the skills you are learning about in your job role. You also earn while you learn.” You can hear Alex talk about his apprenticeship here: youtu.be/e1PG5G9sszU

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The life of Frankie A CRITICALLY-acclaimed play looking at the secret love life of a much-loved comic is set to be performed at Rotherham Civic Theatre next month. The two-hander play, titled Howerd’s End, is written by writer and actor Mark Farrelly from Sheffield and tells the backstage story of the late Frankie Howerd. Mark began writing the show in 2014 and it has since gone on to be performed more than 100 times throughout the country. He said: “I know a lot of people in Rotherham which makes it really nice to bring it to somewhere near home territory.” The play examines the life of iconic comedian Howerd, whose career spanned half a century, from his performances on stage to his life behind the scenes. The writer added: “Frankie was not in any case comfortable with who he was — his whole comedy was about his awkwardness. “It invites the audience to see where his comedy came from and how real it actually was.” Mark says the play looks at a very powerful story from a different perspective — one very few people know. He is accompanied on stage by actor, Simon Cartwright, who plays the role of the comedian, while Mark plays Dennis Heymer, Howerd’s secret lover

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of 41 years. Mark said: “Simon can do what nobody else can — he can convincingly be Frankie Howerd on stage and off, going to very emotional places.” The role of Dennis Heymer intrigued Mark a lot, saying he really liked the idea of playing a character who not many people know about. He added: “I wanted to taking this shadowy figure and make him very compelling and powerful.” Stannington-born Mark set the play in Howerd’s Somerset house, with Dennis welcoming the audience in to a living museum as he did after the comedian died. Talking about the success of his creation, Mark said: “It’s very satisfying after taking the risk to keep it all totally under my control. “With this play I knew early on that it worked but I’ll never take success for granted.” The play comes to the Civic Theatre on May 12 and will last for 80 minutes, without a break. “The absence of an interval is very deliberate,” said Mark. “We don’t want to give the audience a breather — you cast a spell and you hold it. “It creates a vibe and the characters themselves are aware they’re under great time pressure.”

Run away to the ‘circus’ STYLE: Self Esteem

ROTHERHAM-born popstar Self Esteem has been revealed as the headline act for a hotlyanticipated “circus” of music. The singer, whose real name is Rebecca Taylor, was a member of Dinnington Operatic Society before pursuing a music career which has seen her nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. She is top of the bill for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus at Don Valley Bowl on September 2 as part of the three-day event. Australian indie-electro-pop band Confidence Man, Drag Race UK break-out star Bimini and the Yorkshire Arctic Monkeys tribute Arctic Numpties have all been signed up for the circus themed spectacular, the opening night of which will feature Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Happy Mondays, The Cribs, The Joy Formidable and Somebody's Child. Details of the line-up for Sunday, September 3 are still to be announced. Self Esteem revealed she had played a big part in planning the event, saying: “I’ve also curated my actual dream line up to join me. I am genuinely deeply excited.” Tickets for the circus are now on sale at www.rocknrollcircus.co.uk.

A great way to find a pen pal AHOY there, ship mates! Schools in Yorkshire are being encouraged to help pupils discover the magic of pen pals in a new campaign to mark forthcoming National Stationery Week. The Pen Pals 4 Pupils project will link children in Years 3 to 5 with their peers in other parts of the country, offering them a safe way to exchange handwritten letters and build lifelong friendships. The campaign — which is backed by radio presenter and bestselling children’s author Chris Smith —has been launched by stationery company Maped Helix. Schools that sign up for Pen Pals 4 Pupils will also have the opportunity to attend a free creative writing masterclass with Chris, delivered by Maped Helix in conjunction with Authors Aloud UK. There will also be the chance to win prizes, including products from the stationery company’s ranges. Chris Smith wrote the hugely popu-

lar Kid Normal books alongside fellow BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James and has gone on to write other children’s books of his own, including Super Ghost and Frankie Best Hates Quests. Chris said: “Almost all of my generation had a pen pal and many can still remember the joy of receiving those letters through the post. “I hope Pen Pals 4 Pupils helps to reignite that magic and encourages young people to get writing.” Lianne Fletcher, head of marketing at Maped Helix, said: “We want to encourage young people to take a digital detox and get creative, forging a genuine bond with another child in the process. “Handwriting is still an essential skill and it’s important children use pen and paper as much as possible, as well as engaging their imagination.” Schools can sign up for Pen Pals 4 Pupils for free until Thursday, May 11 by visiting www.mapedhelix.co.uk.

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Stage star joins up AN ACTOR and singer with regional roots and connections is swapping the West End for South Yorkshire to bring extra star quality to a local charity’s musical event. Coronation Street favourite Wendi Peters and Sheffield’s Aladdin star Matt Croke are already confirmed to top the bill for A Night at the Musicals, South Yorkshire youth homelessness charity Roundabout’s fundraising showcase of community theatre talent. They will now be joined on stage at The Crucible in Sheffield by actor and singer Bradley Judge — currently touring in hit musical Sister Act with Lesley Joseph, following a successful run at London’s Hammersmith Apollo starring soul singer Beverley Knight. His other London and touring appearances include Hairspray, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hair, Grease and Pip-

pin along with a host of pantomime and concert appearances. Bradley grew up in West Yorkshire but has strong links with Sheffield and Rotherham as his grandmother is acclaimed amateur singer and actor Christine Ayres. Christine, who sang with Maltby Operatic Society and South Yorkshire Opera, has organised numerous local shows for charities over the years, and Bradley previously returned to Rotherham to perform at her fundraising Variety Party Night for Rotherham Hospice at Dinnington Resource Centre

last December. Also confirmed to appear following their acclaimed performances at last year’s show are X Factor and Tram-

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Dance pair wow contest judges TEENAGE dance stars Ruma Baker and Christopher Buttle were hailed as “incredible” after making their mark in style at a prestigious international contest. The talented pair, from Wickersley and Clifton respectively, made it to the final six couples out of 120 competing at the WDC/AL European Championships 2023 & Junior Dance Festival at the Blackpool Winter Gardens They were the only UK junior couple to make the finals in the following categories: Junior Latin 5-Dance; Junior Samba and Junior Viennese Waltz. Ruma’s mum Lisa, who witnessed the couple in action, said their results were “really quite incredible”. The star duo will be back in Blackpool again this weekend as they represent Team GB at the Open Worlds King Charles Coronation Cup at the seaside resort’s Tower Ballroom.

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AYLWARD Brian "Bry" Passed peacefully at Rotherham Hospice on April 18th with his family by his side, aged 72 years. Dearly beloved husband to Christine, dad to Sarah and the late Darren. Much loved grandad to Leah, Liam, Darren and Philip -Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral to be held on Tuesday May 16th, 2023, 2pm at Rotherham Crematorium. Following the service Bry's family warmly welcome you to share your memories of Bry at the Three Horseshoes, Wickersley. Family flowers only. There will be a collection in memory of Brian towards Rotherham Hospice. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Wickersley 01709 533365

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FLANAGAN Margaret Rose Passed away peacefully at Moorgate Croft Care Home on April 20th 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved mum to Stephen and Andrew, mother-in-law to Sandra and Karen, Nan to Mandy, Scott and Alex, Great Nanna to Dylan, Amber and Ebony. Will be forever missed and always in our hearts. The funeral will be at Rotherham Crematorium on Wednesday May 10th at 9:30am. Further enquiries to: Funeral Directors G. E. Foers & Co Phone: 0114 269 2835

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Passed away peacefully on 16th April 2023, aged 76 years. Loving husband, father, and grandfather. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral to take place at Rotherham Crematorium on Wednesday 10th May 2023, at 2pm. There will be a collection in memory of Stephen towards the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 105 Bawtry Road, Wickersley, S66 2BL, 01709 533365.

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JEPSON Bridget neé Szabo Bridget passed away with her family by her side on Thursday April 20th, 2023 at the age of 62 years. Bridget was a loving wife, mum, nanan and sister who will be forever missed. The funeral service will take place at Rotherham Crematorium on May 10th at 11am. xxx

PEARMAN Christopher Kevin Aged 62 years, son of Pam and George Pearman, formerly of 124 Rawmarsh Hill, Parkgate. Sadly passed away after a short illness on Thursday April 27th, 2023 at home in Alicante, Spain. The funeral will be held in Spain.

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LONG NORMAN GEORGE 07/07/1930 – 16/04/2023 Born in Ystradgynlais South Wales. Passed away peacefully on 16th April 2023 Aged 92. A much-loved Husband to the late Muriel & Partner to Sandra, Daddy, Grandad, Great Grandad. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all family and friends. Rest In Peace. Service will take place on 15th May 2023 @ 11am Rotherham Crematorium and the family will be celebrating his life at the Earl of Strafford, Hooton Roberts. Donations in lieu of flowers to Parkinson’s UK & Dementia UK

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Passed away at Roche Abbey Care Home on Tuesday March 28th, 2023 aged 90 years. The funeral service will take place at St Bartholomew's Parish Church, Maltby on Thursday May 11th, 2023 at 11.00am followed by burial at Maltby Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Ernest for St Bartholomew's may be placed in the collection at church or sent c/o Jeremy Neal Funeral Directors,17-19 Morrell St, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7LL. All enquiries to 01709 815959.

MORRISON Helen Peacefully in Broom Lane Care Home on April 19th, aged 85 years. Loving wife of William and a much loved dad of Robert, Alan and John. Funeral service will take place at The United Reformed Church, Herringthorpe on Tuesday May 9th at 10:00am followed by cremation at Rotherham Crematorium.

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VEITCH Audrey (nee Parkinson) Passed away peacefully after a short illness on April 25th 2023 aged 88 years Much loved wife of Reg Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Nigel, Julie, Robert & Sue and adored Grandma of Carly, Lauren & Emily “Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday” Sadly missed and forever in our thoughts

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OY ‘Chubby’ Brown is an enigma but certainly not in the Marcel Marceau meaning of the word.

Chase reporter CHRIS BRAYFORD goes to see controversial comic Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown. But was it an enjoyable experience?

fundraising efforts to highlight his humanitarian and caring side. Nothing could have shouted “I’m a really great guy, not a racist” any more than this. The 78-year-old comedian, real name Royston The show was supposed to start at 7.30pm but Vasey from Middlesbrough, continues to provoke I was rather startled when a Eurovision-styled controversy with his humour filled with endless duo came out singing old 80s rock songs. The racism, sexism, misogyny and furore against sounds were like a screaming cat that had had liberal values. its tail stood on. But Chubby was nowhere to be But he performs in a world which has changed seen and I had to ask myself, “what on earth is since his early days growing up in a struggling happening?” post-war Britain, where we still ruled vast After scream-gate finished, there was an colonies, racism was rife and women were interval of around 15 minutes until the main man expected to be domesticated housewives and came to the stage. nothing else. No more than 30 seconds had passed before Chubbs’ world view is very much of its time, Chubbs started with the ‘f’ and ‘c’ words on spawned on the comedy circuit of the 1970s, but repeat. today gender equality, sexual liberation and He also made jokes about women he really, racial justice are features that most people want. really, really liked and some who he didn’t. Fair play to Brown, he is still touring the Out came the jokes about a racist black country and attracting punters but his comedic puppet accompanied by some loud irritating style flirting on the fringes of outrage has finally accent, a bit like the Budweiser advert “Wazzup”. pushed venue managers such as Sheffield City There were also a lot of oversexualised jokes Trust to cancel his shows. and songs demeaning to women and men which Other venues in Morecambe and Cheltenham weren’t funny. have followed suit believing that his comedy He was purposefully stirring the crowd to doesn’t “share their values”. snigger and dismiss anyone who was a “lefty Most recently, Durham County Council liberal”. became the latest proprietor to cancel the The audience cackled every time comedian. Chubby moved and uttered a word in But opinion splits on the issue that bizarre outfit he wears at every with his many adoring fans gig. “I’d like to agree coming to his rescue spouting The crowd was barking with with Brown that in that Brown is a victim of “cancel laughter. It was like a hypnotist some way you can simply culture”. had entrapped them to laugh at choose to stay away if you He has over 536,000 racist and homophobic jokes are offended so as not to followers on social media for over an hour. They loved it. spoil other people’s which gives an indication of his I also didn’t know the price of enjoyment. But don’t popularity. Almost every social admission included a strip demean people as a media post garners over 1,000 tease. ploy for a joke.” likes and comments with some The big man stripped down to treating Brown as the messiah nothing but his meat and two veg reincarnated. Or is he just a very while the ‘You Can Leave Your Hat On’ naughty boy, as Monty Python famously said? song came on. When I say you could see He still performs in front of large audiences everything, I mean you could see everything. I across the country. Wath’s Montgomery Hall was more than ready to leave. management team backed the comedian when It just wasn’t for me. he performed two shows in March, stating that Comedians are there to take a swipe at people should have a choice when attending his everyday life and make it seem funny. But should gigs. it be done in such a way to hurt people’s feelings Brown himself says his routine is “just and cause ridicule? comedy” with no intention to offend — even Look back at the Chris Rock and Will Smith though he does. York’s Barbican Theatre said Oscars incident last year when Rock made a joke “legendary Chubby Brown may not be everyone’s about Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia. cup of tea, but a lot of people like tea”. Was it right for Smith to react by slapping With all the wrangling about his comedy, I Rock? Absolutely not. But I do understand where thought I needed to go and see for myself what the anger came from due to an ill-conceived joke. all the commotion was, having never seen him I’d like to think we have moved forward in a perform live. society that is very different and more Was he as bad as people say or quite the progressive than the 1970s that forged Chubby opposite? Brown. My destination was the Grimsby Auditorium. Do I agree that people should be cancelled? It Actually, I covered Chubbs for quite some time all depends on who, what, where, when and why. as a Grimsby Telegraph reporter. He lives in I’d like to agree with Brown that in some way Tetney, North Lincolnshire, and we worked with you can simply choose to stay away if you are him on fly-tipping issues, the disgruntled resident offended so as not to spoil other people’s pictured next to a big pile of rubbish. He’s a enjoyment. But don’t demean people as a ploy really nice person away from the comedy for a joke. routine, I’m told, not god-like but pleasant. Shouldn’t it be everyone’s right to feel Very different from the vulgar comfortable with who they are? character he takes on when Brown did make me feel uncomfortable — I just performing. felt like I shouldn’t find what he said funny, and I Prior to the show, didn’t. It goes too far and feels more like a tirade screens around about sexism and race than anything else. the stage Venues should be respected if they no longer showed wish to book Brown to perform. If they feel his pictures of comedy isn’t progressive enough to meet Chubby modern values of equality and respect, that’s in fine. I doubt Chubbs will care as long as some venues still welcome him. But perhaps he has had us fooled all along. He starred in 1993 sci-fi film U.F.O in which he plays himself — a comedian who is caught by aliens and put on trial for crimes against women with his “unapologetic misogyny”. Maybe he is indeed a being from a different planet who is having the last laugh on all of us.

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OVIE fans are in for a treat at an iconic venue this summer — with the chance to watch the stars of the silver screen under the stars of the evening sky with an outdoor cinematic experience.

The Luna Cinema, the UK’s number one outdoor cinema experience, is bringing a lineup of award-winning films, family favourites and feel-good classics to venues across the country, including Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. Luna’s summer screening programme for August includes award-winning blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, last year’s sequel to the 1986 film Top Gun which sees Tom Cruise reprise his starring role as the naval aviator. Also coming to the big screen in Bakewell with Chatsworth as the backdrop for high-end cinematic magic will be those ‘Summer Nights’ of Grease, the 1978 musical romantic comedy film starring high school sweethearts John Travolta as Danny and Olivia NewtonJohn as Australian transfer student Sandy. Pride and Prejudice, the 2005 drama based on Jane Austen’s 1813 novel, will also

We know that fans can’t wait to be back under the stars at one of our iconic venues this season, and there is no better way to kick-start the summer.

be shown in the grounds of the country house with Keira Knightley in the lead role of Elizabeth Bennet, while Matthew Macfadyen plays romantic interest Mr Darcy. Each screening is said to offer “the best quality audio and visuals for an immersive and unforgettable evening under the stars”. Chatsworth is one of more than 30 breathtaking locations across the country, all offering over 130 open-air cinema screenings. Onsite options for food and drink will include The Luna Cinema bar with its new for 2023 sponsor, Malfy Gin, or guests can bring their own picnic for feasting with friends or date night dining. George Wood, founder of The Luna Cinema, said: “Since 2008, we’ve had over a million visitors attend our screenings with The Luna Cinema serving as the best example of open-air cinema in the UK. “We know that fans can’t wait to be back under the stars at one of our iconic venues this season, and there is no better way to kick-start the summer. “As well as offering world-class screenings, The Luna Cinema serves as a social experience which allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in the highest form of cinematic magic. “We’re known for our outstanding, historical venues and our 2023 programme consists of more than 30 stunning sites, which are guaranteed to create a night to remember. “With the inclusion of films like Top Gun: Maverick alongside every classic film you can imagine, we have a programme at Chatsworth House which will offer something for everyone.” Pride and Prejudice (certificate U) will be on Thursday, August 17, Top Gun: Maverick (12A) Friday 18, and Grease (PG) Saturday 19. All screening will start at 8.30pm with doors opening at 7pm. Capacities are limited and all tickets — with prices starting from £17.50 including booking fees — must be booked in advance from www.thelunacinema.com/cinema/.

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There isn’t a prize but you can check out how much you know, or perhaps challenge a friend or family member to see who gets the most points. To give you some help, each question has three options for an answer. Good luck! QUESTION 1: In which Yorkshire city was novelist and playwright J B Priestley born? A) Leeds B) Bradford C) Wakefield

QUESTION 6: The fans of which football team are known for waving an inflatable haddock at matches? A) Grimsby Town B) Boston United C) Plymouth Argyll

QUESTION 2: Which of these was NOT a novel by J B Priestley? A) Angel Pavement B) The Good Companions C) Burmese Days

QUESTION 7: The chough is a member of which bird family? A) Hawks B) Crows C) Pigeons

QUESTION 3: In which Irish city is the novel Ulysses by James Joyce set? A) Cork B) Limerick C) Dublin

QUESTION 8: On which London Underground line are the stations Brixton, Pimlico, Seven Sisters and Walthamstow Central? A) Northern Line B) Central Line C) Victoria Line

QUESTION 4: And on what day of the year does the action in Ulysses happen? A) May 16 B) June 16 C) July 16

QUESTION 9: And which of these stations is NOT on the London Underground’s Northern Line? A) Tottenham Court Road B) London Bridge C) Elephant & Castle

QUESTION 5: And what is that day known as each year to James Joyce fans? A) Bloomsday B) Joyceday C) Ulysses Day

QUESTION 10: How many stations are there on the Moscow Metro, that city’s underground system? A) 146 B) 201 C) 229

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HE BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises, hosted by Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, are set to take place on May 14.

As the Official Champagne Partner and Official Wine Partner to BAFTA, Taittinger and Villa Maria are offering a prize to Chase readers to celebrate the awards: Taittinger Brut Réserve NV, Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc and Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir with a prize value of around £100. Champagne Taittinger and Villa Maria are two of the Awards Partners in their 21st and 14th year respectively. Champagne Taittinger has been the Official Champagne Partner to BAFTA for 21 years and is proud to support the Academy. Taittinger Brut Réserve is the celebratory toast for all the Academy awards and is available by the glass in BAFTA’s home at 195 Piccadilly. With Vitalie Taittinger at the helm, it is one of the few top Champagne houses to remain owned and actively managed by the eponymous family. This is now the 14th year that Villa Maria’s wines have been served and enjoyed at all BAFTA award ceremonies. Villa Maria wines are effortlessly balanced, elegant and approachable. The

wines are the perfect accompaniment to all of the Academy’s prestigious events. Taittinger Brut Reserve (BAFTA label) NV — RRP £68.25 — is the exclusive label to BAFTA. The non-vintage without BAFTA label is available at Asda, Ocado, Tesco, Waitrose, Coop, Fortnum and Mason, John Lewis, Luvians, Amps, champagnedirect.com, thechampagnecompany.com, Just Champagne, and The Wine Press. Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc — RRP £14.65 — is stocked by Majestic, and Sainsburys. Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir — RRP £17.30 — is available at Majestic, Sainsburys, and Waitrose. You can win this great prize by answering this question: How many years has Villa Maria been the Official Wine Partner to BAFTA? Email your answer with your name and address to BAFTA Wine Competition at antony.clay@rotherhamadvertiser. co.uk by noon on Friday, May 12. The competition is only open to readers aged 18 or over,

QUICK QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. B) Bradford 2. C) Burmese Days 3. C) Dublin 4. B) June 16 5. A) Bloomsday 6. A) Grimsby Town 7. B) Crows 8. C) Victoria Line 9. A) Tottenham Court Road 10. C) 229 WHO AM EYE?: A: Robert Downey Jr B: Lady Gaga C: Davina McCall,

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SPARKLING WINE TO TOAST THE CORONATION Chase wine expert DAVID CLAY looks to our home nation to celebrate a rare and historic occasion.

Chapel Down English Rosé 12.5pc (Majestic £14.99)

from the 2010 vintage, stored in cool cellars for eight years to develop very fine bubbles, intense biscuity flavours and finesse.

Nyetimber Classic Cuvee 12pc (Waitrose, Majestic, M&S £28.99)

We are well-known for English and Welsh still white wine, which is improving all the time, but now more and more outstanding British sparkling wines are appearing, mostly using the Champagne grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and with Nyetimber’s Classic Sparkling Wine beating French Champagne, are we now heading to be the home of the world’s greatest sparkling wines? The circle of limestone which passes through Champagne, Paris and the North and South Downs of southern England plus the chalk which extends northwards as far as Yorkshire and other good sand and gravel areas leaves many thousands of acres suitable for growing and producing good wines. As the climate warms more northern areas come into play and the extra warmth makes it harder in Champagne areas. The French, such as Taittinger, have already started buying land and producing wine in areas such as Kent. Here are some excellent English sparkling wines to have a go at: Specially Selected Lyme Block Brut Reserve- Bowler and Brolley 12pc (Aldi £15.99) Lemon and green apple palate. Bramble Hill Sparkling wine 11pc (M&S/Ocado £16) From a blend of mainly Chardonnay, with some Bacchus, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, this is lively gooseberry. Chapel Down Sparkling Bacchus 2021 (Majestic £17.99, Waitrose £15.99) Josh Donaghay-Spire has produced this tropical, floral and crisp sparkler with aromas that hint of pineapple, grapefruit and elderflower. Balfour 1503 Brut 12pc (Majestic £17.99 mixed six) A crisp, toasty fizz made by Owen and Fergus Elias of Hush Heath in Kent. Grapes used are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Balfour 1503 Foxwood Cuvee 11.5pc (Coop £17.50) As good as much pricier Champagnes, made from Chardonnay and hinting of orchard fruit, some yeastiness, crisp and fresh. Lovely. Chapel Down Sparkling Bacchus 2020/21 (Waitrose £ 15.99, Majestic £17.99) A nose of pineapple and grapefruit with a tropical and crisp palate. Winemaker Josh Donaghay-Spire. The Best English Sparkling Brut 2010 11.5pc (Morrisons £20) Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grape varieties. From wines

David Clay has been a member of various wine clubs, travelled extensively round the world visiting growers and vineyards and attended many trade and press tastings. He has now been writing wine columns for the Rotherham Advertiser group for over 21 years.

Renishaw Hall Sparkling Seyval Blanc 12.5pc (Waitrose £23.99, Mitchells £27.49) Seyval Blanc is a hybrid wine grape variety grown mainly in England and the east coast of America. Its vines ripen early and are suited to fairly cool climates. A fine fizz with a steady stream of bubbles. Hints of lemon zest and brioche dominate the nose whilst the palate offers rich biscuity flavours. Hattingley Valley Classic Cuvee, Hampshire 12pc (Waitrose £23.99) This is

Hattingley Valley Classic Cuvee, Hampshire 12pc (Waitrose £23.99)

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ITH the coronation of King Charles this month, what better time to celebrate English bubbly?

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LEIGH DE VRIES of ROAR (Rotherham Open Arts Renaissance) meets artists who are contributing to a fascinating exhibition in the heart of Rotherham.

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HROUGHOUT human history, art has proven to be a powerful tool that can stimulate our minds, challenge our perspectives, and evoke emotions we didn’t even know we had.

Whether it’s through paintings, sculptures, music, or literature, the arts have a unique ability to transform and enrich the human experience. The impact of art goes far beyond mere entertainment, as it has the power to connect people from different backgrounds, inspire creativity, and foster empathy and understanding. ROAR, a non-profit organisation based in Westgate Chambers in Rotherham town centre, are committed to harnessing this power by promoting and supporting the arts and creative practices in our town. They believe that creativity is a fundamental human right and a key to inspiring change. Through their innovative and inclusive grassroots projects, they strive to engage the community and transform the cultural life of the town through creative expression. One of ROAR’s exciting initiatives is the thirdspace gallery at Rotherham Market, a vibrant and dynamic creative hub that provides a platform for local and regional artists to showcase their work and connect with the community.

The gallery hosts a range of workshops, exhibitions, and events that cater to various interests, from visual art to music, poetry, and photography. ROAR’s latest exhibition, Curiosities, at thirdspace gallery, features the unique and unconventional works of our talented Rotherham artists Amanda Daley (Minx Designs), Chris Bilton, Margaret Hall, Ken Horne, Alan Jackson (CuSi Sounds), and Lombutroup. We spent some time getting to know each of the artists and their distinctive pieces in this interesting exhibition that guarantees to leave you mesmerised, featuring eccentric sculptures, mind-bending paintings, and thought-provoking installations. If you’re looking for a thought-provoking and immersive art experience in Rotherham, the Curiosities exhibition at the thirdspace gallery is not to be missed. Take some time to explore the works of these talented local artists and discover the power of creativity to inspire, connect, and transform. Located at Unit 50-51, Rotherham Market S65 1EL, from May 9 to June 2. ROAR invites you to join them for the grand opening on May 13 from 10am to 2pm, free of charge. Guests can enjoy drinks, snacks, and an interactive creative workshop suitable for all ages. So why not take a trip to Rotherham Market and immerse yourself in the creativity and inspiration of the thirdspace gallery?

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Chris Bilton is a multi-talented artist whose expertise spans across various mediums, including oils, watercolour, acrylic, pencil, pen and ink, pastels, film, photoshop, collages, abstract and fine art. Chris’s works often capture the essence of his surroundings, particularly woodland views and countryside collages, which evoke a sense of calmness and tranquillity. Chris’s skills extend beyond traditional art forms, as he is also a skilled sculptor who works with a range of materials such as stone, wood, metal, and mixed media. His pieces have been sold worldwide, showcasing their ability to connect with diverse audiences across the globe. With a 1:1 BA in English Literature and Theatre Studies, Chris is qualified to teach and mentor in the written word. As a published writer, Chris has written short stories, novelettes, poetry, and 12 plays that have been performed professionally on stage. His diverse range of experiences and expertise provide a unique perspective that informs their approach to art-making. Chris’s submission to the exhibition is a testament to his interest in contemporary art and his ability to perceive the world in a unique way.

Amanda ‘Minx’ Design is a self-taught mixed media and textile artist who has a deep love for fabrics and embellishments. She enjoys integrating these materials with recycled and repurposed objects to create unique pieces of art. Over the years, Amanda has been committed to learning new skills and techniques in different mediums, which has helped her to develop and grow her work. Amanda’s work serves as a form of protest against the political and social injustices that impact people’s lives on a daily basis. She is motivated by the desire to make a difference and hopes that her pieces will spark discussion and dialogue. For Amanda, if her work makes people stop and think, then she is satisfied. Amanda’s submission to the exhibition is a series of wire sculptures entitled “The Bride, The Bridesmaid, and Queen of Bloody Everything!” These mini sculptures incorporate recycled and found objects, as well as embroidery and weaving. Amanda thoroughly enjoys the process of creating these sculptures and loves to see how they evolve as she works on them.

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MEET THE ARTISTS #3:

CuSi Sound (Alan Jackson) You might have read about Cusi Sound in last month’s Chase Magazine feature. Alan Jackson started the CuSi Sound project with the aim of building DIY synthesiser modules, noise boxes, and effects units. His ultimate goal was to create electronic music using these devices. Alan decided to share his journey through the world of DIY synths with a global audience via the CuSi Sound YouTube channel. He has since attracted a large following of enthusiasts who share his passion for experimental electronic music. The focal point of the CuSi Sound project is the development of the Project XII modular synthesiser and the Modular Nights live studio performances. However, Alan has also embarked on side projects that take a more comprehensive approach to electronic music devices. CuSi Sound’s submission to the ‘Curiosities’ exhibition features three pieces that follow a common Victorian inventor theme. The Audio Generator Mk1 is a noise box that comprises a voltage-controlled oscillator, a low-frequency oscillator, an amplifier, and a speaker. The Stepping Sequence Control is used to play four-note sequences on the Audio Generator Mk1. The third piece, the Bug Jar, houses a dual oscillator and amplifier with a small speaker. The concept is based on the ‘dead bug’ technique of building electronic circuits by soldering components directly to the legs of silicon chips, resembling dead bugs. Turning the controls on the top of the jar can produce bug-like chirps and squeaks. The CuSi Sound project is an ongoing venture, and Alan invites others to join him on his exciting journey through the world of experimental electronic music. Artist links: Youtube: www.youtube.com/@CuSiSound Instagram: www.instagram.com/cusi.modular/ Bandcamp: https://cusisound.bandcamp.com/ Handle: @CuSiSound

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Margat Ha ne Art Margaret Hall is a self-taught artist who has dedicated her life to painting and drawing. Her preferred medium is acrylic, and

she enjoys painting local landscapes of the Dales and the Lake District, as well as scenes from Queensland, Australia in gouache. Margaret’s artistic interests are not limited to landscapes, however; she also creates story pictures and abstracts. She is actively involved with several artists’ groups and has exhibited her work extensively throughout West and South Yorkshire, both solo and as part of a group. Margaret also serves as the chairman of the Barnsley and District Art Society, where she encourages the local community to engage with their creative side. Margaret’s submission to the ‘Curiosities’ exhibition features four pieces that showcase her artistic range. The first is a mixed media drawing of a hawk moth, providing a close-up view of the intriguing creature. The second piece reinterprets the Greek myth of Medusa by depicting her as a modern middle-aged woman with snake hair, painted using watercolour and pencil. The third piece is an acrylic painting inspired by a microscope photo of the T killer cell, an essential part of the body’s defence against cancer. Finally, Margaret’s acrylic painting portrays a young dragon nervously exploring the world beyond its mother’s protection. Margaret’s artwork celebrates the natural world’s beauty, evoking a sense of wonder and awe in the viewer. Her work invites people to join her on a journey of discovery and creativity. Artist links: Web: www.margarethallfineart.com

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Ken Horne Ken is an artist who shuns the airs and graces of pretentious hyperbole. He prefers to describe his work simply as “cobbling stuff together”. However, if pressed further, he will acknowledge that he uses contrasting textures and materials to create works that convey a message and meaning. And, in the process of doing so, he finds great amusement. Ken’s creative process is a fascinating one. He takes seemingly disparate objects and textures, which to some may seem like discarded remnants of a forgotten era, and combines them in a way that brings them to life in new and exciting ways. His work is a testament to his ingenuity, resourcefulness, and the endless possibilities of art. One can imagine Ken huddled over his workbench, lost in thought as he surveys the pieces that lay before him. His hands deftly move from one object to the next, carefully considering how each element can be incorporated into his creation. He is a master of layering, building depth and complexity into his pieces that invite the viewer to explore and uncover their hidden depths. In Ken’s world, every object has a story to tell, and he is a masterful storyteller. Through his work, he is able to imbue seemingly mundane objects with new life and meaning. His pieces challenge us to see the world in a different way, to look beyond the surface and to find beauty in the unexpected.

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Find out more about fostering Rotherham Council is on the lookout for more foster carers across the borough to help it meet a high demand for such support. Here, in advance of Fostering Fortnight, is an appeal for people to get involved.

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The Rotherham fostering family is an amazing community doing amazing things. We’d love you to be part of it. Our foster carers provide the loving, safe home environment that many children from our community need and deserve. It is an extraordinary, rewarding role which allows you to change the lives of children for the better. And when you need support, it’s always there. The Council provides a wealth of help, training and payment as well as access to the Rotherham fostering community for advice and mutual support from people facing the same challenges and decisions that fostering brings. Every year, we celebrate the contribution our foster carers make during Fostering Fortnight, which is the Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering nationally. This year, Foster Care Fortnight takes place from May 15-28 and the theme is #FosteringCommunities. To unite our Rotherham fostering community in celebrating fostering and our amazing fostering families, we have a number of exciting events planned across the fortnight. On May 14 we will be attending the Rotherham 10K. If you have any questions about Fostering Rotherham we would love to see you there — come and find us at our information stand and

look out for our marketing officer, Sarah Kennedy, who is entering the race. We are also hosting a number of events for our Fostering Rotherham families across the borough, including an awards ceremony, skate event, party in the park and a big fostering party at the end plus lots of other activities. Fostering can be full-time or part-time. It doesn’t matter about your employment status, your sexuality, if you’re single or if you rent your home. We’re looking for potential foster carers from all walks of life and backgrounds EVENTS TO FIND OUT to join our diverse Fostering Rotherham family. MORE ABOUT FOSTERING Foster carers make a IN ROTHERHAM: positive difference to the life of every child they care for. * Wednesday, May 10 — 6-7pm: Fost ering And so could you. virtual drop in event — To find out mor If you have the love in your about becoming a Rotherham coun e heart and the space in your foster carer attend one of our virtucil home to foster a child or drop in events. You can ask ques al tion young person aged 0-18 and find out all about Rotherham coun s years, we would love to hear foster. To view the drop in event, plea cil from you. book on via www.fosteringrotherh se am. Please visit www.fostering com. rotherham.gov.uk for more * Sunday, May 14 — 10am-2pm: Roth erdetails, call 01709 357370 ham 10K, Clifton Park for an informal chat or see * Tuesday, May 23 — 10am-2pm: Fosour social media platforms tering Information Stand, Rotherha on Facebook, Twitter and m Town Centre Outdoor Market. Linked-in.

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ne of my favourite periods is the 1920/30’s famous of course for Art Deco styling of bold geometric designs and bright colours. “Art Deco”, which is short for Arts Decoratifs, first appeared in France in the 1910’s just before the First World War and flourished throughout the 1920-30’s. This modernist design influenced architecture such as The Empire State Building, The Hoover Building and one of my most loved hotels, The Midland in Morecambe which is famous for its sculptures by Eric Gill and murals by Eric Ravilious who is my favourite artist! One of the most famous Art Deco designers was Clarice

Cliff (1899-1972). She started work at the tender age of 13 as a gilder in pottery industry. After several different jobs in the potteries in 1913 she joined the firm A J Wilkinson’s Newport Pottery, and also enrolled at the Burslem School of Art where at night school she studied Art and Sculpture. The joint owner of the company, Arthur Colley Austin Shorter, nurtured Clarice’s talents and sent her to study at the Royal College of Arts. Romance blossomed, and in 1940 they married. Clarice was given her own design studio which at its peak had 70

painters, mainly girls who were known as the Bizarre Girls. They produced a series of different ranges known as Bizarre, Appliqué and Fantasque. They were stocked in high end department stores such as Selfridges, Harrods, John Lewis and were even exported to America, Canada and Australia. By the late 1930’s tastes were changing, and moulded designs were more in vogue and Clarice designed ranges such as My Garden and Harvest which were painted in more muted colours. These pieces are still

quite affordable at auction and can be brought for around £30-50 and are often included in our fortnightly sales of Antiques and Collectables. The earlier examples are really sought after, so look out more the rarer shapes and patterns and of course, condition is paramount. My advice is buy the best you can afford. Why not collect a particular shape or design. One of my favourites is the conical sugar caster. We have sold several over the years in quarterly Fine Art sales. An example in the orange crocus pattern fetched £170 and another in a floral design called Capri sold for £190. The larger pieces such as vases, jugs and wall masks can sometimes fetch over a £1,000 so there is something for everyone and a collection can be started for a relatively small amount of money.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Public Noce Portal (PNP) is a new (free to access) online service brought to you by local news publishers across the UK and designed to help you stay informed about Plans, Changes and Discussions that affect you in your local area www.publicnoceportal.uk/rotherham-adverser JOYCE IRENE WALKER (Deceased)

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) PART OF EAST AVENUE RAWMARSH ROTHERHAM (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) NOTICE is hereby given that Rotherham Borough Council intends (not less than seven days from the date of this Notice) to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along that part of East Avenue from its junction with Middle Avenue to its junction with Dale Road from Thursday 18th. May until Friday 26th. May 2023. NOTICE is further given that the alternative route for vehicles affected by the Order will be via Middle Avenue, Blyth Avenue, Dale Road and vice versa. The reason for the prohibition is because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road (Telecom works). Dated this 4th. day of May 2023 B. Nahal, Head of Legal Services Enquiries about the above should be addressed to: Head of Legal Services, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) PART OF WORDSWORTH DRIVE AND PART OF TENNYSON ROAD HERRINGTHORPE ROTHERHAM (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) NOTICE is hereby given that Rotherham Borough has made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along Wordsworth Drive and Tennyson Road at their junctions with Middle Lane South for distances of approximately 20m in an easterly direction from Wednesday 10th. May until Tuesday 16th. May 2023. NOTICE is further given that the alternative route is via local neighbouring streets. The reason for the prohibitions is because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the two parts of road (Telecom works). Dated this 2nd day of May 2023 B. Nahal, Head of Legal Services Enquiries about the above should be addressed to: Head of Legal Services, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE Enquiries about the above should be addressed to: Head of Legal Services, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) VARIOUS ROADS AT WICKERSLEY FLANDERWELL BRAMLEY AND MALTBY ROTHERHAM (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) NOTICE is hereby given that Rotherham Borough Council intends (not less than seven days from the date of this Notice) to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along the nine parts of road specified in the Schedule to this Notice for periods of time between Thursday 18th. May and Friday 26th. May 2023. NOTICE is further given that the alternative routes for vehicles affected by the Order will be via local neighbouring streets except for cul de sacs. The reason for the prohibitions is because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the parts of road (Installation of telecommunication apparatus).

SCHEDULE (i)

(ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

Chevril Court, Wickersley from its junction with Bawtry Road service road North 1, Listerdale for a distance of approximately 50m in a northerly direction to properties 6 and 7 Chevrill Court. Rose Court, Wickersley from a point approximately 35m north of its junction of St Albans Way for a distance of approximately 20m. Aireton Close, Wickersley from its junction with Northfield Lane for a distance of approximately 70m in a westerly direction. Greenfield Gardens, Flanderwell from the side of No.7 Greenfield Gardens for a distance of approximately 30m in a northerly direction. Ferndale Drive, Bramley from its junction with Belvedere Parade for a distance of approximately 30m in a westerly direction.

(vi) Ferndale Drive, Bramley from the side of No. 23 Ferndale Drive to the end of the cul de sac outside property No.29 Ferndale Drive. (vii) Lilac Grove, Maltby from its junction with Cliff Hill service road to the end of the cul de sac. (viii) Magna Close, Flanderwell from a point approximately 50m north of its junction with Fleming way for a distance of approximately 30m in a northerly direction. (ix) Cliff Hill service road, Maltby from the southern kerb line of Oak Road to its most southerly junction with Cliff Hill. Dated this 4th. day of May 2023 B. Nahal, Head of Legal Services Enquiries about the above should be addressed to: Head of Legal Services, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) AND 14(7) WANNOP STREET PARKGATE ROTHERHAM (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC AND TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ONE WAY ORDER) NOTICE is hereby given that Rotherham Borough Council intends (not less than seven days from the date of this Notice) to make an Order the effect of which will be to:1. Prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along that part of Wannop Street from the eastern kerbline of Dudley Street for a distance of approximately 25m in an easterly direction on Sunday 14th. May 2023. NOTICE is further given that the alternative route for vehicles affected by the Order will be via A633 Broad Street, Greasbrough Road and Dudley Street. 2. Suspend the one-way order associated with Wannop Street from the western kerbline of Broad Street to the eastern kerbline of Dudley Street to allow access and egress to businesses on Sunday 14th. May 2023. The reason for the prohibition and revocation is because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road (Installation of new pole). Dated this 4th. day of May 2023 B. Nahal, Head of Legal Services Enquiries about the above should be addressed to: Head of Legal Services, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) PART OF CONSTABLE CLOSE FLANDERWELL PART OF LAWRENCE CLOSE FLANDERWELL PART OF SPRINGVALE CLOSE WICKERSLEY AND PART OF PINCHMILL HOLLOW WICKERSLEY ROTHERHAM (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) NOTICE is hereby given that Rotherham Borough Council intends (not less than seven days from the date of this Notice) to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along the four parts of road specified in the Schedule to this Notice for periods of time between Monday 15th. May and Wednesday 9th. July 2023. NOTICE is further given that the alternative routes for vehicles affected by the Order will be via local neighbouring streets except for cul de sacs. The reason for the prohibitions is because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the parts of road (Installation of telecommunication apparatus).

SCHEDULE (i) Constable close outside properties 12 to 46. (ii) Lawrence Close outside properties 1 to 8. (iii) Springvale Close from its junction with B6060 Morthen Road for a distance of approximately 100m in a westerly direction. (iv) Pinchmill Hollow from its junction with Springvale Close to the end of the cul de sac.

Dated this 4th. day of May 2023 B. Nahal, Head of Legal Services Enquiries about the above should be addressed to: Head of Legal Services, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE

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NOTICE is further given that the alternative routes for vehicles affected by the Order is via local neighbouring streets.

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The reason for the prohibitions is because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the two parts of road (Installation of telecommunication apparatus).

SCHEDULE (i)

Milton Road from the northern kerb line of Shelley Drive to the southern kerb line of Burns Road.

(ii) Burns Road from the western kerb line of Milton Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a westerly direction. Dated this 2nd day of May 2023

B. Nahal, Head of Legal Services

Enquiries about the above should be addressed to: Head of Legal Services, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) PART OF BERESFORD ROAD MALTBY ROTHERHAM (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) NOTICE is hereby given that Rotherham Borough Council intends (not less than seven days from the date of this Notice) to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicles proceeding along that part of Beresford Road from its junction with Tickhill Road to its junction with Beresford Road on Tuesday 16th. May 2023. NOTICE is further given that the alternative route for vehicles affected by the Order will be via local neighbouring streets. The reason for the prohibition is works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road (Sewer repairs on the A631 Tickhill Road). Dated this 4th. day of May 2023

Bal Nahal, Head of Legal Services

Enquiries about the above should be addressed to: Head of Legal Services, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) PART OF STRAUSS CRESCENT FOOTPATH 1 MALTBY ROTHERHAM (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) NOTICE is hereby given that Rotherham Borough Council intends (not less than seven days from the date of this Notice) to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any pedestrian from proceeding along that part of Strauss Crescent Footpath 1 from its junction with Strauss Crescent to its junction with Strauss Crescent Footpath 3 on Thursday 18th. May 2023. NOTICE is further given that the alternative route for pedestrians will be via local neighbouring footpaths. The reason for the prohibition is because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the footpath (Renewal of manhole cover and frame). Dated this 4th. day of May 2023 B. Nahal, Head of Legal Services Enquiries about the above should be addressed to: Head of Legal Services, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE

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NOTICE OF MODIFICATION ORDER SECTION 53 OF THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY FOR THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF ROTHERHAM ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL (UPGRADE OF FOOTPATH 4 TO PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY PARISH OF FIRBECK) DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER 2023 The above Order made on 3rd. May 2023, if confirmed as made, will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by upgrading a section of a section of Public Footpath No.4 Firbeck to a public bridleway from New Road at OSGR SK 5636 8884 in a west south west direction for approximately 290 metres to a junction with Public Bridleway No. 2 Firbeck at OSGR SK 5608 8879. The width of the route will be 3.5 metres. A copy of the Order and the Order Plan has been placed and may be seen at the offices of Rotherham Borough Council, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE. Copies of the Order and plan may be requested free of charge by contacting Richard Pett, Rights of Way Officer, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE (tel: 07425 608814, e-mail: [email protected]). Any representation or objection relating to the Order must be sent in writing to the undersigned (quoting reference NF/69996, e-mail [email protected]) to the address shown below no later than 2nd. June 2023 and applicants are requested to state the grounds on which it is made. If no representation or objections are duly made to the Order or to any part of it or if any so made are withdrawn Rotherham Borough Council instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Environment may themselves confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be transmitted with the Order. Dated 4th. May 2023 B. Nahal, Head of Legal Services Rotherham Borough Council Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) PART OF NORTHFIELD LANE WICKERSLEY ROTHERHAM (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) NOTICE is hereby given that Rotherham Borough Council intends (not less than seven days from the date of this Notice) to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along Northfield Lane in any direction other than a south easterly direction from the southern kerb line of Willow Court to its junction with the A631 Wickersley roundabout from Monday 15th May until Friday 26th May 2023. NOTICE is further given that the alternative route for vehicles affected by the Order will be via A631 Bawtry Road, Church Lane, Flanderwell Lane and Fleming Way. The reason for the prohibition is because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road (Electrical connections). Dated this 4th. day of May 2023 B. Nahal, Head of Legal Services

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) PART OF WALSEKER LANE HARTHILL SHEFFIELD (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) NOTICE is hereby given that Rotherham Borough has made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along that part of

Walseker Lane from a point 250m north of its junction with Woodall Lane for a distance of approx. 50m in a northerly direction on Wednesday 10th. May and Thursday 11th. May 2023. NOTICE is further given that there is no alternative route, the road is a cul de sac. The reason for the prohibition is because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road (Installation of new telecom pole). Dated this 2nd day of May 2023 B. Nahal, Head of Legal Services Enquiries about the above should be addressed to: Head of Legal Services, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Notice under Article 15 of Application for Planning Permission Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 RB2023/0508 - Demolition of existing garage & erection of detached triple garage at Green Acres Moat Lane Wickersley for Mr D Howard This application is Major Development RB2023/0563 - Application to vary condition 2 (house types & site layout) imposed by RB2021/1740 at Land at Symonds Avenue Rawmarsh for Ben Bailey Homes This application would affect the character or appearance of Greasbrough Conservation Area RB2023/0586 - Two storey front extension with hipped roof and installation of solar panels, internal alterations to create additional consulting rooms and reconfiguration of car park at Greenside Surgery Greenside Greasbrough for Greenside Surgery This application is Major Development affecting the setting of a Grade 2 Listed Building Known as 31 Bridgegate and would affect the character or appearance of Rotherham Town Centre Conservation Area RB2022/1678 - Outline Application for demolition of existing building and erection of 2 retail units and 22 apartments including details of access and layout at 33 -37 Bridgegate Rotherham for Cape Designs Ltd The above application(s) have been received by the Council Members of the public may see the application(s) on-line at www.rotherham.gov.uk or at the Council’s Customer Service Centre at Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE on Monday–Friday during all reasonable hours. The Council will allow 21 days from the date of this notice for written comments on the application. Your comments will be considered before a decision is made and your letter may be seen by members of the public (including the applicant). Please quote the application reference number, which is given above. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Development Management Planning, Regeneration & Transport Riverside House, Main Street Rotherham S60 1AE

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