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Historic commitment to repeal the presumption of contact marked in Parliament Marie Tidball MP and Claire Throssell MBE both made speeches during a Reception in Parliament, to mark the historic commitment of the Government to repeal the presumption of contact. In October 2025, the Government made the landmark decision to change the law and repeal the presumption of contact. This legal prin-
ciple currently allows known domestic abusive parents to have unsupervised contact with their children. Claire Throssell MBE has been campaigning relentlessly to repeal the presumption, alongside Women’s Aid, since her two sons - Jack and Paul Sykes - were tragically murdered by their known domestically abusive father
on a court-ordered unsuper- and Wales involve domestic vised contact visit. abuse. Evidence shows that 67 children have died at the hands of known domestic abusers as a result of unsafe child arrangements, in the 30 years since Women’s Aid started reporting on this issue. The Guardian also reported that nearly 90% of cases in the family courts in England
The Government’s announcement marked the week of the 11th anniversary of Jack and Paul’s deaths. Claire, Marie and the Victims Minister, Alex Davies Jones, all visited Number 10 Downing Street to meet with the Prime Minister where he made his personal promise to Claire to repeal the presumption. The event in Parliament this month brought together a number of campaigners and organisations who have been working tirelessly alongside Claire over decades to put children at the heart of our family courts. This was hosted by organisation Right to Equality, who have also driven the campaign and are fighting for family court reforms. During the event, Claire and Marie made speeches welcoming the change to the law, alongside Alex Davies Jones MP, Minister for Vic-
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Planning permission secured for shop front revamp The project will transform 15 shop fronts close to the former Stocksbridge Community Library site, which is currently being cleared to make way for the new Stocksbridge Hub 519 development. The aim is to create a more attractive, cohesive look that reflects the historic character of the area while enhancing the overall shopping experience. Changes to the shop fronts will include: New frontages inspired by traditional designs and similar examples in Fox Valley. The new fronts will feature high-quality design, new glazing and security shutters, and a choice of colour options in classic tones such as off-whites, stone, and earthy shades. An improved street scene with existing elements stripped back or replaced entirely, bringing a unified and vibrant appearance to the precinct.
Removing outdated features, such as the Yorkshire Peloton banner, which was installed for the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire but is now past its best. This will be taken down as part of the works. The project has been a key priority for the Stocksbridge Towns Fund Board since local consultations in 2020 highlighted the need to upgrade the precinct. While the designs have evolved since the original concept design release in 2023 and further following feedback from businesses, the focus remains on the shop fronts. Changes to the first floor will be minimal to ensure funding delivers maximum impact for the whole community. The new external elements will be hardwood and treated for longevity, requiring only repainting every five to eight years. Shop owners will maintain their own frontages, as they do now, without additional upkeep costs.
John Crawshaw, one of the Stocksbridge Towns Funds Board’s representatives on the Manchester Road Shop Fronts Project, said: “This area of Stocksbridge was highlighted for improvements during the public consultations that were conducted throughout the town by the board and council officers, so we are delighted that planning consent has been granted. “We know that those who own and run premises in the shopping precinct have been waiting patiently for this project to move forward. “We thank them for their patience, and we encourage as many units as possible to take advantage of this investment. The more shops that participate with the renovations will enhance the overall appearance so we can all really see the effect of the changes. “With planning permission agreed, we can really push on with renovating this area and
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SHOPLIFTER JAILED AFTER HIGH STREET ARREST A wanted shoplifter has been sent back to prison following a swift and determined response by officers from the Ecclesfield & Shiregreen Neighbourhood Policing Team. Police were alerted earlier this week to the presence of a suspect wanted in connection with shop thefts in the Ecclesfield area. Officers were quickly deployed to Ecclesfield High Street, but the suspect fled the scene in a taxi before they arrived. Undeterred, the neighbourhood policing team began an immediate search for the vehicle. Their efforts paid off when the taxi was eventually located in Sheffield city centre. Officers arrived just as the suspect was paying his fare and arrested him at the scene. The man was later charged with three shop theft offences committed locally.
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He was remanded in custody and appeared at court the following day, where he was convicted of all charges. The offences also breached the terms of his existing prison licence, which resulted in it being revoked. He has now been returned to prison. A spokesperson for the Ecclesfield & Shiregreen Neighbourhood Policing Team said officers are active in the community every day, tackling crime and responding to concerns, even when individual arrests cannot always be publicly reported. The Ecclesfield & Shiregreen NPT covers Ecclesfield, Chapeltown, High Green, Grenoside, Shiregreen, Wincobank, Grimesthorpe and Firth Park. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting crime and suspicious activity to help keep local communities safe.
Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, recently visited PASTWays in Ecclesfield to hear about their work to support young people across Sheffield through alternative education provision. PASTWays, based at the G Fisher Business Park in Ecclesfield, is part of the alternative education provision network for 11-16 year olds. They work with schools, SENDCos and local authorities to provide students with both long- and shortterm placements at the provision. They provide a comprehensive range of support for students who would benefit from extra support - including individually tailored support pathways for younger students, to support with GCSEs, college applications and employability advice for older students.
During the visit, Marie met with Project Manager, Pat Booth, Deputy Manager, Sarah Morton, and Director, Matthew Barrett, about their experience as an alternative education provider covering her constituency. She was also pleased to chat with some of the pupils and see their work in action. Marie Tidball MP said: “It was a pleasure to visit PASTWays to hear about and see some of their wonderful work to support young people across our communities in Sheffield. “As a former SEND-statements child myself, I know how important it is that every child, in every corner of the country can have their needs met where they live. A child’s background should never determine where they end up. It’s the passion
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Work starts on landmark building Steelwork assembly has started on a landmark Sheffield building which will become one of the world’s most advanced, large-scale, machining facilities. McLaughlin & Harvey will kick off the New Year at Ministry of Defence-owned Sheffield Forgemasters by putting up the steel frame for its New Machine Shop on Weedon Street spanning 30,000 m2, with a height of 32 metres, and which will be clearly visible from the M1 motorway at Meadowhall. The building’s steel framework is due for completion in June, with gantry cranes for the facility fitted by October and the roof and cladding to follow later in the year, in order to house 24 new machines including some of the world’s largest, most advanced, Vertical Turning Lathes. Gareth Barker, Chief Operating Officer at Sheffield Forgemasters, said: “Following the award of our Main Works contract for the New Machine Shop to McLaughlin & Harvey, enabling works and piling progress mean that we can start 2026 with steel assembly. “This will really allow people to visualise the scale of the construction and to see industrial engineering reshaping the eastern side of Sheffield once again. “The Weedon Street location is the former site of Cammell Laird’s Brightside Steel Works, once part of the Vickers empire which Sheffield Forgemasters inherited in 1983, so it is great to know that we are
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HONOURED: Graham Silverwood with MP Marie Tidball at Stocksbridge Leisure Centre
...continued from front page A long-standing Stocksbridge community campaigner has been recognised at national level after being named in the King’s Honours List for 2026.
Well known locally for his tireless commitment to grassroots projects, Graham is currently a representative of The Venue Trust and Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre on the Stocksbridge Sports Hub Project, helping to shape future sporting and leisure provision for the town. His involvement in local organisations spans nearly 30 years and includes work with Deepcar Village Hall and his role as Chair of the Board of Stocksbridge Futures Partnership, where he was responsible for overseeing major regeneration initiatives. These included the management of Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) funding and Objective 1 European funding, bringing vital investment into Stocksbridge and neighbouring communities. That organisation later merged with STEP Development Trust, which operates The Venue Community Arts and Performance Centre, a 52-place nursery and a business centre in Deepcar. Graham became Chair of the Board of Trustees in 2011 and continues in that role
today, helping to guide the trust’s long-term development and community impact. “On behalf of the Board and everyone at STEP Charity, I’d like to congratulate Graham Silverwood on receiving the British Empire Medal. It’s a richly deserved honour and a fitting recognition of his long-standing commitment to our community. Graham has been a valued supporter of local organisations and community activity, and at STEP we’ve seen first-hand the positive difference that dedicated local leadership and volunteering can make. We’re proud to celebrate this achievement with him and thank him for everything he has done for Stocksbridge and the surrounding area.” Sam Tarff Chief Executive, STEP Charity He is also one of the founder members of 4SLC, the organisation formed to save Stocksbridge Leisure Centre from closure. Graham became Chair of the Board of Trustees on its formation and remains at the helm, playing a central role in safeguarding a much-loved local facility. In addition, Graham has served for the past 11 years as a board member of EPIP (East Peak Innovation Partnership), administering the LEADER grant programme to support rural and community-based projects across the area. The BEM recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution at community level, and Graham’s honour has been widely welcomed as fitting recognition of his dedication, leadership and quiet determination to improve life in Stocksbridge.
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THURSDAY 22 Discussion on health, fitness and well-being options for all ages in the Valley. Tell us what you recommend. Also, bring your ideas for low-cost, healthy meals. All at The Venue, 6pm ‘til 8pm. Stocksbridge Community Forum SUNDAY 25 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - ‘Commoners Muck-In’ - regular conservation morning, probably clearing saplings but check on the website - www. walc.epizy.com, 10am-12pm, bring gloves, tools provided, families very welcome SATURDAY 31 Winter Sale at Stocksbridge Christian Centre on Saturday 31st January from 10 am to 1 p.m. Bric a brac, books, jigsaws and more. Bacon butties
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Born on 2 February 1935, Mr Glossop had lived in Grenoside for more than five decades and was regarded as a familiar and much-loved figure in the village. His funeral took place on Monday 5 January 2026, when his coffin was transported from his home through Grenoside to the crematorium on a horse-drawn carriage — a poignant final journey through the village he held so dear. Tom moved to Grenoside in 1971 after a friend from church mentioned a house for sale in the village. Along with his late wife Margaret and their young son Paul, he relocated from a small terrace in Wadsley Bridge. The appeal of village life and the surrounding countryside played a major part in the decision, and it was a move Tom never regretted. Described by his son Paul as hardworking and conscientious, Tom was rarely idle. A keen joiner, he was always involved in projects and spent countless hours in his garden. He was known as a caring man who thought deeply about others, and his cheerful manner and ready smile will be sorely missed. Family members will also remember his love of conversation and his stories from earlier life. When asked a question, he was fond of replying with the phrase “next turnip pulling” — a saying rooted in his childhood, growing up on a small farm holding. Tom was actively involved in village life for many years. He was a member of the Greno-
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Your crowded joys that fail to name another’s fight.
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‘Chapel restoration will LOCAL PLACE-NAMES NOW MAKING SENSE take you back in time’ LOCAL HISTORY: UNEARTHED
A team restoring a historic stately home near Rotherham has set the Tun Gate Well & renovation of its chapel as a tarWashing Trough, get project for 2026, writes Gina one of the collec- Bolton for BBC Yorkshire.
Simon Folkes, a picture restorer and conservator for more than 40 years, worked on the paintings of St Thomas and St Jude Thaddeus.
over the running of the country house in 2017, has set some key projects to complete in time for its 10th anniversary - with the 18th-Century chapel among Moving to the deceptive apparently self-evident, Grenoside, Greenmoor, High Green and Greenside them. (nowadays Wharncliffe Side) we’ve forever thought Repairing the chapel will cost about £500,000 - a small projare what it says on’t’tin, and in effect that’s what ect compared with many of the they mean. But gren-, (earlier, gran-) gives away house schemes - but the trust it’s from griannan, ‘sunny eminence’. [A spelling hopes the restoration will attract grav- is rogue, so it isn’t OE grafen, ‘quarry’.] The new visitors, including couples parent naming is Greno Knoll, that atop Wharncliffe looking for a wedding venue. ridge gets a solar drenching, as do the Greens, Trust CEO Sarah McLeod said: from grian, ‘bask in / be exposed to the sun’, or “When it’s restored you will be na gréine, ‘of the sun’. Of course, the sun makes able to go and sit in there and greenery; driving the cart-before-the-horse misit will be exactly as it was in the read. 18th Century.”
“The coal dust that has settled on the picture surfaces made them look almost impenetrable and difficult to see, but as a result of even just wiping off the surface grime, the picture started to come to life.”
tion of major springs The Wentworth Woodhouse that gives Worrall its Preservation Trust, which took name.
By Steve Moxon Our local village names reveal a lot more than the English Place-Name Society managed in its 1961 survey of the West Riding. From previously, here, tackling Bolsterstone, Stocksbridge, and, in passing, Deepcar and Loxley, it’s clear they’re ancient, and not from ‘Saxon’ or Norse. Just as for vernacular speech and idioms, etymology is straightforward, unforced and highly apposite from Gaelic; based, as ‘Celtic’ place-names are, on latching on to a key landscape feature. Not, note, from incidental aspects, e.g. an owner, as such couldn’t point a traveller to the location contained in view. So, contrary to the EPNS’ barrel-scraping claim, no person called Uhtgifu (or anything else) figures in Oughtibridge. A 12th century record (long predating a bridge) as Uhtinabrigga strongly suggests Gaelic ùr-taigh-na-bruich, ‘the border at the house by the river’. Alternatively, oir-thir-na-bruaich, ‘the steep bank at the (eastern) border’ -- that indeed it is; of Hallamshire.
sumed by Birley, Fox (Hill) is from a compression of fuaranach, ‘full of springs’; it’s not ‘fox-hole’!
Stone (stan) is reckoned all Stannington’s about, yet rocks (‘Stannington Ruffs’) are a distance. Standing out instead is the steady slope it’s on: staonadh, ‘an inclining’. On the other hand, it may derive from the river: Stene, only latterly Loxley, is from a very similar but different-meaning word, staon, ‘bendy’ or ‘shallow’.
Neither did some bloke Wa(d)de / Waeddi own a clearing to give rise to Wadsley. In line with the various wad(d)e(‘s) stones/hills, etc, elsewhere, it presumably alludes to a marker of a burial, actual or mythological, dubbed ‘the chief’s grave’, uaigh an àird. A contraction of this plus sliabh, ‘hill/ mountain’, may pinpoint where on the hill generally denoted by loxley (laoch, ‘hero / champion’ + sliabh). This may be what is remembered in the Cave House, or simply is lost (to quarrying?).
Another seemingly obvious appellation, Bradfield can’t be ‘broad field’, as Bradfield Dale (the Dale Dike valley) is narrow. There is brad, ‘gorge’; however, bradfield is attached to a wide upland territory (the largest parish in England). If the dale takes after this rather than vice-versa, then it looks like a construction of braigh, ‘upper part’, and fuinn, fonn, ‘land, region, district, country’ (wedded by a combination of conjunctives accounting for it not showing ‘Celtic’ reverse word order).
The idea that wir, ‘myrtle’ (a shrub) is the basis of Worrall is forced derivation at its daftest. What really does perennially distinguish the site is the number and strength (flow rate) of springs, including a wall-enclosed big job servicing an outdoor giant washing trough, and an abundant one feeding troughs in the centre. It’s surely from uaran, ‘fresh water’; plus a probable co-root, ùrail, ‘freshness’.
Perhaps our oddest settlement moniker is Wigtwizzle. It rewards a visit. Right beside it to the south is a short severe descent, hence the arrow symbol on certain maps. The brook here is a series of waterfalls: uisge-tuisle, ‘water’ + ‘fall, slip or stumble’. [As a comparator, there’s a sequence of seven waterfalls at Tintwistle; probably a mangling of t’uisgetuisle.] Being on the tumbled terrain of a massive prehistoric landslip (Canyards), a rival take on -twizzle is tuit sios, ‘subside’, tuitean sios, ‘subsidence’. Either way, nowt concerning a bod, Wicga!
A well or fountain, bior, not ‘byre’ (cowshed), is the source of Birley (Edge, Carr). Apart from Birley Edge Well, others are on the plateau or slightly below it. A parallel corroborating this origin is the unrelated Sheffield spot, Birley Spa: sufficiently effusive to have become an early bath house. Sub-
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The house had been suffering from leaks and damp, so roof repairs were carried out. But inevitably as the building dried out, other problems emerged. In the chapel it led to decorative moulding coming away from the ceiling. The flagstone flooring needs repairing and the pews are in a poor state. Ms McLeod said: “The really big thing in the chapel is everything’s very dirty. “So we need to do that really deep clean.” The renovation of the chapel will see a collection of paintings depicting Christ, St Paul and 11 of the 12 Apostles being restored to their former glory. The artworks are by the Flemish painter Gerard Seghers, a contemporary of Rubens, and are thought to date back to the 1630s. They were in the chapel when the trust took over and house records suggest they could have been bought in 1789. Following a fundraising campaign the paintings, most covered in a very thick layer of coal dust, dirt and yellow-brow varnish, were sent to London for restoration.
He said: “The layer of grime and dirt was phenomenal.
The final painting in the set of the Apostles is in a private collection and the Preservation Trust is hopeful it may be able to take it on loan in the future to complete the set. The organisation has also decided to focus efforts in 2026 on developing a Heritage Skills Centre to tackle the shortage of skilled craftsmen and women. Since taking on the historic building, the trust has discovered aside from the cost of repairs, finding skilled tradespeople able to repair old properties is a challenge. Ms McLeod said: “There is a major shortage of people with the skills to do traditional heritage work in the UK. “A lot of the people that can do that work are sort of coming up to retirement age and we’re going to see a big drop-off over the next few years.” The trust wants to encourage young people to think about learning traditional trades like heritage stone masonry, conservation joinery and lime plastering. The skills centre is now in the development stage, with the trust seeking to appoint trainers and identify ways to recruit potential students. Ms McLeod said: “We want to set up a permanent centre where we train people, where they will get to experience working in a classroom setting, but also to be able to work on this fantastic site in terms of the repair and restoration of it.”
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Sheffield’s proud boxing heritage was thrust firmly back into the global spotlight this weekend, as the city celebrated a new world champion at the same time as a major film release honouring two of its most influential boxing figures.
Dalton Smith announced himself on the world stage with a statement victory in New York, stopping Puerto Rico’s Subriel Matias to claim the WBC light-welterweight world title at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The triumph came on the same weekend that Giant, a new film celebrating the legacy of legendary trainer Brendan Ingle and his most famous protégé, Prince Naseem Hamed, was released.
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Smith, 28, produced a fearless performance to halt the heavy-handed Matias in the fifth round. Standing toe-to-toe in a thrilling exchange, the Sheffield fighter dropped the former champion with a looping overhand right. Although Matias beat the count, he staggered as he rose, prompting the referee to bring the contest to an end. “It’s the first time in my career I’ve been the underdog and the first time I’ve fought a monster,” Smith said afterwards. “I didn’t really stick to the tactics tonight – I played him at his own game. I took all his best shots and knew I’d get to him.” Despite modest ticket sales, Smith was roared to the ring by a vocal travelling support, walking out to When the Sun Goes Down by Sheffield band Arctic Monkeys, a moment that underlined the strong connection between the fighter and his home city. Smith now joins an exclusive group as one of the UK’s five current male world champions, alongside Fabio Wardley, Lewis Crocker, Jazza Dickens and Nick Ball. Back home, the release of Giant has reignited interest in Sheffield’s modern boxing story, focusing on the remarkable partnership between Brendan Ingle and Prince Naseem Hamed. Ingle, who settled in Sheffield after emigrating from Ireland, transformed the city’s boxing scene from his Wincobank gym, while Hamed, the son of Yemeni immigrants, became one of the sport’s most recognisable and successful champions. For many in the city, the timing felt fitting. As cinema audiences revisited the era that helped put Sheffield boxing on the map, a new name was being written into the history books thousands of miles away. From Wincobank to Brooklyn, it was a weekend that reinforced Sheffield’s enduring status as one of Britain’s great boxing cities. Photos: DaltonSmith and Sky Sports
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RUNNERS EMBRACE Snow and ice fail to dampen spirits for runners THE COLD Unsettled winter weather played havoc with the local running calendar this week, with several parkruns falling victim to icy conditions. But that did not stop members of Valley Hills Runners (VHR) from embracing the elements at the Round Sheffield Run – Winter Edition on Saturday.
With snowfall on Friday raising doubts over whether the event could go ahead, organisers were forced to keep a close eye on conditions. Fortunately, a slight thaw allowed the popular 15-mile route, starting and finishing in Endcliffe Park, to proceed as planned. Undeterred by snow and ice underfoot, several VHR runners lined up for the challenge, keen to pull on their trail shoes and make the most of a rare winter test. Those who took part described the experience as running through a “winter wonderland”, with the icy sections doing little to dent morale. It was a relatively quiet weekend of action for Penistone Footpath Runners, with the weather putting paid to many parkrun events. However ten club members made it over to Wakefield Thornes, to run on a B course. Jade Crosby won the female race in a time of 21:52. Oliver France made the podium of Princes parkrun in Liverpool, finishing 3rd overall in 18:22. Charlotte Metcalfe was also 3rd female, at the Bedok Reservoir parkrun in Singapore. In the winter edition of the Round Sheffield Run, run over a multi terrain course of a little over 12 miles, there were excellent runs from Flynn Rogers (43rd in 89:21), Alex Best (71st in 94:01) and Michael Nicholson (644th in 125:58). This year’s race took place in challenging conditions, with plenty of snow, ice and mud to overcome. The final results of the South Yorkshire Cross Country League confirmed promo-
tion from Division 2 to 1 for the senior team. There were first place category series wins for Keith Gordon (MV75) and Nichola McNally (LV55). Both runners also won gold in the South Yorkshire Championship Race. Ian Neville (MV55) was second in the league and won bronze in the championship.
As the race progressed, bright sunshine helped lift the freezing temperatures, creating what runners described as a surprisingly mild and enjoyable day for the time of year.
As with all endurance events, volunteers played a crucial role, and VHR were well represented off the course too. Jayne, Chris, Peter Beever travelled across the Pennines to Sarah, Louise and Steve were among those run in the Central Lancs New Year Half Mar- handing out jelly babies and directing runners athon, finishing in a time of 115:39. safely around the route. The Trigger Fell Race, traversing a hilly route There was also plenty of colour on the course, from Marsden to Edale, which can see run- with Caroline and Rebecca donning tutus for ners completing a course of between 20.5 the run. Caroline said afterwards: “It’s been to 24 miles, went ahead on Sunday. Broth- the most fun ever – I’ve loved every snowy ers James and Tom Fryers finished 48th and minute of it.” 49th respectively, with just a second separating their times of 6:19.33 and 6:19.44. Daniel Despite a challenging week for local running, Limb just missed the 8-hour mark finishing the Round Sheffield Run proved that, with de103rd in 8:00.29, closely followed by Oliver termination and community spirit, even winter weather can add to the magic rather than Pike in 104th in 8:00.30. spoil the occasion.
CLOTHING BANK GETS WARM RETURN AT COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB Penistone Church Football Club received over 70 bags of clothing as part of their December push to support the Yorkshire-based Clothing Bank Charity. Club chair David Elliott said he was “delighted but not surprised” with the level of support received for the initiative adding, “we know how lucky Penistone Church Football Club is to operate in such a great, vibrant and supportive community. In 2026 we are keen to build closer relationships with groups and charities like The Clothing Bank that we can help. That may be through the utilisation and provision of our facilities or
through support from our experienced and talented pool of volunteers”. The clothing donations will now be taken to The Clothing Bank Hub in West Yorkshire where the clothes will be checked, sorted and redistributed to people and groups in need, including the homeless, shelter homes, young vulnerable adults and families. Penistone Church Football Club would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who took the time to visit and donate.
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STEELS LOOKING TO TURN-ER CORNER By Andrew McMath
There was no game for the Steels last weekend due to the weather with the club now looking towards the away trip to Rushall Olympic next Saturday. The fixture will see Steels take on their first match for just over two weeks since the New Year’s Day defeat to Guiseley. The Steels next play at home on Saturday the 24th January at 3pm as Bamber Bridge arrive at Bracken Moor. The big news from the club this week was the departure of club captain Kurtis Turner. Turner made over 200 appearances for the Steels and has left by mutual consent. The midfielder said in a statement: “Following discussions with the club I’ve decided that the time is right for me to move on from Stocksbridge Park Steels. Representing this club has been a privilege from day one. I want to express my sincere thanks to the committee, coaching staff, my teammates, and everyone behind the scenes who have worked tirelessly to get the club in to this position and continue to do so. I also want to say a massive thank you to the supporters—your loyalty and encouragement have meant everything to me.
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“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together, and I’ll always look back on my time at Bracken Moor fondly. This club has played an important role in my journey, and I leave with great memories, lasting friendships, and huge respect for everyone involved. I wish Stocksbridge Park Steels nothing but success for the future, and I’ll always be cheering the lads on. Thank you for everything.”
KILLEEN NAMED RISING STAR
SHEFFIELD will welcome Luke Killeen to the club as their new Rising Star for the 2026 campaign.
The 20-year-old takes over from Leon Flint, who has now graduated from the scheme, and who has already been named in the Tigers’ side along with Jack Holder and Anders Rowe. Killeen joins with a season-and-a-half ’s worth of experience of racing in the topflight at No.7 with Oxford already under his belt. And with his second tier average improving by almost a point-and-a-half last term, coowner Damien Bates holds high hopes for the youngster. “The Rising Star programme is developing all the time and from a rider’s point of view, it’s about seeing their progression,” Bates said. “Leon did an excellent job of that last season and now it’s time to give someone else an opportunity. “Luke’s been getting regular Premiership meetings since part way through 2024 now and he’ll want to put all his experiences to good use next year. “A new home track will take him a bit of time to adapt to and get settled into, of course it will, but his Championship performances alone show what he is capable of and that he is moving in the right direction. “From what I have seen of Luke previously, he’s fully committed, he gives it his all and that’s a trait which always goes down well with the Sheffield supporters.”
Steels Chairman Graham Furness looked A reminder of the upcoming home fixtures: ahead to the rest of the season and told Look Local: “For a club with Steels resources to even be Saturday Jan 24th v Bamber Bridge 3pm at this level is a fantastic achievement and although we are near the bottom we have never looked overawed against opposition who Saturday Feb 7th v Hyde United 3pm can boast much bigger resources than us.
“We knew in pre season that the quality in Saturday Feb 21st v Prescott Cables 3pm both penalty areas would be a big factor in this campaign and so it has proved with any mistakes and hesitation being punished by the opposition players some of whom were playing in the Premier League not too long ago. “We need the people of Stocksbridge and surrounding areas to come along to our home games to get behind the players and help us in our cause , unfortunately we are in the bottom places for attendance figures this season with some of the clubs averaging over a thousand supporters which makes a massive difference in the way they can operate. “I can assure everyone that the committee, managers ,volunteers and players will continue to work hard to keep the team at this level and make the town proud of their football team.” In other news, the playoff format for Step 3 (Steels’ league) and Step 4 is set for expansion from the 2026-2027 season onwards. As the four team format expands to six meaning second and seventh will battle for promotion via the playoffs.
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ICE LADIES Snow and ice couldn’t stop the ladies of Stocksbridge Running Club over the weekend, with two long-distance races taking place. Rachel Howard took on the Trigger Fell face, navigating her way from Marsden over Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder to Edale, and visiting three trigs points on route. The linear route is measured at 24 miles with a brutal 1250 metres of climbing, but runners must navigate according to the weather and landscape, and distances can sometimes vary! The wind atop Kinder was particularly strong, with icy conditions so harsh that nearly 60% of athletes were forced to withdraw, registering a DNF. Rachel Howard was one of only 13 women to finish the race - an incredible achievement in an iconic race that raises funds for Woodhead Mountain Rescue. Over towards Nottingham Narni Fulford took on Rasselbock’s looped race around Sherwood Pines forest. Happily the dense forest provided significantly more shelter than Rachel experienced atop Kinder Scout, but ice, rain, and arriving at the venue with an untimely flat tyre saw Narni do 4 laps totalling 23km, before bowing out gracefully.