| Bolsterstone concert thanks |
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| We would like to say a huge thank you to all who braved the weather to attend the Male Voice Choir concert on December 20.
In spite of the amended programme, we made sure everyone spent an enjoyable evening with us in... |
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| Senior citizen meal |
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| Around 200 senior citizens tucked into a marvelous meat and potato pie meal, followed by strawberry gateau at the annual Stocksbridge Town Council Senior Citizens Christmas dinner, held at the 'Venue' on Wednesday December 16 this year.
'Ritchie Rich' entertained all in attendance, singing a variety of both old... |
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| Low carbon economy |
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| Dear Editor,
I read the Conservative's paper, 'The Low Carbon Economy', before going to the public meeting last Friday with David Cameron.
It tells of a vision of electric cars and trains, renewables, carbon capture and storage and insulation for our homes, all achievable... |
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| Gritters |
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| Can anyone explain why Sheffield Council always fails to grit the roads when we get heavy snow? I was listening to Radio Sheffield early on Monday morning and was outraged by what I heard. A spokesperson from the council said: “We... |
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| Wildlife lover questions Cameron |
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| I note that in a recent leader article you said that David Cameron came to our area to answer questions. If only that were true. One questioner asked if the Conservatives would make crime against wildlife ‘reportable’, which means that statistics... |
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| A Christmas message from your MP |
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| Dear Look Local readers,
First of all, Season’s Greetings and a Happy New Year to all Look Local readers.
This hasn’t been an easy year for anyone, that almost goes without saying. I know that, of course, because it’s my job to understand... |
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| Poet's Corner 574 |
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| THE SEASON OF GOODWILL
Let the flame of goodwill keep burning forever in our hearts,
May any harsh words that have been spoken be burned in the ashes of time,
Let only fond memories remain, making way for a future that will hold nothing... |
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| 'Conservative propaganda' |
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I am just wondering why, with a general election only months away, Spencer Pitfield is getting so much free Conservative party propaganda in Look Local? He is, after all the posturing, the tree-planting and posing with babies, only the ‘prospective’ parliamentary... |
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| Comment on wind farm survey |
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| Whilst not wishing to comment on any political aspects of the survey carried out by Spencer Pitfield, I would like to make a few points about the results.
I can only comment on the data from the responses received and, unlike Evelop,... |
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| Praise for Wharncliffe Side play |
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| For the last two evenings (Mon 7 and Tues 8) I have had the pleasure of attending the Wharncliffe Side Primary School Christmas concert, the production being ‘Oliver’.
The cast was fantastic but the main parts – Fagan, Oliver, Nancy, Dodger, Bette,... |
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| Best wishes to Oscar's family |
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| I was so pleased to read your front page article of issue 573 – ‘Oscar’s First Christmas’. What wonderful news!
Although I couldn’t send a donation at the time, I did pray for little Oscar and his parents.
Please pass on my good... |
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| Thank you for the music |
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| Waldershelf Choral Society at Wortley Hall – what a wonderful setting for a superb choir, with an amazing offering of seasonal music and song. Fortified by an excellent carvery meal, we enjoyed listening and joining in with an evening of Chrismas... |
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| Dog attack fatality |
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| There is a dog-walker who insists upon allowing his two dogs to run loose at the far end of Common Lane, adjacent to the golf course at Deepcar.
This man has no control over his dogs when loose and on Thursday November... |
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| A big success |
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| The coffee morning held at Stocksbridge Library, held on November 28 from 10am-12noon, raised £275.40 for the children’s home in San Fernando, Philippines.
We sold £179.50 of goods.
An 8-year-old boy, Paz Dalby, of Thorpe Hesley, contacted us and sent £10 from his... |
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| 1920s photo help |
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| In this photograph, we know only one of the people (second from left, back row) – Norah Senior. Senior is her maiden name, Turner her married name.
The photograph was taken during the ‘roaring twenties’, around 1924-1925.
Could anyone help identify the other... |
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| Letter to Look Local from Santa |
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| Dear Children,
I would just like to say a big thank you to all the children in Stocksbridge and Deepcar who attended the switching on of the Christmas lights. It was lovely to see you all again and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and... |
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| Chapeltown Poppy Appeal thanks |
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| The Royal British Legion’s Chapeltown branch thank the people of Chapeltown, Ecclesfield, Grenoside, Thorpe Hesley and outlets within Meadowhall Shopping Centre for their generous giving in response to this year’s appeal.
The total raised so far is £45,826.94 – this is... |
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| Valley In Bloom thanks 573 |
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| The Valley in Bloom Group would like to thank all who have recently rallied to improve the local environment.
These include Kevin, who keeps the top end of Unsliven Road in order; Yvonne, David and Linda, who set bulbs and herbaceous... |
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| Evelop and Sheephouse Heights wind farm |
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| At the time of publication of the October 8, 2009 issue, I was overseas and unable to respond to ‘Turbines - reply to PSH’. I hope you will now permit me to respond to the letter from Evelop published in that... |
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| Boobs & Brass! |
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| You were kind enough to feature an article recently on the forthcoming launch of my solo CD with the all-female band, ‘Boobs & Brass’.
The CD is now available should any of your readers want to buy a copy. The CD... |
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