| Ex-steelworker speaks out |
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| It was amusing to see MP Angela Smith ‘hanging from a rope’ in last week’s paper. Many of my former colleagues would like to see another 379 of her fellow Labour MPs ‘hanging from a rope’ – the same number of... |
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| Letter about wind farms - and editor's response |
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| I was not able to take up Evelop's offer of a visit to their Yorkshire wind farm, as I have to work six days a week to pay the mortgage on my house, which would have its market value and amenity... |
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| Congratulations, In Bloom! |
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| As a recent visitor to Stocksbridge and Deepcar, I was delighted to see the beautiful flower displays throughout the valley.
The hard work of the Valley in Bloom team has transformed the dull rainy days during my stay and frequent walks... |
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| A fighting family |
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| This week we have been hearing about the children evacuated to the country, away from the cities in 1939.
I was one of the children who stayed behind.
The authorities came to see my mother, who had four children, and told her to... |
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| 1930s props wanted |
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We are experiencing difficulties in trying to find two props for a forthcoming production: a 1930s-style radio (doesn’t have to work, just look the part!) and a 1930s-style cigarette box, which plays a tune when opened.
We’d be grateful to anyone... |
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| Open letter to Lord Mandelson |
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| Dear Lord Mandelson,
The loss of so many jobs at Corus Stocksbridge and other Corus plants across South Yorkshire and across the country is dreadful news for the hardworking and dedicated employees at the company.
These job losses not only badly affect... |
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| Concerned dog owner |
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| I wish people would act more responsibly when exercising their dogs on the Don Field in Deepcar.
Many, especially those who walk early in the morning, pick up after their dogs, but there are others who do not, and those individuals give... |
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| Charity begins at home |
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| I would like to praise the Community Bridge Shop – not only for its hardworking volunteers, but also its fair prices.
I recently visited various charity shops in and around Sheffield on the hunt for household items – bits of furniture, a... |
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| Poet's Corner 558 |
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STEEL VALLEY WAY
It’s really so sad to see what developers do
They rip out our hearts and bulldoze right through
No thought for the past or what thought could achieve
The bottom line is – it’s more than often for greed.
I’ve listened with interest... |
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| Stocksbridge Junior Foxes |
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If any players would like to play for Stocksbridge Junior Foxes under 11s team, please contact Anthony Guest on 07815796568.
Thank you,
A. Guest
Stocksbridge Junior Foxes secretary
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| Oxley Close response #2 |
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| In response to ‘A ruined afternoon’:
Firstly, we would like to apologise to anyone who was upset by our garden party on August 8, which was arranged for our daughter and her partner who had just returned home after seven months at... |
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| Oxley Close response #1 |
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| As a resident of Oxley Close, I feel I must reply to the letter in issue 557.
Yes, there was a party. No, I was not invited. Was it well run? Yes. Was it too loud? No. Is there one every week?... |
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| NABD thank you |
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| I would like the opportunity to thank everyone who supported the last Annual Sheffield Area N.A.B.D. Bike and Trike Show.
Through the donations of people and businesses like yours, a total of £1,703.86 was raised at the September show, despite the extremely... |
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| In reply to 'disgusted' |
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| In reply to ‘Disgusted’ (issue 556)
The question is – where would YOU keep hens? It seems an appropriate place, as it is in a rural setting.
You implied that wild animals had got into the run and some were killed – this... |
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| Golf day thank you |
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| May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the golf day at Wath golf club in memory of my son, Adrian Hart.
Many thanks to all the people who donated prizes for the raffles that were held on the... |
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| Abandoned puppy |
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| I just thought I’d tell you about a 10-month-old pup I found tied to a lamp post at 6:20am on Friday, next to the Infant School in Stocksbridge - where the wood is.
I can’t believe people would be so cruel. I took... |
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| Poets' Corner 557 |
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| Trig Point
We began by climbing upwards, holding hands and giggling.
It was a cold excitement and I could hear our teeth chuntering.
An arid wind was blowing sideways giving us a tormenting thirst, which we easily forgot when focused on our goal.
STOP!
We had... |
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| Thank you to dog finder |
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| Thank you to the man who stopped on Long Lane on Thursday, August 13 in the afternoon. You helped my daughter to find our dog that had run off. A big thank you for caring and taking time out to help... |
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| Re 'Disabled reader' |
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| In reply to the letter from ‘Disabled reader’ on August 6, 2009:
I am sorry that you have had to write to Look Local regarding the lack of a drop kerb to facilitate access for wheelchairs and scooters to the refurbished toilets... |
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| Support for Deepcar Englishman |
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| Having noted Mr. Morton's letter (Look Local, Aug 13, 2009) I feel I must offer my support to 'Englishman of Deepcar'.
While we might have to accept the various models of 'family' that are large within our communities, to suggest all are equally valid is simply... |
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