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It's been years since Ecclesall Road was enjoyable to visit. The ten bob millionaires who made certain places their own have maybe run out of what money they pretended they had, along with everyone else hit by the cost of living and need to prioritise. The independent shops on Sharrow Vale Road and in the area get an occasional visit but not the pubs and bars.

My old man used to work with him, back in the day. My one and only visit to the pub was at my das promotion do. Wards bitter that had the weird effect of me being ok whilst inside the pub, but totally drunk once I hit fresh air outside.

Only been to a few homes games this season. The latter stages of Wilder's last tenure and method of his departure really did disappoint me, as did his return after rebuilding his relationship with the owner whilst Hecky was still in place. I don't like that aspect of it and it leaves us in the hands of an owner with what appears to be little money, a huge clear out to deliver and a manager of dubious quality, other than living in the past clichés and being 'one of our own'. This season has been an embarrassment to the fans, club and the PL, but the rot didn't just start suddenly when we sold Ndiaye and Berge pre-season. It began during CWAK's last time here with dubious signings (wasted money), giving too long contracts and too much of the 'one of our own' and 'my football club' talk that covered the weaknesses. I went yesterday more out of wanting to see Norwood, Baldock and Bash for the last time. Wes had a blinder, that should help him be moved on and I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Mcburnie on his way too. This is as much on CW as it is anyone else in the club, and no amount of deflecting and positive chat will change that. I am genuinely concerned for the future of the club right now. Glad this season is done with. Thanks to all involved, on and off the field, for putting us through it.

100% not the case. Society has failed the kids. When, perhaps, parents start to spend more time concerned with their kids rather than the contents of their phones and any other distraction, and money starts to get pumped into communities to help regeneration in a capital and social level, then we might start to see a change. When a kid is in public carrying a weapon, it's already too late. Hand wringing and warm words change nothing

You make an excellent point. Since 2010, the Government have, nationally, cut Police officers by 21k, PCSO positions by 23k, austerity measures have seen 650+ stations closed or sold off. Their much vaunted 20k 'replacement officers' as per the Casey review (not 'new' as the Govt like to claim) are new, hugely inexperienced and will take years to get to any level of ability before they get anywhere near replacing those lost. Add in an underfunded justice system that has left a legacy of insufficient prison places, prison officers, solicitors and barristers not wanting to work in crime as it's seriously underfunded/ paid and you begin to get an idea of the bigger issues. It has to be said that all this has been playing out for 14 YEARS now, but people either haven't been watching or interested, until now. It's too late to make simplistic suggestions now. On a very practical level, once a kid is carrying a knife in public, it's already too late. It is then just about consequences, and who gets to visit an A and E, if they're lucky, or, all too often parents visiting a mortuary. If they're really lucky, they get locked up before they harm someone or get harmed. The issue lies in parenting, peer groups and communities. It won't sit well with some people, but similar cuts to public services, councils, youth outreach etc also has consequences. Society has failed it's kids. And until things change, the stats just get worse. Sadly.

I am a Blade. I just don't do the emotional links with the past that cloud judgement. We need a new owner, and a completely fresh start with new energy and thoughts.

CW came back because he wanted/ needed a job and had obviously been working behind the scenes to make it happen. The prince wanted him back as he wanted/ needed a lift with the fan base. If it were any other manager with the recent record of CW, we wouldn't have wanted him as supporters. Simply - a marriage of convenience. His interviews are already becoming more difficult to watch, as happened last time. Sorry Blades, but I don't see this working out well and really hope that a much hoped for new owner starts a completely new chapter for us.

The 2007 floods were the worst since the Dale Dyke flood in 1864. 2007 was described as a 1 in 150 year weather event. 16 years later, here we are again. We are surrounded by hills with a number of rivers that were developed by water run off historically. That doesn't change. It is about climate change and the fact that, no matter what interventions we put in place, the volume of water being deposited in very short periods of time is increasing and we can' build another major river to help it run off. Deny it all you like. There are thousands of home and business owners who deserve a little more respect, never mind the ones who will be affected in future.

Hi there. Take a breath, and put 7pm Monday night in your list of things to do, and just come along. You're guaranteed a warm welcome, will get looked after, and you don't have to talk, just watch it happen if you like and see if it's for you. If you need any more info, feel free to send me a DM. Please don't overthink it.

Cracking venue! Had a day there last week. Fished the bank in front of the cafe, and only a couple of rod lengths out. Old school, float at 10-12 feet deep fishing nice and steadily on the drop mostly, the on the bottom too. Caught right from the off, all silver fish with some bream to a couple of pounds, and fished close in, in the last hour catching plenty of perch. A well looked after venue, £5 for the day, fish in great condition and free parking. Definitely going back. Tight lines folks.

Chapter One coffee and cakes. Next to PA Jewellery. Easy to find. Enjoy, you can even Google boundary changes, post codes and geographic pedantry whilst enjoying a visit. Have a good day, always better with good coffee.

Opened by the folk who have the coffee van in Weston Park, and now opened a new café on Barber Road in Crookes, next to P.A. Jewellery. Lovely people running it, great food and drinks and excellent cakes! Well worth a visit!

Went up to the Flask for a couple of hours last night. No one else fishing on a beautiful summer evening. Set up in the middle of the bay, just below the gate from the road, after clambering down the rocks as the water is quite low right now. Simple wag and mag set up, first put in was a perch, as it was the very first time I fished there over 45 years ago. A good few hand sized and above roach and a couple of skimmers followed to keep it interesting. Had to change depth a couple of times to keep them coming, but all the fish were in top condition and most never seen a hook before. Fish topping all over the reservoir as the sun went down. Think I'll try the plantation next time out. Worth a visit folks, if you get chance.

Haven't been up there for a good while. Anyone fished it recently - how's it doing these days. Thanks folks

No, they're really not. It's an event that makes many thousands of pounds for charity, every year. People commit to it to help others, and improve their fitness and mental health. It's a few hours, once a year.