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Comedy as it should be! Although he popped-up on SF some years ago, when appearing at local stand-up venues (see https://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/search/?q=wrigglesworth&quick=1), he's now a BBC Radio 4 regular. His idiosyncratic local style is very effective and highly recommended even for people not actually from/in Sheffield. You can catch his most recent series currently being repeated on Radio4Extra late every Monday night or, via BBC Sounds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06qkp8n

There was a posting on here for Roy Wrigglesworth, being mentioned by a grandchild. Roy Wrigglesworth, father was Arthur Fred Wrigglesworth, mother Rose (Whittaker) Wrigglesworth Could the person get back to me for family research. Barry [email protected]

This Thursday see's Tom Wrigglesworth (Radio 4, Fosters Best Comedy Show Nominee 2009) make a welcome return to The Lescar. Line up - Chris Brooker, Danny Sutcliffe, Tom Wrigglesworth plus more. Date - Thurs 3 Sep 2015 Venue - The Lescar, Sharrowvale Road, S11 8ZF Tickets - £8/5NUS http://www.wegottickets.com/sheffieldcomedy TOM WRIGGLESWORTH VIDEOCLIPS - Tom Wrigglesworth is an established Stand-Up comedian, Radio and TV presenter and voice-over artist from Sheffield, England. With a disarmingly charming delivery and unforgettable appearance, this Yorkshire funny man became a national have-a-go-hero when he rescued a little old lady from the jaws of a Virgin train ticket inspector; only to be arrested for begging. His subsequent story of the event secured Tom several awards including the Chortle Best Show Award, and a nomination for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award. This led to a sell out tour of the UK, and runs at the New Zealand Comedy Festival and prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival. Following this, Tom recorded two series of ‘Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Letters’ for BBC Radio 4, tackling consumer issues in his own hilarious way and winning a highly acclaimed Sony Award for best Radio Comedy along the way. His next radio project, ‘Tom Wrigglesworth’s Hang Ups’ for BBC Radio 4 is currently in its second series and focuses on telephone conversations with his parents. As a natural and engaging television presenter, Tom put his technical background to use when he appeared on ‘Electric Dreams’ for BBC 2, advising a modern family as they fast forwarded through three decades of technology. He then presented Engineering Giants, also for BBC 2, which saw Tom climbing aboard an oil platform, servicing a passenger ferry and dismantling a jumbo-jet whilst interviewing various engineers to keep the viewers informed as the three major strip downs unfolded. Further television credits include being a regular contributor on The Discovery Channel where he explains the science behind crowd sourced stunts and experiments on the popular show ‘ You have been warned’ He is also known for his uncanny resemblance to Green Bay Packers Quarter back Aaron Rodgers and worked with NFL films to create ‘The Incredible Mr Wrigglesworth’. This short film which featured Tom performing in Green Bay, receiving the key to the city and coming his face to face with his doppleganger became a viral You Tube hit. Since winning the Channel 4 new comedian competition, ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ in 2003, Tom is now firmly established as one of the most original, talented and respected comedians on the UK and International comedy circuit.

LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB @ LESCAR THURS 16 MAY SALLY ANNE HAYWARD (mc), DAMIEN RYAN, SCOTT BENNETT & TOM WRIGGLESWORTH DOOR 8PM SHOW 8 30PM Tickets £8/£5 NUS http://www.wegottickets.com/sheffieldcomedy Details http://www.lastlaughcomedy.com SALLY ANNE HAYWARD Sally-Anne Hayward has been described as a charming and popular performer with a winning brand of autobiographical humour. She always manages to endear herself to any audience by taking them on a journey through her slightly eccentric world, including insights into the female psyche and her compulsion to send off spoof job applications. Sally has developed a unique brand of sweet young lady cum sharp-witted fox, wrapped in layers of eminently likeable stage persona. "Hayward is a bubbly stream of comedy anecdotes…a delightfully chatty act…an immensely likeable stage manner." Chortle on line review "Small time country posh life versus young lady breaking into the stand-up circuit. Fabulous." - BBC London Live SCOTT BENNETT "A star of the future" Huddersfield Examiner TOM WRIGGLESWORTH WINNER - CHORTLE BEST SHOW – 2010, WINNER - NEW ZEALAND FESTIVAL - BEST INTERNATIONAL COMIC – 2010, WINNER - TIME OUT - BREAK THROUGH ACT – 2010,WINNER - LANCASHIRE COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR – 2010, NOMINEE - EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARD – 2009, MCWHIRTER TRUST AWARD – 2009, NOMINEE - CHORTLE BEST NEWCOMER – 2004, WINNER - SO YOU THINK YOUR FUNNY - 2003 Sheffield funny man Tom Wrigglesworth became a national have-a-go-hero when he rescued a little old lady from the jaws of Virgin train bureaucracy, only to be arrested for begging. His subsequent sell-out show, ‘Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Return Letter to Richard Branson’, bagged him the Chortle award for Best Show 2010, and a nomination for the main Edinburgh Festival Comedy gong. Now firmly established as one of the most original and talented comedians on the UK and international circuit, charismatic wordsmith Tom began his ascent up the comedy ladder in 2002. In 2003, he scooped first prize in Channel 4’s prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? competition and a year later he was nominated for Chortle Best Newcomer. Since then, he has continued to take the UK circuit by storm. An articulate and natural raconteur, he possesses an innate ability to riff with an audience like they’re old friends. With both TV credits and critically acclaimed BBC Radio 4 shows under his belt, the man from Totley moves towards world domination, well being recognised in Abbeydale Road’s Tesco at least.

MERRY HELL COMEDY CLUB @ THE GREYSTONES THURS 4 JULY EDINBURGH PREVIEWS WITH TOM WRIGGLESWORTH & KAI HUMPHRIES DOOR 8PM SHOW 8 30PM Tickets £8/£5 NUS http://www.wegottickets.com/sheffieldcomedy Details http://www.lastlaughcomedy.com TOM WRIGGLESWORTH: Utterly At Odds With The Universe. – Sony Award Winner, Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee, Chortle Award winner and Star of Radio 4 and BBC 2, Tom returns with an exquisite new show. Expect elegant flourishes of language, twisted logic and whimsical storytelling courtesy of one of the finest and most original comics in town. You could also expect next week’s lottery numbers, but let’s deal with one thing at a time. Simply put, it’s about Tom. WINNER - CHORTLE BEST SHOW – 2010, WINNER - NEW ZEALAND FESTIVAL - BEST INTERNATIONAL COMIC – 2010, WINNER - TIME OUT - BREAK THROUGH ACT – 2010,WINNER - LANCASHIRE COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR – 2010, NOMINEE - EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARD – 2009, MCWHIRTER TRUST AWARD – 2009, NOMINEE - CHORTLE BEST NEWCOMER – 2004, WINNER - SO YOU THINK YOUR FUNNY - 2003 KAI HUMPHRIES: Shameless – 'Humphries is a lovely Geordie comic and this set wasn’t just funny, it was like being cuddled for an hour, bathed in his sunny friendliness and impossible likeability that makes his rude humour feel mischievous and thoroughly inoffensive ... unpretentious and charming … hilarious!’ **** (ThreeWeeks). ‘Chatty and easy-going … side-splittingly funny’ (Fest). ‘Extremely funny … catch an emerging superstar early’ **** (One4Review.wordpress.com). ‘Endearing and funny’ (Evening News). Catch Kai on Comedy Central’s Comedy Store and on tour with Daniel Sloss. ‘Happy, original and surreal … caustic, rapid-fire wit … an immensely gifted stand-up’ (Skinny).

Tom Wrigglesworth – Utterly at Odds With The Universe. Sony Award Winner, Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee, Chortle Award winner and Star of Radio 4 and BBC 2, Tom returns with an exquisite new show. Expect elegant flourishes of language, twisted logic and whimsical storytelling courtesy of one of the finest and most original comics in town. You could also expect next week’s lottery numbers, but let’s deal with one thing at a time. Simply put, it’s about Tom. http://www.lastlaughcomedyfestival.co.uk Buy tickets - http://www.wegottickets.com/sheffieldcomedy Date:Friday, October 4th 2013 | Time:9:30pm Venue:The Greystones | Address:Greystones Road, Sheffield, S11 7BS Admission:£8

I've been a radio listener to the gentle humour of Tom Wrigglesworth's 'Open Letters' and 'Hang Ups' for going on a decade (?) now. I love how his mum and dad still answer the phone with "Sheffield, 61977".

You have an older message on Sheffield forum, regarding Roy Wrigglesworth. You mention Roy being a grandfather to you. I am doing research on my family tree and I believe Roy would have been a first cousin to me. His parents Arthur Fred Wrigglesworth and Doris Whittaker. Doris was an Aunt of mine, she was my dads sister. If you have further details on the family I would most appreciate it. ---------- Post added 30-11-2016 at 08:27 ---------- If you are the granddaughter of Roy Wrigglesworth can you contact me regarding the Wrigglesworth family please Barry Whittaker [email protected]

Local Totley lad Tom Wrigglesworth has added an extra show to his Grin up North Festival run due to phenomenal demand. Venue - Greystones, Greytsones Rd Door 4 30pm, show 5pm Tickets - £8 08452519017 Yorkshire funny man Tom Wriggelsworth became a national have a go hero when he rescued a little old lady from the jaws of Virgin tarin bureaucracy, only to be arrested for begging. his subequent sell-out shows bagged himthe Chortle award for best show 2010 and a nominationfor the main Edinburgh Festival Gong. Come see what all the fuss is about.

Yes, but please add Tom Wrigglesworth. And his 94yr old granny Mabel.

The older I get the more I need to find out whether I’m the last of a long line of schoolkids born in the 1920s. I’m currently wondering about Austin Twigg, born Nidd Road 18 April 1929 0r 1930 (his birthday’s the same day as mine). Roy Wrigglesworth, as a boy lived first street on the right, at the bottom of Prince of Wales Road. It was a cul de sac adjacent to the old White City Greyhound Stadium. Roy Proctor, lived somewhere in Walkley; Pat Bray (son of nurseryman) lived just off Ecclesall Road, somewhere opposite Hickmott Road. Eric Hobson, former Hunter’s Bar Junior School pupil; Lloyd Lloyd, as a boy lived at 21 Deep Lane, Shiregreen; Frank Bailey, lived Greystones area; Patricia Taylor, lived Rustlings Road and became a dancer; the Robinson twins, lived in Hickmott Road area (bottom of Neal Road, turn left and last house on corner of Ecclesall Road). Teresa Wright (no relation); Philip Scholey, his father had builder’s yard on Sharrow Vale Road opposite Hunter’s Bar School; Edgar Wallace, also Sharrow Vale Road (born, I think 1935) on same day as Edgar Wallace died; hence the Edgar). Any information greatly appreciated.

Listen to (Sheffield's own) Tom Wrigglesworth ranting about changing suppliers http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00y92mb#play I heard it last night on Radio 4 Extra. It is very wry and disturbingly accurate!

21 years after moving to 7-digit numbers. It's as though people in 1985 were still quoting their telephone numbers with 5 digits. ...as Tom Wrigglesworth's parents do 51 years after moving to six digits...

I thought it was 28 Tom Bradley (Leicester East) Ronald Brown (Hackney South and Shoreditch) John Cartwright (Woolwich East) Richard Crawshaw (Liverpool Toxteth) George Cunningham (Islington South and Finsbury) Bruce Douglas-Mann (Mitcham and Morden, resigned his seat and lost the ensuing by-election) James Dunn (Liverpool Kirkdale) Tom Ellis (Wrexham) David Ginsburg (Dewsbury) John Grant (Islington Central) John Horam (Gateshead West) Ednyfed Hudson Davies (Caerphilly) Edward Lyons (Bradford West) Dr Dickson Mabon (Greenock and Port Glasgow) Bryan Magee (Leyton) Robert Maclennan (Caithness and Sutherland) Tom McNally (Stockport South) Bob Mitchell (Southampton Itchen) Eric Ogden (Liverpool West Derby) Michael O'Halloran (Islington North) David Owen (Plymouth Devonport) William Rodgers (Stockton-on-Tees) John Roper (Farnworth) Neville Sandelson (Hayes and Harlington) Jeffrey Thomas (Abertillery) Mike Thomas (Newcastle East) James Wellbeloved (Erith and Crayford) Ian Wrigglesworth (Thornaby)

The Last Laugh Comedy Club has an absolute belter of line up this Thurs 23 Feb with Johnny Candon, Tom Wrigglesworth and Lloyd Langford. (Ask Rhod BBC1) Venue - Lescar, Sharrowvale Rd Date - thurs 9 Feb 8pm Tickets - £8 plus booking fee 80p http://www.wegottickets.com JOHNNY CANDON One of Ireland’s most sought after comedians; Johnny regularly performs at comedy festivals all over the world. He has delighted audiences as far afield as Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, The Middle East as well as all over Europe. A regular at all the major clubs across the UK and Ireland, Johnny has toured the UK with John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman (“The Daily Show”, “Political Animal”), supported Ricky Gervais on his hugely successful tour, “Animals” and Neil Delamere on his “Creme Delamere” tour of Ireland. Johnny was a founding member of the critically acclaimed “Robin Ince’s Book Club” performing with acts ranging from Robin Ince (obviously), Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant, Russell Brand, Stewart Lee, Bridget Christie, Simon Amstell, Josie Long, Ian Hart and James Franco "The new Dave Allen", Ricky Gervais "Amiably told by a likeable raconteur, this is an engaging tale", The Scotsman TOM WRIGGLESWORTH Sheffield’s very own drops by to the club where it all started for him. Now firmly established as one of the most original and talented comedians on the UK and international circuit, charismatic wordsmith Tom began his ascent up the comedy ladder in 2002. In 2003, he scooped first prize in Channel 4’s prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? competition and a year later he was nominated for Chortle Best Newcomer. Since then, he has continued to take the UK circuit by storm. An articulate and natural raconteur, he possesses an innate ability to riff with an audience like they’re old friends. AWARDS SONY RADIO AWARD 2011 WINNER - CHORTLE BEST SHOW – 2010 WINNER - NEW ZEALAND FESTIVAL - BEST INTERNATIONAL COMIC – 2010 WINNER - TIME OUT - BREAK THROUGH ACT - 2010 WINNER - LANCASHIRE COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR – 2010 NOMINEE - EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARD - 2009 MCWHIRTER TRUST AWARD – 2009 NOMINEE - CHORTLE BEST NEWCOMER - 2004 WINNER - SO YOU THINK YOUR FUNNY - 2003 'Destined for the dizzy heights' – NME 'The ultimate crowd pleaser' - The Guardian LLOYD LANGFORD A prolific writer and performer, Lloyd Langford is proving himself to be a highly sought after act with his striking combination of natural wit undercut with a playful curiosity. Born in Wales but currently living in London, Langford's act is an ever-evolving mixture of personal anecdotes, memorable one-liners and topical material. Lloyd has numerous tv and radio credits but is most well known as Rhod Gilbert’s flat mate on BBC1’s Ask Rhod?. “One of the sharpest comedic minds on the circuit.” The Guardian “A lugubrious Welshman with a knack of turning out juicy one-liners, Langford is a rising star.” The Guardian “A rich tapestry of jokes at his command.” The Independent "The sharpest of comedy instincts and an innate grasp of timing and pace…Makes stand-up look deceptively simple." Chortle “His laidback, charming approach to comedy makes him instantly likeable.” Time Out "Some really fine gags…A lovely contrast of this very benevolent delivery with some quite edgy material." Stephanie Merritt, The Observer "An expertly executed set." BBC Oxford “A quick and instinctively funny mind.” Metro “A born banterer, Langford handles swerve balls with ease.” The Stage

Hello, Sheffield Comedy Festival is back and starts today. There is some fantastic comedy on offer starting today with 2 fantastic shows from the Edinburgh festival. Sheffield comedian Tom Wrigglesworth brings his Edinburgh award nominated show Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Return Letter to Richard Branson to the City Hall tonight. I saw it on Tuesday and it is outstanding. Highly recommended and deserved its nomination and all the 5 * reviews. Tom is definitely one of the best stand ups in country. Also Zoe Lyons brings her Miss Machismo to the Lescar. Zoe is a very funny comedian who won best joke of the Edinburgh festival last year and was in the top ten again this year so you are guaranteed to laugh. Also at the Lescar is Ladies night - whoever says women aren't funny needs to go and see how wrong they are as Karen Bayley, Lou Conran and Mel Moon will raise the roof. I am not an organiser of the Festival just a comedy fan who wants to see the festival get bigger and better each year from the support of the people from Sheffield! Festival detail can be found here http://www.sheffieldcomedyfestival.com/index.html

Come with me to the comedy festival. I've got tickets for: Tom Wrigglesworth. James Acaster. Mark Steel. Otiz Canneloni. I'll get you a pint if you can make any of them. You'd love Mark Steel:D

Having watched live stand-up on a weekly basis for almost the last 20 years, I thought that I’d give my recommendations for who to see during the Sheffield comedy festival. Having read through the brochure, I’m amazed how many shows are under a tenner for a full one hour show. These are my personal favorites. Kai Humphries - (Oct 2nd, Lescar, £6). Catch him before he’s famous & charging a lot more. Sol Bernstein – (2nd, Lescar, £6). Just one word “LEGEND”. Geoff Norcott – (3rd, Lescar, £6). The smooth southerner. Gavin Webster – (4th, Lescar, £6).Comedians, comedian. Comics go to watch Gavin on their night off! Jason Cook – (5th, Memorial Hall, £12). Writer of BBC2 series ‘Hebbern’. Had me in stitches just last week. Jim Smallman – (6th, Corperation, £6). Since moving to Wales rarely plays Sheffield. Hobgoblin Comedy Award Heat – (8th, Royal Standard, £4). You usually find a gem at these nights. Steve Gribbin – (9th, Lescar, £6). If you love music & comedy, you’ll love Steve. Lloyd Langford – (10th, Lescar, £6). Last time I saw him he dressed as a banana!! Eddy Brimson – (10th, Lescar, £6). Hemels best. Tony Jameson – (11th, Lescar, £. Brill show for football/computer games fans. Steve Royal – (11th, Lescar, £6). Mad juggling manc who did the warm-up for last weeks palladium show. Tom Wrigglesworth – (14th, Crucible, £13.50). Local lad done good. Paul Sinah – (15th, Crucible, £14). The man in the white suit from ‘The Chase’ & personal friend. Nige – (15th, Washington, £5). Keith Carters most successful character. Tanyalee Davis – (16th, Lescar, £6).Small in stature, but, huge in laughs. Martin Mor – (17th, Lescar, £6). I’ve seen this brilliant Irishman dozens of times & never heard the same joke twice. Chris Ramsey – (19th, Memorial Hall, £16.50). What more can you say about this guy? Unmissable. Gary Delaney – (19th, Lescar, £. Simply the best one-liner comic I’ve ever seen. Sully O’Sullivan – (20th, Corporation, £5). Living proof that New Zealanders are funny. Barry Dodds – (21st, Lescar, £5). As funny off-stage as he is on it. Duncan Oakley – (22nd, Royal Standard, £6). Musical, off-the-wall, crazy & hilarious. Sam & Tom – (22nd, Royal Standard, £3). Last seen with Stapleface. Sketch comedy at its best. Christian Riley – (23rd, Lescar, £6). Worth the entrance fee just to hear his Arctic Monkeys cover. Keith Carter – (23rd, Lescar, £6). Keith brings a new character to the stage, so new I’ve not seen him yet! Carl Hutchinson – (25th, Lescar, £6). Chris Ramseys tour support act & all-round nice guy. Matt Reed – (25th, Lescar, £6). Buy him a G&T and he’ll have you in stitches all night. Silky – (26th, Lescar, £6). Saw him for the first time 2 weeks ago & I’ll definitely be back for this one. There are also loads of kids shows on during the festival, but, as I don’t have any kids I haven’t seen them. However, I’m thinking of borrowing one for the day on Sat 18th so as I can actually get to watch Phil Ellis in his kids show ‘Fun & Gamez’. The feedback I’ve heard from this show in Edinburgh is phenomenal. Almost 30 shows. I tried to make the list shorter, but didn’t want anyone to miss out on some top shows. Hope to see some of you at a few of the shows. If you see an ugly old bloke with bleached hair, come over & say hi. BB.

Ah Tramlines, good old Tramlines, our third year with the festival, and what a festival it has become. In past years we’ve thrown parties at The Great Gatsby, The Redhouse, DQ and The West End. This year we’re very happily taking on two venues who were absolutely integral to the very creation of the festival in the first place – The Bowery and The Harley. In true Tramlines fashion we’ve attempted to encapsulate a wide variety of acts and genres within our line up; some are familiar faces at Cool Beans events, some have never even set foot in the city, some have even shamed themselves at past Cool Beans events by insulting all crowd and staff in the venue. A mixed bag I’m sure you’ll agree. And if you don’t agree we BANISH you from STEPPING FOOT on this PLANET. Now, some of the details on the Tramlines website and in the Tramlines programme aren’t correct. You have 500 acts to deal with, sometimes things can get confusing. Big shout out to Alex Deadman who I believe was in charge of sitting at a desk sweating away and programming all the info. So if you’re out and about and on the **** and can’t remember what’s cracking off, whip out your smart phone and check out this Mega Blog of Dreams & Desires. Exact times and listings are below, although as often with these things, we may be running late some times. LIVE BANDS IN CAPS, DJs in small. THE LEADMILL – THURSDAY NIGHT – FREE ENTRY 22:00 – 23:00 - Arnivore & Jimmy The Gent (Cool Beans) 23:00 – 12:00 - GENTLEMAN’S DUB CLUB 12:00 – 02:00 - Arnivore & Jimmy The Gent (Cool Beans) THE BOWERY – FRIDAY NIGHT – FREE ENTRY 18:00 – 19:00 - Andy Enchilada (Cool Beans) 19:00 – 19:30 - THE MEGA SQUAD 19:30 – 19:50 - Soulful Sally (Social Bean) 19:50 – 20:20 - JOHNNY KOWALKSI & THE SEXY WEIRDOS 20:20 – 20:40 - Soulful Sally (Social Bean) 20:40 – 21:10 - COUNTING COINS 21:10 – 21:30 - Powlo (Thirsty Ear) 21:30 – 22:20 - THE SOUL CIRCLE GANG 22:20 – 22:40 - Powlo (Thirsty Ear) 22:40 – 23:30 - SMILING IVY 23:30 – 23:50 - Arnivore (Cool Beans) 23:50 – 01:00 - NEW TOWN KINGS 01:00 – 02:00 - Arnivore & Enchilada (Cool Beans) THE HARLEY – SATURDAY – 12:30 – FREE BEFORE 6PM 12:30 – 13:30 - The Meekatron (Hotsteppin’) 13:30 – 14:00 - THE GRAND OLD UKES OF YORKSHIRE 14:00 – 14:20 - Donnellanium (Cool Beans) 14:20 – 14:50 - CLIFF RESCUE & THE HELICOPTERS 14:50 – 15:10 - Banana Hill DJs 15:10 – 15:40 - INVASION OF THE DEADBEATS 15:40 – 16:00 - Banana Hill DJs 16:00 – 16:30 - 50 SNIFFS 16:30 – 16:50 - Swannick The Hedgehog (Puzzled) 16:50 – 17:20 - FEEL GOOD CULTURE 17:20 – 17:40 - Mr. Stu (Clothes Line) 17:40 – 18:10 - THE MOTHER FOLKERS 18:10 – 18:30 - Mr. Stu (Clothes Line) 18:30 – 19:00 - THE TALKS 19:00 – 19:20 - Mr. Stu (Cltohes Line) 19:20 – 20:00 - HEKIMA & THE BONGO FLAVA 20:00 – 20:20 - Jimmy The Gent (Cool Beans) 20:20 – 21:00 - PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING 21:00 – 21:20 - Jimmy The Gent (Cool Beans) 21:20 – 22:00 - MISTY’S BIG ADVENTURE 22:00 – 22:20 - Ocelus (Happy Slap) 22:20 – 23:00 - JERAMIAH FERRARI 11:00 – 11:15 - Jenova Collective 11:15 – 11:45 - THE LEGITIMATE COLLECTIVE 11:45 – 12:30 - Jenova Collective 12:30 – 01:15 - Ocelus 01:15 – 02:45 - Mr. Benn 02:45 – 03:30 - Andy H 03:30 – 04:00 - Arnivore Well that’s all fine and dandy you say but who the hell are these acts? Well…. THE LEADMILL – THURSDAY NIGHT – FREE ENTRY GENTLEMAN’S DUB CLUB Big reggae bass machine, Gentleman’s Dub Club are no doubt going to bring the house down on the launch event! http://www.gentlemansdubclub.com ARNIVORE & JIMMY THE GENT Starting off with reggae but taking you on a musical journey like no other, we have the very proud honour of officially opening up Tramlines weekend. Playing on a 4 deck, 2 mixer, 2 microphone set-up, things could get wild! http://www.soundcloud.com/thegentjimmy THE BOWERY – FRIDAY NIGHT – FREE ENTRY NEW TOWN KINGS Ska/reggae 9 piece spectacular who are fresh from touring all over the UK and Europe, their energetic sound serving time at Boomtown Fair, Secret Garden Party & One Love and on tours with Reel Big Fish, The Slackers & Congo Natty. http://www.newtownkings.com SMILING IVY Smiling Ivy are an explosive and outspoken band from Sheffield that perform an energetic fusion of ska, dub-reggae, punk and hip-hop. Supported the likes of Dub Pistols, Frank Turner and even Frankie Boyle. http://www.smilingivy.co.uk THE SOUL CIRCLE GANG A fresh and innovative Leeds-based bandmade up of eight experienced musicians who weave elements of funk, soul, reggae, world and jazz into unique & exciting new sounds. http://www.thesoulcirclegang.co.uk COUNTING COINS Get ready to skank, pogo, mosh, jig, polka and maybe even waltz – the Counting Coins sound refuses to stay still, switching from ska/punk to gypsy to hip hop and back again several times in the same song. http://www.facebook.com/CountingCoins JOHNNY KOWALSKI & THE SEXY WEIRDOS This band of mismatched personalities react like magnesium with water to deliver incendiary performances which get any crowd dancing. Influences include folk, balkan and good old crusty punk. http://www.sexyweirdos.co.uk THE MEGA SQUAD The Mega Squad are a live instrumentation hip hop outfit, ready to rock at a moment’s notice. Their plan: a) open up the festival b) party hard. http://www.facebook.com/TheMegaSquad [bandcamp width=100% height=42 track=1373233606 size=small bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5] + DJs from Cool Beans, Thirsty Ear, Social Bean and The Bowery THE HARLEY – SATURDAY – 12:30 – FREE BEFORE 6PM PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING J. Willgoose, Esq. and Wrigglesworth sample old public information films/archive material and set them to a new soundtrack – teaching the lessons of the past through the music of the future. http://www.publicservicebroadcasting.net JERAMIAH FERRARI Fresh-faced Manchester-based roots/reggae/rock/punk/ska/calypso band who relentless tour the UK, including recent performaces at the M.E.N Arena and Club Koko. http://www.jeramiahferrari.com MISTY’S BIG ADVENTURE Misty’s Big Adventure are an 8 piece pop, jazz, psychedelia, ska, folk, lounge and beats band from Birmingham led by Grandmaster Gareth, who John Peel once pronounced “The New God”. http://www.facebook.com/mistysbigadventure MR. BENN Bristol-based DJ/producer Mr Benn plays an unmistakable blend of skanking reggae grooves married with the chunkiest of hip hop beats making for dancefloor chaos whenever he’s behind the decks. HEKIMA & THE BONGO FLAVA Hull-based outfit playing a distinctively African style of music that combines bluesy acoustic guitar, reggae rhythms, and plenty of afro-percussion – including that famous bongo flava. http://www.facebook.com/thebongoflava ANDY H Technically the best DJ in Sheffield, hands down. Andy H’s residency at Tuesday Club has seen him play alongisde some of the finest in business and blow them all away! http://www.djandyh.co.uk THE TALKS Dub/ska rockers hailing from Yorkshire, regulary hitting up festivals all over UK and mainland Europe as well as supporting the likes The Specials, Rancid, The Beat & The King Blues. http://www.thetalks.co.uk THE MOTHER FOLKERS The Mother Folkers are a 6-piece alternative folk and country band from Sheffield. Their electro spin on tradition has influences ranging from reels and hornpipes to blues and hip hop. http://www.facebook.com/themotherfolkers THE LEGITIMATE GENTLEMEN Live electro-swing duo (Fat Eddie & Slimg Chris) who incorporate sax, banjo, a double bass and turntables. Fresh from touring the UK, their set includes originals and cleverly-worked remixes. FEELGOOD CULTURE Young and energetic reggae/ska band from West London, after recently gaining a lot of attention with packed out London shows Tramlines Festival will mark their Sheffield debut. http://www.facebook.com/FeelGoodCultureOfficial 50 SNIFFS Hip hop troupe from Boston, UK. After taking a few years out to embrace his alcohol addiction, Sniffs is back with a bunch of brand new jams, including B.S.T.N (loads of hits on YouTube). http://www.facebook.com/50Sniffs INVASION OF THE DEADBEATS Rockabilly, garage, blues, psyche and rock’n'roll all rolled up into one and smashed together by a tight-knit band of brothers. Harmonica solos are very present. http://www.facebook.com/InvasionOfTheDeadbeats OCELUS A veritable dancefloor destroyer whose time performing at festivals across the country has lead to a diverse musical selection and a keen ear for mashing up everything he comes across. http://www.soundcloud.com/ocelus THE GRAND OLD UKES OF YORKSHIRE Think of the 90′s, Take That, B*Witched, TLC, etc. Now think of a ukulele. Now put the two together. You’ve got yourselves The Grand Old Ukes Of Yorkshire. http://www.grandoldukesofyorkshire.co.uk JENOVA COLLECTIVE DJ/producer team from Leeds who play a mashup of swing, latin, disco, ghetto funk and beyond. You can find them hitting up a bunch of UK cities in the summer, including their Tramlines debut. CLIFF RESCUE & THE HELICOPTERS Five lads donned in Hawaiian gear playing all your favourite surf-rock hits. Expect renditions of the Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, The Shadows and maybe even the Hawaii 5-O theme tune. + DJs from Banana Hill, Clothes Line, Puzzled, Cool Beans & Hotsteppin’ What about our infamous Sunday Party on the Patio sesh at the West End? Well things just ain’t been the same there since Big Stu and Big Al left. Plus we’re all off to Cockrock Festival on the Sunday to get naked and frolic in the Lake District. And frolic we shall. Either way, it’s going to be a sweaty, emotional weekend for a lot of people out there. Stay safe and have fun! Cool Beans. Xx FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/416011475164061/

You should have gone to court - If they've been falsifying documents that's perverting the course of justice and someone should have to go to prison for that. Personally I'd have a word with a solicitor, you'll get a free initial interview and maybe even get a "pro bono publico" representation. I recently took a train journey for the first time in over 30 years and have to admit I was a bit nervous about making a mistake and ending up in bother. As well as my tickets I took screen dumps of the online booking process. If you can, try to find a recording of Tom Wrigglesworth's radio programme about his experience of a train guard's treatment of an elderly female passenger who made a mistake with her tickets.

Hi sadabbott. I lived there from being born 1948 till 1966. I think the shop you're referring to was Tinsdales as mentioned in earlier posts. Am interested to know where you lived on Green Oak Rd . ---------- Post added 28-04-2013 at 20:46 ---------- Hi pennina. I used to knock about with Stubby and Sid. I couldnt place a Pam but I do now remember a Mick Beever. I also remember Steve Wrigglesworth and Becky Law. Stubby an Sid were part of the crowd that had a massive kick about every Sunday afternoon. Probably about 15 a side sun, rain or snow. Stubby had a brother, I think, that lived near Derby and we used to get a team together and go over and play them now and again. You're right. The park was always well kept but was absolutely sodden in parts all year round.

The years approximately 1961/2 ish. I was born in 1947 and attended All Saints C of E School. 1952 to 1963. Pam Beever had a brother Michael, they lived on Lemont Road, Becky Law lived on Aldam Road, also remember Michael Wright (Bergy) Roy Stubbs, Stephen Wrigglesworth, Syd Smith, Gail Billing. They were the people who hung around in Green Oak Park. Happy days. The park was always well looked after and we were always careful not to annoy the "parkie".

Comedy fans get a great night out at another of our solo shows at the Greystones, brought to you by the Last Laugh team the longest running comedy club in Yorkshire. After a sell out show from Tom Wrigglesworth and Barbara Nice, we have a bona fide alternative critically acclaimed comic as Will Hodsgon presents his new solo show, “Kidnapped By Catwoman”. Amazing comedy at just £6.00 a ticket and fine beers to round off the night. Date – Thurs 4 April – Doors 8pm Show 8 30pm Venue – The Greystones, Greystones Rd Tickets - £6 http://www.wegottickets.com/sheffieldcomedy Details http://www.lastlaughcomedy.com WIL HODGSON – “KIDNAPPED BY CATWOMAN” From Catwoman to Samantha Fox Strip Poker via Frenchie's slumber party and Hattie Jacques Bed Bath, the crushes, fantasies and desires of a geeky 80s/90s childhood explored in a confessional new show by Chippenham’s cult storyteller Wil Hodgson. Although he’s been doing hour shows for years this is Wil’s first ‘themed’ Fringe show, but being Wil the theme is his personal fetishes and sexual tastes and how they've been influenced by pop culture through the years. Prepare for bits about spanking and other quintessentially British fetishes, but don’t expect nob gags or laddish shagging stories. Watch Wil inhabit the world of Grease and the Pink Ladies, Carry On films, and female superheroes/ supervillains. With the additional promise of some powerpoint, this year Wil is upping the ante, prepare to be charmed, amused, enlightened, delighted and hopefully a little excited, with the all new show from a unique voice in British comedy. 'This is a lovely, funny, fetishy show... You will enjoy a beautiful, boobtastic hour' Kate Copstick, The Scotsman He is an inspired storyteller and his words are full of fire and beauty … He's a sort of urban warrior on behalf of all those who don't fit in’ Scotsman ‘This is punk rock, this is how it should be’ Mark Thomas 'Genius' Russell Howard

Comedy fans get a great night out at another of our solo shows at the Greystones, brought to you by the Last Laugh team the longest running comedy club in Yorkshire. After a sell out show from Tom Wrigglesworth we return with another brilliant character comedian Barbara Nice, creation of Phoenix Nights’ star Janice Connolly. Amazing comedy at just £8.00 a ticket and fine beers to round off the night. Date – Thurs 7 March – Doors 8pm Show 8 30pm Venue – The Greystones, Greystones Rd Tickets - £8 www.wegottickets.com/sheffieldcomedy[/url] Details http://www.lastlaughcomedy.com BABARA NICE After an amazing Sheffield Comedy Festival show in 2012 Mrs Nice returns to the Greystones. Do not miss this show. Barbara Nice - International fun smuggler and mother dealing in the naturally occurring comedic highs of daily life. A supremely funny character comedian who tours the country on behalf of the opinionated suburban housewives of Stockport. Barbara invites you to forget your troubles, be happy and join everyone’s favourite housewife in celebrating the here and now and making our own fun in austerity Britain . Starring Phoenix Nights' Janice Connolly. Mrs Barbara Nice is the comedy creation of Janice Connolly. Barbara is your average Stockport housewife who given up the domestic bliss of Tupperware and Poundstretcher shops for the unpredictabilty of the comedy world. No audience is too rowdy for her to handle - she's already raised five teenagers. With the affectionate attitude of a playgoup leader at a wild Iggy Pop concert, Barbara is guaranteed to warm the heart of any audience. Having recently supported both, Johnny Vegas and Peter Kay, Barbara is now a circuit headline act in her own right, as well as being one of the most experienced comperes in the country. She has also performed solo shows in Edinburgh (Stand and Guilded Balloon), Brighton (Komedia and Pavilion Theatre) and Manchester(The Lowry) ‘warm and spontaneous… brings out the hidden joy in us all’ ***** Independent " As hilarious as it is possible to get " The Scotsman " she doesnt just blur the gap between audience and performer-she obliterates it" Edinburgh Evening News. " Imagine a hybrid between Mrs. Merton and Victoria Wood" The Times. "A refreshing blast of hilarious humanity" Zone Magazine " A cross between Victoria Wood and Janis Joplin" The Stage

Comedy fans get a great night out at the new one man shows at the greystones, brought to you by the last laugh team the longest running comedy club in Yorkshire. launch night 7th Feb see's local hero Tom Wrigglesworth making a whistle stop visit to the Greystone's. Amazing comedy at just £8.00 a ticket and fine beers to round off the night. tickets on line at http://www.wegottickets.com/sheffieldcomedy. more info if needed at last laugh box office 01142210317