PUNK BAND FLYING HIGH AFTER WIN
A YOUNG Barnsley punk band are looking forward to a television appearance and national tour after winning a competition.
Midair91 proved they have more fans than any of the other new bands in the Popworld Promotes contest for October, a monthly event for unsigned acts.
The three teenage band members, who all hail from Brierley, are to perform on Channel 4 programme Popworld.
Their victory came after more than 1,000 fans texted into support them, 700 more than their nearest rivals.
Drummer Ben Hinchliffe said the band was looking forward to making the most of their big break.
The 16-year-old said: “It was a real surprise to us when we won.
“It is fantastic to know that a few people out their like our music.
“We’re really looking forward to going on Popworld, although we’re nervous because we’ve never been on television before.”
PETER NETS NATIONAL FA AWARD
ATHERSLEY Recreation administrator Peter Goodlad was given a national FA award by Andy Ritchie.
The Reds’ manager presented Peter with the administrator of the year award on behalf of the Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA.
The presentation was one of the Charter Standard awards, now in their fifth year, which recognises work with children in football.
Peter was given a plaque and £300 and was a VIP at Old Trafford when England played Macedonia earlier this month.
He was nominated for the award by his teammates after being involved with the club for more than ten years.
County FA chief executive James Hope-Gill said: “The majority of people currently working in clubs are often undervalued in both kudos and recognition.
“Football needs to identify quality individuals and reward them.
“These awards go some way to addressing that.”
SUPER NANNIES HEADING FOR BARNSLEY
SUPER nannies are being sent to Barnsley to help parents look after their children.
The government announced Barnsley is one of the towns to benefit from a £4m scheme to provide parenting experts in an attempt to curb antisocial behaviour.
About £50,000 is earmarked for Barnsley and a council spokesman said it would help extend existing support services, which have increased school attendance and cut yobbish behaviour.
Children’s services spokeswoman Linda Burgess was pleased with the news, even though she thinks the idea of ‘nannies’ is demeaning.
She said: “I don’t think families need ‘nannies’ but the support is welcome.
“It’s helpful to have access to support services as long as it is offered in an appropriate way that is not demeaning or diminishing for parents.”
