Your Wentworth Valley Community Newspaper March 2010
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Battle to save former Green Belt land off Rotherham Road fails at final hurdle. Modifications to development welcomed but allotments threatened. process.” During the appeal, held at the Edward Dunn in Maltby, RMBC called no witnesses and relied on written evidence confirming broad agreement between the main parties. Indeed the Inspector, Robert Luck, said in his decision “There are no remaining areas of disagreement between the appellant and either the Council, which is also the highway authority for the non-strategic network, or the HA, provided that relevant conditions, about which there is also no dispute, were imposed. There is thus no outstanding main issue to be considered.” He did acknowledge that other representations had been made by third parties, which he considered in order to determine whether “those representations [raised] material considerations sufficient to outweigh the conformity of the use proposed with the UDP, and the acceptability of the proposal in all other respects to the relevant authorities,” before deciding they did not. Maltby Town Councillor John
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Developer wins appeal for new offices Permission has finally been granted for the development of eight business units on former Green Belt land off Rotherham Road, Maltby. The successful appeal from Boulby Davison Developments marks the end of a three year battle to prevent the development by concerned parties in Maltby. The work must begin within three years, and is subject to conditions relating to road construction, drainage and landscaping. In the adopted Rotherham Unitary Development Plan (1999) (UDP), the appeal site is designated for Business Uses, but was originally Green Belt. “There is continuing concern among local residents at RMBC’s failure to ensure that land which was re-designated in anticipation of the re-routing of the A631 reverted to Green Belt when the road proposal was cancelled,” said Alice Rodgers of Maltby Environmental Group. “What is pleasing to objectors, however, is that the developer’s original proposals have seen considerable modification during the Planning
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Kirk said “I am, of course, most disappointed that building can now go ahead on the Rotherham Road site next to the allotments. In the event that RMBC basically withdrew their objections to the original application it was felt by many that the decision reached by the Inspector was the only one available to him. “It shows that public opinion, scenic views, necessity for building, independence etc. are not even considered as important. “My worry, as President of Yorkshire Allotments and Gardens Federation is that some part of the Rotherham Road allotments site is still earmarked for development and/or road widening even though the land is statutory allotment land; RMBC appear to have ignored this fact when the original plans for the non-existent road were made. “Let’s hope the current economic problems mean that funds to build cannot be raised and serviced within the next three years.” see editorial page 8
Mother’s Day Competition Winners see pages 6 and 7
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Events Calendar Edward Dunn Dance & Social Club
Annual Ravenfield Ramble
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Maltby Community Library, 19:00 ‘Millenium Photos: Ten Years On’
Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 14:00-16:30 Every Friday, Tea Dance £1.50 including tea & biscuits
Edward Dunn Memorial Hall Every Friday 14:00-15:30 Everyone welcome
Wickersley Operatics Society
Wentworth Valley Area Assembly
Maltby Crags Women’s Group
St.Francis Church Hall, Bramley, 18:00 - 20:00 All Welcome
Crags School Community Room 9:00 - 11:00. Every Wednesday Term Time. Speakers, Crafts etc. For info: 07817 405255
Maltby Environmental Group Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 19:00 All Welcome
Supertots Carer & Toddler Group
Wickersley Writers Workshop
Maltby Local History Society
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Wickersley Community Centre Tues 18:30 - 21:30 Thurs 19:30-21:30 Open to all over 16yrs
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The Demon Barbers The Rock at the Wesley Centre, Maltby, Doors open 19:30 Tickets £12, Conc. £10
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Malby Main Vs Scarborough Athletic
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St Marys Parish Room, Morell St 9:00-11:00. Tuesdays (Term time only) Everyone Welcome Tel Pauline: 07817 405255
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The Silver Dollar Line Dance Club
The Three Tuns, Stainton 20:00 Folks, Blues, 60s, Anything acoustic Call John: 01709 813530
Every Tuesday, Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, 19:30-21:30 starting with beginner lessons, £2.00pp
For info call: 07766 088221
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Every Wednesday, Queens Medical Centre, 9.30 - 12:30 Call to book an appointment on: 01709 422444
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Wickersley Community Centre Every other Tues, 13:00 - 15:00 Tel Margaret: 01709 543991 Tea, coffee & biscuits
Medical Centre Car park, Hollings Lane, Ravenfield 10:00 - 12:00 noon, 5 mile walk, sturdy footwear required
Stop Smoking Clinic
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Stop Smoking Clinic
Folk and Acoustic Night
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Maltby Town Council Surgery
Every Wednesday, Joint Services Centre, 18:00 - 20:00 Call to book an appointment on: 01709 422444
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Muglet Lane, Maltby 19:00
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Bugsy Malone 13th - 17th April. By Chapeltown Amateur Dramatic Society 19:15 Rotherham Civic Theatre, Tel: 0114 246 8462 for info.
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Easter Animal Hunt Wickersley Wood Saturday 3rd April 10.30 to 12noon Meet at Wood Lane Pedestrian Entrance
Wickersley Community Centre Open Day Event Saturday 20th March 2010 10am-1pm
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Is there a local drug problem? The February meeting of Maltby Forum Management Committee devoted much of its time to consideration of the poor public response to the January Forum on Drugs Issues. The speaker, Ron Overton of NHS Rotherham had been absolutely first rate, the advertising thorough but the single figure attendance had been a disappointment. The session took the form of questions, answers and discussion:Is there a drug problem in Maltby? How do you compare one place with another? Drug problems are widespread and Maltby is no better and no worse than anywhere else. Do problems tend to be worse in some areas than others? Sometimes a surplus of social housing on unpopular estates can lead to numbers of users being housed in one area. Housing Market Renewal type improvements tend to reduce the problem by making estates more attractive to all tenants. Recovering addicts usually prefer to be away from users How do drugs services work? GPs, pharmacies, and specialist drugs workers operate as a team with the objective of securing the best possible outcome for drugs users. The new Maltby Services Centre has been designed to encourage an inter-agency approach on all sorts of issues including drugs. Private rooms in pharmacies are helpful in improving confidentiality for patients. How do needle exchange programmes work? Needle exchange programmes are useful in preventing transmission of infections caused by needle-sharing. They also reduce the dumping of sharps because checkable transparent one-way disposal boxes are supplied. There has to be careful control to limit any potential for abuse but
there is no doubt that harm is limited by the needle exchange system. Why did the Area Assembly pay for the purchase of a ‘drug box’? The Wentworth Valley Area Assembly drug box was shown to the group. The box is an educational tool which can be accessed, through Ron, by community groups. It is a metal case with pull-out trays containing transparent boxes. Each small box includes a replica of a named drug together with the equipment needed to use it. As well as being used for educational purposes, drug boxes are very useful to, for example, the police when they are trying to make an initial assessment of potentially illegal recovered substances. (see below)
This well-advertised session has been absolutely brilliant. Why should the attendance have been so poor? Ron said this was nothing unusual. Although such meetings are undoubtedly helpful, it is very difficult to get people to attend sessions on drugs issues. Can community groups ask for a session like this one? Ron told us he is always willing to advise and support community groups with sessions tailored to their particular needs. He can be contacted via the Area Assembly Team on 01709/334717 (Ask for Janice Curran or Kathryn Royston.) The people who attended the Forum would certainly recommend that groups take up Ron’s offer.
Maltby Wood Lee Common and Crags Meadow Steering Group The Maltby Wood Lee Common and Crags Meadow Steering Group was set up last year to raise public awareness of the importance of Maltby Crags and Crags Meadow and to bring together people interested in working towards the general upgrading of the area. The group includes local residents together with RMBC councillors, members of Maltby Town Council, representatives of local authority departments and amenity groups. It is now working towards the identification of a set of management objectives to be consulted upon prior to the drafting of a Management Plan for the area. Anyone interested in attending meetings is invited to ring 812035 for further information.
Maltby Local History Society Maltby Local History Society’s meeting, held at the Wesley Centre on 18th February took the form of an Old Maltby photograph workshop led by Brian Morris. The group spent two happy hours sharing and commenting upon pictures which Brian had put into a power point presentation. Of particular interest were those of St Bartholomew’s Church and those tracking the continuities and changes in the Blyth Road area. The Society returns to Maltby Community Library for its next informal meeting on 18th March. The topic will be ‘Millennium Photos Ten Years’. For further information please ring 812035.
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Community News Snazzle’s in the Picture Snazzle Design and Print owned by Creative Director, Matthew Hodgkinson is about to enter its fifth year of business, and there is no better way to start, than by moving into the new shopping complex, Penington Court that is situated on Rotherham Road (Previously Gemini Cars)
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Matthew has always had a keen eye for graphic design and art, and studied at college to gain more knowledge for his passion, he has also had a number of years experience working for print companies in the region. In 2005 he started his own design and print company, which has grown from strength to strength and now provides marketing solutions for small to large companies across south Yorkshire. Other aspects of the business include distribution, website design, corporate branding, multimedia services and iPhone applications. Snazzle’s newest venture, see’s them now offering bespoke framing, photographic products, posters, prints and art work.
Snazzle can take any of your photographic images and bring them to life, with their touching up service, photomontages, framing and photographic prints. Snazzle endeavours to support local artists, and is currently displaying art work by Stuart Platt and Brian Nelson. Stuart’s work includes scenes of old Maltby and captured images of working miners. Brian’s work consists of abstract images created from wax. Coming soon to Snazzle will be sculptures and art work created by Martin Cashmore Matthew and the team welcome you to join them on their new venture and would love to help you with any of your requests. MH
Twinning strengthened through art A link that began between two running clubs as part of the Town Twinning process has been further strengthened by the unveiling of a print of a painting completed by local artist and member of the Maltby Running Club, Ray Matthews in the new Services Centre in Maltby. The original painting was presented to Parc d’lsle on the final day of their visit and was officially unveiled by the Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Shaukat Ali and Madame Djamila Malliard,
the councillor for Town Twinning during the civic visit to St Quentin last October. The opportunity arose for a print of the original painting to be purchased and located in the new civic centre at Maltby. The unveiling of the picture last Wednesday, was one event completed by Djamila Malliard on the recent civic visit to Rotherham as part of the 20th anniversary of the town twining agreement between the two towns.
from left to right are: Myriam Berrada Equalities Officer Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC), Monique Dhirson Cllr responsible for Older People (St Quentin), Chris Majer Policy Officer RMBC, Ray Matthews Local artist and member of Maltby Running Club, Djamila Malliard Cllr in charge of Town Twinning (St Quentin), Cllr Shaukat Ali Mayor of Rotherham, Miss Wajida Naseem Mayoress of Rotherham, Elisabeth Roy Cllr in charge of Business Trade and Craft Industry, Andy Kiddy General Manager Maltby Leisure Centre.
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Velocity Legal speeds into Maltby offices
Maltby’s own marathon man takes on the desert Maltby distance runner Ray Matthews is about to undertake one of the stiffest challenges in the athletics world, the 12th edition of the 100km Del Sahara. “The weather forecast at this time of year can be as hot as 30c - 38c and as cold as four degrees to 12c at night,” said Ray before departure. As if the task was not hard enough there is more. “A mandatory race survival back pack is required in case of extreme weather conditions, especially sand storms, and will weigh 25lb,” Ray added. The desert is fascinating but it is certainly the least suitable environment for running, therefore it will be necessary to have both a good psychological attitude and specific training, but the goal of the organisers is to take all the participants across the finish line, and everything has been done to meet this end, without reducing the challenge of the race itself. He will travel overnight to Heathrow for an early morning flight to Milan, then on to Tozeur in Tunisia and an overnight stay. A transfer into desert oasis Ksar Ghilane for the opening ceremony and camping in tents follows and then the next morning is the start of the race with the route taking in check points at oasis Bir el Ghif and Bir Lectaya, finishing at Douz with a total of 104km. “New Balance have kindly donated a pair of sand gaiters, and our local cobbler has stitched a velcro band to the outside of my shoes, this should take care of the sand problems and keep my feet from blistering,” said Ray. “This could be the worst problem if sand gets into my shoes. My training has
gone pretty good considering the wintery conditions over the past two months and depending on how I cope with the heat will result in how long the race will take. “I have decided to run this event to raise money for Dominic Hurley’s paralympic dream and to enable him to get the up-todate state-of-the-art equipment he needs to compete this year for a place with the G.B. Paralympic team. Please visit Dom’s site www.dominichurley.co.uk to donate or get sponsorship details. “I have had lots of predictions of my times which range from an extra £40 If I complete in under 14 hours to a more sedate 18 hours. The race has been won in an incredible time of just under ten hours and at the other end of the scale a steady 26 hours. “I think the strategy is to start off slow and when I feel ok slow down. Really I will be racing and after as good a time as I can.” Ray will be one of up to a maximum 150 participants. He will travel to St Quentin, France, to race along with Maltby Running Club just over a week after his return from the Sahara to compete in a local 15km Race, and shortly after represents Maltby in the London Marathon Sunday 25th April and then he goes to Edinburgh in May with Maltby Running Club members to compete in the marathon. If you would like to sponsor Ray or donate to Dominic’s fund please contact kevin@ maltbynews.co.uk
Velocity Legal are a new firm of solicitors in Maltby. Principal Peter Kuleszka is an unusual lawyer in that he has a taken a unique pathway to a career as a solicitor. His working life began in the Green Howards, now the Yorkshire Regiment. When he left the army he joined PO Telecommunications which later became British Telecom. There he found himself drawn towards representing colleagues through the union and as a consequence the company sponsored him to undertake a law degree at Sheffield University. Although he could have returned to the company after his degree he chose to enter private practice with Raleys in Barnsley. There he spent a lot of his time undertaking personal injury claims and industrial claims representing NUM members specialising in white finger and
lung disease claims. After nine years he had soon raised his profile to the extent that he was headhunted by Atteys solicitors to undertake a change of career in commercial property moving to their Doncaster office. He then moved to create his own company in partnership at Velocity Legal working out of Leeds. Now keen to strike out on his own with a singular vision of what his law firm should be, he has opened an office in Maltby to offer principally a property service but combining that with the span off skills which he has learnt over his career, which has also included spells with Eversheds and Irwin Mitchell. At the moment the company will not be offering advice on criminal matters or family law. “The client always comes first here,” he says. “I have a vision for the practice, involving young lawyers and staff who share my idea of a modern law firm.” To that end he has begun by hiring Scott Darwin a new graduate from Whiston via Lincoln University. Scott’s next step is the PLC professional qualification. “Where many companies are looking to make savings at the moment, we are in the unique situation of aiming to grow and hire as we develop the company here in Maltby,” said Peter.
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Happy Mother’s Day from Maltby Manor Infants School
Anon
Ellie Christian
Jessica Baud
Molly Bottoms
Sarah Taylor
Brandon Rayfield
Ellie Morris
Keira Lavelle
Nicholas Clayton
Tegan Aitken
Brooke Hames
Emily Wilson
Libbi Yarrow
Olivia Hill
Thomas Finn
Callum Walker
Freya Smith
Lilly Mae Warcup
Owen Kennedy
Troy Baker
Chloe Dunstan
Grace Hayes
Lucy Meggitt
Rohan Wilson
Tyler Podmore
Courtney Kaye
Holly Woodcock
Maisie Penrose Booth
Ruby Laws
Zak McHale
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Happy Mother’s Day from Bramley Sunnyside Infants School Mothering Sunday Competition
This year the maltby.news linked up with florists Greenfingers of Maltby and Lockwoods from Wickersley to set a Mothers Day challenge for the children of Maltby Manor Infants and Bramley Sunnyside Infants. The children were asked to create a card for Mothering Sunday, and a winner was chosen from each school to be given a surprise bouquet for their mothers. Sarah Taylor was the proud winner for
Maltby Manor, and she surprised mum Tracy with a beautiful arrangement kindly donated by Greenfingers. The Bramley winner was Jessica Savage and her mum received flowers created by Lockwoods. All the other entrants are shown on these two pages and the maltby.news would like to thank all the children and staff who contributed to the competition for all their efforts.
Anon
Ella
Abby Smith
Morgan
William Moore
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Ellie
Jessica Savage
Olivia
Mia Jeffrey
Ben Connolly
Finlay Wootton
Lucie Smith
Rhys
Eleanor Langdon Plant
Ben
Hannah
Luke Howard
Rosie Barnfield
jenna o malley
Bradley
Jack
Mia Gafaar
Sam Tomlinson
Jacob
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Letters & Comment Editorial The loss of the planning appeal over the office development proposed for Rotherham Road is a bitter pill to swallow. Before reaching his conclusion the Inspector considered seven areas of concern which had been raised by third party objectors. These included the effect on the character and appearance of Maltby from the western approaches, demand for commercial properties in the area, traffic and commuter issues, flooding and the future of the adjoining allotments. Mr Luck then went on to dismiss each objection in seven brief paragraphs, confirming the impression that agreement had been reached between the parties prior to the appeal. There was one issue the Inspector did not consider, and that was the actual status of the land itself. In rejecting objections he said “I conclude that these points, together with all the other matters raised by objectors, do not raise issues against the proposal sufficient to outweigh its compliance with: the adopted UDP in terms of the designated land use of the site...” The key words here are “ the designated land use of the site”. As the Maltby Environmental Group have pointed out RMBC have failed to explain in satisfactory terms why the land did not revert to Green Belt status once the new road plan failed. It is not good enough for the Inspector to say “[The] new road is no longer in the Council’s highways programme, but that is not to say that it will not be reinstated at some future review.” It is also difficult to see how there is any pressing need for office space in the current economic climate, but again the Inspector said he was not presented with any evidence to decide upon on this issue. All in all the appeal was a huge disappointment, and all objectors can do is take their medicine.
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• LEISURE CENTRE MEMBERSHIP Sir It is with great disappointment that I sent this e-mail, although I feel that I should express how dissatisfied I am with the new leisure complex that is supposed to be at the heart of our community and the managers attitude towards nonmembers. As they do not have any squash courts we thought that we would try out badminton. Having paid our £7.85 in advance (we were actually lucky to get a court – someone had cancelled), we went down only to find that the roof had leaked and the hall would be closed for about a week. As we are not members we are not entitled to book or reserve a court over a week’s period, this privilege is available for members only. I asked to see the manager who was very unhelpful and generally full of arrogance and his actual words to me were “We have to look after our members first, so if sessions or courts get booked by members then there is nothing we can do”. I repeated what he had said, then went onto say “right then that comment will end up in the local paper as I think it is out of order.....this is a community facility”. He said “I did not say that” I replied “Yes you did and you were over heard by several people.” I asked if there was just a membership for the sports hall. The answer is no, it is full gym membership or nothing. He then went on to say that our community was very lucky to have such facilities. I find this very hard to swallow, there are lots of people within this community that simply cannot afford the luxury of gym membership. Why should I and they be treat like 2nd class citizens, and possibly never get the chance to do anything. I find it hard to believe that I will still have to travel into Rotherham to play squash and that all the sessions like boxercise and badminton are being booked in advance by members, and that the rest of us don’t get a look in. Surely there could be some set aside for nonmember? I would expect Hellaby Hall, Ladyeeze or Bannatynes to have this attitude as private gyms but not a facility that is supposed to be for all our community, I mean lets face it there are pockets of this community that are areas of depravation. Would 30 odd quid a month be high on their list of priorities as oppose to one fitness class? I would really like to hear your thoughts or views on this matter
Tracey Gregory by email In response to customer complaint received 15th February 2010 I am sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with the new Maltby Leisure Centre Certainly the views that you say the manager expressed to you are not the views of me the General Manager. Unfortunately there have been some teething problems with the new site. The roof to the sports hall is leaking. As soon as we were aware of the problem we closed the hall for safety reasons and alerted the contractors who have been working to rectify the problem. Where we had customer details we contacted people to cancel bookings. I have spoken to the Duty Managers to ascertain who it was that you may have spoken to and as yet they have not been
identified. There has been a breakdown in the communication somewhere along the line, for which I apologise. I will reinforce with all staff the admission policies for the facility The sports hall activities can be booked up to 7 days in advance. However, as an additional benefit to our health & fitness memberships activities can be booked up to 14 days in advance. This is a standard policy across the four leisure facilities in Rotherham. We also offer flexible ‘pay as you go’ memberships where a monthly fee is not appropriate. In the circumstance where the hall is unavailable, as has happened this week, rearranged bookings will be made at the earliest convenience of the customer. If you would like to contact me directly I will rebook this for you, (Tel: 01709 797100) The facility has been a huge success since opening with a greater than expected volume of people through the doors in the first few weeks of opening. It is fantastic to see the level of interest in the new facility and the activities on offer. I hope my response is satisfactory and that your experience in subsequent weeks improves. If however, you wish to discuss further please come back to me. Yours sincerely Andy Kiddy General Manager Maltby Leisure Centre
• TALKING NEWSPAPER Sir
Do your readers know of anyone who would be interested in receiving a weekly cassette which gives local news from local newspapers? We also produce a weekly cassette, called the Access Tape, full of recipes, gardening tips and any information we feel would be useful to visually impaired people. Every month the Brooklands Magazine, a 90 minute cassette full of short stories, tips, a quiz and general chatter is sent to our listeners. The Rotherham Talking Newspaper is a registered charity that exists to provide a service to people of any age who are visually impaired or unable to hold a book or newspaper for any reason. The service is totally free to our listeners, and is paid for by donations and fundraising. Currently we have around 500 listeners but would like more people to enjoy the service. Why not join us? If you are interested, or know of anyone who cannot read this letter who would be interested in receiving cassettes please get in touch with us on 01709 373163. Our co-ordinator is Roy and our Secretary Angela.
Yours Cynthia Varo The Millenium Centre 220 Badsley Moor Lane Rotherham S65 2QL
• MEMORIES AND QUESTIONS Sir
My wife and I were both born in Maltby, and raised in the Model Village some seventy odd years ago. After going through our school days at the Crags School and then the Hall School, my wife Doreen took a job in the Boot and Shoe Factory at Hellaby, and I took an apprenticeship in the printing industry in Rotherham. Undoubtedly there have been many,
many changes in Maltby over the years and we wondered whether there is anyone out there that could help in answering a few queries that we have about the old Maltby and its changes Does anyone remember... The Roche Abbey Cricket Club? I played for the team on a cricket square fenced off from the cows on the field down Meadow Lane between St Bartholomews Church and the Lido. The team was run by a Mr Orbell and included the two Skedding brothers, W Beardsley, T Stubbs, M Woodhouse, J Cade and F S Trueman among a band of others whose names I cannot recall at the moment. Would anyone have old photographs of the team from this time? And finally when did the club disband? Is there still a cricket pitch at the bottom of the Crags? What about the old bandstand? Is it still in use? When did the Church of the Ascension close? When did the Lido close? Can you still walk down the path at the War Memorial on the Crags, along beside the sewerage works, under the railway bridge and through the woods on the left-hand side of the Maltby Dike right through to Roche Abbey? If anyone can answer the above I would be very grateful.
Yours in Anticipation Colin Brierley 8 Broomfield Harlow Essex CM20 2JY 1. We do not know the precise date of the closure of the Lido but would expect details to be in the UDC minutes. It was almost certainly 1974 or before that. The pool was replaced by the Sport’s Centre which was built by the Maltby Urban District Council thanks to much local fund-raising. The UDC was abolished in the Local Government Reorganisation of 1974 so the pool was immediately taken over by Rotherham MBC. 2. Church of the Ascension was DEDICATED on Ascension Day 1912 by Cosmo Gordon Lang, Archbishop of Youk (NB Lang was the Diocesan Bishop as Sheffield Diocese did not exist then.) . The church was provided by the York Diocesan ‘South Yorkshire Coalfield Church Extension Committee’ to serve a newly-created New Maltby Conventional District set up within, but not dependent upon, Maltby Parish. (Thus Ascension was not a daughter church of St Bart’s.) When the church was closed, the then Bishop of Sheffield led a Service of Thanksgiving.
• WALK WITH BOSOM BUDDIES Sir Following the fantastic success of the last three “Rush to walk with Bosom Buddies” events, we are planning a fourth walk on Sunday 9th May. The route will offer the option of a four, six or ten mile walk, the choice will be yours and we hope as many of your readers as possible will be able to join us once again for a day of fun and fundraising. All money raised will support local charities. At least 50% of the money raised from the walk will go to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, now working with almost 100 children with life
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Community News limiting conditions, and supporting the entire family. The remaining money will be divided between other local charities including Rotherham Breast Cancer Care and the urology department at Rotherham Hospital. So far the Bosom Buddies have raised £55,000 thanks to your fantastic efforts, and we aim to make this the best year ever. Once again entry will be free, but we would encourage you to raise as much sponsorship as possible to support our chosen charities. Enrolment and sponsorship forms can be obtained from the undersigned, or can be downloaded from our website www. rushtowalk.co.uk. We ask that you print and copy the enrolment and sponsor forms to keep costs to a minimum. Each person walking will need to fill in the enrolment form and send them back to: Gillian Headon 18 Doncaster Road Mexborough S64 0HL We look forward to you joining us, but in the meantime, should you require any further information please contact: Gillian Headen 07967 802122 or Lynn Wilson 07951 402819
Yours Gillian Headen and Lynn WIlson by email
• BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION Sir
Just want to thank you for running the article for me, have had no donations from it yet but still hope that people will start to donate. Again thank you so much for doing this for me and the British Heart Foundation
Yours Simon Quinn by email Simon can be contacted about donations on simon.quinn@orange-ftgroup.com Letters to the Editor should be sent to Maltby News 13 Blyth Rd Maltby S66 8HX or by email to kevin@maltbynews.co.uk Full name and address details must be provided even if not for publication. The Editor reserves the right to edit correspondence if necessary due to space restrictions.
Council welcomes ‘Pride of Doncaster’ The thirteen lions that arrived in Doncaster last month will bring significant benefits to tourism in the borough when the pride are finally on view to visitors. That is the message from the council’s cabinet members Councillors Cynthia Ransome and Jonathan Wood. Councillor Jonathan Wood, Doncaster Council’s Cabinet Member for Business, said: “We now have the only pride of lions between the North East region and the West Country. “This is the country’s biggest rescue pride, and to the best of our knowledge it was the largest big cat rescue operation ever. “This makes the Yorkshire Wildlife Park a significant attraction for the region and will no doubt bring more tourists into the borough, benefiting the local economy.” Doncaster Council has been working in partnership with the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in bringing the lions to the borough. Council licensing officers ensured that the “Pride of Doncaster: Ares, Adel and Alis settling in at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park.”
zoo’s licence covered them for keeping lions and liaised with the Defra nominated vet. Environmental Health officers were involved in quarantine restrictions and ensuring the animals’ welfare on the journey over from Romania. Depending on how the lions progress, this it is hoped they will be on show to members of the public around April/May time. Councillor Cynthia Ransome, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Regulatory/Customer Services and Housing, said: “From checking the animals enclosure to making sure their flight was as stress free as possible, council officers have done their bit in bringing the pride of lions to Doncaster. “It is not every day that local authority licensing and environmental officers deal with three lions, but I am pleased to say that our staff rose to the challenge and did an excellent job and once again showed that Doncaster is ‘open for business’.”
The Hellaby Community Organisation was awarded a cheque for £4,800.00 from the Wentworth Valley Area Assembly devolved budget last month. The money was used to update the Hellaby footpath which included newly laid steps, installation of two hand rails and 420m of path. The work was carried out by the Groundwork Dearne Valley ‘Future Jobs Fund Team’ who provided free labour. Tescos also attended the cheque presentation and provided refreshments. A big thanks also goes
to IBSTOCK the land owners who have worked closely with the Area Assembly team, GVDW and the Hellaby Community organisation to help with the access to the land. Those in the picture include; representatives of the Hellaby Community Organisation, Wentworth Valley Area Assembly, Groudwork Dearne Valley’s ‘Future Jobs fund’, Ibstock, Tesco, RMBC Rights of Way officer, representatives from Bramely Parish Council, Cllr Cutts and Cllr Parker.
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There’s an awful lot of coffee in Maltby Salvation Army key Columbian grower visits new leisure centre to see where his coffee is sold initiatives
A Fairtrade farmer from South America was full of beans earlier this month when he visited Maltby to see for himself where his coffee is sold! Francisco Herrero visited the new Maltby Leisure Centre cafe to see where his coffee ends up. “I am delighted to be in Maltby, although the weather is very cold. Even so I am enjoying my first visit to England which I only knew through watching the Premier League back home!” Francisco is an accredited Fairtrade
coffee producer from Columbia and was visiting Britain as part of Fairtrade Fortnight. He was the guest of Brian Unkles, the proprietor of Cafeology, a Sheffield-based Fairtrade supplier specialising in the supply of tea, coffee, chocolate and sugar to the out of home sector. Established in 2003, it is now one of the leading suppliers in the UK and works with many big companies, including DC Leisure Ltd, who run Rotherham Borough Council’s four
new leisure centre. Francisco had the opportunity to see the outlet where his coffee is served -at the cafe within Maltby’s new Leisure Centre - and talked to staff from DC Leisure as well as staff and members from Rotherham Borough Council. The group included the Deputy Mayor of Rotherham, Coun. Rose McNeely, who is a big Fairtrade supporter, and Cabinet Member for Resources, Coun. Ken Wyatt, who is Chair of the Fairtrade Steering Group. Coun. Wyatt said “Fairtrade makes a real difference to the lives of people right across the world by giving producers a fair deal for their products. Rotherham became a Fairtrade town in 2006 and this year, has once again celebrated the culture of Fairtrade through Fairtrade Fortnight. So we will be delighted to welcome one of the actual sources of the coffee that we serve throughout many council buildings.” Rotherham Borough Council promotes Fairtrade through its procurement policy with RBT including an increasing number of Fairtrade items on its procurement catalogue. Rotherham Town Hall and RCAT now serve Fairtrade coffee and tea. Fairtrade seeks to ensure that disadvantaged producers in Third World countries get a better deal from international trade.
The Salvation Army in Maltby is increasing its contact with the community with a number of key initiatives. “We are currently updating all our work at The Salvation Army and opening up the premises for community use,” says Barbara Savin. “We have entered into a partnership with Addison Road in a weekly project with creative craft from 9.30 to 3pm also we have a lunch club at 12noon every Wednesday.
“Our latest project is the redecorating of our main hall, this is being funded by the Area Assemblies, organised by Councillor Amy Rushforth and the work is being undertaken by those with learning difficulties. “The Salvation Army are excited by this project which benefits the community. “We hope it is the start of the development of working to extend community relations here in the Maltby area.”
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Slimming World helps people reach their goals in Braithwell and Edlington
Lynne Appleyard knows a thing or two about improving your health and lifestyle. After losing three stones while attending a Slimming World class in Maltby, Lynne has decided to make a career as a consultant. “Jovita, the Maltby consultant was a real inspiration to me,” says Lynne who is now keen to pass on her knowledge in the classes she runs at the Red Lion in Braithwell (See ad on this page for details of days and times) and Grainger Community Centre, Stubbins Hill, in Edlington Tuesdays at 6.30pm (Contact Lynne: 07813 170036). Lynne recently took out some “me time” to ponder a career change and decided she wanted to “Help as many people as possible do what I did, and reach their goals and live a healthier life. In these days with so many worried over obesity it is important to encourage healthy eating and exercise.” In just six weeks a number of Lynne’s class have lost over a stone. Research by medical data analysts Dr Foster Intelligence shows that towns in South Yorkshire head the table of the fattest areas, including Rotherham. Lynne’s classes are facing that challenge, however, with men joining the classes at a surprising rate. David Brammer of Braithwell lost one stone four pounds over an eight week period to win the March “Greatest Loser” competition in his group. “Although I still have more weight to lose I am already feeling the difference it has made to my health,” said David, adding that he never thought he would enjoy the eating plan so much and that he loves the recipes in the Slimming World magazine and books. Meanwhile a community campaign “Let’s Beat It” is aimed at encouraging individuals to lose 10 per cent of body fat over a period of 12 weeks. There is also a plan designed to help overweight children. “We do have a plan for 11-15 year olds,” says Lynne. “The aim is to encourage healthier eating and more exercise. They must be accompanied by an adult, but the classes are free for the youngsters. It is not about weight loss, but rather changing eating habits and lifestyle.” Braithwell group have won best average weight loss for the month of February in Rotherham.
Tesco’s Debbie McClean, Corinne Booth and Deborah Ward present a cheque to Philip McShane of Maltby Musical Theatre Group towards the production of Oliver. Tesco Champions will be selling raffle tickets in store for someone
to win two tickets to the show at Rotherham Civic Theatre in March. Another date for your diary is the football match on 28th March 2pm Ruddles Centre Braithwell between a Tesco XI and Maltby Rangers.
Free legal advice at Jones & Co in Bawtry Local Bawtry solicitors, Jones and Company, are offering a free legal advice service on a first come, first served basis each Wednesday at their offices on High Street, Bawtry from 5pm. No appointment is necessary. The service is designed to help individuals with initial legal advice to help them make a decision about whether they need further assistance. This service applies to all types of matters including
property, disputes, probate, crime, family, personal injury and also to any other general legal matters that the public may need help with. Jones and Company offer help with costs on certain matters through the legal aid service for individuals who qualify. Anyone who feels they need advice may drop in at the Bawtry office, 48 High Street, Bawtry at this time or call 01302 710555 for further details.
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Julie Kenny appointed Chair of Maltby Academy Governors Julie Kenny CBE DL is the latest recruit to the Board of Governors at Maltby Academy and has been appointed to the Chair. “I am delighted to join the Governing Body at Maltby Academy and assume the position of Chairperson,” said Julie. “Working in Hellaby for over 20 years, I recognise in the predecessor school the improvements made of late but equally understand the challenges facing the Academy if we are to realise
the ambition of becoming an outstanding school within the next three to five years. “The vision and ethos for the Academy will enable a radical transformation that builds on existing strengths and places the Business and Enterprise Specialism at the heart of its work. Every opportunity will be taken to bring children and young people in contact with employers and provide life experiences to broaden their horizons and equip them with the skills and attributes they will need to communicate and apply themselves positively and effectively in life. “I am certainly committed to fully involving business and employers in the Academy’s learning venture and further developing enterprising and ambitious learning and learners,” she added. Julie is Managing Director of award winning Pyronix Limited, which she founded in 1986 and Chairman,
CEO and majorority shareholder of its parent company Secure Holdings Limited. Based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Pyronix manufactures an extensive range of electronic security equipment for intruder alarms. Right from the start, there was a keen focus on innovation and quality that enabled the company to obtain an initial toehold in the market place. The company now exports more than 50% of its annual turnover to 65 countries around the world. Since 1994, Julie has been involved in serving the business community and is currently Board Member of Creative Sheffield, Sheffield Business & City Leaders Group and Yorkshire Forward, is Vice-Chair of the Yorkshire and Humber Spatial Planning Board, a member of the EEF Regional Council, Governor of Mount St Mary’s College and Maltby Academy.
Nationally, she is a Commissioner with the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, and is also a member of the Better Regulation Stakeholder Group, Administrative Burden Advisory Board and Vice Chairman and Director of the British Security Industry Association. In recognition of her contribution to the region’s business and industry, Julie was awarded a CBE in the 2002 New Year’s Honours List. During 2005 Julie was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for South Yorkshire and in 2006 was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University in recognition of her ‘outstanding contribution to industry and to the life of the region’. Julie had a successful career as a litigation lawyer in both local authority and private practice before changing direction and founding Pyronix.
How to win a case for unfair dismissal There is an old Chinese proverb that it is better to win a war by not having one. Whilst China looms large in today’s business environment, it may not be immediately obvious why this is applicable to many businesses in Britain today. As an employer, it is far easier to head off an employment claim by having up to date contracts of employment and clear staff handbooks and guidance, as well as acting consistently and adhering to these, so that you are not faced with a costly claim in the tribunal and paying a solicitor (although I may be disciplined for turning down your money !). To take the first matter, it is a constant source of amazement how many employers still do
not have contracts of employment for their employees. As an example, there is nothing to stop a former employee setting up shop next door to you in competition and taking a fair number of your former customers with them. Whilst courts instinctively dislike any restriction on a person earning a living, you can insert quite reasonable post-termination covenants (solicitor speak for restrictions on what former staff can do) in your contracts of employment. This would, for example, include restrictions on enticing your customers away, dealing with customers of yours, and on what a former employee can do and on what geographical basis. Such restrictions have to be interpreted as being “reasonable” (the most overused word in the English legal language). No man is an island, and neither is the single document of a contract of employment.
Various terms will be implied into this document and you can quite explicitly incorporate the staff handbook into this. This has several advantages such as enabling the handbook to be changed on a regular basis without the contract having to be reissued and in addition the staff handbook can be prominently displayed for all to see without any breaches of confidentiality. A staff handbook should include the grievance and disciplinary policy of the employer as well as health and safety information, just as examples. In addition, there should be provision for such eventualities as staff working in excess of 48 hours per week on a regular basis, ie: they should sign an opt-out agreement from the Working Time Regulations, such signature being purely voluntary on their part. It is also important that the employer acts both reasonably (there is that word again) and consistently; these concepts overlapping to some degree. For example, a tribunal would take a dim view of someone being instantly dismissed for a small error
which has cost the employer very little when this is not described in the contract or staff handbook as being gross misconduct and therefore liable to summary dismissal, and is especially difficult to justify if a similar incident has recently resulted simply in the metaphorical “slap on the wrist” for a different employee. There should be a clearly defined hierarchy of sanctions and a list, described as non-exclusive or not exhaustive, of examples which the company regards as gross misconduct. It is important to realise that a respondent, that means the employer, only has 28 days from the tribunal receiving an application for an employment hearing in which to file a defence. You should therefore contact your legal adviser upon receipt of your notice that an application has been made. Speedy action may mean that it is possible to strike out any unreasonable applications, especially those that have made “out of time”. When speaking to your solicitor, it is always advisable to be upfront and honest so that any potential breaches of employment law, including the ACAS Code of Practice can be addressed. Who knows, you may even be that rare person that comes away from a solicitor with good news and a smile on their face. The information and any commentary contained in this article is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or any other type of professional advice. Tierney and Co does not accept and, to the extent permitted by law, excludes liability to any person for any loss which may arise from relying upon or otherwise using the information contained in this article. If you have a particular query or issue you are strongly advised to obtain specific, personal advice about your case or matter and not to rely on the information or comments in this article. If you have any legal issues, the best advice we can give you is to consult a solicitor.
For all your employment law (and other legal) needs, please contact Ian Clay at Tierney & Co on 01709 709000.
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Community clean up campaign turns attention to dogs At the Town Council meeting in February, it was reported that we had been getting a lot of complaints about dog fouling on the streets of our town, and it was about time we were doing something about it. The general opinion of the Council members was that the situation is getting worse. For a while we felt that we were winning, and that we were getting through to dog owners to clean up after their dogs. Whether that was because of those little tattoos’s that RMBC were painting on the sidewalks or not “Pick up or pay up” was the main reason, but they must have helped to be a reminder to the dog owner. The Maltby Parks committee reports that the parks are as bad as ever. Coronation Park, Cherry Tree Park, Manor Field and the Cinder Path (leading from the High Street up to Devonshire Road) are just some of the areas which are suffering from a particularly high build of dog fouling. Another group stated that they wanted to use all the parks in turn, to run community events. But I’m afraid it was the dog mess that put them off that idea, as the clean ups would have been far too time consuming. Last July, it took a day and a half, to remove the amount of dog mess in Coronation Park, before the sports day could take place. The Town Council is currently looking
At least Dogs in Maltby have a “Public Toilet” Please let them spend a penny!
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at ways to find funding to provide more doggie bins. Now there is a big effort going into cleaning up our beautiful Crags Meadow. Not just the dog fouling, but litter and the area in general. The Crags Group has recently held two big clean up days on the Crags with a healthy turn out of helpers. However, I am very sad to report, that one of those persons who helped to clean up, allowed their dog to foul the area, and then ignored the result!
Who is new to your area Glynn Gould Arson intervention officer for South Yorkshire fire service. After doing 28 years as an operational fire officer Glynn now has a new role as arson intervention officer. Glynn`s new role involves trying to reduce anti social and arson fires in our community. Anti social fire takes fire service very valuable time and puts people at risk. These fires are bad for the environment and reduce the quality of lives for all the community.
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Any anti social fire should be reported to the fire service to enable them to extinguish them and then legal action could be taken against the fire starter. Its your environment please look after it and help Glynn by reporting anti social fires to Glynn on 07920547091. What is anti social fire? Burning house hold waste in your garden or on open land. Setting fires to wheelie bins (each wheelie bin cost about £2000 when considering the replacement bin, fire service resources,
police resources, council time and the cost of clean up.) The environmental cost of these fires is immense and the list is endless. We need to reduce these types of fires, think of your environment! The fire service also provides free of charge home safety advice and where appropriate we fit smoke alarms to protect you in your home. Please phone our help line on 0114 2532314 to arrange a visit from one of our friendly fire crews.
On behalf of Maltby Town Council, I have been in contact with the dog warden and updated her on the situation and about our community clean up. She is keen to take an active part in catching the offenders. It is worth mentioning, that RMBC are considering harder penalties for dog owners who fail to clean up after their dog. So it seems to be a bigger problem than just Maltby. Report and cartoon by Cllr David Brennan.
MALTBY CHINA TOWN TARA Maltby Town Council received a letter from the China Town TARA asking for Councillors to attend their meeting on 1st March 2010. Eight Councillors attended and listened to the worries of the group regarding the issues that are impacting on their area. Some of the subjects discussed were absentee landlords, antisocial behaviour, and the general appearance of the area. It was agreed that there would be a multiagency walkabout in March, including local residents, to see at first hand the issues and to draw up an action plan to address to matters raised. The meeting ended on a positive note; Councillors have been invited back for updates and feedback.
Maltby Free Legal Advice Set up as a Charity in 1981 Kiveton Park Independent Advice Centre (KPIAC) can offer advice on subjects including Welfare benefits, Disability Benefits, debt and Employment issues. Sessions are held at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall on Tuesday afternoons 3.30pm – 5.30pm and the service is free of charge to all people who work and live in the Maltby area. KPIAC have been able to bring this service to Maltby by the good will of Maltby Town Council, Credit Crunch Funding from RMBC and extra funding from the Target Fund, which has allowed us to employ an extra worker to cope with the demand on our service in these turbulent times. Our service has a long history of delivering advice to communities in the Borough of Rotherham. In addition to the two drop in sessions held
at our base office at Kiveton Library, Monday’s 7.30pm8.30pm (including free legal advice) and Wednesday’s 2pm-4pm, we provide outreach sessions in Anston, Dinnington, Thurcroft and East Dene. base in Kiveton. KPIAC can offer appointments from Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm and can make available Home Visits, if justified, in our immediate area. We don’t want you to suffer in silence. We feel that you deserve a good quality advice service and would urge the people of Maltby to use the facility that is right here on your doorstep, saving you time, effort and the cost of travelling into Rotherham. For more details regarding advice, or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer contact Eddie or Colin on 01909 773966.
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Dave Brennan Dave (left) is a well-known figure around Maltby perhaps best known for his artwork, which has been shown at a number of one man exhibitions. Born in Alloa in Scotland Dave arrived in Maltby in 1965 to continue his career as a miner at Maltby Colliery. As a proud Scotsman he was of course delighted to have arrived in time to see England win the World Cup the following year! By 1980 Dave had begun to work as a cartoonist for the Yorkshire Miner newspaper and a writer for The Link magazine. He says he has always had an independent streak, but prefers to make his mind up on issues once all the arguments have been presented. Controversially he had supported the closure of the Town Council prior to standing in a recent by-election because he thought on reflection that Maltby’s future was safer in its own hands. He is keen to foster the old community spirit which he recalls from years past, and create a closeknit community. He believes the Council is now moving in that direction, with many encouraging new ideas being discussed and implemented. Dave is the Treasurer of the Friends of Maltby Parks and holds the same position in the Maltby Festival Group.
Subject Headings: Questions from members of the public Communications received by the Chairman. Confirmation of Minutes from 16 December 2009 Training session ton Tuesday 26 January 2010. Discuss a letter from Mr J Fletcher Discuss letters from the Zion Church’s Paralegal An update on the Tickhill Road Boundary Stone. A report from the Clerk Content for the next edition of the Maltby News. General operation of the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall Routine correspondence
Minutes of Maltby Town Council Meeting - 19th January 2010 (Finance) Subject Headings: Financially related questions from members of the public Communications received by the Chairman. Confirm minutes from 8 December 2009. Confirm a payments schedule for November 2009. Confirm a receipts schedule for November 2009. Confirm account/bank reconciliation November 2009. Confirm a Budget and Management Account November 2009 Discuss the Bede Preschool and Nursery Discuss Installation and on-costs of the bar. Discuss requests for free room hire within the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall. Update from BDO Stoy Hayward (external auditor) Decrease the spend of the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. Consider any grant applications received.
Minutes of an Extraordinary Meeting - 28th January 2010 Subject Headings: Exclusion of Press and Pubic - Under Section 100(A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972. Discuss the Bede Preschool and Nursery
Full minutes can be found on the Maltby Town Council website: www.maltbytowncouncil.gov.uk Maltby Library or at the Town Council Offices at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall.
Andy Foster Andy Foster (right) moved to Maltby from Harrogate when he was just six, and went on to study at what was then Maltby Comprehensive School and at a later date Thomas Rotherham and Rotherham College of Art and Technology. He finally attended Falmouth College of Art and Design to study Design Technology. His early working life took him to the United States, Italy and Scotland before he returned to South Yorkshire first in Bramley and finally Maltby, where he now runs his own design consultancy. A qualified Playworker, and Level One football coach Andy spends a lot of his time as a voluntary youth worker. He says he stood for election to Maltby Town Council as he wanted to see the Council more focused on the community, and its buildings used by the whole community, young and old. He also felt that the Council needed to be more open and transparent. As an independent councillor he feels the Town Council should not be “party political”.
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Karen Usher Karen was born in Reading, Berkshire, where she went to school and later to college in nearby Swindon. She moved to Maltby in 2003. Karen has worked in a number of areas of sales, counselling, book keeping, including various managerial positions, one being in a Women’s Centre where she worked alongside the Women’s Refuge and Rape Crisis Centre, and also in voluntary jobs since she moved to Maltby. She joined Maltby Town Council in May of 2007. “I do hope the council as a whole will move forward working together for the people of Maltby,” says Karen. “Giving them a belief in the Council again that it is working for them.The public put us there to do the best for them and that is what we all should be doing, by listening, discussing and trying to get the things the public want.”
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Fiesty girls share derby honours
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Charley Beckett had pulled one back. With the score now at 2-1 Maltby were playing like they had an extra man instead of being one down. There where some excellent performances at the back from Jordan, Smith, Chelsea Ali and Brooke Perry to keep Worksop at bay. Maltby seemed to be in control and could have had a couple of goals if it had not been for some excellent goalkeeping from the Worksop keeper. However Elizabeth Anderson made it 2-2 with a lovely goal which was well deserved after all her hard work. With some great performances from
Sophie Kirby and Chloe Tilly the Maltby girls could have and should have won the game but time ran out. Meanwhile Maltby Main went down 2-3 at home to Dinnington Town in the local derby, meaning Dinnington completed a double over the Miners. The visitors took the lead after 20 minutes through Blyth on after a mix up in the Main defence. Shephard soon got Main back on level terms, a short-lived state of affairs as Somerset restored Town’s advantage. In the second half a solo effort from Brannigan made things level again, but Town struck soon after to seal the game.
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The final game of last month saw Maltby Miners Welfare U15s Girls play away against Worksop. Despite only having ten players the Maltby Miners Welfare Girls put up an outstanding fight and could have taken the lead on a couple of occasions. It was Worksop that opened the scoring after about 15 mins and could have had several more if it had not been for some outstanding goalkeeping from Chantelle Rowley. However Worksop managed to make it 2-0 just before half time. The second half saw Maltby come out fighting again, and it was not long before
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