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Crackdown on drinking in public in Maltby
Maltby Christmas Lights were switched on by Kevin Barron MP
Consultation is to begin soon on plans to crackdown on public drinking in Maltby. Rotherham councillors agreed last month to introduce a Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) in Maltby which will give police extra power to deal with street drinkers, and their recommendations were subsequently approved by the licensing board. A statutory consultation will now follow. This will involve South Yorkshire Police, licensees of any licensed premises in the area and the owners and occupiers of any land identified which may be affected. DPPOs give both police and police community support officers the power to confiscate alcohol – including unopened containers – from anyone deemed to be causing
“nuisance, annoyance or disorder”. Those who fail to comply could be given a penalty notice for £50 or arrested and fined up to £500. The order would cover selected urban areas, parks, waterways and other identified public spaces. In his report to councillors Steve Parry, Rotherham Council’s Neighbourhood Crime and Justice Manager, said in order to include a place in a DPPO order the authority must be satisfied that nuisance or annoyance to members of the public or disorder has been associated with alcohol consumption in that certain place. He said: “There is no doubt that alcohol is a contributory factor in anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, nuisance and public place violent crime.
“It also increases the fear of crime and further deterioration of public areas and acts as a catalyst for an increase in the incidents of alcohol and drug abuse and more serious crimes.” According to the report residents who live in areas with DPPOs are “strongly in favour” of them because “they send out a clear message of the intent of the police, council and partners to tackle alcohol related crime and disorder.” The council had originally wanted to introduce a boroughwide order but it was decided that such a move was not supported and instead a single multi-location order was proposed instead. A DPPO is already in place in Rotherham Town Centre and the council wants
to extend its boundaries. Maltby town councillor Keith Stringer welcomed an introduction of a DPPO order in the town. He said “In my opinion, this order is the first step in making people aware that alcohol doesn’t solve problems and it never will. “Taking the alcohol from these people on the streets may deter any immediate problems and save people from becoming involved with police action. “But in my opinion, the answer to these problems is through creating more employment for people and creating the unavailability of cheap alcohol. “This is a nationwide problem that the present Government has to address but won’t be solved by redundancies and less jobs.”
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Maltby Phoenix Sword
Edward Dunn Dance & Social Club
The Real Reindeer Event
Silver Dollar Line Dance Club
Tuesdays (term time), Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 15:30 - 16:30, FREE, Just turn up and have a go!
Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 14:00-16:30. Every Friday, Tea Dance £1.50 including refreshments
Parade through town centre, 12:45 - 15:00, Viewing area on Effingham Street
Monday nights beginners, Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 19:30 - 21:30, £2 per session Tel Tony: 07766088221
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Supertots Carer & Toddler Group
Maltby Crags Women’s Group
Citizens Advice Bureau
St Marys Parish Room, Morell St 9:00-11:00. Tuesdays (Term time only) Everyone Welcome Tel Pauline: 07817 405255
Crags School Community Room 9:00 - 11:00. Every Wednesday Term Time. Speakers, Crafts etc. For info: 07817 405255
Stepping Stones Children’s Centre, 10:00-12:00, Every other Wednesday, Appointment only, Tel: 01709 816946
Toddler Time
Christmas Cookies
Wickersley Library, 10:00-11:00 (every Mon incl. school holidays) Fun & games for 2-5yr olds No need to book just come along
Wickersley Community Centre & Library, 15:30 - 17:00, Bake & decorate a delicious selection of christmas cookies, To book: 01709 544134
Maltby Phoenix Sword
Sequence Dancing
Stepping Stones Children’s Centre
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Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 19:30. Last Saturday of the month, Contact John: 01709 816445 All Welcome
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Last Saturday of every month, Saturday Play - 10:00-11:30, Dad’s Group - 11:30-13:00 For info: 01709 816946
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Tuesday nights (term time), The White Swan, 19:30 - 21:00, FREE, Come and have a go with our adult team
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MALTBY MAIN Vs PICKERING TOWN Muglet Lane, Maltby 15:00
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Carol Service Melton Court Day Care Centre, Rotherham Road, 17:00-19:00, Mince Pies & Hot Chocolate All invited
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Carols at Roche Abbey
Maltby Town Council Surgery Edward Dunn Memorial Hall Every Friday 14:00-15:30 Everyone welcome
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Meet at St Bartholomes at 10:00, Walk to Abbey for Carols & Refreshments at 11:00
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Jack & the Beanstalk
MALTBY MAIN Vs ARMTHORPE WELFARE Muglet Lane, Maltby 15:00
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Rotherham Civic Theatre From 2nd Dec - 8th Jan, 10:00, Tickets from £10.50, Call box office: 01709 823621
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St. Bartholomew's Church, Church Lane Sunday 18th December 6.00pm Carol Service Christmas Eve 24th December 6.00pm Christingle Service Christmas Eve 11.30pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 9.30am Family Communion Tuesday 27th December 11.00am Carols at Roche Abbey : the walk will leave St. Bart's at 10.00am
Contact: Peter & Dhoe CraigWild 01709 812684
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Community News Special award for Cliff Hills Community Action Group
Pauline Betts brings 17 years experience as a professional florist to the Art Florist outlet at Queens Corner, Maltby. Consequently she is able to offer a full range of services for every occasion, including weddings and funerals. On the run up to Christmas she, and daughter Charlene who is helping out, will be offering Christmas displays, centrepieces and handmade wreaths.
An area of Maltby, off Addison Road, is the latest site to be awarded Living Streets’ Neighbourhood Award. The planting event was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rotherham. Receiving the plaque is Ken Markham from the Cliff Hills Community Action Group. Also pictured are pupils and staff from Maltby Redwood J & I school, Paul Gibson – Senior Transprotation Manager RMBC, and Derek Reilly also from the Cliff Hills Group. This event was to celebrate the improvements made around the Laburnum Parade area this year, thanks to the campaign by the group for better walking conditions and access to the shops across Addison Road.
Zumba charity payout
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and The National Autistic Society have benefited to the tune of £5,747.68 thanks to a Zumbathon organised by a Maltby instructor. Lisa Roberts, who teacher Zumba in Maltby, was behind the two hour event back at a Rotherham nightclub in September.
The money has now all been collected and this week Lisa revealed that the charities will soon be contacted. Lisa, who was helped at the event by Sarah Tatterfield, who teaches in Thurcroft and Louise Fuller, who works for Dinnington-based Inter Shape said: “It was our first charity Zumba event and the atmosphere was amazing.”
Maltby Environmental Group The main purpose of Maltby Environmental Group’s November meeting was to review work on this summer’s Local Development Framework Consultation. Housing and Employment Land comments were reviewed and approved and the group also looked at the details of the designation of Local Wildlife Sites, Regionally Important Geological Sites and at proposals on Conservation Areas. The designations were welcomed although there was recognition that the upper reaches of the Maltby Dike system merited further work. MEG members had been invited to attend a meeting of the Crags Group, to be held at Maltby Services Centre Downstairs Meeting Room at 10am on Wednesday 30th November 2011 when the LWS and RIGS designations would be discussed. The Hon Sec briefly drew attention to the Green Infrastructure proposals put forward by Natural England
and reported on their current deficiencies. In addition to work on the LDF, he group also discussed the pros and cons of the suggested Designated Public Place Orders proposed for some of Rotherham’s outlying communities, including Maltby. A written question was framed, for the attention of the November Wentworth Valley Area Assembly Meeting, regarding the intended local consultation process regarding the precise boundaries of the DPPO area. There was also discussion regarding the proposed developments at Maltby Academy and Lilly Hall Junior School and their likely impact on access and car parking in neighbouring streets. The recent rise in dog fouling also came under discussion and concern was expressed regarding the difficulties experienced in trying to meet the requirements for safe disposalby recycling of spent low-energy light bulbs.
Flowers of Maltby Crags The Wesley Centre is currently hosting a display of Thomas Best’s exquisite photographs which celebrate the flowers of the, recently designated, Wood Lee Common Local Wildlife Site. Staged under the auspices of the Maltby Wood Lee Common and Crags Meadow Steering Group, the display can be viewed during normal office hours. It includes pictures taken on Maltby Crags, Crags Meadow and Wood Lee.
Award for Denise Sheffield & Hallamshire FA and the Football Association presented Denise Hicks from Maltby with a Safeguarding Star award at the recent England’s Women game against Serbia at Doncaster Rover’s Keepmoat Stadium. Denise, a club welfare officer for Maltby Juniors and the league welfare officer for the Sheffield & District Under 18’s league, was presented with the award on the pitch at halftime by Brian Jones, Sheffield & Hallamshire FA chairman and Sue Hough, chairperson of the Women’s Committee, and received an ovation from the 4,000 supporters.
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It was a stunning turnout at Remembrance Sunday in Maltby last month. On a bitterly cold day tens of hundreds of residents marched to and from the Cenotaph overlooking the Crags. Wreaths were laid by local politicians and services families.
The young men and women of England They marched in thousands galore In answer to the call of the nation And no-one could them wish more The soldiers and sailors and airmen All fought in their turn you’ll agree For honour and peace in all Europe And England the land of the free
The Heroes of England Now thousands were then taken prisoner Suffered hunger and starvation we hear But not for want of pluck and courage For the enemy they never did fear
In prison camps they were shattered and Let us pay a tribute to the fallen shaken The lads who have given their life Lost everything even their nerve 419 heart-broken OXC Maltby mothers News half property ad 10:33 Left andpage sweethearts And 2/6/10 were made to takePage pick1and shovel And in some cases children and wife To dig a murdered comrade’s grave
And now that the cruel war has ended And peace once more in our land They must be given a square deal in industry And compensated for their brilliant stand We have seen a lot of our heroes With one eye one arm or one leg After all they have done for their country Go begging for their daily bread
Now we cannot have this any longer And a chance for them all we must see Of having a honest good living In England the land of the free.
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Scoot round Clifton Park Disabled visitors can now ‘scoot’ round Rotherham’s premier urban park thanks to innovative partnership working. Parkgate Mobility is sponsoring a small fleet of three mobility scooters that will allow people with a disability to tour around the town’s Clifton Park. For a £5 fully-refundable deposit, the scooters are available for hire for two hour periods, which can be extended at low-usage times. User are asked to fill in a registration form on their first visit as well as undertake a simple training session, lasting no more than five minutes. Any visits after completing the registration form are as simple as picking up a key, paying the deposit and signing a register. It means that those unable to walk far can get a first-hand view of the 56-acre park and all its recent improvements. Thanks to a £4.5 million grant from the Heritage and Big Lottery Funds, the park now boasts a state-of-the-art water play area, improved footpath network, lovingly restored features including gardens, fountains, bandstand and Cenotaph, as well as a new Garden House. Parkgate Mobility has provided the scooters for free
and will also carry out free maintenance on the machines, while the Clifton Park Rangers will ensure the scooters are kept fully charged and are only used within the park boundaries. Coun. Amy Rushforth, Cabinet Member for Lifelong Learning and Culture for Rotherham Borough Council, thanked Parkgate Mobility for taking part in the scheme. She said: “I am sure the scooters will be really appreciated by those who find it difficult to walk far. It means they can get all around the park, either on their own or with family and friends and get the opportunity to see and enjoy all the wonderful facilities and improvements made in recent years.” Tracy Simmons, a Manager of Parkgate Mobility added: “We rely on the local community supporting our business and it feels great when we are given the opportunity to give a little back. We hope the scooters in Clifton Park bring joy to those who use them and their families. Thank you to everybody who has supported us over the years.” Anyone wanting further information should contact the Garden House Reception on 01709 254588.
The Modern Barber on Maltby High Street is now offering a ladies service with the arrival of well-known local stylist Sonya Suter. With a wealth of experience Sonya is looking forward to welcoming customers old and new at the well-appointed salon.
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Denise offers gifts for all With Christmas and New Year around the corner the festive season is getting into full swing. Fortunately for Maltby residents the solution to problems about presents and party celebrations is close to hand. Denise Gillott opened The Gift Box on Laburnum Parade (off Addison Road) in spring 2010 and has been building her business ever since with enthusiasm and some ground breaking ideas.. “I’ve lived in Maltby for over six years and am proud to run a local business that benefits local people saving them time and money by not having to commute to bigger and more expensive retail outlets,” says Denise who tells us she gets great feedback from all her customers, who appreciate the service she provides. Denise was a registered nurse before taking the opportunity to open the card and gift shop. “I saw a chance to take on a less stressful career, which enabled me to be more flexible in supporting my autistic daughter through difficult times,” she explained. In her spare time Denise fund raises for the National Autistic Society. The shop sells greeting cards, gifts, stationary, helium balloons, party wear, cake decorations, cakes made to order, and offers a mug printing service. “We also have a helium balloon service for parties and work in association with P.A.L.S. customised vehicles, run by my sister and husband, ” said Denise. P.A.L.S. vehicles include pink
convertables and the well known ‘Trotter Van’. Keeping up with modern ways of online selling is a must for the survival of businesses today, and Denise has recently launched a shop website to sell on line, and a business ebay shop. “The aim of this is to ensure continued growth and enable me to offer more hours to my staff and hopefully set on new staff. I see this as very important, already the business has enabled me to help the economy by employing staff one of whom has been long term unemployed.” Denise has also shown her initiative by recently entering a competition to win three months free advertising in all local papers. “The criteria was that the business was between one and three years old. One of the entries will be picked to be mentored by ‘dragon’ Deborah Meadan for a set term,” Denise explained. “Finally, may I add I am a single parent and proud to show what women can achieve on their own with a little determination and hard work. I hope I can inspire others to realise their potential.” The Gift Shop is now open Sundays 2pm 6.30. Right: Denise
with staff Karen Jones and Jenny Carpenter
Money Trees at Maltby Garden Centre Maltby Garden Centre on Braithwell Road has been busy on the build-up to Christmas raising funds for charity. Staff members Lynn Robinson and Eileen Allen have raised over £500 for Bluebell Childrens’ Hospice. “We could not have done it without the generosity of our lovely customers,” said Lynn. Meanwhile Cllr Keith Stringer received a gift to raffle at the Maltby Christmas Lights Switch on Fair, in aid of the National Autistic Society. “It is a very generous and helpful gesture,” said Cllr Stringer.
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Letters & Comment Editorial As the end of the year approaches we can look back on interesting times in Maltby. The major development has been the announcement of plans for building work at the Academy, which is emphasised in our special wrap this month. Consultation is underway and the whole community will be able to have input into the exciting plans. Although the local economy is still sluggish a number of new businesses have emerged showing the towns resilient nature. With that in moind we wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.
Wetherspoon announcement on Queens Hotel Wetherspoon has started redevelopment work on the Queens Hotel and aims to have the newlook pub open on March 27. The development cost is £1.5 million and 45 jobs will be created. At the present time the company is not sure whether the historic name will be retained, or whether it will be re-named,this has still to be decided. Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon said: “ We are delighted to have started building work on the new pub. “Wetherspoon has been keen to open one of its pubs in Maltby for a number of years and are pleased to have acquired such an excellent site. “We believe that our new pub will be a good addition to the town.”
Local History Society On Thursday 17th November, more than 50 members and friends of Maltby Local History Society gathered to listen to a talk given by Professor David Hey. In her opening remarks, Society Chair, Alice Rodgers, expressed appreciation of Professor Hey’s three decades of support for the group. Now possessed of an international reputation in the world of Family and Local History, he was far less well known when , thirty years ago, he came to Maltby to address the newly founded Local History Society. This return visit honoured that association and was a particular privilege for the group. Professor Hey’s topic was ‘Roche Abbey, The King’s Wood and Lindrick’. It drew on research he had undertaken in association with the eminent botanist, John Rodwell, on the ancient native large–leaved lime trees of the southern Magnesian Limestone in South Yorkshire. Through a study of medieval documents , modern place names and locations where native lime trees still grow, Professor Hey had identified the general location of the ancient Anglian district name ‘LIndrick’ (which means ‘ lime tree ridge’) with the area including Tickhill, Roche Abbey, the course of Anston Brook and the north Nottinghamshire village of Carlton. Maltby Local History Society will not be meeting in December but will be back at Maltby Library at 2pm on Thursday 19th January for an informal session which will include a contribution by retired pit nurse, Marie Horner and a display of old photographs by courtesy of Trevor Whitehouse.
Catnapping The last few months have seen a spate of cat thefts in Maltby. Cat owners are being advised to keep an eye on their pets wherever possible. Kittens too have fallen foul of the thieves.
• WE’RE DOWN UNDER! Sir maltby.news found its way to Adelaide, South Australia sent to me by a Mr. George Johnson and his wife Freda a well known family in Maltby . Its with great sadness I read in the Maltby news November 2011 Issue that my old school teacher Walter Smith has passed away. I recall him first coming to Maltby Hall Secondary School along with another fine teacher Mr. Fletcher who also served in world war two. In the 1940s teachers had the respect of their pupils and a bond was formed. Teachers wore suits, and had an air of authority about them. Maltby Hall school at the time Mr. Smith taught there was blessed with a team of very good teaching staff which included a Mr. Tommy Stubbs (who went on to be head master at Wickersley primary school - a fine cricketer too) Mr. Horsefield , Mr. Shaw , Mr. Shore , Miss Bingham and Harry Felton was the head master I recall him well - using his cane on me for a misdemeanour - would this occur today? Not likely! I recall he had red
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Community News FREE Pensioners Christmas Carol Concert with Aston Male Voice Choir at Dinnington College on the 18th December at 2pm with FREE Food & Drinks and FREE transport from several locations in Maltby. This is a great afternoon. For your FREE ticket
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Maltby Rother Valley Lions Santa's Sleigh Dates Monday 12th December Thurcroft Area 6pm Tuesday 13th December Manor Area (Braithwell Road & Below) 6pm Wednesday 14th December Highfield Park / Tickhill Road Area 6pm Thursday 15th December Sheppey & Little London Area 6pm
Nursery Vandalism A newly-opened Maltby nursery has been targeted by vandals just weeks after opening. The Once Upon A Time nursery on Braithwell Road was the subject of a shocking attack which left the childrens’ sensory garden ruined and their garden furniture and sand pit torched. Management were so shocked they have had to close the outside area in order that the children do not witness the damage. It is however business as usual, and parents are rallying around to support the staff, whilst they come to terms with an estimated £2,000 of damage.
Friday 16th December Model Village / Birks Holt & White City 6pm Saturday 17th December Braithwell & the Bottom Part of Ravenfield 6pm Sunday 18th December Laughton Common 6pm Monday19th December Laughton Area 6pm Tuesday 20th December Cliff Hills Area 6pm Wednesday 21st December Hellaby & Ravenfield Area 6pm Thursday 22nd December Lynx Dale Hill 1 5.45pm (right side columbus way) Friday 23rd December Dale Hill 2 Starts 5.45pm (left side Haids Road & below) Saturday 24th December Dale Hill 3 Starts 5.30pm (Scott walk side and new estate)
Static Sleighs Friday 16th December Tesco Supermarket Maltby 9.30am Saturday 17th December Morrisons Supermarket Bramley 9.15am Saturday 24th December Queens Corner Maltby 9am Please note due to the weather times and dates may have to change All of the members and helpers of Maltby Rother Valley Lions Club we would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year If you require any further information please call Lion President John Rathbone 07793 580790
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Above: Winners on the evening, Devon Stead and Libby Barlow
Maltby Academy Sports Presentation Evening with special guest Howard Webb The first Maltby Academy Sports Presentation Evening was held last month. The evening was a night to remember with students coming together for a night of celebration, achievement and fun. Held in the Hall, which was transformed into a decadent red and silver theme, the evening included awards for students in various sports from football, rounders, rugby,
netball and cricket. There were also awards for a male and female team of the year, sportsperson of the year, commitment to extra-curricular activities and many more. Parents, staff and governors were also there to congratulate and celebrate with the students. Special guest for the evening was Mr Howard Webb, professional English football referee who
officiates primarily in the Premier League, and refereed the last World Cup Final in South Africa. Mr Webb presented the Awards and spoke to the audience. Mr McNabb, Acting Subject Leader of PE says “The night was a great chance for the students to be recognised for their sporting achievements and the commitment they show on a daily basis”.
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Matthew, the managing Director of Snazzle Ltd has always had a real passion for the community and this continually impacts the activities of the businesses he is involved in. As an active member of Full Life Church, Maltby he has always sought to build his business in a way that can make a real change to the community. An exciting opportunity arose in October this year for Matthew and his staff at Snazzle to work with Full Life Church in launching Food4Thought. Snazzle took the decision to move its offices to the Market Place, High St, Maltby to better facilitate the running of Food4Thought. From this new location Snazzle still provides an excellent service and quality products at the same great prices. Please feel free to come and see us, or call us for a quote. Food4Thought was born out of an acknowledgment of the need for quality food at low prices. Full Life Church are involved in many charitable and supportive activities locally, nationally and even internationally. The church decided that in the current economic climate a low cost food store was exactly what the people of this area needed and so Food4Thought was launched. Over the next few months developments will continue and December sees this new venture move to the front unit of the Market Place. We will continue to build the selection and variety of stock, whilst aiming to keep driving down your grocery bill. Please feel free to browse our store.
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Care and Catering for the young and old of Maltby The Melton Court Day Care Centre, situated at the former Tollbar building on Rotherham Road, is proving a popular new addition to social health care in Maltby. The centre provides breakfasts, lunches and teas and social activities, designed to improve the health and quality of life of visitors as well as providing respite for carers. All meals are homemade on the premises, with breakfast served between 10am11am, and lunch from Noon - 2pm. The full breakfast is just £2.95 whilst a two course lunch is just £4.50. Toasties, sandwiches and cakes are also available. Meals should be ordered at least a day in advance, and menus are available at the centre. Post lunch entertainment includes bingo, table top games, and mobility activities. Large table parties can be catered for with
Tot Spot Early Years Centre Ltd nursery on the High Street in Maltby goes from strength to strength, with major renovations reaching completion. Prime among these is the new sensory garden for the children, with extensive planting encouraging them to enjoy the prospect of cultivating
educational play. All this is complemented by a safe outdoor space for children to explore. Government-funded places for up to two year olds are available.
their own plants, water painting and generally enjoying time in the fresh air. The newly decorated Baby Room, catering for children from six weeks to two years, creates a safe and caring atmosphere for babies and toddlers often experiencing their first time away from parents. A natural progression is the Ladybird Room, where older children up to seven years 11 months engage with staff in
advance notice subject to space availability. Day Care with social activities is provided by the centre for just £5 per hour. Some users may be eligible for financial help with this service. A new addition to the help offered by the centre is a Meals-on-Wheels service, delivering hot meals to homes daily, filling a vitally important role in the community following public spending costs. Again all food is freshly prepared on the premises on a daily basis, again a two course lunch is just £4.50 and afternoon tea just £2. A discount is available if both meals are ordered reducing the price to just £6. Again meals must be ordered on the day before delivery. Full details of all the services is available on 01709 814484
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Award Presentation for the Trickii Twista students from Maltby Four Maltby Academy Design Technology students, Martha Gregory, Darcie Lacey, Casey Turner and Leigh Roberts, have been winning competitions with their Trickii Twista game and continue to go from strength to strength. Having already won a total of £2,800 so far the team are now in the finals of the Big Bang Fair to be held at the NEC Birmingham in March next year.
Their most recent success was through a company called REMAP, a charity organisation that helps people with disabilities. The Trickii Twista team won an award for an Enterprise related project which is made for people with disabilities. Trickii Twista is a game they developed as a hand eye coordination aid that does not use batteries and helps to develop lost skills. They
designed a game that was hand held and in which you have to move a spinner around obstacles and get to a finish point by jumping the spinner at the end. The students then worked at developing their game further and came up with improvements and a two player version to help develop communication skills between players. KH
Costcutters The Dhaliwal family are looking forward to welcoming customers on the run-up to Christmas with some fantastic Christmas offers at their newly refurbished and expanded Costcutter store on Salisbury Road. “We are looking forward to welcoming Maltby shoppers offering some of the best deals available,” said manager Pinder. The store will be open on Christmas Day for those lastminute essentials.
Gillian meets the Queen Gillian Banks of the Gillian Banks Theatre School in Rotherham received an invitation to the Queen’s Garden Party following years of support for local charities. Her invitation, from the office of the Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire earlier this year, for Gillian and her husband Martyn was a great surprise. The Theatre School performs on a regular basis for numerous local charities.
Maltbees win at last THE Maltbees were celebrating their first ever victory after a win in a friendly over Braithwell Ladies. The Maltbees netball team, whom we highlighted last month, have recorded their first win of the season with a 14-12 victory over Braithwell Ladies. They had suffered a heavy defeat earlier in the season to their local rivals and Leah Carratt described the victory as a “morale booster”. Leah is currently out of the side after fracturing a metatarsal and snapped ligaments.
Tai Chi at the Edward Dunn The Tai Chi for mobility group which meets at The Edward Dunn Centre has been very successful and continues to run on a self-funding basis now that the original grant has finished. The feedback from the Falls Prevention Team at Rotherham PCT has been very positive for this new initiative. New members are welcome as the group need to keep recruitment high so that they can continue to run. Many people attending the group have seen their health has greatly improved. Tai Chi is a form of gentle and slow exercise which helps to develop effective use of the body and improves general health and well-being. It helps to improve muscle tone, mental focus, co-ordination and balance, general levels of vitality, increased flexibility and spatial awareness. The NHS now recommends Tai Chi for helping to prevent falls. For further information contact: David Lipka on (0114) 2496511 or 07989 928 675. Classes are Thursdays 11.00-12.30
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Maltby Town Council News Page COUNCILLORS MAY 2011- APRIL 2012 Councillor Mrs J Andrews Tel: 07757287941 e-mail: jenniferandrews1@sky.com Councillor L Astbury Tel: 01709 819561 e-mail: lozz90@yahoo.co.uk Councillor Mrs K Astbury Tel: 819561/07714028584 e-mail: k-astbury@sky.com Councillor C Beaumont Tel: 01709 816960 e-mail: chrisrosebeaumont@gmail.com Councillor Mrs J Bradford Tel: 01709 813409 e-mail: joyatmaltby@yahoo.co.uk Councillor J Carratt Tel: 01709 815527 e-mail: joncarratt2679@hotmail.co.uk Councillor A Dickinson Tel: 790458/07941671462 No e-mail
Another Sure Fire Success!!! Maltby Town Council held another successful Bonfire Night Celebrations. Despite the poor weather residents and families from Maltby and surrounding areas turned out in their hundred to see the fireworks to music. People were in good spirits giving the evening a great party atmosphere.
MALTBY TOWN COUNCIL QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION MONDAY 4TH JUNE 2012 2PM TILL LATE EVENING PROCESSION CULMINATING ON THE MANOR FIELD VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ON THE DAY INCLUDING STALLS, MUSIC, BANDS AND MUCH MORE!!! THE DAY WILL END WITH THE LIGHTING OF A BEACON If any member of the public, community organisation, schools, businesses have an idea or would like to be involved please contact: Cllrs John Kirk 01709 816445, Cllr Peter Scholey 01709 813630 or Cllr Steve Johnson 01709 815854
Councillor K Duckmanton Tel: 01709 815044 e-mail: duckeith@hotmail.com Councillor S Johnson Tel: 01709 815854, 07951237552 e-mail: s.johnson101@virgin.net
Winning Guy Fawkes by Jack Carter age 8 and Matthew Carter age 6 of Maltby with their cowgirl Guy Fawkes. Emma Bacon and Sam Mitchell both from Maltby Linx had the honour of lighting the fire
Councillor J C Kirk Tel: 816445/07748860490 e-mail: john@chutney.plus.com Councillor D M Lilley e-mail: donna7972@hotmail.co.uk Councillor S Maxwell Tel: 817758 e-mail: shaz.maxwell@sky.com Councillor S Platt Tel: 01709 210661 e-mail: stewartplatt@live.co.uk Councillor Mrs A L Rushforth Tel: 814894 e-mail: amyrushforth@rotherham.gov. Councillor P Scholey Tel: 01709 813630/07721310174 e-mail: scholeymaltby@aol.com Councillor A Searson e-mail: andysearson@hotmail.com Councillor Mrs C Stringer Tel: 01709 816582 No e-mail Councillor Mr K Stringer Tel: 01709 816582 e-mail: kstrngr5@aol.com
RMBC Councilllors Surgeries at the Edward Dunn First Thursday in the month 17:30 - 18:30 Cllr Amy Rushforth & Cllr Chris Beaumont Third Friday in the month 15:00 - 16:00. Cllr J. Andrews
Maltby Town Council Surgeries Every Friday at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 14:00 - 15:00. Everyone Welcome
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Maltby Town Council News Page Maltby Town Council Meeting Thursday 3 November 2011 Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Tickhill Road, Maltby • 30 minutes for questions from members of the public at the Chairman’s discretion. • Apologies for absence. • Declarations of personal or prejudicial interest. • Consider items for which a resolution may be passed to exclude the press and public. • Communications received by the Chairman. Confirmation of minutes of the Town Council meeting held on Thursday 13th October 2011 • Confirmation of minutes of the General Purpose Meeting held on Thursday 20th October 2011 • Confirm the minutes of the Finance and Staffing Meeting held on Thursday 20th October 2011 • Formation of a committee to verify the monthly accounts • Formation of a committee for the Horticultural Show/Garden Competition • A programme of community consultation Winter/Adverse Weather Conditions • Proposal from Rotherham Borough Council re the Cemetery Toilets
• Update on Maltby Cemetery • Update for Remembrance Day • Meeting with the Maltby News in respect of the Councils news pages. • Update on the Christmas Decorations and Christmas Lights Switch On. • Update on Bonfire Night • Update on the refurbishment of the Edward Dunn • Update on the land known as the former Maltby Crags Nursery, Walters Ro ad, Maltby. • To discuss the Maltby parks and recreation areas. • End of grant report from Maltby Phoenix Sword • Update from the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. • To consider items from the National and Local County Associations: • DIS- Issue No 769 – 7 October 2011 • Planning Lists Nos: 42 and 43 • To discuss routine correspondence: None • To discuss routine RMBC matters: None • Exchange information. • Date and time of next meeting
Maltby Town Council Meeting Thursday 13 October 2011
Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Tickhill Road, Maltby • Before the meeting commenced Mr D Sutton from Maltby Academy addressed the Council re the new school buildings. • 30 minutes for questions from members of the public at the Chairman’s discretion. • Apologies for absence. • Declarations of personal or prejudicial interest. • Consider items for which a resolution may be passed to exclude the press and public. • Communications received by the Chairman. • Confirmation of minutes of the Town Council meeting held on Thursday 8th September 2011 • Confirmation of minutes of the Extra- Ordinary Meeting held on Thursday 22nd November 2011 • Review of the General Purpose and Finance and Staffing Committees • Grant applications from:
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Maltby Miners Welfare Junior Football Club Parents and Friends of Addison Rd Day Centre
• South Yorkshire Police and Maltby Linx • Consideration of requests for free room hire within the Edward Dunn
• Proposal from Buchanan & Co to provide an Advice Clinic at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall • Update Standing Orders. • Receive the Annual Return for the financial year end 31 March 2011 • Review the viability of the Maltby Town Council news pages in the Maltby News. • Update on the Christmas Decorations and Christmas Lights Switch On. • Update on Bonfire Night • Update on the Civic Service • Update on the hedge bordering the Buttercross. • Update on the old beech tree on the boundary of the Milton Street allotment site. • Update on the land known as the former Maltby Crags Nursery, Walters Road, Maltby. • Correspondence from the Maltby Market Traders requesting help. • Maltby parks and recreation areas. • Date for the visit to Harworth and Bircotes Town Council • Update on the Maltby Litter Project • Reporting options in the Advertiser • Update from the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. • Items from the National and Local County Associations:
• Over 60’s Club • Maltby Festival Group • Kiveton Park Independent Advice Centre • Maltby Environmental Group • Maltby Crags Group • NHS FALLS TEAM • Maltby Phoenix Sword
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• Consider written requests from user groups for a reduction or loyalty discount on room hire. • The Edward Dunn Dance & Social Club • The Silver Dollar Line Dancing Club • Events and projects for 2012-2013
DIS- Issue No 767 – 9 September 2011 DIS- Issue No 768 – 23 September 2011 Yorkshire Local Councils Association – Branch meeting to be held Wednesday 19 October 2011
• Planning Lists Nos: 37, 38 & 39 • Routine correspondence.
• Yorkshire Housing- Stay Put Service • South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue - S41 Member Briefing note • Routine RMBC matters. • All Parish Council Liaison Meeting – to be held 18 October 2011. • Exchange information. • Date and time of next meeting
GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE Thursday 15 September 2011 Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Tickhill Road, Maltby • Apologies for absence. • Declarations of personal or prejudicial interest. • Items for which a resolution may be passed to exclude the press and public. • Communications received by the Chairman. • Confirmation of minutes of the General Purpose Committee meeting held on Thursday 21st July 2011 • Recommendations from the Refurbishment of the Edward Dunn working party held on 6th July and to consider any further actions required • Confirmation of the recommendations from the Civic Service working party held on 11th August 2011 and to consider further any actions required • Consider presenting the Best Kept Retired Persons Gardens shield to Mr E Hawley • Maltby Wide Litter project • Arrangements and facilities for Bonfire Night • Date and activities for the Christmas Lights Switch On. • Articles to be included in the Councils news pages for October 2011. • Exchange information. • Date and time of next meeting.
GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE Thursday 20th October 2011 Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Tickhill Road, Maltby • Apologies for absence. • Declarations of personal or prejudicial interest. • Items for which a resolution may be passed to exclude the press and public. • Communications received by the Chairman. • Confirmation of minutes of the General Purpose Committee meeting held on Thursday 15th September 2011 • The Refurbishment of the Edward Dunn. • To arrangements for Bonfire Night • To activities for the Christmas Lights Switch On. • The Terms of Reference for Committees Running Events and Projects 2012-2013. • To the Queens Diamond Jubilee • Articles to be included in the Councils news pages for November 2011. • Exchange information. • Date and time of next meeting.
FINANCE AND STAFFING COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday 15 September 2011 Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Tickhill Road, Maltby
• Apologies for absence. • declarations of personal or prejudicial interest. • Communications received by the Chairman. • Confirm the minutes of the Finance and Staffing Committee meeting held on Thursday 21st July 2011. • To consider grant applications from: • Maltby Miners Welfare Junior Football Club • Parents and Friends of Addison Rd Day Centre • South Yorkshire Police and Maltby Linx • Payments schedule for July 2011 • Receipts schedule for July 2011 • Bank reconciliation for July 2011 • Payments schedule for August 2011 • Receipts schedule for August 2011 • Bank reconciliation for August 2011 • Budget and Management Account for July and August 2011 Approve September payments and sign cheques • Exchange information. • Staffing issues • Date and time of next meeting.
FINANCE AND STAFFING COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday 20th October 2011 Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Tickhill Road, Maltby
• Apologies for absence. • Declarations of personal or prejudicial interest. • Communications received by the Chairman. • Minutes of the Finance and Staffing Committee meeting held on Thursday 21st July 2011. • Minutes of the Finance and Staffing Committee held on Thursday 15th September 2011 • Grant application from Surehealth • Request from the Maltby Netball Club for sponsorship • Payments schedule for July 2011 • Receipts schedule for July 2011 • Bank reconciliation for July 2011 • Payments schedule for August 2011 • Receipts schedule for August 2011 • Bank reconciliation for August 2011 • Budget and Management Account for July and August 2011 • Outstanding invoices • Approve October payments and sign cheques • Consider new Notices boards in the 2012- 2013 budget • Exchange information. • Staffing issues • Date and time of the next meeting
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Niaomi gets Yorkshire first team call Seventeen Year old Maltby Academy “A” Level student Niaomi Twiss realised one of her ambitions late in the 2011 cricket season when she received a dramatic late call up to the Yorkshire Womens First Team. Just minutes after helping Maltby Miners Wefare Cricket Club Men’s second eleven to a thrilling one wicket win at Houghton Main in the South Yorkshire Premier League,
Niaomi received a call from Yorkshire Captain, Salliann Briggs, to report to the Yorkshire first team hotel that evening in order to make her debut the following day. The only slight difficulty in meeting this request was that the team’s hotel was in Reading and it was almost midnight before Niaomi booked in at hotel reception. The next morning Niaomi lined up with the Yorkshire team to face
Maltby and District Winter Pool League 11/12 Team
Played
Won
Lost
For Against Points
Miners
7
7
0
45
18
59
Haynook
7
4
3
40
23
48
Sheppey
7
5
2
36
27
46
White Swan
7
4
3
31
32
39
Don Jon
7
3
4
32
31
38
The Three Tuns
7
2
5
28
35
32
Catholic Club
7
2
5
24
39
28
Slip
7
1
6
16
47
18
Berkshire in Division One of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) County Championship at Hungerford. Only one of the current England squad does not play for one of the six teams in the elite first division. The Yorkshire side contained three current England players in Katherine Brunt, Jenny Gunn and Danielle Hazell; whilst the Berkshire team were represented by two current internationals in Isa Guha and Heather Knight. Yorkshire won the 50 over per side match easily and whilst Niaomi fielded very well unsurprisingly she was not asked to bat or bowl. Niaomi thought that it would be a while before she was asked to represent the first team again; in fact it was only seven days as she was selected to play in the final match of the season against Nottinghamshire at Harrogate. Yorkshire won the toss and elected to bat on a cold very blustery day. Niaomi was informed that she was to bat at number eight and thus she duly settled down expecting to watch the her experienced colleagues make the Nottinghamshire team chase leather. To her surprise after six overs she had to pad up as Yorkshire plummeted to 15 for 4 wickets. Niaomi’s nerves were eased somewhat as England stars Brunt and Hazell compiled a terrific century partnership. With 15 overs to go and the score standing at 150 for 6, Niaomi’s moment arrived and she strode out to the crease to undertake her debut knock for the first team. Her arrival at the crease coincided with the Nottinghamshire opening
bowlers, England Academy players Sonia Odedra and Rebecca Widdowson, being requested to bowl their second spells of the day. After a nervy start, Niaomi settled down and batted out the rest of the overs, compiling a fine unbeaten 31 runs. Unsurprisingly she is still pinching herself that her first knock for the county went so well. All rounder, Niaomi had a good season for Yorkshire under 17’s in 2011. She took 10 wickets against various other counties producing some excellent bowling displays all summer. She also made a match winning contribution with the bat against Wales in Llanelli and took several terrific catches as the under 17’s progressed to the two day National Championships Finals in late August. Unfortunately Yorkshire was well beaten by both Sussex and Northamptonshire and finished fourth overall. At the start of the 2011 Niaomi had made a bold decision to test herself and play her women’s club cricket in the ECB Women’s Premier League – Northern Section by joining Sheffield United Cricket Club Ladies Team. The standard in this league is very high and most teams have a fair selection of senior county players. Niaomi thoroughly enjoyed the new challenge, although not unsurprisingly she did not have success every week. She did, however, display her ability with both bat and ball on several occasions, most notably in a brilliant 63 on a wet track against Staffordshire team, Meir Heath. This knock received rave reviews from both players and
officials at the match. She also batted very well in the league decider against Newark (Ransom and Miles) Cricket Club. Sheffield United won the game and lifted the Northern Section trophy for the very first time. This success in turn led to the opportunity to play the Premier League - Southern Section winners, Finchley Guns, in the ECB Women’s National Premier League final at High Wycombe Cricket Club. Sheffield performed excellently in the final but were totally “outgunned” by Finchley thanks mainly to an unbroken 200 run partnership between England stars, Danielle Wyatt and Charlotte Edwards. Niaomi’s home club is Maltby Miners Welfare Cricket Club. She played the majority of the games for the Men’s Second Team in 2011. Niaomi captured 16 wickets from the 70 overs she delivered, conceding an average of less than 3.5 runs per over. She also made several important contributions with the bat often facing bowling far quicker than that seen in any standard of women’s cricket. Niaomi’s ambition for the 2012 season is to try to establish herself in the Yorkshire First Team, although this will not be easy given the level of talent the county can call on. Outside of Cricket, she would rather like to get her “A” Levels as well! Naiomi also received the Bowling Award for Yorkshire U-17s from Paul Topham Secretary of the Yorkshire Cricket Board earlier this year at Headingley.