Your Wentworth Valley Community Newspaper May 2010
F1 Showcars page 10
Firbeck Hall Committee page 7
Family Favourites • Kevin Barron retains his Rother Valley seat for Labour • Daughter Amy Rushforth elected to RMBC for Maltby Ward • Defeated Tory candidate Linda Donaldson returned for Hellaby Ward • Sue Ellis returns for Labour in the Wickersley Ward • BNP fails to make inroads in either election • See full report page 5
Local Cricket Page 16
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Events Calendar
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Rotherham Walking Festival
Edward Dunn Dance Rotherham Hospice’s Hollywood Ball & Social Club
Maltby Town Council Surgery
8th - 16th May, Various Locations Walks vary in length and gradient For info: 01709 336892 www.visitrotherham.org
Edward Dunn Memorial Hall Every Friday 14:00-15:30 Everyone welcome
Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 14:00-16:30. Every Friday, Tea Dance £1.50 including tea & biscuits
Begins at 18:45. Tickets £40 A black tie/evening dress event A VIP evening of music & dance. Tel: 01709 308917
Rotherham Civic Theatre, 19:00. A Gala Variety performance in aid of Safe@LAST charity. Tickets £9. Conc. £8 Tel: 01709 823621
Supertots Carer & Toddler Group
Wentworth Valley Area Assembly
Maltby Crags Women’s Group
St Marys Parish Room, Morell St 9:00-11:00. Tuesdays (Term time only) Everyone Welcome Tel Pauline: 07817 405255
Wickersley Community Centre, 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 Community Learning Forum
Wickersley Operatics Society
Maltby Local History Society
Garden Lovers Fayre
Wickersley Community Centre Tues 18:30 - 21:30 Thurs 19:30-21:30 Open to all over 16yrs
Maltby Community Library 19:00 ‘An Evening with Brian Elliott’ Everyone welcome
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Run4Fun Clifton Park, 2 mile sponsored run to raise funds for Rotherham Hospice For info call: 01709 308917
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21st & 22nd May, All Saints Square & Effingham Street, Rotherham. 9:30 - 16:30 Former Garderners world presenter Pippa Greenwood will be visiting
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Wickersley Writers Workshop
Jongleurs Comedy on the road
The Three Tuns, Stainton 20:00 Folks, Blues, 60s, Anything acoustic Call John: 01709 813530
Rotherham Civic Theatre, 20:00. Tickets £12, Conc. £10 Suitable for 16+ 01709 823611
Nancy Kerr, James Fagan & Robert Harbron
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Flying food is a growing concern Why not eat It proved an interesting co-incidence that, when the volcanic ash was clearing aircraft from our skies, I was attending a meeting whose theme was “Local Food”. We were presented with a printed menu of butternut squash and sweet potato soup with bread, pasta with tomatoes, asparagus and salad, baked apple with sultanas, cheese and crackers and a bottle of red wine. The challenge was to guess how from how many countries the ingredients had been sourced. Generally, people thought it around 15 although this nerd managed to make it 20. A bag of ingredients, bought that morning from a major supermarket, was then unloaded and the countries of origin were listed and mapped. Suffice it to say that some of the food was from Europe and the wine from Australia but most “fresh” items had been flown from Central and South America or from Africa. We were reminded of the high (and heavy) water content of fruit and vegetables, and of the vast quantities of fuel used and environmental pollution caused by their transport. Most of us were really shocked at our reliance on imported items and I, for one, now drive the family insane by obsessively reading labels on bags of oranges and insisting we buy from Spain rather than much more distant Argentina. More to the point, we, as a family, are now attempting to buy as much fresh produce as we can from UK sources. This is relatively easy with vegetables, less so with fruit but we keep trying. This week we have had meals which, thanks to a local allotment-holder, have included delicious Maltby-produced leeks, purple sprouting broccoli and rhubarb. Behind all this are bigger questions. Recently, we all saw film of rotting produce which, because there were no planes, could
not be exported. When the infrastructure cracked up, it was the producers who suffered. Many of them were in countries where scarce arable land is geared to the needs of World markets and precious water resources are being diverted away from local people and into irrigation schemes to bring us luxury food. As we approach Christian Aid Week (9th15th May) it is timely to think of the global implications of our bright supermarket packs of exotic produce and to remember that half the World is hungry. © Alice Rodgers 2010
local at The Three Tuns
One way of overcoming worries about your carbon footprint when eating out is to go local and eat local produce. If you can do it without hurting your wallet too much, even better. A trip to The Three Tuns at Stainton could well satisfy those demands, as well as the hungriest diner. Proprietors Tom and Kevin Boyd are offering an amazing two meals for a fiver Monday to Saturday between noon and 9pm, except Friday night when the pub hosts its famous Steak Night, at the picturesque destination pub.
The Tuns has built up a great reputation among regular visitors and the latest meal deal is packing out the restaurant. A recent visit saw us tucking into steak pie and scampi and chips, eschewing the puddings which are also on offer at two for five pounds. Unlike other pubs offering cut price credit crunch lunches, the Three Tuns offers an expansive menu. This includes rump steak, pork steak,gammon and eggs, casseroles, chicken and fresh fish and chips, to name a few. All puddings are homemade and include some favourites such as
rhubarb crumble and chocolate fudge cake. Again the list is long as well as tempting. A sensibly priced wine list and a wide range of beers and lagers help to wash down the meal. The restaurant itself is well appointed, with plenty of space between tables, and there is also an overspill lower restaurant. This really is an amazing deal, and is certainly tempting old and new customers alike. As the weather improves Tom is adding some more seasonal lighter dishes, so why not get out to Stainton and treat yourself! KH
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Increased turnout helps Labour to success Rotherham played it part in the most gripping General Election in a generation, with Labour holding on to its seats and performing well in the local elections thanks to the increased turnout of 64.2 per cent. Kevin Barron held the Rother Valley seat, albeit with a reduced majority in the face of a determined challenge from Conservative candidate Lynda Donaldson. “Its been more of a challenge this time,” said Mr Barron. “When you have been in office for 13 years you normally get hit, but just dropping down a couple of thousand votes in the new redrawn boundries... I am quite satisfied. When you cut the cake in Rotherham now it is definitely Labour as far as Westminster is concerned.” Commenting on the hung
parliament he said “The national picture does not look good, and I cannot see how Gordon Brown is going to remain in office at this stage. As we speak at this time in the morning we and the Liberals do not have a majority. That is now not an option in my view. That means that a Conservative government is likely to come in with some kind of coalition. What worries me there is that here in Rotherham and Maltby we have three new schools coming in and I have been told that the money is safe; and yet the Consrvatives have run their campaign talking about “in year cuts”. So I guess we will have to wait and see. “I think that issues like that are going to be crucial for our communities. As I said in my acceptance speech no matter what anyone says about the last 13 years
Rother Valley and its communities have been better off for them and whoever takes over we have to make sure that they do the same for the Rother Valley that Labour has done for the last 13 years. The prospect of a short troubled coalition government is not one that the MP looks forward to. “If any government is formed it has to have a serious timetable for two three or four years. If it has to be Conservative that is quite painful but it has to be what is best for the country. “We may have also have made gains in local government as well. Our Labour councillors are doing a lot of good work for Maltby people.” Local election results went as expected but still provided exciting finishes. In Hellaby Parliamentary candidate Lynda Donaldson (Con)
bounced back from her defeat in the General Election by taking the RMBC seat up for grabs, and defeating a comeback attempt from Glyn Robinson (Lab) and Andy Foster the Maltby councillor standing within the redrawn boundries as an Independant. “Although I am disappointed with the Parliamentary result, I think it shows that change is coming, and I look forward to continuing to fight for that in Hellaby,” she said. In Maltby a resounding victory was marked by Amy Rushforth seeing off amongst others an attempt by the BNP to double their representation on RMBC. “I fought a strong campaign but was determined that, despite the number of candidates who could split a protest vote, it was important to defeat the BNP,” said Ms Rushforth.
In Wickersley Sue Ellis returned as the Labour candidate with a comfortable win victory. “Not being the incumbant has meant that I have had a more relaxed approach to the campaign,” she said at the count. Peter Thirwell, standing as an Independent in the Rotherham constituency said “For my first time out I was quite pleased, but people vote for parties not individuals and we may have to address that in the future.” Rother Valley Results Names of Candidate Votes *BARRON, Kevin John(Lab) 19,147 BLAIR, William Robert (BNP) 3,606 DONALDSON, Lynda (Con) 13,281 DOWDALL, Tin Charisse (UKIP) 2,613 PAXTON, Wesley (Lib Dem) 8,111 *Elected for the Rother Valley seat
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Connect to Work success stories
Connect to Work helping you back to work
Gary from Maltby who had been out of work for 10 months due to illness registered with Connect to Work in the Summer of 2009. Prior to joining our scheme Gary had enjoyed a successful career within the social services sector. One of the dedicated employment coaches for Connect to Work assisted Gary by regular one to one appointments to restore his confidence in his own abilities. After together agreeing on a future career in Social Care both Gary and his Employment coach took steps to secure work. After identifying companies Gary would like to work for spec letters and phone calls were made by his Employment Coach in order to source future vacancies. In February of this year Gary was successful following an interview in finding work in Barnsley where Connect to Work helped to secure funding to assist with travel expenses.
Connect to work is offering a number of opportunities for people on benefits to find their way back to the workplace. “Connect to Work is for you. If you are on a sickness or health related benefit, we want to give you the help and support you need to get back to work,� says Employment Coach Jenny Needham. “Taking that first step can be really difficult. At Connect to Work we will do everything we can to make it as easy as possible for you “The one thing we all have in common, is that we are all unique. We know that every person that comes through our door is different, and so we don’t have set way of dealing with you when you register on the Connect to Work scheme. Instead we talk to you about your own situation, look at what’s holding you back, and find out what your job goals are. Then, together we will help you work towards achieving those goals.�
Due to suffering with depression John from Rotherham had been out of work for 18 months. John was quite open to suggestions to how he could return to work as he felt he wanted to try something new. After regular meetings to narrow down his ideas it was decided that he would like to do either manual or warehouse work. For both types of work a CSCS card and FLT licence were a distinct advantage or a requirement. Jenny, John’s employment coach helped secure the training for the licences and agreed for Connect to Work to fund. After successfully obtaining the licences Jenny made contact with various companies on John’s behalf to seek vacancies. After numerous calls a interview was arranged with Next Distribution for a FLT driver whereby John was successful. John has now completed four months and is happy in his role.
Qualifying Benefits Include Incapacity Benefit (IB) Employment Support Allowance (ESA) Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Disability or War Pension Industrial Injuries disablement Pension Carers Allowance Income Support with a disability premium
Neil from Bramley Rotherham, an ex serviceman, was introduced to Connect to Work by his local Job Centre in 2009. Neil expressed a desire to work with individuals with mobility and disability issues due to his first hand experience. Neil’s Employment Coach Anna identified work opportunities that would help provide sustainable employment for him. After a few months offering support and guidance, Neil was introduced to Community Places in Barnsley where he was successful following an interview. Connect to Work funded a Enhanced CRB check to secure the position. Neil has now completed his training and induction and happily awaiting his start date for later on this month. Neil will be helping coordinate Fitness and Nutrition sessions within Community Places. Simon first came to see us at Connect to Work back in September last year. Simon was really eager to get himself a job that was sustainable. After finding himself out of work and homeless it was a priority we offered support and guidance to help. His employment coach helped create a CV for him and then met with him every week to job search together. Within a few months Will had secured an interview with a new company opening up in Rotherham where he secured a job as a trainee mason. Connect to Work helped fund new interview clothes and travel. After checking on Will’s progress his manager Chris felt he would be in a managerial role within the next 5 years! He also enjoyed spending his Back to Work Fund! Since January 2010 Connect to Work has helped place 58 people on a Health related benefit back to work. Anyone interested should ring Jenny Needham 07850918859 for an informal chat.
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Big News for Friends of Firbeck Hall at AGM News of the major event affecting Firbeck Hall coincided with the very day that Friends of Firbeck Hall were celebrating their first anniversary. Some 64 members attended the first AGM of Friends of Firbeck Hall, held at The Black Lion, Firbeck on 14th April. Chairman Simon Drohan reported on an eventful year during which prospects for the future of Firbeck Hall had greatly improved. The group has enjoyed much positive publicity and established a good working relationship with Rotherham Council Conservation Department. Recent initiatives have proved successful with action pending in respect of the Stable Block, West Lodge and the adjacent (original) entrance area on New Road. “We could
also anticipate more positive action from the Council in respect of urgent permanent repairs to the Hall itself,” said a spokeswoman for the group. However on the very same day of the AGM, it was revealed that a “Winding Up” petition has been served on Firbeck Hall owners Cambs Construction Ltd. As a result the Hall is likely to be up for sale any time shortly. A developer wishing to acquire the site has the support of Rotherham Council for his outline plans. Whatever happens, and whoever the new owner may be, the group’s resolve remains unchanged; - to ensure that Firbeck Hall is fully restored and enjoys a positive future. Valerie Oxley spoke on the group’s contacts with other societies. These
Tony Woods from Hargreaves visited St Mary’s School Maltby to see the opening of the Sun Shelter. Hargreaves contributed £1500 towards the new sun canopy built last summer in the foundation unit at a cost of 23000.
have been particularly beneficial and a great encouragement. In this connection Derek & Enid Bailey have produced “A Historical Summary of the Gardens & Landscape of Firbeck Hall” which has been submitted to The Garden History Society. The formal proceedings were followed by a talk by Jonathan Hunt on the leading families and estates of South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire and how they had connected with Firbeck Hall for over four centuries. To support the campaign, please contact the Membership Secretary: fofhmembers@aol.com or telephone 01909 732191 Also visit the new and improved website www.firbeckhall.net
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Letters & Comment • MEMORIES OF MALTBY Editorial We have just witnessed one of the most exciting General Elections in a generation, and at the time of going to press it is still unclear what the make-up of the Government will be. The local scene is much clearer, with Labour performing strongly across the Borough. Many will put this down to the fact that local polls coincided with the national election. This ensured a much higher than usual turnout for the local elections. Meanwhile in Maltby the Town Council celebrated its 10th anniversary with an Annual General Meeting that matched the General Election for twists and turns. The outcome was that Council Leader Jenny Andrews and her deputy Keith Stringer were removed from office and replaced by Karen Usher and the recently returned Ben Slade. In this issue we reflect on the old Maltby Council led in the 1930s by Alderman Edward Dunn. In those days Maltby was a beacon of hope and good practice among local government bodies, led by a man universally respected by political friend and foes alike. The current Town Council meets in the Hall which bears his name, and they might do well to reflect on the qualities which he brought to the position of Chair. As national leaders call for a Government which can offer continuity, the people of Maltby will hope for the same from their local representatives.
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Sir Thank you so much for publishing my letter and queries in a recent edition of your newspaper. I have delayed writing again in anticipation of hearing from any more readers and this, I am happy to say has happened! I am now in regular contact with one reader, and have also heard from others who have been kind enough to furnish me with one or two memories of yesteryear Maltby. I am still looking forward to when you publish the second part of the Model Village article (see right) which was the thing which was the thing that rekindled my thoughts of the old Maltby that I knew when my wife and I lived in the Model Village from the 1930s until 1959. My thanks once again for your help with my queries.
Yours Colin Brearley Harlow Essex
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MEMORIAL TO DR CROSSLEY Sir
It is really good news that Maltby Town Council has resolved to restore the memorial to Dr Crossley on the Don Jon Steps. Following the article about the project, in the April Maltby News, a number of people have been asking to hear more of its story. Dr William Henry Crossley was born in Conisbrough in 1832 and following training as a doctor he came, to what was then the small village of, Maltby in the 1850s. He worked as a General Practitioner based at a surgery and dispensary at his home, Beech House on Blyth Road. Well liked and highly respected he was ‘a generous church-man’ and ‘associated with every important undertaking in the neighbourhood.’ With the passing of the Local Government Act of 1894, Maltby acquired its first Parish Council and in December of that year Dr Crossley was elected its first Chairman. Among the matters considered by that Council, in 1898 and 9, was the vexed question of street lighting in the village. Everyone wanted it but who was to pay? On Wednesday night, 24th January 1900, when Dr Crossley was on the dark roadway near his home, he was confused by the light on and knocked to the ground by a passing horse-drawn dray. Apparently his injuries were not serious and he was helped to his home by the driver and a passer-by. Later, his shoulder was found to be dislocated and he had three broken ribs. His death, the following day, was thought to have resulted from a punctured lung. All Maltby mourned his sudden death. It was his eldest daughter, Frances, who led the family’s quest for an appropriate public memorial. In the darkness of the eve of the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul, Dr Crossley had been dazzled by a light and fallen to the ground. He had died on the very day that commemorated that saint’s ‘seeing
Model Village Part 2 So we come to the end of the dramatic and moving story of Maltby Model village and its near neighbour, the ancient rural Maltby Village. The Model is no longer the abode of a vast number of miners. In their improved economic condition a majority live in their own houses – many of them now in semi-detached or detached houses in the “commuter” estates at the other end of Maltby. Many factors held the old mining community together through the dreadful years of the 1920s and the 1930s. Basically there was the fellowship engendered by suffering and recurring poverty; and by the sharing in the grave dangers of the colliery. Then there was the magnificent moral and practical leadership of the mining people in their community. It is not possible to mention all of these leaders. Their great achievements in housing, schools, social and public amenities are their memorial. Among a multitude of such mining leaders suffice it to mention the Tose family (Bob Tose and a faithful Christian and Treasurer of the Maltby Miners’ Union). The Buck family has provided a Union Secretary. The Layden family has produced a Metropolitan Borough Councillor, Sir Jack. The late Fred Jerram, County Councillor, was for many years Union Secretary, as was the late Stan Lewin. The interesting fusion in the early days of farming and mining interests in the community helped. The involvement of the colliery Management meant a lot to the early Model Village community. From the Manager downwards all the officials lived in the village. It is not so now, sadly. The first Head Teachers at the Crags Schools were likewise committed to the Model Village as well as their schools. They were Janet Atkinson and George Webster, a “legend” in his day and after. Janet Atkinson, Head Teacher, and Fred Kitchen, the Maltby author, captured the atmosphere of that early mining village. Janet served in the school in the earliest
the light’. He had to be commemorated by a lamp or lamps and where better to put these than at a spot on ‘The Green’, close to the site of his fatal fall. The Parish Council supported the idea and referred Frances Crossley to Rotherham Rural District Council for permission. Eventually the memorial was a single oil lamp paid for by Dr Crossley’s daughters and their step-mother. It still bears a telling biblical text taken from the 14th Chapter of the Book of Zechariah ‘At eventide it shall be light’ Unfortunately, in the late 1920s, the monument was in the way of road widening and it had to be moved from its place at the bottom of the old Makins Hill to the Don Jon Steps which were built to replace that truncated road. It seems likely that this was the moment when the lamp was converted to gas. Later it was to be powered by electricity. These works, and the corrosion of the
days. Before she died she wrote: “Looking at Maltby, it is an unlovely development in a most beautiful limestone valley. Why its attraction to so many who came to serve and who stayed? These people committed themselves not to a place, but to lovely people whose need was great”. Fred Kitchen worked for some time on the construction of the colliery railway and at the colliery before he became a farm worker. He wrote: “I lived in the “Model” after I was married. I can say from experience that a colliery village is an ideal place in which to live if you want to see all different shades of life. There are no half measures about a collier. Either he is intensely religious, or intensely opposite. Both classes are intensely good natured and neighbourly”. “The only fault I found living in a colliery village was the rather startling movements which take place among inanimate objects. Each block of houses, when built, is surrounded by a low brick wall with a little gate leading to each house. But the wall-copings have a habit of wandering off. No-one takes them. No-one sees them go. The same happens to the yard gates. They usually disappear when there is a local colliery strike. The most curious thing I found was the movement among clothes-posts. They have a strange habit of wandering. The first item on wash-day was to see if your clothes-post was there in place. Several times I fetched our clothespost from the end of the row where it would be hiding among handcarts, broken bedsteads, dog kennels or some like bit of furniture beloved of colliers. There was never any trouble getting our clothes-post back”. Janet and Fred sum up the rich community and fellowship of “T’Model”. This is an extract from “The Growth of a Township Maltby’s Story by Clifford Auckland, Vicar of Maltby and Chaplain of Sandbeck 1950 - 1980
metals used in them, weakened the structure of the stone pillar and a very large crack used to be visible in the lamp which I remember from the late 1970s. In about 1991, the newly formed Maltby Environmental Group, obtained funding to pay for materials to treat and paint rusty local railings and a Probation Service Community Service Unit team was engaged to undertake the task. Whilst the railings on the Don Jon Steps were being worked on, one of the Probation lads rested his hand on the top of the lamp which broke off and had to be removed to a Council store. I was among the members of MEG who, in the face of the poor boy’s fear that he would be returned to prison for causing damage to public property, provided evidence that he had done nothing inappropriate. Councillor Sir Jack Layden said he would get the lamp repaired but he did not get the work done. Thanks for much of the above information about Dr Crossley go to Tim Brannen of Rotherham Archives and Local Studies Department who not only undertook a research project on the lamp but who has also gone to considerable efforts to re-scan and enlarge old photos in the Borough’s collection in order to help the Town Council undertake an accurate restoration. Good Luck to them!
Yours faithfully, Alice Rodgers By email (Chairman, Maltby Local History Society)
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Some things never change On the 10th Anniversary of Maltby Town council we look at the history of local government in the town and the stewardship of Edward Dunn Maltby Town Council celebrates the 10th anniversary of its inception this year (see page 14) but the town has a long and proud history of self-governance. Maltby Parish Council was set up under the Local Government Act of 1894 and was operational by 1895. This Council was abolished and superseded in 1924 when Maltby Urban District Council was established.. Maltby Urban District Council was abolished in the Local Government reorganisation of 1974 when Sir Jack Layden blocked any suggestion that it should be replaced by a Parish Council. Following a local campaign, the new Maltby Parish Council was set up in 2000 and changed its name to Town Council shortly after. Under the title Changed Maltby a report of the Maltby Urban District Council was published in April 1934 and it seems little has changed since. Here we publish a precis of that report. Alderman Edward Dunn was reelected as Chairman of Maltby UDC into a position he had held continuously since 1924 when Maltby obtained Urban powers. “Maltby’s record since that time, said Ald. Dunn, “Is in the nature of a romance, and now Maltby is held up as a township of progress.” Mr H Shaw, another member of the Coucil said it was a pleasure to ask Ald Dunn to preside over the authority. He added that the Council could look back over 1933 as a most historic year in the annals of the authority. Mr F Caldwell seconding the re-election of Ald Dunn wanted to look forward and
said there were many things the authority could do to make the social amenities of Maltby better and brighter, and make Maltby more beautiful, No Authority had the right to just sit back, he claimed, but rather they should strive for a better future. Mr D Ingham said that although he was not a member of Ald Dunn’s party he knew that other bodies had been unanimous in their choice of Ald Dunn. There was noone he respected more than the Chair of the Council. Ald Dunn then spoke to the meeting reminding them of how he had arrived 25 years ago and “walked the plank” as a newcomer at Maltby Colliery, as a stranger. in a pleasant little Hamlet. Today, he said, Maltby was one of the most progressive districts in Yorkshire. Indeed the Minister of Health had described Maltby as the township which would accomplish more than any other district with regard to housing. That, said Ald Dunn, was a great tribute and everyone should accept it with pride. Even then the Council had to withstand attacks about hiding the truth of what they had spent the rates (now the Precept) on. Ald Dunn was able however to confirm that the rates had been reduced. There was still an item about transport connections with Rotherham to be discussed. It turned out that despite giving Rotherham an exclusive deal to run the service to Maltby it seemed that the profits had not come to Maltby but been shared amongst other areas. The
Rotherham Authority had turned a deaf ear to Maltby’s demands said Ald Dunn. (No change there then.) Councillors for Eastbourne and Brighton had visited Maltby to view the housing projects. It was recommended that Leslie Avenue should be featured as an example of what Maltby had achieved. Finally Ald Dunn thanked the Council staff and said that it was not the business of members of the Council to imperil the valuable time of the officials in useless conversation. When members of the current Council meet they might like to contemplate standing on the shoulders of giants such as Edward Dunn and reflect on the history of our town.
Musical chairs It is all change at Maltby Town Council after the recent AGM. Jenny Andrews and Keith Stringer have been removed as Chair and Vice Chair respectively, being replaced by Karen Usher and Ben Slade. The past six months have seen a relatively peaceful period for the Council, in the wake of the controversy surrounding the settlement of the unfair dismissal case brought by ex Town Clerk David Morton. The new pairing will take charge at the next Town Council meeting on Thursday 20th May at 6:30pm
Edward Dunn Born in Worcestershire in 1880, Dunn moved to South Yorkshire with his family at an early age. Educated in Kiveton Park, he began work at the village’s colliery before moving to Maltby in 1911. He became checkweighman at Maltby Main and soon rose through the ranks of the YMA, sitting as their representative on the Executive Committee of the Miners’ Federation of Great Britain. He was also one of the committee appointed to administer the relief fund set up in aid of the 27 miners killed in an explosion at Maltby Main in 1923. Having joined Maltby Parish Council (being chair for many years), he served on Maltby Urban District Council and Rotherham Rural District Council as well as leading the Labour Group on the West Riding County Council. Dunn played a prominent role in housing development and was instrumental in ensuring Maltby housing estates became some of the best in Northern England. He was also one of the founders of Maltby OAPs Association and Chairman of the governors of Maltby Grammar School. His time in Parliament largely coincided with the Second World War and in 1942 he served as PPS to Arthur Henderson Jr in the War Office. When he died in 1945 messages of sympathy were sent from giants of the Labour movement such as Clement Attlee, Herbert Morrison, Ernest Bevin and Arthur Greenwood. Attending his funeral at Maltby Parish Church were representatives from the YMA, MFGB, Labour Party and Opposition front bench. As his funeral procession made its way through the village, miners doffed their caps at the corner of the Queens Hotel. Held in such esteem by the mining community, his portrait was put on the Maltby miners’ banners.
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Adam’s winning formula puts him in top gear thanks to enterprise project
Hilltop is the tops
The wheels are turning for an enterprising young Rotherham businessman whose winning formula has seen him rocket full throttle to the top spot with help from a local project. Adam Tinsley, whose career catapulted when he took to the driving seat of his dreams and set up F1 Showcars just over a year ago following help from the Rotherham Enterprise project – can now report that business is booming. Adam, 22, of Maltby, who looks after Sheffield University’s buildings as a part time security professional, always wanted his racing ambition to become a reality but never thought it would be possible. F1 Showcars supply full sized Formula One simulator cars and display cars for hire at events, and Adam, who is also a race marshall for Silverstone, travels across the UK assisting at various circuits. He said: “I’ve been a Formula One fan for years and came across marshalling on the internet when I was 18. Since then, I have really enjoyed marshalling at the races and being the main Incident support for the drivers. “I set up F1 Showcars, offering Formula one car simulators I bought off the internet for hire at top events and took them with me when I worked as a marshall at the Grand Prix last year. It was pretty exciting, as I was there for two reasons – one of them being my own business.” The businessman now runs his successful company from home, keeping his display cars and simulators in Rotherham. As one of his vehicles is the only three seater Formula one car in the world - previously owned by the Arrows Formula one team - his cars have starred at huge conferences up and down the UK. But setting up the business has not been easy.
Pupils and staff at a Maltby special school that provides “first-rate education” have been celebrating their successes. Ofsted Inspectors gave Hilltop School a glowing rating of “outstanding” in its recent inspection of the school, adding to other successes this year. Those include the awarding of Specialist School status for Communication and Interaction. Headteacher Peter Leach said “The staff, pupils, governors and parnets at Hilltop are extremely pleased with the Inspection Report and the award of Specialist School Status. “This is clear recognition of the hard work of staff, pupils, parents, volunteers and governors who have worked hard since the last inspection to ensure that the school has continued to improve and we are looking forward to a very positive future for our whole school community.” To mark those successes the school’s pupils, staff and parents held a special day to celebrate their fantastic Year of Achievement. In their report the Ofsted inspectors said: “As a result of a continuing first-rate education, pupils in all age groups make remarkable progress in their learning and personal development.” The report also described the school as having “inspirational, visionary leadership’ and being ‘a school that embraces all learners.” It also notes that “since the last inspection, pupils’ attainment has improved very strongly year-on-year despite an increase in the complexity of their needs, and the severity of their medical conditions.” Attention is drawn to pupils’ admirable behaviour and how “Pupils show immense enthusiasm for their lessons and all that the school offers. They delight in their learning, with even those with the most complex needs grinning broadly as they achieve their targets. Pupils display remarkable levels of concentration. Equally, they demonstrate great determination.” Recognition is also given to the exceptional training for all staff, outstanding quality of teaching, notable provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, and the tremendous care, guidance and support received by the pupils. The only point raised by the inspection team to help continue the school’s improvement was to formalise its work to help pupils’ learn about community cohesion.
Adam in one of his show cars
“As this was my first step into business, Rotherham Enterprise really helped me get the ball rolling and gave me essential marketing, finance and business advice – including how to apply for grants I was entitled to. It’s been great and I’ve even referred them to other people as they’ve given me a brilliant business plan and such good support.” The project, funded by European Regional Development Fund, employs teams of business coaches and business support officers to work closely with communities and with individuals who want to start or already run their own business. The scheme helped Adam secure an innovation voucher from Business Link for £3,000 to help create and design a new product to develop F1 Showcars – a wireless games steering wheel, which local design company Fripp
Design are currently working on. “We currently have the 3D model for the steering wheel and once we’ve got a prototype in place we will be able to take the business further. Our top simulators all have rumbling surround sound with transducers and virtual reality headsets with glasses to give customers the real Formula One experience.” Adam has also introduced other fun Formula One style reality games, such as his F1 car wheel changing activity, which lets people try their hand at changing tyres in a pit stop timed situation, and a full sized motorbike simulator. The youngster hopes that one day his business will be a full time occupation and he will be able to develop more products, drawing in bigger contracts. He said: “Although transporting a real F1 car
around can be a logistical nightmare, it is my passion and it’s great to see the business up and running for other people to enjoy, such as the local community groups we have offered it to. “We hope to provide a different kind of event attraction a step ahead of what everyone else offers and so far it’s going very well – and Rotherham Enterprise have been instrumental in help point us in the right direction.” Jackie Frost, of Rotherham Youth Enterprise said: “Adam is a shining example of what true hard work and determination can achieve. He has come so far over the past year in terms of business awareness and enterprise creativity. “We are thrilled that we have been able to help Adam and F1 Showcars on their way and wish them all the best with their venture, which we are sure will be a success.”
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We Love the Crags like most about the Crags area are its peace and tranquillity, its open space, and its beautiful views. One person expressed an obvious love of ‘All of it-the view, the stream, the valley, the wildlife’. News readers who have never visited the area are missing a treat. One of the aims of an ‘Access to Nature’ funding bid, which has just been submitted, is to provide resources to enable more local people to see, understand and appreciate the geological treasure which lies on our doorstep. For those who don’t know it, the Crags area is readily accessed either from A634 (Blyth Road) or by walking down-hill on either of the public footpaths leading through St Bartholomew’s Churchyard and turning sharp left beyond the churchyard wall.
4. How would you like to see the area improved? (Tick as many as you like.) Better direction signs,
1. How frequently do you visit the Crags area? Eg daily/weekly/ monthly/ rarely.
Improved paths, Additional seating, Removal of scrub
2. Why do you visit? (Eg to walk the dog/ to enjoy the countryside and wildlife/to keep fit)
3. Does anything discourage you from visiting the Crags/Crags Meadow?
Less litter More wild flowers Other (please give details)
5. What do you like most about the Crags area?
6. What do you like the least?
7. Is there anything else you would like to tell us? Apple Blossom on the Crags By James Rodgers
Warmest thanks are due to the people who completed and returned The ‘Your Views Sought on Maltby Crags’ Questionnaire published in the April Maltby News. Further responses will be gratefully received and spare forms for completion are available at the Wesley Centre and in other community venues. So far, all the replies have come from frequent users of the wider Crags area who live in the older parts of Maltby. Enjoyment of the countryside and the wildlife proved to be the most popular reasons for visiting but some people use the Crags area to walk the dog or to keep themselves fit. Most have expressed a dislike of litter, rubbish and dog dirt with one angry person declaring ‘Arrogant dog owners who don’t clear up after their dogs are yobbos!’ People are keen to see improved paths, better signs, and more wild flowers with further suggestions of an informal picnic area, improved bins, a clean-up of Maltby Dike and better access for people with disabilities. One person asked for a footbridge over the Dike at the bottom of Meadow Lane although, in the absence of a public right of way, this idea has long been ruled out by Rotherham Borough Council. So far, what people say they
Your Views Sought on Maltby Crags
8. Please insert your postcode. Please return this questionnaire to Crags Steering Group Survey, C/O The Wesley Centre, Blyth Road, Maltby, Rotherham S66 8JD Thank you for your help.
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Carol Ann Fashion Show 2010
Photos by PhotoProImages/ Alan Janaszek
Wickersley fashion store, Carol Ann held their spring and summer show at the consort suite thurcroft earlier this month. A spectacular range of outfits was on display and as usual Carol Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commentary on the collection, and indeed her models, kept a capacity crowd entertained throughout the evening. All the outfits on display are available from the Bawtry Road store, designers include, Anna Scott, Leo Guy and Charlotte Read handbags. Kapalua knitwear is also available. Proceeds for the night went to Bluebell Wood Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospice.
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Jerry Jarvis appointed as Chairman of U-Explore JERRY Jarvis has been appointed as the new Chairman of U-Explore - an innovative SME which specialises in enabling schools to deliver reality based careers information, advice and guidance. With vast experience in operations and the education sector, Jerry’s appointment to this pivotal role signals an exciting new phase for the company as Andy Pickles, CEO of U-Explore explains: “As a young growing business it is essential to get the right support at the right time from the right people, to enable us to achieve our vision and manage our growth through these exciting but challenging early years. It is also important to the company that whomever we work with understands our vision, our culture, our creativity and can bring a positive challenge and contribution to the team and the development of U-Explore. “In appointing Jerry Jarvis as Chairman of U-Explore we have an incredibly experienced business leader who has driven transformational change in education and someone who has had an appreciation of U-Explore since the early days of our development over 5 years ago. These are very exciting times for U-Explore and we are all looking forward to taking our business on to the next level with the experience and passion of Jerry Jarvis as our Chairman.” Jerry was the Managing Director of Edexcel, the UK’s largest awarding body, from 2005 to 2009 after originally joining the company as operations director in 2000. Throughout his time at Edexcel, he oversaw the transformation of the organisation
into its position as UK leader in applying technology to ensure accurate and efficient assessment. Prior to his time at Edexcel, Jerry worked in operational management in the IT, quality and service sectors for organisations such as Thorn-EMI and BAe systems. Commenting on his appointment, Jerry said: “What excites me about joining
U-Explore and what really grabbed me initially is the context that it is bringing to education. I met Andy many years ago and was struck then by his passion to transform careers education so that students had better access to reality based information about the world of work. “U-Explore is bringing a context to learning and is therefore providing a
Maltby Academy presents …. The Showcase At the end of last month students presented The Showcase at Maltby Academy. The evening involved a collection of Music and Drama featuring students from Y7 to Y12 in which students showcased Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level work. Miss Platts, Music teacher and part of the team organising the event said “This was an excellent opportunity for the students to showcase to parents, carers, staff and the community what they have been working on in lessons and as part of their coursework.”
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Y11 stu udents will be embarking on o the summer programme in May will be underta aking GCSE and w examss. For a full tim metable of examss and helpful hints and tips,, please e visit the Aca ademy website at ww ww.maltbyaca ademy.com Good Luck!
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purpose to it. It introduces a young person for the first time to the importance and relevance that learning really has and when this motivation is given to a student, this is when the real learning takes place. Providing a context to education is important to the future success of our next generation of workers and therefore critical to our country. “I’m delighted to be joining the team at U-Explore and am looking forward to helping the company grow and develop so that it gains recognition across the country for the excellent and unique work it does in providing inspirational careers information, advice and guidance for young people.”
Maltby Academy would like to welcome Y6 stud dents from our Family of Prim mary Schools. A full programme of trransition eve ents has been planned and d further inform mation will be issued shortly..
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Maltby Town Council 10th Anniversary This month, Maltby celebrates the tenth anniversary of its own Town Council. As many people may member, Maltby lost its Urban District Council through the local government re-organisation of 1974 when it was then taken over by Rotherham Borough Council which meant that for the next twenty five years there was to be no local council in our town. In 1998/9, community regeneration was having much success in Maltby when the town could boast as many as eight community associations including the White City/ Strauss Crescent, Model Village and Lilly Hall Road community associations. At that same time, such people as Mrs Alice Rogers, our own local historian, Jim Wright one of our then Borough Councillors and Amy Rushforth were showing an interest in forming a Maltby Parish Council and as Jim said at that time. ’Maltby is one of the few towns and villages in the Rotherham borough which doesn’t have its own local council and we shouldn’t be left behind’. This interest then spread throughout Maltby and in 1999, a working party was formed to test the opinions of Maltby residents to see if a Parish Council would be acceptable. This work resulted with a Maltby Parish Council election taking place in May 2000 and the first Maltby Parish Council was made up of the Labour Party, Liberal
Democrats, Independents and Rotherham Borough Councillors. Jim Wright became the first Chairman. The Council has been chaired by a further four Councillors, these being Alan Crompton, Glynn Robinson, Ben Slade and Jenny Andrews. Over the past 10 years new councillors have been elected whilst others have either lost or resigned their seats, bringing a variety of new ideas and positive suggestions to the council table ensuring lively debate In 2002, the council changed its name from a Parish to a Town Council as it was felt at that time it was a better description of a place the size and diversity of Maltby. Residents may not be aware of how and where their precept money has been spent. In 2001/2 our council aided the residential home for adults with learning disabilities Parkhill Lodge. At that time, Parkhill Lodge had become the target for anti social behaviour by a number of youths, these actions impeded the quality of life for the residents and staff members. A perimeter fence was suggested. Maltby Parish Council gave a grant of £5000 towards the purchasing of a fence. Once erected, the anti social behaviour stopped immediately. At the same time the council took over the responsibility of the Milton Street, Rotherham Road, Limesway allotments and the pigeon lofts at ‘Wood End’ (off Highfield Park). In 2005 the council purchased
the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall from Rotherham Borough Council. In addition to being used as the headquarters for the Town Council, the building is an attractive venue for the community to hire for such occasions as birthday parties, celebrations, funeral receptions etc. Last year the building was licensed and a bar installed, thereby offering more facilities to the public Considerable grants have been made to ‘Surestart’ the ‘Maltby Community Development Trust, Bede Playgroup and the ‘Maltby Festival’. Many smaller community groups and every school in Maltby have benefited by grants given by the Council. Part of the Councils precept has been spent on restoration works to our War Memorial, the stone marking the grave of the unknown miner who was killed in the explosion at Maltby Colliery and on the grave stone of Edward Dunn. Presently, work is starting on the restoration of the Doctor Crossley Memorial, located at the top of the Don Jon steps on the High Street. Over the last ten years the High Street has seen much improvement with the establishing of the flower troughs and baskets, which we hope you agree are an improvement from years gone by. The Council have received many comments on how good the bonfire and fireworks are, and that they are getting better
each year (evidenced by the ever increasing amount of people who attend). The beautiful Christmas illuminations and the very enjoyable ‘Switch On’ events again demonstrate what this council is providing for the community. Maltby Town Council runs an annual Horticultural Show, Gardening Competitions, which always proves very popular. More recently an annual Civic Service has been held; it is an event where an individual or a group of people are recognised for the work that they have done for the good of Maltby. They are awarded with the Maltby Town Council Community Shield and the opportunity of a visit to Sandbeck Hall to meet Lord and Lady Scarborough. These are just a few of the events and responsibilities that have been taken on to make our town a better place to live and work in and we must not forget the vision and expectations that were realised ten years ago by the then people who only wanted the best for Maltby. Maltby Town Council will always want the help and support of its public. If you would like to learn more about the Council or speak to a Councillor directly, contact details for all Councillors are printed on our pages in the Maltby News each month. Thank you for your continued support. Councillor Keith Stringer.
90th Birthday Surprise
EXHIBIT SECTIONS FOR THE HORTICULTURAL SHOW 21st August 2010 FLORAL SECTION VEGETABLE SECTION DOMESTIC SECTION CHILDREN’S FLOWERS AND VEGETABLE SECTION Including ugly vegetable and vegetable monster VEGETABLE BY WEIGHT CHILDREN’S COLOURING COMPETITION SCHOOL’S ART COMPETITION GARDEN COMPETITION Judging at the Beginning of August BEST GARDEN BEST CONTAINER BEST HANGING BASKET BEST PATIO
Joan Walker received an unexpected visitor at her 90th birthday party recently when her close friends Councillors Carol and Keith Stringer arrived with the Chairman of Maltby Town Council Councillor Jenny Andrews who presented her with flowers and a birthday card. Joan lived on the ‘Little London’ housing estate for over fifty years before moving to Brundish House in 1980. She has two children and two grandchildren. A native of Barnsley, Joan worked at the Bede Playgroup from 1971 and retired as the assistant supervisor in 1979. Joan said ‘What a lovely surprise. It was lovely to meet Jenny and to see Carol and Keith again.”
Maltby Town Councillors Mrs K E Usher - Chair 01709 769430 karen.usher@live.co.uk
B Slade - Vice Chair 01709 814748 slade.b@sky.com
Mrs J M Andrews 07757287941 jenniferandrews1@sky.com
K F Stringer 01709 816582 kstrngr5@aol.com
M V Ainsworth 01709 816903 ainsworthmark@sky.com
Mrs J Anderson 01709 816734
M J Bradford 01709 813409 mathew_bradford_2000@yahoo. com.uk
Mrs J Bradford 01709 813409/07969 957871 joyatmaltby@yahoo.co.uk
D J Brennan 01709 790871 djbrennan84@yahoo.co.uk
J Carratt 01709 815527 jon.carratt@hotmail.com
A D Foster 01709 790789 andy@eco-design.biz
Mrs B Fuller-Ainsworth 01709 816903
J C Kirk 01709 816445 john@chutney.plus.com
Mrs June Madden jmadden999@btinternet.com
C McMahon 07824317415 chris.mcmahon@raobgle.org.uk
Mrs A L Rushforth 01709 814894 amyrushforth@rotherham.gov.uk
P Scholey 01709 813630/07721 310174 scholeymaltby@aol.com
Mrs C Stringer 01709 816582 kstrngr5@aol.com
Maltby Town Council Surgeries Every Friday at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 14:00 - 15:00. Everyone Welcome
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Edward Dunn Dance & Social Club In October 2008 Age Concern funded a dance group to encourage the older generation to enjoy an active life. Dancing is a popular form of exercise. The funding soon ceased but with the help of volunteers it was taken over to become the Edward Dunn Dance & Social Club. The club now holds tea dances each Friday at 2:00 to 4:30 and monthly dances, usually held on the last Saturday of the month between 7:30 and 10:30. Most of the dancing done is ‘Sequence’ although some Modern and Latin are also done. Refreshments are included in the admission fees and Bingo is played at the weekly dances. The club has over 50 members but everyone is made welcome whether novice, expert, old or young. So come along and make new friends or renew acquaintances.
Rotherham Road Greenspace/Playground
Maltby Town Council is funding restoration: The Crossley Memorial Maltby Town Council is funding restoration work to the Crossley Memorial stonework. Unfortunately the lamp, as can be seen from the photograph, needs some restoration and repair work. The Council would like to hear from any members of the community who would like to help in the restoration of the light. Please contact the Clerk at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall in the first instance.
Town Council Meeting 10 March 2010
Town Council Finance Meeting on Thursday 25 March 2010
• Questions from members of the public • To discuss any communications received by the Chairman. • Confirm minutes of a meeting of Maltby Town Council held Wednesday 10 February 2010. • Confirm minutes of a meeting of Maltby Town Council held Tuesday 16 February 2010. • Audited Accounts as presented by BDO LLP for year ended 31 March 2009 and form a group to put in place an Action Plan to address the recommendations from the External Auditor. • Formation of a group to review the 2010 Standing Orders and take recommendations to full council. • Discuss the format of the minutes. • Discuss the Crossley Memorial (quote attached), Oldest building in Maltby and the Buttercross. • Form a group to look at the merits of a new website • Clarify the powers of the News Panel committee. • Update from Police Sergeant Suzanne Snowden • Update from the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. • The Bede Play Group • The general operation of the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall. • Consider items from the National and Local County Associations: • Planning Lists No’s: 7 and 8. • Routine correspondence. • Routine RMBC matters. • Exchange information.
• Questions from members of the public. • Communications received by the Chairman. • Confirm minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 10 March 2010. • Confirm payments schedule for January 2010 • Confirm receipts schedule for January 2010 • Confirm account/bank reconciliation January 2010 • Confirm payments schedule for February 2010. • Confirm receipts schedule for February 2010 • Confirm account/bank reconciliation February 2010 • Confirm Budget and Management Account January & February 2010 • Consider the appointment of a VAT auditor • Request from Cllr J Bradford to obtain copies of three cheques (from 2007) from the bank. • Discuss and clarify free let in the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall. • Discuss the quotations for the 3 year contracts for the Summer Planting. • Discuss a maintenance contract for the CCTV. • Report from the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer • Grant applications received. • Implementation of the new grant form for applications over £100 • Exchange information.
Next Maltby Town Council Meeting – Thursday 20th May at 6.30pm.
Maltby Town Council Meeting (Finance) – Thursday 3rd June at 6.30pm.
Maltby Town Councillors were invited to attend a recent meeting with members of the Stanley Terrace Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. From the meeting, I learned that local residents, who live near the new play area, are experiencing difficulties with a small number of young people misusing the area and causing a nuisance. The play area is set back from the bus stop which is next to the Kabin shop on Rotherham Road, Maltby. It would appear that with the intervention of local residents and community police things have calmed down for the moment. The community is aware that with a lack of activities and places for the young people to go this situation is likely to resume. The residents need continued support from the local authorities to tackle these problems. However, despite these minor setbacks, it was encouraging to hear the members talk of wanting to engage with the young people in an effort to bring the community closer together. This is a refreshing approach as so often similar situations can
break down with people becoming divided and confrontations escalating. The word which kept creeping up was, ‘communication,’ and the general consensus was that residents want the whole community, from the young to the older generation, to work together and be able talk to each other. The play area has had a few teething problems, is currently undergoing some maintenance and has been made secure by a temporary fence until the seeded areas have matured. It is hoped that the facility will be ready for use by end of June / early July. With this in mind, perhaps an event like a community barbecue to launch the opening of the park would be a great opportunity to bring all the community together? If you are a local resident aged 0 – 100 plus and would like to help, support or attend we would welcome your input! Clllr Andy Foster, on behalf of Maltby Town Council.
Danger - Wheelie bin fires On the week leading up to the bank holiday weekend, WHEELIE BINS came up for discussion in three different community meetings, the Model Village Tenants and Residents Association, Maltby Crags Meadow Steering Group and the subject was raised again at the Maltby Town Council meeting. At the first two of these meetings the police and the fire service spoke at length of the problems that Maltby have with youths setting fire to the bins. People were shocked to learn that there are over 200 incidents a year, in Maltby, where wheelie bins are set on fire! Every time the fire brigade are called out to an incident, it costs us the rate payers £2000! Fire Officers Glynn Gould
and Ian Foster informed us that a lot of the problems lay in the fact that some residents don’t bother to bring their bin back off the street after being emptied. The attitude appears to be, “That the bins don’t belong to the residents, therefore, if a bin goes missing, we just phone up STREET PRIDE and order another one.” Rotherham Borough Council has released a letter saying that a fixed penalty fine of £100 will be issued to anyone leaving their bins out on the street. The police have said that to prosecute anyone burning these bins, they have to catch them in the act. However, if a witness can say that they know the culprit, then the police can interview the person, if proven correct they will be charged.
When wheelie bins are left on the street, they can be a hazard for people who are disabled, or people with pushchairs. They spoil the appearance of our local neighbourhoods and are begging to be stolen. Let’s help ourselves, by making our town tidy; save time for the police, fire service and our council tax, remember its £2000 per call out.
A SHAGGY DOG STORY Dear Maltby Town Council I am just a doggie who lives in Maltby. Cant tell you my real name, or my real address, ‘cause if I did, my master would know that I have written to your news pages in the Maltby News. Then he (and the family) would be embarrassed, and that’s not the reason why I’m writing. The real reason I have put pen to paper is to thank the local council for their article about dog owners who don’t clean up after their pooch has done his (her) business. You see, my boss never used to clean up after me, and I used to feel very much ashamed of him, or other members of the family who would walk me without cleaning up. When I used to see other dog owners cleaning up after their dog, I would say to myself, ‘Oh I wish he would clean up, how proud it would make me’. Don’t get me wrong, I am cared for by a lovely family, I am well fed, get plenty of tit bits and when the grand kids come around, why I’m spoiled rotten. I am often walked as much as three times a day, so I
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can’t really complain, but it was just when I had to spend a penny (as you tall people call it). Then all of a sudden last month, when out walking with him, I couldn’t believe my eyes when he took a plastic bag out of his pocket and cleaned up the little message I had left on Manor Field. Now he cleans up after me every time I do my business. You see it was when I wandered into our lounge to watch my favourite programme on TV, ‘Dog Borstal’ (there’s some right stupid dogs in this world aren’t there?) when I laid down at my masters feed, there, laid on the carpet in front of me was the latest copy of the Maltby News. It was open at the article by Maltby Town Council, that they were coming down on dog owners who don’t clean up. Well done! To our local council it certainly worked with my boss. Why I’m the happiest dog in all Maltby now. I feel like I’ve got two tails. Yours sincerely Scooby Doo (not my real name, but he’s my favourite dog on TV).
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Sport
Thrilling weekend of cricket as Maltby and Wickersley triumph In a thrilling game at Aston Hall Maltby Miners Welfare CC 1st XI secured a seven run victory. After being put in to bat Maltby reached 148 all out Tom Groom top scoring with a stout 30. When Aston Hall replied Liam Woodward struck immediately finishing with 4-39. Paul Pendle weighed in with 3-34 while the two Garys, Mills and Porter, also struck in an exciting finish. Meanwhile at Muglet Lane Maltby 2nd XI were seeking three wins on the bounce and narrowly edged another thriller. Worsborough posted 124 for the loss of nine wickets, Alan Littlewood scoring 39 and Rob Peace 35 respectively. Comeback “kid” Peter Brewster bowled a fine spell, bagging two wickets in the process for Maltby. Jordan Beighton and Luke Aspey also picked up two wickets each. Maltby recovered from a shocking start with seven wickets falling for only 59 runs. The hosts got home with one wicket to spare as finger nails were being bitten in the pavilion. Michael Canadine hit a whirlwind 27,Harry Graham 21 and Keith Twiss an unbeaten 25. Karl Matthews bagged four wickets for Worsborough after a fine spell and young spinner Adam Reynolds also bowled very well claiming three wickets in the process. On a bitterly cold day Wickersley bowled out Barnsley for 109. The wickets were shared out between all the bowlers, with
Tom is the Marathon Man in London Hellaby Hall Hotel General Manager Tom Waldron-Lynch took to the streets of London last month to raise funds for the Help for Heroes charity, setting a great time of under three hours. “I ran my best London time, two hours fifty three minutes and thirty six seconds, and my best marathon time for over 10 years. I owe a big thank you to Jim and all the guys at Rotherham Harriers for all their support and guidance. “It has been comical watching me walk up and down the stairs recently, and I am not eating pasta or porridge for at least a month! I had a couple of beers with a friend at the finish and woke up with the headache from hell. Maybe you shouldn’t rehydrate with beer!” Tom joked. “I have had some very generous donations in the past few days. Thank you. I have banked over £1600. I am confident I will make my target when I get my sponsorship forms in. Thank you to all my sponsors for all for their help for the charity.” Tom, a Territorial Army Officer himself, chose the charity closest to his heart, and benefited from fundraising from, amongst others, the Yoga Ladies at the Bodyscene gym, who organised a cake bake and raised over £200. His next run will be the Maltby Memorial Run later this month.
Jonathan Davies returning the best figures of 3-24 off 11 overs. A quick fire 54 from James Bentley ensured the runs were knocked off in 18.2 overs, for the loss of the openers. top right: Wickersley 1st XI bottom right: Pete Brewster celebrates below: Jonathan Davis appeals Photos by PhotoProImages/ Alan Janaszek