The Maltby News Issue 28 by jo Billingham

Your Wentworth Valley Community Newspaper August 2010

Eco-friendly Trip

Youngest Band Member

Town Council 10 Years

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Decisions made on housing and school Major decisions have been made on housing and education policy in Maltby this month. Work is to begin on the first new council housing in the town for 30 years. Meanwhile, Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove has announced that the capital allocation for the new build at Maltby Academy will be subject to notification after the spending review currently being carried out by Sebastian James. On housing two sites are to be developed. Eight houses and bungalows are to be built at Newland Avenue, Maltby, by Bramalls, while four apartments are to be built at Stone Park Close by TH Michaels. They will be among a total of 127 units to be developed for the authority on six sites across the Borough after Rotherham Borough Council was successful in £8.5 million bids for grant funding specifically for building new council homes from the previous Government’s Homes and Communities Agency. Coun. Jahangir Akhtar, Cabinet Member for Housing and Neighbourhoods for Rotherham Borough Council, said he was delighted to see work starting on the builds.

He added: “We have wanted to build council houses for many years in Rotherham and thanks to a great deal of hard work and determination the council was very successful in its bids. This now means that by August 2011, we can offer 127 families and individuals excellent brand-new council-owned properties. In addition we are also supporting local labour and equipping people with skills by ensuring apprentices student placements will be working on the sites.” Meanwhile, the 44 Academies at the most advanced stage in their capital planning with Partnerships for Schools will receive capital now. Capital allocations for the remaining 75 will be decided in the Spending Review. Sponsors of these Academies will be working with the Department to reduce costs over the next few months. Maltby Academy had hoped to receive better news, however there is still time to sway the Government behind the ambitious project for a new learning campus. Mr James has called for evidence to support projects to be submitted immediately with a deadline of 17 September. KH

Art at Winthrop Park During the first week in August Winthrop Park hosted an “Art in the Park” charity week and opened the gardens as part of the prestigious National Garden Scheme to raise money for cancer care charities and local good causes. Lord Scarbrough and the Countess of Scarbrough took a

tour of the gardens and met volunteers during the week. Above: Lord Scarbrough, The Countess of Scarbrough with volunteers Barrie, Andrew, Julie, Jean, Linda and Doreen beside a sculpture by Errol Kukor.

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Events Calendar

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Supersplash

Party in the Park

Sports Day

Toddler Time

Maltby Leisure Complex, Every Tues and Thurs throughout the summer, 13:30 - 14:30 and 14:45 - 15:45, Ages 8 - 14, £3 per session

Coronation Park, Maltby, 16:00 - 20:00, Local bands and singers and a BBQ

Coronation Park, Maltby Maltby. 11-17:00 Everyone welcome There will be medals to be won

Wickersley Library, 10:00-11:00 (every Mon incl. school holidays) Fun & games for 2-5yr olds No need to book just come along

Maltby Leisure Complex, 16th Aug - 20th Aug, 10:00 - 11:00 and 11:00 - 12:00, Age 5yrs+, £3 per session

Supertots Carer & Toddler Group

Wickersley Writers Workshop

Maltby Crags Women’s Group

Edward Dunn Dance & Social Club

St Marys Parish Room, Morell St 9:00-11:00. Tuesdays (Term time only) Everyone Welcome Call: 07817 405255

Wickersley Community Centre Every other Tues, 13:00 - 15:00 Tel Margaret: 01709 543991

Crags School Community Room 9:00 - 11:00. Every Wednesday Term Time. Speakers, Crafts etc. For info: 07817 405255

Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 14:00-16:30. Every Friday, Tea Dance £1.50 including tea & biscuits

Music Bugs Summer Session

Maltby Town Council Surgery

PACT Meeting

Wickersley Community Centre 10:00, 5 - 6yrs, £4 per session Call: 0844 578 1022

Edward Dunn Memorial Hall Every Friday 14:00-15:30 Everyone welcome

Gymnastics

Farmers Market Rosehill Park, 10:00 - 16:00, Many stalls selling a variety of goods including free range meat, cakes and homemade crafts

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Tea, coffee & biscuits

Wickersley Operatics Society

Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Maltby. 18:00. Everyone welcome

Wickersley Community Centre Tues 18:30 - 21:30 Thurs 19:30-21:30 Open to all over 16yrs

Folk and Acoustic Night

Maltby Community Learning Forum

The Three Tuns, Stainton 20:00 Folks, Blues, 60s, Anything acoustic Call John: 01709 813530

Joint Service Centre, Maltby 14:00 - 16:00. Open to all Call Sarah Kennedy: 01709 822608

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Maltby Town Council is 10 Whenever the beautiful summer flower displays appear on Maltby’s streets, I feel like jumping for joy. Until we had a Parish (later Town) Council, getting any flowers out here was like drawing teeth. Now we take almost for granted, high quality seasonal displays. This is only one example of the good that the Town Council does because the whole year is now marked by widely-shared and valuable contributions including the Civic Service, the new Maltby Festival, the Horticultural Show, the November the 5th Bonfire and Firework Display and those magical Christmas lights. For all of these, I love Maltby Town Council and I admire its achievements since its establishment in Millennium Year. Life used to be so different. When we moved here in the late 1970s, people were still bemoaning 1974’s loss of Maltby Urban

District Council. At that time, some UDC assets could have been freely transferred to a successor Parish Council but the powerful and politically ambitious Jack Layden said ‘NO’ and what Jack said went. In the meantime, and after the strike, it became clear that the climate was right for people to celebrate their community’s strengths and to rediscover its almost-lost identity. The first Maltby Festival Committee was formed and representatives of local statutory and voluntary groups, industry, schools and churches slaved away, in borrowed rooms, to organise ten days of events in the summer of 1986. It was not long before the Festival Committee, of which I was Honorary Secretary, was called upon to do ‘Parish Council things’ like cleaning up sites ready

PIZZA PIZZA: Maz, Zeinab and Menran One of Maltby’s favourite takeaway businesses is celebrating its fourth anniversary this month. Pizza Pizza on Queen’s corner was opened by Maz Mohsen in 2006, and it is still run as a family affair. Maz arrived in England with his parents and siblings from Iran ten

years ago, settling briefly in Southampton before moving to Sheffield. He now lives in Maltby with his wife Zeinab. “I have enjoyed my time in Maltby,” he said. “Everyone told me what a friendly place it would be and we have enjoyed meeting everyone in the community,” he added.

Brother Mehran works in the business along with driver Ian. Maz looks forward to everyone coming in to take advantage of the celebratory offer to all customers of buy-oneget-one free on all pizzas this month with a copy of the maltby.news (see page one ad).

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for activities and then trying to stop them getting bad again afterwards. How we longed for just a little bit of parish precept to fund a few barriers, brushes and bins! We made quite a lot of noise about our aspirations but it went unheeded. When the nineties arrived, the Festival Committee took the amicable decision to divide into two sections one developing children’s play schemes and the other trying to promote environmental improvements. Again it was Parish Counciltype stuff but without the necessary revenue funding and it all got pretty frustrating! What a joy it was then, at the end of the nineties, when the political climate changed and a Maltby Parish Council became a real possibility. The idea was driven forward by Councillor Jim Wright and a group of like-minded people. During 2000, the news came through that the years of agitation and effort had been rewarded. We delighted in the infant Parish Council’s obsession with much-needed dog and litter-bins. Then came the hanging balls of busy-lizzies, the first fireworks and the illuminated snowflakes and Christmas trees. Lots of good things continued in succeeding years but, sadly, a feeling was also abroad that Maltby wasn’t always coming first. For example, radical RMBC redevelopment proposals for our town

received to our continuing cost, what some believed, was far too uncritical a hearing from council members. The new ‘independent’ council appeared next, first as a shining light but quite soon it, too, began to struggle. Inevitably mistakes had been made by the old régime and mistakes continued to be made by the new. There were huge errors of judgement and matters finally got out of control. One day, in a dire emergency when neither the Clerk nor the Assistant Clerk could be present, I was asked if I could possibly minute a meeting. I embarked the task, giving only a passing glance in the direction of a cohort in reflective jackets. Later, I discovered that they had been called in to maintain the Queen’s peace! This council was experiencing truly nasty growing pains. Now you are ten, so Happy Birthday Maltby Town Council! Whilst there are often times when I feel inclined to put you over my knee, I firmly believe that M T C can continue to bring good to our town. So much remains to be done both to defend it and to improve it and much ought to be achieved with greater efficiency. Self discipline is called for in meetings but, given that and a following wind, I feel certain we are better off to be with you than without you. © Alice Rodgers 2010

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The Family Department is the largest in Rotherham and boasts the experienced staff to undertake legal work in every aspect of family law. From pre-nuptial agreements, to supporting clients through divorce and the dissolution of civil partnerships, the Oxley and Coward team can advise on everything from financial disputes, to guidance on property ownership through to the more sensitive areas involving children, such as contact disputes and care proceedings brought by social services.

Family Law is such an emotive area that professionalism coupled with a swift response where necessary can be vital. In cases of domestic violence, Oxley & Coward can respond quickly and arrange for a court order to protect you, in addition to providing you with advice on your next step, places of safety and details of the many other bodies who can help you. Many of the team are also members of Resolution, and in many separation cases, family mediation can be arranged, where the breakdown of a relationship can be managed in a

cost effective and civilised manner that takes the interests of both parties into account. “It can appear that family law centres on the negative aspects of a breakdown, but it doesn’t have to be this way” continued Colin. “As members of Resolution, my colleagues and I are committed to the highest standards of practice and in many cases, family mediation can be arranged, where the breakdown of a relationship can be managed in a civilised manner that takes the interests of both parties into account.” Costs can be a real concern, but while some of our clients pay for their legal costs, Oxley & Coward also works for those entitled to Legal Aid. Oxley & Coward offers a free initial half hour interview, so whatever your family law problem, Oxley and Coward F Solicitors LLP are there to help you. INT I R S T

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Community News

Emission mission puts Malby pair in front SEAT

A young Rotherham motorist hopes his incredible driving achievement will now inspire others to travel safely, save money and protect the environment. Mark Fitzgerald, 24, from Maltby, and friend Andy Conway,28, arrived in John o’ Groats on August 1st after successfully traveling 837 miles from Lands’ End - without refuelling once! Mark and Andy made the trip in the new, eco-friendly Ibiza ECOmotive, specially loaned by SEAT. Their ‘emissions mission’ was in aid of the Breast Cancer Campaign and they still need donations to reach their £1000 target. Their vehicle’s tank usually allows 753 miles but after averaging 87.3 miles per gallon – with a high of 93.5 – the duo arrived with 165 miles still left in the tank! They put the accomplishment down to sensible driving and forward planning. Mark said “We thought we might have arrived in John O’ Groats practically running on fumes, but are really proud to have achieved this so comfortably. It proves that with careful driving, looking ahead and judging the traffic to avoid unnecessary braking, travelling light and keeping your tyres inflated, you can be safe on the road, save yourself money and protect the environment.” Andy added “It was a fascinating and testing journey; we had to concentrate at all times but

this hopefully shows that not all male drivers in our age range are reckless, inconsiderate speed merchants. Hopefully our ‘emissions mission’ will inspire other young motorists, whilst raising money for a very worthy cause.” An AA survey found that 18-24 year-olds were least likely to consider carbon emissions when buying a car. Meanwhile, one in five drivers under 25 have raced on a public road. The survey last month for road safety charity Brake also found that one in ten have overtaken another vehicle at speed without being able to see what was coming. Mark said “I wanted to prove that not every driver in my age range is inconsiderate and reckless.” To help them reach their target for the Breast Cancer Campaign, Mark and Andy are asking people to visit www.justgiving.com/ IbizaOC Now the pair, who are part of the Seat Ibiza Owners Club, plan to try to offset their show season by creating a 0% Carbon Footprint Owners Club, which they think could be the first in the world.

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Community News

Fit notes - fit for purpose?

Lillyhall Retirement

Ian Clay of Tierney’s solicitors takes a look at the last government’s changes to the law relating to sickness He may have saved the world, but not even Gordon Brown could abolish sickness, so instead the last government abolished sick notes. What has replaced sick notes and what is the procedure now? Optimistically named “fit notes” have come into being since April 2010. Tired of massive pay rises and opting out of out of hours duties, GPs now get to decide what level work staff are capable of (and you thought lawyers ran Governments . . .). In essence, a doctor can examine a patient and decide they are unfit for any work. This situation works just as the old sick note did. A GP may, however, now decide that a patient “may be fit for some work”. In this case the GP gets to tick any or all of the following boxes to suggest assistance in returning to work; Work place adaptations Amended duties Altered hours A phased return to work, and may also make additional comments The GP cannot, however, dictate to the employer (my friends in the NHS informed me that it is in fact consultants to whom God defers, not doctors), the fit notes are advisory only. If the employer cannot reasonably meet the recommendations of the fit note, it has to be treated as a finding of “unfit for work”. Should the employer’s actions later be challenged, the outcome will depend on what is “reasonable”. The system has not been in place long enough yet to give rise to a body of case law that would provide advice. “Reasonable” is assessed with

reference to the size and resources available to the employer; it would not for example be logical for a tribunal to expect the same level of resources from “Dave’s Corner Garage’’ as at RBS (although, I don’t know . . .). One area where the matters become more confusing when assessing a fit note and any comments attached is the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (“DDA”). This describes a disability as a long term condition which has or is likely to have an adverse impact on the sufferer. Over the last 15 years a number of illnesses and conditions have been categorised as a disability for the purposes of the DDA. Should you be in any doubt, either as an employer or an employee as to where the fit note leaves you, there are a number of free advice lines available from the NHS. The information and any commentary contained in this article is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or any other type of professional advice. Tierney and Co does not accept and, to the extent permitted by law, excludes liability to any person for any loss which may arise from relying upon or otherwise using the information contained in this article. If you have a particular query or issue you are strongly advised to obtain specific, personal advice about your case or matter and not to rely on the information or comments in this article. If you have any legal issues, the best advice we can give you is to consult a solicitor. For all your employment law (and other legal) needs, please contact Ian Clay at Tierney & Co on 01709 709000.

Christine Starr took her leave of Lillyhall School at the end of last term after working at the school for 16 years. “Lilly Hall Junior is a wonderful school, with wonderful staff and pupils. It has been a privilege to work there!”

she said. She is hoping to do more travelling in her retirement. Headmistress Mrs Clarke added “Mrs Starr has been a wonderful member of staff working for the school for 16 loyal and dedicated years, she will be very much missed.”

Limetree Community Park was opened last month by Kevin Barron MP and Mayor of Rotherham pictured here with members of the Neighbourhood Watch.

Quality Award rewards hard work Linx Pre-School’s commitment to quality has been recognised with the award of an Early Years Quality Assurance Award. “We are the first early years setting to recieve it in Maltby,” said Pre-School Manager Julie Maddison. “Staff have been working hard to achieve this. We had to produce evidence to show we met the ten elements within the quality mark. Lots of hard work has gone into this from all staff.”

above: Staff, volunteers and children from Linx Pre-School

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Community News

Ryan joins the band Terry Clifford musical director of Maltby Miners Welfare Brass Band introduced one of their youngest ever members at the Durham Miners Gala last month. Ten-year-old Ryan Hart, a pupil at Lillyhall Junior School, made his senior band debut on the cornet at the prestigious event. “I would just like to thank everyone at the band for helping me and showing confidence in me especially Terry,” Ryan said.

The band is keen to encourage young musicians through its training band, Ryan is a great example of how quickly players can progress. The band rehearse at the pavilion at Muglet Lane on Tuesday nights from 7pm-8pm. Junior members pay just £1 per week for tuition, and are given free use of instruments.

A celebration was held for the adults who had successfully completed one of the Brush up Your Literacy course organised by the WEA at Maltby Crags Infant school. Some learners had prepared presentations on their reflections and feelings about

attending the course. A common thread in the presentations was how much more confidence each person had gained, how new friendships had been formed and how people felt encouraged to do further courses. Certificates were

handed out with a special category for the people who had achieved 100% attendance for a year. The courses are free and will start again in September, anyone interested in joining should reserve a place with Gill Lawrence on 01709 709208.

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Anyone interested in joining should visit www.maltbyband. co.uk

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Letters & Comment • MALTBY BAND

one of the pictures Ken kindly sent

Sir The Maltby News 13 Blyth Road Maltby Rotherham S66 8HX tel: 01709 819566 email: kevin@maltbynews.co.uk website: www.maltbynews.co.uk

Just returned from holiday and when catching up with the maltby.news and saw that photos of Maltby Miners Welfare Band are being requested. My father Eric Aspey was a member of the band from a early age and is on these two pictures.

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• THANKS TO EVERYONE Sir May I take this opportunity to thank members of my family and friends for helping me to organise the collection in aid of the Nation Autistic Society that took place in Morrison’s Supermarket Bramley on Friday the23rd of July... May I especially thank the many customers who kindly donated. The sum of £283.60 was collected. May I also give special thanks to Mrs Denise Gillott from ‘The Gift Box’ shop which is situated on Laburnum Parade here in Maltby. Denise donated her time, her helium gas and ribbons to blow up and decorate over 60 National Autistic Society balloons. Again, many thanks to everyone.

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MALTBY MINERS WELFARE Sir May I ask who is now running Maltby Miners Welfare Club and the Sports Ground? Last year there was no AGM and there

has not been one so far this year. Many members would like an EGM as soon as possible so that they can find the answers. Yours Director (or not?) Name and Address supplied.

Maltby Wood Lee Common and Crags Meadow Steering Group Alcohol Abuse Questionnaire At recent meetings of the Maltby Wood Lee Common and Crags Meadow Steering Group, discussion has taken place with regard to the impact alcohol abuse, on the street and in other public places. Of particular concern has been the repeated littering, by drinkers, of the Crags area. We are conscious that many of the people who are involved are young and that they do not appear to be aware of the risks posed by excessive drinking. More than once we have discussed the idea of campaigning for the introduction of an alcohol-free zone covering Maltby and the wildlife-rich countryside which surrounds it. If you would like to give us your views on this please complete the questionnaire below. 1. Is alcohol abuse in public places in Maltby on the increase? Yes

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2. In your home, have you ever been upset or disturbed by people drinking nearby? Yes

3. Are there any areas you tend to avoid because of public open air drinking?

4. Does the area where you live ever show the ‘morning after’ effects of open air drinking (eg broken glass, littering with bottles and cans etc)? Yes

If yes, please give details.

5. Would you like to see greater control of the outdoor consumption of alcohol in public places? Yes

6. Please add any other comments you would like to make.

What is your postcode? S66 ___ PLEASE CLIP AND RETURN THIS SURVEY TO Crags Group Open Air Alcohol Survey, c/o The Wesley Centre, Blyth Road, Maltby Rotherham S66 8JD

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Community News

New members of Mothers’ Union The Maltby Branch of the Mothers’ Union has enrolled two new members, Rita Sanders and Jackie Ellis. Their enrollment took place at St Bartholomews recently where the new members were supported and welcomed by Deanery Leader Moira Leach, Branch members and the church congregation. Another member of the Union, Emily Pilton celebrated her 90th birthday.

Bramley Carnival Queen

Left to right: Rev. Peter CraigWild Pat Nash (Branch Leader) Jackie Ellis, Moira Leach and Rita Sanders

This year’s Carnival Queen is 12 year old Sophie Longden, who is a pupil at Wickersley Sports College. Sophie was selected to be Queen from several applicants, winning over the Parish Councilors with her friendly confidence and sunny nature. Sophie will be crowned Queen at the opening of the carnival by The Mayor of Rotherham, Rose McNeely and Councilor Malcolm Brown, Chairman of Bramley Parish Council. The role of the Carnival Queen is to be an ambassador for Bramley over the forthcoming year.Sophie will be invited to attend local events and begin the firework display at Flash Lane in November. Two Carnival Princesses have also been chosen this year from many hopefuls. Our lucky Carnival Princesses will be Eden Morrison, Bramley Sunnyside School and Shania Connell, Dalton Listerdale Junior & Infant School. Eden and Shania will join Sophie in the parade and on the stage in the Main Entertainment Arena.

The ultimate wedding show On the 5th September at 10am - Ultimate Brides Wedding Exhibition opens its doors at Magna once more and this year it’s going to be bigger than ever. On entering the exhibition brides and their guests will be treated to the largest Indoor Wedding Car Display ever seen. With its 100ft ceilings and steel enclosure the face of steel is the perfect setting to create this breathtaking display of the very finest wedding cars from Vintage Rolls Royce and Bentley Continentals to exploding confetti cars. Once through the car showroom our guests will be treated to Champagne, Spanish Tapas, a glass of Sangria, and will be met by

our beautiful hostess Drag Queens Fanny Dee and her Sister Baccardi Next the guests will be guided through to the Big Hall where they will be spoilt for choice as they can explore over 120 of the best Wedding Suppliers Yorkshire has to offer. And of course what Wedding Exhibition would be complete without a Catwalk show. Three Shows to be exact and what a show we have in store. A live stage with have live acts performing all day including a Gospel Choir, Saxophonist & Piano, The Bootleggers, and Beverly Savarin whose single got the Number one in the US Charts. This show is unmissable. Brides can download their Free Ticket at www.UltimateBrides.co.uk

For further details please contact Richard Wilson Richard@ultimatebrides.co.uk Call 01226 731036

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From Coal to Goal James Rawlinson from Rotherham United Football Club came along to the Maltby Town Council meeting on the 8th July to talk about their Coal to Goal project. The project was developed to look into the history of Rotherham United during the 1940’s and 1950’s, specifically focusing on the links between work and football; in particular the mining that dominated the area during this period. We have discovered that a number of the Rotherham United players from this era were working long shifts down the pit as well as turning out to play for the Millers on a Saturday. The project has already put 24 participants who range from comprehensive school children to current fans of

the club through 4 training sessions, which included: conducting interviews, recording data, transcribing of recorded interviews, videoing techniques and editing together with how to undertake archive research and the History of Rotherham United. These sessions have given the participants all the skills required to interview past players and fans of Rotherham United on subjects regarding life in Rotherham (transport, leisure, job situations, and lifestyle) and also what it was like to play for/support Rotherham United during this era. The material will be used to produce a teaching resource which will hopefully be used by all schools in the local borough to teach children about the history of their local area and football team.

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 Behind James Rawlinson and ex-players Left to right: Terry Farmer, Dennis Warner and Keith Bambridge

Maltby Town Council has been pleased to be involved in this project. A number of councillors have already shared their own knowledge of past players and contacts together with offer of letters, old photographs, programmes etc in a bid to make this

project an even bigger success. If you have any memorabilia or stories of Rotherham United during the 40’s and 50’s that you would like to share, please contact James Rawlinson, Coal to Goal Project Co-ordinator, RUFC Community Sports Trust on 01709 827767.

Civic Service at St Bartholomews

Cllr J Andrews and The Mayor of Rotherham Cllr R McNeeley

Maltby Town Council held its third Civic Service on the 11th of July. Around one hundred and thirty people from Maltby and surrounding areas gathered in our local church of Saint Bartholomews.to celebrate the event. Again we were very honoured to have Kevin Barron MP as our ‘Guest of Honour’ and we were also privileged to have Councillor Rose McNeeley, the Mayor of Rotherham with us too. The Reverends’ Peter and Dhoe CraigWild conducted a relaxing and informal service of ‘thanksgiving’ while there were

Horticultural Show Children’s Colouring Competition The closing date for entries into the colouring competition has been extended. Please post, or in hand your entry to the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall by 11am on Saturday 21st August. Additional copies of the picture that appeared in the July edition of the Maltbynews, are available from the Maltby Town Council office or you can download a version from Maltby Town Council’s web site: http://www.

rotherhamparishcouncils.gov.uk/ Home/Maltby/maltbyEvents.aspx

One entry per child. Children Section Ages 5 – 10 years old. Please return the completed forms to:- Mrs A Stewart, Maltby Town Council, The Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Tickhill Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7NQ. Tel: 01709 814060 Judging will take place on Saturday 21st August 2010 THE JUDGES DECISION WILL BE FINAL

a number of teary eyes when Kevin Barron presented Mrs Sharon Maxwell with the Town Council’s ‘Citizen of the Year Award’. A Civic Reception followed at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall where the Mayor and Mrs Doris Stevenson who is 103 years old cut a cake to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Maltby Town Council. Maltby Town Council would like to thank everyone who attended and would also thank everyone who worked and helped to make the day yet another Maltby Town Council success. By Keith Stringer

MALTBY TOWN COUNCIL

LIST OF GARDEN COMPETITION WINNERS 2010 The judging of the 19 entrants’ gardens took place on Wednesday 28 July 2010. The names of the winners are: BEST KEPT GARDEN Mr M Richardson 1st Mrs P Kempster 2nd rd Mr Gothard 3 BEST COMMERCIAL ENTRY Queens Nursing Home 1st Melton Court 2nd BEST YARD/PATIO GARDEN Mrs P Kempster 1st 2nd Mr Weldon Mr M Richardson 3rd BEST DISPLAY BASKET Mr Richardson 1st Mrs Kempster 2nd rd Mr and Mrs Bester 3 BEST CONTAINER Mr M Richardson 1ST Mrs Kempster 2nd rd 3 Mr Weldon

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 Mr M Richardson

Every Friday at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall 14:00 - 15:00. Everyone Welcome

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Maltby Needs You Maltby Town Council still need your old photographs of Maltby for the forthcoming exhibition of old Maltby. Every Friday afternoon Maltby Town Council hold a surgery, at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, between 2pm and 3.30pm, where photographs can be handed in to be processed for the exhibition. All photographs will be returned. Alternatively, you can contact Councillor Jenny Andrews, if you have a story behind the photographs and for your photographs to be exhibited. Each month a photograph will be included in the Maltby Town Council news pages within the maltby.news. Thanks this month to Mrs Jackson of Rotherham Road, Maltby for the photograph of Maltby Sunday School Parade on the High Street. If anyone can identify the date or recognises anyone in the picture, please contact Councillor Jenny Andrews on 07757287941.

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 8 July 2010 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION a) Councillors’ attendance record and clarification of the regulation. b) A Councillor was asked for his email address in order to verify authenticity of emails going back to October 2009. c) The number of entries received for the Garden Competition. d) The maintenance of the Bowling Green flower bed in Coronation Park. e) Land between the Cenotaph and the Meadow Pine needs cutting back. f) When will the Mesh report be ready and will it be a public document? COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHAIRMAN a)Letter from Mr Appleyard about the wheelie bins – this is a RMBC issue. b)Communication was received from Mr S Platt – The Chairman asked that Mr Platt bring any information he has to the council. MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE 2010 RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 24 June 2010 be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings. MALTBY NEWS PAGES RESOLVED: to continue with the pages in the Maltby News. FINANCIAL REGULATIONS RESOLVED: to change the financial regulations to read “should the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer be on prolonged absence then cheques drawn could be signed by any 3 of the noted signatories”. SOLICITORS RESOLVED: that the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer obtain a list of approved solicitors. INTERNAL AUDITOR RESOLVED: to minute the appointment each year of the Internal Auditor and for Councillors to carry out an internal audit at least annually. MICROPHONES RESOLVED: that the purchase of the microphones go ahead. THE JOINT REGIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE The Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer asked which councillors would like to attend the training conference in Scarborough. The following agreed to attend the training conference: Councillors Mrs J M Andrews, Mrs C Stringer, K F Stringer, J Carratt, and the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer RESOLVED: that the above be agreed and for

the Clerk to ask the Councillors who had given apologies if they would like to attend BLYTH ROAD AND TICKHILL ROAD BOUNDARY STONES RESOLVED: to wait until the Tickhill Road boundary stone has been completed before continuing with the one on Blyth Road MALTBY FLAG The Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer contacted the College of Arms for an up to date costing to transfer the Arms of Maltby Urban District Council to Maltby Town Council. Still awaiting a response RESOLVED: that the update by the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer be noted WEEDING Councillor Mrs J Bradford stated that the pathways in Maltby had become very overgrown, and asked if Maltby Town Council could do anything to clear the paths. Councillors B Slade and Mrs J Bradford agreed to map the alleyways in Maltby to find out if the project was feasible. The Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer was asked to obtain quotes for hiring a small road sweeper. RESOLVED: that the above be noted. PANEL FOR THE BONFIRE NIGHT, CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON AND REMEMBRANCE DAY The Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer asked for volunteers to form a panel to discuss the Bonfire Night, Christmas Lights Switch On and Remembrance Day events. The following Councillors volunteered: Mrs J Anderson, Mrs J Bradford, J Carratt, A D Foster, J C Kirk, Mrs J Madden, Mrs A L Rushforth and B Slade. REPORT BY THE CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER a) Civic Service to be held Sunday 11 July 2010. b) Cheque Verification Panel to be held one week before the Finance Meeting. c) Crossley memorial – Councillors to view the sourced stone d) Meeting with Blacheres to discuss Christmas Illuminations for 2011 to be held on Tuesday 3 August 2010. e) Garden Competition to be held on Wednesday 28 July 2010 f) Barbeque sponsored by Maltby Town Council to be held on Coronation Park Friday 23 July 2010 at 6.30 – 9.30 all invited g) Visit to Maltby academy by Maltby Town Council Councillors – Councillors were asked to give the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer their choice of date h) Rotherham Road Allotments – the allotment holders were asked to prioritise their needs before submitting the requests in writing to the council. i) The ABC Funding will be used to provide

youth activities on for one night per week for 16 weeks on the Limetree Community Recreation Area. j) The Sport England Funding will start with a holiday programme will be held 16-27 August 2010 in the Redwood School for 10-16 year olds k) RMBC holiday programme will be run at St Mary’s. For further details see the RMBC website RESOLVED: that the above be noted THE EDWARD DUNN MEMORIAL HALL The Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer announced that Councillor C McMahon had resigned as Designated Premises Supervisor and that Councillor P Scholey had taken up the role. RESOLVED: to remove the sign above the door with Councillor C McMahon name on and replace it with Councillor P Scholey ITEMS FROM THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS Joint Annual Meeting 2010 – Agenda and papers DIS – Issue No 734 – 14 May 2010 DIS – Issue No 735 – 28 2010 DIS – Issue No 736 – 14 June 2010 LCR - Summer 2010 RESOLVED: that the above be noted. PLANNING LISTS Planning lists No’s: 20-27 RESOLVED: that the above be noted. ROUTINE CORRESPONDENCE SYTPE – Changes to bus service in July 2010 Clerks and Council Direct – issue 70 - July 2010 MUSE – Issue 28 Summer 2010 Friends of Maltby Parks AGM – 13 July 2010 RESOLVED: that the above be noted. ROUTINE RMBC CORRESPONDENCE Parish Review/Community Governance Review RESOLVED: that the above be noted EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION Lidget Lane Recycling site will be closed from 2 month from the 12 July 2010 for remodelling. Councillor Mrs June Madden thanked Councillors for supporting the set up of a Junior Wardens Scheme

DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING: The Town Council Finance meeting will be held on Thursday 22 July 2010 at 6.30 pm in the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall The meeting closed at 8.50 pm.

Community Evening BBQ and Disco In March this year the Community Police Support Officers of Maltby came to Maltby Town Council and asked them to fund a Community Evening BBQ and Disco. The Council agreed and the event went ahead in Coronation Park on Friday 23rd July. The turn out was terrific with 200 plus young people as well as members of the older age groups coming along and joining in with the activities. The PCSO’s came up with the idea to try and combat the increased anti-social behaviour which happens on the last Friday of every school term. The evening was run by the Safer Neighbourhood Team, Rotherham Borough Youth Workers and the Rotherham Borough Sports Development Team.

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Drawing and Painting Starting: 20 September 2010 Monday 13:30 for 10 sessions

Venue: Crags Community School, Strauss Crescent, Maltby, S66 7QJ Fees: Full Fee ÂŁ60.00 Claimant Fee ÂŁ3.00

For beginners and experienced learners, this structured course covers the principles of drawing and painting using a range of media including watercolour, gouache and acrylic. Learners will also have the opportunity to display their work at 2010 Autumn Exhibitions.

Helping in Schools Starting: 30 September 2010 Thursday 09:15 for 12 sessions

Venue: Full Life Church, High Street, Maltby, ROTHERHAM, S66 8LF Fees: Full Fee ÂŁ60.00 Claimant Fee ÂŁ3.00

FAMILY LEARNING Carer and Toddler group Starting: 21 September 2010 Tuesday 09:00 for 10 sessions These sessions will introduce a large variety of play-based activities to parents/carers and offer equality of opportunity at all times. It will provide support, information and guidance to those who have the responsibility for the care of babies and young children.

Venue: The Parish Rooms, Mary Magdalene Church, 41 Morrell Street, Maltby, S66 7LH Fees: Full Fee ÂŁ60.00 Claimant Fee ÂŁ3.00

This course is aimed at people who are already volunteering , or who want to volunteer, in a school. You will be able to work towards the NCFE level 2 award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Prior to the start of the course you will need to organise a 20 hour placement in a school. A pre course meeting will be held at the school on Wednesday September 8th 2010 at 9.30am. For more information contact Gill Lawrence on 01709 709208.

Venue: Crags Community School, Strauss Crescent, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7QJ Free Course Yoga For All Starting: 24 September 2010 Friday 09:30 for 10 sessions

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Computer Workshop Starting: 20 September 2010 Monday 12:45 for 10 sessions This course is suitable for both beginners and those who have some ICT skills. Choose from Microsoft word, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases and exploring graphics. Tailored to the needs of individual learners as you will work at your own pace.

Venue: Crags Community School, Strauss Crescent, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7QJ Fees: Full Fee ÂŁ60.00 Claimant Fee ÂŁ3.00 Beginners Computing and using the Internet Starting: 21 September 2010 Tuesday 18:30 for 7 sessions

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Venue: Crags Community School, Strauss Crescent, Maltby, S66 7QJ Free Course Brush Up Your Literacy Starting: 21 September 2010 Tue 15:00 for 10 sessions

A short course designed to build your confidence and skills in using a computer for everyday tasks and for searching the Internet. No previous experience of using a computer is needed.

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Venue: Wickersley School And Sports College, Bawtry Road, Wickersley, S66 1JL Fees: Full Fee ÂŁ42.00 Claimant Fee ÂŁ3.00

Venue: Crags Community School, Strauss Crescent, Maltby, S66 7QJ Free Course

Computer Workshop Starting: 23 September 2010 Thursday 12:50 for 10 sessions

Brush Up Your Literacy Starting: 24 September 2010 Fri 09:30 for 10 sessions

This course is tailored to the needs of individual learners as you will work at your own pace and choice of subjects from Microsoft Word, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, using the Internet and exploring graphics.

Venue: Wickersley School And Sports College, Bawtry Road, Wickersley, S66 1JL Fees: Full Fee ÂŁ60.00 Claimant Fee ÂŁ3.00

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