Village Voice No 235 June 2012
Melbourne & District
‘MUD MOUNTAIN’ DELAY PROTESTS by DAVID BELLIS AN unprecedented number of Melbourne residents attended the June parish council meeting, some to raise objections to a planning application for 55 Derby Road and others to express their ongoing concerns about the lack of a district council report on what is commonly referred to as Melbourne's 'Mud Mountain'. The continuing delay in making public the promised report of an independent expert on the new Melbourne Sporting partnership's project has worried residents who live below the playing fields in Washington Close, and some parts of Ashby Road. The hold-up might also mean that the football pitches planned for the site may not be ready for use in the coming season. The report first promised by South Derbyshire District Council for publication in early April has been inexplicably now delayed until June. At a local district council Area Forum meeting (reported in May's Village Voice) residents were angry that the original published plans had not made clear the build-up of soil, which seemed to them to threaten their homes. Councillor John Harrison, who had been unable to attend the Area meeting because of his county council duties, has now spoken exclusively to Village Voice. He sketched out the background to the work being done in the modernisation of the playing field, to create a multi-sports venue. "Levelling work, to make best use of the site, needed to be done, to maximise the area available for pitch use. The Environmental Agency agreed for the dumping of inert material – with nil toxicity – which came from a total of eight separate sites, with regular tests on the material to be monitored by the Agency and the district council." The independent consultant was appointed following strong reservations expressed by local residents. One of them, Dr Paul Grimley, pointed out anomalies between the published plans on the approved planning application and changes made to pitch sizes, and voiced considerable concerns about the ongoing stability of the site, from land slippage and the effects of heavy rain on stability. Cllr Harrison, echoing the comments of the Area Meeting acting chairman, Councillor Peter Watson, does not believe there is any danger of landslip or water erosion on the 30-degree slope now planned. Continued on Page 3.
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Charity begins in Africa for group of students A GROUP of young students from Melbourne have set up their own community interest company, The Art-Tree Foundation, to help develop the artistic talents of African children with the hope of building a creative arts centre in Uganda. The six ex-Chellaston School pupils were inspired during school trips to Kampala and they have all retained and developed the connections they made there. “While the big charities focus on what is happening there now, our focus is to look at what might be achieved and nurture children’s potential,” said Jacob Collard, one of the founders. They strongly believe that helping youngsters to develop their creative talents will help them escape poverty and deprivation. They believe that they have a niche in the charitable sector which could be at the forefront of international art, music and creativity. Already they have seen how the provision of musical instruments or art materials has enabled deprived children from the slums of Uganda gain meaningful employment. The local band they support now regularly plays at the Ugandan national football games. They are trying to raise enough money first to purchase land and then build a centre for the arts in the outskirts of Kampala. Over the next three years they hope to raise £30,000 to complete the project. The students, Melissa and Simon Fielding, Sam and Jacob Collard, Lara Ashwell and Holly Royston, are all still at university
● Sam Collard, Lara Ashwell and Jacob Collard with the Art Tree Foundation logo. but, as directors of Art-Tree, spend much of their energy raising funds. They are planning an evening of clairvoyance in Derby on June 24, a charity festival in Loughborough and a sponsored climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. Details of all these events are on their website: theart-treefoundation.org. The Art-Tree name symbolises the nurtur-
ing and growth of talent in the most challenging environments to make a real difference in the lives of individuals. It is heartening to hear of young people who are working not only to secure their own futures, but those from communities much worse off than ours. – Frank Hughes
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Pictured are (l-r): Revd Canon Dr Mark Powell, Revd Canon Ken Berkin, Diocesan International Relations Officer Kigezi Diocese Uganda, Right Revd Bishop Patrick Tegume Tusungwire, Maama Eva Tusungwire, President of North Kigezi Mothers Union, Michael Stanton, a past president of Melbourne Rotary Club, and Philip Rosser, senior vice-president, Melbourne Rotary Club.
LOCAL links with Uganda were acknowledged and strengthened with a recent four-day visit of the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese to Melbourne. Bishop Patrick Tugume Tusungwire and his wife, Maama Eva Tusungwire, were in the UK for a twomonth visit and took the time to visit Melbourne to personally thank the local Rotary Club for its continuing support for the community in Bucence village in his South Ugandan diocese. The Rotary has a long-standing project to support and improve the quality of life of this disadvantaged community and the visit acknowledged and praised the difference they had made. Kate Dumelow, who had helped organise the visit, was ‘delighted it had gone so well'. Bishop Patrick met with South Derbyshire District Council chairman Michael Stanton and enjoyed tea with the vicar of Melbourne Parish Church, the Revd Dr Mark Powell, and local Rotarians.
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Maama Eva was also keen to meet with members of the local Mothers Union as she is president of the North Kigezi Mothers Union. The couple also visited schools in both Melbourne and Quarndon to thank them for the generous support they have provided in donating school uniforms and school equipment. Children from the schools sang for Bishop Patrick and he was evidently deeply touched by the kindness and interest they have shown in children they had never met. He said they "made a huge difference to the quality of life of children out there and hoped that both Rotary and the schools would continue to support Bucence". He was pleased to be taking back with him many happy memories of his brief visit to Melbourne.
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This is a year rich for events and people have been asking for a long time, “what theme will you choose for your scarecrow?� With options such as the Jubilee, the Olympics, the Euro football or some other 2012 happening or anniversary, there are lots to choose from. Scarecrows are welcome for the trail from anyone whether they live in the village or not; a home will be found for your creation for the weekend. For more information go to wurzel@westonscarecrowtrail.co.uk or telephone 01332 704028. This year's chosen charity is Treetops Hospice, which provides palliative care for adults with life-limiting illnesses.
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Continued from Page1 Cllr Harrison said: "The officers remain content that the whole project will pass muster." He did, however, state that the independent inspector was demanding documentary evidence of the sources of the earth moved onto the site, as well as evidence of the quality and content of the dumped soil. This was the principle reason for the delay in the report's publication. Allegations had been made at the Area Meeting that some soil seemed to be 'more like rubbish'. Cllr Harrison also confirmed that the delay could mean that planned seeding of new pitches would be put back, which means "we may miss a season". Full council report – Page 5
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HOW GOOD it was to see how the vast majority of our population still support the Queen at the celebration of her diamond jubilee. What an achievement by her to complete 60 years of duty to the country; and, of course, the Queen is a land owner and farmer. The Crown Estate is owned by the reigning monarch and has over 350,000 acres of land around the country as well as substantial property in London. All is rented out and the income goes to the civil list – the income from any property sold goes to the nation. For farmers this is a very important source of land to rent and the Crown are noted as being very good landlords. The nearest estate that I am aware of is around the Twycross and Atherstone
Amnestea party a hit GIVEN the cold dank weather and the number of events taking place in Melbourne that weekend, the Amnestea party went well. The event was held in the church rooms and there were a large number of cakes and wonderful biscuits, numerous and good raffle prizes, the ever popular Pickle Factory and so, so many books. sweets and treats gave their own special brand of sumptiousness. There was indeed enough of everything to satisfy customers for the two hours and in that time £370 was raised. Melbourne Amnesty group holds meetings on the fourth Thursday of the month in Church House, Church Square, and will have a stall at Melbourne Carnival in July.
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area where there must be more than 25 large farms. The Duchy of Lancaster is the other title under which the monarch holds land which is exclusively owned by them to provide an income. A fairly large estate nearest to here is between Burton and Lichfield. The Duchy of Cornwall is owned by the eldest son of the monarch and provides an income for him. Since the mid-1990s all income from these estates is taxed at normal rates. Of course, the Queen also farms in her own right including at Windsor and Sandringham and I believe until quite recently was very hands-on. It is good that that our Queen loves and understands our countryside. ■ We have had a difficult few weeks due to our weather. As I write this on the last
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day of the jubilee celebrations it is freezing cold and raining. Last weekend of course was a heatwave and the change in temperature of around 15 degrees centigrade takes a bit of getting used to. I suppose the wildlife can adjust to it, but I do notice some topsy turvy behaviour. All winter we hardly saw any birds around the farm as wild food was in abundance. Now we are overwrought with all sorts, feeding particularly on the maize silage clamp, where the maize grains make an easy meal. I don’t mind the small birds and ducks but I do hate the rooks, crows and jackdaws, as they do so much damage and leave so much mess. Trying to keep them away could be a full-time occupation.
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New homes scheme brings out protesters WITH an almost unprecedented 24 members of the public attending the meeting there was a sense of excitement in the air when the new chair, Cllr Jane Carroll, welcomed everybody. Two subjects dominated public question time – the planning application for 55 Derby Road, Melbourne, and the current progress regarding the Melbourne 'mud mountain'. Resident Steve Spear led with a series of statements and observations on the planning application and spurious references contained within it to previous applications. However, parking provision is the primary concern of local residents with the belief that the planned provision of four spaces will be in- the issue of the continuing absence of the independent consultant engineer’s report on adequate for eight residences. drainage and stability with regard to the Anticipation that new occupants will remud mountain promised by the district sort to on-street parking is a justified concern because of the request contained within council to be available for Easter, and then the planning application to include a pedes- by April. When will it be available, he asked, and questioned why work had stopped on trian gate from the site onto Dunnicliffe Lane. Egress for the site is also of grave con- the site and wanting to know when it would cern due to the lack of visibility, something re-start. In response, the clerk to the council adthat the planning application would appear vised that the report would be available in to make light of. The parish council confirmed that it will 10 days; it had been held up waiting soil test object to the planning application on the results. Work on the site had been suspended due to the wet weather and would strongest grounds and, in writing to the South Derbyshire District Council, will spell resume when there is an improvement. ■Congratulations were abundant from out its objection point by point. District councillor John Harrison advised Cllrs Harrison and Hewlett for the parish council’s role in decorating the town centre that the application would be referred to committee for a decision and members of the with bunting for the Jubilee celebrations. Cllr Carroll expressed her thanks to Kate public are invited to attend. He said they Dumelow for the magnificent job she and would have the opportunity to voice any obher team had done in organising and delivjections within an allotted time of three minering a Jubilee celebration for the town that utes. He also noted that planning permission for the parking of four cars on was second to none. This was echoed by other councillors, with the site already exists. Another resident, Paul Grimley, raised one commenting that the musical pro-
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gramme and firework display was as good as that seen in London. ■Representatives from the Melbourne Footpaths Group, Paul Sturges and Barry Thomas, attended the meeting and gave an interesting and informative presentation about the group and its desire to become part of the Walkers are Welcome network. They would like to work in partnership with the parish council with a view to becoming the first community in Derbyshire to join the network. Requirement for membership includes obtaining a petition signed by 250 people – not thought to be a problem – and endorsement from either parish, district or county council. Other requirements are already being undertaken by the group. In response to a question from a councillor, Mr Sturges confirmed that a council member would be most welcome to sit on the committee. Cllr David Smith expressed his desire that the walking group would include education of its members in the countryside code and the desire to treat the land well.
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Fun run’s boost for charities A TOTAL of £1,450 is to be distributed to charities following Melbourne Rotary Club’s fifth annual fun run. Atrocious weather on the day of the event resulted in only 59 hardy souls taking part, but they raised an astonishing amount of money in the circumstances. Top of the list were the ladies of Tiddlers Toddlers Playgroup, who collected sponsorship of no less than £450, and their efforts were almost matched by the ladies of Ticknall Under-5s, with £250. Both groups treat the fun run as a major fund-raiser for their playgroups, and must be delighted with the results. Other major recipients of donations from the event are Rainbows Hospice, (£300); Derbyshire Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance, (£200); and the RNLI, (£100), with a number of smaller donations going to local good causes.
Village fete FINDERN Village Summer Fete will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Saturday, June 16, 2012 (1pm-4pm). Visitors will enjoy a traditional village fete full of fun for all the family.
Lots of fun at Promises Auction THE AUCTION of Promises held by Melbourne Infant and Junior Schools was a roaring success. The Parent Associations would like to thank everyone who supported them. A staggering £5,800 was raised which will go a long way towards the two chosen projects – the Infant School Library and The Junior School Trim Trail. Everyone who attended the event thoroughly enjoyed what was a really fun evening, excellently driven by local auctioneer, Neil Grenyer. He certainly had everyone digging deep into their pockets with the top ‘sought-after’ lots being the highly desirable weekend VIP guest tickets to Download
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school bus fare Cards from Africa wrangle goes on THE KNOTTY problem of the Barrow school bus – who pays the cost of the fares of school children for the two and a half mile distance from the village to Chellaston Academy – is still unresolved. The subsidy for school bus fare costs for children attending the Academy at Chellaston have been withdrawn by the Derbyshire County Council. This decision was made earlier in the academic year, and implemented for the current term. There is no argument about journeys of three miles or more, where bus fares will be paid automatically. The decision was made by a committee called the Hazardous Walks Committee, whose job it is to walk contested routes under three miles. Last October the committee decided that the
Barrow-Chellaston route was perfectly safe for the children. County Councillor John Harrison, a senior cabinet member on the county council, has now confirmed that the decision is to be re-visited, and that a final determination will be made after the completion of a second walk. Cllr Harrison has battled long and hard on this problem for several months. He believes that, as the children must cross main roads eight times in any walk to school, and that at peak times those roads have a traffic flow of one vehicle every two seconds, the walk is indeed hazardous. In the interest of the safety of the children, the county council ought to bear the cost of bus fares. – DOB
Book yourself a good walk A NEW book, produced by Melbourne Civic Society, titled Walks Around Melbourne: Further Afield contains 12 brand new walks that all start within the National Forest. Most of the walks are within five miles of Melbourne, but also included are some interesting ones in areas of South Derbyshire and North West Leicestershire that are not often visited. The majority of walks are circular, though several can be done in a linear format. Many starting points are accessible by public transport. Each walk is accompanied by detailed hand drawn maps by John Sheppard and illustrations by Edward Gildea. The routes were devised by Barry Thomas and he co-edited the text with Claire Sturges. All walks have been thoroughly tested by members of Melbourne Civic Society. Graphic design was implemented by Anthony Freeman of Origin Design, Melbourne. It is on sale at £6 and copies will be available locally at Melbourne News, Derby Road. Copies
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● THE DOWER House Open Garden weekend took place during the wet and windy May Bank Holiday. However, the hardy were not put off by the weather and 533 visitors came to Melbourne to view the gardens and, through their generosity, £2,232 was raised for the National Garden Scheme and the cancer charities that it supports.
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ANYONE who owns a London Marathon or Olympic medal is being asked to dig them out and wear them with pride once more to take part in the Melbourne Carnival procession. Carnival organisers want to see the owners of these medals taking part in the procession which traditionally kicks off the summer event as part of this year's London 2012 Olympic theme.
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RESEARCH GROUP’S ANNUAL EXHIBITION “SHOPS and Shopping in Melbourne” is the title of this year's annual exhibition presented by Melbourne Historical Research Group. The group is 12 years old and has built up a good body of exhibition material which it would like to make more accessible to the public. The annual exhibition is always a good place to display some of it and this year takes place in the Leisure Centre (now re-named as Melbourne Assembly
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petition at the Parish Church. All walks are free and are run by Melbourne Civic Society. For more details contact 01332 865720. ■ AN INVITATION is extended by Groundwork Derby and Derbyshire and bat expert Alan Wragg from the Derbyshire Bat Group to join them on Friday, June 15, at 9pm for an engaging session looking for bats by torchlight and with specialist detection equipment. The evening event is taking place at Coton Park Local Nature Reserve in Linton, near Swadlincote. Everyone is welcome to attend and there’s no need to book in advance. You are asked to wear suitable clothing, study footwear and waterproofs if necessary – and take a torch if you have one. The group will be meeting at 9pm at Coton Park Recreation Ground car park (Badger Hollows), Coton Park Road, Linton, DE12 6RD. The event will last until around 10.30pm.
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Counting cost of airline takeover THE FALL-OUT from the acquisition of British Midlands International (BMI) by International Airlines Group (the parent company for British Airways) continues to impact locally on employees, airline customers and the local travel business. There is also a question mark hanging over the longer term future for Donington Hall. While it is intended to integrate much of BMI mainline group into British Airways at Heathrow the future is very uncertain for the regional operation and for BMI Baby. Up to 1,200 redundancies are expected from the changes and many of these will be at Castle Donington and other regional locations. Some 470 staff are likely to go from the base at Donington Hall. While consultation continues to try to reduce the number of redundancies and to mitigate the losses, the impact is bound to be felt very severely by local families and individuals. Although there may be a possibility of alternative jobs within BA at Heathrow and a promise, longer term, of some engineering jobs in Glasgow, as with Bombardier recently the only real hope is with other local industry partners. Some staff are already seeking and finding other job opportunities, but for others who may not be as mobile these are worrying times, and securing a new job may result in a lower take home income. BMI has already announced the closure of all BMI Baby routes from September 10, with many ceasing earlier. Flights to Amsterdam, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Geneva, Newquay, Nice and Paris are finishing from June 10. Some customers are angry at having flights and holiday plans cancelled and are now awaiting refunds for flights
booked last year. Although Monarch Airlines has already confirmed it will be taking over some routes to Portugal and Spain from East Midlands Airport, many other routes are still in doubt. Monarch will fly to Malaga, Alicante, Palma and Faro from late summer. Flybe has also announced that it will expand its operation to Edinburgh and Glasgow to take up the routes being abandoned, and there is speculation that it may even adopt other routes. BMI has a long and proud local connection with aviation in this area. It began life in 1938 as Air Schools Limited when it specialised in RAF training. It then became Derby Aviation, operating passenger and cargo charters, and later Derby Airways before transforming into the familiar British Midland Airways in 1964. It is terribly sad that this local link and heritage will disappear in the pursuit of a globalised, consolidated aviation industry. The future of Donington Hall and the 1,100-acre estate is also in doubt with the likely closure of the BMI and Baby head offices. The Gothic style 18th Century house has served as home to the Gillies Shields family, a prisoner of war camp, and a centre for refugees from Eastern Europe. Speculation is rife as to the potential new use but a hotel or a footballer's dream home are the favourite betting options. – Frank Hughes
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● Some of the artists appearing at Astonbury are pictured. Back row (l-r): Nathan Powell, Olivia Downey, Katy Wilkinson, Steve Aynsley, Emily Hodgkin, Alison Hurt, Luke Fitchett plus members of Noise & Confusion and The Reason from the Yamaha School of Music.
Astonbury a storming success THE ANNUAL Aston Music Festival was re-named “Astonbury” for the 2012 extravaganza and it is the intention to keep this name for the future events. The talent that performed over the two days was phenomenal and really put all those TV reality shows to shame. Artists who performed in All Saints Church on the Friday evening included rag-time jazz pianist Joe Nutman, country rock band Raintown, young jazz pianist Annie Mooney, tenor Tony Luke, flautist Cathy Razzell together with her husband Tony, her pianist Helen Grimes and young Harley Upton also on flute. Outstanding classical pianist Ellie Sheehy-Smith together with church organist Evadne Robbins, rounded up with popular contemporary folk band Vanderverse Priority. The entertainment continued on Saturday night in the War Memorial Hall with the Rebel Rousers, the fantastic father and daughter team Rob and Evie Alliott, two terrific bands from the Yamaha School of Music – Noise and Confusion and The Reason – the lovely Alison Hurt accompanied on guitar by her friend Luke Fitchett, two fabulous teenagers Olivia Downey and Katy Wilkinson, Dan Quenby with his friend Patrick singing and playing guitars. The wonderful Grace and Emily Hodgkin (Emily also performed a duet earlier in the evening with the Rebel Rousers), Laura Danby with her brother Jake and friend Sam on guitars and the ever popular Flames, who closed the show. Every year, despite the increasingly high standard of showmanship by all concerned, someone always shines with their outstanding talent. Annie Mooney, who had entertained superbly in the church the night before, brought the house down with an exceptional performance to a standing ovation on the Saturday night. Most of the audience who were cheering her were the other artists themselves, recognising what a huge talent she is. Almost £1,000 was raised over the sell-out weekend for All Saints Church and the Well Dressing Group and thanks must go to Nathan Powell and Danny Lockhart for the sound and stage management, Matt Feeney and Jonathan and Kim Hodgkin for running the bar in the hall, and Ann Adams and Carol Bagnal for providing refreshments in the church. Elaine Upton as chief steward, plus Loral Aynsley, John Lawson, David and Jean Brown on the doors. The festival was organised by Steve Aynsley, ex-well dressing chairman and lead singer with the Rebel Rousers. An Astonbury CD, featuring most of the artists who performed over the weekend, will be released over the Well Dressing Festival on July 7/ 8. – Steve Aynsley
Angela strides out ANGELA Smithson of Melbourne took part in the MoonWalk London 2012, successfully walking a half marathon, striding out overnight in her decorated bra in order to raise money for vital breast cancer causes. She was joined by four other team members, sisters Lucy and Emily Herreras-Griffiths and mother and daughter, Lyn and Sian Brooks. Jointly they have raised over £2,000 in sponsorship. Angela would like to express her thanks to everyone who has sponsored her and her team mates.
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ON FRIDAY, May 18, 225 pupils at Melbourne Junior School took part with many other schools nationally and internationally, to attempt to beat a world record. The children performed a dance on the playground based on the sports included in the Olympic Games. The school will find out if it has contributed
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MELBOURNE man Curtis Lee Jones, known locally as Lee, donned Elvis's trademark white jump suit and brought a packed house down as he performed his tribute act to the 'King' at Melbourne Royal British Legion Royal Suite. Lee, who had only sung publicly for the first time last year, performed a vast selection of Elvis hits including favourites such as Suspicious Minds, Blue Suede Shoes, Burning Love and American Trilogy. Lee organised the event in aid of Cancer Research because both his parents, Brenda and Chris, have undergone treatment for cancer. Lee would like to thank everyone for their support in helping to raise a total in excess of ÂŁ600.
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'NATURE BOY' and 'Bird Watcher Extraordinaire' are just a couple of names by which Martin Roome is known by his many friends in Ticknall. He may well be called something else when he finishes his current project. Martin's plan is to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats ... the hard way. The hard way for Martin will be a route that takes in some of the specialist bird sanctuaries on his journey north that will enable him to indulge in another of his favourite pastimes, birding. He is hoping to spot in excess of 200 species in the planned two-week ride following his route from the Lizard; Dartmoor; the
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... but John’s having to do it on foot MELBOURNE resident, John Burney arrived at East Midlands Airport to a hero’s welcome after completing his gruelling 75-mile trek which he undertook to mark his 75th birthday and to raise money for the Derbyshire Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA). Members of the crew of the Air Ambulance formed a guard of honour at the finish line to cheer him home as he completed the last few yards of his epic journey. It took John from his home in Melbourne to Rutland Water and back to the DLRAA base at East Midlands Airport. John said: “I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has generously sponsored the walk and I would also like to thank my wife, Liz, whose help and support made it possible to complete this challenge.” Richard Oliver, Derbyshire Fund-raising Manager for the Air Ambulance, said: “John’s challenge has quite rightly caught people’s imagination and the support he has received has been incredible. The money he has raised will help keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives across Derbyshire.” John has smashed his fund-raising target of
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Big screen fun just the ticket for Melbourne IT WAS the first time since 1957 and the days of the Melbourne Empire situated in what is now Dove’s Garage that a major new film had been shown in the town. Some people in the capacity audience recalled being at the last showing there and wanted to be at the return of the big screen. In a bold move, the new management team at the soon to be renamed Melbourne Assembly Rooms, showed the very popular "Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" in big screen format. The popularity of the 'Melbourne Premiere' even surprised the organisers as the film sold out within three weeks of tickets going on sale; the reserve list had as many as 42 people on it, all eager to be a part of the Return of the Empire or the 'Empire Strikes Back' as it came to be known. Cinema-goers were not to be disappointed as the organisers even rolled out the red carpet – quite literally – for everyone arriving. Despite some teething problems with the sound quality and, at one time, a fuse blowing which led to the biggest cheer of the evening when power was restored, the organisers are confident that they have found a winning formula.
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Man who always did look on the bright side of life TOM COOPER 1944-2012 TOM COOPER of Weston – publican, businessman, farmer, parish councillor, strong character, sharp wit and friend of many – left a final wish that people who attended his funeral should leave with a smile on their face rather than a tear in the eye. He requested they be played out of church with the song "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" – the wry and catchy comment on life, living it and leaving it, from Monty Python. There were chuckles as ordered. But much sadness at the loss at just 68 of a man who made a memorable mark on the area. It was the biggest funeral at Weston's 12th century church for many years. The Reverend Michael Rogers, who conducted the service, estimated 400 people attended with scores standing and up to 200 outside the church. Two private fields opposite the church were opened up to cope with an expected 300 vehicles. Tom Cooper's most public achievement, with his wife Victoria, was the transformation of the imposing 17th century Weston Hall – bought by his father in 1942 as a working farm – into The Coopers Arms. It opened in 1991 as a quality establishment with attractive bars and restaurant facilities in the cellars which once grew rhubarb. Wedding and conference facilities were added on the first floor. To complete the transformation they turned an adjacent six-acre field into a fishing lake, which has matured into a wooded, wildlife-friendly habitat and a much appreciated fishing spot. The Cromwellian visionaries who finished building Weston Hall in 1628 never did get around to doing original planned extensions. Tom and Victoria completed the remake of his father's farm, plus lake, with speed, taste and purpose within three years. It was and is, as its adverts in Village Voice proclaimed, much more than just a country pub. In PEGGY DOREEN JACKSON 1925 - 2012 PEGGY was the oldest of 10 children and left school at the age of 14. She worked at the Castle Mills stocking factory in Melbourne until she was 18 when she joined the Land Army, and served until 1945. Always a very energetic woman, she was noted until very late in life for her vigorous walk. As one of her daughters said: "She always set off at a good pace." Peggy married Ewart Jackson – known universally as Galley – a local market gardener. During that time she stood at markets in Derby's Eagle Centre and at Allenton. Peggy worked on the land until her husband's death in 1982. She later worked as a Home Carer, until her retirement.
1997 it was awarded the best pub in the Midlands title, in 1998 runner-up as the best free house in the UK and in 2000 and 2003 the best free house in the UK. Kevin Beale, a lifelong friend and business associate, who gave the eulogy, spoke of his admiration for Tom Cooper's strength of character, achievements, humour – and the strength of his arm. A favourite sport of his was tug-o'war ... "because whatever happens you always end up at the pub". Tom served on Weston Parish Council for many years and was chairman for several years. He worked consistently for improvements in village amenities. He was a strong supporter for playing areas for children and personally helped provide for regular mowing of the village green and church grounds Mr Rogers in his homily recalled Tom’s early days. Born at Castle Donington, with his schooldays at Melbourne and boarding school at Rugby, his first job was on his father's pig farm at Donington. At 33, he joined Kevin Beale to start a potato and seed merchants business, C&B Growers, which became the biggest potato grower in the Midlands. In 2004 Tom and Victoria branched out again and acquired EJ Security, which installed hundreds of burglar alarms locally and further afield. Tom and Victoria’s son, James, took over the running of the Coopers Arms in 2009. Later their daughter, Amy, joined James, with responsibility for the wedding side of the business. "Tom was an inspiration," said Mr Rogers. "Sadly he contracted cancer in 2009, but fought bravely and didn’t harp on about it. "He always did 'look on the bright side of life'." Tom is also survived by his eldest son from a previous marriage, Ian, who was at the funeral with his wife, Jackie, and gave the reading, three grandchildren, Miranda, Vincent and Fay and his eldest daughter, Maria. – RF She had four children – Paul, Cheryl, Nicholas and Kay – and was much loved as "a grandma and great-grandma". She had the joy in recent years of attending the weddings of three of her grandchildren. Peggy was an early member of the Kings Newton Bowls Club, where she learned to be a good bowler, and made many new friends. She was also for several years an active helper with the Melbourne Activity Group, a group dedicated to helping local housebound residents. Peggy enjoyed a long life, always active, travelling to America to see her daughter, Cheryl, who died in 2006. Peggy left three children, 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. – KD
Friends to host Canadian choir THE FRIENDS of Melbourne Church are following up the hugely successful concert last summer with hosting another Canadian choir visit on July 12. This year's visitors to the church are the Guelph Chamber Choir. With a catholic repertoire, extending from classical masters through to Broadway hits and vocal jazz – as well as specially commissioned works – this concert promises to be a real feast
for local music lovers. The choir is on a tour of the country, visiting the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen, as well as concerts at the Buxton Festival and Coventry Cathedral. The concert in Melbourne will show off the talents of choir members, most of whom have had a formal musical education, with an engaging programme of classical pieces to arrangements of Afro-American spirituals and
Canadian folk songs. Tickets will be available at £5,(children £3) and the concert will start at 7pm Proceeds from the concert will go to the Friends, a registered charity dedicated to assisting in the upkeep and maintenance of the Norman building and its environment, and sponsoring and providing a venue for civic, musical and other events for the community as a whole.
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toll roads lead to melbourne PREPARATIONS are well under way for the finals of the National Twelve Bell Ringing Competition at Melbourne Parish Church on June 23. Over recent weeks teams from all over the country have been arriving in Melbourne for their allotted 90-minute practice on the Parish Church bells. The chief judge this year is Professor Ian Roulstone, of the University of Surrey. Professor Roulstone hails originally from Stanton by Bridge and learned to ring at local towers including Repton, Breedon and Melbourne. He and his assistant judges will be sequestered in the Honner Room within Church House throughout the day, having no contact with the competing bands. The team of judges will hear the bells through microphones placed in the belfry with the sound fed by cable into Church House. This will reduce interference from passing planes, motorbikes and ice cream vans almost to zero. This year's finals will be broadcast all over the world via the internet as the competition takes place.
Nine of the 10 teams which will take part in the finals were selected on March 24 when heats were held simultaneously at three churches in the Midlands. Teams from Bristol, Leeds and Exeter took gold, silver and bronze at Aston, while Birmingham, Cambridge and St Paul's Cathedral did likewise at Kidderminster. The first three bands
at Stourbridge were the Royal Society of Cumberland Youths, York and Oxford. Because the 'home' team representing Melbourne has qualified well in past years, a 'bye' was granted under the rules of the competition. The St Paul's Cathedral team is pictured during its recent practice.
From michael to mick ... COUNCILLOR Michael Stanton, of Ticknall, has come to the end of his year as chairman of South Derbyshire District Council and at a recent meeting he passed over the chain of office to fellow councillor Mick Bale. This will be the third time that Cllr Bale has performed the role of chairman, the previous occasions being in 2003/04 and more recently in 2007/08. Cllr Bale, the Hilton ward representative, is looking forward to his hat-trick year with the chain and will be supported by new vicechairman Cllr Ann Hood. He said: "It is an amazing privilege to have been given such a prestigious honour on three separate occasions. I intend to enjoy every second of the experience and visit all corners of the district. I don’t want to have a free day. Meeting the people and communities of South
Derbyshire – and celebrating the contributions they make to the area – is the thrill of the job.” Cllr Bale, whose consort is June, his wife of 52 years, is a farmer who has lived in Sutton on the Hill for 49 years, In his new role as chairman of the council he is focused on raising the profile and recognising the contribution of young people. One of Cllr Bale’s chosen charities is the British Heart Foundation, which has given him crucial support during 10 separate heart procedures. Funds will also be raised towards erecting a memorial to the women who served in the Land Army during World War II at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas. Pictured are (l-r) Frank Hood, Cllr Ann Hood (vice-chairman, SDDC), June Bale and Cllr Mick Bale (chairman, SDDC).
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Village Voice Postbag We’re not out to ‘hound out’ dog owners IN THE May Issue of The Village Voice it was reported under a headline ‘Got a dog? Prepare to be hounded out’ that the Parish Council proposed to consider banning dogs from the Recreation Ground, and that the council’s dog fouling patrol wants to punish a majority due to a small number of offenders. This report contains a number of inaccuracies which the council would like to rectify. In fact, the issue had been brought to the attention of a councillor who does not sit on the Dog Fouling Sub-committee by a member of one of the clubs which regularly use the Cockshut Lane facilities. The brief discussion which followed can be summarised as follows: ■ The primary function of the Recreation Ground is to provide sport and leisure facilities for local residents, and that the enjoyment of these activities should not be diminished by other people’s inconsiderate actions; ■ It is not acceptable that sports clubs using the facilities should have to clean the pitches of dog faeces before play can commence; ■ There is a risk of disease (humans, and children in particular, are susceptible to Toxocara canis which can result in blindness and is contracted from dog faeces); ■ No one wants to stop people taking their dogs to the Recreation Ground, but if the consequences are that the grounds cannot be used safely for their primary function, restrictions may inevitably have to be applied; and ■ Under the current rules, dogs should not be off-lead when on the Recreation Ground. The dog fouling sub-committee was not established to ‘hound’ responsible dog owners. It was in response to residents’ valid concerns regarding dog fouling. These are some of the most common complaints received by the council and they usually demand “What are you going to do about it?” The committee is working to highlight these issues and to change people’s inconsiderate misuse of the town’s amenities and thoroughfares. If people disagree with these aims, they are most welcome to attend the regular council meetings to voice their concerns. Thus far the majority opinion would seem to be to address the problem head on. Cllr David Carpenter on behalf of Melbourne Parish Council
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2nd XI through to next round of cup Continued from Back Page The following day, at home to West Hallam 2nds in the Harry Lund Cup, Melbourne amassed a decent 185-6 with Andy Stanley top scoring with 57 aided by 44 from James Heafield and 28 by Rathore. Melbourne managed to keep Hallam down to just 146 all out. Jason Lander led the attack well with 4-27 plus 3-25 from Chris Lancaster and 2-32 by Paul Scrimshaw to go through to the next round. The 2nd team ended the month with a superb home win against high-flying Dunstall 3rds. The visitors hit 203-8 with three wickets apiece for Rathore and Colin Wakefield. In Melbourne's reply, 76 from Grant plus 36 from Stanley saw them get a good start and an unbeaten stand of 57 by Colin Smithson (43) and Ben Newton (32), saw the 2nds home and into fifth place. MELBOURNE Town’s 3rd team in their first ever season are going from strength to strength and won their last two games of the month. They began May away to Clfton 3rds
and were bowled out for just 84 despite 25 from top scorer John Mayers. Clifton's reply stuttered against some superb bowling. Veteran John Hallifield's 3-16 plus two wickets apiece for Skipper Paul Scrimshaw and Ross Coxon took Melbourne close to victory, but Clifton sneaked home by just two wickets with three balls to go. The following week away to Wooton Sports 2nds, a good spell of 5-26 by vice-captain Kev Towell aided by 2-13 by Coxon and 2-33 by 14-year-old Ashley Ellwell saw the home side bowled out for just 145. Melbourne struggled in reply and were shot out for just 58. A week later away to Elvaston 4th team Melbourne secured their first ever win by 82 runs with Town hitting 159-9 batting first. A brilliant innings of 53 by Matt Brian supported by 28 from Colin Smithson and 22 by Vinny Hallifield were the main contributors. Elvaston were then bowled out for 77, Dan Marshall taking 4-24 and it was finished by Coxon who took 3-1 to secure the win.
The 3rd team ended the month with another great win against Washlands 2nds. Again batting first they hit 220-8. In-form Matt Brian once again top scored with 76 not out along with 32 from skipper Scrimshaw and 31 by Alan Buxton. It was Buxton who rounded off a good allround game by taking 3-10. A first senior wicket for the under 13s captain Sam Adcock saw Melbourne bowl Washlands out for 104. The three senior teams are making great strides already in 2012 and added to the under 13s who won their ., May proved to be a good month for Melbourne Town Cricket Club. The club would like to thank this month's sponsors who are so important to the running of the club with their financial support: Lomas Optician, Dove’s Garage, Scallywags Nursery, Austin Property Management, L M Blasting, the Bay Tree Restaurant and Wayne Spiers, Butcher.
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Melbourne Juniors go oh so close to cup glory MELBOURNE RFC Juniors arrived at the NottsLincs-Derbys U15s final after a tough qualification route in which they had beaten Kesteven, West Bridgford and Nottingham. Due to adverse weather conditions, the final had been postponed and rearranged at the home of arch rivals and opponents Derby. Melbourne had the wind with them in the first half and put lots of pressure on the Derby line. Unfortunately the Derby defence was good, passes were spilt, kicks missed and Melbourne achieved only a three-point lead. Derby then put pressure on Melbourne and scored a great try to make the score 7-3 at the interval. The second half was exciting with Melbourne playing well against the wind. Derby were very lucky not to have a player sent off when an off the ball shoulder charge on Sam James seemed to stop a certain try. A yellow card was the result and Melbourne took full advantage. Sam James dusted
himself down and scored a try in the corner with Ben Kirby following up with a great solo try. With the score at 15-7 to Melbourne, a cup win was in sight but the team seemed to lose concentration and conceded two soft tries. The game seemed to be beyond Melbourne when Derby scored from a nice backs move. However, showing real determination, Will Allman scored to make the final score 24-20. Although Melbourne lost, the team can look at the game and season with a great deal of satisfaction. Going to Derby's ground and against a good Derby pack, the Melbourne lads more than held their own, stood their ground and won enough ball to win the game against less well organised defences. In the backs, two good tries were scored and generally the defence was sound. Melbourne can now claim to be the second best team in the NLD and have their sights firmly set on being the best next season.
RuGby club awaRds niGht MELBOURNE Rugby Club held its end of season awards and presentation dinner at the Melbourne Assembly Rooms. Thanks were given for the support from club sponsors throughout the season: The Alma Inn, Bob Stowell Transport, Crockers, Fast Forward, The National Forest Spring Water Company, Metalloy, McGregors and NDT Services. Thanks also to the home games ball sponsors: Peter Ilott, Picture of Health, The Lamb Inn, Paul Macer Kite Consulting, SP Photographics, Bavi Star Events, The Melbourne Chip Shop, The Hardinge Arms, The Melbourne Arms and The White Swan. Pictured are club members having received their awards: Back row (l-r): Will Judge (1st team player of the year), Alec Judge (most improved player), Jacob Watts (players' player), Morris Hall (naughty boy), Ian Lucas (chairman's award), Roger Parkes (Robin Clayborn Memorial Award), Peter Upe (life member) and Dave Sutheran (vet-
eran of the year). Front row: George Cartwright (colt of the year), Dave Lowson (2nd team player of the year), Ash Stringer (leading try scorer), Mark Coyne (most promising player) and Dean Sylvester (retiring player). ■ The club AGM will take place on June 13 at The Melbourne Assembly Rooms (formerly the Bill Shone Leisure Centre, opposite the Lamb), starting at 8pm.
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● THE RECREATION in Aston 10K and Fun Run event held in May was a successful occasion with 105 runners in the 10k and 99 entrants for the two mile fun run. The weather was kind and everything went smoothly, helped by the 70-plus volunteer marshals located around the course. First home in the 10K run was Stephen Price with Kate McBlane taking top spot in the twomile event. The winners were presented with an engraved glass cube in addition to medals. The event was sponsored by East Midlands Airport and proceeds will be donated to the RIA Recreation Centre fund. Shelton Striders, in the striped vests, are well represented in this group of runners at the start of the 10K run with winner Stephen Price on the right (No.709).
Knockout teams wanted COLOURFUL posters have been put up around Melbourne reminding people to get together teams for this year's It's a Knockout competition at the Carnival. Some groups have already put their names forward for the contest, which is sponsored by the National Forest Spring Water Company and will take centre stage on July 14. It's a Knockout co-ordinator Chris Peat says: “We're looking for groups of friends and families, local clubs and organisations to pull a team together to take part in this fantastic community event. You could even get a group together from your street!" “The carnival is a fantastic community event for the Melbourne people and this is a great opportunity to get everyone together to have some fun. I've done It's a Knockout as part of a team building day at work and it's awesome," said Chris, adding: “There'll be all sorts of fun things: lots of water, foam and huge costumes to wear." For inquiries contact Chris at itsaknockoutmelbourne@hotmail.co.uk
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MELBOURNE Town Cricket Club has had a sensational start to the 2012 season for all of its teams. The first XI are leading the way with an unbeaten start and top their league by a massive 44 points. They began the month of May with a convincing six-wicket home win against Sawley 2nd X1. The visitors were put in to bat and, after tight spells from openers Briers and Towell, Mick Meakin took advantage with a superb spell of 5-51 aided by skipper Alex Slater, who took 3-53. Sawley were fired out for just 139. With 49 from Mark Rossi and 33 from Slater, Town hurried to victory with nine overs to spare in reply. The following week away to Clifton 2nds, Melbourne batted first and amassed 168 all out with Slater top scoring with 39 and Matt Briers getting 35. Clifton's reply was soon in disarray. A quite magnificant spell of 7-12 by Alex Slater helped by 3-8 from Shahid Qaisar saw the home side shot out for just 49, giving Melbourne a stunning 119-run victory. At home to Rolls-Royce 2nds, Melbourne's good run continued with the away side being shot out for 66 with Slater continuing his good form with 4-12, plus spells of 2-13 from Briers and 2-24 by Qaisar. Julian Humpidge hit 40 in reply as Melbourne eased to a 10-wicket success.
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The final game of the month was away to Allestree and Melbourne hit a season's high 281-7 with Mark Rossi smashing a superb 126 and 45 from both Russell Allaway and Phil Maddocks the other main contributors. In reply, Allestree slumped to 42-3. With Briers taking 3-51 aided by two wickets from Slater, Town had a chance of bowling them out, but Allestree settled for a draw and, despite a brilliant spell of 3-22 on his senior debut by 13-year-old Olly James, the home side finished on 168-9. MELBOURNE 2nds also had a solid month with Ken Grant's men in fifth place and through to the next round of the cup. They began with a comfortable seven-wicket victory away at Trentside 3rd X1, bowling the home side out for just 119 with Ben Newton doing the major damage taking 4-27. Joe Storrar hit 54 not out and skipper Grant added 33 in Melbourne's reply as they cruised home with 13 overs to spare. A week later, Town came up against a strong Alvaston & Boulton 3rd team and were bowled out for just 101. Despite 4-31 by Jason Lander the second team fell to a five-wicket defeat. Away to Etwall 2nds the following week the home side batted first and ammassed 189-9, Lander with 3-37 and 3-35 by Ranjit Rathore stemming the flow of runs, but Town struggled in reply stumbling to 125-6 with only Grant getting to grips with the Etwall attack with his knock of 48. Continued on Page 22
Melbourne & District
OH WHAT FUN WE HAD! THERE was an unprecedented show of support for the Queen during the celebrations of her Diamond Jubilee. With mixed weather some communities enjoyed events in the sun while others were less fortunate and rearranged events to cater for the cold and rain. The Village Voice had photographers at as many activities as they could and bring to you a reflection of how you celebrated Jubilee Weekend. Melbourne's celebrations centred in the main on Castle Square when the proceedings were kicked off by Lord Ralph Kerr unveiling the refurbished monument in the square. Celebrations then continued throughout the day with music of varying styles, children's games, dancing and the headline act The Boys Next Door. A truly magnificent firework dis-
play brought to a close the celebrations. Kings Newton had the benefit of sunshine to help make its celebrations a resounding success. Laurel and Hardy look-alikes led the parade to start the proceedings and the events in the gardens of Kings Newton Hall had a quintessential English feel to it all. A change of venue for the evening didn’t detract from the atmosphere or the enjoyment of the occasion and people partied late into the night. Breedon and Aston drew the short straw regarding the weather on Sunday with torrential rain forcing changes to their planned outdoor events, but not deterred by the rain, they continued with their celebrations, but indoors. Both villages benefited from the fine weather on the Monday when beacons were lit as darkness fell.
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IN MELBOURNE: Jubilee Committee members Michael Sefton and Kate Dumelow distribute Jubilee Mugs (above left) with (above and below) townsfolk enjoying the celebrations in Castle Square.
IN ELVASTON: The Rolls-Royce Band pe of the parish community celebration.
IN ASTON: Celebrations were moved indoors for the Sunday( above) but children and parents enjoyed fine weather for their party at Aston Primary School earlier in the week (right).
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IN KING’S NEWTON: Compere Jem Frazer (above) with children at Kings Newton House; ( right) Do you recognise the face under the hair? He's normally taking the pictures; (below) The Kings Newton parade assembled at the Scout and Guide HQ.
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IN WESTON: An evening Kings and Queens event took place at Weston School hall to avoid any weather problems.
IN SMISBY: Activities were transferred indoors but people still had fun.
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IN BREEDON (above): The street parade suffered from torrential rain but still came up smiling; (left) The National Beacon is lit.
IN STANTON BY BRIDGE (above): Revellers held their celebrations in the Village Hall.
IN TICKNALL (below): Children dressed up for the family garden party at the village hall.
IN INGLEBY (right): Mine Host John Thompson raises a glass for a royal toast.
IN BARROW (below): Trestle tables down the street and bunting set the scene for the start of the celebrations.
IN FINDERN: Everyone having fun and waving their flags in the village hall.
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IN STAUNTON HAROLD (above): Children from the parish wave for the camera during their celebrations at the Ferrers Centre.