Issue 66 Dec 2020

ISSUE 66

Dec 2020 Est. 2003

Community

The Community Magazine for

KIVETON PARK & WALES

matters

A Community in Action

Including the Wales Parish Council Newsletter

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Whats inside pages 4-7 KPWCDT - Working for YOU

The Magazine for the Community by the Community

page 9 A Reflection on 2020

We’re BACK !

Unfortunately with lock down and furlough we were unable to produce our usual June and September editions but now we are back bringing you the best free community magazine in Rotherham.

page 10 Saxon golf society Waleswood Cricket pages 11-16 Parish Council Newsletter

Who could have imagined this time last year what was waiting for us around the corner. If someone had said there will be a time when schools will close for months and people would be paid to stay at home we would have laughed in their face.

page 17 Covid Task Force Community Woodland page 18 Friendly Bench

But that was the unprecedented reality, with shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants all being closed down, along with not being able to meet with loved ones, washing our hands into submission and of course the wearing of face masks.

But, if nothing else, events this year has certainly brought the community together with people looking out for and helping the elderly that had to isolate and also looking for new ways of trying to continue with annual events such as trick or treating replaced this year with the pumpkin trail.

page19 Library re-furb page 20 Wales Child Care pages 21 Up the Kivo page 22 What will Christmas look like this year Mothers Union

Unfortunately the village bonfire had to be cancelled so too the annual Christmas light switch on event. But the lights WILL still be on as usual lighting up the back end of a very dim year.

Never more so will the greeting and hope for a happy new year be more relevant than this year.

Bearing in mind whatever restrictions may or may not be in place we hope you have an enjoyable Christmas and please continue to show that community spirit by looking out for the elderly, vulnerable and lonely in our community.

STAY SAFE !

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Matters For all advertising and editorial enquires Please call (01909) 773348 or e-mail kevin@kivetoncreative.co.uk The Old Colliery Offices, Colliery Rd, Kiveton Park Sheffield. S26 6LR

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don’t forget all of our lovely small independent businesses and organisations that have worked so hard to supply their goods and services during this past year, when choices were limited.

Some of whom even brought it to your door. They are still here, still working & still supplying.

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The Old Colliery Offices, Colliery Rd

Working Colliery any the Old p m ool o C l a o ark C the first sch P e n m to ti e a iv r K fo 9 by the mining was also Built in 186 building. It eded so the e d n te s s a li w a l o w o no rger sch tion Rd, Offices are y 1872, a la ere, on Sta b t th u ll b ti , s e is g h la in 1994 hic in the vil f the colliery w school, w o e n re a u s t il lo u c b e , which company tre. Since th old building l n u e c rf e th d u n o o y w hout is formerly the eard throug takers of th h re e a b c n n a e c e t b ve tower tha red the trust ha rking clock finally secu o t s w u a tr s e a h h T ll today sti the hour. ommunity. en it strikes h w e g la 13 for the c il 0 v 2 in the g in d of the buil ownership The Old school bell from the Colliery Offices is currently in the safe keeping of Wales High School and is still rung on special occasions. rsary the 100 yr annive e at or em m m co ust In 2018 to Development Tr e Th 1 W W of of the ending the History association with in g in nd fu d re front of secu memorial on the ar w e th e or st re Society to ffices. the Old Colliery O

We organize and run a weekly Thursday morning Walking group from the Old Colliery Offices, in conjunction with The Kiveton Park Medical Practice, making use of the wonderful Kiveton Community Woodland. Anyone can join this group and it meets at the Old Colliery Offices from 10.00, walk starts at 10.30. The current Govt restrictions exempts community support groups of which this is one, as it is a formally organized support group that is essential to provide mutual aid We are a Social Prescribing Hub

We have now been a Social Prescribing hub since 2015. Social prescribing is a service which is about helping people with Longterm conditions to access non-medical sources of support within the community. It has been shown to reduce people’s feelings of social isolation, helps them to make friends and to enjoy a range of activities, which in turn has a positive effect on how they feel.

Prior to Covid we ran as part of this programme, a Lunch and Games group which ran on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Activities included various board games, dominos, cards and quizzes and our aim is to start them back up again once it is safe to do so.

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Kiveton Park & Wales Community D in 1997 to work for the social, cultu of the, then mining community of K that time the Trust have secured fu initiatives and most recently fundin to build the Kiveton Community Sp

As part of the ROTHERHAM HERO working with the Food Charity FARS to the elderly and vulnerable in our to the end of October we have dist

The Old Colliery Offices is also a business centre and the home to a number of small and start up businesses.

Too many distractions at home, out grown the spare bedroom and looking to take your business onto the next level ? We may be just what you are looking for, give us a call.

The Development Trust would w volunteering with us. Come and join of our wonderful old building and the For more information about any of our activities or services just give us a call

(01909) 773348

or email: trustees@kpwcdt.co.uk

munity Development Trust

d, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 6LR

for YOU

Did you know the Developm ent Trust is a with the oldest volunteer led volunteer a sp organisation, rightly 94 wh of Rotherham o was awarde Volunteer of th d the accolad e year and an in 2010 when e invitation to m he was a muc eet the Queen h younger 84 .

Development Trust was formed ural and economic regeneration Kiveton Park and Wales. Since unding to support various ng of over half a million pounds ports Park.

The Millers

We are currently working with Rotherham United F.C Community foundation and South Yorkshire Police to deliver a football based anti social behaviour initiative. This takes place on Friday afternoons 4-6pm ( when not in lock down) all welcome and it’s FREE.

Sheffield United F.C

OES initiative we are currently SHARE to supply food parcels r community. Since March up tributed close to 800 parcels.

We have recently held a number of meetings with Sheffield United F.C Community foundation with a view to working in collaboration to deliver activities here at the Colliery offices in January one of which would be an outdoor urban gym. We will be posting further details of an open morning and taster session as soon as lock down is lifted.

Kiveton Community Sports Park (3g pitches) Available online at www.issuu.com/communitymatters/docs

Did you know The Community Matters, the best FREE community magazine in Rotherham which also contains the Parish Council newsletter will next year be entering its 19th year. We deliver 3,600 copies to homes and businesses throughout the community

welcome any enquires about us and help to shape the future e Trust itself.

Find out more about us and what we do Visit our website

www.kpwcdt.co.uk

Were built in 2015 with funding from Power to Change, Sport England and a generous contribution by Harsco Ltd. Since its opening the pitches have registered an estimated 75,000 single uses.

It is home to the winter training of several local clubs non more so than Kiveton Park F.C who have a number of teams training here. There is also a weekly five a-side Power league, as well as a number of regular casual groups and a walking football group. The pitches are used by local schools and has also been the venue of the South Rotherham schools cup final.

During term time the pitches are FREE to use for school children between 3.30 and 4.30pm

Follow us on Social Media Facebook Kiveton Park and Wales CDT & Community Sports Park Twitter...@KivetonWalesCDT

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What does it do?

Anything it can for the benefit of our community but just a few examples: This newsletter going out to all for free Lunch clubs for the elderly Food parcels for the isolated during lockdown Organising events such as "The Pitnic" Office space for local businesses Sports Park Kivo-ebiz selling goods on your behalf

Who does it ?

The Trust is managed by a group of volunteer Trustees. It also has a small group of staff and many more volunteers who help every day with various projects.

How long has it been around and will it continue ?

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e Trust set up 22 years ago when the colliery clos ed and most of the current Trustees have been with it th at long.

Some are ready for retirement an d it needs new peop le with fresh eyes for it to continue.

If you are pass ionate about yo ur community and think these things ar e worth continuing then please get in touch - WE NEE D YOU!!!

KIVO-EBIZ - THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN KIVETON Kivo-ebiz set up 15 years ago as one of the first charity selling agents on Ebay.

We don't own the goods we sell but we sell things on your behalf and take 20% of the sale price for the Trust charity to support other Community Projects.

In its early days it received £15,000 from Dragon's Den and won the UK Market Towns Best Enterprise Award. It now sells over £1,000 worth of goods every week - everything from caravans to handbags!

We never advertise it as we get swapped with goods to sell just by word of mouth.

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Some of our larger sales

The Walking Group Every Thursday from the Old Colliery offices 10.30am ALL Welcome

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This is amazing, the peolle are great and we really appreciate what the Old colliery is doing for the community Kim is a star.

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The Walking group is great for me as I have had to isolate and being with people to chat and laugh has lifted my spirits.

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The W a send fo lking group is a g r od no fam me as a w id ily, It h as bee ow and meet g n good ood fr to iends.

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mmunity Development Trust for YOU Meet some of our volunteers and hear what they have to say about being a volunteer here at the Trust: TOMMY & ELAINE Tommy & Elaine have volunteered since the beginning of the national lock down back in March, they kindly pick up several food parcels every week and deliver them in the community. Tommy says: ‘We contacted the CDT to refer a neighbour who couldn’t get out for their shopping which lead us to coming each week for more people. We were fed up with being in the house and wanted to give back to the community, the more people out delivering is less work for others.”

Tommy and Elaine have now developed new friendships through their volunteering roles and found out more about their neighbours.

MATT, JO & CAROL Matt joined up after seeing a facebook post and decided to contact the CDT directly. Matt says, “I didn’t like to think that there were people being isolated and not being able to go to the shop for their groceries.”

Carol “I am widowed and happy I am able to help the community this way” Jo “We have developed relationships with the people we take to now and it has led us to help them more by picking up prescriptions etc.

One resident has family working hard for the NHS and the others don’t live nearby.”

MEET MADGE Madge moved here 1 year ago she says, “I wanted to get back to an area I knew. The year before I moved had been fairly traumatic for me with a separation, selling a house, having to sell a double garage full of items, house hunting, an operation and a removal date deferred 3 times from June to September. By this time, I was acutely depressed and did not know a soul.

Earlier this year I had to admit to the GP how I was feeling so I was referred to Kim the social prescribing officer at the Old Colliery Offices who called me and encouraged me into volunteering.

I now help pack bags of groceries ready for delivery and have also helped to serve meals prior to lockdown. Everyone there is extremely friendly and encouraging, then came lockdown and it has affected me again because I still only know the people at the Trust. The Trust has been a sanity saver for me. Hopefully, I can bring myself to go more often. They certainly make everyone feel welcome.

A Typical Food Parcel Thursday

Its arrived, time to off load

Staff and Volunteers making up food parcels

Some of the many parcels ready for delivery

Two of our volunteers out delivering

Gwyneth receiving her door step delivery

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A Reflection on 2020 As we start to think about bringing 2020 to a close, it is worth reflecting on what has been the most challenging of years for so many. The Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult on many levels. Financially, as people have lost their jobs, seen their hours reduce or their businesses struggle. This year has been the loneliest and most stressful which has sadly meant that for many mental health and wellbeing has suffered and as we move into 2021, this should not be ignored. I fear the after effects on our mental health will take much longer to recover than a return to normality itself. Alas, we should remember those who we have sadly lost to the virus from our communities and beyond.

However, whilst 2020 has been a year to forget we all live in hope that 2021 will be better and therefore we must hold onto a few positives that have come from this. 2020 has brought us closer together, not physically but in our common purpose. This year has made us all more active in our community - by supporting our neighbours, donating to a food bank or by simply standing on our doorsteps clapping our NHS and Key Workers. I have represented our area for nearly 10 years and this year has shown how alive and well our community and civic spirit is and I have never felt as honoured to represent the many truly incredible people who live here.

We do not know what the future will bring. However, we can be sure to stick together, support one another, and look out for the vulnerable and needy. That is what community is all about and we have it in abundance.

I wish you a very happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year.

Dominic Cllr. Dominic Beck Dominic.beck@rotherham.gov.uk or 07881268115

Too many distractions working from home ?

Out grown the spare bedroom and looking to take your business onto the next level ?

But ideally want to stay local and not have to commute ?

If so then we might have just what you are looking for.

Office space to let at the Old Colliery Offices in Kiveton Park.

Rental includes Water & Electricity, Heating Ample car parking and CCTV, accessible 24/7.

For further details please call (01909) 773348 The Old Colliery Offices, Colliery Rd, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 6LR 9

The Saxon Golf Society 2020 season At the beginning of March the first day out at Wike G C near Leeds took place, which was the fun team building competition. We all sat together afterwards in the bar and discussed the next day out at Thornhurst Manor scheduled for April; how wrong we were.

The magnitude of what was about to pervade all walks of life came soon when 8 members of the Golf Society took their long since booked 5 day tour to Spain. We arrived back home on Friday 13th (a potentially ominous date), but the following day flights leaving the UK for Spain were being turned around half way on their journey!

Well golf has not been its usual format since March, and all UK golf clubs shut down for 2 months (reopening mid May but with various restrictions-limited numbers and no “getting together” before or after the round).

Our Ryder Cup event at Trent Lock resulted once again in a comfortable win for the Young uns team; must be that the Oldies are getting a bit creaky, and even the old stalwart Ted Morley at 76 has lost a bit of form!

Captain’s day was held at Retford G C during their centenary year, but unfortunately this year’s Captain Russ King was unable to participate. We all wish him well and that he can soon resume swinging with the Saxon next year.

The fund raising charity day event in August was held once again at Rother Valley G C, and a big thank you as always to the Manager Richard for the 4 ball voucher, and to the Pro Jason who donated a 2 hour lesson voucher for us to auction off to raise more charity funds.

The winner of the Glen Ramsden Memorial Trophy was Darren Clarke, who also featured in winning the Mick Martin Shield alongside Bryan Hallam and Andrew Walker Looking forward to 2021 its our intention to make bookings for a full itinerary to take place from March to December. Its also hoped that our monthly meetings in the Saxon can also be resumed.

In our 21st year of fundraising for good causes, it has proven difficult to keep momentum, so if there are any companies out there in our region that would like to help with either donations

or gifts to auction off then please call Paul Joynes on 07990 616545 who would be really pleased to accept any contributions on behalf of the society.

Finally, thank you also to Retford and Hillsborough G C for their kind donations of a 4 ball voucher to auction off for charity fundraising.

See you in 2021 for happier and better times.

Waleswood Sports Cricket Club Covid-19 has had a major impact on the lives of communities and cricket pales into insignificance especially for those who have lost loved ones as happened to a member of our club.

Being a registered charity we are grateful for the help we have received from our sponsors and volunteers to enable the club to get through this year.

We have maintained the ground and communal area giving people a place to exercise and walk their pets in safety and we appreciate the positive comments from many people who have taken advantage of this.

Our fantastic group of volunteers took the opportunity to revamp the pavilion and facilities which resulted in many favourable comments from visiting teams once cricket commenced.

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Cricket commenced in mid-July in a covid-19 safe environment and our thanks go out to all member, visitors and supporters who followed all the guidelines.

The 1st team finished mid table and the 2nd team won their division with only one defeat to reach a play-off final against Misterton CC which unfortunately they lost but they were a credit to the club.

All Sunday league Cricket was cancelled.

We held the Annual Alex Beck Memorial Charity Game against Todwick which raised substantial funds for the RAF benevolent fund and Safe at Last Charities. Thanks to all who made the day a success and congratulations to Todwick who took the spoils in a game that was played in a great spirit?

Cricket Field Lane, Wales Bar, Sheffield.

We also gave access to a junior U11 football club to use our facilities for a summer training programme as their facilities were unavailable.

Unfortunately we were targeted by criminals in October but with our new security system update the police were on quickly on site resulting in only a small amount of damage and no loss of property.

Let’s hope some normality can return in 2021 but in the meantime Waleswood SCC hopes everyone can stay safe and well and enjoy as best you can this Christmas.

Anyone wanting more information about our club please contact:Gen Sec Mrs S Long on 01909 567365 Captains: D Spotwood 07557802836 G Lomas 07419295953

www.waleswoodscc.sportsclubwebsite.com

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NEWSLETTER

Winter Issue - Dec 2020

Cllr Mike Brabbs

Chairman’s Note

To paraphrase a philosopher: Covid 19, Humanity 4 “Are we nearly there yet?” What parent hasn’t heard those words when taking their children out for the day? My response was usually along the lines of “the first to see the sea buys the ice creams”.

That brought silence for a while but no we are not there yet.

As far as coronavirus is concerned – are we nearly there yet? The answer lies in our hands. Do we ignore the facts – it hasn’t gone away; we will be with it for a long time yet. I have had my “endangered species” notification from the NHS and backup information from the Rotherham Medical Commissioning Group. I will abide by the advice and stay alive. All the contact details are there for me.

My parents lived in an age when the shout was “don’t forget your tin hat and gas mask”.

Now it’s, “don’t forget your facemask”. Then it was Lend a Hand on the Land or Make do and Mend. I suggest that now it should be Lend a Hand to Your Neighbour or Make Do and Stop Moaning – at least it’s not 2,000 lb bombs raining down from Junker 88s.

Use your own “nous” and decide what is rubbish and what is sense to stay alive. A walk to Wales Square and back twice a day, facemask at the ready, avoiding cyclists on the pavement, is sufficient for me. Fresh air and a little exercise, and an input of Vitamin D is OK. P.S. After almost 50 years of almost married bliss can anyone explain why husbands have excuses and wives have reasons?

Wales Parish Council

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SUMMER OF LOCKDOWN We’ll remember this summer as the summer of lockdown, when we were incarcerated in our homes by government decree.

It will also be remembered as another year of enjoying the spectacular displays in the hanging baskets lining the main roads through the village courtesy of Hobsons’ Nurseries at Swallownest. With characteristic modesty, Doug Hobson put the colourful displays down to the warm, clement weather that began in spring and stretched into summer and that suited the temperament of the plants to a tee. Hmm…maybe so, but we also know that the Hobsons

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careful selection of plants will have been equally influential in achieving the desired outcome.

Our thanks to them.

Some residents have complimented us on the five new planters located on highway verges from School Road to the Hard Lane junction but thought there are not enough of them and they are too far apart. We agree and have recently purchased another five and will be locating them in suitable positions that have the approval of

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Rotherham Council in its capacity as the local highway authority for the borough. The planters will be maintained summer and winter by Hobsons’ Nurseries.

We shall be seeking sponsorship from local companies to cover maintenance costs, and if you are interested in sponsoring one, please contact the clerk, Richard Waller, on 01909 515784 or by email at office@wales-pc.org.uk .

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DAILY HARVEST Many of you have remarked on how well maintained the recreation ground is these days, and it is true that our staff take pride in their work and aim to keep it that way. Their efforts however are constantly undermined by a significant minority of youths who congregate on the ground in the evenings and into the early hours of the morning systematically seeking to vandalise and destroy anything they find: gates, equipment, litter bins and benches.

This is not something that is unique to Kiveton and Wales but a national problem. At its root is a culture of drugs – dealing and taking – which blights the lives of residents who must suffer it and the perpetrators themselves, although it is doubtful that they are self-aware enough to appreciate the slippery slope they are on.

Last month our staff regularly “harvested” a large quantity of spent drug canisters that a gang of youths had discarded during a night of drug taking, anti-social behaviour and vandalism.

We passed the details onto the police with a request that they act. It is a daily occurrence to find quantities of drug “wraps”, “hippy crack” canisters and the occasional needle that a drug addict has used “to shoot up” on the recreation ground Wales Parish Council

and vicinity. To be fair to the police, they can only be at their most effective if the community proactively supports them by being their eyes and ears.

We understand that people are reluctant through fear of reprisals, but there is a way in which you can report crime completely anonymously: ring 101 and ask to be treated as anonymous, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 (click the button requesting anonymity) or complete their online form at 01909 515784

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ give-information and they will do the rest.

Alternatively, call the clerk, Richard Waller, on 01909 515784 and he will report the details to the police for you.

To quote Sir Edmund Burke, the famous 18th century Parliamentarian, “Evil prevails when good men [and women] fail to act”. This is just as relevant and true today. office@wales-pc.org.uk

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QUITE A YEAR This has been a year of disruption and cancelled events.

The annual bonfire and Christmas lights switch-on events were cancelled and our show to commemorate seventy-five

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years since the end of the war in Europe could not go ahead due to the national lockdown. All in all, it’s been quite a year. But we’re a “glass half full” council and are already making plans for next year’s community bonfire and Christmas lights events as

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well as making plans for a show on the lines of the VE Day 75 show. Meanwhile, we hope you enjoy some of the pictures from past events. We wish you all the best for Xmas and a happy and prosperous new year.

office@wales-pc.org.uk

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Over the last few months Covid-19 has seen major disruptions to our way of live and Remembrance Sunday was no exception. The traditional parade from the St John’s Room to St John the Baptist church could not go ahead due to government restrictions and the service took place at the memorial in The Square.

There was never any question of the service not going ahead – it is too important a commemoration for that and not even Hitler, never mind Covid-19, could stand in the way of remembrance – but it was a low-key affair compared to past years. Streaming the service live on Facebook, the Reverend Gary Schofield conducted proceedings in front of the memorial and was assisted with readings by Martin Crowther and Cllr Dominic Beck of Rotherham

IF YOU’VE GOT A PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP The Covid-19 pandemic has touched us all in one way or another, but it’s also shown our community at its best with everyone looking out for each other and support available from both public and private sectors. We councillors are part of the support network and would encourage anyone who requires assistance to contact one of us or the clerk and we shall do our best to help. Our contact details are in this issue. You can contact the clerk on 01909 515784,

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Council.

The chairman of the council, Cllr Mike Brabbs, read the names of the Fallen and Christine Fuller of the Royal British Legion read the Exhortation as Tom Staniforth could not attend.

We hope to see him next year. The playing of the Last Post by Paddy Bass completed the service.

The memorial and granite setts surrounding it were made pristine by Retford Memorials and our attendants painted the ironwork and made sure the area was clean and tidy before the service. M B Gardenworks looks after the flower beds for us to the usual high standard.

You may have heard on radio or television that the British Legion

by email at office@wales-pc.org. uk or simply call into the office in the council building at the top of the recreation ground car park.

If you need help or support, the Rotherham Heroes Volunteer Programme is there for you. Run

by Rotherham Council, Voluntary Action Rotherham and other partners under the umbrella of the Rotherham Community Hub, all you have to do is phone 01709 807319 or visit the Covid-19 page of Rotherham Council’s website and complete the form. Helping includes: doing your essential shopping, being a friendly voice on the phone if you are feeling lonely or isolated, collecting your

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was unable to sell poppies door-to-door this year and consequently has suffered a large drop in income. The money raised from poppy sales is vital to help serving and ex-service personnel, so if you can spare a pound or two, please consider donating. Just log on to the British Legion website, https:// www.britishlegion.org.uk/getinvolved/ways-to-give/donate? and follow the instructions. prescription, walking your dog, providing advice and putting you in touch with people who can help, and delivering emergency food parcels where you qualify for one.

The Kiveton and Wales Community Help Group is also very active supporting and helping those who need it. You can contact the group on their Facebook page.

Don’t hesitate to contact us or the other support services – everything is treated as private and confidential.

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Wales Parish Council Wales Road, Kiveton Park Sheffield, S26 6RA Tel:(01909) 515784 email: office@wales-pc.org.uk

Cllr John M Brabbs (Chairman) 72 School Road, Wales, Sheffield, S26 5QJ. Tel: 01909 771113 Wales Ward

Cllr Wendy Fowkes (Vice-Chairperson) 7 Limetree Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5NY. Tel: 01909 772992 Wales Ward

Cllr Gillian M Shaw 32 Walesmoor Ave, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5RG. Tel: 01909 771317 Wales Ward

Cllr Peter H Blanksby 8 Littlemoor Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5NZ. Tel: 01909 772627 Wales Ward

Cllr Vivian Marshall 70,School Road Wales, Sheffield, S26 5QJ Tel: 01909 7736067 Kiveton Park Ward

Cllr Carolynn Ogden 17, Chapel Way Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 6QT. Tel: 07766 411110 Kiveton Park Ward

Cllr Christine Carswell 17 Chestnut Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5LN. Tel: 01909 515607 Wales Ward

Cllr David Carswell 17 Chestnut Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5LN. Tel: 01909 515607 Wales Ward

Cllr Ronald Grayson 4, Wales Road, Kiveton Park Sheffield, S26 6RD. Tel: 07725 685192 Kiveton Park Ward

Cllr Paul N Martin 92 South Terrace Wales Bar Sheffield, S26 5QL. Tel: 01909 774199 Kiveton Park Ward

Cllr Ronald Law 2 Forge Road, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5RS. Tel:07928 396 259.

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Cllr Helen Greer -Waring 6 Mcloughlin Way, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 6QJ. Tel: 01909 302928 Kiveton Park Ward

Kiveton & Wales Covid Task Force Despite the fact this year has been so challenging for everyone, we’ve been blessed here in Kiveton and Wales to have some wonderfully committed people who’ve worked so hard to help others during the Covid lock downs.

Because of the suddeness of the initial lock down, people rushed to help with little time to plan, so as we entered tighter lock down restrictions for the second time, we sought as a community to more closely co-ordinate the help we

could provide to anyone suffering as a consequence of lock down.

Wales Parish Council approved a plan that brought together, Community volunteers, Kiveton Primary Care Centre, the Borough Council, Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust, Kiveton & Wales Village Hall, Wales Parish Church, Traditional’s & other local businesses and Wales Parish Councillors.

As a Covid Task Force we’ve been

Woodland Well-being walk

By Hannah Darcel

On October 8th a lovely, socially distanced, guided walk took place on Kiveton Community woodland for Kindness in the Community week.

Eleven participants joined the walk, in three separate groups, and enjoyed regular stops to notice the wildlife, learn about edible plants and chat about the management and heritage of the site.

There are loads of benefits to spending time in nature like reducing stress levels, feeling happier and improving concentration to name a few. So why not go out on your own sensory walk around the woodland? Turn off your mobile, take a few deep breaths, slow down your pace and take in your surroundings using all your senses.

privileged to be able to provide dozens of food parcels, a socially distanced Halloween event (to keep everyone safe), put together outdoor events to support good mental health, and are focusing on young people’s mental health (including trying to still make Christmas fun) If we can be of any assistance or support at all please contact me.

Cllr Paul Martin Chair of Kiveton & Wales Covid Task Force You may have noticed the red and white markers dotted around the woodland, well now you can easily download the orienteering map by scanning the QR code on the main notice boards. Take a pen and paper to note down all the marker letters as you go. You could even make it more of a challenge and time yourself. We would love to know how fast you can do the whole course so why not share your time on our Facebook page. @ Southyorkshirecommunitywoodlands Family Festive Trail Get the kids, get wrapped up warm and head over to the woodland to see if you can find all six fun fact sheets about winter. There is something for everyone with photos for the little ones to find and talk about, questions for the kids and some interesting facts for the grown ups. You will learn about snowflakes, pine cones, hibernating animals and migrating birds. You can also scan the QR code on the main notice boards to find their exact locations.

Join in, feel good!

Volunteering All volunteering activity has been postponed until government lock down restrictions are lifted again.

We have missed our Green Gym volunteers and can’t wait to see them all again soon.

If you have any queries about Kiveton Community Woodland, volunteering or any of the activities mentioned in this article please contact The Conservation Volunteers at southyorkshire@tcv.org.uk, or call 01302 388832

Orienteering Challenge The walk was all about being kind Orienteering is an exciting outdoor to yourself, taking a bit of time out adventure activity suitable for all ages to unwind and connect with nature and fitness levels. It is a great way to by using all of your senses. Walkers exercise the mind and body. watched kestrels hovering in the sky, The aim is to navigate between stood still to listen to bird song, felt a checkpoints marked on a special sense of calmness when they entered orienteering map. There is no set the woods and smelled the scent of route so the skill and fun come from pine needles crushed between their trying to find the best way to go. fingers.

The Conservation Volunteers manages Kiveton Community Woodland on behalf of the Land Trust.

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On Friday 14th August The Kiveton Park & Wales Friendly Bench was officially opened in glorious sunshine by Alexander Stafford MP, accompanied by Councillor Dominic Beck, Assistant Head Teacher and Mental Health Advocate (Wales High School), Charlotte Cooper and of course, Alana Habergham-Rice of Alana’s Caring Cakes.

With a small number of invited guests and the event streamed live on Facebook, Alana who officiated the ceremony, thanked everyone for bringing The Friendly Bench to Kiveton and explained how The Friendly Bench would be a welcoming space for all of the community to get involved with and enjoy.

Wales ward Councillor, Dominic Beck, thanked everyone involved, followed by Wales High Schools Mental Health Ambassador Milly Ross who explained how they

The Friendly Bench were all very excited to have The Friendly Bench in their community and how they believed it would “help mentees and the mental health ambassadors as they would be able to talk about their concerns and issues outside of the school environment, which would make it easier for all”.

Finally, before cutting the ribbon to officially open the bench the MP for Rother Valley, Alexander Stafford, thanked everyone involved and expressed how “amazing” The Friendly Bench was, that we all need community and how The Friendly Bench will get people “back to being a community together.

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Home Instead in Rotherham & district is part of a national organisation rapidly building a reputation as one of the UK’s leading care companies allowing older people to continue living in their own homes.

Exciting work under way at the library Exciting refurbishment works are underway at Kiveton Park Library and Neighbourhood Hub. These works are part of Labour’s library plan putting extra investment into every library across Rotherham.

The investment at Kiveton Park Library will include A refreshed and redecorated library space for the community to enjoy and be proud of, including new shelving and carpets.

New catering kitchen to deliver courses and demonstrations, such as food hygiene courses and demonstrations.

Public toilet facilities (with disabled access) The youth club is moving into the Library

A new, flexible meeting room facility.

Labour’s Cllr Dominic Beck, local councillor for Wales Ward, has welcomed this exciting work at the library and said:

A new “1:1” office for services to carry out appointments with members of the public.

“It’s great that our local library in Kiveton will be undergoing these exciting refurbishment works.

Brand new Reception facilities relocated within the Library to allow for better use of the space.

“Our libraries are such important community spaces and we recognise that with this extra funding in Rotherham’s libraries.

Borough Councillors Dominic Beck, Jennifer Whysall & Gordon Watson

“These improvements are thanks to our extra Labour investment in all of our libraries across the borough.”

The improvement works at Kiveton Park Library come from the libraries strategy approved by Labour councillors earlier this year. This is a £7 million investment package in all 15 libraries across the borough. Under these plans, investment will be made in all of Rotherham’s libraries helping to fund refurbishment, new equipment and other exciting works.

KIVETON PARK & WALES VILLAGE HALL We would like to thank you all for your continued support during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This year has been and continues to be challenging for us all.

On behalf of the Kiveton Park & Wales Village Hall and The Lamp & Pony, we would like to wish you all a very safe Christmas and a healthy New Year!

We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Take care, stay safe Trustees, Staff and Volunteers

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Wales Childcare Partnership Located in the grounds of Wales Primary School

What a challenging time this year has been so far for everyone, along with many changes that we have all had to adapt to. But first and foremost, it goes without saying, that the safety of all children and of our staff has been and continues to be our top priority. As a nursery we are continuing to keep up to date with government guidance and take all necessary steps to keep all children, parents and staff members safe at all times.

For all children within the setting, the day in nursery/playgroup has continued to remain as ‘normal’ as possible……

Halloween & Bonfire night activities have been in full swing! From spiders to pumpkins, witches to ghosts, monster apples, spooky biscuits, saltdough ghosts, creative fun, the list goes on!

‘Armistice Day’ (Teaching our children to remember): Our children have done some fantastic artwork and creative activities with a ‘poppy’ theme.

And not forgetting, ‘The most wonderful time of the year’ is fast approaching and at Wales Childcare Partnership we strive to bring that extra festive touch to our children’s experiences within nursery! From the sparkle of glitter, to the lights on the Christmas tree, the sound of the children’s voices singing Christmas carols and the crisp autumn leaves on the ground, we have so much fun in store and that fun never ends! Come rain, snow or sunshine, our children can independently access our extensive outdoor environment with our ‘ForestSchools’ like approach! We are very lucky to have such a large outdoor area surrounded by woodland, giving children opportunities to run, climb, build dens, create their own ‘campsites’ and come close to nature with our nature walks all on a daily basis.

Children are provided with such a wide range of experiences here at Wales, the fun is endless and the skies are their limits!

Childcare for children of ages 2, 3 & 4 years: Playgroup & Nursery: Here at Wales Childcare Partnership we offer a range of sessions to choose from between 8:00am and 6:00pm (dependent upon availability), for 2, 3 & 4 year olds. (8:006:00, 9:00-3:05, 9:00-12:00, 12:05-3:05, 8:00-12:00, 8:00-3:05, 8:00-4:30, 9:004:30, 12:05-6:00, 12:05-4:30). We offer a hot dinner service or the option to bring along a packed lunch. Fresh fruit, milk and water are available throughout every session.

(We also offer 15 hours FREE early education funded places for all 3 & 4 year olds, 30 hours FREE early education funded places for eligible 3 & 4 year olds and 15 hours FREE early education funded places for eligible 2 year olds).

For any further information or to book into our holiday club (ages 2 to 11 years), playgroup (age 2-3 years), nursery (age 3/4 years), or to put your child’s name down on our waiting lists, please call Leanne on 07425134515 or Email: enquiries@wccp.org.uk For any further information or to book into our holiday club (ages 2 to 11 years), playgroup (age 2-3 years), nursery (age 3/4 years), or to put your child’s name down on our waiting lists, please call Leanne on 07425134515 or Email: enquiries@wccp.org.uk

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Secondly, congratulations to Sean Ebbs, who was the winner of the October player of the month in the Sheffield County Senior League.

Chris Nelson’s first team won all three games last month, and Sean hit four goals in the process, having converted to a forward in the preseason.

Well done lads!!

We are delighted to have re-introduced a men’s reserve team for the first time since 2013, which ensures there will be a game every Saturday afternoon at Wales High School!

The first team, managed by Chris Nelson and coach Neil Newman, play in the Sheffield County Senior League First Division, the twelfth tier of the football pyramid, and will be hoping for a tilt at promotion.

The reserves will be led by Jon Barnes, with Will Hutchison assisting in the dugout. They will play in the County Senior League Second Division, one step below the first team.

We are making huge strides in terms of improving our matchday facilities at Wales High School, so be sure to pay a visit to cheer on the lads this season your support is vital as we look to climb the ladder.

We're delighted to announce the appointment of two very important roles at our football club.

Taking the reigns as Head Coach is Gareth Brookman, who has been in charge of our successful Academy for a number of years, giving kids aged 4-6 a taste of football for the first time.

In his new role, Gareth will help ensure coaching standards are kept to a high standard across all teams, offering advice where necessary. All coaches will be encouraged to contact the Head Coach when help is needed, a service that will result in our kids receiving the best football education possible.

We are also thrilled to welcome Rachel Habergham to the club as our new Welfare Officer. The role is one of the most important at any club, ensuring the safety and well-being of all our young players is given the highest priority.

We thank Gareth and Rachel for their commitment to helping our club move forward, and would also like to thank outgoing Welfare Officer Suzanne Davis for the immense amount of hard work she put in to the role for a number of years, paving the way for our kids to enjoy the beautiful game.

Up the Kivo!

During recent months the men’s section have had a couple of notable player awards.

First team striker Rob Gorman was presented with a memento for reaching 200 club goals by his manager and ex-team mate, Chris Nelson. An outstanding achievement, and still going strong.

When KPFC moved to Wales High School in 2017, it was decided that the club would form a senior women's team for the first time.

Secretary Gordon Johnson took the responsibility of advertising for players, and from an inaugural training session with just four players on a cold January evening in 2019, a team was assembled and competed in the Sheffield & Hallamshire Women's League last season, with Ian Emsden offering additional help from the sidelines.

This year, a second team has been formed, with Andy Rice and Emily Rowles taking on the role of joint-managers. They will compete in the next division down from the first team, and will aim to give playing time to everybody and develop players for the future.

Be sure to get down to cheer on the girls - there will be a game on at Wales most Sundays!

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What will Christmas look like this year ?

As I write we have just entered Lock down 2. There is much talk of how we might save Christmas. It’s such a special time of year. Family and friends snuggle closely together on pews their faces aglow with love. Illuminated by the tiny flame of the Christingle - the Christ light.

The thing is that we don’t have to save Christmas because Christmas actually saves us. In the Bible it says, ‘God loved the world and sent his only son Jesus. Everyone who believes in him will have eternal life.’ What a wonderful promise! We are eternally safe with God through the new life of Jesus.

Jesus is the light of the world. The light of all lights. In him there is no darkness only joy and hope. When we live in hope we see the good things that have happened even through Covid 19. When we live in hope we get less bogged down in the sadness and difficulty and fear which can overwhelm us.

At Christmas ‘God is with us’ in the baby called Emmanuel. That promise of God being close in Jesus, when our

loved ones may not be this Christmas, is one of the most important things we can ever hear.

It is particularly important and really matters when we are feeling down, or a bit alone, or if it seems everything around us is falling apart.

I pray that we may be able to hold a service in church on Christmas Day. The following Christmas Services are all on Wales Parish Church Facebook Live:

The good news of Christmas is that the God who made heaven and earth wants to do nothing more than to come to be with us. God doesn’t take away our fear or anxiety but is very close with us and alongside us through it all. That is reassuring and can make us feel less afraid.

24/12 Christingle 4.00pm

I hope you will join me on Christmas Eve at 4.00pm on Facebook Live for a unique Christingle Service. Although we can’t be with one another it doesn’t mean we need remain apart.

20/12 Carols by Candlelight 5.00pm

Midnight Mass 11.30pm 25/12 Christmas Day Service 9.15am May the light of the newborn Jesus illuminate your lives this Christmas and dispel the darkness and fear from your paths.

God bless you and your family with a healthy and peaceful Christmas.

Reverend Gary

Mothers Union

It’s a long time since February when I last produced an article for this magazine on behalf of St John’s Mothers’ Union. In that article I had outlined our plans for 2020, and then suddenly, the year stopped and so did our meetings and our way of life. Hopefully we should be able to look forward to a better 2021.

We managed to hold our AGM in February and in early March we had our belated Christmas meal at Monksbridge Farm and that was our last meeting.

During lock down we have been keeping in touch with members by telephone as many, due to their age and medical conditions have been shielding.

On a positive note and involving, lots of organising, like last year we decided to support Rotherham Lighthouse, by producing Christmas shoe boxes for the homeless in the Rotherham area. Well done to all those who helped and donated goodies. Anne Markham on behalf of Lighthouse sends her thanks.

This year has also had a big impact on Music Tots, a group we help to support. Many of you have missed our Thursday mornings sing -a -long. So let’s hope that we can resume as soon as possible next year.

So time to look forward to 2021 and hope that some normality can resume to all our life’s so that once again we can have meetings and support one another and local organisations that work within our community.

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K iveton

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history society

A CHILDHOOD MEMORY FROM STATION ROAD Dark outside, early evening No sound apart from the crackle of a coal fire Dad asleep in a brown, leather armchair In front of the roaring fire.

No lights on The room lit by the yellow, flickering flames of the fire.

Gigantic, constantly moving shadows Dance across the walls, ceiling and floor

Their best effects on the walls.

They don’t make recognisable patterns They don’t make recognisable shapes They are not frightening But they are mesmerising.

An occasional burst of extra energy, as a pocket of gas in the coal Flares up to lighten the room And send the shadows into a frenzy of dancing madness.

Gradually , though, as the fire dies,

So do the active shadows.

Mum comes in, lights go on, killing them for everYet not quite for ever as They will always remain a wonderful part of My childhood memories.

“CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from all at the History Society.”

TAK Todwick & Kiveton Pony rescue & rehoming centre www.takponies.org Registerd Charity

As you can imagine its been an up and down year, but also a very rewarding year for us here at TAK, saving these wonderful animals.

The only down side being our vets bills of over five thousand pounds in the last 6 months and nearly twelve thousand pounds on feeds.

Locally PAWS and TWICE AS NICE have kindly donated to the poorly ponies treatment and we thank each and everyone of you who have donated and continue to donate to the ponies welfare.

To help with our fundraising the TAK Calendar is now available for just five pounds each. (To order please visit our website) We currently have 23 ponies in care and a further 24 out on loan.

Here at TAK we are also offering with 100% complete discretion on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Free lunch boxes for children.

Also food parcels and gifts for xmas for again anyone on low income .

And finally a massive Thank You to my dedicated volunteers who go above and beyond every single day for these innocent ponies

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