The Maltby News Issue 28

Your Wentworth Valley Community NewspaperAugust 2010

Town Council10 Years

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Youngest BandMember

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

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

Art at Winthrop Park

Decisions made on housing and school

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

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

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Maltby Town Council Surgery

Edward Dunn Memorial HallEvery Friday 14:00-15:30

Everyone welcome

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Maltby CragsWomen’s Group

Crags School Community Room 9:00 - 11:00. Every Wednesday

Term Time. Speakers, Crafts etc.For info: 07817 405255

Wickersley Writers WorkshopWickersley Community CentreEvery other Tues, 13:00 - 15:00

Tel Margaret: 01709 543991Tea, coffee & biscuits

Wickersley Operatics Society

Wickersley Community CentreTues 18:30 - 21:30 Thurs 19:30-21:30

Open to all over 16yrs

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Folk and AcousticNight

The Three Tuns, Stainton20:00 Folks, Blues, 60s,

Anything acousticCall John: 01709 813530

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Edward Dunn Dance & Social Club

Edward Dunn Memorial Hall14:00-16:30. Every Friday,

Tea Dance £1.50 including tea & biscuits18

Supertots Carer& Toddler Group

St Marys Parish Room, Morell St9:00-11:00. Tuesdays (Term time

only) Everyone WelcomeCall: 07817 405255

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Farmers MarketRosehill Park, 10:00 - 16:00,

Many stalls selling a variety ofgoods including free

range meat, cakes and homemade crafts

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BRIGHOUSE TOWNMuglet Lane, Maltby

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Toddler Time

Wickersley Library, 10:00-11:00(every Mon incl. school holidays)

Fun & games for 2-5yr oldsNo need to book just come along

Party in the Park Coronation Park, Maltby,

16:00 - 20:00,Local bands and singers

and a BBQ

Maltby CommunityLearning Forum

Joint Service Centre, Maltby14:00 - 16:00. Open to all

Call Sarah Kennedy: 01709 822608

PACT MeetingEdward Dunn Memorial Hall,

Maltby. 18:00.Everyone welcome

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PICKERING TOWNMuglet Lane, Maltby

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SupersplashMaltby Leisure Complex,

Every Tues and Thurs throughoutthe summer, 13:30 - 14:30 and

14:45 - 15:45, Ages 8 - 14,£3 per session

GymnasticsMaltby Leisure Complex,

16th Aug - 20th Aug,10:00 - 11:00 and 11:00 - 12:00,

Age 5yrs+,£3 per session

Music BugsSummer Session

Wickersley Community Centre10:00, 5 - 6yrs, £4 per session

Call: 0844 578 1022

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Sports DayCoronation Park, Maltby

Maltby. 11-17:00Everyone welcome

There will be medals to be won

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PIZZA PIZZA: Maz, Zeinab and Menran

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

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

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

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Fit notes - fi t for purpose?Ian Clay of Tierney’s solicitors takes a look at the last government’s changes to the law relating to sickness

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

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

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

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

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

Lillyhall Retirement


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

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

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

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

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

Ryan joins the band


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MALTBY BANDSir

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

RegardsKen Aspey, Maltby

THANKS TO EVERYONESir

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

Kathryn .J Astbury.71 Salisbury Road, Maltby.

MALTBY MINERS WELFARE

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

has not been one so far this year. Many members would like an EGM as soon as possible so that they can fi nd the answers.

Yours

Director (or not?)Name and Address supplied.

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Maltby Wood Lee Common and Crags Meadow Steering Group

Alcohol Abuse Questionnaire

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

1. Is alcohol abuse in public places in Maltby on the increase?

Yes No Don’t know

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

Yes No

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

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

Yes No If yes, please give details.

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

Yes No

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

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August 2010

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

our beautiful hostess Drag Queens Fanny Dee and her Sister Baccardi Next the guests will be guided through to the Big Hall where they will be spoilt for choice as they can explore over 120 of the best Wedding Suppliers Yorkshire has to offer. And of course what Wedding Exhibition would be complete without a Catwalk show. Three Shows to be exact and what a show we have in store. A live stage with have live acts performing all day including a Gospel Choir, Saxophonist & Piano, The Bootleggers, and Beverly Savarin whose single got the Number one in the US Charts. This show is unmissable.Brides can download their Free Ticket at www.UltimateBrides.co.uk For further details please contact Richard Wilson [email protected] Call 01226 731036

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

Bramley Carnival Queen

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

New members of Mothers’ UnionLeft to right: Rev. Peter Craig-

Wild Pat Nash (Branch Leader) Jackie Ellis, Moira Leach and

Rita Sanders

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

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


Maltby Town CouncillorsMrs K E Usher - Chair01709 769430 [email protected] B Slade - Vice Chair 01709 814748 [email protected]

Mrs J M Andrews 07757287941 [email protected]

K F Stringer 01709 816582 [email protected]

M V Ainsworth 01709 816903 [email protected]

Mrs J Anderson 01709 816734

M J Bradford 01709 813409 [email protected]

Mrs J Bradford 01709 813409/07969 957871 [email protected]

D J Brennan 01709 790871 [email protected]

J Carratt 01709 815527 [email protected]

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Mrs B Fuller-Ainsworth 01709 816903

J C Kirk 01709 816445 [email protected]

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

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

From Coal to Goal

MALTBY TOWN COUNCIL

LIST OF GARDEN COMPETITION WINNERS 2010The judging of the 19 entrants’ gardens took place on Wednesday 28 July 2010. The names of the winners are:

BEST KEPT GARDEN1st Mr M Richardson 2nd Mrs P Kempster 3rd Mr Gothard BEST COMMERCIAL ENTRY1st Queens Nursing Home 2nd Melton Court BEST YARD/PATIO GARDEN1st Mrs P Kempster 2nd Mr Weldon 3rd Mr M Richardson

BEST DISPLAY BASKET1st Mr Richardson 2nd Mrs Kempster 3rd Mr and Mrs Bester

BEST CONTAINER1ST Mr M Richardson 2nd Mrs Kempster3rd Mr Weldon

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

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

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

Mr M Richardson

Th e closing date for entries into the colouring competition has been extended. Please post, or in hand your entry to the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall by 11am on Saturday 21st August. Additional copies of the picture that appeared in the July edition of the Maltbynews, are available from the Maltby Town Council offi ce or you can download a version from Maltby Town Council’s web site: http://www.rotherhamparishcouncils.gov.uk/Home/Maltby/maltbyEvents.aspx

One entry per child. Children Section Ages 5 – 10 years old. Please return the completed forms to:- Mrs A Stewart, Maltby Town Council, Th e Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Tickhill Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7NQ. Tel: 01709 814060

Judging will take place on Saturday 21st August 2010

THE JUDGES DECISION WILL BE FINAL

Horticultural ShowChildren’s Colouring Competition

Cllr J Andrews and The Mayor of Rotherham Cllr R McNeeley

Civic Service at St Bartholomews


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

PUBLIC PARTICIPATIONa) Councillors’ attendance record and clarifi cation of the regulation.b) A Councillor was asked for his email address in order to verify authenticity of emails going back to October 2009.c) The number of entries received for the Garden Competition. d) The maintenance of the Bowling Green fl ower bed in Coronation Park.e) Land between the Cenotaph and the Meadow Pine needs cutting back.f) When will the Mesh report be ready and will it be a public document?

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHAIRMANa)Letter from Mr Appleyard about the wheelie bins – this is a RMBC issue.b)Communication was received from Mr S Platt – The Chairman asked that Mr Platt bring any information he has to the council.

MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE 2010RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 24 June 2010 be confi rmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings.

MALTBY NEWS PAGESRESOLVED: to continue with the pages in the Maltby News.

FINANCIAL REGULATIONSRESOLVED: to change the fi nancial regulations to read “should the Clerk and Responsible Financial Offi cer be on prolonged absence then cheques drawn could be signed by any 3 of the noted signatories”.

SOLICITORSRESOLVED: that the Clerk and Responsible Financial Offi cer obtain a list of approved solicitors.

INTERNAL AUDITOR RESOLVED: to minute the appointment each year of the Internal Auditor and for Councillors to carry out an internal audit at least annually.MICROPHONESRESOLVED: that the purchase of the microphones go ahead.

THE JOINT REGIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCEThe Clerk and Responsible Financial Offi cer asked which councillors would like to attend the training conference in Scarborough. The following agreed to attend the training conference: Councillors Mrs J M Andrews, Mrs C Stringer, K F Stringer, J Carratt, and the Clerk and Responsible Financial Offi cer RESOLVED: that the above be agreed and for

the Clerk to ask the Councillors who had given apologies if they would like to attend

BLYTH ROAD AND TICKHILL ROAD BOUNDARY STONESRESOLVED: to wait until the Tickhill Road boundary stone has been completed before continuing with the one on Blyth Road

MALTBY FLAGThe Clerk and Responsible Financial Offi cer contacted the College of Arms for an up to date costing to transfer the Arms of Maltby Urban District Council to Maltby Town Council. Still awaiting a responseRESOLVED: that the update by the Clerk and Responsible Financial Offi cer be noted

WEEDINGCouncillor Mrs J Bradford stated that the pathways in Maltby had become very overgrown, and asked if Maltby Town Council could do anything to clear the paths. Councillors B Slade and Mrs J Bradford agreed to map the alleyways in Maltby to fi nd out if the project was feasible. The Clerk and Responsible Financial Offi cer was asked to obtain quotes for hiring a small road sweeper.RESOLVED: that the above be noted.

PANEL FOR THE BONFIRE NIGHT, CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON AND REMEMBRANCE DAYThe Clerk and Responsible Financial Offi cer asked for volunteers to form a panel to discuss the Bonfi re Night, Christmas Lights Switch On and Remembrance Day events. The following Councillors volunteered: Mrs J Anderson, Mrs J Bradford, J Carratt, A D Foster, J C Kirk, Mrs J Madden, Mrs A L Rushforth and B Slade.

REPORT BY THE CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICERa) Civic Service to be held Sunday 11 July 2010.b) Cheque Verifi cation Panel to be held one week before the Finance Meeting.c) Crossley memorial – Councillors to view the sourced stoned) Meeting with Blacheres to discuss Christmas Illuminations for 2011 to be held on Tuesday 3 August 2010.e) Garden Competition to be held on Wednesday 28 July 2010f) Barbeque sponsored by Maltby Town Council to be held on Coronation Park Friday 23 July 2010 at 6.30 – 9.30 all invitedg) Visit to Maltby academy by Maltby Town Council Councillors – Councillors were asked to give the Clerk and Responsible Financial Offi cer their choice of dateh) Rotherham Road Allotments – the allotment holders were asked to prioritise their needs before submitting the requests in writing to the council.i) The ABC Funding will be used to provide

youth activities on for one night per week for 16 weeks on the Limetree Community Recreation Area.j) The Sport England Funding will start with a holiday programme will be held 16-27 August 2010 in the Redwood School for 10-16 year oldsk) RMBC holiday programme will be run at St Mary’s. For further details see the RMBC websiteRESOLVED: that the above be noted

THE EDWARD DUNN MEMORIAL HALLThe Clerk and Responsible Financial Offi cer announced that Councillor C McMahon had resigned as Designated Premises Supervisor and that Councillor P Scholey had taken up the role.RESOLVED: to remove the sign above the door with Councillor C McMahon name on and replace it with Councillor P Scholey

ITEMS FROM THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS

Joint Annual Meeting 2010 – Agenda and papersDIS – Issue No 734 – 14 May 2010 DIS – Issue No 735 – 28 2010 DIS – Issue No 736 – 14 June 2010 LCR - Summer 2010RESOLVED: that the above be noted.

PLANNING LISTS Planning lists No’s: 20-27 RESOLVED: that the above be noted.

ROUTINE CORRESPONDENCESYTPE – Changes to bus service in July 2010Clerks and Council Direct – issue 70 - July 2010MUSE – Issue 28 Summer 2010 Friends of Maltby Parks AGM – 13 July 2010 RESOLVED: that the above be noted.

ROUTINE RMBC CORRESPONDENCEParish Review/Community Governance ReviewRESOLVED: that the above be noted

EXCHANGE OF INFORMATIONLidget Lane Recycling site will be closed from 2 month from the 12 July 2010 for remodelling.Councillor Mrs June Madden thanked Councillors for supporting the set up of a Junior Wardens Scheme

DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING:

The Town Council Finance meeting will be held on Thursday 22 July 2010 at 6.30 pm in the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall

The meeting closed at 8.50 pm.

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 8 July 2010

Community Evening BBQ and Disco

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

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