The Maltby News

Your Wentworth Valley Community NewspaperNovember 2009

Lest we forget

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Events Calendar

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Maltby Town Council Surgery

Edward Dunn Memorial HallEvery Friday 14:00-16:30

Everyone welcome

SUPERTOTSParish Centre (next to METS)

Morrell Street, Every Tues/Thurs

9:00 - 11:00, 1st session 50pTel: 07817 405255

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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

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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

Wentworth ValleyArea Assembly

St.Francis Church, Bramley,

18:00 - 20:00All Welcome

Maltby Badminton Club

Wickersley Sports Hall,19:00 Every Wednesday

Tel: 01909 563041 or 01909 565461

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Dance & Social Club

Edward Dunn Memorial Hall14:00-16:30

Every Friday

FREE Brush up yourliteracy sessions Maltby Crags Infant School

Tuesdays 15:00 - 17:00Fridays 9.30 - 11.30

Contact Gill Lawrence: 01709 709208

Maltby Environmental Group

Edward Dunn Memorial Hall19:00

All Welcome

Maltby Local History Society Meeting

Maltby Library, 19:00Working for Maltby Urban

District Council - informal meeting led by Jean Drabble

Maltby MusicalTheatre GroupMaltby Miners Institute

19:30Wassail Christmas FunTickets £5, tel: 818775

Maltby CommunityLearning Forum

Edward Dunn Memorial Hall14:00-16:00, Open to all members of

the community.For info: 01709 822608

Community LunchClub

The Salvation Army, Morrell St,12:30, Cost £4. All Welcome.

In partnership with Addison Rd and Ministry of Food

Clean-up ofCrags Meadow

Meet at Wesley Centre Car Park at 12:00,12:00 - 15:00

Volunteers welcome

Braithwell Christmas Market

PSI Nurseries, High St, Braithwell,10:00 - 16:00

Adults £1, Children FreeMany stalls & crafts

Bartholomew & SonsFuneral Directors

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Serving Maltby and surounding areas for over 40 years.

For a caring, professional service 24 hours a day

812158 & 363706The Funeral Home, Coleridge Road, Maltby S66 7LT

Pre Payment Funeral plans available.

Jeremy NealFuneral DirectorOffice & Chapel of Rest

Maltby Independent Funeral Service

17 Morrell StreetMaltby

S66 7LL

01709 815959Pre paid funeral plans available

24 hr serviceDedicated to Dignity, Care & Respect

www.rotherhamfunerals.co.uk

St Barts ChristmasTree Festival & Fayre

St Barts Church, 11:00 - 15:00Stalls & Crafts

See Trees decorated by localschools & groups

New men’s fashion arrives in MaltbyFashion for men has fi nally hit Maltby with the opening of S66 Exclusive Menswear in the High Street.The store boasts leading brands such as Mish Mash, Adidas, Lambretta, Nike Moshino and Rockport. Owner Paul Sandford has also pulled off a coup by appointing legendary retailer Ron Mills as manager. Ron used to own Trilogy and boasts over 40 years experience in the business. This year will be his 42nd Christmas in retail.Since its birth in 1990 Mish Mash has been perfecting creations in order to become an inspirational denim brand, a cutting edge look infl uenced by street culture. Adidas needs no introduction and you are sure to fi nd something that suits since as the company say “Impossible is nothing”! Nike, Moshino and Rockport are all leading brands in the market of male fashion so get down to S66 and create that special look, or perhaps girlfriends and wives might like to improve their man’s look!

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In the wake of Armistace Day Tom Boyd from the Three Tuns, Stainton, is hosting a charity evening this month to raise money for a local teenage Doncaster soldier who has been very badly injured fi ghting for his country in Afghanistan. Craig Wood, 18, from Woodlands, was on patrol with 2 Rifl e in Helmand Province when he was caught in a landmine explosion. He has lost both of his legs, his left hand and lower arm. The blast also hit his mouth and nose. He is bravely fi ghting back from his massive

injuries and we think that because of his courage he is an inspirational young man who deserves our support. All who have met him tell of his humbling determination to overcome his injuries and learn to walk again. The Duchess of Cornwall joined their number during a visit to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Headley Court near Epsom. The 21st November charity evening, for which tickets are £4 is the fi rst of two charity events organised in support of Craig. The one to follow is a Sportsman’s dinner

on Sunday 17th January 2010. Everyone is volunteering their time for free, Malcolm Lord MC for the afternoon, Local Comedian - Gary Marshall, special guest speaker, Steve Daly. All the suppliers and staff are also donating their time and efforts free of charge. Tickets are £30 and the Three Tuns also hope to raise funds from a raffl e and auction to be held on the afternoon. All of the proceeds from tickets, raffl e and auction are going to help Craig. Call the Three Tuns on 01709 812775 to book a place for either event.

Three Tuns to support brave CraigA smart salute to fallen comrades at the Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph on Maltby Crags

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An awards scheme to recognise people who have been at the forefront of tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in their communities has been launched by the government’s Crime and Justice Adviser Louise Casey and Policing Minister David Hanson MP earlier this year, building on the success of the previous Home Offi ce Taking A Stand Awards. The Community Crimefi ghters Awards are part of the government’s Justice Seen, Justice Done programme which is all about engaging the public in the fi ght against crime, informing the public of their rights on crime and justice and giving them the best possible local services. Community Crime Fighters are experienced local volunteers who are given the skills and training to work alongside police and local authorities to help make their areas safer. The government pledged to have 3,600 trained by the end of 2009 and is on target with more than 2,000 trained so far. The awards have two categories: • people who have taken a stand against anti-social behaviour or supported those affected by it. This will include newly trained Community Crime Fighters who have made a signifi cant contribution to support crime reduction in their neighbourhoods • local workers, nominated by

Community Crime Fighters, for delivering a high quality, responsive local service such as police and housing offi cers. Louise Casey said, “The public are our best weapon in fi ghting crime – they know what is really going on in their neighbourhood, what the real problems are and where residents’ concerns lie. Community Crime Fighters are playing a vital role in strengthening the links between the public and the police and it is time that their relentless hard work and dedication in helping to make local areas safer is recognised.” David Hanson MP added, “These awards build on the work that has been taking place across government to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. Community Crime Fighters provide police with a great way of engaging with the public, working together to keep our streets safe. The awards are a chance for us to recognise the unsung heroes in our communities who make a difference to everyday lives and it is right that their dedication to fi ghting crime is rewarded.” Each category will have one overall winner who will receive £10,000 each to invest in a local community project or initiative. All winners will receive a personalised certifi cate recognising their achievement.

Awards to honour exceptional local people tackling crime

Maltby Councillor Keith Stringer and his wife Cllr Carol Stringer were guests of Prime Minister Gordon Brown earlier this month at Number 10 Downing Street. Keith was invited as someone who has made a signifi cant contribution to the Community Crime Fighters Programme. “I have been involved in the programme

in its various guises since 2003,” Keith said. “Earlier this year I attended a pilot course in Chester and recently a conference at Hellaby Hall.” Working closely with 2010 Cllr Stringer is keen to help people who experience anti-social behaviour by initially advising them the agency to contact in the fi rst instance.

Maltby to Downing Street

A Maltby slimmer met one of soap’s bad boys when Emmerdale’s Cain Dingle swapped the Yorkshire Dales for the semi-fi nals of Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2009 competition. Anna Marsland, who lost 5 stone 2lb, was congratulated on her inspirational achievement by actor Jeff Hordley, who plays the ITV1 soap villain, when he attended the event at Slimming World’s head offi ce in Derbyshire on October 11. Anna dropped from 16 stone 2lb to 11 stone after joining her local Slimming World group in Maltby, which is run by Slimming World Consultant Jovita Langley every Monday at 19:00 at Full Life

Centre. Last month she won the group’s Woman of the Year contest and went on to be crowned ‘South Yorkshire & Chesterfi eld Woman of the Year’, bagging a coveted semi-fi nal place alongside 36 other Slimming World members from across the UK. Jeff, who returned to Emmerdale earlier this year, was wowed by Anna’s stunning transformation. He said: “It’s quite amazing. Anna has enjoyed such great results with her weight loss and she looks so good that it’s hard to believe she was ever 5 stone 2lb heavier. It’s been a pleasure to meet her.” Like all Slimming World members, Anna has lost weight by following the club’s healthy eating plan. It

encourages slimmers to fi ll up on proper, everyday foods by allowing them to tuck into as much fruit and veg, pasta, rice, potatoes, fi sh, poultry and lean meat as they like with little measuring and no calorie counting. Slimmers can also still enjoy their favourite indulgences, whether that’s a glass of wine or a chocolate treat, so they don’t ever feel deprived. Anna said: “From the instant I walked into my local Slimming World group my journey has been full of surprises. I couldn’t believe I’d found a way to lose weight without feeling hungry. I discovered a whole new group of friends and support. Losing weight is so much easier when you’ve got a group

to share your highs and lows with and the encouragement of a Consultant who’s been through it too. Then I was named ‘South Yorkshire & Chesterfi eld Woman of the Year’, and now I can’t believe I’ve met Cain Dingle – I’m starting to wonder what’s next. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all was that Jeff was nothing like his nasty character, he was very friendly and congratulated me on my weight loss.” To fi nd out more about Slimming World or to join your local Slimming World group call Jovita Langley on 01709 816482 or just come on Monday to the Full Life Church Centre next to the fi re station at 5pm or 7pm.

Emmerdale’s Cain praises Anna


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Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meetings are held every month, in conjunction with the Wentworth Valley Area Assembly, and are designed to provide residents with information about crime and safety matters in their area. This will include crime statistics, some information about signifi cant arrests the police have made, though we can’t name offenders, and also reports on the activities of the Police and our partners since the last meeting. The Safer Neighbourhood Team Sergeant, currently Suzanne Snowden, has primary responsibility for presenting and chairing the PACT meeting. You can even have a say on “Grot-Spot” locations you would like to see cleaned up, or you can suggest local projects for convicted offenders to work on as part of their “Community Payback.” The PACT process is far more than a monthly meeting however; it takes information from a wide range of community sources throughout the month to help us decide where we should prioritise our work. It means we are listening to what you say, understanding what is important to you and responding with action.What is a PACT Priority? PACT meetings aim to identify local problems that can be tackled relatively quickly by the most appropriate agency. This may be the Police, but it could also be one of the Local Authority departments, Rotherham 2010, the Fire Service or any other agency. Because this is a partnership-based meeting, the problems you choose for us to tackle can be fairly wide-ranging. They must however, be focussed on a specifi c and relatively small geographic area such as a particular street, address, parade of shops, park or other defi ned location. This is so that we can focus our resources as effectively as possible, with

the best chance of making a real difference to the lives of those who are affected by the problem. As an example, if you call South Yorkshire Police to request our attendance at an incident in a PACT priority area, we undertake to have an offi cer there within the hour; far quicker if it’s an emergency.What Sort of Problems Can Become PACT Priorities? You can suggest almost anything you like to be a PACT priority, just as long as it relates to a specifi c area and can be dealt with by the Police or our partners. Though not exhaustive, here is a ‘PACT Pick List’ you may want to consider:-

Parking complaints (yellow · lines or obstructions)

Anti social neighbours – loud · parties, drinking in the street, etc

Drug dealing from a · particular

house or in a particular · location

Street litter or fl y-tipping in a · specifi c area

Speeding traffi c· Nuisance young people· Underage-age drinking· Dog fouling· Regular burning of rubbish/ ·

garden wasteNuisance motorcycles· Burglaries or car crime in a ·

specifi c area/streetProblem pub or club· Unwanted cold callers/ ·

salespersons in a particular area or street

Abandoned or burnt out · vehicles

Criminal damage, vandalism · or graffi ti

Buildings or locations used · for criminal activity (drug taking, drinking etc.)

Anti social use of vehicles · (boy and girl racers)

Untidy gardens or general · environmental problems

Inspector Richard Scholey explains PACTS and how they operate for the good of the community

The facts about PACTS uncovered

Suzanne Snowden from Wentworth Valley Safer Neighbourhood Team

Off-licences suspected of · selling alcohol/cigarettes to under-age children

Illegal fi rework sales· Contacting UsTbe Wentworth Valley SNT contact number is 01709

832709 (answerphone service), the Area Assembly contact number 01709 334717. The next PACT meeting will be held at 6.00pm 17th November 2009 at the St Francis Church Hall, Bramley.

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Ancient BraithwellMaltby Local History Society’s meeting, held at the library on 15th October was addressed by Society Treasurer Allen Smith on the topic “New Light on Old Braithwell”. Mr Smith delighted his audience with stories and quotations, drawn from the original documents which have formed the basis of his research into the history of the village. Included were the diffi culties of John Vincent of Moat Hall who persuaded King Edward IV to intervene, on his behalf, in a dispute with Lewes Priory, the tale of a 19th century farmer whose lands were so dispersed, prior to enclosure, that he needed to ride around on a horse if he wanted to inspect them all on the same day, and a history of intrigue and death-bed confession associated with the misappropriation of funds for the building of the village school. The Society’s next meeting will take place at Maltby Library at 7.00 for 7.15 on Thrsday19th November when Jean Drabble and friends will be describing the workings of Maltby Urban District Council in the immediate post-war period. The meeting will open to all, free of charge, and non-members will be most welcome to attend.

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Children’s charity SAFE@LAST is celebrating after the third BIG Sleepout event was a huge success. The event took place on Friday 23rd October when 261 people braved the cold and wet to sleep rough at Parkgate Shopping, Rotherham to raise funds and awareness to support the 4000 children and young people in South Yorkshire that run away from home each year. SAFE@LAST is a registered charity that works in South Yorkshire with children and young people who are at risk through running away from home. The charity has been established for nine years and provides services including a 24 hour helpline, MISPER (Missing Persons) scheme run in partnership with South Yorkshire Police, preventative workshops and an emergency young person’s refuge – the only one

in England outside of London. The charity receives very little statutory funding and is reliant on the generosity of the local community to continue its vital work. Supporters taking part in the BIG Sleepout “slept rough” on the car park with minimal comforts through typical October temperatures and rain in the early hours to get just a taste of what the experience might be for a young runaway who has no choice but to sleep rough. SAFE@LAST patron, South Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Med Hughes took part in the event and said of the experience “I was lucky. I had warm clothes, and family with me. A runaway child may have neither. They have constant fear, loneliness and boredom instead. And it’s easy to stay out for a night when the morning brings a warm house, dry clothes, and a

261 Sleep rough in Rotherham so children don’t have to

Above: Sue Tudor, Emma Tudor, Kerry Stanley & Georgia Stanley

Above left: Joyce Thacker Strategic Director, Rotherham Children and Young People’s Services

meal. It’s harder when daybreak brings more rain and nothing else” Also braving the cold and wet was Joyce Thacker Strategic Director, Rotherham Children and Young People’s Services who said “I arrived late to the BIG sleep out as I had been to a dinner beforehand so actually felt quite alone as all the others sleeping out had settled down for the night into groups. I had to think where best to sleep as I was on my own, where best to keep myself safe - to be near others but not intrude. I thought this was how a young person might have felt, scared, vulnerable and very lonely. I had no hesitation in sleeping out for one night to raise awareness of runaways – I had somewhere warm to go back to, with family, and people who care about me. If I was twelve years old – sleeping rough must be one of the scariest things ever.”

SAFE@LAST Head of Operations Mark Smith said “We had a fantastic turnout at this years BIG Sleepout and exceeded the number of people that took part last year. Our thanks goes to all those that have supported the event including all the brave people that slept rough and the organisations involved in making this event such a huge success like Parkgate Shopping, Rotherham. “The challenge now is for all those who took part to collect their sponsorship money so that we can continue to provide essential services for vulnerable children for whom sleeping rough isn’t a choice but a necessity. I also want to urge the public that it’s not too late to sponsor those involved and anyone wishing to do so can fi nd more details on our website www.safeatlast.org.uk”

October CompetitionThe winner of our October

competition for tickets to Disney on Ice was Mr D Phillips.


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Late last month Carol Ann of Wickerlsey held one of their famous fashion shows for the charity Safe@LAST and Hilary Massarella, the charity’s founder, was present to start the evenings proceedings. The Black Lion at Firbeck played host to the show and the new owners of the pub Phil and Sue Rogers welcomed the crowd of women descending on the location for the sold out event. Many more tickets were sold than originally anticipated, meaning the show had to be extended throughout the entire pub, much to the surprise and enjoyment of some of the male regulars! Carol Ann, Provided one of her witty presentations to the evening, full of lively humourous observations. The audience settled into the cosy, informal evening with drinks and

snacks and as the models weaved between tables they were able to see up close how to team up outfi ts. The fi rst half of the show consisted of day outfi ts, including cardigans, the new trend ‘jeggings’, trousers, jackets and coats. The main colours for this season are black, grey and amethyst, which was evident in the outfi ts worn throughout the evening. Names such as Boutique, Trout and Pout, Sagaie, Absolut, Imagine, Pia Rossini were the designers whose outfi ts were on show. Accessories featured largely in the show this year too, which gave any fashion conscious lady some great ideas to take away with them to create a complete look and give any outfi t individual style. Carol Ann saved the best until last with over a dozen elegant evening dresses modeled at the fi nale, a treat for the numerous Christmas parties or a special evening where glamour is the key requirement.Mark Smith Head of Operations said “We are always pleased when groups put on great events which are fun but also help to raise the profi le of our work with vulnerable young people in South Yorkshire to a new audience. We are absolutely delighted with the support from all at The Black Lion pub with their recent fashion show which raised a fantastic amount. Events like this organized by our supporters are invaluable as they require a minimum input from SAFE@LAST meaning more of our resources can be directed to the young people that need them. Thank you to Phil Rogers and Carol Ann Fashions for putting on such a fabulous event and raising this money which will help make a real difference to children at risk through running away”. The fashion show raised £915, which phil and the patron, Lord Scarbrough, handed over to the SAFE@LAST representatives (top right).

Carol Ann Charity Fashion Show

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Last July some members of the Parc d’ Isle runners (ACPI) from St Quentin, the French town twinned with Rotherham, met up with Maltby Running Club in Maltby. They returned from their time across the Channel with a present in their suitcases. They had been presented with a canvas painted by running club member Ray Matthews. Since then this picture has been on show at La Maison de l’environnement (literally “The House of the Environment”). On a return visit to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the St Quentin Town Hall, a delegation led by The Worshipful the Mayor of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Councillor Shaukat Ali were guests of honour, and the Mayor unveiled the painting at the end of the festivities. “I am very proud to be

representing Rotherham at this event, and to have made so many great new friends,” the Mayor said. “The Parc d’Isle is our meeting place and we wanted this picture to be seen by as many people as possible. The “Maison de l’environnement” was thus chosen as our exhibition place,” explained Christian Desaegher, president of the ACPI. “The presentation of this picture during the Town Hall’s fi ve hundredth anniversary celebrations is the perfect time to share our histories,” said Jamila Malliard, the offi cer in charge of twinning arrangements. Over 50 prints of the painting have been sold in Maltby, the proceeds going to Maltby Community Development Trust. Ray is set to embark on a 100km run in the Sahara next Spring, see next month’s maltby.news for more information.

Towns come together

With the closure of the local post offi ce and with it the village shop still fresh in the memory, the good news for Braithwell is that a new Deli and farm shop is now open on the High Street along from the Red Lion and PSI. Local businesswoman Louise Pisciotta, a long-time resident of the village, has opened the store within two weeks of signing the lease. “It has been a bit of a rush, doing all the shopfi tting and organising supplies, but I was determined to get things up and running as soon as possible,” said Louise. The Deli will offer a wide range of British and continental cheeses and cold meats, alongside Cottage Delight specialities such as chutneys, pates, condiments, mustards, mayonaise and salsas. There will be an ante-pasta counter, with platters available for home entertaining. With an off-licence soon to be awarded the store will also begin to stock specialist wines, and Italian liquours and beers. “As a chef I will be able to offer advice to customers on some of the more esoteric lines,” Louise said. There will also be Paperlink cards available, and on the run-up to Christmas budget priced gift-wrapped hampers for under £20. Louise also plans a fresh sandwich

service, including paninis and baquettes. On the farm shop side store cupboard items such as bread, milk and eggs will be available as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. “I want to cater for what everyone wants and misses in the village,” said Louise. “That means that we are not only a deli but a real village store.” As well as all this Louise is also offering a dry cleaning service and even shoe repair! All in all a great addition to the village.

New village store opens its doors in Braithwell

Market returns to its rootsThe Braithwell Christmas Market is set to return to its roots this month. It is to be held on Sunday 29th November and is extra special this year as it is to return to the original site at the PSI nurseries on High Street. There will be many stalls with crafts and many unusual items, hot refreshments, entertainment, stilt walker, balloon maker, Punch and Judy, the Maltby Salvation Army Band will play, barrel organ, birds of prey, childrens rides, Santas grotto, etc Admission £1 for adults, children free 10am until 4pm.

Awards respond to local volunteer A Maltby volunteer has been nominated for a top community award. Ian Jarvis, is a Community First Responder for the Ambulance Service. For nine years Ian has provided rapid-response treatment and support to patients in the vital minutes before an ambulance arrives.Organisers of the sixth annual Community Achievement Awards, which honours the work of Rotherham’s Voluntary and Community Sector, have announced the shortlist of nominations following a record level of entries across the three award categories. This year’s judges who are scrutinizing and assessing the entries are Claire Whitfi eld of Rother FM, Brian Chapple, Chair of Rotherham Local Strategic Partnership and Councillor Mahroof Hussain MBE.

Louise getting ready to open


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YOUNG people in Maltby are being encouraged to get on their bikes and enjoy themselves, thanks to a collaboration between the Area Assembly and Groundwork Dearne Valley. The Bikes4All project works with teenagers across the borough, teaching them how to repair, restore and rebuild old bikes which they will then own. Groundwork Dearne Valley (an environmental regeneration charity) will deliver the project throughout Maltby, having received a £4,265

cheque from the Area Assembly Devolved Budget, using its fully qualifi ed Bikes4All training offi cer. All tools and equipment are provided and, as well as delivering bike maintenance, the new ‘bikeability’ cycle profi ciency test will also be offered so that once they have fi nished working on their bikes youngsters will know how to ride them safely. The bikes being used are donated by the community or the police. All include cycling helmets and approved lights. KH

Bikes4All pick up award

Despite a long lasting recession and an increase in unemployment, train companies have recently struggled to have enough drivers turn up to work on a Sunday – what on earth is going on ? Contrary to any thoughts of militant trade unionism run amok and a return to the 1970s (apart from the series Life on Mars), the problem appears to be one of simple mismanagement. These days Sunday is regarded by many people as a normal working day, and it is the second busiest day of the week in the retail sector. In fact both the Employment Rights Act 1996 and Sunday Trading Act 1994 give employees in certain sectors special rights. Employees in shops and betting can all opt out of working on Sundays and any detriment suffered as a result can be brought before an Employment Tribunal; a dismissal for refusing to work on a Sunday in these sectors is automatically unfair regardless of the employee’s age or length of service (in other words you do not have to have been employed for at least 12 months in order to bring the claim as you do for unfair dismissal). As ever in employment law, a person’s rights (and the rights of the employer for that matter) also depend greatly on the contract of employment. Apart from the above sectors anyone can have Sunday regarded as a normal working day, subject to the maximum working week under the Working Time Regulations, and this means that in theory the employer is not bound to pay any extra salary. The sources of the contract are, however, many and varied and can include collective agreements. In industries employing a large number of staff up and down the country these are still widespread. Among other things these agreements may cover working on Sundays, the pay received

as a result of agreeing to do so and the days to be taken off as a result. There may have been a one off payment or increase in salary at the time the employees agreed to work this way, or it may be a recurring payment made to those who agree to work fl exibly in this way (‘fl exible working’ is not simply about the needs of those with family responsibilities, it is designed to suit the needs of some employers as well). Some people may still be lucky enough to command the old ‘double time’ payments for working on a Sunday. This brings us back on track to the railways. They appear to have relied on volunteers to work on Sundays and managed to maintain the level of service. However, as there was no compulsion to work and apparently no rota for working and taking time off in the week, this was an accident waiting to happen. The allure of the duvet on one particular Sunday proved too great to resist.The information and any commentary contained in this article is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or any other type of professional advice. Tierney and Co does not accept and, to the extent permitted by law, excludes liability to any person for any loss which may arise from relying upon or otherwise using the information contained in this article. If you have a particular query or issue you are strongly advised to obtain specifi c, personal advice about your case or matter and not to rely on the information or comments in this article.If you have any legal issues, the best advice we can give you is to consult a solicitor.

For all your employment law (and other legal) needs, please contact Ian Clay at Tierney & Co on 01709 709000.

Working on a weekend

Tickhill Road entrance consultation dateThe public are invited to come along to the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall on Wednesday 18th November 5.00pm-6.30pm to give their views on an Entrance Feature being installed along Tickhill Road. The community artist Hilary Cartmel will be there along side Lucy Cheetham from Groundwork Dearne Valley to fi nd out residents opinions. Funding for this project has been secured from Wentworth Valley Area Assembly. Further information is available from Groundwork Dearne Valley, telephone: 01226 740077

Christmas tree festival at St BartsFollowing on from the success of last year’s Christmas Tree Festival, St Bartholomew’s Church will be holding another festival in December. Over the weekend of 5th and 6th December the church will be decorated with Christmas trees created by church, community, school and business groups in the village. The doors will be open from 11am - 3pm. In addition there will also be a Christmas Fayre with stalls including Christmas gifts, chocolate tombola, children’s crafts activities and many more ideas and Christmas gifts.

Summer Pool LeagueThe Three Tuns are proud to win the pool league for the third season in a row despite Kenny ‘King Cue’ Bambridge defecting. Captain Danny and his boys produced some fantastic performances to secure the summer league victory. The winter league starts soon and Danny is confi dent that if his side remains faithful they could see a 4th win in a row.

The Maltby Linx Young People’s Centre, run by RMBC Young People’s Service has received £36,000 from the Wentworth Valley Area Assembly Devolved Budget to fund an “Allotment Style Project”. The Maltby Linx Forum group, made up of young people aged 13 – 19, who use the centre will use

the money to expand the already successful Forum Café and develop an allotment. This will create learning and employment opportunities in the kitchen and allotment, as well as provide most of the salad and vegetables for the café. Area Assemblies across the

borough voted for projects to be supported. “This was one of the most popular projects,” said Cllr Amy Rushforth. Andy Wright from Lynx praised the young people who have been involved in building the raised beds and the large poly tunnel in the Centre’s grounds. “They have worked very hard, some giving up their summer holidays to be involved on a daily basis. We hope from January we will be engaging between 20-30 young people on the project each week. Obviously the initial object was to provide produce for the café, but the educational benefi ts of the scheme such as learning about crops and nutrition, outweigh that.” The group were helped by Rotherham-based Bernard Birkinshaws who provided help with moving 40 tons of topsoil, as well as sourcing garden sleepers for the raised beds.

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Local Bawtry solicitors, Jones and Company, are offering a free legal advice service on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis each Wednesday at their offi ces on High Street, Bawtry from 5pm. No appointment is necessary. The service is designed to help individuals with initial legal advice to help them make a decision about whether they need further assistance. This service applies to all types of matters

including property, disputes, probate, crime, family, personal injury and also to any other general legal matters that the public may need help with. Jones and Company offer help with costs on certain matters through the legal aid service for individuals who qualify. Anyone who feels they need advice may drop in at the Bawtry offi ce, 48 High St, Bawtry at this time or call 01302 710555 for further details.

Free legal advice at Jones & Co in Bawtry

After a six and a half year of negotiations Wickersley Council have fi nally managed to confi rm the purchase of a strip of land adjoining Winthrop Park and the allotments on Second Lane. The land has now been split between the Parish Council on behalf of the Allotments Society and Winthrop Park. When the land was acquired for

the park it was thought the land belonged to RMBC. “This is an example of community groups working together for the benefi t of Wickersley and the groups,” said Cllr Sue Ellis.Pictured: Cllrs Peter Thirwall and Sue Ellis with Jim Gunn from the Allotments Society and Town Clerk Greg Pacey. KH

Allotment Waiting Lists

After a number of enquiries from readers we have to report that waiting lists are in operation at Maltby’s allotments at the present time. For more information contact Mr South on 01709 544926 for Rotherham Road allotments or Mr Constantine on 01709 813732 for Milton Street Allotments.

Food from garden to café

Land fi nally secured after six years for the community

Pictured: Laura Howard, Andy Wright, Helen Davies, Ben Newan Jack Knowles, Amy Rushforth, Sarah Currer and Janice Curran.

Local people are invited to don very sensible clothing and stout boots to come along for a clean up day of Maltby Crags Meadow on Saturday 28th November 2009 from 12pm-3pm. Those taking part will assemble in the Wesley Centre car park at 12 noon. (Young People under the age of 8 must be with a parent or guardian). Further information about the clean-up is available from Lucy Cheetham of Groundwork Dearne Valley on 01226 740077 or by emailing [email protected] Meanwhile an informal group which is holding regular meetings to improve the appearance and management of the wider Maltby Crags area is now seeking to establish a ‘Friends’ group to advance its objectives.

The present group, which is made up of nearby residents, local conservationists including RMBC rangers, Groundwork Dearne Valley the Safer Neighbourhood Team (which includes representatives of the police, RMBC Streetpride and the Wentworth Valley Area Assembly), representatives of the Town Council and other interested parties is hoping that this move will encourage more local people to take an active part in caring for both the Crags and Crags Meadow. Further information about the proposed group is available from Lucy Cheetham of Groundwork Dearne Valley on 01226 740077, by emailing [email protected] or by contacting Maltby Environmental Group on 812035.

Conservation initiatives for Maltby Crags and meadow


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“Life is full of opportunities–you just need to knowhow to grasp them!”

Rotherham Enterprise is a community-based programme designed tohelp you consider self-employment or starting up your own business.

Monday 9th November 6.00 - 8.00pmHigh Street Centre, High Street, Rawmarsh

Monday 23rd November 6.00 - 8.00pmFull Life Church & Christian Centre, High Street, Maltby

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Aspiring business people are being offered a chance to turn their dreams into reality, thanks to the Rotherham Enterprise Project’s new business awareness sessions which will offer top tips on careers in industry, at an evening event in Maltby later this month. Expert advice to people with business ideas looking into self employment, and to those with existing enterprises which may need support, will be available. Light refreshments will be offered at the session which will be held on Monday 23 November between 6pm-8pm, at the New Life Christian Centre, High Street Maltby. Three community business coaches who work in various areas within the Rotherham on behalf of the project, will be on hand on the night, helping individuals realise the viability of their plan and how their idea could be positioned within the market. Geoff Link, from Rotherham Enterprise said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who may not necessarily want to jump straight into business, but would like to learn further details about the ins and outs of developing an enterprise, and how self employment could work for them.” The session will also give more established businesses an opportunity to feedback to the trained business coaches, who will check their development, possibly arranging up to two days of intensive support through Rotherham Chamber’s business community and support offi cers. Rachel Clark, community business coach manager at RiDO, one of the four partner organisations which make up Rotherham

Enterprise, said “The sessions are not just for people starting out in the business world, support can be given to anybody, from those who may need to earn extra income by branching out into different markets, to those who are in the fi rst stages of industry and want to progress forward. “By allowing individuals to assess their options and the scope of what could be achieved through business, we hope to inspire budding entrepreneurs and are thrilled to be able to offer such a service which will benefi t the heart of the community.” A further session will be available on Tuesday 1 December: 6pm-8pm, at the Unity Centre St. Leonard’s Road Rotherham.

Future entrepreneurs get a chance to follow their dream

Over the summer, many Rotherham people will have been made aware of the furore about the (niftily entitled!) “Local Development Framework (LDF) Core Strategy Revised Options Consultatio”. Most, though, will have missed September’s equally important discussions regarding the “RMBC Landscape Character Assessment” which is also to contribute to the Local Development Framework. . For anyone who has the advanced keyboard skills to seek it out, the LCA is, as they say, “available” on the RMBC website at http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/ graphics/ Residents/ P l a n n i n g / F o r w a r d + P l a n n i n g / C o u n t r y s i d e + P l a n n i n g / EDSLandscapeCharacterAssessment.htm Why should we be worried if all the “Landscape Character Assessment” seeks to do is to fi nd what is good about rural Rotherham and to suggest how to keep it or improve it? My personal alarm bells were set ringing when I noticed that its most important plan bears the legend “RMBC Landscape Character and Capacity Study”. Suffi ce it to say that everything about the LCA should be read in the context of the Borough’s decision to long-term plan to take, from the Green Belt, far more housing and employment land than the future needs of Rotherham people would appear to warrant. The Borough has, yet again, commissioned an expensive fi rm of consultants from the deep south to

prepare a report which has, and will have, important long-term implications for local people.. The LCA team is based in Bedford and the more I look at their work, the less I like it. Why, one wonders, has the Borough not trained and deployed, for this important task, it own staff who know the ground and understand the history of the coalfi eld and its surrounding golden frame? The consultants have chosen to divide the rural part of the Borough into 10, supposedly meaningful, Landscape Character Areas. Why then have those parts of Maltby Dike’s cohesive and attractive valley, between Hellaby and Roche, been put into three different areas? The consultants’ action seems to imply inadequate knowledge of this side of the Borough. Of much greater concern, however, is that this wrinkle came to light when I found myself unable accurately to transfer the consultant’s diagrammatic area boundaries onto my own Landranger maps. It was only when RMBC Planning kindly furnished me with a better map, which showed the landscape character areas superimposed onto an Ordnance Survey base, that the devil in the detail began to emerge. It is to be hoped that Council members have also sought out this OS based map and that they will have the wit to study it and to make the necessary changes before the consultants’ inadequacies become enshrined in the Borough’s holy writ. Rotherham’s inhabitants will not be best served by a strategic planning policy based on a study which, from the perspective of a number of outlying settlements, could have been much better performed. Alice Rodgers 2009

Important Landscape Consultation Buried on Rotherham Borough Council Website

Greenbelt appeal set to go aheadThe company behind plans for an offi ce block development on Maltby’s greenbelt is to appeal the decision to deny it planning permission. The fi rst application by Davison Boulby Developments was turned down by RMBC in November 2007 after a well-organised local campaign led by Maltby Environmental Group. At the time the Planning Offi cers said the proposed development could become “an isolated, incongruous tongue of development in an open countryside setting”. They also said it would “undoubtably increase pressure for the release of adjoining sites for development” and that it was “unsympathetic to the visual amenity and environmental quality of the Green Belt”. The land came under threat again in November 2008 when the company submitted a second planning application with amended plans. Again they were unsuccessful and now are set to contest that decision. The hearing is set for February next year. Meanwhile Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has lodged an appeal against the decision that it should pay £780,000 to restore Maltby Quarry after it had been used for landfi ll. Judge Kaye QC ruled the council was liable to pay a restoration bill to quarry owners Ibstock Brick Ltd after a hearing at Leeds High Court. He told the council it did not properly restore Maltby quarry after it stopped using it for landfi ll in 2004, breaking the terms of the licence. The authority could face an even higher bill if it is ordered to pay legal costs at a second hearing. Conservative councillor Brian Cutts, whose Hellaby ward includes the Maltby site, said opposition councillors had been kept in the dark about the dispute. “It is typical of the way this council operates,” he said.

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The Black Lion at Firbeck is starting a new lease of life after landlord Phil Rogers completed the purchase of the landmark from Punch Taverns. “Despite what people say there is a future in this trade if your circumstances are right. I have made a signifi cant investment in the business and now want to move on to the future,” said Phil. Villagers are already responding to the pub, which serves fi ne food

at lunchtime and in the evening. “There is a role for the public house in a small village like Firbeck, in fact it is key to the survival of rural communities like this one,” said Phil. As a destination pub for customers not living in the village the food operation is vital. Chefs Derek Hudson and Paul Cook are well known to Phil, Paul having worked with him at the Millstone in

Tickhill. “Everything is locally sourced where possible, and cooked from scratch. We use local suppliers Juicy Fruits of Tickhill for fruit and vegetables, Stuart Saunders in Maltby provides the meat, M & J Sea Foods in Grimsby deliver fresh fi sh every day, and the game comes from the Sandbeck local estate,” Phil added. All tastes are catered for from an extensive menu, and the specials board refl ects the fact that all produce is fresh. Starters include Comfi t of duck,

Prawn brochette with lime and chilli dressing and Polenta tart with goat’s cheese and comfi t of plum tomatoes. Mains from the menu feature Fillet of sea bass, Rustic lamb’s liver, and Pork steak with mustard mash and a cider sauce or a fi llet of Beef with mushrooms and red wine gravy. Vegetarians are also catered for with Roast vegetable tart, and vegetable curry as examples of the kitchen’s inventiveness. Currently whole roasted pheasant and partridge are also available from the specials board..

Pub at the heart of the village

Above: From the starters menu, comfi t of duck leg with salsify chips

Below: Fillet of sea bass in a warm sauce of olive oil, diced toma-toes, garlic, lemon juice and coriander.

As schools commissioner for England, with a remit to be national champion for choice and diversity, I worried about the 7% of parents who expressed no preference for a school for their children at age 11. Were they content with their neighbourhood school? Didn’t they feel they were actually allowed to choose their child’s school? Or did they not understand how to choose? As parents and as educators, we should not accept low levels of attainment. Standards are sound or better in the vast majority of English schools, primary and secondary. But the current stalling of improvement at age 11 overall, the decline in standards of English at that age, and the decision to abandon the tried and tested National Strategies next year are worrying. The academies programme has already established a strong track record of success. The key ingredients of that success are: focused and professional governance; effective and inspirational leadership;

absolute standards of behaviour, learning and attainment; the best facilities and equipment; good training and coaching for all staff; uncompromising challenge and review; partnerships – with councils, and other good schools, further and higher education, and business. The National Challenge programme – which insists that all secondary schools achieve 30% of pupils gaining fi ve A*-C grades at GCSE, including English and maths, by 2011 – has raised the bar. It has also cemented academies into the system as the right solution for the lowest achieving secondary schools. The same rigour now needs to be applied to low-achieving primary schools. Without doubt, the seeds for success, in later academic study, and in lifelong achievement, are planted – or not – by the age of fi ve or six. There is an unacceptably sharp gap between higher and lower standards of attainment in England compared with our neighbours in Europe and

elsewhere in the world. That is as true in primary schools as in secondary. So I expect it will not be long before the government introduces a National Challenge for low-attaining primary schools, too. One key to improving standards at primary level is the introduction of academy chains – groups of schools linked to successful secondary (or other primary) providers. This model applies equally well to groups of threatened small, rural primaries as it does to clusters in the inner cities. A further advantage of creating chains is the ability to preserve the unique character of many of our smallest high-achieving primary schools, so often threatened with closure because of their scale and lack of resources. These schools should be encouraged to thrive under the umbrella of a chain of schools. We need to embed a culture of high expectation throughout the primary sector. There can be no excuses about deprivation or family background. That

is not to say these issues are unimportant, but they should be irrelevant to outcomes. Teaching and learning must be tailored to achieving, and to aiming much higher from the very beginning of schooling. So must parents’ ambitions. It is time to embrace the next stage of change and draw chains of primary schools closer to the nexus of improvement.

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Sir Bruce Liddington, Director General of EACT, has welcomed the Shadow Schools Secretary’s plan to expand the academies programme.Commenting on Michael Gove’s speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester last month he said: “The academy model is working and it’s encouraging that this is being recognised across the political spectrum. It is correct to say that you have to get the basics - such as discipline, uniform, attendance – right at the outset. Then you can focus on improving English and Maths to ensure every pupil has a good grounding in the fundamental subjects that are the bedrock of educational achievement.“As a multi sponsor we have experience of working in partnership with parents and communities to make this happen. Parents need to understand and accept their responsibilities as well. Increasingly academies are acting as the driver for wider social change at a community level – encouraging and persuading parents and others to buy into a better education for their children and a better life.“The record of academies overall has been very good, often in the most challenging circumstances. Standards and results are improving. Sir Michael Wilshaw’s Mossbourne Academy in Hackney, London, is a beacon of excellence and demonstrates the importance of leadership in our schools.”

Expansion plansPraise for the Academy model from DG

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The Bede Playgroup is now well established in the Edward Dunn building in Maltby. Established in 1966 it operated as a Pre-School for 40 years before being forced to abandon its original home at St

Bedes. Now over 50 children attend, although there are still vacancies. The group also now boasts a board with stalwart Pam O’Neill working as Company

Secretary. The group operates from 9am until 3pm and has a luncheon club. Laura Onion is the Early Years Practitioner employed by the group, and is the fi rst to hold the title in Maltby.

Pictured above: Tyler, Ellie, Casey, Chelsea Ben, Alex, and Warren with Pam and Debbie Whitmill.

Anyone interested in enrolling their child should call 813198 or 812750.

Vacancies at the Bede Playgroup

Maltby Crags Infants School was the proud recipient of the Unicef Rights Respecting Award last month when the Mayor of Rotherham Cllr Shaukat Ali visited the school to present the award. The school is the only infant school in Rotherham to receive the award. “We are so proud,” said Headteacher Sheila Ralph. A spokesperson for Unicef said “UNICEF UK is pioneering an initiative called the Rights Respecting School Award (RRSA), which encourages schools to place the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) at the heart of its ethos and curriculum. “The award scheme started in 2004 and is running in more than 800 primary and secondary schools in the UK. Many schools have reported a decrease in bullying, an improvement in achievement and participation; a positive effect on attitudes and global awareness; and a more inclusive, caring school atmosphere.

“A Rights Respecting School not only teaches about children’s and human rights but also models rights and respect in all its relationships, whether between pupils and teachers, or between pupils.” In the photo are the children who were interviewed by the UNICEF panel and were asked questions such as, what they understood their rights were. The school has a motto of ‘take care’ and this school rule applies to resources, each other and the school and they are taught this from foundation level 1 upwards throughout their time at Maltby Crags. This ‘take care’ motto has now been expanded to take care of others in the world, through different projects throughout the year and through their link with a school in Gambia, Africa the children of Maltby Crags learn about other cultures and lifestyles. The school also gets involved in fair trade where possible through enterprise.

Maltby Crags scoops top awardChildren and young people from Hellaby celebrated the opening of a new state-of-the-art playground, with the help of local dignitaries earlier this month. The new play area, based on Barrie Grove Play Area, Hellaby, was offi cially opened by John Healey MP ably assisted by those who will be using the new facilities, namely local councillors, kids and their families. An entertainer was also

on hand, carrying out circus skills workshops and balloon modelling There was also an opportunity to be amongst the fi rst to try out the new facilities, which have been made possible thanks to the Play Pathfi nder Programme, funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, and carried out by Groundwork.Below: John Heeley MP cuts the ribbon.

Hellaby Halloween marks new playground

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As reported in last month’s maltby.news Tesco’s Community Champions have arrived in Maltby. Debbie McClean and Corrinne Booth can be found in the store most days, and feature on the new Community Board in the store by the checkouts. They have already given away lots of cash and gifts and are keen for all community groups, schools and fundraisers to conact them in order that they can help out. Footballs teams such as Maltby Rangers, Maltby Main FC and Maltby Miners have already benefi ted from cash donations and strips. But it is not only donations, Tesco staff have been active themselves with the 10k run for Cancer research and the cycle challenge for Muscular Dystrophy when £152 was raised. Just before Remembrance Sunday the team were collecting for the Army Benevolent Fund. They also provided refreshments at the Edward Dunn after the Sunday service. There has also been a hamper donation to Maltby Juniors

Football Club under eights and nines. The hamper provides them with things they need to do their own fund raising. Tesco are also donating £150 to them towards the coach to a training session at Bramall Lane. In the Pink of Bramley are being donated a hamper to raise their own money for Breast Cancer. A hamper was also donated to Sheffi eld Childrens Hospital for Cystic Fibrosis. Halloween saw staff dressing up to raise funds, and also the donation of foods for the Novello Street Halloween Party. Harvest Festival saw them link up with Maltby Manor Juniors. One to watch out for is the Tree O’Clock event on Manor Fields on the 5th December organised by Friends of Maltby Parks and Groundwork as part of a nationwide tree planting scheme. The Tesco Champions have donated a £60 gift voucher towards the purchase of trees. So if you have a charity or community venture you are supporting get along to Tesco’s and ask for the Community Champions!

Tesco Community Champions are making a difference in Maltby

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Tesco staff observe two minutes silence

Horror and fun raising money on Halloween

Maltby Manor receive hamper for the Harvest Festival


Sport

Local sports stars, coaches and administrators took top honours at the annual Rotherham Sports Awards last month at Hellaby Hall Hotel. For every big name the borough has produced, there are hundreds of unsung heroes who, day in and day out, work at the grassroots level to build the foundations which are helping people of all ages and abilities to achieve their sporting ambitions. Thanks to a very special awards ceremony, which is now in its third year, these unsung heroes of sport have now had their moment in the spotlight. Contribution to Disability Sport was won by Dominic Hurley (bottom right) from Dinnington Racing Club for raising over £400k for charity through numerous charity bike rides, attaining the level 2 Kaiser Cycle Spinning instructor award and being invited to attend trials at Brunel University for the 2012 Paralympic team. Wickersley School and Sports College student Ryan Sharp was runner-up in the Junior Performer of the Year section. Ryan, who celebrated his 15th birthday on the eve of the awards was unable to attend as he was competing in the Scottish Ice Dance Championship the same weekend. He capped an extraordinary week by defending his title successfully. He is now the

British and the Scottish Junior Ice Dance champion. Lilyhall Y6 Girls Football Team (right) were Runners-Up in the Junior Team of the Year category following their trip to Wembley earlier this year in the Schools Finals. Another second spot was claimed by Hargreaves Services (top right represented by Ann Dickinson), owners of Maltby Colliery for their efforts in Business Contribution to Sport. Meanwhile Mick Barlow of Bramley Sunnyside Community Club (below) also took second prize in the Contribution to Community Sport section.

Local sports heroes pick up the prizes

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