Foreword from the Chairman Welcome to the 4th Edition of our magazine which is in a new format and I hope you will like it. It has been an effective year for all concerned, not only the village but also the Sports Centre. This part I will leave to our Clerk/RFO, Susan to summarise in her report. One of the highlights was the presentation of the BEM by the Lord Lieutenant to one of Killamarsh’s residents, Mr Pete Kelly on 15th November 2015. This was awarded for his tireless work with his young basketball players. The presentation was attended by myself and the Clerk. Thank you to Peter for choosing our facilities for this tremendous occasion. An important role at this time of year by our Handymen is tending to the grit bins, which, in an undulating terrain, there are many and there are more each year by public requests. Finally, on behalf of all of the Councillors and staff, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Cllr Christopher Barry Jones

Clerk’s Remarks 2

Queen’s Honour’s For Resident 2

What does your Parish Council do? 3

Councillors’ Comments 3

Your Village Needs You! 3

Poetry Corner 4

Food for thought 4

In this issue:

Winter 2015

Edition 4 Killamarsh Parish News

2016 Dates of the Parish Council Meetings

25th January 25th July

22nd February 26th September

21st March 24th October

25th April 28th November

23rd May 19th December

27th June

All meetings of the Parish Council begin at 7:00pm with the exception of May where

the Annual Parish meetings begin at 6.00pm

Councillors’ Surgeries Your District and County Councillors are available to discuss any issues you may be having on the second Saturday of the month between 10:30am and 12:00pm. To enquire or to make an appointment, contact one your Councillors directly or call the Parish Office on 0114 2472260

Your Parish Councillors East Ward West Ward Cllr Diane Charles - 0114 2482975 Cllr Alan Crossley - 0114 2486179 Cllr Alan Garrett - 0114 2484244 Cllr Sheila Crossley - 0114 2486179 Cllr Peter Howarth - 07882 118917 Cllr Tony Fenwick - 0114 2484838 Cllr Barry Jones - 0114 2485677 Cllr Royden Phillips - 0114 2514262 Cllr Harold Laws - 0114 2475376 Cllr Bill Rice - 0114 2481744 Cllr John Windle - 0114 2480784 Cllr Lillian Robinson - 0114 2482908 Cllr Glyn Shaw - 0114 2483129

Parish Office details

Parish Office Administration: Mrs Alana Morris-Assistant Clerk Mrs Sharon Metcalfe-Administration Officer Mrs Ann Price-Administration Assistant

Killamarsh Community Centre, Stanley Street, Killamarsh, S21 1EL Tel: 0114 2472260 Email: parish.office@killamarsh-pc.gov.uk Parish Clerk/R.F.O: Mrs Susan Coldwell Tel: 0114 2480519 Email: susan.coldwell@killamarsh-pc.gov.uk

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The 2014/15 annual report of

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Commissioner is available to

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Copies are available from the

Parish Office or the report can

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On Sunday 15th November 15 Mr Pete Kelly, organiser of the Killamarsh Arrows Basketball team, was presented with his British Empire Medal (BEM) after being named on the Queens birthday honours list for his services to physical education. The Arrows, whose first team currently play in the second division of the English Basketball League ,were formed in 1991 and have been headed up by Mr Kelly for over two decades. Many of the kids who train today have parents who used to attend also. The BEM was established in 1922 to replace the Medal of the Order of the British Empire. It is awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown. The award was put into abeyance in 1992 and brought out again in June 2012, for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Mr Kelly devoted the award to his family and the volunteers who help run the fantastic club. Picture above shows the Clerk and Chairman with Mr Kelly and his wife at the presentation day.

Killamarsh resident is honoured with Queen’s medal

Clerk’s Remarks - Mrs Susan Coldwell

With limited space for this edition, I trust that the residents of Killamarsh will appreciate the reason for the short article which is due to a much more professional newsletter. We end the year with the 4th Edition of our steep learning curve in the production of what the Council and I hope to continually develop this conduit of providing information to you, the readers. I trust that you all will have a Blessed season over the Christmas period.

Financial Information-Mrs Susan Coldwell (R.F.O.)

Quarter 2 period July 15 to Sept 15 (2015/16) (Monthly accounts available for April to Nov 15) The budget for 2016/17, which ultimately determines the Precept, is currently at draft stage and will be formally approved and agreed by the Council at their meeting to be held on Monday 25th January 2016, 7pm to which all residents are invited to attend.

Where do the funds come from?

Where do the funds go?

Precept 234,004 53%

Sports Activities 113,195 26%

Bar/Catering/Room Hire 62,624 14%

Precept Support Grant 25,338 6%

Other inc £5,000 from NEDDC 5,981 1%

INCOME APRIL 15 TO SEPT 15 £441,142 100%

Staff 163,617 40%

Utilities of the building 69,458 17%

Sports Activities 49,929 12%

Loan repayments 27,803 7%

Bar/Catering 25,184 6%

Professional/Legal 25,081 6%

Other inc. capital and office 24,375 6%

Building/Maintenance/Cleaning 14,020 3%

Outside 11,181 3%

EXPENDITURE APRIL 15 TO SEPT 15 £410,647 100%

INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE Q 2 £30,495

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The Charity of Henry Mirfin from a will of 4th May 1744

Sarah Poles Charity from a will of 1747

The Charity of John Ward from a will of 1669

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What does your Parish Council Do?

Killamarsh Parish Council plays a vital part in representing the interests of the whole community it serves and improving the quality of life and local environment. The Parish Council has a list of powers which include:

- Play areas - Community Centres

- Community Transport - War Memorials

- Wayside Seats - Litter

- Bus Shelters - Cemeteries

- Sports Centre - Grit bins

Killamarsh Sports Centre

Councillors Comments - Cllr Sheila Crossley

Is it true? One of the rumours I often heard before joining Killamarsh Parish Council was that people resented the Sports Centre because it put up the Council Tax and they themselves never made any use of it at all. People in surrounding villages were getting the benefit at our expense. Almost the first thing I discovered was that the Sports Centre shows an excess of profit over expenditure. In other words, it costs less to run than it takes from the people paying to use it. So people in surrounding villages are actually contributing towards the money the Council has available to spend for the benefit of Killamarsh people!

Your Village Needs YOU! At the Full Parish Council meeting on the evening of 26th October, the Council took the decision to put it to the Parishioners to decide the name of Centre. There were many different views of what the perception of the Centre is. Our current title is Killamarsh Sports Centre. However, we are more than just a place for people to come and get sweaty. There are also many community groups and events which take place here. Therefore, we’re asking for your suggestions as to what to call ourselves. Please fill in the below feedback form and return it to the Centre for the attention of the Parish Clerk.

Killamarsh Sports Centre

Killamarsh Community Centre

Killamarsh Sports & Community Centre

Other ______________________________

For information on

the fitness timetable

and facilities

available you can :

Useful Numbers: Alcohol Helpline - 08457 697555 Child Line - 0800 11 11 Citizens Advice - 08448 489 800 Councils : Derbyshire County - 08456 058058 NED District - 01246 231111 Parish - 0114 2472260 Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111 Dial-a-ride: Chesterfield - 01246 209668 Sheffield - 0114 2766148 Doctors Surgery - 0114 2510000 Drugs Helpline - 0300 999 12 12 Hospitals: Chesterfield R.I - 01246 277271 Northern General - 0114 2434343 Royal Hallamshire - 0114 2711900 Library - 0114 2485616 MP Natascha Engel - 01246 439018 NHS Direct - 0845 46 47 Police - 101 or 999 (emergency only) RSPCA: National - 0300 1234 999 Chesterfield - 01246 273358 Samaritans - 08457 90 90 90

Newsletter feedback form

Comments: Please complete this form and send to the Parish Clerk if you would like to:

Ask any questions or raise any issues relating

to the Village or Sports Centre

Advertise your group or trade (Currently £10 for

4 issues)

Give constructive feedback on the Newsletters

editions 1 or 2

Have any ideas or suggestions of articles to

include in this quarterly newsletter

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Ambiguity - By ‘Owd Tup

Why don’t all the signs I see, say exactly what they mean? Our Post Office bears the sign, which reads “Free Cash Machine”

But when I dared to try it out, I found, to my dismay, “Free Cash” just doesn’t mean that they give cash away

The other day my heel came off when I was running late

So I was pleased to see a sign which read “Heels Fixed while U wait” “Ready Tuesday” the fellow said—I asked if his sign was wrong.

He said, it’s “while you wait”, alright—it just doesn’t say, how long”

When I popped into the Doctors with a bad cold in the head. The girl behind the counter smiled at me “Take a seat” she said.

I picked one up, made for the door, the doctor gave a frown. “When she says take a seat” he snarled “She simply means, sit down!”

“Stop Children Crossing” reads the sign - I feel an awful fool If I stop children crossing here, they’ll never get to school!

0114 2487174

2 Walkers Lane

Killamarsh,

S21 1ER

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Food for Thought

Mid Winter has arrived and with the dark mornings and long evenings what's to do in the garden or down at the allotment I ask? The answers is pretty easy. Lets just sit back and pat ourselves on the back after a good year in Killamarsh! There is a saying that "self praise is no praise" but that surely can't be right.

Reflecting back to 2015 we grew and picked;

Tomatoes (12 varieties)

Runner beans

Shallots and onions

Strawberries, blackcurrants, tayberries and raspberries

Potatoes galore

Apples from our 8 trees - Katy was the best

And not forgetting the garlic

2016 has ambitions for us all, gardener's or not, getting out in the garden is great. Either a simple grow-bag for the kids or granny to plant out strawberries, lettuce or whatever gets their interest is a fine thing and something

to really look forward to.

Grow it, cook it, eat it.... Go on give it a go.

John Fitzpatrick - Station Road allotment holder