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ISSUE 51
The Community Magazine for
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KIVETON PARK & WALES
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Kiveton Community Woodland
Including the Wales Parish Council Newsletter
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Sept 2016
Kiveton Park & Wales
Communitymatters
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Doesn’t time fly, it only seems two minutes since we were welcoming you to our summer edition back in June. Now we are into September and welcoming you to our Autumn edition. We hope everyone had a good summer and that the sun was shining on you. In this our Autumn edition you can catch up with the latest news including the new HS2 route proposal, find out what Pokemon Go is all about, plus all the latest news from our parish council on pages 7 through to11. There are also updates from the canal trust, our cricket and football clubs plus much more. So sit back and enjoy this, our latest edition. If you would like us to feature your club, group or society, share your news with the wider community or place an advert then please get in touch. We are also always on the lookout for volunteers to help us deliver our magazine to your door, so if you think you can help us, with just maybe an hour of your time, then please give us a ring, as they say many hands make light work and its all in a good cause delivering the magazine that is the envy of many communities in Rotherham to your door.
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The Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust have recently become a Social Prescribing Hub for the area. What is Social Prescribing? Social Prescribing is a service which is about helping people with Long-term conditions to access nonmedical sources of support within the community. This could be in the form of activities and groups, or volunteering. It has been shown to reduce people’s feelings of social isolation, helps them to make friends and to enjoy a range of activities, which in turn has a positive effect on how they feel about themselves. The evidence suggests that this also helps to reduce GP attendance and Hospital admissions, so saving money for the NHS.
Activities at the Old Colliery Offices As part of this programme, KPWCDT have started a Lunch and Games group which runs on Mondays from 12-2.30pm. We have a range of fun activities such as Boccia (similar to bowls) and tipping netball to play on the outdoor sports pitch in fine weather; and various board games, dominos, cards and quizzes for indoors. We are aiming to make these activities accessible for all, so whether you are a wheelchair user, are recovering from a stroke, have a visual impairment or have difficulty with grip, we will do our best to include you. The cost is only £2.50 including lunch (phone Cate on 01909 770007 to book a place). You don’t have to be a social prescribing patient to join in so come along, meet new friends and have some fun. There will be more activities coming soon so watch this space...!
WALKING FOOTBALL A SLOWER VERSION OF THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
Walking football has become increasingly popular. ‘It’s exactly what it sounds like – a standard game of football where players walk instead of run.’ Its designed to help people get fit or maintain an active lifestyle no matter what their age and fitness. Older people who play have seen many benefits: lower heart rate and blood pressure, less fat and more muscle, and better mobility. And it’s not just health benefits - Walking football also offers social benefits. Participants can meet new people, avoid becoming isolated, and interact with individuals and small groups. This is one sporting activity that is suitable for all.
Although walking football isn’t age or gender specific, the typical participant is a man of retirement age. Participants will often have played affiliated football in the past, but have been out of the game for a number of years. On Monday 19th September at The Kiveton Community Sports Park 6-7pm we are having a FREE taster session so COME AND JOIN US. Living the same routine year after year can sometimes make you feel like you’re going through the motions. Joining in a physical activity with a group of people your age can be a breath of fresh air, make you laugh and give you a good time. It’s a great way to get out, meet new people and feel so much better. JUST LIKE IT USED TO BE. Remember the feeling you once got from playing sport or riding your bike? There’s no reason why you can’t get that same pleasure – with activities that you know and feel good about and at your pace. LIVE LIFE. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut in retirement. A new activity is a great way to try something new and get the most out of life. Find something you like and you’ll wonder how you ever survived without it.
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ENJOY TIME TOGETHER. Retirement brings with it more free time. Perhaps it’s time to rekindle old friendships and get to know each other again? There’s no better way than by doing a sport or outdoor activity together. KICK BOREDOM INTO TOUCH. Retirement beats working – but you can soon get into a routine that starts to feel like groundhog day. Taking up physical activity can inject a buzz and energy into your life. Sept 2016
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POKEMON GO – AN AMAZING GAME – SWEEPING KIVETON AND THE WORLD Article by S.Hryschko If you haven’t heard about Pokemon go it may be that you’ve been on another planet!! I first heard of it when my 31 year old son told me he had to get a new phone because his wasn’t compatible with a new game that was about to launch I naturally groaned and said “get a real life”. However the more he told me about it, the more impressed I became. In the first 3 days he had walked 31 kilometres and chatted to over 50 people he had never met before. Unlike many mobile games, it is very sociable. It’s great how the Pokemon “stops and gyms” have been put in landmark community places – we have a “gym” outside The Old Colliery Offices and see dozens of youngsters every day coming to “capture the gym” for their team Pokémon Go is an augmented reality game app in which you walk around capturing virtual Pokémon in the real world. In terms of app downloads for Android users, the game has already surpassed Tinder and is expected to surpass Twitter soon. Amid all the talk about the game craze’s numbers, there have also been suggestions that the app can actually help people with depression and social anxiety. While it’s too early to know whether Pokémon Go will help long-term with the treatment of anxiety or depression, the game has successfully encouraged people to go outside, walk, and interact more socially. The app has the potential to benefit people who would not otherwise be motivated or able to leave the house due to fear or anxiety. PROS: It’s fun, so it provides positive reward in itself. Pokémon Go is fun and simple to play. This provides incentive for people to get off the couch and walk around their neighborhood. The game is structured with clearly defined goals and step-wise levels. Clear structure, immediate feedback, and attainable goals are all very helpful, especially for those with depression, to keep people interested and engaged. A lack of structure can keep people with low energy, fatigue, lack of motivation and depressed mood in a rut. By creating incremental goals, the game encourages feelings of effectiveness and moving forward. It’s an easy conversation-starter and can help ease social anxiety. Everyone stops to talk with you when they see you playing the game. Social anxiety and depression are commonly marked by being socially withdrawn and feeling uncomfortable around other people. With social anxiety, it’s common to feel like you don’t fit in or that other people will judge you. This game has the flexibility to let you play alone but also to be around other people, so it gives you a way out if you want it but also the option to interact with others over something you share in common, so it’s low risk interaction. As one teen said when I asked if she felt like people are talking more to each other, “Definitely! I would have never talked to you if I weren’t playing the game.” It is centered around a theme and cartoon that is non-threatening.This allows for users to focus on something that is innocent and cute outside of themselves, in contrast to dating apps like Tinder or Happen, in which people may feel like they are being judged or feel pressure to present their image in a certain way. It encourages walking by giving you an incentive to discover and collect new Pokémon and balls to catch them—and it requires you to walk certain distances to hatch “eggs” that you collect. Physical exercise is known to effectively aid depression and overall health, and the app is a useful incentive to go out and walk more. You’ll notice things around you that you didn’t before. In the game, you collect items at Pokéstops, which are around the neighborhood in places like sculptures, architectural details, murals, or buildings. There are 4 on our community woodland, for example. The blending of reality and fantasy can spark your creativity and imagination. Finding cartoons popping up in the middle of buildings and streets can make you feel like a kid, and the app allows you to create some fun and creative photos. CONS: Playing the app makes you more distracted. There have already been reports of injuries incurred when playing the game. It does put the mind into a blended reality state, in which you’re not quite in the real “present moment” since your eyes are focused on the phone looking at something that isn’t actually there in reality. I have seen a number of youngsters stepping off the curb without looking – so watch out for them. Potential criminals can use the game to lure players to locations to rob them, so it’s important to exercise caution. It’s wise to warn youngsters only to go out in two’s or more. We have seen very young children down here with their parents. A great opportunity for families to get outdoors together. Sept 2016
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MOTHERS UNION September is not only the start of the new school year but it is also the start the Mothers Union year. This year we will be holding our AGM on Monday 12th September at 7:30pm at St Johns Church, as part of the Heritage Weekend Celebrations. We take the opportunity to reflect on the events / activities we have done but at the same time we look forward to our future programme of events we have planned for the year. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month, at 7.30pm, please come along for a chat, a listen to what we do and most of all Friendship. We try and arrange talks and meetings that are relevant to members. A reminder, St Johns Church has a food donation basket for New Hope Food Bank. They need on-going support to help members of our community who find themselves in great need.
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Proposed NEW HS2 route Wales Bar
School Rd Proposed HS2 route Motorway
M1 The new route for the HS2 line through Bridge Rotherham has been proposed as part Wales Primary of new recommendations for the new South Yorkshire station to be located in Sheffield city centre - and new parts of the borough will now be affected. The previous route to a new station at Meadowhall was due to enter Rotherham Borough at Killamarsh following the line of the disused Chesterfield Canal. Passing Rother Valley Country Park, a viaduct would have taken the line across Sheffield Road at Fence and the River Rother. It would have seriously affected the £100m Waverley development site and developments either side of the Parkway before passing through Tinsley to Meadowhall. Noise impacts were identified in areas such as Swallownest, Treeton, Catcliffe and Thorpe Hesley. New maps recently unveiled show that the new route would enter the borough at Woodhall Services as it follows the line of the M1. It would affect Wales where maps show that the line would go underneath School Road immediately to the West of the M1. A new viaduct would take the new trains, which can travel at up to 225 mph, over the existing Sheffield to Lincoln Line, over Pigeon Brook Bridge near developments at Waleswood and over the A57 Aston Bypass before reaching the major M1 motorway exit at Junction 31 at Aston. Then on through fields and the wind farm at Ulley, the HS2 line would then switch to follow the route of the M18 motorway, with a further viaduct over the M1 taking it close to Thurcroft. Running immediately to the West of the M18 the HS2 route would be next to houses and commercial property at Bramley before crossing under the road at Junction 1 of the M18. Heading out of the borough, the HS2 route would split from the M18 passing Braithwell and Firsby Resevoir before crossing under the A630 between Hooton Roberts and Conisbrough.
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Whatever the season or weather, there’s always lots of fun to be had here at Wales Childcare Partnership! Lots of planting and growing in our garden with strawberries looking to be the favourite (not many made it into the bowls!) Bugs and minibeasts have also been a great interest for many children. We observed our caterpillars through each stage of their life cycle and the children thoroughly enjoyed releasing our colourful butterflies once they were strong enough to fly. Our stick insects have now begun to hatch too! We spent the warm days with lots of fun water play activities outdoors, including the children’s very own ‘car wash’ for their bicycles and scooters. In July we celebrated the end of another fun filled school year in style with our parties, disco and a special surprise for our children moving onto their new school in September, along with a special graduation ceremony. As we say goodbye to many of our children and families we also welcome many new families too. Our summer Holiday Club has been in full swing, with many children from our community and surrounding areas coming along to join in the fun activities and adventures the club has to offer. We look forward to another fun and exciting term ahead, with endless learning opportunities for our children to prepare them not only for school but for life. Sept 2016
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COMMUNITY MATTERS
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Kiveton Park Football Club
Kiveton Park Under 14’s had a great surprise at preseason training as Sheffield Wednesday Legend Miguel put the boys through their paces at Hard Lane. Thank you to the Under 14s coach Mark Barnard for arranging this. The club has again introduced new teams for the coming 2016/17 season. An Under 21’s team under the guidance of Matt Blackwell and Dave Carswell, will compete in the Meadowhall Sunday Under 21 League and a new academy team (4 to 5 year olds) have commenced training. The club already has teams from Under 7’s through to Under 15’s, along with a girls Under 12’s team and Saturday Senior side. The club is continuing with ground work to improve the facilities and is always on the lookout for any volunteers, tradesmen or local businesses that can offer any assistance. A couple of hours here and there can make a big difference. The club can be contacted via Facebook (Kiveton Park Juniors & Seniors), Twitter (@kivo1892), website (www.kivetonpark.com) or alternatively our Chairman Bob Poad (07411500341) and Secreatary Neil Newman (07951658080).
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Autumn Issue -Sept 2016
CHAIRMAN’S NOTES
The thoughts of Chairman Me! Having been to two HS2 events, at Bramley and Aston, I am as confused as everyone else about the effects on our parish. Will there be two trains an hour, seven, nine or one every three minutes? Will one semi on the north side (even numbers) of School Road go or will it be three? Will the one detached house on the corner of Cherry Tree Road only go or will some bungalows also go? What effect will this have on RBC’s Local Plan 2015 – 2028? HS1, Euston to Dover, has not been agreed. HS2 from Euston to Birmingham is still in the planning stage. HS2a, Birmingham to Manchester via Crewe, and HS2b, Birmingham to Leeds, are further behind. Now we have left the EU there will be no money from Europe. We will need 30 billion for Trident and how much for a power station at Hinckley Point. The cost is escalating, from 22 to 25 billion as an early estimate, up to 40 then 55 and now 63 and a bit. Unfortunately politicians will spend our money because they “know what’s in our best interest”. Will the Londoners be satisfied with HS2 as they will have fast, albeit expensive, access to work and cheaper housing in rural England? Will this be the final route – Sheffield will want more trains into the Midland station especially as a Chinese investor is putting so much money into the city (not the region). They should be careful as they may find Barkers Pool becoming territorial waters and be incorporated into the South China Sea. I have arranged with a representative of HS2 that after the new Chancellors’ Autumn Statement (date is not yet known) they will visit us with an engineer, environmentalist, media consultant and others to answer questions from us in this parish that will have concerns.
YEAR 2 LEAVERS 2016 On July 15, Cllrs Gill Shaw and Wendy Fowkes attended this year’s Year 2 leaving presentation at Kiveton Park Infant School and found it uplifting to watch the wonderful performances given by the children, which reduced full-of-pride mums to tears. It was obvious that the staff had worked really hard to prepare for the event and the Year 2 leavers left the school the proud possessors of a Memory Book. Andrew Krabbendam must be highly delighted to be the school’s headteacher.
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EDWARDIAN SUMMER FAIR On 26th June, Wales High School, with our and the local community’s support, began a series of events commemorating the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. Some of the men who enlisted from this area would have joined the Sheffield City Battalion – the Sheffield Pals. Their first engagement was on the Somme on 1 July 1916, when over half of the Battalion – 513 officers and other ranks were killed, seriously wounded or listed as missing and 75 wounded (the most catastrophic day in Britain’s fighting history). As one soldier later said, the Pals were “two years in the making, ten minutes in the destroying”. In order to reflect the “Golden Summer” of 1914 before the war started, the school decided to put on an Edwardian Summer Fair. This was very definitely a community event with the local British Legion, Women’s Institute, the Harthill Morris Men and Rotherham Youth Brass Band all participating. Stalls catered for a variety of tastes ranging from different types of local produce to Bluebell Wood “antiques”. There was a carousel, swing boats, a big wheel and various other fun activities. The beer tent and the barbecue were very popular, as well as the delicious cakes and teas provided by the Women’s Institute. Children and adults of all ages took part in all sorts of sports activities: three-legged races and sack races for the younger children, a “local derby” between Year 9 students representing FA Cup winners (1915) Sheffield United and The Wednesday (as they were called in 1915). We are assured that the winners in this game, too, were Sheffield United. Many enjoyed the toing and froing of the tug of war and staff, and students from the school battled in a tense game of cricket against each other. There is surely no truth in the rumour that Mr Di’Iasio’s team won because he is the headteacher! The weather was kind – the early rain blew over to reveal a beautiful sunny day, and the local community rose brilliantly to the occasion, attended in droves and stayed to enjoy the varied activities. The school was delighted to welcome the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Lady Anne Neil, and The Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Lyndsay Pitchley, who declared the fair open to the tune of “Yes, Sir, that’s my Lady”, sung by the Wales Barbershop quartet. A wonderful day was had by all! Thank you for your support.
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WHEN DID YOU LAST SHAVE? When did you last shave? How good is your tattoo? Are the highlights in your hair fading? Are the tyres on your vehicle below the minimum tread depth? Is the engine of your vehicle running at optimum efficiency with a clean or light grey exhaust? We can tell you! In recent years we’ve seen incidents of, and received regular complaints from the public of, anti-social behaviour on the recreation ground car park, primarily inconsiderate and dangerous driving. We are determined to ensure that the recreation ground and the car park are a safe and clean environment for all our visitors and staff. We have therefore decided to introduce terms and conditions for which users of the car park must comply otherwise they may be asked to leave. We’ve also invested in state-of-the-art CCTV cameras, including a number plate recognition camera, to cover the recreation ground and car park 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All of the cameras are high resolution and meet the standard required by the police and Crown Prosecution Service for use as evidence in court. With the police and Rotherham Borough Council’s support, we are now in a position to take action against offenders. The police will be using film from our cameras as evidence of the commission of the offences of careless or inconsiderate driving and using a vehicle in a manner that is causing alarm, distress or annoyance. In light of the evidence, the police may seize the vehicle. Littering is the other big problem that we are experiencing, and we shall be looking to prosecute offenders for doing it. The penalty is a maximum fine of £2,500. Police and community support officers and authorised officers of Rotherham Borough Council will be assisting us by issuing fixed penalty notices with a fixed penalty of £80 for each incident to anyone who drops litter, including cigarette ends. In the next few weeks you will see notices going up in the car park containing the terms and conditions under which visitors are permitted to park, and the closing times of the car park after which the gate at the entrance will be locked.
COMMUNITY BONFIRE Our Events Working Group has organised a community bonfire and fireworks display on the evening of Friday 4 November at the Wales Recreation Ground. The event will begin at 6.30pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7.00pm and a fireworks display with themed background music will start at 7.30pm. It’s been a while since we last celebrated Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators failed attempt to create the mother of all bonfires. We don’t claim that our efforts will surpass theirs, but we do hope to put on a good show that will thrill you all and become an annual “must see” event for all the family.
To Start at 6.30pm Bonfire lit 7pm Musical Fireworks Starting 7.30pm
The group is busy finalising its plans and we shall be publicising these nearer the time, so keep your eyes peeled for flyers and other information around the village.
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GULLIVER’S FAMILY FORGES AHEAD The family behind Gulliver’s theme parks is forging ahead with revised plans for its exciting Rother Valley resort on the former Pithouse West site. We welcomed their Director of Guest Services, Dean Kimberley, to our July meeting and were interested to hear his explanation of the changes to the company’s original plans. Following a round of public consultation events last October and intensive environmental impact surveys, family firm Gulliver’s updated its plans to cover a reduced area of the former colliery site, now 250 acres as opposed to the original 330 acres. This revision also prompted the change in the main access route to the park, which is now via Mansfield Road. Around 1,000 local residents took the opportunity to comment on these new plans at two further consultation events in early August. Julie Dalton, Director of Gulliver’s, said: “The reaction to our updated plans has been largely positive. The consultation events gave us a great opportunity to answer questions from local people about the impact of our development on the local community. “We’re excited about this new development, our most ambitious yet. As our fourth theme park project, Gulliver’s Valley will bring together the best elements of our existing parks and a huge amount of our experience and learning from the last 38 years since my father opened our very first park in Matlock Bath. “The development is set to give the area an economic boost as we look to use a local supply chain and bring tourism pounds into the local economy. Add to that the number of local jobs it will create – up to 255 full time equivalent posts – and it’s a real positive for the Rother Valley community.” As well as the theme park hub, aimed at children aged two to 13 and their families, Gulliver’s plan to develop the rest of the Rother Valley site to create a “whole park feel”, with nature trails, walks, outdoor gyms and woodland runs which can be used by visitors to the theme park development as well as the local community. Gulliver’s is currently awaiting the outcome of traffic assessments. The information gathered will be used to finalise their plans which will be submitted to Rotherham Borough Council in September. If you’d like to find out more about the Gulliver’s Valley project, you can visit www.gulliversvalley.co.uk.
SKIN CANCER At the July meeting of the Kiveton Park Medical Practice Patients Participation Group, Dr Reid gave a very informative presentation on melanoma and other skin cancers and the effects of the sun on our skin. Did you know that of the 2000 deaths each year from melanoma 90% plus are in the under 25 age group. The advice is to apply sun cream 30 minutes before going out in it and again immediately before going out. Re-apply regularly, even with those creams which claim to be once-a-day.
SURGERY DATES
Our local MP, the Rt Hon Sir Kevin Barron MP, will be holding surgeries at his constituency office at 9 Lordens Hill, Dinnington, S25 2QE
Get to know your moles and look out for any changes. If you suspect something may be wrong get an appointment to have it checked. We are lucky in Kiveton as Dr Reid is trained in this specialist area and has a device which looks under the skin to see if there is untoward growth into the flesh under the skin.
Between 5.00pm and 7.00pm on the following dates. Friday 9th & 23rd September 2016 Friday 14th & 28th October 2016 Friday 11th & 25th November 2016 Friday 9th & 16th December 2016
If you have internet facilities go to www.kivetonparkmedicalpractice.co.uk and look at the video on the matter. If you visit the surgery with proof of ID you can have an ID and password to log on and order repeat medication and book appointments.
For further details please phone (01909) 568611.
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TO INFINITY AND BEYOND You may have noticed green fibre street cabinets sprouting up around the parish. We are pleased to report that the Superfast South Yorkshire Partnership has begun the roll out of high speed fibre broadband services in Kiveton Park & Wales. This work is part of the first phase of a project costing £22 million to roll out high speed fibre broadband in South Yorkshire. The Superfast South Yorkshire project is jointly funded by the Superfast South Yorkshire Partnership. The partnership comprises of BT, Broadband Delivery UK and Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield councils. To celebrate this initiative, Cllr Wendy Fowkes joined members of the Superfast South Yorkshire Team at the new fibre cabinet at the top of Wales Road. Having access to dramatically improved broadband services, with some of the best broadband speeds, will improve the competitiveness of our local firms and open the door to new ways of flexible working, entertainment and learning opportunities for us to enjoy. Fibre broadband means everyone in the family can do their own thing online, all at the same time, whether it’s downloading music in minutes or watching catch-up TV; streaming HD or 3D movies in a few minutes; or posting photos and videos to social networking sites in seconds. It will also improve access to new job opportunities, and make it easier to shop around for cheaper services. The benefits for businesses include faster file and data transfers, better access to cloud computing services and software, more sophisticated webbased contact with customers and support for more flexible working. Even if you are already receiving broadband, in order to get the new service, you will need to contact your internet service provider to find out what services are available to you. Most broadband providers will allow you to upgrade to a fibre package. Prices start from around £16.50 for home users and £30 for a business service, which may not be much more than you are currently paying for standard broadband. It might even be cheaper than your current package. Superfast South Yorkshire has a guide about getting connected: http://www.superfastsouthyorkshire.co.uk/sfsy/ get-connected The partnership’s website is a mine of information on the new service and can be found at http:// www.superfastsouthyorkshire.co.uk
Cllr Gillian M Shaw 32 Walesmoor Ave, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 5RG Tel: 01909 771317 Wales Ward
WALES PARISH COUNCILLORS As at Sept 2016
Cllr Ann Britton 15 Street Farm Close, Harthill, Sheffield. S26 7UH Tel: 01909 773617 Kiveton Park Ward
Cllr Peter H Blanksby 8 Littlemoor Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield . S26 5NZ Tel: 01909 772627 Wales Ward
Cllr Paul N Martin 92 South Terrace Wales Bar Sheffield S26 5QL Tel: 01909 774199 Kiveton Park Ward
Cllr Ann L Togher 12 Lodge Hill Drive, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 5RU Tel: 01909 290012 Kiveton Park Ward
Cllr John M Brabbs (Chairman) 72 School Road, Wales, Sheffield. S26 5QJ Tel: 01909 771113 Wales Ward
Cllr Christine Carswell 17 Chestnut Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 5LN Tel: 01909 515607 Wales Ward
Cllr Susan Halfpenny 7 Garden House Drive, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 6SS Tel: 01909 515686 Kiveton Park Ward
Cllr George R Barker 13 Limetree Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 5NY Tel: 01909 773405 Wales Ward
Cllr David Carswell (Vice Chairman) 17 Chestnut Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 5LN Tel: 01909 515607 Wales Ward
Cllr Wendy Fowkes 7 Limetree Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 5NY Tel: 01909 772992 Wales Ward
Cllr Vanessa M Adams 20 Walesmoor Ave, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 5RG Tel: 01909 770154 Wales Ward
Cllr Chris T Batty 29 Stoney Bank Drive, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 6SJ Tel: 01909 770180 Kiveton Park Ward
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Get into bed with us !! We are looking for proprietors of businesses in Kiveton Park & Wales to get into bed with us ! Flower beds that is and hopefully take up the opportunity to support your local community and promote your business at the same time. You may be aware that Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust raised funding and recently opened a state of the art community sports park on Colliery Road. It has only been open 2 months but is already really well used with up to 1500 players and spectators there each week. The area is surrounded by beds, for which we still need to raise funds, to plant up. We thought this would be a great opportunity for local businesses to advertise by purchasing space on a sign to go in the flower beds. You can choose your own logo or wording: This can be purchased for between £50 - £80 (depending on prominence of position). They will be a robust, long lasting finish, to look good for many years. If you haven’t seen the sports park yet please come down and we will be happy to show you round. Let’s all support each other to make our village a place we are proud to live in. Space will be limited so please contact us soon if you wish to take up the opportunity. If anyone is re-designing their garden and are digging plants or bushes up, rather than throwing them away, why not donate them to us.
The Heritage of the Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Wales and Kiveton Park Come and discover the wonderful heritage of Wales Parish Church and the surrounding area. Do you know what a green man looks like? Have you any idea what a Norman arch is? What about a tub font or the very special tympanum? Our church is full of significant architectural features which date back to 1140AD. The building is a focal point for the Parish. Its strength lies in 1000 years of witness to God’s love for the world. It steadfastly remains a symbol of the continuing Christian presence in the community. 5 Churches Walk. Did you know that Wales Parish Church is one of the churches on this beautiful heritage walk. A ten mile circular walk taking in the churches of Todwick, South Anston, Thorpe Salvin and Harthill. It takes regular ramblers along the ancient pathways and bridle ways which have been used for hundreds of years by local people and visitors alike, The walk helps ramblers to discover the rural splendour of beautiful South Rotherham and the architectural glories of the church. National Cycling and Walking Route. There are opportunities for cyclists as well as walkers to visit our sacred space. We are also close to route 6 of the National Cycle Network, A ride that takes you from Yorkshire into Nottinghamshire. The route starts in Rotherham on the River Rother. Quiet roads take you through Aston before a lovely traffic free stretch through Rother Valley Country Park - an award winning 750 acre park with a nature reserve, lakes and bridleways. The route continues east on country roads, passing through Wales, at the top of Church Street. Pokémon GO is global phenomenon. It is a mobile app game which lets players find Pokémon (Animated creatures, which players have to catch, train and battle with). The game takes place in augmented reality (meaning the game combines real life action with virtual gaming) by using GPS as you walk around to find . Wales Parish Church is a Pokemon Gym. Come refresh and refuel or search for Pokemon in and around the church It gives us a great opportunity to enable people to also discover our faith and heritage. Wales Parish Church is holding a HERITAGE WEEKEND Friday 9th to Sunday 11th September 2016. Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday 12noon to 4:00pm. The Heritage Open Days are a national event. During this period many historical buildings throughout the country are open to the public. We hope to raise awareness of our rich history and attract more people to its historic site. Unfortunately it is very close to the publication and delivery of the Community Matters magazine, therefore we apologise if some of you may receive the magazine after the event, but if you do receive a copy before the HERITAGE WEEKEND here is summary of what is on offer. Family Service 11am Sunday 10th September We will be focusing on these words of Jesus, ‘seek and you will find.’ It will be a fun filled service as we reflect on what it means to be Wales Parish Church in the 21st century. 3 Choirs Concert Wales Parish Church 7.15pm Friday 9th September The heritage weekend will be opened with a 3 choirs concert. Anston Ladies Choir, our own church choir and ‘Sing Aloud’ young people’s choir will be performing. Tickets are £5 adults and £1.50 children which are available from Church members or phone 01909565811. Flower Festival The theme of the flower festival and the displays is to proclaim the Heritage of the Church and Wales Parish, local community groups have been invited to participate. History Talk 4pm Saturday 10th September Reverend Gary Schofield will be giving a talk about the church Entry is free and it will last an hour. It’s a really good opportunity to discover more about its architecture and the historical gem which is your Parish Church. Geocaching Our local Scout Group is setting up a number of Geocaches around and inside the church in the hope it will attract people who might normally visit. Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches”, at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. PAGE 14
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KIVETON PARK COLLIERY CRICKET CLUB Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club are enjoying a successful summer so far. However, there is still some hard work ahead of them with six weeks of the season still remaining. The First XI currently sit in second place in the Division 1 table after four successive victories and, with the top two teams gaining promotion, the possibility of an immediate return to the Championship is a distinct possibility. However, with two big clashes scheduled against top of the table Blidworth before the season ends they are also eyeing promotion as Champions of the division. The Second XI currently sit in mid-table in Division 3 but still have plenty to play for. If they can continue to build on their recent upturn in form they are still in with an outside chance of promotion. However, they must also keep an eye on the teams behind them to ensure they don’t get sucked back into a relegation battle. The Sunday XI are enjoying an excellent season as they currently sit on top of the table in Division 5 of the Mansfield and District League, eleven points clear of their nearest rivals with a game in hand. If all goes to plan the Sunday side should be celebrating a well-deserved promotion by the end of the season. As ever, Kiveton Park Cricket Club welcome any new players young and old, social members or supporters at the club on match days. Please get in touch with Richard Grainger on 07714205476 or richg1867@hotmail.com for further information.
WALESWOOD SPORTS CRICKET CLUB Waleswood SCC cricketers are enjoying a successful season with the Bassetlaw Div 7 team having already secured promotion and the Div3 team are currently top of their league. Currently both Sunday teams are in 3rd position so are still in with a chance of promotion. The disappointing side to this season on all fronts has been the number of games conceded by the opposition which is a worrying trend being experienced by local league cricket. On Sunday 25th September we are holding a club 6 a side cricket day with our sponsor and guests being invited along with kwik cricket for the kids along with an all day barbecue. A major concern this summer has been an increase in the actions of irresponsible dog owners leaving their dog mess both on the ground and in bags on the pavilion for us the dispose of. Our ground is private property and our goodwill gesture of allowing people access is being abused. We have a responsibility to our Members , Visiting teams , Volunteer groundsmen and their families in making sure the ground is safe for use and are not subjected to the dangers of dog mess. As such the Management Committee in conjunction with the Trustees will be reviewing the clubs policy on ground access at the end of the season. We have received comments from visiting teams re the excellent quality of the pitches prepared for games which is down to the efforts of our Geriatric pitch groundsman Bill Cope long may he continue. Our aim is to promote the junior side of the game by giving them a chance. If you are interested in becoming involved either as a player , volunteer or sponsor in a friendly cricket club that encourages junior players and promotes both the playing and social side of cricket then contact us on the following Gen Secretary/Child Welfare Officer Mrs Sue Long 01909567365 Cricket information Tom Young 07790071965. M Willgoose 07443411286 We have have facilities for parties up to 50/65 people which can be arranged with our club Chairman Stan Gaskill 07794256020 Please visit our web site at www.waleswoodscc.sportsclubswebsite.com Sept 2016
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Chesterfield Canal Trust Even though it’s still the end of summer, we are preparing for Christmas! Bookings for our Santa Special cruises open on 1st September. With a present for every child, and a mince pie and a drink for every adult. £7 per person. Santa Special trips will run from the Lock Keepers pub Worksop and from Shireoaks Marina every Saturday and Sunday from 3rd to 18th December. For bookings, ring 0114 360 0460. From Tapton Lock (Chesterfield ) every Saturday and Sunday from 19th November to 18th December and from Hollingwood Hub (Chesterfield) every Saturday and Sunday from 3rd to 18th December. For bookings, ring 01629 533020.
Finally from the Hop Pole pub Retford every Saturday and Sunday from 19th November to 18th December. For bookings, ring 07925 851569. Our boats will also be doing weekday trips in the days leading up to Christmas, depending upon demand. We expect this to be pretty high – we carried over 2,000 people on our Santa Specials last year. Our new calendar has 27 wonderful photos of the canal and its wildlife, all taken by our members. It includes 13 months for the price of 12 because January 2018 features as well. Calendars and Christmas cards are available from Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Hollingwood Hub, our tripboats, our website and postal sales. Canoeing on the Chesterfield canal, gunnel bobbing at Rother Valley, geocaching, snorkelling, hiking, cycling, firelighting, paintballing, circus skills, wide games and so much more. What a great summer term we had. We managed to squeeze a few camps in too. The whole group from Beavers upwards spent a lovely weekend at a local remote campsite – we made pizzas and cooked them in the wood fired pizza ovens, did lots of crafts, played games, enjoyed a fantastic campfire and had a great time. The Cubs spent 3 nights away at Walesby as part of the 100 year Cubs celebration along with 1000 other cubs from throughout the UK. Archery, air rifle shooting, outdoor swimming (it was freezing!), canoeing, rafting, climbing, the bag drop – jumping off a 10 metre platform on to a bag of air, disco, fireworks and of course, den building. We enjoyed another lovely weekend at Walesby for our annual family camp; the highlights being a fabulous street party, with our very own Queen Maxine and the It’s a Knockout event. At the time of writing we are looking forward to our scout summer camp in Northumberland. In July we also entered a float in the carnival at Harthill. Lots of time and effort went in to the float – and if you didn’t see Chris Smith’s fabulous kayak on the front complete with running water, then you missed a treat. Sadly the parade was cancelled due to poor weather but we won best float – so a great result! We are looking forward to the start of a new term in September. We will be taking part in the flower festival and Heritage weekend at St John’s Church on the 10th and 11th. The scouts have set up a heritage trail – so come along and have a go – and stay for coffee and cake whilst you are there. Get in touch through our website www.11throtherhamscouts. org.uk or email info@11throtherhamscouts.org.uk or phone Sue on 07974308479. Sept 2016
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KIVETON PARK & WALES HISTORY SOCIETY The History Society receive many requests for help in locating past and present residents but a recent plea for assistance from Ireland caught our attention. It was from Mr Michael Rooney, a charity worker from County Down, who had bought a ‘tunic bible’ on eBay for a chaplain friend but on discovering the inscription in the back of the bible, was now looking for relatives of the original owner. In the back of the bible was written “R. Featherstone Pte, C Coy. 1/5Y&Lrgt, B.E.F. France”, and Michael’s research discovered the bible belonged to Private Robert Featherstone who was born in Harthill in 1892 and had been killed during the Somme offensive on 20th July 1916. Robert Featherstone had worked at Kiveton Park Colliery and is commemorated on the colliery memorial. He enlisted at Sheffield on 9th December 1915, and originally served with the West Riding Regiment before being transferred to the York and Lancs just before being posted to France. He was on the front line for only a month before his death and was buried at the Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille, France. It is likely that a house clearance meant the bible was lost to the family, but Mr Rooney’s attempts to contact possible relatives had failed and he turned to the Society for help. Brenda Bradley kindly took up the search and was able to trace Robert’s niece, Joan Johnson of Harthill, and we were able to reunite the bible with her and her family Tim and Sally. The family still have several letters written by Robert from the front to his parents and siblings, in which he reports that he is well prior to the big offensive. They also have a letter from one of Robert’s friends who was already stationed in France during 1915 encouraging him to join up, with tales of how easy the army life was and how cheap the wine! We need not go into the horrors of the Somme for readers to understand that the situation did not turn out as rosy as his friend painted it. As a Society, we are glad to have been able to help reconnect a little piece of history with its family almost 100 years to the day since Robert was killed, and would like to thank Michael Rooney for his generosity in sending it ‘home’. The family have agreed that to save the bible from going into a drawer for another hundred years, it should go to the archives where other people will be able to see it. The History Society welcomes new members and visitors. We meet on the third Thursday of the month at the Old Colliery Offices from 6.30pm. On alternate months we also have a speaker, covering a wide variety of history topics. If you are interested in history, why not come along - upcoming events include: Friday 9th – Sunday 11th September: Heritage display in St John’s Church Thursday 15th September: Cynthia Parr from The Sealed Knot Society speaking on The life and Times of the English Civil War Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October: we will be at the Harthill Heritage event Membership is only £12 per annum; plus £1 (members) or £2 (visitors) per meeting to cover refreshments and speakers. You can get in touch with us through the website at www.kivetonwaleshistory.co.uk or through our facebook page /kivetonwaleshistory or leave a message at the Colliery Offices and someone will get back to you. We look forward to seeing you.
Whats on at Kiveton Park Library From mid September Kiveton Park Library are looking to set up a walking group and also a knit and natter group. The library are looking for people to not only join the groups, but also for volunteer’s to help run the groups. The walking group is planned for Monday mornings, to start out from the Kiveton Library at 10.00am and them back to the Library for refreshments. So if you are bored or lonely and want to do easy walking and meet people then this could be for you. The Knit and Natter group is on Thursday mornings from 10.00 again for people to join in for knitting and chatting in the Library and refreshments. We are still hoping to boost our membership and community use, so please call in if you want to use the Library space to run any community groups. We welcome any new member and as well as books and talking books we have free computer and free WIFI, to download ebooks and magazines. We also run an adult readers group and coffee morning every Friday from 10.00pm Sept 2016
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