Issue 22 by Kiveton& Wales Community Matters Magazine

Issue 22 December 2008

Kiveton & Wales

Communitymatters the community partnership

Kivo-Ebiz scoop three awards

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Matters - December 2008

Welcome to: issue 22 of the community matters newsletter This newsletter is brought to you by the Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust and is designed and edited by Kiveton Creative. We would like to thank all concerned for the articles and copy received. The magazine brings you news, views and information about your locality and if you have anything you would like to share with your community or you would like to place an advert, then please give Kiveton Creative a call on 01909 773348, or email julie@kpwcdt.co.uk. This issue is packed with info so without further ado, we wish you all the very best for the coming season and hope you enjoy the newsletter.

Deadline for articles in next issue: February 2nd ‘09 Contact: Julie, Dawn or Holly on 01909 773 348

IN THIS ISSUE: 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 13 15

Kivo-ebiz: Market Towns Award RedRoad: Five-a-side Tournament The Sew-n-Sews Kiveton Creative: Training Business in Focus NLDC: Helping Hand John Wells: A Trio of Booklets Garden Update Community Woodland JADE Slimming World The History Society

Kivo-ebiz wins the national market towns award Article by Steph Hryschko Market Towns (right). Steph Hryschko, volunteer Manager of the Kivo-ebiz project said “It is a fantastic honour to receive this National Award and thanks should go to all the great volunteers that give up their free time to help with the project. Since the announcement of the award we have been invited to venues all over the country to roll out the idea to other community and voluntary groups, such as Child Care groups, Housing Associations, Women’s clubs etc. This is bringing in further consultation income for the project.

Following their success in winning the regional Market Town Award for Yorkshire & Humber, Kivo-ebiz volunteers were invited to the National Award Ceremony together with all the other regional winners from around the country. All the regional winners are shown on the front cover with Catherine Hammant, Chairman of Action for Market Towns (left), John Craven, Presenter of Countryfile (former presenter of Newsround) and Chris Wade, Chief Executive of Action for

People are better off selling goods through the charity even if they know how to trade on e-bay themselves. Although they will pay 20% of the final selling price to the charity, e-bay statistics show that charities selling on e-bay get more than 20% higher prices than individual sellers. This means you get the best possible price for your item, someone else does all the packaging work for you and you also benefit a charity in your own community. Everyone’s a winner!”

As the newsletter went to press, Kivo-ebiz had just scooped the Rotherham Community Achievement Awards 2008

Details of all the regional winners of the 2008 National Market Town Awards are online at:

www.markettownresources.co.uk/2008mtawinners/mtawinners

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust: 01909 773348

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Matters - December 2008

Redroad: Five-a-Side Tournament Article by Trevor Grosset

Redroad Music and Aston Fire Service hosted an 11 to 16 year olds 5 a side football tournament on 11th October 2008 at the old Colliery Offices pitches in Kiveton Park. Four teams entered each trying to win the ‘winners’ trophy. The teams included young people from Kiveton Park, Harthill, Aston and Treeton. All four teams were put into a league and the games came thick and fast as both girls and boys were put to the test in some energetic 15 minute games. It was obvious from the moment the groups came together that some teams were taking it more seriously than others both in terms of their squad size and the quality of their kits. Things even got a little heated towards the end as testosterone levels rose over the ‘safe limit’, but no one needed to be sent for an early bath!

‘food fight’ which is of course is seen as collective behaviour! A big thank you to the Trust for providing the teams with the space and facilities. Also thanks to staff from Rotherham Young People’s Services for supporting young people to attend the tournament. Another tournament is being planned for Spring next year, and any groups wishing to enter should contact Trevor Grossett on 0114 2939 174 or email: trevor.grossett@rotherham.gov.uk.

Harthill arguably were the out right winners even though the final game was refereed by a worker from Harthill. First and second place received trophies and all the young people who took part received a medal. The great day ended with a buffet in the colliery offices and a few team building exercises that is ‘spot the taxi’ and ‘finding your quiche’ or these games may be known by most as a good old

The Sew-n-sew’s Article by Clara Wilcox

in a selection of book bags, knitted blankets and a ‘piece as you go’ we made for the children. Some members knitted a selection of bonnets, cardigans and incubator blankets for Wye Needlecrafts campaign for premature baby units in local hospitals. Also many scarves, hats and mittens have been knitted for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal.

New members are always welcome – just dig out one of those un-started/finished projects and come along and join in one Monday evening. There is a nominal charge of £1.50 per week to cover room-hire and refreshments – you only pay for the weeks you come. Hope to meet you soon......Clara

e are a friendly needlework group who meet on Monday night in the New Village Hall at 7.30pm. We are currently sewing five sided boxes to celebrate our fifth anniversary which was on September 1st - how time flies when you’re having fun!!!! We have varied interests and normally work on our own pieces, ranging from knitting, patchwork, cross-stitch, tapestry, embroidery, crochet, tatting, hardanger work - the list goes on and on..... and every now and then we work on a group project. We visited Bluebell Wood Hospice, prior to its opening, handing Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust: 01909 773348

Heritage Doors and Floors LTD 8a Westhorpe Fields Business Park, Killamarsh, Sheffield S21 1TZ

TEL: 0114 2474917 www.theheritagecollection.co.uk

Solid Oak Flooring – Rustic, Prime & Tavern Grade Solid Oak Internal and External Doors Solid Oak Skirting and Architrave Elka Solid Wood Flooring Elka Engineering Flooring Elka Premium Flooring All Accessories

NEW SHOWROOM NOW OPEN – 8am – 4.30pm Mon to Fri

Don’t Move, Home Improve

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Matters - December 2008

Kiveton Creative: Training

raining has been a real success this year and from all of us at Kiveton Creative we would like to thank those who have attended our courses throughout 2008.

We still have places available for courses starting in 2009.

NEW FOR 2009 OCN courses - credit values at level 1

powerpoint:.

This 6 week course will show you how to create your own power point displays, useful for presentations at work or just something fun to do in your spare time.

Beginning family history:

If you would like more details or to enrol for one of our courses, please contact either Julie, Dawn or Holly on 01909 773348.

Over 6 weeks, this course will introduce you to the basics of researching your family history.

What courses are on for 2009?

This 6 week course will show you how to research your family history using the computer.

We will introduce you to the different techniques available and you will be able to design and create your very own cards.

Card craft the next step:

Our two hour classes will give you the chance to design and make your own cards, share your ideas and meet with friends.

Recording family history:

This 10 week course will show you how to record your family history research on the computer.

OPEN DAY: 17th December 1pm - 3.30pm

Come and have afternoon tea with us and chat about training opportunities.

Computer housekeeping:

At the Colliery Offices

This 6 week course will introduce you to the basics of organising your files on the computer and much more.

Digital imaging 1:

In this 10 week course you will learn how to use a digital camera and be introduced to the basics of photo editing.

Desktop publishing:

This 6 week course will show you how to create posters, flyers, greetings cards, newsletters and much more.

E-bay: Buying:

This 6 week e-Bay course will inform you of all you need to know for buying on E-bay, including tips and pitfalls.

E-bay: selling:

This 6 week E-bay Courses will inform you of all you need to know for selling on E-bay.

Internet communications:

This 6 week course will show you how to set up an email account, send and receive e-mails, use MSN and message boards.

Internet shopping:

Testimonials

“

When I joined Family History on the Computer in September 2007, I really didn’t know what to expect. I have only one cousin who lives in the North West so I knew I wasn’t going to find it easy. The only thing I knew were my immediate familys’ names. I have now traced my Father’s side of the family back to 1500, thanks to a very, distant relative who I was lucky enough to find. As for my Mother’s side, this is well on the way to being traced back to 1674.

“

Card craft for beginners:

Researching family history:

The class is an excellent learning and social experience and I would certainly advise anyone interested in family history to join the beginners class. Rita Bullock

This 6 week course will show you how to buy on Amazon, reserve on Argos, and how to set up user names and passwords Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust: 01909 773348

TRAVELLERS TAXIS 01909 51-52-53 Local Firm EST. 10 yrs Wednesday

Fully Insured

Kiveton Park St Johns Rooms, Wales Road, 7.00pm Tel: Suzanne 01909 518311

24 HOUR Service

Available

Minibuses 6 Seater 8 Seater 9 Seater 14 Seater

safe, friendly, reliable, respectable company

Wide range of

RECYCLED STATIONERY PRODUCTS made from car tyres, bananas, circuit boards, juice cartons, retail packaging and even sheep, elephant & rhino poo!! LOTS OF XMAS STOCK TOO COME AND HAVE A BROWSE

Design, Printing, Copying & Duplicating from 1 to 1000

USING RECYCLED PAPER WHEREVER POSSIBLE

Emails, Faxing, Binding, Laminating, Typing & Proofreading Tel/Fax:

01909 770648

69 Union Street, Harthill, S26 7YG Open: Mon-Sat (Thurs & Sat Â˝ day)

Email: shop@tanimara.co.uk Web: www.tanimara.co.uk

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Established 1986

M & G School of Motoring 0114 2875150

Do you want to learn to drive? Are you nervous? Have you passed your test but not driven for a long time? Patient individual tuition Door to door service Department of Transport approved driving instructors Evenings & Weekends Dual Control ADI & Pass Plus

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Matters - December 2008

Business in Focus In our ‘Business in Focus’ this quarter we look at LHC Solicitors, who deal in criminal and family law. Read all about them below.

Ian Giggal – Criminal Practitioner; Ian is the Senior

Partner of the firm and handles the Criminal Law Franchise. Ian is on the panel for duty solicitor, both at the police station and the Magistrates Court. Ian is available 24 hours a day for clients needing urgent representation. Ian has been practicing law for in excess of 36 years and has experience in most fields of law whilst specialising in Crime.

Julia Gibbons – Family Law; Julia is a partner in the firm

and handles the Family Law Franchise. Julia is on the Law Society Family Panel and is member of Resolution and is able to advise on all areas of family law including divorce and ancillary matters, contact and child matters, adoption and public law care proceedings. Julia is also able to prepare wills and deal with probate, as well as civil law litigation.

Rebecca Peedle – Family and Criminal Law; Studied at

Law Sheffield Hallam University before commencing her training with Ian and Julia at LHC. Rebecca qualified as a solicitor January 2008 and has recently made Partner at the firm. Rebecca practices both criminal and family law and looks forward to the expansion of both these areas at the new office in Kiveton.

Gary Mullis – Trainee Solicitor; Gary Mullis – Trainee

HC Solicitors have been practicing law for over 15 years, predominantly working in the criminal and family law sectors. The original practice was set up in 1992 by Ian Giggal as a Sole Practitioner. In 1999, local Harthill resident Julia Gibbons went into partnership with Ian. Julia, who has lived in Harthill with her family for over twenty years, first trained as a Barrister and cross trained in 2001 to practice as a solicitor primarily within the family law sector. Together, in 2006, Ian and Julia bought a derelict building in Staveley, renovating the space which is now where the practice runs from. Recently, Ian and Julia have expanded the practice and moved into office space in Kiveton Park on Station Road. LHC Solicitors provide a wide range of legal services, assistance and court representation on a variety of matters including Crime, Family and Divorce, Conveyancing as well as Debt, Housing, Personal Injury and Wills and Probate. LHC also have strong connections with Women’s Aid and provide free legal advice to victims of domestic violence through North East Derbyshire and are now hoping to expand this service right through to Sheffield and Rotherham. Currently, LHC employ many support staff and the following practitioners:

Solicitor; Gary joined the firm in October, 2007 and studied law at Sheffield Hallam University before completing the Legal Practice Course at The University of Sheffield. Gary works primarily as a family law solicitor and is able to advise on divorce, children matters and injunctive proceedings. Gary also prepares wills and powers of attorney.

Daphne Kilnan – Conveyancing Manager - Our

conveyancing department is managed by Daphne Kilnan who has many years of experience in this field. She has worked for LHC for nearly nine years but has some 27 years experience in a conveyancing department, working for solicitors in London, Sheffield, Chesterfield and Staveley.

LHC Solicitors specialise in domestic conveyancing but also carry out many transactions for commercial property. LHC Solicitors has always prided itself on the warm and friendly relationship it shares with its clients and the fact that it has many repeat clients speaks for itself. They hope to extend this friendly atmosphere to the Kiveton office and look forward to meeting new clients there. If you would like to contact LHC please call on 01909 510751, alternatively you may e-mail them at: enquiries@lhcsolicitors.co.uk

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust: 01909 773348

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Matters - December 2008

NLDC: “Helping Hand” Would you like a Helping Hand in your search for employment? Are you looking for work and don’t know where to start? Does your CV need an update? Do you feel that you need to update your IT skills in order to get a job? Would you like access to the internet to help you search for work? Would you like some interview practice? If you answer yes to any of these questions, we have the perfect solution! Kiveton Creative have skilled tutors to offers preemployment support with any of the following: • First step IT training • Updating IT skills and retraining • CV creation/improvement/printing • Jobsearch – techniques, practice and guidance • Letter-writing, application form assistance • Internet access • Fax facility • Interview techniques and practice

• Signposting to relevant specialist provision • Mentoring process of signposting with guidance and assistance Julie Draper, Manager says, “Our qualified tutors have a good initial assessment procedure and as a result will devise a programme for you to help you in your search for work. Our premises and training facilities are ground floor, easily accessible and suitable for the disabled”. Would you like a Helping Hand in your search for employment?

this is a free service All you have to do to arrange an appointment is Phone Julie on 01909 773348 or email julie@kpwcdt.co.uk

Looking for work? Let us be your

Helping Hand Our friendly tutors have skills to help you with the following:

* IT Skills (updating or first step training) * * Offices Practice * CV * Jobsearch * Internet Research * * Signposting * Letter-writing * * Application Forms * Guidance *

Just call us on 01909 773348 or email julie@kpwcdt.co.uk

The Old Colliery Offices Colliery Road Kiveton Park Sheffield S26 6LR 8

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust: 01909 773348

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Matters - December 2008

John Wells: A trio of booklets

John T. Wells books can be purchased from: Kiveton Creative, John T. Wells Himself and, Kiveton Park Library.

he first of these booklets is a history of the Christmas mumming play The Owd Tup! As performed in Kiveton Park and Wales over a good few hundred years with the script and instructions for the performance. Most of the older people on Kiveton will remember this play being taken door to door by youths or young lads or being performed by young men in the pubs or populated areas in the week running up to Christmas. This booklet should bring back some good memories for the older generation and perhaps encourage the younger generations to start performing it again! The second booklet records the history of the Trysting Tree. This tree appears in many of the old Robin Hood Ballads and also in Sir Walters Scots novel Ivanhoe. For anyone wishing to see the tree it is situated at the end of the ancient piece of woodland known as the Bluebell Wood on the Kiveton Road just before it enters Todwick. This book has been put together just in time before memories fade and facts get twisted. Both of these books would be ideal for use in local schools. The third booklet; A History of Kiveton Park is nearly beyond description. Extracts from this letter from Dave Froggat do the job for me:

I’ve just got round to reading your History of Kiveton, and I haven’t laughed so much for ages, it is hilarious. I keep on reading and re-reading it over and over, finding new bits to make me chuckle each time. You and I are obviously on the same wavelength when it comes to humour; taking the mickey; mixing fact and fantasy, and distorting history by investing past time with modern inventions and appliances. I particularly liked the War if the Roses touch – the Little Rows and the Old Rows, and so many of the names reminded me of characters that I had long forgotten. Alf Bateman with his horse and cart, took me back to the war. We moved to Kiveton just before the War started, and had a couple of allotments full of potatoes. When they were ready for Harvesting, Ted happened to be on leave for the RAF and he borrowed Alf Batemans horse and cart. We lifted the crop and he drove us back to Peveril Close, wearing his uniform. Word got round that he’s been discharged from the RAF. The Kiveton Bush telegraph was certainly operative back then. Later, the telegram saying the he was missing came one morning just as Mam was going up the village – she read it and then had to go to do some alterations for the drapers and haberdashers shop. She had just crossed over the bridge when she was stopped and some one told her how sorry they were to hear the news! – To make matters worse, they went on to say at least it wasn’t too bad; after all she had three other lads at home! Regards Dave Froggatt

Helloth Farm Cottage Pet Shop/Angling Baits and Cattery For all your animal, pet supplies and angling baits Excellent products at reasonable prices

6 Rotherham Road Halfway Sheffield S20 8GL

Tele: 0114 2481187 Mobile: 0778 9837499

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust: 01909 773348

Karen April Mills Hypnotherapist and Counsellor B.A.Hyp UKCHO CCC HA Dip.Hyp. Dip.Couns. Dip.NLP

£10 Discount for persons on low income or claiming benefits Free 30 minute initial consultation I can help you with: Lifting Depression Quickly All Fears & Phobias Anxiety & Panic Attacks P.T.S.D./Trauma Stopping Smoking Weight Loss Stress Instant Pain Relief + many other problems

28 Sycamore Avenue, Kiveton Park, S26 5QU Tel: 01909 515585 kam-therapy@fsmail.net www.hypnotherapistsheffield.co.uk

Paul Robinson & Son

STEALTH LOCKSMITHS Locksmiths Emergency Lock Opening Locks Repaired & Replaced Domestic & Commercial Key Cutting Service All work guaranteed Fast Friendly Service 1 Hour Response 24 Hr Emergency Call out UPVc Mechanisms Paul Robinson 07961899311 01909 771894

Do you suffer from Anxiety/Panic Attacks, Phobias or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? The presence of any of these problems can be very distressing for the sufferer, often leading them to believe that they’ll never get better. The good news is that they are all easily treatable, often in just one session. I am one of the few therapists trained in the ‘Rewind Technique’, a highly effective and gentle treatment, bringing almost immediate long-term relief. Why suffer in silence? For help or further information, please contact me or visit my website.

OVEN CLEANING We offer a professional service for cleaning all types of Domestic Ovens Traditional Stoves Hobs Microwaves Extractor Fans Carbon & Grease is Removed to Leave Your Oven Shining Inside & Out

Call 01909 564411 For Your Free Quotation

stealthlocksmiths@btinternet.com

UPVc Door Lock Specialist

SHOES & REPAIRS

Gift Vouchers available

Firvale, Harthill

CUTS FROM £4.50 Tue: 12pm-5pm Wed: 12pm-5pm

Shoe Repairers for 50 years _

67 Wales Road, Kiveton, Sheffield S26 6RA TEL: 01909 771053

Ask the butler to deep clean your oven

1940’s Style New York Walk in Barbers

A selection of Shoes, Boots, Slippers, Wellies, Handbags and Leather goods. _

All enquiries welcome

The smart way to a clean oven

RAZORS

ROBINSONS

Dry Cleaning Agents _

OVEN BUTLER

Fri: 9.30am-6pm Sat: 9.30am-12pm

FREE pint of milk a day

Family Business for over 20 yrs

Lady Groomer with over 10 years experience in bathing, clipping and styling, and cutting claws etc.

All Breeds Catered for Rotherham Road, Swallownest, Sheffield Contact: Melanie Telephone: 0114 2879347 Mobile: 07951 488339

for a week plus one pint of Fresh Orange Juice Delivered direct to your door before 7.30am Competitive prices to arrange delivery

Call MilkMaid

01909 561712

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Matters - December 2008

kpwcDT: Garden Update Article written by Steph Hryschko

ollowing the worst “summer” weather for decades, the completion of the garden gazebo is behind schedule and is unlikely to be completed now before the Spring.

This is a great disappointment to all of us BUT every cloud has a silver lining!! This means those of you that still wanted to order bricks after the original deadline may now have the opportunity to do so. More good news is that Rotherham Probation Service have

decided to “adopt” the project for their 2009 sponsorship. This means that all of their workforce will do some voluntary hours working in the garden and all their sponsorship money will also go into the project. We hope you will all agree that the quality of the construction work is more important than the speed of building.

Please call Steph Hryschko on 01909 773348 for more information.

Community Woodland Article written by Dougie MacTaggart

ummer has been and gone and although it was not as warm and sunny, as some would have wished, the wildlife seen on Kiveton Community Woodland has been quite spectacular. Butterflies, such as the Peacock (Inachis io) and Speckled wood (Pararge aegeria), were plentiful, and Common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) dragons flitted around on warmer days. Skylarks (Alauda arvensis) “larked” over the conservation grassland at the top of the site where wildflowers such as Bird’s-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) and Tufted vetch (Vicia cracca) added a splash of colour.

booking onto them than in previous years but regrettably the inclement weather put a number of people off and only two of the four events were supported. The events programme for 2009 is presently being drafted and should be available to the public from early-January. Copies will be available from the library and schools in the local area will be given copies for children to take home with them.

Wildlife activity on site is now slowing down readying for winter when the conservation of energy in the face of dwindling food supplies, is paramount to survival. We all enjoy a bit of snow but I hope that the winter is not too unkind to our wildlife and that all survive until spring. It is a pleasure to see so many local people out and about in “their” woodland and encouraging that the number of younger visitors appears to be increasing. Throughout the summer, various community groups have visited the woodland. The Buggyfit mums enjoy their weekly sessions (meet at Colliery Road entrance 1pm every Friday), pupils from Kiveton Park Infant School took part in a mini-beast hunt, and the Kiveton Brownies had an evening guided walk around the site. The programmed summer holiday events had more people

Latest update on the stone and memorial plaque is that the stone-mason has accepted the contract and we are now waiting on him to tell us when he can start. The work will take approximately one week. There have recently been a number of incidents of criminal damage on site particularly around the Amphitheatre. If you see this or any other illegal activity on site, please report it to the police on 01142 202020. On no account should you approach or engage with the perpetrators. If you wish to discuss Ranger led environmental education and recreation events in the woodland or have any complaints, queries or observations regarding Kiveton Community Woodland, then please call the Forestry Commission on:

Tel: 01623 822447 or e-mail sherwood.fdo@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust: 01909 773348

W IN

(e m ai lf re eu til ity te rm s@ uw dc .c o. uk

on s)

pr iz M FR EE ne e d on U w c ra thl TI u w y L I st f TI om or ES e a r ll fo FO s r te R rm A s an d YE co nd A iti R ! o

Distributors Wanted

Unlimited Savings!

just think...

To participate in the fastest growing markets in the UK!

save money on all your

Home Phone

utilities...

Mobile Phone

£££’s cheaper and only one bill to pay.

For full details:

Internet services

Broadband & Call Packages

Electricity

promotions • Up-front customer gathering bonuses Full or part time • • No stock to carry or targets to meet • Generous on-going commission • Full training and support

Electricity

Internet services

Mobile phones

Gas

Freephone

• Fantastic incentives and

Gas

Broadband, line rental & call packages

Home phones

Plus! Now you

can Slash Your Phone

Bill

with unlimited FREE calls to anyone in the UK!

01909 774973

www.telecomplus.org.uk/leebrook

OFFICES TO LET ***STARTING FROM JUST £24 PER WEEK***

Various sizes available from 80 sq ft - 398 sq ft A total of 1,117 sq ft at £18 per sq ft per year Ideal for small and start-up businesses Rent includes: intenance utilities - cleaning - building ma Excludes business rates

20% discount for charities or groups with charitable aims Excellent motorway and Railway links For more information please contact Stephanie Hryschko on 01909 773348, or email trustees@kpwcdt.co.uk

An income you can bank on!

For full details:

01909 774973

www.telecomplus.org.uk/leebrook

Emergency Drive Repairs

Problems with your Block Paving? • Pressure Cleaning? • Sealing? • Re-sanding? • Sunken areas? • Re-shape/extending for more vehicles? • General refurbishments needed? • Need advice?

Call to ask about our Eco-friendly solutions For all your Driveway needs or any

Emergency Drive Repairs, Call Gary or Ken on 07977233485 The Right One! or e-mail edriveway@aol.com

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Matters - December 2008

JADE

Article Written by John Skegg

The centre is open to everyone and provides a wide range of services from free internet access , IT training and support, DJ and music technology training, job search and pretty much anything else people may need help with. Now the holidays season is over Jade will be providing after school sessions Tuesday to Thursday 5.30 – 8.30pm and will be open most week days to adults from lunch time onwards. Jade is a not for profit organisation providing charitable activities. It has been set up and is run by young people. The aim of the project is to provide positive activities for young people. If anyone would like further details please don’t hesitate to contact Sam or John on 01909 515912, or emai: jadehq@btconnect.com

oung people from the Kiveton area have had a fantastic summer holiday this year thanks to the provision of activities at the Jade young people’s drop in centre. The centre has seen over 50 young people per day attending to participate in DJ and Music technology activities and informal sessions where young people can relax and play xbox360 or surf the net.

Slimming world

Article written by Susan Moyle

WOMAN OF THE YEAR IS TREATED TO PAMPER SESSION

iveton Park Slimming World member, Jennifer Hallam, was delighted to be voted by fellow slimmers as their Group’s Woman of the Year. She had an extra surprise when the owner of local beauty salon, Joanna Louise, presented her with a certificate and also a voucher for a three hour pampering session. Slimming World Consultant, Suzanne Moyle, explains why Jennifer was a popular choice with the group which is held on Wednesday evenings, at St Johns Hall, a few doors up from Joanna Louise Beauty Salon. “As Jennifer’s weight has decreased we have seen her confidence and self esteem increase. Jennifer is a social team member and voluntarily helps me in group and is definitely an inspiration to other members.” Jennifer chose from a wide variety of beauty treatments from stone therapy to manicures, massages to facials using products from the Dermatological range. Joanna Louise, who the salon is named after, kindly offered the beauty treatments after being impressed by Jennifer’s weight loss. “Losing over three stones is a fantastic achievement and hopefully after her treatments

she will not only look great but feel great too!” Jennifer thoroughly enjoyed her pampering session which included an eyebrow shape and facial. “It is heaven!” She exclaims. “I still have further to go with my weight loss but I am never hungry and as no food is banned I am sure I will do it.” To help her, Jennifer buys a Slimming World Countdown where she saves money by paying for classes in advance. “It means I always go to group, even when I am struggling. Everyone is so friendly and supportive they help me get straight back on track for the following week. Having this special treat from Joanna Louise has definitely motivated me even more!”

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust: 01909 773348

Large Van Hire + Driver FOR HIRE on an hourly, half or full day basis.

Contact Alan or Andy on 01909 563743 or 07970 155124

Daycare St Johns Rooms, Wales Road, Kiveton Park

Alongside our existing Day Care

Separate 0 - 1yrs & 1 - 2yrs Rooms Now Available OFSTED Registered 0 - Under 5’s Very Competitive Full Day Care for less than £30 Now Offering Half Day! Fully Qualified Staff For more information contact 0779 0661 797 or call in

Supported By YRCC

Whatever reason… I will choose a hospital with the lowest superbugs rate

FULLER MONTY 60 Wales Road, Kiveton Park

Outside Catering Available :

*Buffets* *Business Lunches* *Parties* *Bookings taken for fisherman’s breakfasts on Match Days*

…it’s your choice For more information, ask your GP Practice or visit our website.

www.nhs.uk

01909 515360

Kiveton Park & Wales Community Matters - December 2008

The History society www.kivetonwaleshistory.co.uk

t’s been a couple of really busy months for the History Society, which have seen much happening and some excellent meetings. Lots is planned over coming months.

In September, the Colliery Offices were filled when a Medieval Barber Surgeon came to visit. He demonstrated all manner of gruesome techniques and methods. It’s astonishing that these were meant to make people better! Our thanks to Knights in Battle for providing the speaker for this meeting. Finningley Lodge held an excellent history evening recently. Dozens of people attended, reminisced and enjoyed historical music and entertainment. The museum displays were very impressive. The History Society were pleased to be invited and enjoyed giving a photographic presentation about the history of the area, which meandered eastwards from the former Waleswood Colliery all the way to Hard Lane Corner.

of Kiveton volunteer Walter Blackwell. We’re proud to announce the inauguration of the Kiveton Park and Wales History Prize, which is to be awarded each year to the pupil who achieves most in the field of historical study at Wales High School. Created and sponsored by the History Society, the prize takes the form of an engraved trophy and a book voucher. The prize winner for 2009 will be announced soon. Much is planned over coming months. Our Christmas do is happening in early December and we look forward to a blue plaque being installed at Kiveton Village Hall to honour local famous football manager Herbert Chapman. Visitors to our website will see major updates coming online. We’ve spent months putting together descriptions and historical interpretation for the hundreds of photographs already on the site. These will start to be uploaded shortly. If you have any information about the photographs email kivetonwaleshistory@yahoo.co.uk. Next November we will publish a book devoted to the experiences of Kiveton and Wales in both the wars. Get in contact with us if you have any documents, objects, family stories or memories about local experiences. There will be some excellent trips in 2009 and of course our normal regular meetings with a variety of speakers and entertainments. Our next meeting is 15 January at 6.30pm at the Colliery Offices.

Part of one of the museum displays created by Finningly Lodge for their recent history evening Our November meeting saw the History Society and many guests meet at Kiveton Meadows School. Our appreciation goes to those who took part. Mari Godfrey, Leri Morton, Betty Quinton and Eric Chambers all spoke about their research into the experiences of their descendents who served in the trenches of the First World War. Combined with a photographic presentation about the Kiveton and Wales Lads who died during the conflict, it made for a powerful evening. Here Betty Quinton reads an extract from Serving with the Colours, the war-time diaries

History Society members Marie Watson, Arthur Whiteway and Arthur Fitton discuss the wartime experiences of the Kiveton and Wales Lads The History Society has received thanks, which we pass on to all those who have contributed to our work over the last year, for the monies we have presented to local charities and good causes. We can only continue our work to record and share the history of this area with your support. If you would like to join the History Society, buy any local history books, contribute memories and photographs or take part in our activities please ring 01909 773712 or email kivetonwaleshistory@yahoo.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you and remember, the new Kiveton Park and Wales Historical Calendar 2009 is available now: buy yours from the Library, the Old Colliery Offices or contact the History Society! Kiveton Park & Wales Community Development Trust: 01909 773348

31 Station Road Kiveton Park Sheffield S26 6QP

Professional Legal Advice...

...From your friendly, high street solicitors

• Criminal Matters • Divorce and Finance Matters • Children law including local authority care proceedings • Wills and probate • Residential and commercial conveyancing • Civil law

15% Discount on Wills and Conveyancing 20 min FREE consultation Tel: 01909 510751 E-mail: enquiries@lhcsolicitors.co.uk Website: lhcsolicitors.co.uk This firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority