KIVETON PARK & WALES
Community Matters
Dec 2016
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Contents Communitymatters Kiveton Park & Wales
The Magazine for the Community by the Community
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elcome to our December edition of the Kiveton & Wales Community Matter. Christmas will soon be with us, so may this festive season fill your life with bright and precious moments and bring you lots of pleasant suprises. BUT! please also remember that not everyone looks forward to Christmas , there are those that are not so fortunate or who may live alone, who find Christmas not such a happy time. Do you know someone who is likely to be alone this Christmas and it doesn’t just have to be at Christmas, as the nights draw in and winter sets in many older people don’t get out as much and may not see or speak to anyone for days. Why not see if they are okay or if they need any help in any way, perhaps a little shopping needs doing or even just a cup of tea and a chat could make a difference to their day. GO ON -MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS CHRISTMAS.
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December Dance Programme Sat 17th Dec Christmas Wassail Wales Jubilee Club - 2.00pm Abbots Bromley Horn Dance at the Trysting Tree Todwick - 4.00pm
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Summer Camp - Bonding Hearts
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Sporting Success
pages 9-13 Wales parish council Newsletter
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Christmas at St.Johns - kpwcdts new CEO.
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Norwood tunnel - Delighted Councillors.
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Kiveton Woodland -Care consultation Mothers Union
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History Society.
Christmas at the Memory Café by John Wadsworth The Kiveton and South Rotherham Memory Café will have its special Christmas event on Monday, 12th December. All those with memory problems are invited to attend along with their carers. The monthly cafés provide an opportunity for participants to meet regularly with other people with similar problems and present a chance to exchange experiences and to give and receive emotional support. Seasonal entertainment will be provided by Sheffield singer Hilary Dennis, and guests will be invited to join in singing popular carols and Christmas songs. And, of course, mince pies will be served along with tea and coffee. The Memory Café has been set up by Rotherham Rotary under a nationwide initiative Rotarians Easing Problems of Dementia. Trained members run the café along with local volunteers, more of whom are wanted to assist with this worthwhile project. Health professionals attend for anyone seeking further advice. To keep the café going there will be a Christmas Collection at theWalesCo-opsupermarketon20th&21stDecember.Please support us in helping benefit the growing number of local people with dementia. The cafés are at the Village Hall on the second Monday of each month, for two hours 1.30-3.30 pm.
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Fantastic Summer Camp
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hat a fantastic summer camp we had in Northumberland. Campfires on the beach and in the woods, kayaking on Kielder water, canoeing on the river, hiking in the lovely countryside and our coast and castles day couldn’t have been any better. We visited Lindisfarne and Bamburgh, went swimming in the sea, enjoyed fish and chips by the harbour in Seahouses, then topped it off jumping in the sand dunes and a beautiful beach sunset. We learnt some great card games too. The scouts have continued to be busy since summer camp and have enjoyed a weekend away at Kingswood plus an overnight camp at Walesby. Many of them are now in training for an 18mile overnight challenge walk in January and are heading out this week to complete the 5 Churches walk. As part of their geocaching badge, the scouts have set up a heritage trail and some geocaching points around St John’s Church so do see if you can find them. Christmas arrived early for the Cubs as we have been practicing Christmas songs for our visit to Ladyfield in December. We have also been working on the home help badge and personal skills badge – you have never seen such shiny shoes! Many of the cubs have gained their snorkelling badge as a result of another trip to the Worksop Sub Aqua club. The Beavers have been safety
conscious this term - learning all about road safety and firework safety, along with crafts and games. Once again we had a fabulous turnout fortheRemembranceParadeandService – we are so proud of all our members for representing scouting so well. The group is busy filling shoeboxes for Operation Xmas child – such a very small gift to give to others for whom this is their only present. Do you shop on line? Please can you help us with our fundraising? Just take a look at Easyfundraising.org.ukandselectthe11th
BondingHearts
by Sue Bass Rotherham scout group as your charity. Then whenever you shop online you raise money for the group. Every little helps. Plans are well underway for our new scout building, but perhaps you could help? We are interested in hearing from anyone who has contacts in local companies who might be able to help with match funding, skills, grants,equipmenthire,modularbuildings. Get in touch through our website www.11throtherhamscouts.org.uk
by Cate Goodlad
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onding hearts are pieces of cotton fabric which are given to both parents and babies receiving specialist care at the Jessop Wing as a way of building a mutual bond between a very poorly baby and its parents. Swapping the fabric regularly can help to get mums, dads and babies used to each other’s scent during the difficult days and weeks when they are unable to hold or cuddle each other. The idea can also help to produce the hormones needed for breastfeeding. These Hearts are given out to parents when their baby is in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Jessops. Mum wears one heart next to her skin and the other is placed on or next to baby, which transfers their smell onto the fabric. The hearts are then swapped regularly. If you'd like to make some Bonding Hearts for the NICU at Jessops come and join us on a Wednesday morning at The Old Colliery Offices Craft Group from 10.00am. We will also be making “fiddle blankets” for dementia patients or just come along and share your own craft skills
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More than 5,000 homes could be lost
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report by Rotherham Council claims that more than 5,000 council homes could be lost in Rotherham over the next 30 years. Council leader Chris Read blamed national welfare and housing policy changes, including a 1% rent reduction expected to cost the authority £638m. A government spokesman said the changes in the Housing Act 2016 would help people buy their own homes. According to the council, it must save £16m a year over the next 30 years to accommodate the policy alterations. It has said the majority of its savings would be made as “stock is sold and costs are no longer incurred for ongoing repairs, maintenance and investment”. The savings demands will also result in a £273m cut in property investment, it said.
“ I dont think the government understand the role that councils play” Mr Read said: “I don’t think government understand the role that councils play in providing housing for people and they think everyone can afford to buy their own home. “In Rotherham one in five households depend on council housing and that number is likely to grow in the future, but that’s a need we will not be able to meet because of the changes the government has put in place.” A Department for Communities and Local Government spokesman said more council housing had been built since 2010 than in the previous 13 years and the new Housing Act would “help anyone who aspires to own their own home achieve their dream.” He said: “It will increase housing supply alongside home ownership and build on the largest affordable house building programme since the 1970s.”
St Johns Rooms Those of you who are new to the village may not know St John’s, as it is known within the village, it is the church hall for St John the Baptist Wales and Kiveton Park. It is on Station Road just up from the chemist. It was built in 1905 for all church social functions as well as Sunday school and adult learning. For many years it has been home to the local Playschool as well as the local Guide and Brownie units, who have in recent years been joinedbytheRainbows.MissBrittainsSchoolofDancingandKen’s Karatehavealsoseenmanyyoungpeoplepassthroughitsdoors. Recently Playschool have moved to other premises so we can now welcome Music Tots into St John’s on a Thursday morning. The hall is available for all sorts of activities, children’s parties, dances, socials etc and can offer smaller rooms for meetings. It has a fully fitted kitchen and recently refurbished toilets. Hire rates start at £5. per hour for the small rooms with the large hall, including the kitchen at £15. per hour. If you are interested please call 07502448745
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Wales Childcare Partnership
“Outstanding”!
Ofsted, October 2015
‘The most wonderful time of the year’ is fast approaching and at Wales Childcare Partnership we strive to bring that extra festive touch to our children’s experiences here within nursery and our very popular out of school clubs! From the sparkle of glitter, to the lights on the Christmas tree, the sound of the children’s voices singing Christmas carols and the crisp autumn leaves on
Playgroup 2-3 year “outstanding in all areas”
the ground, we have so much fun in store and that fun never ends. It has also been 1 year since our OFSTED inspection and our amazing achievement of receiving ‘OUTSTANDING in all areas’. Our dedicated and inspirational team continue to set the standards high for our children and their families with an environment rich in learning experiences, where our children can grow in confidence, independence and develop to their full potential in preparation not only for school, but for life. From all at Wales Childcare Partnership we would like to wish youallaveryMerryChristmasandaprosperousNewYear!Here’s to 2017 in which we are all set for another ‘OUTSTANDING’ year.
At your Library
K iveton Park Library holds a walking group once a month, we are looking for people who would like to meet up for a walk around Kiveton and then back to library for refreshments. We are also looking for people to lead the walks. Sing and listen to a story with the Rhytimes session for children under 5 every Tuesday from 10.30 and every Thursday from 2.00. FreehealthadvicedropineveryFridaymorningfrom9.30–12.00.
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Book club once a month on Friday afternoons from 2.00. Coffee mornings every Friday from 10.00. The Library also offers free WIFI, e-book, e-magazines and e-audio books. Call in to the Library call 01909 771823.
Kiveton Park FC by Chris Nelson
Congratulations to Kiveton Park FC Under 7s (coached by Leigh Anderton) and Under 8s teams (coached by Mark Poole and Matt Plant), who both recent won the Loxley Cup and October Challenge Cup respectively. Pictured below are the both teams proudly showing off their medals and trophy. The Senior team (pictured below) have recently acquired a new kit thanks to sponsorship from Quinns Car Transport, based at Kiveton Park Station. The team are currently top of division 2 in the Sheffield and District County Senior League.
Waleswood Cricket DOUBLE Bassetlaw league Winners 2016 Waleswood SCC,s presentation night saw a well-attended and enjoyable evening with members and families and an array of trophies on show. The 1st team completed back to back Bassetlaw League promotions by winning Division 3 with the same side that won Division 4 in 2015. The 2nd team won the Bassetlaw Division 7 league going through the season unbeaten again with the same players from 2015. In the Sunday Mansfield league the 1st team attained promotion
“this was arguably the clubs best ever year to division 2 as runners up just missing the Division 3 title on the last match of the season but having raised from Division 8 to 2 in a few years it was a tremendous achievement. The Sunday 2nd team finished a very creditable 3rd in Division7. Apart from the trophies, presented by Chairman Stan Gaskill 6 players qualified for their club caps by scoring either 50 runs or taking 5 wickets. This was arguably the clubs best ever year in terms of results since it was founded in 1904 and all players deserve credit for the way they played and conducted
themselves along with special thanks to the 4 captains who made sure everyone pulled together. On Sunday 25th September we held an 8 aside Charity cricket day with two other charitable foundations and in a wellattended and enjoyable afternoon we raised significant funds to support the charities. We are fortunate to have a supporting Board of Trustees along with a hard working Committee and a band of volunteers who keep the club moving forward in improving both the playing and social facilities. We now look forward to 2017 and the winter nets will commence at Dot Ball indoor cricket on the Waleswood Industrial estate on Tuesday 10th January 2017 between 7pm &-8pm and then every Tuesday until the end of March 2017 so pop along if you are interested and meet the lads. If you are interested in becoming involved either as a player , volunteer or sponsor in a Registered Charity friendly cricket club that encourages junior players and promotes both the playing and social side of cricket then contact us on the following GenSecretary/ChildWelfareOfficerMrsSueLong01909567365 Cricket information Tom Young 07790071965 M Willgoose 07443411286 We 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/
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Parish Council NEWSLETTER
Winter Issue - Dec 2016
Chairman’s Note
first couple of years I was wondering if, for example, Albert Lamb was anyone to do with Mr Lamb who I remember cutting the churchyard at Wales with a scythe, if Fred Mortimer was related to the decent wicket keeper who played for Wales Church, Arthur Emmerson of the shop on Wales Road and if Lee Baugh was to do with Derry Baugh who was a scout leader with Harrold ‘Skip’ Waite in the 1950s. WhenIwaselectedchairmanofthecouncil, I was honoured when I realised that one of my duties would be to read the names of the fallen in war and other conflicts at the memorial service every November. The
During preparation for the 100th anniversary of the 1914 outbreak of war I was working with the history society and discovered that Clarence Elliott was my mother’s uncle who, after three months
Christmas Lights Switch-on Yes! It’s that time of year again, when the council and Kiveton Park and Wales Village Hall combine to welcome the Man in Red. This year, not only Santa, but Baroness Hardup and some friends from the cast of Cinderella – otherwise known as Nick Challenger and some of the Wales Methodist Pantomime Players, who are performing Cinderella at the Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield – will be making an appearance. The Baroness will be performing the big switch-on and music will be provided by her Grace and the cast, courtesy of Red Road FM. Children can visit Santa in his grotto, at a charge of £1 per child, where
they will receive a gift and let him know if they’ve been good boys and girls! A programme will be available to buy at the meagre price of 20p, which will table the times of Santa, the actual switch-on, etc. Each programme will be numbered, and one lucky person will win tickets for 4 people to go to see Cinderella at the Montgomery, courtesy of Nick Challenger of Nicholas James’ hairdressing. The Salvation Army band will be in the village hall playing your favourite Christmas tunes and carols. Refreshments will also be available. All proceeds will go to Yorkshire Air Ambulance. So come along on Friday 2nd December and have an enjoyable evening of entertainment and laughter.
training in 1915, went to the front on April 25th and was killed in action on May 9th. He was 21. That’s when it really was brought home to me that these names are not just names even though it was 100 years ago – they mean so much to so many people in our village and elsewhere. It is doubly important that we remember them – there are so many village names being called out. It is also our responsibility to pass on to the younger generations this act of remembrance.
Friday 2nd December
Wales Recreation Ground 6pm Let there be Lights! Activities begin 5pm
Summer days
Last summer the Mega-Active team from Active Rotherham had the pleasure of looking after over 70 children the first week of summer camp and over 50 the second. And the Recreation Ground rang to the sounds of happy voices and laughter as the youngsters were entertained with a variety of activities, including kangoo jumps, tennis, hockey, basket ball, cricket, football and tag rugby. The week’s events ended with the ever popular water fight. This is just what we like to see, and the photos speak for themselves. Long may it continue. Look out inthenewyearfordetailsofnextyear’scamp.
From Wales to Zanzibar
Following fundraising in the local community and a grant of £150 from us, in July of this year a group of twenty sixth form students and four staff from Wales HighSchoolvisitedMakunduchi,Zanzibar,
in East Africa. After establishing a link with MakunduchiSecondarySchool,students from the high school had an incredible and once-in-a-life-time opportunity to visit, live, work and experience another culture. Whilst in Zanzibar the students refurbished the library, taught lessons, including Maths, English and Science, and introduced the children of Makunduchi to a host of British sports. Wales and Makunduchi have now established a partnership built on reciprocal objectives and hope to run the first exchange programme between the two schools in summer 2018. Wales also has two former students who plan to spend 6 months as part of their gap year teaching and working in the secondary school in 2017.
Councillor Peter Blanksby A last word (yes, really) on the new zebra crossing outside Wales Primary School on School Road. The council is extremely pleased that the efforts of everyone concerned have brought it to fruition. The activities of the pressure group and publicity generated clearly played an important and significant role. People power is certainly a force to be
“doggedly nipped at the heels of the powers-that-be” reckoned with! Let’s not forget however the efforts of our very own Cllr Peter Blanksby, a long serving governor at the school, who doggedly nipped at the heels of the powers-that-be and who played a no small part in eventual success.
Oh what a night! Well, what can we say? Friday the 4 November was a very special night that will live long in the memory of those lucky to have been there. It’s been a number of years since Guy Fawkes’ night was celebrated on the recreation ground with a bonfire and fireworks display put on by the council, so we were unsure of how this year’s event would be received. We needn’t have worried. People came from all over the village and it was a wonderful sight to see families enjoying themselves and greeting friends and neighbours. The atmosphere was electric and the musical fireworks display on another level. Wow, what a display! The entertainment on the car park was vibrant and fun with traditional entertainment provided by the Lord Conyers Morris Men and the fairground rides and entertainment provided by James Holmes and Michael Whiting and his niece. It was a colourful and magical scene. Special thanks go to Tony Fowkes, Steve Chambers and Russ King, who built the bonfire with wood supplied free of charge by Michael Osborne of Waste Recycling Network Limited. Tony, Russ and former colleague John Vandenbosch worked tirelessly on the night helping to keep everyone safe. Elaine Hancock of Wales High School provided a first aid facility for us also free of charge and Tony made the Guy Fawkes for the bonfire. The roll of honour for the night could fill the newsletter, but it would be remiss not to acknowledge the contributions made by the following, with apologies to anyone not listed who should have been. •You, the residents of Kiveton Park & Wales, for making putting on the event so worthwhile.
•The members of the Events Working Group:CllrsAdams,Batty,Blanksy,Britton, D Carswell and Shaw, supported at various times by the trustees and volunteers of the villagehall,andCllrsCCarswellandFowkes who worked very hard on the night. •Reaction Fireworks Limited of Stanley, County Durham. •Neil Baxter and Andy Harker of Baxter Technical Services for the electrics. •John Leaver for providing the PA system. •Steve and Debbie of Traditionals, ably assisted by Becky and Zara, and in the village hall the two Helens – Helen Carline and Helen Phoenix, ably assisted by Cllr Ann Britton. We were not expecting you all in such numbers – estimated to be around 1,500 to 2000 – and unfortunately could not match the demand, but we shall be better prepared next year. •Adrian Street for the children’s disco. •Martin Smith, Premises and Facilities Manager at Wales High School, for kindly making the school car park available. •MichaelPoppleofWalesHighschool,who acted as official photographer. •The trustees and volunteers of the village hall, with special mention of Jean Drakett and Kate Stanley for their time and patience in managing entry to the children’s disco so that everyone was safe and fire regulations were not breached. •The staff of the Lamp & Pony lounge bar in the village hall, who worked tremendously hard all evening. •Last but not least Karen Bayou and Michelle Hart for their hard work the morning after in cleaning and restoring the village hall to its usual pristine condition. Let us know what you thought of the evening, things you might change or improve, and pencil in your diaries Friday 3 November 2017,when we’ll do it all again.
“the atmosphere was electric and the musical fireworks display on another level”
Gullivers valley theme park
“Our most ambitious plans to date”
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We are delighted to report that plans for a theme park resort on the site of the former Pithouse West site at Rotherham have moved a step forward as Gulliver’s have submitted their planning application. The family theme park company has applied to Rotherham Borough Council for planningpermissiontocreateathemepark resorton250acresoftheformercollierysite. Gulliver’s plans include a main theme park hub, with rides and attractions aimed at children aged two to 13 and their families. Plans for the Rother Valley site also include an indoor water play zone, a climbing centre, a glades attraction, and an education and ecology centre encompassing forest classrooms and outdoor learning adventures for young children. The resort will also offer accommodation in the shape of glamping, self-catering woodland lodges and family-friendly hotels. The family behind the development are also keen to build Gully's Dream Village, a community where children
with life threatening illnesses can be the local economy. Add to that the number given the chance to enjoy cost-free of local jobs it will create – up to 255 full respite in a magical environment. time equivalent posts – and it will be a real positive for the Rother Valley community.” In addition, nature trails, walks, outdoor gyms and woodland runs In May of this year RBC agreed to the sale of at Gulliver’s Valley will be available 250 acres of land at the Pithouse West site to to be used by the local community family business Gulliver’s. At the two latest as well as visitors to the theme park. consultationeventsinearlyAugust,around 1,000 local residents took the opportunity Gulliver’sDirectorJulieDaltonsaid,“These to comment on plans for the site. are our most ambitious plans to date. As our fourth theme park project, Gulliver’s A decision is expected on the Gulliver’s Valley will bring together the best Valley planning application early in elements of our existing parks plus a huge 2017. Provided planning permission amount of our experience and learning is granted, work at the Rother from the last 38 years since my father Valley site will start during 2017. opened our very first park in Matlock Bath. Julie Dalton added, “Local residents “It’s an exciting time for us now that the and anyone interested in our latest application has finally been submitted. exciting development can view our It follows over a year of working with plans online and comment on them the borough council plus two rounds of – visit www.gulliversvalley.co.uk.” consultationeventsthatgavelocalresidents As well as the website dedicated the chance to comment on our plans. to Gulliver’s new Rotherham “Gulliver’s Valley is set to give the area an development, you can keep abreast economic boost as we look to use a local of news and updates on Facebook supplychainandbringtourismpoundsinto – search for Gulliver’s Valley Resort.
Fracking offer declined On 25th October Wales Parish Council declined an offer from Ineos Upstream Limited to seismic test four pilot holes on the allotments and play area behind East Terrace at Wales Bar. The council will do nothing to risk the Gulliver’s Valley development to begin building in April 2017 (subject to planning approval) with the first phase opening in 2018. There is nothing we can do however about other landowners in the parish giving permission for seismic testing on their land, which may establish one way or the other whether this is a suitable area for fracking.
A Fresh Start Kiveton and Wales Nursery is now based in the former Sue Walker Children’s Centre, in the grounds of Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School. The nursery has an illustrious past, having been established in 1966 in the manse on Wales Road as the Kiveton & Wales Playgroup. As numbers rose the nursery moved next door to the St John’s Room with a change of name to Kiveton & Wales Pre-SchoolDaycare,andithasnowhaditsthirdmoveand change of name as well as celebrating 50 years of service. InSeptember2000thenurserywasregisteredwithOfsted and began receiving government funding for three year olds. At the time it could only offer pre-school children two and a half hour sessions. But in 2005 the nursery securedagrantfromtheYorkshireRuralCommunityfund, which enabled it to offer full day-care for 50 weeks a year. In conjunction with the move to new premises better suited to a 21st century nursery, the head teacher of Wales High School, Pepe Di’lasio, has taken overall responsibility for its running. The new facilities boast a baby room for 0-1 year olds, a toddler room for 1-2 year olds and a pre-school room for 2-5 year olds. The nursery staff passionately believe in providing young children with the best possible support to enable them to fulfill their potential. In combination with good parenting, the nursery is confident that the high quality early learning provided by the nursery will enable local children to have the best possible start in life and make the most of their abilities and talents as they progress from pre-school It is the culmination of a number of years of perseverance that has ensured to full time education and making their way in life. that childcare provision continues at the former Sue Walker Centre, after it was threatened with closure. I wish the new occupants the very best and Cllr Dominic Beck of Rotherham Borough Council did encourage young parents across the area to take a look for themselves." the honours at the opening ceremony and said, "I was delightedtoopenthenewKivetonParkandWalesNursery. We wholeheartedly agree.
WALES PARISH COUNCILLORS As at Dec 2016
Cllr John M Brabbs (Chairman) 72 School Road, Wales, Sheffield. S26 5QJ Tel: 01909 771113 Wales Ward
Cllr David Carswell (Vice-chairman) 17 Chestnut Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 5LN Tel: 01909 515607 Wales Ward
Cllr Vanessa M Adams 20 Walesmoor Ave, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 5RG Tel: 01909 770154 Wales Ward
Cllr Ann Britton 15 Street Farm Close, Harthill, Sheffield. S26 7UH Tel: 01909 773617 Kiveton Park Ward
Cllr George R Barker 13 Limetree Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 5NY Tel: 01909 773405 Wales Ward
Cllr Chris T Batty 29 Stoney Bank Drive, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 6SJ Tel: 01909 770180 Kiveton Park Ward
Cllr Peter H Blanksby 8 Littlemoor Avenue, Kiveton Park, Sheffield . S26 5NZ Tel: 01909 772627 Wales Ward
Cllr Christine Carswell 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 Paul N Martin 92 South Terrace Wales Bar Sheffield S26 5QL Tel: 01909 774199 Kiveton Park Ward
Cllr Gillian M Shaw 32 Walesmoor Ave, Kiveton Park, Sheffield. S26 5RG Tel: 01909 771317 Wales Ward
Wales Parish Council Parish Council Office Kiveton Park & Wales Village Hall Walesmoor Ave Kiveton Park Sheffield S26 5RG Tel: (01909) 515784 email: wales.pc@onetel.net
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by Rev Gary Schofield The Christmas spirit gets people doing things they might not normally do. It's the season of goodwill to all. Only at Christmas do people dig for change to give to carol singers singing for charity. For the sake of Christmas, family members will gather around the table. And even if we don’t like Christmas Pudding, we’ll give it a go because, well, it’s Christmas. More than any other time of year people are willing to try something new. So if you've never been to a Christmas service before then come along and give it a go. Nothing can beat a candlelit Carol Service and there's nothing quite like a Nativity Play. There's a sense of feeling safe and loved. Children's eyes light up with the wonder of Christmas. People flock to churches at Christmas while others wonder “What’s all the fuss about?” Some attend church at Christmas just to satisfy their curiosity. Luke 2:15-16 says that when the shepherds heard about Jesus’ birth they said to one another, “‘Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened…’ so they hurried off and found Mary, Joseph and the baby who was lying in a manger.” Curiosity is what led the shepherds to meet Jesus, and curiosity is what leads many to meet the Christ Child as well.
“The Reason Christmas is the perfect time to go to Church” People are in desperate need of good news and great joy. Every day people are faced with staggering circumstances. For many, the future seems bleak and hearts are broken. People who are hurting may feel like church isn’t for them. Yet on thefirstChristmas,inLuke2:10-11theangelresponded,“Donot be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all thepeople.TodayinthetownofDavidaSaviorhasbeenborn…”. If you are hurting this Christmas then come and meet the God who acknowledges our greatest fears, sees our deepest longings, and sent His Son to save us. And finally ... whatever the reason people come to church, they encounter the love, joy and peace of Jesus.
Our Christmas Services
Sunday 11th Dec 11am Christmas Family Service Sunday 18th Dec 11amNavtity i Pa l y&6pm Carols by Candle Light Saturday 24th Dec 4.00pm or 5.30pm Christingle Services & 11.30pm Midnight Mass Sunday 25th Dec 9.15amChristmasDayService
A new face at KPWCDT
A big welcome to Bridget Evans, the new chief executive at Kiveton Park and Wales Community Development Trust. Bridget joined us in October. She didn’t come alone, her spaniel Peggy comes into work with her and quickly got to work welcoming visitors to the Old Colliery offices.
‘I’vebeenmadereallywelcome.’saidBridget‘Thepeoplehereare not only incredibly friendly, I’ve found that they are full of ideas too. I’m looking forward to helping put some of those ideas into action to make Kiveton and Wales an even better place to live.’ Bridget is keen to make sure that the Trust is working for the village and its priorities. Watch this space – over the coming months there will be several events and a written survey where you can have a say in what the village needs and how the Trust can help us all to work towards that.
“ I have been made to feel really welcome”
The opening of Norwood Tunnel Engineers from the Canal Trust recently carried out a ten yearly inspection of Norwood Tunnel at Kiveton. At 2.6km long Norwood Tunnel was the longest canal tunnel in Britain when it was opened in 1775. However subsidence from nearby mining works led to sections sinking and, despite efforts to raise the roof, it finally collapsed in October 1907.
This cut the Canal in two and trade on the Western section of the canal ceased, but continued between Kiveton Park and West Stockwith until 1955. Today the eastern portal is bricked up for safety reasons and so for the inspection the engineers had to break through the brick wall. They used a small dinghy to inspect the 475m stretch between the entrance and the collapsed section. They were looking for signs of cracks, leaks and to assess the overall condition. A number of guests, including volunteers from the Canal Trust, ventured into the tunnel to see for themselves.
Sean McGinley, waterways manager for the Canal & River Trust said; “This was a really exciting opportunity and was like opening up a giant brick time-capsule. “It’s was fascinating to get in there for the first time in a decade and was particularly special for local volunteers who have been working for years on plans to restore the the two sections either side of Norwood. One of the nation’s most celebrated engineers James Brindley was working on the tunnel at the time of his death in 1772 At just 3m wide the tunnel doesn’t have a towpath and boats would have been
“like opening a giant brick time capsule” propelled through by legging, where boatmen would lay on the roof of the boat and walk along the tunnel’s ceiling. Robin Stonebridge, chair of Chesterfield Canal Trust said; “Norwood was without
doubt one of Brindley’s gems. The tunnel has been considered for many years as the one obstacle to further restoration of the Chesterfield Canal. To find out more about restoration efforts on the Chesterfield Canal go to www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk.
Councillors delight Rotherham Councillors Dominic Beck, Gordon Watson and Jenny Whysall: ‘We are delighted to see the zebra crossing installation on School Road in Wales come to fruition after a successful community campaign involving parents, Wales Parish Council, school governors, residents and indeed pupils themselves. We were delighted last year to announce that Rotherham Council would fund this much needed crossing to help alleviate road safety problems on the road. We know that despite the short-term disruption which was caused during the works, the long-term benefit will far outweigh this. In addition to our regular case work on behalf of local residents we have been working with residents on a number of issues, an importantonehasbeentrafficenforcement
issues around the junction of Hard Lane and Station Road. The Council is now carrying out regular patrols of the area and will be taking enforcement action against any motorists who, without good reason, are parking on the double-yellow lines.
We have recently changed some of our regularsurgeriesheldatKivetonParkLibrary, you can see the updated timings below.
We always look forward to the many festive community events, fayres and gatherings, so please let us know if you’re having one. We would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas break and all the best wishes for the New Year.
Cllr. Gordon Watson
Cllr. Dominic Beck
2nd Saturday of the month, 10am – 11am
Last Tuesday of the month, 9am – 10am
Cllr. Jenny Whysall
1st Saturday of the month, 10am – 11am
Community Woodland By Hannah Darcel Photograph by Michael Popple Time to say farewell to the Forestry Commission who have been managing Kiveton Community Woodland in partnership with The Land Trust for the last 10 years. In that time the old colliery site has grown into a fantastic haven for wildlife. The site has a rich mosaic of habitats attracts a diverse array of species including grass snakes, newts and deer with over 70 different species of bird. Highlights have included the Brass Band festival, Jade’s Urban festival, winning The Land Trust’s Gold Award for best Community Space and recruiting a fantastic team of friendly, hardworking and dedicated volunteers. Alan Carter Director, of the Land Trust, said: “These South Yorkshire sites are a fabulous example of how former colliery sites continue to play
a vital role in the community. We look forward to expanding the Forestry Commision’s work with TCV in the future.” The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) are delighted to be selected to take over the management of the Woodland. Whether improving wellbeing, conserving a well-loved outdoor space or bringing people together to promote social cohesion, combat loneliness or enhance employment prospects, TCV works together with communities to deliver practical solutions to the real life challenges they face. DarrenYork,ManagingDirectoratTCV,said “We will be working with the Land Trust , localcommunities,charitiesandbusinesses to maximise the benefits of having such an amazing green space on their doorstep and to manage and retain existing
habitats. We cannot wait to get started.” A community consultation will take place in the New Year in partnership with Kiveton & Wales Community Development Trust giving locals a chance to have their say and suggest ideas for the future. South Yorkshire County Athletics held a cross country event in October. The event was a huge success. A Run England 3-2-1 Running route will be installed on site before the end of the year so that runners can burn off all their Christmas calories. If you would like to join in, or have any questions regarding Kiveton Community Woodland then please get in touch by emailing Hannah. darcel@tcv.org.uk or call 07825 342189.
Care Commissioning Mothers Union Group Consultation
As 2017 looms on the horizon, now it the time to tell you what we have been doing since our new term started in September and what we have planned for 2017
A consultation is in progress on two ‘initiatives’ to improve patient care in two areas and your participation is encouraged. We started with our AGM in September. In October we had a talk from Julie a volunteer from Deaf Awareness based at the Kiveton Hyper Acute Stroke Services – this involves centralising care GP surgery. She gave us some very useful advice on dealing in two to four centres. An HASS centre would give specialist with this hidden disability. Jess from Kiveton Park and Wales support for the first 72 hours after which you would be NeighbourhoodWatchcametotalktousatourNovembermeeting. transferred back to a local hospital for rehabilitation. Rotherham would close other than for rehabilitation (even though it is at the The December meeting will be a bit of a social evening, all centre of the region). No one would be more than 45 minutes welcome to come and join us. from a specialist centre. For more information contact www. smybndccgs.nhs.uk or email helloworkingtogether@nhs.net Our meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month, at 7.30pm, please come along for a chat, Children’s Surgery and Anaesthesia Services will be located at a listen to what we do and most of all Friendship. SheffieldChildren’sHospitalandDoncasterbutnorthofBarnsley patients could go to Pinderfields in Wakefield. This will be for We try and arrange talks and meetings that are relevant to procedures where the child is sent to sleep or for overnight stays. members. Our New Year will start in February with a Meal at the Normalvisitsforbrokenbonesetc.willremaininRotherham.There Duke of Leeds. are more details of the options under review on the website www. smybndccgs.nhs.uk or email helloworkingtogether@nhs.net A reminder, St Johns Church has a food donation basket for New Pamphlets have been placed in the library, surgery and Hope Food Bank. They need on-going support to help members village hall. Consultation closes on Friday 20th January 2017. of our community who find themselves in great need.
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Kiveton Park & Wales History Society
A location for Auctions & Inquests Recently one of our members came across a report from the Worksop Guardian of 1911 detailing the opening of the rebuilt Lord Conyers Arms at Wales. At the time it was owned by the Worksop and Retford Brewery Company and it was stated that this was one of the oldest hostelries in the area. Alongside the description of the ‘handsome dado rail’ and ‘well-furnished smoke room’, the building was heated by low pressure heating apparatus and lit by coal gas. This new building of 1911 will be well remembered by many readers until its sad demise just a few years ago, however it occurred to me that we have very little information on other public houses in the villages. AsearchofoldnewspaperarticlesrevealedthattheLordConyers wasfrequentlyfeaturinginthelocalpapers;oftenthesiteofdrunken fights, sometimes as a location for auctions but also for inquests. In 1874 alone, there were two inquests held there; firstly in January following the death of a Kiveton collier named John Marriott, a verdict of ‘accidentally killed by a fall of coal’ was recorded. In September, the Coroner visited again following the death of a stoker at the Kiveton Park Colliery, George Rawson, who had inadvertently opened a manhole for the boiler without first allowing steam to escape. He was severely scalded and died two hours later. You may wonder why these inquests were not held nearer to the pit at a pub in Kiveton, well it appears that this was because Kiveton didn’t have a pub! An application for a licence by Samuel Caudwell in 1887 was refused, even though it was argued that there were 1300 residents in the village and the nearest pubs were half a mile away at the Lord Conyers in one direction and a mile and a half to the Station at Kiveton Park on the other. A further proposal to build a pub in 1898 was again refused, even though the area was served by 3 off-licences, which
some argued caused more drunkenness on the streets and would be better regulated by a fully licenced pub. A petition with 174 signatures had been submitted to the licencing board opposing the application, with one witness complaining that it was mostly signed by women, however,
“ The two officers were later found intoxicated lying across the footpath” it appears that the strong Methodist culture was the reason why many were in opposition to the establishment of a pub. One further interesting article surfaced during research concerning the inebriation of two local policemen while on duty. Constables Jowett and Thomas allegedly each consumed ‘one glass of beer and a shot of whiskey’ while in uniform and on duty at the premises of Henry Snowden who ran an off licence in Kiveton. His assistant had served them but he was away at the time. The two officers were later found intoxicated lying across the footpath by Mr Buskin, a worker from Waleswood colliery who was on his way home from shift – they had clearly drunk very large glasses! Constable Thomas, probably fearing being reported, struck Buskin knocking him to the ground. The Court fined Thomas 20 shillings plus costs for the assault, but also fined Henry Snowden the same amount and endorsed his licence, even though he was not at home when the incident took place. We are always looking for new members, so if you would like to join us, we meet at the Old Colliery Offices on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 6.30pm. Membership is only £12 for the year, plus £1 (members), £2 (visitors) per meeting to cover refreshments and speakers. You can get in touch with us through the website atwww.kivetonwaleshistory.co.ukorthroughourfacebookpage /kivetonwaleshistory or leave a message at the Colliery Offices and someone will get back to you. We look forward to seeing you.