Melbourne Village Voice June 2011 by Village Voice

Village Voice No 223 June 2011

Melbourne & District

FARMER CRUSHED BY HALF-TON COW by DAVID BELLIS

FARMER David Lucas suffered a broken arm, cracked ribs and severe bruising when a half-ton cow trampled on him.

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David, 58, was loading heifers into a lorry, when the last beast turned on both him and the lorry driver. The incident happened at Lodge Farm, Kings Newton, where Mr Lucas helps out on the farm run by Carol Hames. The cows were being transferred to a farm in Staffordshire. The animal knocked David to the ground and trampled on him, resulting in multiple fractures of one forearm, severe bruising and several cracked ribs. David said: “It’s one of those things that happen on farms.” But an animal weighing not very short of half a ton trampling on a man is very serious. The lorry driver sustained extensive bruising, but was able to distract the beast, allowing David to clamber away. The air ambulance was called because there is always the danger of spinal damage in incidents like this. David was taken direct to the helipad at the Derby Royal Hospital and received “ marvellous care”. He said later: “I could not have received better care and attention anywhere. I would like to thank everyone who helped me and especially to the staff and the surgeons for their expert treatment.” David (pictured) is now recovering well, with metal pins in his arm, although the cracked ribs have given him some painful nights. Bob, the lorry driver from Staffordshire, was taken to hospital but was allowed to go home later, although he had suffered severe bruising. Mr Lucas says he expects to be well enough to tackle the harvest by early July. He manages Lodge Farm, run by Mrs Hames, and is the uncle of Carol Hames' son Edward, aged 16. After the untimely death of Edward's father, Richard Hames, David volunteered to help manage the farm until Edward was old enough to run it for his mother.

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Heritage centre opens its doors – Page 7 THE MISS Melbourne 2011 event at the RBL Royal Suite was an outstanding success with over 150 people attending and an incredible 49 entrants, reputedly the best ever. The selection of Miss Melbourne and her attendants was made by an independent panel with no Melbourne connections. The entrants had to face a question and answer session in groups of 10 interspersed with dancing to the disco. The final selection for Miss Melbourne was Rebecca Henshaw, 17. Rebecca and the attendants each received a tiara, flowers and a pendant necklace plus the trophy to be held for a year by Rebecca.

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Everyone is now looking forward to Carnival day on July 9 when they will take part in the procession behind Norman and Rosemary Jackson, who – as this year’s guests of honour – will open the Carnival. Tracy Ridley, who organised the event, was thrilled with the turnout and the success of the occasion: “It couldn‘t have been better. Thanks to everyone who helped in some way and to Davidsons who sponsored the event.” Pictured are (back row) Philippa Jackson, 15, Shannon Crawford, 13; (front row) Katie Dolman, 9, Megan Minifie, 5, Rebecca Henshaw, Neve Thompson, 5, and Darcey Milton, 8.

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Gardens bonanza

KINGS Newton Diamond Jubilee committee organised a visit to Elvaston Castle when Head Gardener Peter Hogg hosted the group of 32 and led them on an informative and enjoyable talking tour of the gardens. He also used photographs to illustrate how the gardens had looked in the past. The tour finished in the walled garden before retiring for tea and cakes. Peter is one of five gardeners currently engaged at Elvaston, a far cry from the 93 gardeners employed in the castle’s heyday.

FOR THE first time ever, the garden gates at the National Trust's Calke Abbey are being unlatched seven days a week throughout the whole 2011 season. Everyone can enjoy the glory of the ancient walled gardens, the Auricula Theatre's quirkiness, the charm of the Orangery and the sights and smells in the kitchen gardens on any day they choose from 12.30-5pm. Philip Bittner, Assistant Property Manager at Calke Abbey, said: "In the past, we have traditionally only opened the gardens during days when the house is open, but as the gardens are so special and worthy of a visit in their own right, we're unlatching the gates on Thursdays and Fridays, when the house is closed, so that they can be visited seven days a week." Each season brings a new wave of colour to the gardens. A fine display of old fashioned pelargoniums are currently performing in the Auricula Theatre while the sweet pea borders are developing well for a good show throughout the Summer. Even the dry weather hasn’t disrupted the lower kitchen garden, which is already looking good enough to eat.

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SUMMER is almost upon us – and the best way of celebrating is to make sure you're at the Melbourne Carnival on July 9. This year's event promises to be better than ever with new stalls mingling with old favourites, a glamorous film and TV theme, and what promises to be a spectacular procession featuring the The Ambassadors Showband of Borrowash. And, even more importantly, with a greater number of sponsors on board than in previous years, more worthy Melbourne causes are set to benefit. “Three thousand people came to last

year's carnival – let's see if we can get even more people to come along this year,” says chairman Rose Minifie. The annual best dressed shop window competition will be judged in the week running up to the day by last year’s winners Flaxen Hair. Visitors can expect children's rides, candy floss, Wayne Spiers' hog roast, an ice cream van, and a wander round more than 30 stalls. Performing on the stage will be Oakden School of Dancing, Melbourne Town Band, pupils from Melbourne’s Infant and Junior schools, and a Pet Shop Boys tribute band.

“It's a good way for the whole community to get together,” says secretary Gemma Bettelley, on the committee for the first time. “It's a great day out for all ages, for friends, for young and old – there's something for everybody.” There is still time to get involved with this year’s carnival. Anyone interested in running a stall or creating a procession float should contact Rose on 07795 362936. Programmes will be on sale in the two weeks before the carnival at various places around town, priced at £2.50.

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Hall’s going well for roof work project

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THE VIEW from the roof of Melbourne Hall is quite splendid and breathtaking. It is also a view that only a few people have been able to experience. I was delighted when invited to join a small group to climb the scaffolding to inspect the progress being made on the reroofing of the hall and also enjoy the magnificent panoramic view. The group was greeted by Gill Weston and welcomed on behalf of Lord Ralph, who explained that the invitation was to enable us to look at the work completed so far and see the contrast to the work still to be undertaken. Local Master Builder Alan Staley, who has the contract for the job, led the party up to the roof, and was suitably proud of the achievement he and his team of skilled craftsmen have made since starting the project last September. With a completion target for phase one and to be in a position to commence phase two by May 3, there was no slack in the programme schedule. Alan said: "The date had to be achieved to conform to the licence agreement from Natural England with respect to bats and the mating season. "If the bats returned to roost before phase one was completed, the site would be forced to close until September with significant financial implications and a reputation to consider." Of course things did not go quite to plan when far more structural work than envisaged was uncovered. The additional work required and the sub zero temperatures experienced during the winter months – minus 12 degrees was not uncommon – created a delay of seven weeks. With a lot of hard work by all the team aided by a long period of consistent fine weather, Alan and his team managed to catch up and complete on time. A

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Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 UP ON THE ROOF ... Front row (l-r) Neil Bullen, Jim Stevenson, Steven Tyson, Bill Tivey, Mick Mumford, Ben Dalton and Rob Mumford; Back row Dave Twells, Ivan Smith and Alan Staley. much deserved pat on the back to all. From a layman's point of view, everything – both internally and externally – looks good and the contrast with the roofing that is still to be worked on is significant. Forgetting the delays, pressure and general stresses of the project, the job generally seems to be running very well. What is apparent is the enthusiasm of the whole team. They took pleasure in answering questions from the visiting group and pointing out particular features, proud of what they have done and are doing. After all, the last time the roof was worked on was 250 years ago and their handiwork will be expected to last at least for the same length of time. There is a requirement that all material is retained and

Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village reused where possible. Where not, it is being replaced on a like-for-like basis. All timber splicing and replacements to the structure are being undertaken using seasoned oak and fixed using traditional methods such as mortise, tenon and oak pegged. Lime mortars are being used with all stone repairs and masonry works along with head bedding the Westmorland Best Green slates. Internal plaster finishes will be repaired/restored using matching materials, lime plaster set on lath and reed.

Phase two is now underway with scaffolding transferred to the west wing. Completion is planned for December this year. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us all," said Alan, "and we are proud to be able to put our names to it. I would like to thank the whole team for all their hard work. They all deserve to take credit for their achievement." The group took their leave and returned to ground level, having enjoyed the experience of being up on the roof and leaving the team to progress with phase two.

Will the youngsters manage to get their revenge veterans? Village Voice ©over 2011 the Village Voice © 2011 WILL AGE and experience triumph over youth and enthusiasm? That will be one of the questions when Melbourne Town Cricket Club’s match between the veterans of the Legends XI and the youngsters of the Development XI takes place on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 19, at the cricket ground in Cockshut Lane. The match is played for the Lothian Cup, the magnificent silver trophy named in honour of Lord Walter Talbot Kerr, who donated the land the cricket club plays on, to the people of Melbourne for recreational purposes. The Legends XI will be led this year by club veteran Colin Wakefield and the 40-overs match starts at 2pm. Club Development Manager Andy Heafield said: “We

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have a lot of new, young players at the club and they will be going for victory to avenge last year's defeat and win the trophy. It will also highlight that the future of the club is in safe hands and that the club is developing players for the future.” The game is the first in a series of high profile matches for this season, with the visit of the world famous MCC on July 31 the undoubted highlight. The club hopes that former players and the people of Melbourne will go for the day and enjoy the cricket. There will be a bar and catering on site. Further details from Andy Heafield on 01332 865422 or Colin Wakefield on 01332 865565.

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A LITTLE more Press and TV time seems to have been directed at increases in the price of food in the last few weeks, and all want to know the causes.

Second World War, 50 percent of the average household wage went on food. Today I believe the figure is closer to 15 percent. ■ The first week of June saw our area still in a severe drought, although some storms have helped here and there. It’s very difficult to judge what grain yields will be like, but I have never seen crops so lacking in height. Straw to be used for livestock bedding and feeding will be in very short supply and grass has had a poor start. ■ As I sit and write this at the kitchen table, several magpies are pecking a bag of pet food open which is on the garden wall. Swallows are dive bombing them from all directions knowing that they are a threat to their nearby nests. They actually also do that to me as I walk down the yard, although they must know that I am their friend. I had a rough count up and estimated we have around 16 pairs nesting in our older buildings around the farmyard. Last week I watched them collecting mud from a puddle and flying through a hole the size of a half brick in one wall to build a nest. They really amaze me.

Longer hours on the menu for restaurant

THE ZEERAH restaurant on Melbourne's Derby Road has won its application for a change of opening hours. South Derbyshire District Council planners have agreed to extend the time that the business can remain open. Local residents had argued that extension of the opening hours "will result in cumulative noise and disturbance that will adversely affect the the amenities of neighbouring residential properties". The original opening hours laid down by the district council were that the restaurant had to close by 10.30pm, but the owners of the restaurant claimed that their request for extended hours was driven by their customers. "Our customers would like us to extend the opening hours," they said, as the currently allowable hours "are affecting our customer service". The planning application had been vigorously opposed by some residents, but the council, in approving the extension of hours, said that the decision to extend hours was in accord with existing planning guidelines, "because the use would be sustainable in terms of the location, would preserve the character of the conservation area, and would not result in undue harm to the amenities of local residents".

There isn’t one specific reason, but global droughts, fuel price increases, developing countries’ stronger buying power, and major retailers and food manufacturing companies’ greed are the top causes. Here in the UK for instance wheat has once again breached the £200 a tonne mark in the last few weeks – mainly down to global demand and home shortages. Very few farmers have benefited from these prices as most have to sell earlier in the season to ease cash flow. Nitrogen fertiliser prices for next year have been announced recently and have started at £320 a tonne, which is £100 more than this year and which will increase costs by around £20 per acre. There will certainly be no yield bonanza in this part of the world this year and I believe things to the south and east are even worse. Perhaps the time has come when we need to accept that a higher percentage of our income will have to go on food, but I doubt that this will be a permanent trend. At the end of the

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Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 MELBOURNE local beat officer PC Deborah Croxall and Sarah Dagley, South Derbyshire District Council’s Safer Neighbourhoods Officer, held a police surgery and crime prevention day in Melbourne. The mobile police station was the meeting place for the visitors who attended and the latest No Cold Calling Zones were set up for Selina

Street and Moira Street, making six NCCZ areas in Melbourne. The zones are advisory only and are not enforceable but having got six of the major gas and electricity service providers to sign up to the agreement, there are hopes that vulnerable residents will benefit and feel safer in their homes. Residents have cards to

display in their windows to discourage callers. The other zones in Melbourne are: Penniston Rise, Dunnicliffe Lane, Castle Mills and Quick Close. Gillian Ashworth, a Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator, is pictured left with PC Croxall and Sarah Dagley, who were offering security advice to residents in Moira Street, Melbourne.

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FOLLOWING on from proposals made at the May council meeting, chairman Nigel Collyer led the way with a more progressive approach to projects the parish council can move on during his term in office. Cllr Collyer cited six areas he wished to push forward, recognising that much had been done, but positive that there was more to do. These were: 1. Completion of a scheme for Castle Square Monument; 2. Conclude uncertainty over the leisure centre; 3. Support Melbourne Sporting Partnership; 4. Enhance the community via any devolved powers from Government as part of ‘power to people’; 5. Keep momentum high on agenda regarding dog fouling; and 6. Monitor effectiveness of Derby Rd/Kings Newton corner road improvement. A debate ensued and additional projects high on the council radar for consideration included support for the Golden Jubilee celebration, Melbourne Business Association, CCTV and implementation of a survey of hedges and footpaths. Additional projects included support for Melbourne tourism and the Athenaeum. Cllr David Smith suggested the council refresh themselves with the Parish Plan to consider further the requirements of the community. Cllr Andrew Jackson raised the contemplation of a project to consider one-way access through the town following the development of the new local shops and the issues around loading/unloading and parking. Touching on some of these projects Cllr Collyer noted the Golden Jubilee celebrations were taking shape with Kate Dumelow supporting the organising activity; “the idea would be to have a headline band entertain the masses in Castle Square,” he reported. Clerk Norman Hill added that Jubilee mugs would be issued to children 11 years of age and under. The council unanimously agreed to support the event financially to the tune of £1,000 from

2011-2012’s budget. Fund-raising events will be arranged prior to the Jubilee celebrations. Cllr Collyer also met recently with Melbourne Business Association (MBA) which is re-launching itself and confirmed it has an interest in continuing the Christmas shopping event with a possible change to an evening in early December. As some projects gain momentum others are put on hold. The Cockshut Lane road resurfacing will be delayed until the Recreation Ground landfill is complete. Other road resurfacing, though, had made it into the county council's plans for this year thanks to a further Government contribution to roads following the Winter freeze. District and County Councillor John Harrison reported that the top of Derby Road and Castle Street (Lillypool) area had now been put into the work programme following an additional £3.3m funding. From uneven roads to uneven bumps. The speed bumps on Packhorse Road remain a debate to be had, with the county council stating “it's not a problem” and the parish council adamant that “it is”. Cllr Harrison agreed to feed back that the county council decision is not acceptable. Cllr Harrison also agreed to look into the issue of signage on Derby Road/Kings Newton corner and the inability of pedestrians using the crossing points to see vehicles advancing because of the signage restricting visibility. Blatant vandalism to the children's play area in Lothian Gardens had happened twice to the same piece of apparatus this past month. Not only was it a cost the parish council absorbed, but a potential hazard to young children and therefore diligently put right as quickly as possible. Cllr Collyer said that if intelligence on the approximate timing this occurred, CCTV footage could be interrogated. If those responsible read this, beware a Crime Watch snapshot is just around the corner! A new Glasdon Shelter for the Lothian Gardens will be installed on June 9, reported the clerk.

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■ Melbourne Community Group is to deliver a presentation to the parish council (without public attendance) on their progress with respect to the leisure centre management on June 20. A proposed constitution from the group was circulated to councillors for review. ■ Festival arrangements continue for mid-September. Concerts are arranged and a variety of events as in previous years will be held. However, there will be no grant from the Arts Council this year. Festival literature will be available at the end of July. ■ A proposal for improved CCTV for Melbourne is likely to be presented at the July council committee meeting with contractors, finance options and warranty deals under review. ■ Pinders Circus will be at the Melbourne Recreation Ground between June 13 and 15.

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surface dressing would take place on Robinsons Hill and Main Street, Kings Newton, between June 1 and July 8, and that road surfaces on Castle Street and Derby Road had been assessed and declared safe by Derbyshire Highways engineers. Commenting on concerned parents contacting him about admission applications to Melbourne Infants School being turned down sparked discussion between parish councillors then and later during the meeting. Cllr David Smith, an Infant School Governor, stated that admissions are not ruled on by the school but by DCC and that an appeal should be lodged with the county council. A consensus agreed that a letter should be sent to DCC requesting that Melbourne children should be given priority for admission into Melbourne schools. Money for Melbourne was a feature of the meeting when Cllr Harrison confirmed that he had successfully supported an application from Melbourne Art Festival to the county council which has resulted in a grant of £2,000 being awarded from its arts and culture budget for 2011. Even bigger figures are being bandied about with South Derbyshire District Council planning to invest £1million for the improvement of sporting facilities in the town. However, District Cllr Jim Hewlett could not offer a date when the monies will be available.

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AMONG the guests at Melbourne Historical Research Group’s weekend exhibition on ‘Education in Melbourne’ were three former Melbourne schoolteachers and ‘The Cabbage and Custard Lady’ for 25 years, Joan Beswick, who has recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Brian Symons, who now lives in Surrey and taught at Melbourne Secondary Modern School for the last 11 years of its existence until 1977, arrived, after contributing material for the exhibition. Norma Fawcus came to Melbourne in 1957 with her husband, Dennis, who was being interviewed for a position as Junior School Teacher. Whilst waiting in the car, she was surprised to be invited for an interview too. This being successful, she taught Juniors and Infants in Melbourne for 15 years. Dennis retired after 25 years in the post.

Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Gwynneth Tivey taught Infants from 1950 to 1958. Before marrying Thomas Tivey, Gwynneth’s name was Miss Marsden. She chuckled

as she described discovering that the children’s nickname for her was ‘Miss Mars Bar’. Part of this well-received exhibition will be on display

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Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © here 2011 ... AND GArDeNs opeN here ... THE VILLAGERS of Findern are again rallying round to raise funds for desperately needed repair work at All Saints’ Church, by opening some gardens on Saturday, July 16, 1pm-5pm. The gardens will range from the formal to the informal, the grand to the homely, large and small. There will be stalls, children’s treasure hunt and the opportunity to obtain a certificate for jumping over All Saints’ Steeplecock. Refreshment and toilet facilities are available at several of the gardens. Tickets are £3.50 (children free but must be accompanied by an adult) and will be available at Findern Post Office from June 15 or from 1pm on the day at the Wheel Inn, Findern.

MELBOURNE Community Care is holding an open gardens event on Saturday, July 2 (11am-4pm last entry). The gardens taking part are; Melbourne Hall, the Dower House, Castle House, Thatched Cottage Potter Street, 59 Potter Street, the Cottage Garden, the Vicarage and 13 Castle Mews the Back Yard. A ticket to all seven gardens is £5. Refreshments will be served from 10am-4pm in Church House.

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THE NEW community venue located in the grounds of All Saints' Parish Church, Aston on Trent, was formally opened on May 21 by the Reverend Tony Luke and the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mr William Tucker, in the presence of invited guests. Children in Victorian costume greeted the guests and the 'Squire of the village' gave an opening welcome. "The creation of the Heritage Centre has been an exciting and genuine partnership between the Aston Local History Group and the Parochial Church Council,” said project manager Bob Read. “Financial support from various funding organisations, private donations and fundraising has been critical to our success.

“Village residents and social groups contributed volunteer time and over 17 percent of the funds necessary – a real community commitment that is typical of Aston on Trent.” Carole Bagnall, chair of the History Group, said: “At last we have a superb location for our thousands of pictures and archive documents which are accessible to visitors. “We can feature ever-changing exhibitions and displays providing a background of our heritage for the many people expected to use the centre.” Bookings are already being taken for a variety of meetings and activities in addition to its use as a free, open access visitor centre for displays and archive research, staffed by volunteers from the Local History Group.

■ Pictured at the official opening above are (left to right): Mike Edge, Project Committee, Bob Foster, Project Committee, Bob Read, chairman Project Committee, Revd Tony Luke, Rector of All Saints, and Rural Dean, Roger Twiggs, Project Committee, Councillor Neil Atkin, chairman, South Derbyshire District Council, Barbara James, Consort to Councillor Neil Atkin, Alison Wheeler, treasurer, Project Committee, Willie Tucker, HM Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Dixie Dean, representative of Aston and Weston Branch Royal British Legion, Martin Nicholson, Project Committee, Joan Bray, representative of the Heritage Lottery Fund, and Mrs Jill Tucker, wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire.

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IT WAS A trip down memory lane in Swarkestone earlier this month for members of the Lucas and Warren families and others when the BBC did some filming for the popular TV programme Inside Out. The occasion was a visit to the Swarkestone Pavilion, where The Rolling Stones – the ‘world’s greatest rock-n-roll band’ – had visited in 1968 for a photo shoot. As part of a 50-year anniversary acknowledgement of the formation of The Rolling Stones, the BBC had unearthed local people who had been present, although by accident, at the photo shoot. They invited them to The Pavilion some 43 years later to meet with TV presenter Chris Jagger, brother of Stones’ lead singer Mick Jagger, to talk about their memories of that sunny day on June 8, 1968. Pauline Sims, a Swarkstone resident then and now, recalled how husband Brian came home from the pub on the Sunday lunchtime with stories of the Stones being at the Pavilion. So they went along, took photographs and collected autographs from the band members. Sisters Ann and Gill, Warrens at the time, lived at Old Hall Farm with stepsister Gill Lucas and they have a variety of photos, autographs and

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memorabilia between them which they discussed and displayed with Chris Jagger against the backdrop of the Pavilion. To add to the occasion, tribute band The Stones, from Chesterfield (below), were present and played a selection of songs for the film crew and for the crowd of some 70-plus who had turned out for what developed into a free concert on a glorious afternoon. Photographs taken in 1968 were eventually used on the albums Beggars Banquet and Hot Rocks some years later. The Pavilion is now cared for by the Landmark Trust and is believed to have been built as early as 1632 as a Bowle Alley house to offer a grandstand view of the action in the enclosure.

Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Villageprogress Voice © 2011 Sports project Pubwatch MELBOURNE Sporting Partnership’s bid for a multi-sports club is progressing well. " I am very impressed by the way the clubs have worked together to bring this ambitious project to the stage it has reached. Melbourne clubs have worked very well together, and the future of the project looks very promising," said Director of Public services at the South Derbyshire District Council, Stuart Bachelor.. Mr Bachelor will report back to the community services committee on June 16 on the development for a multi-sports club at Cockshut Lane. He will report that the Melbourne Sporting Partnership project is moving ahead smoothly. He reported that the feasibility study commissioned by the district council had been completed, and the partners have signed up to the proposals. Detailed work on the plans for the pavilion are well in hand, although further work is necessary before the project can be submitted to the official planning procedure.

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New medical centre Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 looks so impressive A SPARKLING new medical centre has been built to provide a wholly new, state of the art medical experience in the Chellaston practice. The extensive two-storey and truly modern surgery accommodation has been in the planning for nearly a decade, and detailed work – from architect's drawing to finalisation of the whole project – has taken five years. Annette Jennison, who has been based in Melbourne from the start, has been involved in masterminding the impressive project, which will be officially opened on June 20. Village Voice had a sneak preview and tour of the newly constructed building at Chellaston, as Annette proudly showed us around her 'baby'. The building, all clinically white, uncarpeted throughout to enhance clinical cleanliness, is light, spacious, and impressive. The design of the notices and door numbers are large and in a tasteful logo – giving a simple modernity to the whole building. The new centre is fully compliant with the disability discrimination act. There are specialist rooms for physio, phlebotomy, minor surgery, and for young parent/children sessions. The 16 consulting rooms are all carefully planned to give efficient working conditions for both the clinicians and the patients. The entrance hall is spacious, and there will be a very useful innovation, a single "meeter and

youVillage help?Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice Can © 2011 ANNETTE Jennison wants to know if anyone would be interested in forming a patient participation group for both centres. The purpose of a PPG as defined by the National Association of Patient Participation is ‘to make stronger the relationship between patients and their practice’. If prospective volunteers are concerned about the time commitment, it is envisaged that attendance at a monthly meeting would be sufficient to get things underway. If you are interested or would like more information, Annette can be contacted by email. Annette@melbournesurgery.co.uk

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Jubilee team set up KATE DUMELOW and Michael Sephton have teamed up with Melbourne Parish Council to organise the celebrations for next year's Royal Diamond Jubilee. A date has been set, June 2, for the Melbourne event and an outline programme has been created. Events will start at 3pm with a children’s bring your own tea street party to be held in Castle Square. Tables and chairs will be provided and Jubilee mugs will be presented to all children of 11 and under. The celebrations will continue into the evening and plans are afoot for three bands to play. There will be a variety of fund-raising activities held during the next 12 months to help finance the celebrations. For more information ring Kate on 862666 or Michael on 865089.

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SPENDING a two-week vacation in Melbourne recently were Annette Sterling-Helton and her husband, Dann, from Detroit – the guests of David and Ros Bell. Annette has visited the UK many times since 1962, but this was the first time that she has seen it properly. Usually, she has seen nothing more than hotel rooms, theatre dressing rooms and a tour bus. You see, Annette is an original member of the world famous Motown group, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. She and her good friend Roz AshfordHolmes sing backing vocals behind Martha on such million selling gold records as Heat Wave, Dancing In The Street, Jimmy Mack, 3rd Finger Left Hand and Nowhere to Run. David Bell is a great Motown music fan and the group, particularly Annette, have become friends over the years. He and Ros were privileged to be the guests of the Vandellas last year when they visited Hitsville USA, the recording studios in Detroit where all the great Motown sounds were created in the 1960s. Melbourne proved to be a revelation to Annette, who said: “I come from the large city of Detroit, known all over the world as the Motorcity, in the industrial heartland of Michigan. To see an old established town like Melbourne with its wonderful medieval church, Melbourne Hall and its beautiful gardens, the stunningly beautiful pool has been a privilege. Dann and I were also intrigued by the Dark Entry! "This is the first time I’ve seen a thatched cottage up close, too. The people of Melbourne are so privileged to live in a town of such outstanding beauty. A day on the canal, hosted by Stuart and Rachel Cooper, ending up at the Malt Shovel in Shardlow, was a unique experience for us. I don’t often get the chance to see nature so closely. "And everyone in Melbourne was so friendly, particularly when we attended services at the parish church. We would definitely want to come back and spend more time in Melbourne.” Their UK trip also took in the North East of England around Northumbria, Edinburgh, the Lake District and London, where a reception was held for her by her fans and friends.

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MELBOURNE Community Care has moved from its office in the Melbourne Market Place to the new, elegant development on Derby Road. Since June 1, Community Care HQ is based at No 4 Williams Yard. The group is non-political and a registered charity. "I've got time, a lot of people need help, I am pleased to give people help, and it's great fun meeting new people." That is how Neil Wright speaks of his service to the community through Melbourne Community Care. In addition, Neil finds time to be chairman of Melbourne Civic Society. He and many colleagues drive the group's minibus, or offer their time to use their own cars to take residents to hospital or dental appointments. Under the shrewd, sympathetic management of Victoria Hancock, 45 local people give their time and energy to volunteer to help their fellow citizens, some manning the office or visiting older residents, some driving cars to take individuals to appointments, and some driving the Community Care mini-bus, used always for community purposes. Pete Clough, who has been a volunteer for many years, looks after the minibus and said: "I clean the bus after every run, ensure it is available for its six monthly MoT and services, and if the seats need moving around to accommodate a wheelchair, I do that too." Plainly he loves helping people, enjoys their company. The job obviously gives him a great deal of satisfaction. Andrew Jackson, a local businessman, and a fairly recent volunteer, says: "It's a complete change from business. I have a laugh with the people on the bus, and it's great to meet new people – I really like doing it". Andrew is also a local parish councillor, keen choir member, bandsman, and vice-chairman of the Melbourne Sporting Partnership. Simon Leech, a retired executive from RollsRoyce, whose mother was the District Nurse when he was a boy, says simply: " I've got the time, and I'm glad to help. It's amazing how grateful people are when you can help them." Both men and women are volunteers. Many will recall Liz Fallon taking people to the Derby Royal when she was well into her 80s, she and many others who have given of their time and energy freely over the years.

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What is clear from talking to these dedicated volunteers is that they all enjoy being of service, helping their fellow locals, and they are just a part of the service that Community Care offers. "We act as a signpost for people who need help, or have a problem with health or with aged relatives or with government bureaucracy. We may not know all the answers, but we know who can give specialist advice," said manager Victoria Hancock. Befriending services for the elderly, the lonely and the housebound, Tai-Chi sessions, prescription collecting, a mini-bus shopping service, wheelchair loan are just some of the sevices that Community Care lay on. Community Care is long eastablished, since the 1970s. Started by Dr. Brendan Freeman, Jane Carroll and Douglas Coates, the group has had many dedicated volunteers over the years, like Edna Ensor, who devoted years to the organisation. Victoria Hancock was made manager only three years ago. She had been for 12 years the coordinator of voluntary services in the DRI. Her experience at the DRI gave her valuable insights into helping Community Care to steer the group through the hugely complicated legal framework in which volunteer groups must work. Regulation is in fact totally necessary - health and safety, and the many other regulations that a voluntary body, like Community Care, must be aware of and abide by, to protect clients and to ensure their safety. This requires knowledge of the law, and proper training of the volunteers who actually do the work. For instance, drivers of the mini-bus must be trained, and pass a MIDAS test. Over the age of 70 they must also pass a medical test. Victoria stresses that services offered by the group are strictly confidential, and that those volunteers who man the office and answer the phone are trained to exercise discretion at all times. Victoria is pleased that after the Health and Safety and Risk assessment audit "all the right boxes were ticked". Perhaps Melbourne Community Care really is what the politicians are on about when they talk of the Big Society. It has a strong sense of community and a commitment to help those in need that typifies the fine community spirit that exists in Melbourne.

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Margaret Gildea made a suitably alluring Lily Marlene, set oddly in the Welcome Cafe, and the skit performed on Melbourne's Von Worrall family, with a very commanding Blue Nun was a good joke. In a later piece Frank Hughes illustrated an interesting end use for the Village Voice. Compere Paul Harper had his own spot when he sang with his ukelele some of the George Formby classics, and he led the com munity singing. Finally, he introduced a WW Two veteran Captain David Fletcher, who warmly commended the show, and the singing by Paul Harper of Lily Marlene, both in German and in English, an inspiring song that had, for him, epitomised the war for the PBI of both sides. The show was great, although the three microphones were relaying the compere's speech rather indistinctly perhaps they too were products of the 1940s? But the beer was excellent (Ashbourne draught IPA), and the food was a real treat. A good evening, indeed. DOB ❍ I later discovered that the indistinct micro phones were in fact authentic products of the 1930s.

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■ “IT WAS the best yet,” said Griselda Kerr of the recent National Garden Scheme open garden event she hosted in May. “Although the weather wasn’t brilliant on the Saturday morning, it picked up and we had a lovely weekend with 531 visitors.” This was the fourth occasion the gardens have been opened under the NGS. The gardens were open a month earlier than on previous occasions but the visitors enjoyed the event, bought lots of plants and cakes and helped to raise £2,280 for the chosen NGS charities. A group of visitors is pictured in the gardens with Griselda kneeling on the front row second from the right.

THE SHARDLOW Open Gardens event will be taking place on Sunday, July 3 (11 am to 5 pm). A wide variety of gardens will be on display including a canal-side garden with a ride-on train. Refreshments will be available plus bell ringing and a welly wanging competition on The Green. Profits from ticket sales (adults £3) will be divided between Derbyshire Leicestershire Rutland Air Ambulance, Friends of Shardlow School and the village hall.

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a loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, auntie and friend, passed peacefully away on 3rd June at Ashby Court Nursing Home, aged 82 years. The funeral service will be held at the Parish Church, Melbourne on Thursday 16th June at 2.30pm followed by cremation at Bretby Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations, if so desired, for Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary. Any enquiries may be made to JP Springthorpe, Funeral Directors, Potter Street, Melbourne. 01332 865511.

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THE ROYAL Suite will be the venue for the next Festival Comedy night in Melbourne on Friday, June 17. The evening will feature Irish comedian and actor Paddy Lennox, one of the most soughtafter comics on the scene who has been playing all the major national clubs and many international venues too. Simon Fox, a multi-talented star of stage, television and standup, has established himself as one of the UK’s best loved comedians. His sharp material, rapid-fire delivery and relaxed stage presence have made him a hilarious addition to any comedy bill. Also appearing is musical comic Carly Smallman with her appealing mixture of witty banter and beautifully crafted songs on love and relationships. This bill will be compered by Dan Smith from Stourbridge.

THE WEEKEND of July 9/10 promises to be full of entertainment available to Village Voice readers. Saturday, July 9, is a big day for Aston on Trent with the Blessing of the Wells taking place in the morning at the start of the two-day Welldressing Festival. In Melbourne, the months of preparation come to fulfilment with the annual Melbourne Carnival taking place. The traditional procession will start at 12.30pm from Castle Square and follow a route through the town ending at the Carnival site, the Melbourne School's sports field on Packhorse Road. Sunday, July 10, offers the Ashby Show at Measham Lodge Farm, Measham. Trade stands, refreshments, music, funfair and a dog show will also feature in addition to action-packed entertainment in the main ring.

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ASTON Playground Project (APP) is an HMRC registered charity, set up by a group of mums who live in Aston on Trent and who are unhappy with the state of the children's playground on the Recreation Ground in Aston. They are hoping to raise a minimum of £50,000 to totally renovate the playground. In April they held a fund-raising Smashie and Nicey 70s and 80s disco at the Memorial Hall in Aston. The event raised £1,678 through ticket sales, raffle ticket sales and donations. Pictured are members of the APP committee being presented with a cheque. They are Anita Kirkland, Helen Moulson, Louise Riches, Jane Dunn, Katie Clare and Dave Kirkland.

A NEW sergeant is joining the Derby South Safer Neighbourhood Teams after working as Reactive Team Leader at Derby South section, based at Swadlincote. Sgt Steve Todd brings a wide range of experience with him to the area. He joined the Constabulary in 1992 and was a patrol officer at Long Eaton for six years before joining CID. He was promoted to sergeant in 2002 and has worked at Belper, Ilkeston and Long Eaton as Reactive Sergeant and also as Detective Sergeant on CID. Prior to joining the team at South Derbyshire, Steve was a Custody Officer at St Mary's Wharf police station in Derby. He said: "The areas I will manage with my teams will span from Hilton and Etwall in the North West, through Repton and Willington in the Mercia area and across to Melbourne, Aston and Weston on Trent in the North East area. "Whilst I will have office space at the Melbourne police office on Ashby Road, I am looking forward to getting out and working with partner agencies and the local community across the three areas." Steve is married with three children. In his spare time he walks with his black Labrador dog, Mr Montgomery, and spends time working in his allotment garden. He learnt to sail in Derbyshire and had a successful career racing International 505 dinghies on Foremarke Reservoir and also winning trophies at National and International level before joining the Constabulary. He is still a keen yachtsman and recently took part in an ocean passage, sailing a yacht back to the UK from the Azores.

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LOCAL enthusiast and expert Bob Smith made a valiant effort to explain the intricacies of bellringing when he gave a talk on its history to Melbourne Civic Society. He traced the history of this very English activity back to Fabian Stedman. He wrote a book called Campanologer whose influence continues to the present day. With the introduction of the full wheel and the stop, it enabled bells to be pulled in sequence. Depending on the number of bells a great many changes can be rung. A peel consists of 5,000 or more changes. Not for the faint-hearted, successful bellringing demands stamina, good memory and perfect timing. Melbourne Parish Church is special in that it has a full complement of 12 bells. It will have the great honour of hosting the National 12 Bells Striking Competition in June next year. Now judged with the help of computers for accuracy in timing, rivalry is fierce and Melbourne will be cheering on Bob Smith and his fellow bellringers from all over Derbyshire. – PA

Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice ©on 2011 Lowdown dwarf bulbs DAVID Mountford visited Ticknall Garden Club to speak about dwarf bulbs. David and his wife are keen members of the Alpine Plant Society and have been for 30 years. When they moved into their present house the garden was rather smaller than they had anticipated and they decided to put in small plants, hence the dwarf bulbs. From these bulbs there can be colour for most of the year, though some are dormant in the summer. If a mulch is required then wood bark chippings are suitable for woodland plants and gravel for alpines. David's presentation began in the Autumn with the beautiful Leucojum Autumnale and went through the year with descriptions and lovely slides of the bulbs. Members are looking forward to the ongoing programme of events during the summer. June 14 will see David Thornton visiting. His topic is 'Food from your garden'. On July 12, professional garden designer Ken Muir will be explaining 'How to make the most of your garden living area'. Members will also be taking a trip to Sandringham in July. The plant sale held by members John and Barbara Presley on May 22 was a lovely afternoon with lots of plants for sale followed by a delicious tea. The event raised £1,600 for the South Kinangop Project in Kenya and Barbara and John would like to thank all those who attended, making it such a success. – PB

Cadets’ Everest trip is summit to remember

FOUR members of the Melbourne detachment of the Army Cadet Force had the experience of their lives when they joined a Derbyshire contingent of cadets on a trip to Everest Base Camp. Adult Instructors Color Sgt Julie and Sgt Eliot Long and two cadets Pte Jack Knowle and Lance Cpl James Boland represented Melbourne on the trip organised as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Army Cadet Force. The party flew from Heathrow to Delhi and on to Katmandu in Nepal. Julie and Eliot were part of the Logistics and Welfare group who stayed in Katmandu for the duration of the visit with Jack and James moving on after a short stay in Katmandu. The group flew to Lukla, a mountainside town with reputedly the most dangerous airport in the world due to its location close to Mount Everest. The whole party spent several days trecking to Phack Ding and Namche Bazzare, each person having a day sack containing water, wet weather and warm kit. After three days acclimatising it was on to Teng Boche and then Deng Boche with another day acclimatising before the main team, including James, trecked on to La Boche and then on to Everest Base camp. The junior team, which included Jack, spent three days on trekking excursions before heading up to La Boche at 5,000 me-

tres to meet up with the main team trekking down from Base Camp. The cadets experienced dry weather during their trek with temperatures of minus 20 at night for those at Base Camp – a contrast to the 26 degrees centigrade in Katmandu. The diet was mainly Sherpa Stew consisting of hot water, noodles, vegetables and garlic with water or tea (no milk) and lots of sugar. Jack, who lost a stone in weight during the trip, was very upbeat about the adventure. "It was the best experience of my life," he said. "The build-up with weekends away, learning new skills and bonding with the rest of the team were all part of something special." The downside for Jack was that he didn't enjoy the stomach bug that accompanied him for 17 of the 22 days of the expedition. Julie and Eliot may not have got as far as Base Camp but their time in Katmandu was enjoyed with excursions to a school and an orphanage and to the British Embassy with the full group. They also had their hands full when several adult helpers were evacuated to Katmandu. The quartet of Julie, Eliot, Jack and James would like to thank all their supporters who sponsored the many activities they engaged in to provide the funds that enabled them to undertake and enjoy their wonderful experience.

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On the Saturday night, the entertainment included three bands from the Yamaha School of Music (One Way Street, Concrete Parachutes and The Other Side) plus Fairground Ghostown, Rob & Evie Alliott, the Rebel Rousers, Chloe Harris, Dan Quenby, Emily Hodgkin, Laura & Jake Danby, Olivia Downey, the Flames and 13-year-old Jem Baldwin, whose ability on the guitar astounded everbody in the room! Over £700 was made to be distributed

between All Saints Church and the Well Dressing Fund and thanks must go out to everybody who helped both in the preparation and the running of the festival. Artists Joe Nutman, Vanderverse Priority and the Rebel Rousers will be entertaining the villagers of Aston at the 2011 Well Dressing Festival on July 9/10. Mick Shaw will be providing the music behind the blessing ceremony to be conducted by the Rev Tony Luke. – SA

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Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 Village Voice © 2011 MELBOURNE Rugby Club has had an excellent season at all levels and some would say its best season ever. The club has won trophies across the Minis to the Seniors and is going from strength to strength. The Minis, with teams at U7 to U12s, won 15 festivals with the U12s winning the NLD competition. Five out of six teams got through to the NLD semi-final which shows the strength through the section. All teams aim to include all children and play balanced squads. The U9s to U12s had a great tour to Gloucester which included 180 children and adults. The Juniors, U13s to U17s have won several competions and have qualified for the main NLD cup in each age group. The Juniors section has been competitive across all age groups. Their highlight was the U14s

winning NLD 7s at the end of year. In girls rugby, the Melbourne Minxes are the only team in Derbyshire with both an U15 and U18s girls team. The Seniors finished fourth in the league and won the Derbyshire Cup. The first team completed its season by beating Chesterfield 52-28 in the Derbyshire Shield and bringing home the trophy. Melbourne dominated the first half with a hat-trick of tries from Ashley Stringer and a try each from Olly Page and Rob Foster. Chesterfield tried to get back into the game but Olly Page added another try and Rob Hollingsworth scored two. Euan Holden added the rest of the points with his kicking. Olly Page was the man of the match. Three players from the squad played full NLD competitions.

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TICKNALL Cricket Club enjoyed a solid start to the Derbyshire Premier League season after winning promotion in 2010. The Grange side has beaten big-spending Alvaston & Boulton and the unpredictable Ilkeston Rutland, as well as earning a creditable draw with title hopefuls Sandiacre Town. Their only defeat so far came in a rain-affected clash with Quarndon, for whom for-

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24 Village Voice June 2011

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Rangers sign off in some Villagestyle Voice © 2011 TICKNALL Rangers ended their mammoth season in the month of May and secured a fourth place position. They began the month with a weakened side away to Traveller's Rest going down 8-1 with Matt Smart getting a headed consolation goal but this was followed by a superb fightback at home to Repton RBL. At 3-0 down, a quite brilliant hat-trick from usual centre-half James Wetton made it 3-3 in the final minutes. Hat-tricks from manager Alex Slater and Matthew Brian plus a Matt Smart finish saw Ticknall beat Hilton Athletic Reserves 7-3 and Rangers ended the season in some style by drawing 2-2 with Seal Inn. The Seal, needing to win to get promoted, were 2-0 ahead with just three minutes to go but headers from Mark Nixon and a last gasp header from Matt Brian saw Ticknall claim a point and spoil their opponents' promotion party to end Ticknall's season on a high.

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MELBOURNE Town Cricket Club has continued the good start to the 2011 season with the first team in fourth place and the seconds lying in second spot in their respective leagues. The 1st XI began with a narrow home defeat against rivals

Winshill. Town hit 186 all out with new signing Matt Briers top scoring with 42 and, despite 4-29 from Melbourne's Andy Potts, the away side sneaked home by three wickets. The following week, away to Rolls-Royce, the home side was 110-0 at halfway but a sensational spell of 6-34 by skipper Alex Slater aided by 2-30 by Shaihd Qaisar saw Royce stumble to 192-9. In reply Mark Rossi hit an unbeaten 65 to take Melbourne to victory by four wickets. The final match of the month at home to Alrewas Seconds saw Melbourne bat first and hit 224 with Russell Allaway scoring 75 not out aided by Slater (50) and

Potts (42). Spells of 3-34 by Slater and 2-32 from Briers restricted Alrewas to 167-7 in reply. Melbourne 2nd team lies in second place, winning its home game against Stanton Elks 2nds at a canter after bowling the away side out for just 81. The wickets were shared around between Rathmore, Wakefield, Matt Heafield and Jason Lander and a knock of 41 by Andy Stanley took Town to a sevenwicket victory. Melbourne's only other league game ended in defeat despite posting 232-4 away to Rosehill Meths 2nds. An opening stand of 100-plus by skipper Ken Grant (63) and Andy Stanley (53) was continued by Chris Lancaster (54) and Joe Lacey (33) but this was as good as it got for the 2nds. Although Rathmore took three wickets aided by two from Matt Heafield the home side sneaked home by just two wickets with two overs to spare. Off the field work has started on the £22,000 practice nets in the corner of the ground and should be finished by June 12. This is a great achievment by the committee through its fundraising and for all those that have helped including the ball sponsors for this month, Lomas Opticians, Dove’s Garage, Richard Heath, President, Picture of Health and J P Springthorpe.