Village Voice No 208 March 2010
Melbourne & District
Star lesson for pup-ils YEAR six pupils at Melbourne Junior School had one of their special lessons delivered by local author Andy Cope. The lessons are designed to be inspirational, helping the young people to develop a positive attitude and give them confidence for what lies ahead. The basis of the lesson is Andy’s book ‘A Brilliant Life’ signed copies of which were distributed to each pupil at the end of the afternoon. Andy was at the school with his pet dog Lara on a secret mission. Pupils had been invited to read Andy’s latest book in the Spy Dog series and there was such a positive response, volunteers names had to be drawn out of a hat. Their top secret mission was to secretly read advance copies of the new
book, Spy Pups Prison Break, without anyone knowing (including mums and dads) and then write a brief review. The select few took their mission seriously and delivered their review to the school after their lesson was over. Here are a selection of quotations from their reviews: “If you want an action book, Spy Pups Prison Break is for you” . . . “A real page turner” . . . “I rate this book 10 out of 10” . . . “This book is just perfect for you kids out there”. It certainly looks as if Andy has another top seller when it is released on April 1. Pictured are (back row, from the left) Daniel Solecki, Owen Cooke, Matty Read, Josh Smith.Front row: Martha Payne, Martha Crosby and Ben James.
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MOTOR racing is alive and well – even though Donington is now not available to host meetings. A new local venue has roared into action in the sleepy hamlet of Kings Newton. The brainchild and vision of John Dawson, from Castle Donington, Ardent Raceway is one of only two indoor tracks in the UK and will be the largest permanent circuit for racing radio controlled cars. The circuit is housed in a former agricultural storage unit in Main Street and was busy with competitors and spectators for its first open day on February 26. John is a radio controlled model car enthusiast and has been involved since the early 80s. He is a member of the Derby Radio Controlled Model Car Club and has raced at all the local venues that have hosted race meetings – but on temporary tracks that have to be set up
by TOM MILLS and laid out on each occasion they are used. He is delighted to have been able to secure premises to set up a permanent track that will be the new headquarters of the Derby club and be available for use by members and the public six days a week. Enthusiasts take their sport or hobby seriously and there are 'professionals' whose sole occupation is racing. One such professional and member of the Derby club is Andy Moore. He was not present on the open day because he was in Thailand for the world championships but he will be in training at the circuit when he returns home. The venture is a not-for-profit organisation - but it must cover its costs to survive. Contained within the building are 10 bays catering for
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60 enthusiasts to conduct ongoing repairs and modifications to their model cars and to get them into the best alignment for racing on the track. There is a drivers' rostrum catering for 10 drivers and two umpires and a large observation area for members of the public. There are also offices, a small shop, coffee bar and a 'warm' area. It is anticipated that the track could become a centre for the radio controlled model car racing fraternity and, with interest throughout the UK and overseas, the local economy could benefit from an influx of visitors. There are oportunities for novices to try their hand at the circuit on non-racedays when, for a modest charge (£2.50 for 15 minutes), they can hire a car and demonstrate their skills. While it seems to be mainly a father and son pastime, there were a number of mums and daughters present on open day, which suggests that if it isn't yet a family affair it just could become one soon.
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A YOUNG worker at Star Micronics in Melbourne shone brightly when the MP for South Derbyshire, Mark Todd, paid him a visit to find out what it’s like to work as an apprentice. Joe Whiteside is currently training at Star to be a Process Applications Engineer via the company’s apprenticeship scheme. One of the key drivers for Star taking an apprentice is the opportunity for them to develop their own talent. They are not able to go out and ‘buy’ that capability on the open market; their only alternative is to "grow their own". Joe is 21 and joined Star from Chellaston School sixth form at 18 where he had studied for his AVCEs in engineering. As an applications engineer Joe is involved in
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Top band to beat the drum for carnival THE 2010 Melbourne Carnival will take place on Saturday, July 10, and the committee has secured the services of the Derby Midshipmen Band to lead the procession and perform on the main field for the afternoon’s opening entertainment. The band, which was formed in 1935, has an international reputation, having performed at the top level for many years. Winners of many top competitions, they have played at Wembley Stadium, the London Arena and the Edinburgh Festival, and can now add Melbourne Carnival to that list of prestigious events. Procession organiser Sheila Hicklin said: “When we knew that the Midshipmen were free on the date of the carnival we booked them straight away. We are fortunate to have secured one of the Midlands' top marching bands to parade through the streets of Melbourne and to start the carnival main arena events. " They’ll give the carnival real star quality.” Having been a stalwart supporter of the carnival for many years, stall organiser Gary Buckley has now stood down. Gary’s presence will be missed as he was the last link with the former organising committee. He will be replaced by Tony Whitworth, who assisted Gary in 2009. Letters have already been sent out to the 2009 stall-holders and Tony is predicting a bumper year, saying: “Many groups from last year have already booked their spot and commented that they raised a good amount through last year’s carnival. We only have so many spaces and I’d ask that groups get their forms back to me to avoid any disappointment. Gary did a great job in the past and deserves all our thanks.” Tony can be contacted on 01332 863297. The committee has also announced that this year there will be an increase in the admission price to £2.50 but children accompanied by an adult will still get in free. Carnival Chairman Andy Heafield said: “Running the carnival is an expensive project and the committee always bears in mind that we aim to produce not only a fabulous event but raise some much needed funds for local groups. When we revived the carnival last year we kept the admission, stall and advertising prices the same as in 2007. "For a family of four it will only cost £5 for an afternoon’s entertainment. I think that compared to other events ours is a relatively cheap family day out and people have the added bonus of directly helping Melbourne groups financially.” All programmes will be printed with a lucky number that will go into a prize draw, the holder of the winning ticket taking home a prize of £100.
Invitation to 2010 Liberation Day A HUGELY popular event designed to provide older people from across South Derbyshire with equipment, information and tips to help them stay safe is to be a ticket-only event this year. First introduced by the Safer South Derbyshire Partnership in 2002, Liberation Day has grown in popularity year on year, with hundreds now attending and places filling fast. Last year all 650 were snapped up within 48 hours. This year the registration line will open much earlier than usual – on Monday March 8 – and will stay open for four weeks, until April 6. A name, address and telephone number will be required for every person requesting a place and they will be asked if they have attended the event before. They will be told that those who have not been before will be given priority. Everyone who registers will receive a call after the line has closed to inform them if they have been successful in gaining a place. Those who have will then be sent a Liberation Day 2010 pack containing their transport information, entry ticket and meal voucher. Only those with a valid ticket will be allowed entry to the event, taking place at Bretby Conference Centre on May 20. Two conditions for admission this year are: the age limit for those attending has been raised to 65, and the second that everyone attending – other than carers – must be a resident of South Derbyshire.
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This winter’s tale is a long one EVERYONE I talk to has had enough of winter, and all say it seems to have been rather long. As I write this it's the first day of March and the sun is shining through a cloudless blue sky, albeit after a frosty night. Days like this do lift the gloom and give us the promise of spring – but spring is going to be late this year that is for sure. Very little is growing except for some lovely shows of snowdrops, which would normally be at their best in late January. I have not seen any daffodils out and hardly any hedges are showing any shoots of green anywhere. Grass fields are looking very woebegone and I do not think we will see many cattle grazing in March. But things can soon alter! ■ A lot of the agricultural and some of the national press are all reporting the plans for a very large dairy unit which is being proposed for a site in Lincolnshire. As expected the nationals are all describing this as a factory farm, which I suppose it is, but there is little positive comment coming from farmers either. The plans are for 8,100 cows kept indoors all year round, except for when they are dry for a couple of months of the year. There would be 80 staff and a full-time vet. All the effluent from the site would be put through an anaerobic digester to generate electricity to power the unit and supply the national grid. All the feed would be contract grown and supplied by local farmers. The sheer logistics of this scheme seem hard to comprehend. For a start, where will all the cows come from, as to gather that amount together in a short period will be impossible? It is suggested they will be imported, which will create unacceptable disease risks. As for the welfare of the animals this could be fine as cows are perfectly happy indoors if the facilities are well-planned and built. There is now enough knowledge of cow behaviour and preferences to provide this, but should we be in favour of an enterprise this formidable? I believe the average size herd in the UK is now around 100 animals, but the major problem is a lot of these units are in need of major refurbishments to bring them up to standard. Unfortunately, the economics of the investments do not stack up for just a 100 cows, so the drift away from dairying continues at an alarming rate. Nevertheless, past attempts at large scale dairying in the UK have never been successful so it will be interesting to see how this one goes.
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Council Tax to go up – but only by 1.6% DISTRICT and County Councillor John Harrison advised the Parish Council that Council Tax rates will increase overall by 1.6%, mindful of the impact on household finances. "This is the lowest Council Tax increase by Derbyshire County Council, since the tax began in 1993," he said. The Conservative-controlled authority is raising Council Tax for the coming year by 1.5% in their District and County rate, with Police and Fire Service increasing 1.5% and 2.5% respectively. Cllr Harrison added that while the tax position was set for 2010/11, the county council faces a budget deficit of £54m over the next five years. The intent is to tackle this through natural wastage and not job redundancies. However, this only addresses the current financial year. Councils are under pressure for disposing of household waste and, with landfill charges set to increase by £8 per tonne this year and £9 per tonne over the next two years, waste management is a key factor. The rejection of the latest planning application for a new incinerator at Sinfin will require some further consideration and an alternative proposal. The South Derbyshire District Council Handy Van Scheme is available to those who are aged 60 and over, and enables a resident to phone and ask for the van to visit to help with fitting smoke alarms, performing home security checks and practical tasks such as changing light bulbs, securing carpets and rugs. Mrs Eileen Hardy, back on the public benches following recent illness, was quick to point out the state of local roads following the worst winter for 30 years. “Roads are more holey than righteous,” she proclaimed. Chairman Cllr David Smith was in full agreement, especially with respect to Derby Road. It was reported that the Derbyshire pothole team has now doubled in size to clear up as many issues as possible. Cllr Sheila Hicklin commented that vans parking at the top of Potter Street have a detrimental affect on kerb stones. Chairman Smith agreed to review what could be done to mitigate the issue at committee. Dog mess raised its ugly head again, with Cllr Hicklin very aware of the poor state of footpaths in the area and backed up by local resident com-
STuART BLATCh reports from the March meeting of Melbourne Parish Council
plaints to the council. The District Council has a clean team available to clean up mess within 48 hours, contact number 0800 5872349. “To enable Safer Neighbourhood officers to follow up cases of dog mess they require details of where, when and a description of the dog and its owner,” said District Councillor Jim Hewlett. Mrs Hardy noted that even if dog owners pick their litter up, "where can they put it? There are not enough bins". This was noted by Chairman Smith. Cllr Andrew Jackson advised that he had been approached by two Chellaston School pupils who were keen to organise a concert at the Melbourne Recreation ground in July for up to 10 local bands in aid of Cancer Research. The Parish Council backed the idea and agreed to encourage and support such an event. n The Royal British Legion has requested the Parish Council to make a contribution towards a memorial plaque to be located on the wall of the Senior Citizens' building in memory of eight Royal Engineers who lost their lives in World War II. n The first report of the Melbourne Feasibility Study for Leisure and the Performing Arts will be available by the end of March. n A grit bin review is to be undertaken by the Parish Highways Committee, although firstly the council needs to understand any liabilities that may be faced in providing such utilities. Funding is available from South Derbyshire District Council for bins and initial salt delivery with the parish responsible for future maintenance and salt topup. n Cllr Brendan Freeman proposed that the current Parish Council Committee structure should be reviewed in order to introduce more local expertise, with councillors adopting a more advisory role; citing greater flexibility, less waste and more focus. This he explained had been successful in other councils. Cllr Freeman agreed to submit supporting papers to each councillor for their review. n Planning applications included the outline application for the erection of a dwelling and single garage at 14 Grange Close, Melbourne, and the erection of an extension and replacement walls to a dutch barn at Derby Hills House, The Common. n On Tuesday, March 9, at 12.30pm County Highways representatives will visit Trent Lane, Kings Newton, to understand issues faced by residents. The meeting will consider ways to alleviate current traffic problems. n The Melbourne Festival dates are set for September 10-26.
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DIAGNOSED in 2007 with terminal cancer, and given six weeks to live, Henry Hastings decided he wanted "to put into words the experiences, atmospheres and characters" of his boyhood years. Henry's doom diagnosis proved happily to be false, and he is rightly proud to see his memoirs in print, in a small 17-page booklet entitled Boyhood Memories of Melbourne. Henry, who is 76, has been married to Val for well over 50 years. He is hale and hearty, plays a competitive game of bowls at the Kings Newton Bowls Club, swims 50 lengths several times each week, enjoys a great social and family life, enjoys a visit to the races, and has supported cancer charities for many years. He and Val have three daughters. As an accomplished water colour painter, every year he offers his annual calendar for sale featuring his own paintings. The calendar sells for a fiver, and he has collected over the years hundreds of pounds. His booklet is lavishly illustrated with an evocative selection of old black and white photographs. The text reads very well, and is full of telling period detail – the day war broke out, an occasion when a horse, in agony, was shot in the street, and the time when a lodger was taken ill with a huge carbuncle and died. He turned out to be a bigamist. Tales of buried pigs, American soldiers, and German and Italian PoWs, and more – all well told. There is a parade of the old characters, described with telling anecdotes – Eve Beardsley, Les Brooks, Freddie Fish, Tommy Toon, Blind Bill, Alec Blunt's slaughter house, Bob Long at the Hall and George Foster. The booklet certainly does give a glimpse of what Melbourne life was like 70 years ago – only really a short length of time, but how life has changed, and how Melbourne has changed. What is clear is that Henry Hastings has grabbed all the opportunities in his life, and has no great nostalgia for the
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Volunteering honour for Gail GAIL How is the area co-ordinator for Melbourne Neighbourhood Watch, having established the new local NHW scheme through her involvement with the Melbourne Parish Plan. In recognition and appreciation of Gail's achievement and her commitment to volunteering during 2009 she was invited to attend a ceremony at South Derbyshire District Council offices at Swadlincote celebrating volunteering in South Derbyshire where she was presented with a certificate from the council. Gail's aim is to expand the scheme to get blanket Neighbourhood Watch coverage in Melbourne with the support of 'South Derbyshire Safer Neighbourhood' team. The Melbourne scheme already has over 200 members signed up. Any resident in Melbourne and Kings Newton can join the scheme by calling 865279 or by attending NHW meetings at the Blue Bell Inn, Melbourne, on March 16, May 18, July 12 at 7.30pm. Standing next to Gail is Jacqueline Clerke, from Woodville, who was awarded a certificate for her volunteering contributions to the Social Car driving scheme.
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what a great place to live ... and that’s official A NEW statutory survey that all English local authorities are required to carry out puts Melbourne top in the “how satisfied are you with your local area?” category. Frank McArdle, the Chief Executive of South Derbyshire District Council, explained the ‘Place Survey’ results for 2008/9 at the Melbourne Area Forum. Four thousand questionnaires were mailed to random addresses in late 2008 and Mr McArdle cited a number of survey statistics: 'Our survey of 1,616 participants who responded said … Melbourne was the
best place to live with 94%, putting Etwall in second place and Swadlincote sixth with 75%. Melbourne came out top in the community relationships area also, with only 8% feeling that there were problems with antisocial behaviour compared to an overall 13.6% across the forum area; 32% of Melbourne folk felt they could influence decisions affecting the community; and 42% felt well informed on how they could get involved in decision making – the highest rating across the area.
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SWARKESTONE bridge and causeway featured high on the agenda at the quarterly Area Forum with concern about the main contributors to its deterioration, lorries and the lack of enforcement of weight restrictions. Derbyshire County Council stated that enforcement signs would remain on the causeway even though the cameras had been removed due to past vandalism. The council advised the Forum that options on more robust cameras were being considered and covert cameras were even a possibility. Cllr Peter Watson advised the attendees that the local community was constantly being “fobbed-off”, because there is no planned council investment. Cllr Watson went on to explain that the reasons for lorries using the causeway was down to the lack of signs on the A50. “The Highways Agency is responsible for the A50. They have subcontracted it to Connect, who own a 30-year lease. They in turn have subsequently passed the operations and maintenance to Balfour Beatty, who are not responsible for road signs!" The Area Forum felt it had not received an adequate response and it agreed to seek representation with Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways. Whilst causeway enforcement is an issue, Woodshop Lane continues to be a “rat-run” to avoid the Barrow Lane-Derby Road junction at peak times, even though the road is clearly marked “Access Only”. It was agreed that the issue should be re-opened.
FOLLOWING the poor interest in a proposed Pub Watch scheme in 2009, Melbourne businesses seem to be giving a thumbs-up to the latest Safer Neighbourhood Police initiative, Shop Watch. PCSO Catherine Guest advised the Forum that up to 30 local businesses have now expressed an interest. Shop Watch utilises alert boxes that allow traders to contact each other about shoplifters or suspicious activity in the vicinity. Funding for the scheme is understood to be available. PCSO Guest said the Police Surgery held in Melbourne in January attracted no attendees, which was either a good thing "as no issues existed that warranted attention", or more probably, "local residents were not aware of the event". The next surgery takes place at Weston Village Hall from 5pm to 7pm on April 10. PCSO Guest provided a general crime update for October to December 2009, commenting: "The average number of crimes in the area has reduced by 12.6% to an average of 37 crimes per month.” The overall figures break down into a fall in burglary from 10 to eight crimes per month, vehicle crime reducing from 10 to six per month, violent crime from 4.7 to two per month and improvement in anti-social behaviour from 36.7 to 33.7 per month. Robbery was the only crime to buck the downward trend with an increase from one to two per month. While anti-social behaviour has seen improvement, police were cautious, as in other areas such as Aston increased police presence and Safer Neighbourhood policing has been necessary to deal with youths travelling into the village.
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Sorting framework for the next 15 years THE sparse attendance on February 23 in Melbourne at the whole day public consultation on the Local Development Framework was unfortunate. But those who did attend were received by knowledgeable and courteous planning officials, who were helpful in trying to explain the various issues, and the various options that the framework planning process had uncovered. This framework strategy will provide the basis for detailed planning decisions over the next 15 years. In brief, it seems that no major housing developments are planned for Melbourne and adjacent villages, although Aston on Trent seems to have been pencilled in as an alternative to the considerable developments proposed on the boundary with Derby City – in areas adjacent to the boundary by Littleover and Mickleover, in Stenson Fields, Chellaston, and Boulton Moor. There is considerable development planned in and around Swadlincote. For the northern part of South Derbyshire, it is assumed that Derby will be a core engine for economic growth – hence the
● Steve and Fiona Storrar, of Aston on Trent, with Richard Grove and Russell Crow, planning policy officers, during the consultation event.
necessity for housing development on the periphery – this means about 5,700 new houses in the north of the district over and above what is already in the pipeline. The big issues involved in a long term planning document include the provision of open spaces, water and sewage availability, flood protection, and transport infrastructure. Perhaps most important for parents in the Melbourne area and in the Trent Valley villages is the provision of adequate school capacity. It seems that a new secondary school will need to be planned for South Derbyshire, as
both John Port and Chellaston schools are full, and so are the secondary schools in the Swadlincote area. The key question here will be the location of any such school. South Derbyshire District planners have produced a detailed and informative brochure explaining the issues and options. The full consultation document is available at the council's Swadlincote offices, at local libraries, and on the district council website. Responses to the consultation must be made to South Derbyshire District Council by March 31 or soon after.
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Andrew, Linda and Katharine would like to thank everyone for their cards and kind messages of support after the recent death of their mother Alice Margaret Jackson. They would also l ke to thank the Rev. Dennis Sm th for the excellent service at Melbourne Methodist Church and the Methodist ladies for the flower arrangements in the church. Thanks also to John Springthorpe for his meticulous organisation of the funeral arrangements.
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Spring into action at Calke Abbey! The house and garden are now open Saturday to Wednesday 12.30pm - 5pm! Come along and see our new-look restaurant, and taste some of the dishes from the new menu. The restaurant and shop are open every day 10.30am – 5pm
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We are pleased W l d to announce the h inaugurall concert by Melbourne’s new choir . . .
OPENING TIME . . . (l-r) Geoff Hill, Tel Potts, Fiona Spence, Lord Ralph Kerr, Mark Spence, Andy Heafield and Tim Young.
hALL’S wELL AS LEGION IS GIVEN ThE ROYAL TREATMENT THE newly refurbished British Legion Hall was officially re-opened and re-titled by Lord Ralph Kerr of Melbourne Hall. With an upgraded and restored facility it was thought a re-titling was appropriate and the hall is now grandly titled “The Royal Suite”. Club chairman Mark Spence said: “The refurbishment is a testament to all our loyal members as it is their money we are re-investing in the facilities on offer here. “Over the past year we have refurbished the bar, installed new windows and renewed many other items. The upgraded Royal Suite is another step
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JULIE LONG, Detachment Commander of the Melbourne Army Cadets, has won the Rotary Club’s Ray Gill Award, presented annually to the individual considered to have done most for the youth of Melbourne. She has led the local cadet detachment since it was formed in 2005, together with her husband Eliot as Senior Instructor. They meet twice a week in Melbourne, with about 25 cadets parading regularly, and once a month they attend Sinfin TA Centre for weapons practice. The cadets help out at the Melbourne Carnival and other local events, and are seen each year at the Remembrance Parade. The group is currently fundraising for an official Army Cadets’ expedition to Everest Base Camp, and two of Melbourne’s cadets have been selected for the trip, together
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Tuning up for Young Musician contest MELBOURNE Rotary Club's 11th Young Musician of the Year competition will take place on Saturday, March 27, at the Bill Shone Leisure Centre. The competition, jointly sponsored by the East Midlands Airport and The Melbourne Rotarians, is for solo entries only. Foulds of Derby are supplying a quality piano for the occasion. Entrants will compete against musicians of equal grades and there is a special section for musicians who have not yet attained a grade. It is an open competition and young people can enter regardless of where they live.
Last year's competition included competitors from Derby, Chellaston, Repton, Aston on Trent, Ashby, Swadlincote and Quorn – unfortunately not many from Melbourne. The Rotary Club is hopeful that this year there will be an increase in the number of local entrants, noting that it is now several years since a young Melbourne musician won the competition. There is no entry fee, grade winners receive cash prizes and the overall winner receives prizes plus £75. Entry details available from Ray Webb, 01332 812325 or e mail rayden.chows@ntlworld.com.
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THE Melbourne Fun Run, promoted by the Rotary Club, has been fixed for Sunday, April 18 – the third year of the event. Once again, there will be two 'runs' - a 5.6km “Funny Bunny Run” (or jog or walk) for the non-athletes, comprising a single lap as in previous years, and the 11.4km “Rabbit Race” for real runners. This will cover two laps of the fun run course, to avoid the many road crossings encountered previously. Both events start at 11.30am, from the Pool, alongside Melbourne Hall, and follow Pool Road and the continuing track past Park Farm to Wilson, returning along the old railway track to Station Road, and along Castle Street. Children are especially welcome, with free rabbit ears, and free face painting to fit in with the bunny theme, and the best costumes will win prizes. Apart from the obvious aim of providing a fun day, and a good run for the competitors, the purpose of the event is to raise money for charity, and all entrants are encouraged to raise sponsorship for their own favourite charities. All the event proceeds, other than these specific charitable donations, will this year go to the Haiti Earthquake Appeal. Full details of the events are on the website, where entries can be made on-line. Entry forms can also be obtained from John Burney on 01332 862225.
THE town’s Rotary club has some money to give away and is inviting requests for "financial help from organisations where youngsters are involved, or from individuals who have a special need, or who have a worthwhile project in hand" Each Christmas time, the club goes round Melbourne and district, with its Santa float, delighting young and old alike, collecting money for local charities. Club President Simon Leech said: "The weather was awful, and many families have been hit by the economic downturn. It is with great pride that I thank all those involved for a magnificent effort – well done, Melbourne!" But now is the difficult part: "I want the funds we raised returned for the benefit of its young people", said Simon. Write to Simon Leech, at Linden House, Main Street, Kings Newton, Derby DE73 8BX, with requests for funds.
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B Pressure mounts over dental treatment PRESSURE is building for Derbyshire Primary Care Trust to help find a way for more local people to have NHS dental treatment in Melbourne. It began with the Parish Plan, which reported that provision of local NHS dental services was a prime concern for many residents as Melbourne's only dental service had not taken new NHS patients for some years. The current practice is moving to new premises later this year but will still not be taking any more NHS patients, though children requiring standard and orthodontic dentistry will still be seen on the NHS. A local resident has now written to the Primary Care Trust asking for an explanation for the lack of easy access to NHS dental care in Melbourne. The PCT replied saying that it was the aim of the Trust to provide access to NHS dental care "within 15 miles" and "to that end the
PCT has invested heavily in Swadlincote (less than eight miles) and Hilton (less than 10 miles) with the City PCT also investing heavily to provide additional activity in Derby, less than eight miles away." The PCT has no power to insist that capacity within existing practices is enlarged to provide for more NHS patients. The Melbourne dental practice manager, Pat Smith, has said that the operational reason for the practice's inability to take on new NHS patients was that the present Potter Street premises are limited to two working surgeries, utilised by the three practice dentists. The premises are very cramped – another reason why the practice will move to a bigger site in June, 2010, which is planned to have three operating surgeries. However, the practice would not be taking on any new NHS patients when the new premises are complete. Pat Smith also emphasised that the annual oral cancer screening would continue, available to all. – TM
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COLIN Barker of Melbourne attended the recent Hustings event organised by the Friends of Melbourne Parish Church and sent this personal reflection to the Village Voice: I found the whole experience to be very useful and interesting, and gave me the opportunity to see and hear our next Member of Parliament for South Derbyshire. The candidates were: Alexis Diouf (Liberal Democrat), Michael Edwards (Labour) and Heather Wheeler (Conservative). Some interesting questions were put to the three declared parliamentary candidates, covering a variety of issues including the environment, education, Parliament, MPs’ behaviour, East Midlands Airport, law and order and the candidates' heroes. There were some positive responses contained within the candidates' answers but quite often, just like experienced MPs, they
failed to answer the question that had been put to them. The chairman, John Davies, had to ‘reel them in’ on a number of occasions. They drifted off on another tangent, often referring back to what they had achieved – something we had already been told when they introduced themselves. I can understand that it must be difficult, having no prior warning as to the type of question to be asked, especially if you are the first to answer. However, the only questions that all three candidates answered positively and didn’t look to be struggling with was who their all time hero was and if they supported re-introducing the death penalty and a life sentence meaning life. I was also very surprised how polite and pleasant the candidates were to each other as this is something that we have not been used to in recent times from MPs.
It could have been because the proceedings were most ably ‘chaired’ by our vicar, John Davies (David Dimbleby, beware). Perhaps it was because the Hustings were held in the Parish Church, hence the good behaviour of everyone. Might it have been that they were simply weighing each other up at this early stage in readiness for the ‘character assassinations’ as we get nearer to the Election? Only time will tell so I hope that another Hustings can be held before the General Election to see if the candidates have a different outlook to what their electorate expect of them. I look forward to another Friends of the Parish Church event, and thank them for a very interesting and informative evening. Pictured above (left to right) are Heather Wheeler, Rev. Dr John Davies, Michael Edwards and Alexis Diouf.
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price supply and price shocks. Britain’s oilfields passed the point of peak production in 1999 – just 25 years or so after discovery. We’re dangerously reliant on a smaller and smaller number of volatile oil-producing states, and we’ll be a long way behind the likes of China when it comes to competing for ever more scarce Saudi or Nigerian oil. And that, ultimately, also means food. In some cases existing administrative structures have got the message but is Peak Oil recognised in our plans here? We can’t prevent the reality or the effects of Peak Oil, but we can try to mitigate its impacts. We can, for example, grow much more of our food locally. Each community or business can aim to be as resilient and self-reliant as possible. We can prevent destruction of prime market gardening and arable land. The near future is inevitably both low-carbon and energy-constricted, but we can relocalise and we can manage the transition. We can create personal, local and community resilience to the nasty bumps along the way. But can we do it in Melbourne and the surrounding area? Well, either we plan to, or we are forced to by the shocks in price and supply. Transition Derby, launched last year to promote the smoothest possible energy descent, runs demonstration projects and workshops and has already briefed local politicians, as well as community groups wanting to take responsibility. In South Derbyshire, the market gardening tradition is in our favour – are there growers willing to explore community-sup“When things are bad ported-agriculture schemes, to regenerate and energise their they are never as bad as you think they are operations? Amongst the many appropriand ate skills in our towns and villages, the Transition capability when things are good exists. Amongst the leaders, they are never quite as good as you think they are. movers and shakers of our locality, there is awareness that cheap oil will not, and carbon Never forget that my friends pollution cannot, continue – but can we wait or is there someYou’ll find it helpful and true” thing we can do now? Will more houses on agricultural land still look like a smart move in five, 10 or 15 years time ? Can Melbourne seize the Peak Oil challenge and become a We remember with gratitude being given this advice by Wally when Transition beacon…? we started our business 30 years ago and it has proved true and helpful What do we think, and what as have the other bits of advice and support he gave us. are we prepared to do, here in Melbourne? I invite readers to research We pay tribute to his life with fond memories Peak Oil and Transition for themselves – or I’ll be glad to Peter Shone and John Howell, provide a guide and briefing. Howell Shone Insurance Brokers Ltd, Newcastle, Staffs Graham Truscott 01332-862028
IS Melbourne capable of looking after itself ? Do we really know what is good for us – and for our future ? Across the UK, communities very like ours are exploring questions like this in a new grassroots movement, known as “Transition”. Here in Melbourne, for example, we could ask whether it makes any sense to build conventional homes on prime agricultural land (reported in January’s Village Voice), when Melbourne imports all its energy, most of its food and the basics needed to live. This is especially relevant when considering the ‘Food 2030 strategy' which acknowledges that Britain has to produce, urgently, more of its own food ? Why must we produce more of our own food and why is it so critical you may ask? Consider the use of oil in the production of food and then consider that there is less oil in the ground, in less accessible places, than mankind has already taken out. This is Peak Oil, the point at which the production of oil worldwide goes into decline. It has happened already in 64 of the world’s 98 oil producing nations – and its implications are profound. In Melbourne we are deeply vulnerable to oil
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NEw ChOIR IS REhEARSING hARD FOR ITS FIRST PuBLIC CONCERT AN acquired taste is something which, with time, one grows to appreciate more and more. Like whisky, olives, wine or oysters, it can take some effort and perseverance to get to real enjoyment. Melbourne’s newest choir is called an Achoir’d taste. It’s a choir, obviously – a mixed choir. The name hints at the chords, sung in four part harmony. It demands practice and pleasurable perseverance. And it just gets better and better.
The choir is still in its early stages. It is only a matter of months since the kernel of an idea became a preliminary meeting, which became a first trial session, which grew into regular organised Wednesday rehearsals at the Liberal Club. They might not be quite ready for TV’s Last Choir Standing, just yet, but give them another year and who knows? And now this new choir is preparing
for its first public concert next month. Under the musical direction first of Andrew Nicklin and subsequently Nic Robinson the choir has gone from strength to strength with a regular weekly attendance of 40 singers. The pieces range from show tunes to love songs, and from African to Bach. There is something for every taste in our ever expanding repertoire.
Singing with the choir is fun, it lightens your day and lifts your mood. If you are thinking about taking up singing, if you are curious, or if you just want to listen to their first performance go and see them at the Leisure Centre at 7.30pm on April 17. Tickets are £7 and available from Co-op Travel, Mair Aitkenhead (863653), Stef Hill (865960) and Andy Jackson (865578).
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Magic talk on the Attic MELBOURNE Civic Society was treated to a fascinating insight into the work of the curiously named Magic Attic at the talk given by Keith Foster. Keith is a driving force behind a dedicated team of volunteers who are preserving and researching a vast resource of local newspapers dating back to 1782. The archive also contains a large collection of old maps, local family and company records and thousands of old photographs. Keith has done pioneering work on the technique of scanning old glass negatives for reproduction as well as spending many hours producing a unique database on local service personnel killed in WW1 and WW2. This vast treasure trove of local information can be found housed in Sharpe's Pottery at Swadlincote and is available for anyone interested in doing research. The Civic Society will hold its AGM on Monday, March 29, at 7.30pm at the Leisure Centre. It will be followed by a talk by Malcolm Taylor on the research he has done on his house in Castle Donington which was once lived in by the famous 18th century Quaker, Ruth Follows.
head start for firm’s relocation KINGS Newton businessman John Mayers has made a very personal input to the frontage of the new premises for his business, Positive I D Labelling, located on the Melbourne Castle Lane Industrial Estate, John has sculptured part of a huge head from a two and a half tonne block of sandstone to adorn the forecourt. The business has relocated to the new 3,300 sq ft premises from its former small barn conversion and lock-up unit in Kings Newton and has purchased new machinery that will be capable of continuous production and support the objective of producing 200 million labels next year. Managing Director Mr Mayers said: “The business has been operating for eight years and the
move is intended to enable us to increase turnover by 20 percent.” As part of the expansion plans the company is looking overseas to extend its customer base further. Major customers are in the food industry with others in paint and petrochemicals. The company has also developed labels for use in a laboratory environment that change colour at certain temperatures. “A unique product,” said Mr Mayers. Pictured outside the new premises and featuring the sculpture are (from the left): John Mayers, Jayne Williams, Danny Carr, Amanda Deighton, Bennett (company dog), Andy Bavister and Mark Hurst.
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wally owned his dream Bentley before he was 40 WALLY (WALLACE JEFFREY) SMITH 1922-2010 WALLY Smith was a great local character, instantly recognisable in his later years by his bib and brace, his little van, and his peaked baseball cap. Wally had not enjoyed good health for several years before his death, but remained his own man to the end. Wally was a proud farmer, and in his long career he proved to be a very good one, taking the secrets of his husbandry far and wide, nationally and internationally. He was awarded a five-month Nuffield Farming Scholarship, to visit North America, where he gave freely of his expertise. Later, he shared his knowledge with the Nottingham University farming department at Sutton Bonnington. He worked closely with the University for many years. He was a founder member of the Potato Study group, and he had a wide fame speaking to farmer's groups, and to clubs and societies. As a public speaker, he was funny, knowledgeable, and very much master of his brief. At a meeting of ladies of the WI, for instance, he was absolutely in his element,
with his anecdotes, his bluff heavily accented speech, his humour, and his humanity. Born in Rolleston on Dove, his family moved to this area, and he started his farming career at the very bottom, but by dint of hard work and serious application, he be-
came a landowner and a farming expert. As Brenda Earp, whose father employed Wally while he was still in school, said "he worked all the hours God sent". Even into 80s, he was proud of his hard work, running around in his little van, getting up at unearthly hours, to do jobs for people. He realised his ambition of owning a Bentley before he was 40, and he later owned two 'Rollers'. The Revd. John Dawson, at his funeral service at Bretby Crematorium said: "Wally was a generous man, always ready to help people, and give away produce and flowers that he had grown, but he could be stubborn and did not suffer fools ... he had a social conscience, being a long standing member of the Melbourne Rotary Club, a school governor at Breedon and a well loved Santa at Christmas.” Wally leaves Noreen his wife of 63 years, a son Malcolm, a daughter, Barbara, and four grandchildren. At the very well attended funeral service, the Revd. John Dawson said: " Wally was a legend ... we are left with memories of a man who could at times be difficult, but whose heart was in the right place." – DOB
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Lover of music, quizzes and Royal Family history ALICE MARGARET JACKSON 1917-2010 MARGARET’S funeral service on February 26 was conducted by Rev Dennis Smith at Melbourne Methodist Chapel, where she had been a Sunday school teacher, choir member and regular worshipper. The building of what is now the NatWest Bank in Melbourne Market Place was commissioned by Margaret’s paternal greatgrandfather, Edwin Hyde, a draper, and Bank House, High Street, by her maternal great-grandfather, James Earp. Margaret was born and lived “in grandma’s house” (Bank House) whilst her father was in the Pay Corps in Russia, following the Revolution in 1917. When he returned home the family moved to a condemned thatched cottage at the bottom of Potter Street, which his new employer, The Melbourne Estate, renovated. The family later moved to 19 Potter Street, which had gas and electricity. Margaret loved school and was a pupil teacher before leaving at the age of fourteen. She helped her mother, dressmaking for six months, until she was sought out to work in Melbourne Post Office. After three years, Margaret took a shop in the Market Place, selling delicious ice cream, confectionery and grocery.
Although it was the 1930s – “The Depression” – she was able to improve the shop and fittings. In slack times she sewed and made outfits. Margaret met Samuel Ewart Jackson at Aunt Winnie’s birthday party at Cross House, where she was later to live, after its division. They married on September 12, 1939, nine days after the outbreak of war, and were “jolly lucky” to get a new house, on
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Ticknall then lost 5-1 away to league leaders Etwall Rangers with Mark Nixon getting the consolation. Finishing the month in style, Ticknall took on visitors Yoxhall Rangers and winning 8-0. Strike duo Alex Slater and Matt Archer helped themselves to a hat-trick each along with a Ben Dale finish and a Mark Nixon thunderbolt competing the scoring. STREAMLINE played two games in the
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Why not take this opportunity to try out the game of bowls at a club that caters for both the social bowler and also the competitive league bowler? The facilities at the club are first class with the green being regarded as one of the finest in the county. The club also has a very active social side with quizzes and games nights on the green being examples of these. For any further information about the club contact the secretary, Gayle Summerlin, on 01332 864643. Pictured at the Kings Newton Bowls Club Awards evening held at the RBL Club are (from left to right) Barry Woodman, Ruth Bradshaw, Neil Hill, Mavis Taylor, Mike Alexander, Milly Pass, Doris Jackson, Graham Leech, Gayle Summerlin, Rob Philipson, Janet Jardine, Josh Hall and Steven Hall.
Dynamoes make it a record 14 wins in a run MELBOURNE Dynamoes first team had another good month in February setting a new season's record of 14 consecutive wins and stretching their lead at the top of the table to 11 points. They began the month away to Ashover and secured a convincing 6-0 victory with Paul Swallow, Lee Scott, Dave Brough, Rob Brough, Danny Guild and Carl Allsop getting on the score sheet. The following week Dynamoes’ winning streak came to an end but they still made it
16 unbeaten with a 2-2 home draw against Derby Rolls-Royce. A Carl Allsop penalty and a Danny Guild strike earned the point. Melbourne ended the month in entertaining style with a 6-3 home victory against Sandiacre Town. Braces from Paul Swallow and Carl Allsop (one from a penalty) plus goals from Alex Slater and skipper Lee Scott allowed Melbourne to go 11 points clear with just two months of the season remaining. Melbourne Dynamoes Reserves played
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just two games in February starting with a last minute 3-2 home win against Swanick Pentrich Reserves. Dom Hudson and Jack Tivey took Melbourne into a two-goal lead but they were pegged back by the visitors and it needed a last minute Sam Stuart finish to earn the victory. In the reserves’ only other game they fell to a 3-0 home defeat to league leaders Derby Royals.
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The night Brian Clough paid a surprise visit to Melbourne FOLLOWING on from the recent article about Melbourne Town FC playing against Derby County and former manager Colin Murphy’s connection with Melbourne, it came to light that he wasn’t the only Rams manager to have a connection with Melbourne, if only for one evening. In 1968, the United Reformed Church men’s club met on a monthly basis and invited guest speakers to give a talk for a modest fee. The men’s club invited Rams' midfielder Alan Durban to attend and give a talk on life as a professional footballer. The start time of 7pm passed and by 7.30pm with the men's club officials getting worried, into the room strode Brian Clough, who opened with the remark “Durban’s been injured in training today and I’ve told him that he can’t be here so you’re stuck with me instead". There then followed 90 minutes of tales, stories and anecdotes from the great man
himself who also “borrowed” a few cigarettes along the way as he enthralled the audience. He happily answered questions including “Why can’t winger Alan Hinton (nicknamed Gladys) tackle?” Back came the answer “Because I pay him to score goals and deliver crosses; I pay other people to tackle.” Then with a “That’s your lot, I’m off” he went. The committee tried to pay him a fee but he would have none of it. He got into his car and drove off. Other Melbourne connections with the Rams include former midfielder Willie Carlin running the newsagents in the Market Place following his retirement from the game; goalkeeper Graham Moseley lived on The Woodlands; and midfielder David Langan lived in Packhorse Road while they played for the Rams in the late 70s and early 80s. Langan joined the Rams from school and was an industrious midfielder when Rams boss and Melbourne resident Colin Murphy gave him his debut at right-back in 1977. He had pace, tackled well and got forward. He was player of the year in 1977-8 and won four of his 24 Republic of Ireland caps while with the Rams. He was sold to Birmingham
City for £350,000 in July 1980. Moseley played many times for Derby and went on to play with distinction for many clubs including Brighton in the 1983 FA Cup Final. One of the highlights of Moseley’s career was undoubtedly being a judge for the Miss Melbourne competition. Willie Carlin was transferred from Sheffield United in August 1968 to Derby County, then in the Second Division; the transfer fee was £63,000 (a club record fee at the time). Derby topped the Second Division in 1968/69, earning Carlin his second Championship medal. In the 1969/70 season Derby County finished 4th in the top flight, Carlin's highest ever finish. More recently former Rams’ full back Jason Beardsley (born in Uttoxeter) is the son of former heavyweight boxer and Melbourne resident, Clive Beardsley. Having moved on from the Rams, Jason now plays for Tampa Bay Rowdies in the States. But, as yet and as far as we can tell, no player from Melbourne has ever appeared for the Rams. However, there might have been one from Ticknall but that is still being researched. – Andy Heafield
Minxes duo star for Three Counties IF YOU think rugby is exclusively for boys, think again! Melbourne Minxes Hannah Lloyd and Kasia Puszczynska – pictured right – represented the Notts, Lincs, and Derbyshire (NLD) squad at a recent Inter County tournament held at Sleaford RFC. The tournament had attracted teams from all over the country and included Yorkshire, Hertfordshire, Staffordshire, North West, and Leicestershire. After successfully qualifying through the pool stages NLD were drawn against Yorkshire in the semi-final. In a close match, which provided some excellent tackling, NLD managed to progress to the final, which was played against Hertfordshire – last season’s finalists. Both Hannah and Kasia were in the starting lineup in their relatively unconventional positions of second row. With a strong NLD team performance they ran in four tries, winning comfortably 24-0. Being selected for the tri-counties is a massive achievement. To be an integral part of the winning team in a national tournament is an incredible achievement. Congratulations go to Hannah and Kasia as well as all those connected with Melbourne Minis and Juniors.
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MELBOURNE Wanderers are marching into 2010 with two wins out of three in this weather disrupted season. Only league leaders Shobnall Saints prevented a 100% record this year with a narrow 2-1 defeat. The Wanderers' latest win against Repton puts them up to fourth in the Burton Junior League Under 15 Division 2 table, but it wasn’t all plain sailing. Repton took the lead after three minutes with a cross that managed to fool everyone and ended up in the far corner of the net. They then doubled the lead on 13 minutes, scoring from well outside our area with a chip that dipped just below the crossbar out of the reach of Richard Sommerville. Immediately changes were made in the Melbourne formation allowing the team to play more in the opponents' half and tighten the back four. Chances came and Joseph Shadbolt converted one of them to put Melbourne back in the game on the 20-minute mark. Daniel Toon then went on a run from midfield through a crowded Repton penalty area, beating at least four opponents with outstanding close control, before slotting the ball home to bring Melbourne level on 31 minutes. The momentum having swung Melbourne’s way saw Tom Bellini’s shot saved by the Repton goalkeeper only for Daniel Toon to score from close range giving a 3-2 score-line at half-time to the Wanderers. The second half continued to see Melbourne dominate, Daniel Toon crept in to seal his hat-trick and, following a Jack Stanley in-swinging cross to the edge of the six-yard area, Alex O’Brien met the ball perfectly with a glancing header that nestled just inside the far post – an outstanding goal worthy of a TV replay. Daniel wrapped the game up with his fourth on 77 minutes. With both Shobnall and Uttoxeter battling it out for the title, Wanderers have five games left and a chance for a creditable third place finish over the next few weeks.
Melbourne Wanderers ( left to right back row): Stuart Blatch, Tom Belini, Joe Shadbolt, Jamie Wakefield, Steve Williams, Daniel Toon, Will Keen, Alex O'Brien. Front row: Thomas Jackson, Mathew Williams, Andrew Hurt, Richard Sommerville, Kyle Jones and Thomas Blatch.
Rugby club finally get show back on the road MELBOURNE Rugby Club First XV finally got to play again after the poor weather resulted in a series of postponed games. Their first game of 2010 saw a long trip to Oakham and suffered a heavy 58-0 defeat. Melbourne prepared poorly, were undisciplined( two yellow cards) and came out a distant second to a well organised Oakham side who will surely challenge for the title. The visit of Southwell to Cockshut Lane saw Melbourne avenge their earlier league defeat with a solid performance to run out 20-0 winners. Chris Fulton scored the sole try and Euan Holden kicked 15 points. Worksop were the next visitors and Melbourne put in a woeful performance, losing 13-7 to a side below them in the league. Putting this show behind them and sporting a new kit (sponsored by Ashley Adams), Melbourne travelled to Amber Valley. Melbourne were keen to do the double over their Derbyshire rivals, having beaten them in a hard fought home fixture earlier in the sea-
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7. Next saw the visit of a strong Ashby side and despite competing well, Melbourne suffered a 30-0 defeat. Two yellow cards did not help Melbourne’s cause. The final Saturday in February saw Melbourne travel to Mellish for a league game. They put in their best performance of the season to register a 37–9 win and completed the double over Mellish. Tries came from Ian Lucas (2) and Ashley Stringer (2) with 12 points from Euan’s boot. The first team continue to hold a mid-table position. THE Second XV suffered a series of postponed games but have had two games to report. They travelled to Loughborough losing 58-0 to a strong Loughborough third team. They also travelled to Nottinghamians for a Pennant game. An error-strewn first half saw a 0-0 half time score. Nottinghamians improved after the break forcing Melbourne to play better. Tries from Jake Oxspring (2), Tom Cresswell and a last minute try from Pete Ilott (securing a bonus point win) saw the seconds win 24-7. James Perry kicked four points. The seconds are second in their Pennant league.
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