Village Voice No 216 November 2010
Melbourne & District
Inquest’s open verdict
THERE were scary characters a plenty over the Hallowe’en weekend with parties and discos catering for those who wanted to have their fun indoors to the many seen scurrying about in the dark doing the rounds as trick or treaters. A regular comment was ‘Happy Halloween’ which seemed a little out of place but it made the occasion a more friendly event – especially at the Packhorse (right) and for this youngster at Weston (below). More pictures inside.
AN open verdict was recorded at the inquest into the sudden death of Robert Anderson, who was found in the garden of his home on Ashby Road, Melbourne, in May. The assistant deputy coroner in Derby, Paul McCandless, in recording his verdict, said that there was not enough evidence to conclude that he had intended to take his own life. Mr Anderson was found on the morning of May 26, this year, with a single shotgun wound to the head. The pathologist, Dr Frances Hollingbury, confirmed that no drugs or alcohol were found in Mr Anderson's body.
economy fears In bomb aftermath WE are, so near to East Midlands Airport and with so many local residents working there, in the middle of a huge international crisis. No-one knows the outcome of the discovery at the Castle Donington airport of the ink cartridge bomb, which initially evaded the security procedures normal at all UK airports. Downing Street, and the White House were certainly taking the matter very seriously, as EMA made the headlines all over the world. The threat to life and limb is certainly the prime worry. The aim of the terrorists is also clearly to dislocate and disrupt the normal commercial airfreighting of the estimated 25m tonnes of goods sent by air each year, of which well over
2.5m tonnes is received and sent at British airports. "The minimal disruption to the flow of trade is essential to success", said a spokesman for the British International Freight Association, who stressed that the issues required "an attention to look at systems and procedures". The association is "pleased that the UK government has acknowledged the massive economic and financial impmplications of much tighter international air security rules" At the moment, neither the airport nor freight carriers, the police nor the politicians will openly discuss what measures are likely to be adopted. Euro PM Roger Helmer has called on the Government to offer reassurance to nearby residents. He said: "The Government may have excellent
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reasons for giving, or not giving information, but some sort of reassurance from the authorities would be nice.” All talk now is of how the security of air cargo can be improved, particularly as nationally 60% of air freighted goods go in the holds of passenger planes. UK goods delivered to an airport in the UK originate from a known consigner, a form of vetting administered by the Department of Transport. Known consigners have to meet laid-down security measures and staff recruitment checks, and they often have scanning capacity. But the problem is that goods coming into the country may well not have gone through the standard procedures normal in the UK and the US. To
equip UK airports and other airports in the Western world to be able to detect the new PETN explosive could well be costly – estimates of the cost of a surveillance machine range from $200,000 to $1.6m, compared to the simple X-ray machines, costing $100.000, used on travellers' luggage. Philip Hammond, the Transport Secretary, has indicated that a review of security measures would consider a layered approach, whereby freight from some sources would be banned from entry, and categorising countries according to the level of risk Everyone will be watching to see what demands the Government is going to put on the booming East Midlands freight business. There will be certainly "massive financial and economic implications" for the local economy.
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IT was giveaway time at the British Legion Club’s Royal Suite when the Carnival Committee distributed almost £4,000 to over 20 local groups and organisations. The money was the surplus from the year's event, which saw an estimated 4,000 people attend the carnival at the school playing fields held in perfect weather. Carnival Chairman Andy Heafield, who is standing down after this year's AGM, said: "The donations are for me the highlight of the whole carnival year as it's always nice to give something back as we seem to spend the rest of the year asking for things. I'm not the only one standing down from the committee and I think that Tony Whitworth and Sheila Hicklin can be proud of the part that they have played in bringing the event back to life." Representatives from the local groups and organisations are pictured at the great giveaway with their cheques.
Area forums invitation RESIDENTS are being encouraged to make a difference in their communities at a series of area forums which are open to anyone who lives or works in the district. South Derbyshire District Council, Derbyshire County Council and the police will provide information on services and policies affecting the area. Individuals can also have their say and ask questions about issues affecting their neighbourhoods. Issues relating to Aston, Weston and Barrow-on-Trent, Calke, Elvaston, Foremark, Ingleby, Melbourne, Shardlow, Smisby, Stan-
ton-by-Bridge, Stenson Fields, Swarkestone, Ticknall, Twyford and Stenson will be raised at the Bill Shone Leisure Centre, in Melbourne, on Tuesday, November 9. Cllr Bob Wheeler, leader of the district council, said: "These forums enable people to become better informed about issues affecting their communities. "There is also a chance to give valuable feedback to the various agencies. All comments are taken on board and can help to shape local priorities." The forum starts at 7pm.
spy dog number nine SPY Dog Lara is featured once more in a new book by Andy Cope. The new title ‘Spy Dog Secret Santa’ was released in October, making it nine in the series to date. Author Andy Cope will soon be on his travels to India to launch the book there. There is even more good news for young
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It’s hall change now at town landmark ANYONE visiting Melbourne Pool in recent weeks cannot have failed to notice the changes that have been taking place at Melbourne Hall. The entrance to the hall via the carriage circle is now screened off and the hall itself has taken on a whole new appearance. A scaffolding structure has been erected to a point higher than the hall to enable a tarpaulin roof to be put in situ while work is undertaken to re-roof the building. The work is planned to take place in two phases with the first now underway on the east wing. This phase is expected to run through until April 2011. Lord Ralph Kerr told Village Voice that the extensive repair work to re-roof the hall is likely to take in excess of a year to complete. He added: “We are pleased that Alan Staley, who is a Melbourne master builder, is carrying out the work. Alan has recently finished the restoration to the Tithe Barn “The last time the roof was repaired was over 250 years ago. This was done by Joseph Pickford, so we feel it has lasted well.” Before work could commence Mr Staley was working in close association with English Heritage and Natural England because of the implications of a bat colony located in the roof space. Bats are a protected species and work that is likely to impact on them or their habitat during the mating season, April to September, is not allowed. The outcome is that the provision of bat boxes will be an integral part of the project and the work will
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Santa’s on his way SANTA has once more agreed to visit Melbourne and King’s Newton – and the Rotary Club of Melbourne will provide him with his helpers. Santa’s first appearance will be at the Melbourne Saturday shopping event on Saturday, December 4. This will be followed by a four-night tour of the town starting on Monday, December 13.
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be split into two phases. English Heritage has identified the specifications, materials and methods to be used for the project but this is not a problem for Alan and his team of Melbourne-based tradesmen who are familiar with traditional methods, having worked on heritage and conservation projects for many years. It is estimated that 60 per cent of the roof slates will need to be replaced. The slates, known as Green Westmorland, are being quarried at Oldwater in the Lake District and will be fixed with lime mortar using a technique known as head bedding with copper nails. Re-pointing of all stonework at roof level
Wendy packs a lot into her talk MELBOURNE Civic Society had a fascinating glimpse of transport in the past when Dr Wendy Freer gave a talk on packhorses and packroads and the work of drovers. She explained the routes taken by strings of packhorses laden with a whole variety of goods including coal, wool, salt, lead, cheese and hops as they plodded their way on narrow paths and across small bridges to their destination. Much evidence still exists – hence Melbourne's own Packhorse Road and Inn. Before the advent of the train, animals in large groups had to be driven many miles on foot from farms to markets in towns by drovers. Cows, sheep, pigs, turkeys and geese were in demand to feed the growing populations in cities. From Elizabethan times droving had to be licenced and in time became a respectable trade. Being trusted with handling large sums of money, some chief drovers set up their own banks. The Bank of the Black Ox established in 1799 did not become part of Lloyds Bank until 1909. The next meeting of Melbourne Civic Society will be on Monday, November 29, at 7.30pm at Melbourne Leisure Centre. Graham Truscott and his colleagues from Transitions Derby UK will be addressing the problems facing society from the consequences of climate change and how we can find solutions at a local level.
Comedy night next on the agenda MELBOURNE Festival Concert and Events programme continues on Friday, November 26, with the presentation of the next comedy night. Headlining is Simon Bligh supported by Alan Francis and Alan Armstrong. Compere for the evening is Tony Cowards. The venue is the British Legion Club and doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Tickets are £7. For the more energetic there is a Celidh/barn dance taking place on Saturday, November 13, at the Liberal Club featuring the Breedon Hot Shots and their caller Diana Wilkins. Last year they closed the festival with a terrific Ceilidh/barn dance and they’ve been brought back at the earliest opportunity. Start time is 8pm, and tickets are £7.
will also be undertaken and attention will be given to the 14 chimneys located on the roof, three of which will be removed and the remainder overhauled and repaired as necessary. Alan is positive that the work he successfully undertook on the Tithe Barn project stood him in good stead in the bidding process to secure this project. Prior to the completion of that project, the Tithe Barn had been on the Buildings at Risk listing. In the same general location, Alan has recently worked on the Melbourne Hall Tea Rooms, which is a Grade 1 listed building. Melbourne Hall will be partially hidden from the public for the next 14 months.
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Country Living Seasonal events and activities for all the family! Christmas at Calke Sat 27 – Sun 28 Nov
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Sat 4 – Sun 5 Dec, Sat 11 – Sun 12 Dec & Sat 18 – Sun 19 Dec 11am – 6.30pm Enjoy our winter festival of trees along the Tree Trail in the grounds of this unique house. As darkness falls the trail will be illuminated by magical Christmas lights and lanterns. Listen to seasonal music, enjoy children’s craft activities and visit Father Christmas in his grotto. You may wish to bring a torch. Adult £3.50, child £2, family £11 (members free). Father Christmas grotto £3 (includes present).
Christmas Craft & Gift Show Sat 11 & Sun 12 Dec 11am – 6pm Calke will be hosting its first Craft and Gift Show in the Riding School, featuring fine crafts and original Christmas gifts to buy. Christmas Fine Food Fair Sun 19 Dec 11am – 4pm
Celebrate the festive season in the Riding School with local food and produce that’s grown, raised, baked or caught within a 30 mile radius of Calke Abbey. A wide variety of local producers will be providing delicious foods to taste and buy.
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Divorce Financial Specialist at Eddowes Waldron Divorce Solicitor Russell Tolley has joined long established Derby solicitors Eddowes Waldron. Russell has joined the firm after spending several years in Russell also prepares Pre-Nuptial Agreements which are now matrimonial niche practices in Nottingham and brings with having a much greater influence on the outcome of Divorce him a wealth of experience. He qualified as a solicitor in 1986 settlements. “People are becoming more keen to make and has specialised in Divorce law ever provision themselves for the division of since. He is a specialist matrimonial their assets should their marriage not finance solicitor accredited as such by succeed. At the same time the Divorce Resolution (formerly the Solicitors Courts are finally giving such Family Law Association) and appears in agreements the weight they deserve.” both the 2009 Legal 500 and Legal He is also a specialist in the division of Experts’ guide, the clients’ guide to the assets when non-married couples best Law Firms and Practitioners. separate, another complex area of the Russell joins the firm’s strong matrimolaw which continues to develop and nial team and will concentrate on which is becoming more and more handling divorces where high income common. “This has been crying out for and/or high asset values feature in the law reform by Parliament for years. financial settlement. He says, “ It has People still, unfortunately, believe in become increasingly common these the myth of the common-law wife, days for families to have substantial something which simply does not assets, particularly money tied up in exist. Couples can enter into cohabitathe matrimonial home, pensions or tion agreements which will offer a family businesses. In such cases it pays to receive sound legal degree of protection on subsequent separation, but without advice early on in the separation or even before a separation, such an agreement the law remains sadly lacking.” as well as specialist representation throughout any subsequent proceedings” Eddowes Waldron can be contacted by telephone on 01332 348484 and further details can be found on their website www.ewlaw.co.uk Eddowes Waldron Solicitors, 12 St Peter's Churchyard, Derby DE1 1TZ
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RUNNING a ‘mixed’ farm with both crops and livestock is quite unusual nowadays but for me any other way is unthinkable. The old saying ‘Up corn down horn’ or viceversa still holds good, suggesting that you will always have something that’s profitable and always something that’s not. At the moment it’s certainly ‘down horn’ as, due to cereal and oilseed prices being very high, feed cost for livestock are uneconomically too high. This is coming home to us at the moment as we sell all our surplus calves to other farmers at a few weeks and the price of them has crashed. Beef producers have decided that they have to make input cost cuts and the only way at the moment is to refuse to pay high prices for calves. This has only happened in the last three or four months, which has coincided with feed price increases. Early July saw wheat prices at just over £100 a tonne and today £150 plus is achievable. This is just down to speculation of perceived shortages around the world and this is having
a big affect on all food prices now and in the coming months. Some commodity traders in the city, who wouldn’t know what a grain of wheat looks like, have made some serious profits in this time – but that’s life. ■ Despite some strong windy days and several sharp frosts the leaves seem very reluctant to come off the trees this season. The Woodland Trust apparently surveys things like this and says that the seasons are widening. Early springs and late autumns are the order of the day and I certainly agree that the climate seems to be changing. Spring 2010 was very cold and dry and the promise of farm crops and natural flora and fauna was not at all good. But a wetter period mid-summer balanced the books, albeit making for a messy harvest start. The weather nowadays seems to get stuck in three to four month patterns which I think is not like it was many years ago. Is it changing or is it me? One thing I do know hasn’t changed is that as soon as the clocks are altered winter is here very soon!
Pub swear box gives Poppy Appeal a big booster THE annual Poppy Appeal got off to a good start when Tel and Sue Potts, organisers of the appeal on behalf of Melbourne British Legion, were invited to the Chequers at Ticknall to accept a donation, the proceeds collected over a year from the pub's swear box. The contents were transferred into a clear jar and customers are being invited to guess the amount. Nine prizes have been donated with the top prize of a Christmas hamper for the closest estimate. The counting will take place on the night of Remembrance Sunday, November 14, and prize winners will be informed of the results. The Poppy Appeal will benefit from both the total in the jar and the additional cash generated from the raffle. Mr Potts said he was, " delighted that the Poppy
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Pubwatch is back in action DISTRICT and County Councillor John Harrison advised that efforts to regenerate Pubwatch had recently proved successful with four Melbourne licensees signed up and the next meeting diaried for November 18. Commenting on the anti-social behaviour and recent disturbances outside the Lamb Inn, Cllr Harrison suggested this had merely highlighted the issues. Pubwatch is a national scheme set up to reduce crime and disorder in pubs and clubs. It is well organised locally by the Safer South Derbyshire Partnership and has proved successful in Swadlincote. The scheme works by creating links between licensees, allowing information, such as the identity of troublemakers to be passed quickly between each other and the police. It also provides a forum where licensees can share problems and solutions. Council chairman Nigel Collyer, concerned about recent increases in local crime and highlighting the darker nights fast approaching, questioned Cllr Harrison on street lighting: “Are there any plans being considered to turn off our lights, recognising councils are considering cost reductions?” Cllr Harrison advised “the county council is looking at a variety of possibilities, but it's not ‘a one size fits all’ approach – some lights can be switched off after 12pm but nothing would be introduced without a full and proper consultation". Continuing on the theme of Law and Order, Adam Seal, chairman of Melbourne’s expanding Neighbourhood Watch community, invited the Parish Council and local residents to attend an open meeting on November 16 (7.30pm) at the leisure centre where guest speaker Bimal Jangra will be talking on internet security. Cllr Collyer suggested the Wakes had proved a successful event once more with the added attraction of a new ride located in the Dental Practice car park. Four minor assaults were reported during the period, three of which were resolved by restorative justice. Cllr David Smith commented that drunken teenage girls were a particular problem at this year's Wakes. Following questions from the Parish Council about Swarkestone Causeway, “the administration at Matlock has put the replacement road as one of its top priorities in the county council plan”, advised Cllr Harrison. “The feasibility study is complete: six possible routes, of which two are seen as a priority. The Parish Council should respond to the consultation.” Costs are in the order of £12m, up to £20m for the option that links a road to the Bonnie Prince island. It is noted the consultation paper is avail-
able on the Parish Council website for residents to view. Further road matters identified that surface dressing work on the High Street would take place over the next four weekends, avoiding Remembrance Sunday. Cllr Collyer, thanked Cllr Harrison for pushing through these important repairs. Whilst the kerbs outside the Bay Tree Restaurant continue to gain attention, Cllr Smith commented: “If the work had been done properly we wouldn’t be wasting tax payers' money now addressing it once more”. Cllr Harrison agreed that the original stone was not fit for purpose, noting the difficulty in finding materials of substance that would not look out of character. The Derby Road/Kings Newton Lane junction improvement is imminent. DCC has a £130,000 budget to make improvements at the junction.
STUART BLATCH reports from the November meeting of Melbourne Parish Council
Other topics discussed ■ The stone monument at Castle Square continues to cause a working together impediment. District and County Councillors point the finger of responsibility firmly with the Parish Council. A site meeting with the Civic Society and council members is to take place this month. ■ Melbourne Fete and Carnival Committee has donated £100 towards the cost of a shelter at the Lothian Gardens to protect young children and parents from inclement weather. ■ Mrs Hardy thanked the council for recent pruning of trees in Kings Newton. ■ The Parish Council has requested Derbyshire County Council to make the bus layby outside Bird’s a car parking area for a maximum 20 min period as it is no longer used by buses. ■ An order for a grit bin to be located at the top of Moira Street on the grassed area of George Street has been submitted to Derbyshire County Council. ■ The Melbourne Sporting Partnership will shortly begin work on a business plan to secure funding sources, with consultants to be appointed mid-November. ■ The Melbourne Area Forum meeting will be held at the Leisure Centre on November 9 at 7pm. ■ The next Safer Neighbourhood Area meeting takes place at Barrow on Trent on December 1 at 7pm. ■ Finally the “Big Top” Pinders Circus wishes to come back to Melbourne in June 2011, following the successful event held this year at the Recreation Ground.
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MELBOURNE residents Bob and Doreen Garratt celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary in October with their family at Trent Lock Golf Club. Bob (82) was born in Derby and Doreen (80) in Blackburn. She moved to Spondon after the death of her father when she was six years old. Although they had attended the same school in Spondon during their childhood they first met as adults at a dance in Derby in 1948. At that time Bob was a farmer and Doreen worked for British Rail as a secretary. They married in Spondon Parish Church on October 14, 1950, and have two children, Paul and Elaine. In 1955, Bob joined the police force and was posted to New Mills in the Peak District, where the family remained until he was transfered to Melbourne in 1966. Bob was based at Swadlincote Police Station and patrolled the area in a beat car while Doreen gained employment as secretary to the chief engineer at Staunton Harold Reservoir until she retired in 1980. Bob retired in 1982 and the couple have enjoyed lots of foreign travel and short break holidays during the 28 years of their retirement. One of their favourites holidays was to Cuba five years ago.
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Recruitment drive for firefighters
QUIZ TIME ... (l-r) Jane Chester, Cllr Neil Atkin, Trevor Smith, Barbara James and Sandra Bayliss.
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FOLLOWING the death of quizmaster David Smith, the annual Aston on Trent Family Supper Quiz was almost cancelled. However, it was the Smith family's decision that the event should go ahead, and Trevor Smith – David's eldest son – attended the event and presented the new "David Smith Memorial Trophy" to the winning team, The Manor Farm Musers. As is customary, the current chairman of South Derbyshire District Council was invited and attended the event. Chairman Cllr Neil Atkin is also Aston's SDDC representative, a good friend to both the village and to Recreation in Aston. Cllr Atkin's consort for the evening was Aston resident Barbara James, the chair of Recreation in Aston. Together with Trevor Smith, his partner, Sue, and Cllr
Atkin's chauffeur Gary, they made up one of the teams and said that they had all thoroughly enjoyed the experience! The entire evening was a great success, with quizmaster Robin Sedgewick and his assistant, Matt Feeney, organising a wonderful mix of questions. Recreation in Aston are extremely grateful to them both for all their hard work. A mouth-watering supper was provided by "George's Tradition" of Chellaston and there were many positive comments regarding the standard of the fish, chips and peas. A successful raffle also featured and all profits will go towards the continuing refurbishment of the sports pavilion (now known as the Aston Recreation Centre). – SB
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Ex-MP to talk of his time in Westminster THE Friends of the Parish Church have invited Mark Todd to return to Melbourne to speak about his experiences as our MP and his time spent at Westminster. The date set for his visit is Thursday, November 18. Mr Todd (pictured) became a Member of Parliament representing South Derbyshire on May 1, 1997. He stood down when Parliament was dissolved on April 12, 2010, having announced his intention to do so in September 2007.
During his time as the local MP his face became very familiar with him spending a lot of time in his constituency and attending many of the functions that he was invited to. He was always contactable through his local office or his office in Westminster. Active in many local and national campaigns he was in recent times critical of the East Midlands Airport and plans to reduce aircraft noise.
Show produces a hit THE annual Weston on Trent Produce Show was a good day with five new entrants for the sixth running of the event.
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The quality of produce was of a high standard and the organisers would like to thank all who attended and supported this community event. The produce was auctioned at the end of the day by Eric Hackett, which helped to raise the profits to £291.75. Awards were made as follows: Child category: 1st place Mia Lawson, 2nd Poppy Swan, Joint 3rd Lottie Mathews, Dylan Kennedy. Best in class fruit and veg: Ian Cook (large cabbage). Best in class stem flower: Jo Mathews (cut dahlia). Best in class floral arrangement: Marie-anne Bamkin (basket arrangement). Best in class home produce: Jo Mathews (sponge sandwich cream filling). The winners of the most points in the show award went to Val Flude and Dot Cartlidge, pictured with the Vicar of Aston on Trent, the Revd Tony Luke .
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Men in Shorts go down a bomb THE Teutonic flags adorning the ‘esteemed Leisure Centre beams’ may have been the nearest thing Melbourne has come to an invasion since 1945... But, along with the aptly named ‘Bomber’s Moon’ beer from the Leather Britches Brewery, the ever helpful waitresses and an engaging audience, the ‘Men in Shorts’ received an enthusiastic welcome. Despite commencing the proceedings with the ‘Great Escape’ happily all of the audience decided against trying to dig their way to freedom and were taken on an entertaining Holiday Camp style ride, beginning close to home with tunes including ‘Daisy Daisy’ and ‘Roll Out The Barrel’ The ‘Men in Shorts’ took the supportive audience on a wandering, knapsack laden journey to Bavaria. Along the way, with all in hearty voice, we called in at Copenhagen, which was still ‘Wonderful, Wonderful’, experienced Edelweiss in Austria and Yodelling in neutral Switzerland.
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Half-time delivered a menu of Penny (Pfennig) Heath’s spectacular hearty food, including “the best Wurst” in Melbourne and the delights of the Black Forest, luckily in the form of a gateau and not a walk. The diners enjoyed their experience in the company of “Neil Diamond”, smoothly performed by Ian Payne. The ‘Song-Fest’ continued late into the evening and included the customary public humiliation of six of Melbourne’s highly embarrassed residents. The finale was a further compilation
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it’s time to Stamp and Deliver again
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DURING December Scout Groups in Derby and surrounding areas will be delivering Christmas cards in envelopes bearing specially produced stamps, which have been posted in distinctive yellow boxes. These are sited within local shops and businesses, churches, pubs and clubs, courtesy of their owners or organisers, without, whose generous support ‘Stamp and Deliver’ could not continue to raise much-needed funds for Scouting and other local and national charities. The Scouts ‘Stamp & Deliver’ scheme provides a delivery service to those purchasing special stamps. At the same time, financial support is given to local organisations, which rely on voluntary contributions to operate successfully. For 2010 the nominated charities are Headway and the Derbyshire Children’s Hospital League of Friends. The success of the scheme is determined each year by the number of stamps sold. As a result of last year’s activities a cheque for £4,400 was presented to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance Service during a ceremony in the Mayor’s Parlour in Derby. When buying your stamps please ensure that cards are only addressed to locations listed on the A5 handbill available at the point of purchase. The first collection from yellow post boxes will be on Friday, December 3, with the final collection at 3pm on Thursday, December 16.
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Margaret Annie O'Sullivan 6th January 1942 - 1st October 2010 The loving wife of Brendan, Mum of Angela, Michael, Kevin, Theresa and Maria. A proud grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully on 1st October 2010 at home with her family aged 68 years. The funeral service took place at Melbourne Catholic Church on Friday 8th October and Margaret was laid to rest in Melbourne Cemetary. Brendan and family would like to thank friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy and donations to Macmillan Relief. Thanks to Dr. James Long, District Nurses and Macmillan Nurses also to Fr. Anthony Axe and all who attended Margaret's requiem mass. Finally, thanks to James, Jane and Alex for the buffet and J.P. Springthorpe & Co for their care and attention. You all made a very sad time a little bit easier.
WIN Jackson, a longstanding Melbourne resident, is pictured cutting into her birthday cake. Win celebrated her 90 glorious years with relatives and friends from near and far, with a party held at the Melbourne British Legion Club’s Royal Suite.
School quiz BREEDON Pre-School is holding a quiz at the Bull's Head, Wilson, on Wednesday, November 17, in aid of school funds. The quiz will be hosted by Pat Mullins with a prompt start planned for 8.30pm.
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by John Blunt TAKING the outside spot is obvious, it even says so on the seat. Then the trick is to turn slightly inwards and wedge your backside into the corner of the car. That deals with the physical element; the next thing is to convince yourself that these contraptions are regularly checked and that there is virtually no danger of splattering yourself against the garden wall of my old home. After that sit back and enjoy, or do I mean endure, the ride. Michael Loake was in the car in front – the things we do for our grandchildren that our fathers never did for theirs. It was my great good fortune to be born beside a funfair, even if it only came for one week a year. In the late 1930s I would stand all day watching the men position the wooden beer crates and blocks of wood to form a level platform for the Noah’s Ark and the dodgems. By the time war put a stop to it all I could have set them up myself. The Noah’s Ark was a roundabout or switchback, with zoo animals instead of the usual horses. For me it was always Hollands. My uncle Joe remembered hiring farm workers at Melbourne Wakes but for me it has only been Hollands Amusements. I saw Albert briefly on Friday and was told he had officially retired. We must be on the fourth generation now since `old man Holland' looked at buying Castle Farm as winter quarters back in 1933. After the war it was a small and meagre affair for many years and the prizes on the stalls were pitiful. One year a stallholder half way up Potter Street came with some painted tin toys which must have been pre-war stock. They were simple enough, a crane with a wind-up handle and suchlike, but we fell on them as if they were gold nuggets. Some years since then have seen few stalls and fewer customers; if there had been anywhere else to go I think we would have lost them. But things have improved; this year's fair was bigger than any I remember and on Friday the crowds were out despite the steady rain. Another crop of youths move languidly among the cars collecting money, a sing-song voice from the dodgems calls "one way round, one way round." For us, bolted in like astronauts, there is only one way round, and we clench the rail as our car gathers speed.
by CLARE BAMPTON WHEN the first frost hits the ground in Melbourne you know it won’t be long before the Wakes arrive. Discovering it was in town on the Thursday, I hastily invited the brother-in-law, his wife and seven-year-old son over to sample some of my not-so-home-cooked-cooking and join us for some fair fun and frolics in the early evening of Saturday.
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What Friends are For NEW chairman of the Friends of the (Melbourne Parish) Church, Philip Dobby told members at the AGM that he wished to clarify that the Friends had been set up as an organisation to support the church, an historic great Norman church, rather than as on overtly religious body. He said the Friends had 220 members, and had, over the seven years since its inception, provided stimulating evenings and events for its members and their guests.
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DAVID TREVOR SMITH 1943 – 2010 FOR those who knew him – all of Aston, most of Weston, and a good part of Melbourne – it is difficult to believe that David is no longer with us. He will be sadly missed, and our deepest sympathies go to his wife Coral, his children Trevor, Karen and Andrew, and his grandchildren. David was born in Aldershot in 1943. At the end of the war, the family returned to their native city, Ipswich, where David spent his schooldays. On leaving school, he took a job with the then National Provincial Bank, and moved to Dagenham. There he met and married Coral. The bank eventually became part of the NatWest. David’s continuing progress with them brought promotion to their centre in Shepshed, and the resulting move to Aston. Soon after, Andrew was born. The family moved to Weston some years later, but David is generally remembered as an Astonian. He threw himself into village life. He organised the Aston Carnival for many years, and the Aston Church Open Air Service. Having grown up as a Salvationist, he arranged for a Salvation Army band to provide the music for the service. David sat on the committee to provide the funding for the Aston Scout Hut. He also made time to act as a governor for Aston, Chellaston and Weston schools, and was a magistrate for many years. The Melbourne Labour Party enjoyed his staunch long-time membership. Following the move to Weston, David also became a founder member of Weston Gardening Club. All this activity was accomplished while bringing up a family, and working long hours in his responsible position with the NatWest, which frequently sent him abroad for extended periods. In 1997, he retired early. David and Coral were then able to enjoy more well-deserved leisure time. They acquired a caravan at Sheringham, travelled extensively abroad, and developed their beautiful garden. He was even able to spend some time
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Margaret & Norman wish to thank all family, friends & neighbours for the support, flowers, cards and visits offered & given during Margaret’s recuperation from her recent operation. All are greatly appreciated.
would like to thank everyone for attending her 90th birthday party & for all the presents & good wishes. Also for the support she received from her many friends & relations during a recent illness. Special thanks to Yvonne & staff at the British Legion for an excellent evening.
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THE wedding of Caroline Otter and Chris Lancaster took place at the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady Of Mercy and St. Philip Neri in Melbourne. The reception was held at Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire, and the couple honeymooned in St. Lucia and New York, before returning home to Victoria Street, Melbourne. Caroline and Chris would like to thank all of the local businesses and organisations who helped to make their wedding so special, particularly BitterSweet Chocolates (hen party event), The Queen's Head, Belton (catering,) and Melbourne Male Voice Choir, who performed during the signing of the register. Photo courtesy Steven Bradshaw Photography.
Wheel mince pie morning MELBOURNE Inner Wheel is holding its annual coffee and mince pie morning at the Thomas Cook Memorial Hall on Friday, December 3, 10am to noon. Christmas Fayre, decorations, candle and jewellery stalls will be available. All are welcome.
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WOMEN'S Institute members from the district joined the Staunton Harold Institute members for a craft dabble day at Ticknall Village Hall. Those attending had the opportunity to 'dabble' and try their hand at a variety of crafts including making cards, candles, christmas decorations, lavender bags and several other items. Everyone had fun and had something to show for their efforts at the end of the day. Pictured (from the left) are: Shirley Edwards, Annie Gidlow, Andrea James, Eve Clarke, Sue Bown, Margaret Sharp and Carol Wileman.
Joggers can get you fit again THE nights may be drawing in, but that's no reason for not getting fit. That's the message from local group Melbourne Joggers which is keen to welcome new members. It is part of the Jog Derbyshire scheme which has groups in towns and villages across the county. Complete beginners are especially encouraged to get their trainers on and give running a try. And if group co-leader and mum-of-two Bernadette Dooley can do it, so can anyone. Bernadette, 32, from Melbourne, joined Melbourne Joggers when it was started by Melbourne dad Martin Stephens in January this year. She was attracted by publicity posters which stressed that beginners were welcome. Impressively, she took up running again just seven weeks after giving birth to her baby girl, Katherine. She also has a son William, three. “I think I coped better with the sleepless nights having got back into running because it just gave me more energy and it's me-time!” says Bernadette, who first started running to get in shape for her wedding in 2006. At Bernadette's first session, she managed a combination of walking and running for 20 minutes with beginner runners in the group. Now she has followed in Martin's footsteps to qualify as a jog leader herself and is training for the Edinburgh marathon next May. Whatever your running experience, there's a place for you with Melbourne Joggers, says Bernadette. The group has changed venue and now meets every Tuesday at 8pm at the dance studio in the Picture of Health Fitness Studio on Derby Road. Anyone, from beginners to improvers to serious runners, is welcome to turn up at any time. Sessions cost £1.50 each, or £10 for 10 sessions. More information can be obtained on 07971 611429. – L. Stephens
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ONE sunny day in October I felt in the mood for an adventure. Lacking the funds and time to get on a plane to begin exploring a jungle, I settled for something more local but just as intriguing. There is a creatively-designed sign for ‘Greenwood Days’ that appears regularly on the B587 Melbourne road. The sign points into Spring Wood – but what’s there? What is the mysterious Greenwood Days? To find out, I followed the sign. What and who I discovered down this bumpy, muddy road, has quite fascinated me. Parking my car beneath a tree I headed off towards the barks of a puppy, (she turns out to be six months old and named Belle), and the smoke of a camp fire. As I turn a corner I discover not only a hive of activity centred around two large handmade shelters, but an unnecessarily talented traditional craftsman, (and aptly named gentleman), Peter Wood. Founder and owner of Greenwood Days, a company established a decade ago that enables the public and businesses to enjoy learning the benefits of a wealth of traditional skills like longbow making, hedge-laying and contemporary willow work, Peter has been based locally since he returned from working in environmental education over in the USA more than 10 years ago. Although Peter has a degree from Liverpool reading woodland, heathland and grassland management, when it comes to his exclusive furniture and cabinet making and his wide range of traditional woodcraft skills, he is completely self taught. Peter makes me a cup of coffee, from the kettle over the camp fire (of course), and as we talk he is using a pole lathe to create chair legs for use with a group the following day. Peter tells me about the huge diversity of work that he has undertaken since forming Greenwood Days. From retraining ex-Army men and running corporate team-building courses to his work with schools – like the Aston on Trent school that, two
by CLARE BAMPTON years ago, asked him to build a big willow dome to use as an outdoor classroom. He has a staple offering of public courses lasting from one to seven days, bespoke events for adult and children’s birthdays (the kids can learn to build real dens), as well as scout and guide projects, one to one coaching and he has even catered for a honeymooning couple’s dream date – which, incidentally, was making a chair together. Already having appeared on Countryfile and in national newspapers, it’s not just me that’s appreciated Peter’s expertise. The sustainability, diversity and energy of Peter’s endeavours are impressive. From using local produce in the food he provides to his delegates to actively encouraging (the 40-50 per cent of) people who need to find accommodation during his courses to stay very locally, Peter seems to make every effort to support his local economy and community. Peter is keen not to take all the credit for his success though, insisting on thanking John Blunt for the use of the wood, The National Forest for its ongoing support and his array of acclaimed course leaders – like the internationally-recognised Tom Hare. As someone whose school woodwork project of a lovingly-made Bullfinch was given a runners-up prize as an excellent carving of a Seal, being sat opposite Peter I feel a bit embarrassed at my absolute lack of talent. Peter assures me that he could help me create something beautiful, that I am not beyond all hope. I think perhaps I should offer Peter his ultimate challenge and book onto one of his courses in 2011 but, however talented Peter is, I’m still glad that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This means I can be sure that whatever I make, at least I will think it is stunning.
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Village Voice Postbag What a great effort WE would like to congratulate Andy Heafield and all the Fete and Carnival committee for their very great efforts in organising a most successful carnival and for raising a large amount of money, all of which has been presented to local organisations. This doesn’t just happen, a lot of dedication and hard work goes into this event. Also many thanks must go to all who participated in the competitions, floats and providing stalls for the day. Our personal thanks for being invited to ‘open’ the carnival this year, we considered it a great honour. Good luck and very best wishes to Rose Boston for next year's carnival. Paddy and Joe Laban
Chance to have a say IN the October edition of Village Voice, local mum Rosie Boston called for a new school for Melbourne. On 27 March 2011 everyone will get an opportunity to help make this happen because 2011 is a Census year. The Census has collected information about the population every decade since 1801. Everyone is asked the same questions in order to take a snapshot of the population. Completing the Census, which will be delivered by Royal Mail to more than 25 million households across England and Wales, takes only 10 minutes. It is even quicker if you choose to complete online. Census statistics are used to help forecast the number of pupils who will be going to school. The forecasts are then used to ensure that there are enough school places within the area. Local people who want a local secondary school need to ensure that everyone in their family is counted. This is long-term planning. A child born in 2011 will be preparing for secondary school when the next Census falls due so it is vital that everyone from every age group is counted – even babies and infants who are often omitted from their parents' forms. To find out more about the Census and the ways it affects you visit the website at www.census.gov.uk
Thanks to everyone I AM writing to you to say a very big thanks to everyone who donated money to me whilst I was busking with my trumpet during the Melbourne Festival weekend. The cause was Cancer Research UK, which is a charity that does a lot of good work. I was very grateful to all those generous people who donated their money. I am very pleased to say I raised £102.10 in total, which will go on to hopefully do a lot of good. Tom Osborne.
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Changing world of care VISITORS to the Welcome Cafe in Melbourne will have seen images from a photographic project called Little Treasures. The photographs were taken in the homes of women, who spend the time when they are not at work, in their homes looking after loved ones. Though they would never use the term, they are unpaid ‘carers’. Through the Arts Council Commission of Little Treasures, I had the privilege of spending three months as part of the women’s lives, homes and families, documenting the domestic spaces they rarley left. Little Treasures aims to make the invisible, visible again, for the carers, the cared for and the audience beyond. I hope the images captured the nurturing, love and dedication present in the homes, hearts and families of the carers. Not all carers are homebound, and many say the introduction of a caring role brought with it a busier and more diverse life. Carers make a vital contribution to society by looking after poorly, elderly and disabled family members, and friends. In the current economic climate with tighter public expenditure, there will be increased expectations for families to take on greater caring responsibilities. The spending review has changed the funding and support environment for the sick, elderly, disabled and their carers. It is a good time to learn about those changes and how the culture around support of carers and those they care for, is to change. In light of this, ‘Derbyshire Carers Association’ has planned an Information Day, which is free entry, on December 9 at The Thomas Cook Memorial Hall, High Street and anyone who looks after or cares for someone will find it valuable. It would also benefit those volunteering or supporting the elderly, sick or disabled, their carers or families experiencing dementia. We will aim to give a comprehensive, but easy to understand presentation in the morning, about the changes to funding and services. This will be followed by questions and one to one support about your specific situation. Copies of the new assessment criteria will be available and information about new support initiatives. In the afternoon as it is almost Christmas, retail therapy is provided by local craft makers and ‘Blooming Marvels’, a co operative garden centre and workshop run by its members with Learning Disabilities. Pam Gill, Photographer and Learning Disability Network Co-ordinator, Derbyshire Carers Association
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● Melbourne's team that took on Nottingham Casuals. Back row, from left: Jon Turner, Ash Corden, Jack Fisher, Euan Holden, Jake Watts, Will Judge, Morris Hall, Ashleigh Stringer, Peter Welsh, Ben Birchall and Ian Lucas; front row, from left: Dave Middleton, Josh Snowdon, Tommy Howard, Ollie Page, Rob Hollingsworth, Pop Lakin and Matt Smith.
Rugby club unbeaten and top of the table MELBOURNE RFC continued the 2010 season in fine form and remain unbeaten and top of their league (Midlands 3 North East). The first XV played three league games in October and made it three wins out of three – albeit with all the games being tight affairs. First up was a trip to Mellish where Melbourne managed a bonus point win to win 27-18. Tries came for Ash Stringer (2), Ollie Page and Tommy Howard, with seven points from Euan Holden’s boot. Next up was a top of the table clash versus unbeaten Notts Ca-
suals. Melbourne had the upper hand of the early exchanges and scored two tries through Jon Turner and Tommy Howard. However, Casuals fought back to score two tries following the sinbinning of Will Judge and led going into the last 10 minutes. A late Euan Holden penalty saw Melbourne run out 18-17 winners. Finally, a trip to Sleaford saw another close game. Again Melbourne had to come from behind to win. Finding themselves 16-3 down, they staged a late comeback to steal the game 18-16 with tries from Tom Howard and Will Judge. Euan scored eight points. This leaves Melbourne top of the table still on points difference, hotly followed by Ashbourne (unbeaten) and Notts Casuals. The second XV also played three times, winning one and losing two. First a trip to Matlock saw Melbourne lose from the last play of the game going down 29-26. Tries from Ben Wiger, Chris Stark and Steve Wales with Chris Fulton adding the extras. Next up saw the visit of East Leake to Cockshut Lane. East Leake edged the tight play, but Melbourne had far too much pace for them in the backs and ran in six tries: Jacob Watts (2), Robin Brill (2), Scott Buxton and Ryan Williams with Tom Line kicking eight points for a 38-20 win. Finally the second XV came off second best to a strong Ashbourne seconds in the Derbyshire Cup, losing 64-0. The league continues for the first team with six games in November and December, with a potential table-topping clash against Ashbourne on November 20 at Cockshut Lane. It would be great to see lots of home support for this game with kick-off at 2.30pm.
Fantastic show by the U14s MELBOURNE U14s travelled to Mansfield for the first time and were given the privilege of playing on the fantastic first team pitch. Melbourne then graced this surface with a fantastic display of running rugby with eight tries being scored by the backs. Sam Hollaway was man of match and scored six tries, the pick of these from behind his own try line. Close behind was Sam James, who scored two tries and is learning the game ridiculously fast. Jake Perks was captain and scummaged well and led from the front. Will Allman played well and tackled anything that moved. A team mention for some great tackling of some typically large Mansfield lads and a great result – Mansfield 12, Melbourne 48.
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MELBOURNE golfers Julian Bryant and Evie Carter are both celebrating a successful 2010. Julian scored rounds of 74 and 73 to win the Breedon Priory men’s championship for the second time having previously won in 2007. Evie won the ladies’ championship, also for the second time adding to her 2009 success. Evie, 16, currently the Breedon Priory Junior Captain, has enjoyed a successful couple of years. She came 35th out of 127 in the English U18 Amateur Girls Championship at Seacroft, Skegness, shooting rounds of 76 (+3) and 81 (+9) and she holds the Breedon Priory Course record 75 (+3). Evie also represents Leicestershire at county level, receiving the most improved player award for 2009 and is to be the Leicestershire and Rutland County Girls vice-captain for 2011. Evie and Julian are pictured at Breedon with their trophies.
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28 Village Voice November 2010 ● Melbourne Dynamoes Reserves: Back row, from left, Eddie Dale (assistant manager), Farrall Scott, Jack Havron, Ryan Mclaughlin, Ben Newton, Ben Dale, Adam Dolman, Kevin Earp, Greg Salisbury (manager); front row, from left, Leigh Cousins, Daz Barton, Vinny Halliefield, Jonny Armstrong, Steve Byram and Jack Tivey.
SPORT SPORT histoRic Rugby Day ON Sunday, October 17, a historic first occurred when all Melbourne Rugby Club’s teams won at mini, junior and senior level! The U7s and U8s had mixed teams but more than held their own against Derby. The U9s-U12s all beat local rivals Derby in their games. The U14s beat Mansfield away fairly convincingly and the U13s beat Mellish. The U15s had a great result and beat Nottingham in the NLD and the U16s continued their unbeaten season as they beat Ashfied Swans. To top it all, Melbourne 2nds with many of the U18s playing, beat East Leake in the cup. Chairman Andrew Allman said: "This 'Super Sunday' clean sweep has never happened before at the club and is something we should savour and celebrate, especially when it involves playing Derby. Well done everyone!" ■ Rugby reports – Page 26.
it’s a four-star month for the Dynamoes MELBOURNE Dynamoes had a superb month of October winning all four of their games, two in the league and also progressing in both cup competitions. They began at home to second placed Wirksworth Town and, despite going 1-0 down after just 30 seconds, recovered to win 3-2 thanks to goals from Dave Brough, John Mills and a stunning Andrew Smethurts header. This was followed a week later with a similar 3-2 home win, this time against local rivals Castle Donington. A wonderful individual goal from Brough was added to by strikes from Danny Guild and skipper Lee Scott to push Dynamoes up to fourth in the table. In the Derbyshire Cup, Melbourne entertained Ripley Town and the visitors were put to the sword as hat-tricks from Carl Allsopp and Alex Slater along with goals by Rob Turton, John Mills and Danny Guild saw the home side rack up a 9-2 win.
Dynamoes ended the month in similar fashion winning away to Belper United. This game in the Challenge Cup was payback for Melbourne’s defeat by their hosts earlier in the season and they exacted revenge with a 2-0 win with leading goalscorer Alex Slater getting them both. Dynamoe Reserves won two of their three games and through one of these progressed to the next round of the Junior Cup. They began October entertaining Punjab United Reserves and, despite goals from Farrell Scott and Adam Dolman, a disappointing performance saw them lose 3-2. The following week against the same side, this time in the cup, Melbourne turned the tables and a brace from Jack Tivey secured a 2-1 home win. The Reserves ended the month at home to Wirskworth Town Reserves and came away with a superb 3-2 victory. Goals from Sam Taylor, Farrell Scott and a 25-yard screamer from veteran Kevin Earp earned Melbourne the points.
RangeRs Romp to thRee victoRies TICKNALL Rangers had a brilliant October, winning all three of their games. They began at home to Repton RBL in the cup and the topsy-turvy match ended 3-3 at full time. Ticknall won 5-4 after extra time. The goals – two apiece came from striker Matt Archer and skipper Kevin Earp plus the decisive goal by player-manager Alex Slater – saw Rangers through to the quarter-finals. Ticknall also made it through to the quarter-finals of the league cup with a hardfought 3-2 home win against a strong Moira United side. A corner going straight in from Slater plus headers from Ian Hall and
James Whetton secured the path to the next round. Ticknall ended the month with a bizarre 6-4 away win over Repton RBL. With Rangers leading 5-1 with 25 minutes to go, two goals apiece for Alex Slater and Matt Smart plus strikes from Craig Hall and Kevin Earp secured the three points and a move up to fourth place for Ticknall. THE BLUEBELL had a difficult month, winning just one of their four games. They began with a 5-3 defeat against The Wheel with Tivey, Havron and Hetherington getting the consolations. This was followed by a 2-0 win over Spondon with Brailsford and Tivey securing the victory. A 3-1 loss against
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