Melbourne Village Voice September 2012

Village Voice No 238 September 2012

Melbourne & District

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by DAVID BELLIS

A DECISION by Melbourne Parish Council marks the first firm action to tackle Melbourne's huge traffic problems.

Working with officials from Derbyshire Highways, the council has agreed to a feasibility assessment on a oneway system on two of the town's major roads - Potter Street and Chapel Street - to help alleviate chronic snarl-ups.

The council wants Potter Street to become one-way upwards from Castle Square to the Market Place and Chapel Street one-way downwards from Derby Road to Station Road and Packhorse Road.

An original scheme for a much more ambitious oneway system encompassing Queensway, Packhorse Road, Castle Street, and Church Street, was considered too radical and controversial for widespread acceptance.

The decision comes five years after the Parish Plan in 2007 could find no common ground for any solution to the increasing traffic and could make no recommendations.

But the new plan already has its critics.

William Rowley, a former County Councillor for Ashbourne, who now lives in Melbourne, and who was involved in planning the one-way system in Ashbourne, has some reservations.

He told Village Voice, "the object of the exercise has to be ridding the Market Place of unnecessary traffic - I question whether the proposals achieve this."

He points out that traffic wanting to enter the Market Place from Derby Road cannot realistically turn left down Chapel Street, and that the proposals do nothing to alleviate congestion on Derby Road.

The council says the one-way system on the two central roads will not be extended to Derby Road as it already had a problem of speeding traffic and a one-way system could increase the hazards.

Derby Road also had a natural refuge at the Blanchcroft turning.

At the request of Promote Melbourne, the highways

department feasibility study will include an in-depth review of signs to remove unnecessary signage in the conservation area and improve visitor experience in the town.

The parish council has also requested the district council to identify locations for much-needed additional off-street parking.

The Highways feasibility study will report to the

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Parish Council later this year with a detailed assessment and a review of parking regulation and capacity.

A public consultation is promised before any proposals are finalised.

The council in its statement acknowledges the part played by Village Voice in publicising Melbourne's chronic traffic problems over several years. *What do YOU think? Let us know.

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aCaDemy IN Top CLass form Chellaston Academy achieved a record in the GCSE exam results this year with 83% of pupils gaining passes in five subjects - including English, Maths and Science. And on average the boys did better than the girls. Pictured celebrating is a group of students happy with their

GCSE Results from l to r: Fay Smith Aston-onTrent, Lily Moult Melbourne, Ryan Crawford Melbourne, Joanna Palmer Aston-on-Trent, Libby Ellis Ticknall and Olivia Bell Barrow-onTrent.

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HELP MAKE CENTRE PRIDE OF MELBOURNE Time to speak up a very short time,� said Mr Dobby. “The team have been looking at costs and doing a lot of the groundwork to meet the criteria of a bid.� “Now there is a need for the local community to tell us what they think."

Public meetings, the Parish Plan and SDDC study on Board chairman Phil Dobby says planned changes inleisure facilities have helped the thinking behind the clude creation of a larger foyer for public information, a changes. welcoming cafĂŠ/bar area to replace the present lounge, They are consistent with the study which set out an transformation of the toilets - unchanged since the approach where the Sporting Partnership develop outbuilding was a school - provision of a large new store Phil Dobby door sport while MCCL develop the centre for indoor room, acoustics improvements and moving the kitchen sport, performing and visual arts and general community use. to a central position.

A bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund is planned to help put the “The intention is to transform it into a building people will want building into a good state of repair and presentation for the futo visit and use,� said Mr Dobby. ture.

A bid to Derbyshire County Council’s Community Buildings The newly-formed board is keen to listen and act on views, said grant scheme is being assembled, with a deadline of September Mr Dobby.

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Plans will be on display in the Assembly Rooms lobby throughThe team already has acquired funding for an internet WIFI out September. There will be a drop-in public event from 2pm until and a hearing loop. “A lot of work is being done to get the plans and bid together in 5pm over the weekend September 21 to 23.

THE Board of Melbourne Community Centre wants to hear opinions on bold new plans to revamp the old Bill Shone Leisure Centre into a welcoming building of which everybody can be proud.

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SHED and garden thefts in Melbourne, Swarkestone and Aston- on-Trent have been a recent feature, reported by the Safer Neighbourhood team.

In some shed break-ins tools, including a large ride-on mower and bicycles were stolen from secure but detached sheds.

Substantial sets of garden furniture have been stolen from secluded gardens, which would have required a number of people to carry out.

There has also been an increase in theft

from vehicles in remote locations particularly in the Elvaston area. Many of the items stolen were left on display.

In recent activities of the Safer Neighbourhood drive, speeding tickets and cautions have been issued following speed checks at Aston on Trent, Kings Newton and Elvaston. Monitoring of Swarkestone Bridge for illegal overweight vehicles has resulted in two fixed penalty notices.

Two vehicles have been seized locally as they were not insured and one male arrested

for drink driving offences in Melbourne.

Aston Well Dressing and Melbourne Carnival events were successfully policed with no incidents reported.

The priority to reduce anti-social behaviour in Melbourne is continuing with a dedicated Safer Neighbourhood team's ongoing Operation Pinamar Patrols.

The next Safer Neighbourhood meeting for the Northeast Area is on Wednesday October 3 at Barrow -on-Trent Village Hall.

VANDALS STONE CHURCH WINDOWS VANDALS broke 18 small panes and some leaded lights of Breedon Parish Church on Sunday evening August 19.

The damage was discovered the next day by a church council member who went to open the church and found broken glass on the path. A number of large stones had been thrown at the windows.

The police have been informed. The PCC asks that anyone noticing suspicious behaviour around the church report it.

Breedon church is a well known landmark which can be seen from the surrounding villages.

The PCC says like any old building, it is costly to maintain.

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HERE'S CHEERS - TO THE NEW LADY BREWER

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IF YOU didn’t know your Firkin from your Kilderkin you wouldn’t consider taking over a brewery, would you?

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The downturn in the pub business is something they watch with interest but they are very open to new ideas.

One idea they are running in conjunction with the National Trust Calke estate, is to have a “POP-UP PUB” in the refurbished Riding School building next to the Calke house on the evening of September 28.

The idea is to recreate a family pub with traditional pub games and a simple blend of good ale, good company and good fun.

And, in case you didn’t know, a Firkin is a quarter barrel, from the Dutch word vierdekijn fourth, and a Kilderkin – is a half barrel, or 144 pints.

ronmentally damaging produce.

The press and crusher are portable enough to fit into the back of a saloon car and can be used in the production of juices, cider, wines and perry.

More details of how to book the equipment are available from the MAT website at www.melbournetransition.org

RAINBOWS Hospice visitors can see the Chelsea Flower Show silver medal winner at an open day on Saturday, September 15 from 10.30am to 3pm. The garden will be officially opened at 12.30.

Over 1,000 people meet care team staff at the open day each year.

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"THERE’S no such thing as a dog poo fairy’" says a bold new district council notice in its campaign against dog fouling.

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See the equipment in action and get a taste of what you can produce - bring apples from your own garden and have them transformed into juice while you wait at the Melbourne Festival MAT stand on 15 - 16 September.

The group hopes that this will enable local people to develop food resources in this area and reduce dependence on expensive, envi-

cards are to be distributed to nearby homes to highlight how offenders can be reported.

Cllr Peter Watson, Chairman of Environmental and Development Services at South Derbyshire District Council, said: “This campaign is all about protecting our streets, parks and open spaces from dogs’ mess.

There are many responsible owners, but sadly a small minority don’t clean up after their dogs and leave it for others."

Those that fail to clear up after their dog can be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £75, or if the case goes to court, a fine of up to £1,000.

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Doggie Bags - Council really means business Striking educational posters have been put up at parks and open spaces across the area to set the ball rolling and patrols are being beefed up at hotspots recommended by residents.

Another poster warns the minority of irresponsible owners ‘bag it and use any bin.’

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With no experience in the beer trade, Pat and husband Quentin took over the Tollgate Brewery in Woodville. “It has been a difficult year,” said Pat, "but well worth it.”

The Melbourne-based couple recently moved their business from Woodville to the Southwood House farm on the Calke estate. This brings local brewing back to the estate for the first time since the 1860s.

Situated in the former cattle standing built in the 1840s, Pat and Quentin now run a successful, modern, six- barrel brewing business.

About a third of their output is bottled beer, sold on the Calke estate, but most is delivered to pubs in the East Midlands. There is still a lot of competition with a startling 35 other brewers in Derbyshire alone.

An increasing part of their output is sold for one-off events - parties or weddings, where they supply customers with real ale, ready to serve.

Pat, pictured at work, runs the business mostly herself, as Quentin is still a full-time manufacturing consultant. She learned the brewmaster role from the previous owners.

Pat says, “ It is all very much a simple process, but with added complexity to ensure consistency and high quality.”

They brew once a week to match the capacity of their fermenter.

Pat does everything from deciding quantities of ingredients for taste and flavour to loading the casks on the delivery lorry. Quentin, far from a silent partner, is heavily involved in marketing and busy trying to get his beer into the big supermarkets.

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NEW: CONSULT THE DOC BY PHONE ONLY half of the patients that call the surgery for appointments need to see a doctor. Research shows the rest can be helped directly over the telephone.

So the combined Melbourne and Chellaston Medical Practices have introduced GP Telephone Consultations which allow patients direct access to GP knowledge without them having to attend the surgery.

And for those patients who do need to attend, there are enough slots available on the day they want.

Village Health Most patients choose to be seen on the day they contact the practice. By having a doctor talk to all patients first, they can discuss the problem and

deal with it or arrange a time that day for the patient to be seen at the surgery.

Drs Veltman and Goodwin ran a trial period in August and Drs Das and Wright will start in September.

TAKE CARE - FLU IS ON THE WAY IT'S ALMOST flu vaccination time - clinics will be held at Melbourne and Chellaston surgeries in October on these dates: Chellaston: Saturday October 6 and Wednesday October 31.

Melbourne: Saturday October 12 and Wednesday October 24.

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tion you must be over 65 or in a health risk group. Contact the surgery for details and to make an appointment. If you do not wish to have your flu vaccination you should contact the surgery and they will not remind you again this year.

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ART DRAWS TICKNALL CROWDS THE ANNUAL Art Show presented by Dame Catherine Harpur School at Ticknall village hall over the August Bank Holiday weekend was an outstanding success.

It was all go with over 1,000 visitors, many purchasing items on display.

With 194 artists, amateur and professional, displaying a range of work including paintings, sculpture, photographs, fabric, felt and embroidery, it was a feast for art lovers.

There were 1,181 pieces on display priced from £20 to £1,400 with sales of £18,000 achieved.

A Vintage Tea Rooms staffed by the Dame Catherine's team was supported with donations from local businesses Standley Barn Farm and

Betty's Farm Shop with Tea Pigs providing specialist teas.

Spokesperson Debbie Bates said, "It was a brilliant weekend and a great success. We received lots of praise for the outstanding standard of exhibits - it was something special."

The school anticicipates that the event will have raised £8,000. "None of this would have been possible without the help provided by pupils, expupils, parents, grandparents and friends of the school," said Debbie. ● Pictured at the Art Show admiring some of the paintings are Jean Wharton, with grandchildren Alex and Madeleine Hill, both pupils at the school.

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Deer Rutting September – October

Catch some of the dramatic deer rutting scenes as they unfold in the Deer Park during Sept and Oct.

Wedding Fayre Sunday 23rd September 11am – 4pm

Come along to The Riding School at Calke Abbey where you will be able to meet a selection of local wedding suppliers. Discuss your special day with experts Honeysuckle and Castle.

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Antiques Valuation Day with Bonhams Auctioneers Wednesday 26th September 11am – 4pm

Come and bring your items to our Riding School to be valued by experts specialising in silver and jewellery, picture, ceramics, furniture, clocks and works of art. There will be a chance to meet the Calke conservation team to learn how they care for different objects. Valuation costs £2 per item (or 3 for £5).

Ale Night Friday 28th September 7.30pm – 11pm

Join us for a pop up pub night in our Riding School and treat yourself to a tipple, or two, brewed on the estate by Tollgate Brewery. Enjoy tasty burgers from Calke’s BBQ and be entertained with live music from The Skillets. Free event, food and drink will be available to purchase.

Apple Day Sunday 14th October 11am – 4pm

Join us and celebrate the English apple and orchards in our beautiful gardens. There will be juicings, tastings, puzzles and apple advice, something for all the family.

Fungal Foray Saturday 20th October 10.30am – 12.30pm

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House: Open Saturday Wednesday 12 30pm 5pm End of Era Tours Thursdays and Fridays 11am 4pm Garden: Open daily 11am 5pm Restaurant/Shop: Open daily 10 30am 5pm Calke Park & Nature Reserve: Open daily 7.30am 7.30pm (dusk if earlier, closed 25 Dec) Visit www nationaltrust.org.uk/calke for more information Normal park admission applies to all visitors.

For more information on what’s on at Calke please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke or telephone 01332 863822

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DEMAND for nursing and Healthcare Assistant (HCA) services has dramatically increased at both surgeries.

The extra phlebotomy sessions the practice has funded itself over the past four years will no longer be provided. The Primary Care Trust were unable to provide additional funding to continue the service, The PCT will provide in-house phlebotomy by appointment for 12.5 hours a week: Melbourne: 08.30—11.00am Monday, Wednesday

and Friday Chellaston: 08.30—11.00am Tuesday and Thursday Patients also have access to drop-in phlebotomy sessions (no appointment needed) at Derby hospitals, the Walk in Centre or Coleman Street. Priority access to the in-house phlebotomy services will be given to elderly and disabled patients.

THE NEXT meeting of the Patient Reference Group will be held at Chellaston Medical Centre at 6.30pm on Monday September 17, 2012.

TAXING QUESTION FOR ALL SOUTH Derbyshire District Council is asking people's opinion on a Local Council Tax Support Scheme proposed to replace the current national scheme which ends next March.

Now, the Government pays back all the money SDDC pays to claimants. This will be limited to 90% of the payout. It is part of the Government’s programme to encourage people back to work.

SDDC expects to receive £500,000 less funding for

tax benefits in 2013-2014. The district council is asking what support scheme should be offered and how best to fund it.

A questionnaire and more information are on its website www.south-derbys.gov.uk or in printed form from the Civic Offices, South Derbyshire CVS, Sharpe’s Pottery Museum and Melbourne and Etwall Libraries.

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MUD - "EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT" RESIDENTS expressed their concerns at a site meeting at the Cockshut Lane recreation ground about flooding instances and questioned what is being done to prevent similar incidents. “The land has been self draining with no flooding locally for 41 years,� claimed one resident, who has recently been the victim of severe flooding in both his garden and garage when the road drains could not accommodate the volume of water pouring down the footpath from the site. “This land now has an impermeable clay cap and water is running off at the lowest point and is causing flooding,� he added.

The meeting was attended by 30 people comprising South Derbyshire District Council officers, councillors and Melbourne residents.

The purpose was to consider an independent consultants' report and how it may allay doubts that the work carried out to date on

But locals not so sure the recreation ground site, part of the new sports facility project, is safe and not likely to create a land slip or flooding hazard.

SDDC Director of Operations, Mark Alflat advised that all recommendations made in the report will be implemented by the council.

He introduced members of the SDDC team who spoke about the site and the work being undertaken at this time being a project in its own right and requiring completion before becoming part of the total scheme.

Work has now been done on the V ditches to prevent similar occurrences. SDDC representatives gave assurances that continuing attention will be given to the location which has been the source of recent problems.

The council representative assured resi-

dents the site is still ‘work in progress’ and when the final top layers of soil are laid and grassing takes place many of these problems will disappear.

In considering the complete recreation site project, and the work still to be done, a sports ground drainage expert will be engaged to draw up plans for full site drainage.

The site walkabout took everyone to the location of two low points of the V ditches, one that had overflowed and caused the flooding problem and the other at the lowest point on the site which contained some standing water.

Should an overflow occur at this point, it is likely to be into open fields and is not seen as a potential hazard.

The meeting ended with residents still not convinced with the council’s assurances about flooding and drainage although the earlier concerns of slippage do appear to have been alleviated.

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FORGET THE ROADS - WHAT ABOUT THE PAVEMENTS?  TOM MILLS AFTER the rage about the roads, another complaint about getting around in Melbourne was aired at the parish council's first meeting after its summer break, which had a larger than normal public attendance.

A new resident to Melbourne, Mrs Kemplay, made a strong presentation to the council about the pavements in the town. “They are uneven, sloping and slippery, and a danger for wheelchair users," she said.

She also complained that some shopkeepers leave boxes outside their premises, creating obstacles and making the pavements difficult to manoeuvre in a wheelchair.

Council Chair, Jane Carroll, thanked Mrs Kemplay for her com-

ments and agreed to discuss the matter.

Another resident, Mrs Heather Bainbrigge, turned to the council with her appeal for support in dealing with the police over the matter of five burglaries or attempted burglaries at her property in the last 10 years, reported in last month's Village Voice.

Having written to the chief constable, her MP and others, she is still unhappy with the response.

Council Chair Jane Carroll expressed her sympathy for the situation that has arisen. She explained that while the parish council have no authority over or for policing, they would undertake to write to the South Derbyshire force about the situation.

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During the chairman’s comments, Cllr Carroll thanked Cllr Rose Minifie for her efforts and those of her team in delivering a successful Carnival in July.

She also praised the team that delivered ‘a magnificent Diamond Jubilee Concert’ in the grounds of Melbourne Hall the previous evening.

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Massed concert: what great talent we have in this town AN AUDIENCE of over 450 and the massed ranks of Melbourne Town Band, Melbourne Male Voice Choir, Melbourne Operatic Society, and A Choir’d Taste made the Diamond Jubilee Concert in the gardens of Melbourne Hall an event to remember for years.

This was the first time all four village public performing music groups had come together on one stage and the setting was idyllic.

The performances over the evening showed what a wealth of musical talent there is in Melbourne.

The concert was held in a superb marquee on the lawns of the Hall grounds. The picturesque setting added to the ambience of the occasion with many taking advantage of the glorious weather for a stroll through the wonderful gardens. The evening began with a

Scottish piper, Lord Kerr’s nephew Fergus Black, calling the audience to assemble.

Lord Ralph Kerr paid tribute to the Queen for her 60 years of service. The event was also attended by Lady Marie-Claire and the LordLieutenant for Derbyshire, Willie Tucker and his wife, Jill.

The theme for the music programme was British music. Each of the participating groups treated the audience with their selection of pieces. The finale, You Raise Me Up was performed by the massed voices of the groups accompanied by the Town Band and the evening ended with a Last Night at the Proms standard, flag waving rendition of audience favourites: Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia. Compere for the evening, Mr Alan Brady, kept the event running smoothly.

Organisers Mike Smith, Margaret Gildea and Frank Hughes were delighted that the project had come to fruition. Originally, the idea had been just to bring the music groups together to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, but the generosity of Lord Ralph elevated the occasion to another level allowing it to take place in a fabulous setting and enabled a substantial sum to be raised for local charities.

“Events like this do not happen without the generosity, time and effort of a lot of people,” they agreed “and that has made the event such a huge success.”

One member of the audience remarked on the way out, “that was one of the best nights we have ever had in Melbourne.” I'm sure his remark was echoed by many as they made their way home.

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● Melbourne Festival 2012 got off to a raucous start with a Rock Night, where five young bands are able to showcase their talent. Headline act Bury The Ladybird were supported by MBlock, Exile, Further than Forever (above), and Rosary Electric. These events are organised for the younger end of the community and profits from the night are given back to the performers, meaning that this is often their first paid gig.

Get that summer feeling IF YOUR summer holiday already seems a distant memory, some of the artists exhibiting at this year’s Melbourne Festival can help bring it all back.

While Melbourne remains landlocked and far from the sea, exhibitors of the calibre of John Cruttenden will be showing photographs atmospheric enough to make you taste sea-salt.

Robin Mason’s oil and pastel

Good things to come THERE'S still time to catch great Festival entertainment on your doorstep.

Rock night at the Assembly Rooms drew big crowds. After a day on the Trail on September 15, there's a concert, Ring a Ring o’ Roses performed by Musica Domun Dei in Calke Abbey Riding School - a great way to end the day with some lighthearted classics in a fantastic setting.

Tickets are available from the booking office.

On September 21 and 22 the home grown talent ‘A Choir’d Taste’ will be in concert ahead of the packed final weekend with Alan Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’ on Thursday 27, followed by Indian Classical Dance on Friday, Bon Jazz Little Big Band on Saturday and Samuel C Lees Gypsy Jazz Quartet.

For information look out for posters and leaflets, visit www.melbournefestival.co.uk or call 07765 819428.

There's an art to it... seascapes also capture the intensity of light and colour at the coast. Meanwhile, for ceramicists, Mark Smith’s work, inspired by the sea, tells stories from Viking invasion to the owl and the pussycat, complete with the most beautiful pea-green boat.

Tying into the Festival’s Art & Architecture theme, Mike Burton’s photographs of “Another Venice” capture the beauty and decadence of that city from unusual perspectives, transporting you to sunnier climes.

However, for many people 2012 has been a very British Summer with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the London Olympics providing

spectacle and inspiration for all.

These historic events can both be relived at Melbourne Festival. Mary Smith, one of only twenty artists to win a place to paint the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant, will be exhibiting her work over the festival weekend. Look out too for the Olympic collage created by local school children.

Melbourne Festival has so much to help you extend your summer throughout September, from installation art, to performance, music and comedy.

Concerts run from September 7-30. The Festival art trail, which also includes performances and a mini-food festival runs from September 15-16.

For further information visit www.melbournefestival.co.uk contact the festival office info@melbournefestival.co.uk or call 07765 819428.

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THE RICH local food culture will be celebrated in several locations at this month's Melbourne Festival Trail.

A food festival was booked for Castle Farm with wood-fired pizza and a local National Trust barbecue was planned outside the Senior Citizen’s centre.

Locally grown and home-cooked produce will also be for sale at numerous other locations around Melbourne. Visitors will be able to sample food and drink, listen to acoustic music and purchase the best in local produce to eat in and take home.

Children’s food-related activities will be a draw for parents wishing to have a quiet coffee while the children are entertained and a short talk on food-related topics will be on offer at 2.30pm each day.

On Saturday at 2.30pm Philip Heath will be giving a talk on “Melbourne’s Food History” and at 2.30pm on Sunday, Ruth Strange will be offering insights into “Creating a democratic, sustainable and fair food system in the UK”.

ARE YOU NEEDING A LAUGH? MELBOURNE Art Festival Comedy night will be in the Royal Suite at the Royal British Legion Club on Friday September 14.

Head liner is the amiable Pierre Hollins with his compelling chatty style and absurd guitar posturing.

His ‘songs’ are jokes that rhyme, set to a guitar backbeat and cover topics from love and hate, to sex and politics.

Support comes from comedian, writer and presenter Jeremy O’Donnell who captivates his audiences with his mix of story-telling and one–liners.

Completing the line-up is Pierce Brosnan lookalike Guy Manners, with his personal anecdotes and likeable guise.

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WALKING IS THE WAY TO GO THE MELBOURNE Footpaths Group will have a Festival display offering a town walk “In the Footsteps of Thomas Cook” over the Trail weekend to raise money for improvements.

At the same time, Promote Melbourne is running a petition "Please help make Melbourne a "Walkers are Welcome Town" - and over at Elvaston Castle people are doing Nordic walking to get fit.

The Footpaths Group has raised over 230 local signatures in favour of making Melbourne a "Walkers are Welcome Town" so far.

The Group has restored the old bridle path sign at Riding Bank, Melbourne, which was on the

verge of falling apart.

Group member John Sheppard spent several days refurbishing the sign. The cost of the materials, over £50, has been raised by guided walks around Melbourne.

Nordic Walking sessions, aimed at beginners, take place at Elvaston Castle every Wednesday from 10am.

It's said to be more invigorating than just walking or rambling. It is said to be a low impact exercise that has significant benefits for the lower back, shoulders and knees and is reputedly one of the fastest growing fitness activities in the world.

It is organised by South Derbyshire District Council and costs £3 each session and includes pole hire.

Walk to honour the troops THE ROYAL British Legion Poppy Appeal Honour Walk will take place at Rosliston Forestry Centre from 11am on Sunday, November 4.

Set in scenic surroundings, the 5km sponsored stroll is held to help make a difference to the lives of brave troops, past and present. Sponsorship forms are now available for anyone wanting to

take part.

The walk is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Sponsorship forms are available from Rosliston Forestry Centre. Alternatively, a suggested donation of £5 per walker can be made on the day. Telephone 01283 563483 or email tor@roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk for details.

...but some may prefer a good gallop THE GOLDEN Gates Gallop will take place on Sunday, September 30 at 11.00am on the tree lined flat course of Elvaston Castle.

This year the organisers have obtained a race licence for the five mile event, hopefully to encourage more entries from competitive athletes, with prizes for the race winners.

Retaining the family friendly element of the Gallop will be achieved with the two mile fun run.

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Proceeds will go to Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, the organisers’ preferred charity, for whom last year’s event raised just over £2,000 - almost the best fund-raising effort in the runs' 26year history.

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DANCE COUPLE NOW PARTNERS FOR 60 YEARS hotel proprietor to be fed . Marion still has her ration book.

Marion, from Castle Donington, worked for Abraham Cooper, market gardener of Park Farm. John, from Melbourne, worked for J S Collyer, market gardener of Chellaston.

For some years after they married they lived in Castle Donington where their three children, Lorraine, Terry and Johnathon were born.

They moved to Melbourne in 1969 and opened a greengrocer shop on Derby Road. They kept the shop until 1975 and John returned to work at the Castle Donington power station while Marion went to work at Dunnicliff's shoe factory.

Although they have been retired for some time they have never been idle - especially with seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

John has also been kept busy helping their son Terry with his business and indulging in one of his hobbies working with wood. He's currently making a pair of gates.

Marion has been less mobile in recent times having suffered a stroke and two nasty falls and John's energies have been directed to supporting her in the home. They are a happy and cheerful couple, still in love with each other. John still maintains his interest in gardening and they always have a beautifully presented garden.

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IT WAS a wet week and ration book days when John and Marion Statham had their honeymoon at Blackpool 60 years ago. But they had a great time.

They spent much of it at the Tower Ballroom dancing and were invited with many other honeymoon couples to take part in a radio broadcast by Geraldo and his Orchestra.

Dancing had brought them together. It was a chance affair at a dance at Kegworth. They met during a Ladies Excuse Me waltz when Marion cut in.

It was the first and only time either of them had been there. The date was June 4, 1949. John remembers it well.

Last month, they meant to enjoy their Diamond Wedding anniversary, whatever the weather. And they did.

They were joined by 120 family members, friends and neighbours at the Melbourne RBL Royal Suite.

Their wedding took place at Our lady and St Philip Catholic Church in Melbourne on August 23, 1952.

Marion's two bridesmaids were her sister Marjorie and friend Jean Kinsey. John's best man was schoolfriend Jeff Jackson.

After the wedding breakfast in the church hall the couple set off by train to Blackpool. They recalled they had to hand over their ration books to the

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The Mamma Mia audience were clearly in party mood, many wearing glitzy fancy dress.

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RETIRED - AFTER 37 YEARS IN THE JOB HE DIDN’T WANT TO TAKE AFTER 37 years as Clerk to the Parish Council, Mr Norman Hill retired following the September council meeting. He will take with him a wealth of knowledge and experience of assisting the council over the years.

Current chair, Jane Carroll, said “Working with Norman for more than 20 years I have always found him knowledgeable and helpful. He has been dedicated in his work for the parish council, the town and its people. He will be missed."

Norman revealed that all those years ago he didn’t actually want the job. His wife Lynne had seen the advert and suggested it to him but he did not really fancy being, as someone put it to him, ‘Aunt Sally’ to the council.

He was invited to an interview on an evening when he had a golfing presentation, so had popped in wearing his dinner jacket.

“Much to my surprise,” he said, “I got a phone call asking if I could start the next day.”

He has thoroughly enjoyed the role and, in particular, has relished working with some fantastic characters over the years. He has served with a lot of council chairmen – from Mr Joe Parkinson when he first started, to Cllr Jane Carroll now. He was both a great friend and admirer of Dr Freeman and has many memories of their long chats when they put the world to rights.

He has seen many changes during his tenure. He said, “the work of the council has become more businesslike and more formal than it used to be.” The Local Government Act had brought in stricter rules and the advent of “Quality Councils” in 2003 required him to undergo lengthy training.

It is probably no surprise, knowing Norman’s eye for detail and thoroughness, that he passed with distinction, helping the parish council achieve Quality recognition in 2006.

Some issues have remained very familiar over the years, however. Norman’s first set of council minutes in 1975 detailed problems with cars parking on pavements, street lighting in Kings Newton, and funding issues for the playing fields in Cockshut Lane.

Traffic through Kings Newton and talk of a pedestrian crossing in the Market Place were hot topics of the day, he recalled.

“There is much greater public involvement now,” he said. Back then the public could attend but weren’t allowed to speak. Now there is time set aside for public questions, and he welcomed the more open approach.

Norman also had a varied and interesting career as European Controller for Brown and Sharpe, running businesses in St Alban’s and Telford, a spell doing contract work for Grantham Hospital, and finally working in Burton.

He retired in May 2010. Throughout his career he has been recognised as straight talking, honest and insightful and has a wealth of stories from his business life.

He will be spending more time with his family when he retires. He was struck with a very serious illness three years ago which he was very lucky to survive, and this has changed his outlook on life. He dotes on three grandchildren, from son Ben and daughter Pip, and he wants to revisit a family in the USA, former neighbours in Duffield who “adopted him” when he tragically lost his own parents at a young age.

He also hopes to get his golf handicap down again, perhaps taking advice from son Ben, who is a PGA golf professional. He also loves his gardening.

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The lead urn on a stone plinth was placed in the hall gardens on September 24,1988, to mark the landing of the first settlers in Australia.

The urn is the work of leadsmith John Lennox, designed by Edward Saunders with the coats of arms of Melbourne, Derbyshire and Melbourne, Australia. It was commissioned by Lord Ralph's father, the Marquis of Lothian, a direct descendant of the British Prime Minister, Viscount Melbourne, from whom the City of Melbourne took its name in 1837, Mr Ian Haig, Agent General for Victoria and his wife, officially installed the urn.

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THE WEDDING of Matthew Iliffe, son of Kevin and Joanne Iliffe of Melbourne and Kayleigh Roberts, daughter of Neil and Maggie Roberts of Somercotes, took place on July 28 at Melbourne Parish Church.

The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas,

Hawaii and San Francisco and now live in Melbourne.

Matthew works at Picture of Health and Kayleigh works for Robyns and Day and also at Picture of Health.

SOUND OF MIKE'S MUSIC - ON CD FOR A FIVER MELBOURNE resident, Mike Unsworth, decided to celebrate his half-century this year in a different way. So he recorded a CD. Now he's selling it for charity.

“For the last 10 years or so, an occasional hobby of mine, has been having a go at song writing, says Mike, "but as somebody who’s never had musical training or even played in a band, I didn’t expect anybody other than family would hear the results. Now I am being put to the test.”

Realising his recordings could possibly be put to good use, Mike created a CD with all proceeds from sales going to Macmillan – a charity particular significant for him.

“Both my dad, Tony, and my sister, Mary, succumbed to cancer and I believe whole-heartedly in the fantastic work that Macmillan does to help sufferers and their families.

"But it was particularly the magnificent fund raising efforts of a good friend, Andy Brodniewski, whose sister Karen sadly left us aged just 30, which inspired me.

“Andy organises an annual fund-raising event in memory of Karen which has generated tens of thousands of pounds for Macmillan over the years.

"It’s always a great night out. It’s usually held at the Polish club in Derby, but this year’s revelry will be at Derby Rugby Club on Saturday October

13 - and that just happens to be my 50th birthday.”

So, having made copies of his CD, Mike is selling them for a fiver a go. He’s raised nearly £250 so far but hopes to at least double that by his birthday. He admits worrying a bit at the thought of lots of people listening to his ‘amateurish’ efforts.

But because Mike enlisted the help of professional musicians to play the instruments he can’t manage, he hopes his customers won’t be too disappointed.

"Yes, the good news is that I only play a bit of guitar on the finished product, although I am responsible for all the music and the lyrics too,” grins Mike.

“But the even better news is that my voice isn’t heard at all. A number of excellent professional singers have thankfully relieved me of those duties.”

Mike jokingly suggests “If you’re a music lover you’d better look elsewhere. But if you don’t mind taking a risk and would like to contribute to a fantastic cause then part with a fiver and I’ll post you a CD.” - TM Mike can be contacted by e-mail at mike.unsworth.376@facebook.com or by phone:07872625621 Or donations can be made on-line at:-www justgiving.com/Andrew-Brodniewski0

ROTARY RUNS FUND DRIVE FOR RAINBOWS MELBOURNE Rotary Club has been invited to help boost the funds for Rainbows Children’s Hospice over the next three months.

A plant sale was held at the Ferrers Centre, next will be a tombola during Melbourne Festival Trail weekend, September 15/16 at the Market Place Trail Guide sales point.

Residents are invited to donate prizes to boost the prize table. Contact John Burney on 862225.

A fashion show will be held on Friday October 26

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An afternoon Tea Party is being scheduled for a Sunday in late September.

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Could you bake some cakes, have a garage sale or a car boot sale? Contact John Burney or Kate Dumelow with ideas or donations.

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IT MAY HAVE BEEN WET B Come rain or shine, young people in Melbourne and local villages enjoyed a variety of activities during the holidays.

Events in and out of doors were funded by parish councils and organised through the South Derbyshire District Council Summer Sports programme.

Children went on the climbing wall at Ticknall, played on the wheels mobile at Aston and the bouncy castle at Weston. The Space Hoppers provided fun at Melbourne.

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BUT THE KIDS HAD A BALL ...and at Aston the children worked to play

ASTON family Elaine Upton and daughters Harleigh,10, and Ellen, 8, worked hard raising funds to have Aston Recreation Centre opened for summer sports sessions.

Elaine ran a coffee shop and the children helped baking cakes and selling ice-pops on the park.

Elaine was helped by Barbara James, Chair of Recreation in Aston (RIA), and the first session started on August 7. More help came from Louise Riches of Aston Playground Project, Hilary Forber (RIA), Clare Fryer and Louise Robertson.

They raised £116. enabled Harleigh and Ellen presented cheques to each of the charities.

Aston Parish Council has leased of the Centre to RIA, which is preparing a bid for a grant. *Barbara James and Colin Stewart and of Recreation Treasurer, receive a cheque from Harleigh (left), with Jane Dunn, CoChair and Secretary of Aston PP gets a cheque from Ellen Upton (right), with Elaine in the centre.

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For the record, Mr Ryscsinski is quite clear that active competition is alive and well in schools - “I’ve never known schools where good competition is frowned upon - it’s a myth that schools don’t support competition.”

The Academy has received new £120,000 IT equipment and as Mr Ryscsinki puts it: “We are high tech modern with traditional values,” borne out by the great variety of sport, drama activities, cultural visits, visits to Uganda, to name just a few.

It seems that not only is the Academy a hub for learning but is also very much a social hub for wider interests for the students, as the stunning video of Stars in the Round at the Albert Hall in April shows.

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ski, although during a visit from Mr Gove, the Education Secretary, he was assured that the anomaly of Chellaston being the least well-funded school in the local area would end as the Education Secretary intended to have a level payment per student.

“It comes down to money in the end. New schools will not be built while there is spare capacity in the area - it’s just not economic,” said Mr Ryscsinski and he doubted the 450 dwellings developments mooted for Chellaston Fields would come very quickly given the economic situation.

The transition to Academy status had gone well but he had concerns about the lack of forward planning, which the old local authority set-up had produced. This could become problematic.

Mr Ryscsinski is an enthusiast - “I love the job - I’m going to keep on going,” he says. Certainly he can be proud of what he has achieved at Chellaston.

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● PICTURED at the Melbourne Civic Society summer event and award presentation evening are, l to r, Adam Lathbury, Conservation Officer at Derbyshire County Council, Henry Wilkins, Neil Wright, Andrew Wilkins and Lord Ralph Kerr. The award went to Henry and Andrew Wilkins for the renovation and conversion of 8 South Street and Gardeners Yard.

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Village Reviews

A Choir with a master’s touch

Kings Ov Leon: Mark Eyden, Liam Coffey, Ant Wheeler and Dan Eyden

'KING' LEON THE GREAT MELBOURNE has a long history of popular musical groups and musicians.

People blessed with long memories will remember band and group names such as The Melvana and the Alhambra from the 1940s, the Ernie Beardsley Trio from the 1950s, the Kon Tiki’s, the Mike Jackson Sound and the John Allen Quartet from the 1960s and more recently The Escorts from the 1980s.

Following on in the Melbourne musical tradition is local man Liam Coffey, who has graduated from performing local gigs both as a solo artist and part of local bands to being the lead singer of the highly acclaimed tribute band Kings Ov Leon since 2009. The band recently played the Melbourne Assembly Rooms in a successful ‘homecoming’ gig for Liam where they played one of the best and most professional concerts Melbourne has heard in a long time in front of an almost sellout crowd. Liam, a resident of Victoria Street, enjoys the support of a large group of friends; “Playing in Melbourne is amazing and it’s always a great atmosphere”.

He never set out to be a serious performer but from owning his first guitar, a Fender Stratocaster, at the age of 15 and joining his first band while still at Chellaston School, he has always en-

joyed making music.

However, The Kings are no mere band playing locally; they were recently described in the influential Stage Magazine as a “superb tribute band” and “the tribute band market leaders.” Additionally they have played at many prestigious venues in this country including the O2 Academies, the Ministry of Sound and Europe’s biggest tribute festival Tribfest where they played in front of a staggering 4,000 people.

So far this year they have played over 100 concerts. When you are a part-time musician you need a sympathetic employer and Liam is full of praise for Melbourne Metals, the company he works for and he appreciates their support.

When taking to the stage, Liam usually announces “we’re The Kings Ov Leon - with a V, just in case.” A casual observer would easily think they are the real Kings such is the band’s dedication and meticulous attention to detail in perfecting their craft. Original band members, brothers Mark and Dan Eyden on lead and bass respectively and drummer Ant Wheeler all join together to make their show one not to be missed and one of the best around. Let’s hope that wherever their road takes them they will return to Melbourne soon.

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A GLORIOUS SOUND AS PART of his third UK tour in the last 18 months, Melbourne Catholic Church was the venue on a Sunday afternoon in mid August for “Así es mi Tango” sung by Martin Alvarado from Buenos Aires.

Tango yes, but owing nothing to glittery gowns or Bruce Forsyth, the ninety minute concert was rather a series of songs sung in Spanish including “Milonga del Trovador”, the ballad of the wandering minstrel remembering his Argentine homeland, and “Chiquilín de Bachín”, the tale of the starving boy hawking flowers at posh restaurant tables in Buenos Aires, with music by Astor Piazzolla, the best known Tango composer of all.

Accompanying himself on guitar, at times mournful, at

others heroic, Martin’s strong and steady tenor voice combined with Mikko Helenius’ piano and Bandoneón – a kind of Argentinian concertina – to fill the church with the most warm and glorious sound. Mikko’s party piece was to play both instruments at the same time.

In recent years, Martin’s European base has been Finland, the home of Mikko. The two men are at ease together, not only musically but also seen when the audience were entertained by quips from Martin and musical jokes from Mikko.

Martin Alvarado's tour of the UK and Ireland concluded in

early September. This year he has also sung in Argentina, Ecuador and Russia. Hopefully he will be coming back to our area again soon. He is promoted

by Lisa Cherry-Downes of Nottingham.

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AN ENTHUSIASTIC audience came to Melbourne Parish Church to hear a mixed choir from Ontario, Canada sing an inspiring and often touching concert of Canadian songs.

The choir from Guelph, west of Toronto, was on a two week tour of the UK, taking in London's Westminster Hall, the International Eisteddfod in LLangollen, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Coventry, Netherseal, Derby Cathedral, and finally Melbourne and Tideswell.

Conducted with very much a master's hand by founder conductor, Gerald Neufeld, the choir gave a concert starting with a section called Songs of the Spirit, which included an innovative Te Deum, and a very finely felt Prayer for the Children, which evokes the pity and the sorrow of war torn former Yugoslavia, and eloquently illustrates the caring internationalism of the Canadian people.

The second section introduced an English audience to the stirring history of Canada the search for the North West passage by Frobisher and Franklin over the centuries, in thrilling rhythms. In a fine melodic piece Paradise, Song of Georgian Bay, the music paints an alluring picture of sub arctic Canada.

Before the break, there was a fine organ solo by a Canadian composer, Denis Bedard.

In the final section, there was a moving spiritual about the "underground railroad", which was neither underground nor a railroad, but was the heroic escape saga of slaves escaping from non-emancipated America.

The escapees, this song told us, were advised to walk in the rivers at night, thus to lose their scent from the pursuing bloodhounds.

There was also a touching memorial to the great civil rights leader in MLK, Martin Luther King, in the form of a lullaby. The stirring concert ended with a gospel song in a great finale.

Mr Brian Dollamore, of the Friends of Melbourne Church, who arranged the concert, thanked the choir for their much appreciated efforts, and each choir member was given a copy of the official Guide to Melbourne Church.

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A CHARMING MAN OF MANY SKILLS BILL BENTLEY 1932-2012 MELBOURNE character Bill Bentley was a "great man", said Stuart Rafferty, who spoke eloquently at Bill's funeral at Ticknall Parish Church, on August 30. His granddaughter, Ellie spoke movingly of Bill as being a "giant".

The funeral was attended by a very large congregation, testimony to the very high regard in which Bill was held by so many right across the social spectrum.

Bill was a large man, with a "legendary strength", a happy man, who brought "joy to many lives". He was a countryman - a son of the land - who worked hard and played hard.

To people who knew him, he was a man of “irresistible charm and great humour‚ the happiest man in Melbourne.”

Born in the family homestead at Calke, Bill had a hugely happy childhood. He was able in his later years to remember his young days as an idyllic time for country pursuits, for shooting and fishing, and a happy family life.

His family home to his eternal regret was swallowed under the waters of Staunton Harold reservoir, but he never forgot his background on the Calke estate.

Bill was blessed with two exceptionally happy

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He married Ann in 1997, and that too has been a most happy union.

Stuart Rafferty in his address at the funeral related several anecdotes to illustrate Bill's humour, particularly his love and easy rapport with children, and his optimism and charm.

He was a man of many skills, "a marvellous repairer of almost anything", a dry stonewaller, a builder with his son, Rob, a gunsmith - he ran Tackle and Gun when the business was on High Street, and a countryman.

He faced his death with equanimity quipping that he wanted to negotiate a better price with John Springthorpe, the undertaker. He told Stuart that "I will never leave you" - and Stuart knew too that that was true, as everyone who knew him would cherish his memory.

Bill Bentley is survived by his wife Ann, daughters Pat and Jayne, son Rob, and grandchildren Louise, Adam, Megan, Ellie, Honor, and greatgrandchild Ella and two stepsons, Mike and Richard.

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● Pictured l to r: Bob Tipping, Cllr Stanton, Heather Stanton and Karl Bexon at the cheque handover.

CLLR MICHAEL Stanton, the former Chairman of South Derbyshire District Council, visited the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance base at East Midlands Airport to present a cheque for the money raised for his Civic Charity.

During his Civic Year, Cllr Stanton raised funds for the Air Ambulance which totalled £8,064.75.

Said Cllr Stanton, “I would like to thank most profoundly the many people and organisations who have

helped raise this magnificent sum. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as Chairman of South Derbyshire District Council, meeting community leaders and other people who worked hard for their towns, villages and neighbourhoods.

This cheque presentation marks the final culmination of my year in office and I am deeply moved that so much has been raised for the Air Ambulance which can benefit anyone of us here in South Derbyshire.”

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A cool way to help to help a local charity FED UP with your fridge? Weary of your washing machine?

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Derbyshire County Council is teaming up with Swadlincote’s YMCA Happy Homes furniture project to hold a household electricals collection event on Saturday October 6 from 9am to 3pm at South Derbyshire District Council depot car park, Darklands Road, Swadlincote DE11 0PQ. They are encouraging people to take their old but working white goods like washing machines, fridges, freezers and microwaves.

They would also welcome any smaller, reusable electrical items such as hairdryers, CD players and laptops.

Amanda Jackson from Happy Homes said: “As we are a charity we rely on the goodwill and donations of the public in order to keep running. We provide a service that helps people on a tight budget furnish their homes.”

Happy Homes staff will test all donated appliances before selling them on to low income households meaning that your old items will get a whole new lease of life.

You also have the chance to enter into a prize draw to win £50 of shopping vouchers if you donate your electrical items.

If you are unable to transport bulky items to the collection event and you live within 10 miles of Swadlincote, Happy Homes offers a free home collection service.

Call 01283 220202 and they will arrange a suitable time and date to collect. Quote “Derbyshire County Council” when calling to be entered into the free prize draw.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY MELBOURNE Photographic Society, now approaching its 92nd year, has one of the most exciting programme of events in its long history this year.

The programme runs from September to April and started with an open evening for new and prospective members to view members' work, talk about the society and to find out how it supports photographers while developing their hobby and interest.

● Enjoying Melbourne Parish Church BBQ at the vicarage gardens in early August are l to r the Revd Dr Mark Powell, Ann Nicholls and Kate Landenberger with Hector and Alexander McLean.

The Society meets on Thursday evening in the Thomas Cook Memorial Hall, High Street, for a programme of talks, workshops, competitions, members’ nights and exhibitions. There are also a number of visits through summer months.

Whether an experienced photographer or a raw beginner there will be something for you and you will always be assured of a warm friendly welcome.

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The shop opened over Christmas and raised an astonishing £8,000. Sheila's name was called out and she joined 16 other nominees from around the county on stage where she received her certificate.

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EVERYBODY LOVES A SAIL IT WAS all hands on deck up at Staunton Harold Sailing Club open day on Bank Holiday Monday - the date was set to capture postOlympic enthusiasm and fit with the Inspire a Generation theme of the games.

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There were plenty of helpers to show them the ropes…and sails. It was so popular that the “galley” café had run out by lunch time.

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With over 70 private houses, businesses and halls opening to the public for the Art and Architecture Trail, all accessible venues have been marked on the Trail Guide.

HeadstART will exhibit quality art works in various media created by group members who suffer physical or mental difficulty and derive huge therapeutic benefit from art.

The 2012 Paralympics brought disability into focus - but for anyone with a disability or caring for a disabled person every day can demand Olympian effort.

While Melbourne is renowned as an architectural gem it also has a reputation as an exceptionally friendly place. Festival volunteer Helen Bralesford, who has experience as a carer says: “I’ve always been met with exceptional kindness here. People go out of their way to help.”

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Away to a strong Dunstall 3rd team who batted first and hit 190-8, Marc Towell's return to form saw him take 4-31 aided by veteran Colin Wakefield who took three wickets. The Second team had to be content with a draw as they fell short on 136-7 with Colin Smithson 42 and Storrar 37 batting well.

Melbourne earned a well-deserved win the following week holding visitors Draycott 1st X1 to just 124-9. With Rathore in form again with 4-32 and two wickets apiece for Towell and Wakefield, skipper Ken Grant led his team to victory with 78 in their six wicket win. Rain intervened the following week away to Ashbourne 1st team who had hit 178-7 with Towell in the wickets again at 3-29 and Jason Lander 3-62.

The second team ended the month losing at home to Packington 1st team. They could only muster 124 with John Mayers top scoring with 38 aided by 34 from Grant They ended up losing by seven wickets.

Melbourne's Third team had another superb month winning two league games including their first ever league double over rivals Elvaston 4th team.

Town hit 174-3 with skipper Paul Scrimshaw hitting a brilliant 84 with 62 by Ross Coxon.

Then Scrimshaw shone taking 3-7. Dan Marshall took 3-23 with three balls to go giving the thirds a 64 run win.

A second league double followed away to Washlands 2nds.

Melbourne restricted them to 130-4, an easy target thanks to 62 again from Ross Coxon and 32 from Vinny Hallifield as Melbourne won by seven wickets.

Another good spell of bowling

by Scrimshaw 4-30 plus two wickets apiece for Marshall and youngster Ashley Ellwell helped restrict Rolleston 4th team to 171.

In reply Town struggled to 73-8 with Scrimshaw hitting 43 in a losing draw.

Melbourne were bowled out for just 30 away to Yoxhall 2nds in a heavy nine wicket defeat.

In the final game against Castle Donington 2nds, Melbourne thirds earned another losing draw. Paul Scrimshaw took 4-39 plus 3-27 from 165 all out. Melbourne settled for a draw on 102-8 with Scrimshaw hitting 52.

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Melbourne bowled first and did well to hold a strong Langley Mill second team to just 166-9 with Mick Meakin leading the way with a superb 4-21, aided

by Skipper Alex Slater 2-26 and Matt Briers 2-47, plus a wicket for Ben Newton.

In reply Town struggled, losing wickets at crucial times and were not helped by three dubious lbw decisions and fell eight runs short in the final over.

Consolation for the team was that Melbourne's Mick Meakin took man of the match.

The first team began away to Rolls Royce seconds amassing a huge 263-6 thanks mainly to Mark Rossi - who hit an unbeaten 70 - Russell Allaway 68.

The home side struggled to 1307 with Mick Meakin taking his first ever hat-trick in a spell of 4-13 aided by 3-47 by Matt Briers. The rain saved Royces and Melbourne had to settle for a draw.

The following week Town entertained Allestree and once again the batsmen were in good form hitting 202-8 with Julian Humpidge top scoring with 88.

It was Humpidge taking 3-34

plus two wickets apiece from Meakin and Briers that took Melbourne to victory in the last over by 78 runs.

Away to Lullington Park, a fine opening stand by Humpidge 97 and Andy Potts 111 helped Town reach 283-6. Despite two wickets each for skipper Alex Slater, Mick Meakin and Matt Briers, the home side reached 177-6 in securing a draw.

Batting first again versus Rolleston 2nds, the only side to beat Melbourne in the league this season, they were indebted to the league’s leading scorer Mark Rossi who hit 81, aided by Andy Potts 54 and Andy Stanley 37 in a total of 210-4 from 46 overs. A brilliant spell by Matt Briers 6-60 and a miserly spell of 4-13 from in-form Meakin helped Melbourne gain revenge.

Rolleston were bowled out for 143. In the final league game, 519 by all-rounder Humpidge hurried Alrewas seconds to a poor 80 which Town knocked off in just 16 overs thanks to Rossi 42 and Humpidge 36 giving them the win needed for promotion. Town now need just five points from the last two games to secure the league title.

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MELBOURNE Rugby Club's talented team has had successes over recent seasons but the 2011-12 season surpassed them all.

The U13s first won the NLD 7’s title then followed up impressively by collecting the NLD Cup with a comprehensive victory in the 15 a-side in the premier competition.

The club has had some talented teams in the past. The U16s coached by Guy Page had some outstanding players, including Joe Cain now a Leicester Tigers professional.

Even that impressive side couldn’t land the ultimate NLD Silverware.

This current Melbourne Squad is indeed something special. Four consecutive finals appearances shout consistency and having shared the title with Spalding last season Melbourne’s comprehensive 31-10 victory this time didn’t overstate their dominance.

A NLD ‘Double’ sets a new standard for the progressive Melbourne Rugby Club to celebrate.

Indeed, the reputation of Melbourne’s

U13s extends from Lancashire-Somerset and Norfolk-Yorkshire and Melbourne is well established on the U13s National rugby map.

The U13s are the only Mini and Junior age group inside MRFC formally running two full playing squads. The B Squad also posted some remarkable results by beating the ‘A’ sides of other clubs to reach the semi finals of the NLD Shield and secure a seventh place finish in the NLD 7’s, The 7's result beat the finishing position of Derby RFC’s A team - meaning that the B Squad are the third best 7’s side in Derbyshire!

The season's results highlight a trend of success and player development with 43 registered players - 33 of them having scored tries this season with 14 of the squad having representative recognition. That is testament to the development work of the coaching team of dads headed by Kevin Brown.

Indeed, 32 Melbourne U13s players recently went on the highly enjoyable tour to Somerset with all the traditional touring

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The Chairman of their host club Keynsham RFC took time out to write “Melbourne surpassed all previous junior touring sides. A great bunch of lads (and coaches) working hard on the pitch and playing hard off it too. It was a real 'tour feeling' in the club house afterwards, something these days that is becoming less and less common.”

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LIGHTS ARE GO FOR OUR RUGBY 51-0 win STARS in trial MELBOURNE RFC 1st XV warmed up for the new season with a 51-0 thrashing of the invitation President’s XV.

President Dave Smith's selected side were no match for the well organised Melbourne 1st XV squad who ran in nine tries, including a hat-trick for Tom Howard.

The floodlit encounter provided spectators with an entertaining match. The President XV, ably led and selected by Sam Smith, played with a real intensity which challenged Melbourne from kick-off and it was the opposing side who dominated the opening part of the

game, with Melbourne conceding a rash of early penalties.

A trademark quick-fire counter attack from Tommy Howard settled Melbourne’s nerves and they began to assert themselves. The President’s XV, full of veterans who had spent years mastering the dark arts of the game, used all their nous and guile to slow down Melbourne’s attack.

However, the open play running of Melbourne was hard to cope with, and particular mention should go to the running of Ben Burchell and Will Judge.

Jacob Watts also stood out, particularly with his offloading.

As the floodlights were turned on, Melbourne Recreation Ground was transformed into a buzzing, absorbing atmosphere, reminiscent of Manchester United’s Theatre of Dreams. On the pitch, it was Melbourne’s offloading game which was dreamlike, a flowing move ending up with Pop Lakin crashing over in the corner. At half-time, Melbourne led 27-0.

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The scrum was particularly impressive, especially going against a President’s front row with an aggregate age of 200.

Big Bob Stowell was his usual self, wisely putting himself on the wing in the defensive line so as to use all of his pace in marking Melbourne’s dangerous wingers.

Whereas in the first half Melbourne had feasted on President’s mistakes, the second half saw Melbourne couple their strong running with more regulated patterns, which led to the scoreboard ticking over nicely.

The floodlights were not at their most potent and Melbourne were glad to be playing in their fluorescent yellow so as simply to see each other. The President’s XV, however, were completely camouflaged in their dark green, a welcome excuse

PICTURED before the kick off for the Melbourne 1st XV v President’s XV are from the left: Ian Masters (coach), Tom Swainston (Melbourne XV capt), Dave Smith (president MRFC), Sam Smith (President’s XV capt), Pete Ilott (chairman MRFC), Glen Travers (Referee). for missed tackles on Melbourne’s part.

Pick of the tries from the second half was Rob Hollingsworth’s atrocious decision to deploy a chip and chase, using his soccer skills to kick the ball over the line and ground the ball.

All in all, a well contested game, and what was particularly pleasing for Melbourne going into the season was the 0 on the scoreboard from an opposition with some dangerous runners.