Local News
5th November 2020
Issue 1138
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Household Waste Recycling Centres winter opening ON Sunday November 1, Sheffield’s five Household Waste Recycling Centres will change to their winter opening hours. The changes will mean that until March 31 next year, all sites will be open from 10am until 4pm.
The site on Greaves Lane in High Green will be open Friday to Tuesday from 10am to 4pm.The site at Manchester Road in Deepcar will be open the same hours from Thursday to Monday. Residents are advised that the previous temporary arrangements which meant that all sites were open seven days a week, have now ended. Residents are advised to check to make sure the site is open before they travel. Social distancing restrictions are still in place for the safety of residents and workforce and the sites can only remain open if residents fully co-operate and use the sites safely and responsibly. It is critical that the following instructions are adhered to: • Always listen and be courteous to our staff
• Do not queue outside the sites as this may cause potential danger for other road users trying to pass, and you will be asked to move on or face fines. • Only one person should visit a site, and you should only bring waste that you can safely carry as no assistance can be provided by site staff. • Sheffield City Council and Veolia will not tolerate any physical or verbal threats to its workforce, and all such incidents will be reported to the Police, and the sites may be closed. We would encourage residents with significant volumes of DIY waste and garden waste to consider contacting a registered skip hire company. Residents can arrange for the collection of large items of furniture or electrical equipment using the bulky waste collection service.
Residents wishing to visit a site in a van, 4x4 with pick up or in a car visit. These can be applied for by callwith a trailer, will require a per- ing Veolia on 0114 273 4567 or e-mail mit, or permission for a one off sheffieldenquiries@veolia.co.uk .
The sites are for the use of Sheffield residents only and not for traders, who must use a properly licensed waste disposal sites.
For up to date information about Sheffield’s waste and recycling collection services, visit: www.sheffield. gov.uk/waste
Penistone Cinema Organ Trust receives lifeline grant from Government PENISTONE Cinema Organ Trust is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. The 445 organisations will share £103 million, including Penistone Cinema Organ Trust to help restart vital reconstruction work and maintenance on cherished heritage sites, keeping venues open and supporting those working in the sector. The Penistone Cinema Organ Trust have been awarded £58,000 in order to protect their historic Cinema Organs based at The Astoria Centre in Barnsley. Funding has been provided for the installation of ambient heating equipment, adaptation of reception and toilet areas in order to maintain social distancing, the purchase of PPE for volunteers, installation of cameras in order to film virtual events for broadcast on social media and to part cover operational premises costs. This vital funding is from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage and the Heritage Stimulus Fund - funded by Government and administered at arms length by Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Both funds are part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund which is designed to secure the future of Britain’s museums, galleries, theatres, independent cinemas, heritage sites and music venues with emergency grants and loans. Kevin Grunill, Chairman, Penistone Cinema Organ Trust, said: “This funding is a real lifeline to the future existence of the Penistone
Cinema Organ Trust and the work we do with regards to the preservation of the cinema organ both at the Penistone Paramount and the Astoria Centre in Barnsley. “We are a relatively small group run entirely by volunteers but have made a big impact in the UK as one of the foremost cinema organ preservation groups, with the formation of the National Theatre Organ Heritage Centre at Barugh Green, Barnsley. “The cancellation of all our public events because of COVID19 restrictions dealt our volunteer group a huge blow and threatened our very survival, however because of this grant from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund we are able to continue our preservation work, look at new ways in which to engage with an audience and remain sustainable. This wouldn’t have been possible without the Government’s support, for which we are immensely grateful and thankful.” The Astoria Centre at Barugh Green, Barnsley is the home of the National Theatre Organ Heritage Centre, which houses a large collection of 1930s Art Deco Cinema/Theatre Pipe Organs, together with an extensive archive of Cinema Organ memorabilia and sheet music. “Our usual events include music and memories afternoons and afternoon tea dances, all of which sadly cannot take place at the current time due to regulations. We have piloted a virtual concert on Youtube recently, featuring the star organist from the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool; Phil Kelsall. This has been viewed by people from all over the world, so is helping to promote the work we do, as well as keep audiences engaged”, said Kevin.
