Harworth & Bircotes Today Oct12

October 2012

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Despite my love of summer, the change in season from summer to autumn is one of my favourites. Our clocks go back an hour on 28th October, meaning the nights are darker, the leaves are falling, and Strictly Come Dancing is back on the TV! It’s time for cosy nights on the sofa, when you can relax with a cuppa and take a good look through this edition!

For those of you who like to plan ahead for Christmas, now is the time to start. You might just find inspiration for that unusual gift, and if you would like to get your house and garden ready for the festive season, you’ll find all the local people you need to help you within these pages. It’s still a tough economic climate, and its important to spend money wisely and locally, to help us all through these challenging times.

The next edition will be distributed to you from 28th October. Please ensure that anything that you would like to be included is with me by Friday 12th October.

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Resonance: Harworth and Bircotes Today's Music Section

Blackfest 3 at the Blacksmiths Arms Blackfest 3 on Saturday 4th August 2012 was a fantastic day of live music and fun.

An amazing ÂŁ845 was raised for charity.

Thanks to the staff at the Blacksmiths Arms, all those who helped to organise, artists, this years VIP - Miss South Yorkshire, sound people, those whom loaned equipment, Harworth and Bircotes Today, Trax FM, main sponsors - Mudford Marquees, AQS for the scaffolding stage, the committee, the charities and most of all those who attended, supported, helped (you know who you are) and donated.

Sincere thanks, see you next year...

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ARWORTH AND BIRCOTES TENANTS’ AND RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION The Bus Shelter opposite the Devonshire Road Centre is now down, we are now waiting for Notts CC to install a new one this may take time due to their work schedule, it may be inconvenient to residents but I’m sure it will be worth the wait.

If members of the public see people misusing the bus shelters (they are not public toilets it is an offence to urinate in public) please report it to the Police or Council.

Jenny Row and Adam Mills from A1 housing will be attending the next meeting to give us an insight into the changers to the Welfare Reform Act and Benefits System.

A1 Housing has a Facebook Surgery which runs between 2.00pm and 3.00pm on a Friday afternoon.

The Christmas Lights Extravaganza will be Thursday 29th November 2012 and there will be a Fireworks Display on the Scrooby Road Sports Field on Friday 2nd November 2012. The Town Clark answered queries regarding grass cutting, fly tipping with regard to the grass growing in the curb on the roads this is the responsibility of Notts CC. The New Cemetery is open in 2013.

The TRA Committee would like to remind readers that they are not Councillors; they are just members of the public who are trying their best for the community. We can be contacted on Thursday mornings at the Coffee Shop held in Harworth and Bircotes Town Hall on Scrooby Road 10am-12noon or come along to the next meeting.

The next meeting of the group will take place on Tuesday 2nd October starting at 10.30 am, at the Devonshire Road Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to come along, help us to make Harworth/Bircotes an even better place to live, and maybe make new friends and learn some new facts in the process. Refreshments are available and a raffle will usually take place.

We would particularly welcome anyone from an ethnic minority, or younger people with fresh new ideas. – So please come and join us.

Chair Judy Turner Vice Chair Margaret Ingram Treasurer Sue Mann Secretary Lynda Ridgway

Cleaner Required

For Bawtry New Hall 7-9am Mon—Fri 10hrs per week £7 per hour Applications in writing to Mrs P Walker 137 Station Road, Bawtry, DN10 6QD 01302 710489

BIRCOTES PRE-SCHOOL All day and sessional childcare now available at an affordable price For children aged 2 to 5 years 8.30am - 3pm Monday to Friday Contact 01302 759222

VISIT THE PANTRY At The Town Hall

Pot of Tea 50p Mug of Tea 50p Mug of Coffee 60p Cup of Coffee 60p Toasted Teacake 50p Buttered Scone 60p Jam 5p Open between 10 – 12 noon Every Thursday

Browse around our bookstall, Meet your friends for a chat or read the newspapers Manned by the Harworth/Bircotes Tenants & Residents Association

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Harworth Colliery Football Club

A warm welcome from everyone at Harworth Colliery and the New season is now fully under way with all of the teams starting their respective campaigns and we wish all the Players and staff well.

The First team continued their great start to the new season and won all 5 games during August, this start didn’t go unnoticed with the CMFL committee and the club was awarded Team of the month, an award that has not been won for some time so well done to all the players and all at the Club, much deserved and a true team effort.

The first team at the time of writing are second in the League and have a firm belief that they can do very well this term with a good mix of Youth, Experience and lads from the Village, everyone is working for each other and is a pleasure to see We would still like more of you to get through and support the team and no reason not too especially when the club is doing so well, scoring lots of goals and giving everything they can for the club and the Village.

Fixtures and Match reports can be found on our website so please follow the link at the bottom of the page.

Picture below is the New Management team for the First team, Left to Right Coach Lee Hellewell, Secretary Simon Stones Chairman Jonathan Wilson, 1st Team manager Brendan Wilson, Phsyio Sandy and Fitness Coach Ben Dixon

The Reserves have kicked off and remain unbeaten after a couple of games, the 3rd team have had a mixed start winning their first against Bawtry and then losing the next, the Under 19’s have mirrored the 3rds start winning 1 and losing one, all of these teams include good young local talent and when we say we are a village club we truly are, you can also be guaranteed of a warm welcome in the Pavilion before and after the games.

The club are looking to improve all the facilities up at Scrooby Road as we strive to make the match day experience a better one for players and spectators alike, to do this though needs Income and so looking for local businesses to get behind and support us as we look to grow the club. Businesses can do this through advertising via the Club whether that is a board round the ground or in the Programme. Please Contact Chairman Jonathan Wilson if you feel your local Business could benefit from this via the Website.

Forthcoming Home Fixtures for October are: 1st team – Glapwell Saturday 20th of October Kick off 15:00 Reserves – Blidworth Welfare 06TH Oct 15:00 K/off, Nottingham Utd 27th Oct 15:00 Kick Off 3rds – F.C. Central Saturday 06th October 14:45 k/OFF, Scawthorpe Scorpions 20th Oct 14:45 K/off Keep up to date with all the news and match reports on our website www.pitchero.com/clubs/harworthcollieryinstitute We are also on Facebook and Twitter, GET BEHIND YOUR LOCAL CLUB, WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT 10 | HARWORTH & BIRCOTES TODAY

A new identity. The same community.

The new name for Doncaster College for the Deaf.

The college, formerly known as Doncaster College for the Deaf has changed its name to reflect the diverse range of learners it attracts from across the region.

Graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in May 2012 for its Social Care provision, Alan Robinson, Executive Principal of the college said, “Our education provision has diversified over the years and we have decided to change the name of our college to reflect this. The name Communication Specialist College - Doncaster strongly emphasises what the organisation is about in 2012 and moving forward”.

The college can meet the educational, training and support needs of individuals who are Deaf, hearing impaired and those with specialist communication needs, including Autism, Aspergers and learning disabilities or difficulties.

Our individualised learning environment offers a unique approach for learners. We remain at the forefront of provision and are extremely proud of our achievements and our learners. “We look forward to welcoming new learners through our doors and sharing our successes throughout the year.”

We warmly invite you to join us at our open days on 10 October 2012, 8 December 2012 (family day) and 6 February 2013, to find out more about our extensive facilities and the exciting range of educational provision.

For further information on the courses offered at Communication Specialist College Doncaster please visit www.deaf-trust.co.uk or call 01302 386720 and ask to speak to one of the Pathway Managers. th

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Arts Review and What’s Going On - October 2012 Hilary Cartmel Macbeth was good, and still is, - if you can get yourself a ticket – do so. My guess is that it will be sold out. The miserable darkness of the stark Scottish landscape and chill castles was staged very simply. It’s a play where the scenes take place mostly in gloaming or darkness even during daytime there is little light. I did Macbeth for my ‘O’ level English Lit, and there was a time when I could have recited tracts of it. I haven’t seen it on stage since, and this production did it proud. It’s the first time that I have seen the Crucible main stage set up in the round, the audience tightly and completely encircling a round stage set with ‘rocks’ around its edge and echoing the image and theme of the crown which was repeated and emphasised in many ways throughout the play, continually reminding us that without the lust for the Crown there would be no plot. The action didn’t take any prisoners, Banquo’s ghost was horrifying, we saw Lady McDuff’s brains dashed out and the sword fight at the end looked and sounded very real, the witches were old hags and not some idea of supernatural spooks, the poetry was beautifully spoken. Crucible Theatre until Saturday 6 October.

In contrast the Sheffield Theatres are doing some comedy in October, it’s the Last Laugh Comedy Festival including some household names. Tickets £12 - £21.50 At the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Wakefield – Kneehigh Theatre have reworked Steptoe and Son – until October13 - Darkly comic, and deeply moving, this is a 20th century icon, re imagined for the new generation. www.wyp.org.uk Closer to home on Friday 12 October at The Rock (Wesley Centre, Maltby) is John Tams and Barry Coope – in my humble opinion Tams is the best voice singing in the English Folk tradition and together they are one of the funniest duos to grace any stage. Good therapy.

Tickets £10 on the door www.therock.org.uk At Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery from 20 October until 9 December the annual ‘Open Art’ exhibition begins with walls hung floor to ceiling with work from artists across the region with many works for sale.

At Cusworth Hall an exhibition entitled Opposites Attract – a two person show - Ashley Jackson and Graham Ibbeson, two of Yorkshire’s best loved artists ( not counting Hockney of course) I can’t imagine what this show will look like, but I have every faith that it will work well. Ibbeson was a student at Trent Poly( as I was - but long before my time you understand) and was famous for two things, his ability to consume sandwiches and his wonderful humorous clay modelling.

Tickhill Music Society’s October concert is on the 19th – Guitarist Dimitris Dekavallas program to include Bach, Guillliani and others at St Mary’s School at 8pm tickets £10 on the door Village Ventures is bringing music from American roots musicians Buffalo Gals to Bircotes Town Hall on Sunday 21 October . This lot ( a six piece band of not just Gals) have a claim not only to fantastic enthusiastic and talented musicianship but also humour too.

Tickets £8.50 01302 752515 / 752642 or on the door Are you picking up the theme here? Go out and get a laugh – do yourself some good.

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Mayflower Sanctuary, Narrow Lane, Bawtry, Doncaster Well where did the summer go ! I cant believe its Sept already. Everyone back to school and everything back to normal. But there is still lots of work to do to keep our funds coming in. We are busy organising our usual Sponsored dog walk in Bawtry forest courtesy of Sir Jack Whittacker who is good enough to let us use the forest for this event.

The walk is on the 14th Oct and starts at 11.00 am.It is a 2 mile or 5 mile walk in this most beautiful setting . The walk is open to every one and you can collect a sponsor form from the Sanctuary or we are able to e mail one to you.

Please come along and join us its a good way of getting some fresh air and exercise. Its also a great fun way of raising money.

Also don’t forget the French theme evening (Allo Allo) on the 17th November at Ye Olde Bell Barnby Moor. Fancy dress optional. It promises to be a fantastic evening with great food dancing and entertainment from the Bruvvers Blue who are an amazing tribute group. There will be a small auction and a raffle . Tickets will be £20 each. Please call 07969203206 for ticket reservations.

If you would like further information about our Sanctuary please call 01302 711330

Marley Approx age: 4 months Yet another kitten from an unwanted litter.

Although his previous owner loved Marley very much, she was unable to keep him due to her daughters allergies.

Marley is just a treasure to have around.

Always looking for fun, he will play with a scrap of paper for hours but he is just as happy curled up in your lap having his tummy tickled.

All he wants is a family to call his own, regular meals and a basket (or lap) to snuggle up into. Not much to ask for is it?

Blue

Greyhound x Whippet Age on arrival: 9 months old

Blue finds himself looking for a new home because his previous owners are now working long hours and feel it is unfair to leave him alone. We have found Blue to be a very loving and playful dog, who has quickly become a favourite with everyone who has worked with him.

Blue has had an operation on his patella (kneecap) and is recovering well. Should there be any re-occurrence in the future Mayflower will be responsible for his treatment.

Because he can be boisterous at times we feel he would be better homed with children that were slightly older, if any at all, just to cut down on the risk of him jumping up and hurting a youngster.

Blue is a dog with lots of potential and with the right handling we feel he will quickly become a much loved member of any family.

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arworth Brass

Harworth Brass have experienced many changes and challenges over the years.

First formed in 1937 by William Appleton, the band were re-formed in the 1970’s and have been known as Harworth Colliery Band, Harworth Colliery Caledonian Mining Band and more recently simply Harworth Brass. During the 1990’s they saw success in many competiitons, winning the 3rd section and being promoted to the 2nd section in the North East Midlands Region. However in recent years their numbers dropped and they ceased to compete.

Over the past few years the band numbers have grown, we have a new bandroom at the Town Hall and our conductor Claire Cowan ensures we are always busy and challenged, performing varied and interesting programmes. Previous players have returned, together with new members and the band age range is now between 11 and 82 years. The atmosphere is friendly, hardworking and enjoyable. In 2013 we will begin entering competitions again and are now looking forward to an exciting future; expanding the concert programme and getting involved in local events.

The summer saw the band playing in the rain at the Jubilee Celebrations and in the sunshine (with not too much rain) at other events. We have a busy calendar up to Christmas including concerts and carols at various venues including Ye Olde Bell, Tesco,Balby and The West Retford Hotel.

If you are a brass player or would like to be involved in the running of the band, and would like to meet us, we rehearse at the Town Hall in Harworth at 7pm on Thursday evenings.

Should you need a brass band for a concert or wish to attend any of our concert venues all details are on our Website: www.harworthbrass.co.uk. For any enquiries please contact Jan Pimperton on 07929086107 or Pete Pimperton e-mail: petepimperton@harworthbrass.co.uk TO ADVERTISE TELEPHONE 01302 744278

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It’s never to late to learn to Swim

They say that 1 in 5 adults cannot swim and that swimming is the only sport that can save your life! So why doesn’t everyone who hasn’t learnt to swim by the time they are adults get themselves off to swimming lessons to learn?

I run a private adult swimming school at Bircotes Leisure Centre every Sunday night and have been teaching adult swimmers of all ages and abilities for some considerable time, so I reckon I’ve heard most of the reasons that people come up with. Here’s a few: swimming gets you (and particularly your hair) wet; you have to expose bits of you that you’d rather keep under wraps; it’s probably too late to learn at your age.

Some of these things are true: it is very wet in a swimming pool and it is better to swim in a swimming costume than in everyday clothes. As for it being too late to learn, most adults are surprised to find how quickly they can learn. Of course it takes different people different amounts of time, and each person has different aspirations, but to be able to enter the pool and travel around without support should only take a matter of a few lessons.

There is one very real fear that many adults have regarding learning to swim, and that is that they will be recognised. I guess this fear attaches itself to the fear of exposing more of your body than you care to share with the public and the embarrassment of admitting you can’t swim. Firstly I can attest to the truth of the rumour that it is very difficult to recognise people with their clothes on. I have been caught out on a number of occasions by people coming up to me and holding long and detailed conversations with me, while I stand there in bewilderment wondering who they are. Secondly, everyone in the class is in exactly the same position as you; they are there to learn to swim and are wearing a swimming costume (and probably won’t recognise you with your clothes on either). In addition, as we hire the whole pool for the lessons, there is no chance that Mark Foster or Sharron Davies will turn up unannounced to upstage you.

Remember, swimming is probably the only sport that can save your life as well as being probably the most complete workout for your body. It is also fun. Once you have mastered this skill you will be able to enjoy the pool and sea on holiday, go swimming with your kids or simply use the skill to get fit. It’s worth getting wet for.

Michael Keeble

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Patient Participation Group AGM To be held on Wednesday October 3rd 2012 at 6.15pm

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Introducing Rev. Jim Magee the new Methodist Minister for five churches around Doncaster, Cantley, Auckley, Bawtry, Rossington and Harworth.

In 1975 I left Northern Ireland to train as a church minister, first in Edinburgh, then in 1977 Manchester, from where I graduated in 1980. Whilst in Manchester Jane and I met, in 1979 we were married. My first church was in Bramley Leeds, David our first son was born in December of 1980 in St. James’ Hospital. Over the years we have lived in Kent (where our second son Peter was born in 1984); Cumbria; Norfolk; Derbyshire, and now Doncaster.

My interests are music, films, books, walking in the countryside, Dr.Who, and Strictly Come Dancing. Between us Jane and I have a very wide variety of DVD’s, CD’s, and books which range from crime fiction to poetry, and of course Dr. Who memorabilia.

Besides my church work and activities, I have become since August the new Chaplain to Doncaster Rovers, this is something new and very exciting, especially on match days.

Since 1989, (when I moved from The Nazarene Church into The Methodist Church), I have been researching the Celtic churches and their influence on the British Isles. As part of that research I have, and continue to use in my personal devotions and also my church services, prayers, poems and reflections created in a ‘Celtic style’.

I also belong to a community that seeks to deepen personal and public prayer, especially using meditation technics such as silence. Like the early church leaders, we also seek to live by a discipleship rule of life, and a daily rhythm that is a combination of prayer, bible study and practical charitable works.

Congratulations to 5 year old The last area I worked in was around former Mining Madison who together with her Communities in Derbyshire, so coming to my new role parents, Janine and Andy and amongst my five churches continues that link.

Over these next months I hope to get to meet, and get Grandad, Nigel completed the to know many of you through my work in the churches Macmillan 10mile walk during and the communities they seek to serve in God’s Name.

September raising over £800 for May Peace, Hope, and Love be our experience Macmillan Cancer Support. It was personally and publically through God, Creator, Friend, Madison’s idea to take part as she and Life transformer. wanted to help poorly people.

Rev. Jim Magee

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POLICE REPORT

Incidents of Note 1st August 2012 to the 31st August 2012 Burglary Dwelling 2 Burglary Other 8 Vehicle Crime 6 Theft Other 8

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Prosecutions Of Note over the Past 2 Months.

A Harworth Male has recently been charged with Vehicle crime in the Harworth area and was due to appear at Worksop Magistrates at the end of September.

A Male from the Harworth area is also due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court for Possession with intent to supply Class B drugs in the Harworth and Bircotes area.

PRIORITY SETTING MEETING ( What was the Safer Neighbourhood Group Meeting) From the Priority Setting Meeting held on July 11th 2012 the three local priorities have been identified from feedback received from the community by the priority survey forms regarding issues of greatest concern and issues the public wanted the safer Neighborhood Team to tackle. The three local priorities have been identified as :Priority 1 : Anti Social Behavior Priority 2 : Burglary (Dwelling, Shed) Priority 3 : Vehicle Nuisance The Next Priority Setting Meeting will be held on Wednesday 10th October at 2pm at Harworth Town Hall. An update from this meeting will be provided in the June Police Report.

Thursday October 11th (4pm) at Library, Scrooby Road Wednesday October 17th (10am) at Harworth Parish Hall, Scrooby Road Your local contacts are: PC2752 Jim Martin 07776460406 PC2883 Steven Porter 07595074256 PCSO9634 Kendra Jacob 07525226555 PCSO6364 Colin Haywood 07525226882 To Contact Nottinghamshire Police dial 101 for Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

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Congratulations to the local lad!

Congratulations to local Harworth Children’s Saturday Fun Zone young man, Cameron Robert From Saturday 6th October, 2012, Stevenson aged 22 years of Bracken there will weekly drop in sessions, Way, Harworth. Cameron was a where you can chat about the books pupil at Serlby Park School before you have read, join in with the fun leaving to study at the University Of activity, enter a monthly prize draw for Bath for 4 years. On the 5th July a goody bag and make new friends.

Cameron graduated from the University of Bath, which has been Browse and Brew – Thursday 4th voted the country’s top university October for 2011/2012, with a 2:1 Masters Call in anytime between 9.30 to 12.00 Degree in Pharmacology with the for a complimentary tea/coffee and a ceremony held in Bath Abbey. chat to find out about forthcoming Cameron now starts his new career in Guildford, Surrey new books. as a Pharmacologist. Parents Andrea and Robert, sister Computer try-it and ancestry starter Alex, girlfriend Claire and all the family are so proud of Cameron’s hard work and achievements and wish him all sessions are available free of charge.

Call in or ring 01302 742384 for further the success he deserves in his new job and for the future ahead. Well done Cameron Stevenson (MPharm) information.

LIBRARY NEWS

Line Dancing for Neginners at Carlton Civic Centre

New class started in September ............but its not too late to get started!!

Line dancing is an excellent way to get some exercise and meet new friends. We play a mix of new country and the latest pop music, and can usually please most of the class! You don't need a partner, and everyone is so friendly towards our Beginners - we all know what it's like when you think you have two left feet. That feeling doesn't last long!!

If you have any questions ring Dave on 07808 931534 or Janice on 07590 455340, otherwise just come along - you will be made very welcome. Classes are £2.50 for the first hour or £3.50 for as long as you want to stay. Beginners class 7 - 8 p.m. Intermediate 8 - 10 p.m.

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Crimebeat

A monthly look at ways to Combat Crime, with East Bassetlaw’s Neighbourhood Policing Inspector,

Neil Bellamy Let’s close the gate on criminality

Large areas of East Bassetlaw are rural – small villages and hamlets, farms and agricultural land.

Lovely places to live and, many people would think, largely crime free. But sadly, that is not the case and often rural areas are just as attractive to criminals as town and city centres.

So even in rural areas it is just as important to take simple precautions to prevent crime and together we can close the gate on criminality across East Bassetlaw.

can be very difficult, particularly at 3am and it is already miles from its rightful home.

The theft of farm machinery and plant is big business and such thefts cost farmers and industry across the country around £1 million every week, so make sure vehicles are kept locked and out of sight of passing opportunists.

And contact your supplier and ask for details of the latest security devices – like those which call your mobile phone if the level in your tank falls suddenly.

But the new CESAR scheme offers real benefits. CESAR offers a comprehensive Farms and farm yards are particularly registration data base combined with the very vulnerable to crime, and criminals are always latest state of the art covert marking on the look out for easy targets. technology designed to beat even the most savvy thief. The technology means any piece of Keep doors and windows locked, and that is plant or equipment registered with the scheme just as important with outbuildings as it is with can be immediately identified. the farmhouse itself. Fit security lighting that comes on at dusk and stays on until dawn and Full details can be obtained by calling 08450 think about fitting CCTV and alarms. The last 700 400 or by visiting www.ceasarscheme.org thing criminals want is to be seen, and it can With the price of fuel spiralling again, diesel be a lot cheaper than a burglary. theft is again on the increase – especially in Improved boundary security discourages illegal remote rural areas. Secure all fuel tanks with off roading, but any incidents should be good quality locks. A good lock is much reported to the police. cheaper than a tank of diesel.

Keep the keys on your person or locked away in a key safe and consider hitch locks, wheel clamps and ground anchors for your plant and machinery.

For the police, identifying stolen machinery

Don’t leave scrap lying around – it only attracts thieves. Dispose of it yourself, regularly and legitimately.

If everyone takes simple precautions against rural crime, we really can close the gate on criminality.

For more information on combating crime in your area you can contact your Safer Neighbourhood Beat Manager, Pc Jim Martin 0777 6460406 Pc Steve Porter on 07595074256 or PCSO Kendra Jacob on 07525 226555 PCSO Colin Haywood 07525 226882.

And don’t forget, you can call Crimestoppers FREE at any time on 0800 555 111.

You can make the call anonymously and you may be able to claim a cash reward if your information leads to a successful prosecution.

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NEWS FROM HARWORTH AND BIRCOTES TOWN COUNCIL

I was pleased to see the Highways team out recently, repainting the pedestrian crossing on Scrooby Road. I was surprised to see them working on a Sunday, but of course it makes sense, as the road is quieter, therefore access to the crossing is better, and disruption to traffic minimal. It would be even better if it was a Pelican crossing; flashing lights might make pedestrians feel safer.

The Nuisance Factor still persists in our community: someone thought it clever to spray one of the new gateway signs with paint. You will remember five new signs were installed, one at each entrance to Harworth and Bircotes, and they are quality signs paid for by public money. So why vandalise the sign on Styrrup Road that depicts the Church?

And what was clever about stealing a small trolley from the parade of shops? It belonged to an elderly gentleman who was using it to transport his heavy shopping; it was later found dumped on Tickhill Road, broken and non-repairable.

Lengthsman Pilot Scheme: Progress Report. As you know, our ‘lengthsmen’ are tasked with working in several other villages as well as our Town, and this arrangement seems to be working well. Looking at our own community, I drove down Wright’s Hill and noticed the hedges had been strimmed, the path was at least one foot wider, and foliage hiding road signs had been cut back.

What a difference! Normally, this would have been the responsibility of Notts. County Council.

Bulb planting in the grass verges will recommence this autumn, and the Gibbets Lane area will also be tidied up. Seeing the improvements made me think of my Mum, who often says ‘some jobs, if you want them doing well – do yourself’, and there seems to be some truth in this case.

Sure Start Children’s Centre. I hope people realise how lucky we are to have this facility in our community. I was asked recently what the Children’s Centre does, so let’s look at some facts:  In addition to providing excellent facilities for children and support to parents, the Centre has an antenatal clinic with a midwife in attendance, and a health visitor baby clinic. A Welfare Rights advisor attends fortnightly  86% of children under 5 in our community are registered with the Centre; Notts. County Council had set a target of 70%, so at Harworth and Bircotes Sure Start has proved to be a real success  On average 23 parents attend the Adult Education classes at the Centre, and all who sat the Maths and English exam passed. The parents also won an award for developing a sensory panel.  The Learning Zone Project is about to launch the Outreach Support Programme  With support from staff at the Centre 4 parents have started Diploma courses and volunteering within the community, 2 long term unemployed parents have found jobs, and 3 parents are starting fulltime courses at North Notts. College – so congratulations to them on their achievement, and well done to the staff for their encouragement and help.

Some years ago I was involved in one of the first pilot Sure Start schemes, and I know the importance of investing in our children and the rewards it brings. Nottinghamshire County Council has acknowledged that there is a need for Sure Start in our Town and in recognition of the benefits it brings to our population they have confirmed that funding will continue.

Scouts in Harworth and Bircotes. I have been talking to a representative of Bassetlaw Scouts; they would dearly like to begin a branch in our community. We all know the values that the Scouts bring to our children and I am sure you would support the appearance of a group locally. So have a look at their advert in this magazine and contact them if interested.

District Councillor Surgery. People seem happier contacting us by telephone, or visiting our homes, or by talking to us when out and about, rather than making a special trip to the monthly surgery in the Community Information Centre. Therefore the Councillor surgery will cease, simply because it is not used; should the situation change, then of course it can be resurrected.

Cllr. June Evans I wish to correct a belief that Town Councillors receive an annual payment.

Town Councillors receive no payment at all. The only allowance that your councillors receive is travelling expenses for attending training courses.

County Councillors and District Councillors are paid and the details of the amounts are published annually by Notts CC and Bassetlaw DC. Steve Bowman, Executive Officer Harworth & Bircotes Town Council 01302 752642 26 | HARWORTH & BIRCOTES TODAY

Scouting in Bassetlaw needs your help!

There has been interest in Bircotes and Harworth from the young people there to start a scout group. This is fantastic news, however what is needed to give these young people the opportunity to experience the fun, adventure and life skills Scouting has to offer is LEADERS. The young people require enthusiastic and caring volunteers from the local community to become section leaders. These volunteers will be fully CRB vetted and given the opportunity to undergo fun, exciting and accredited training to equip them to be a dynamic and positive influence on the development of young people.

Also they will require a venue to meet? Somewhere the size of a church hall, class room or school hall etc. So if you know of anywhere please email the below contacts.

Once in place the County and District teams will be on hand to support and guide these new leaders and young people in their scouting lives.

Nathan Dias, District Commissioner on dc@bassetlawscouts.org.uk Dave Case, Deputy District Commissioner on dave.case@bassetlawscouts.org.uk

Your Councillors

Cllr Mrs June Evans Chairman 49 – 51 Bawtry Road, Harworth DN11 8PA Tel: 743239 Cllr David Challinor Vice Chairman 31 Gilbert Road Bircotes DN11 8DL Tel: 750969 Cllr Brian Letherland 7 Common Lane, Harworth DN11 8LW Tel: 744345 Cllr Steve Barns 133 Scrooby Road, Bircotes DN11 8AD Tel: 750256 Cllr Bob Turner 35 Beech Road, Harworth DN11 8JD Tel: 746830 Cllr Mrs Marilyn Knight 30 Devonshire Road, Harworth DN11 8JF Cllr Mrs Janet Flynn 14 Festival Ave, Harworth DN11 8HF Tel: 751628 Cllr Mrs Sheena Dean 32 Alexandra Road, Harworth DN11 Cllr Mathew Wratten 31 Scrooby Road, Harworth DN11 8JW Tel: 742463 Cllr Mrs Gillian Wratten 31 Scrooby Road, Harworth DN11 8JW Tel: 742463

Cllr Mrs Debbie Foote 29 Essex Drive, Bircotes DN11 8BS Tel: 743527 Cllr Mrs Jean Hogg 1 Bramble Way, Harworth Tel: 743880 Cllr Mrs Sandra James 10 Chatsworth Court Bircotes Tel: 741133 Cllr. Mrs Mandy Morgan-Kingston 5 Common Lane Harworth DN11 8LW Tel: 745000 Contact the council by writing to: HARWORTH & BIRCOTES TOWN COUNCIL, INFORMATION CENTRE, BIRCOTES DN11 8XH Email: handbtownclerk@hotmail.com Executive Officer: Steve Bowman 752642 Deputy Clerk: Helen Rodger 759037 Emergency Numbers for Notts County Council 08449 808080 Bassetlaw District Council 01909 533533 A1 Housing 0800 590542

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