March 2007 Newsletter
EVENTS
Sat 10 Mar: Network coffee morning: Methodist Hall:10 - 1130
Mon 12 Mar: Lent Lunches: St Barnabas Church: from 12:00
Tue 13 Mar: Lent Study Group: St Barnabas Church: 2pm
Wed 14 Mar: Rebellion Knoll WI: Sports Pavilion: 7:30pm
"ROMANIA" - Joan Newton
Sat 17 Mar: St Barnabas Church SPRING FAIR: Memorial Hall : 10 - 11:30am
Sun 18 Mar: Mothering Sunday: St Barnabas Church: Family Communion 9:15am
Mon 19 Mar: Lent Lunches: St Barnabas Church: from 12:00
Tue 20 Mar: Lent Study Group: St Barnabas Church: 2:00pm
Tue 20 Mar: Historical Society: Methodist Hall: 8:00pm "Roman Roads of Britain" - David Frith
Sat 24 Mar: FOBS Tabletop Sale: Memorial Hall: 10:00am. Call Sharon Newsam (620179) to book a table
Mon 26 Mar: Lent Lunches: St Barnabas Church: 12:00
Tue 27 Mar: Lent Study Group: St Barnabas Church: 2:00pm
Saturday 31st March - WASTE COLLECTION
Sun 1 Apr: PALM SUNDAY. United Benefice and Joint Service - St Peter’s Church, Hope: 9:15am. Shortened Holy Communion followed by procession with donkey at Castleton from St Edmund’s to Methodist Church for service 10:30am
Wed 4 Apr: Ladies Christian Fellowship AGM: St Barnabas Church - 2:15pm
Thurs 5 Apr: MAUNDY THURSDAY. Joint Service. Holy Communion: Bradwell Methodist Church - 7:00pm
Fri 6 Apr: GOOD FRIDAY. United Benefice and Joint Service: St Peter’s, Hope - 2:00pm
Fri 6 Apr: Ecumenical Service: Hope Methodist Church - 7pm
Sun 8 Apr: EASTER DAY.
Dawn service: Odin Mine, Castleton - 6:30am
Abney Community Hall/Church: Holy Communion - 8:00am
Methodist Church, Bradwell: 10:30am Dr R. Briddon, 6:00pm Rev K Osborn
St Barnabas Church: Holy Communion - 11:00am
Mon 9 Apr: Easter Breakfast: Methodist Hall - 8:30 to 9:30am
Wed 11 Apr: Rebellion Knoll WI: Pavilion - 7:30pm
"Hospice Care" - Fiona Green
Sat 14 Apr: Meat & Potato Pie Lunch: Methodist Hall - 12:00
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Deadline For Next Issue: 26th March
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5th AprilPARISH COUNCIL NOTES
New Parish Councillor
Three residents applied for this vacancy, one being deemed too late for consideration, and at our February meeting we chose Paul Downing for co-option to the Council. Paul is known to many residents as the editor of Bradwell News – which he has done for the past two years. He has extensive knowledge of web-site construction, which will be very useful in the development of our own PC website. Paul lives on Bessie Lane and works for an American oil services company but now mostly from his home-office, so that he can spend more time in Bradwell. He sings bass in Tideswell male-voice and Sheffield Bach choirs, but his major hobby is astronomy. He is a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and he and Liz have an observatory at their other house, in southern Spain. Fifty of their astro-photos have recently been published in a major new reference book.
Parish Council elections
The four-year term of your current PC comes to an end in May, and we hope that lots of you will apply to become members of the new Council. Our constitution is for ten Councillors and if more than ten apply an election will be called. We haven't had a real parish election for a long time so it would be refreshing to experience some campaigning and voting in the village. The PC is not party-political (individuals don't get party financial support for election expenses) and consequently debates are fairly low-key but very focused. It is important that all areas of the village and as many views as possible are represented. Outside of the duties carried out by other authorities, and within the law, Parish Councils can do whatever the majority of residents wish. There is no limit to the money they can raise, via the precept, for worthwhile village causes. The current average age of Councillors is around 50, so it would be good to have some young people apply – particularly the 18-25 age group. Only two of our members are female and we hope that more women will apply to redress the balance. One particular area, The Crescent and surrounding community, has no representation at the moment and we would like to see that resolved on the new Council. The only commitment is to attend the monthly PC meetings which are held on the first Tuesday evening of each month and last about two hours. Any further involvement is entirely voluntary.
Youth Opportunities Fund
Barry Fletcher has agreed to take the lead, if a project group can be formed, on the preparation of proposals for utilising the £7000 awarded to the village for youth projects. Anyone interested in helping with this should contact Barry or me. Bradwell Brownies have already requested £1500 of the fund for a camping holiday for Guides this summer (including all the necessary equipment). The YOF stipulated that the money must be spent by the end of March this year, but we are hoping to get it rolled over into the next financial year.
The Dale
All five owners of parts of the Dale have now agreed to a full archaeological survey. This will be carried out by John Barnatt, of the Peak Park Authority. John was voted top British archaeologist last year, by his peers, for his work on the Chatsworth Estate and Peak District Lead Mines.
Lafarge
Manager Ashley Bryan has asked me to pass on his apologies to anyone who was alarmed by the explosion at the works last month. It was due to an error in firing up a kiln. He assured me that no-one was injured and there were no resulting harmful emissions. However, the kiln was put out of action for several weeks, which meant that clinker had to imported – hence the noticeable increase in heavy lorries recently.
Chris Furness
REBELLION KNOLL WI
The February meeting was attended by fewer than usual members as many of them were involved in the production of the Bradwell pantomime. Those who did attend enjoyed a talk given by fellow member Gillian Nowell about the problems of living without functioning kidneys. Gillian’s kidney problems started in her early teens but thanks to a transplant she was able to finish her education and train as an accountant. This first transplant lasted for three years but then failed, leaving Gillian dependant on dialysis to survive. She showed us the key component of her dialysis machine which removes the waste products and excess salts from her blood. A further transplant gave Gillian 17 years of near normal life before failing in its turn. In addition to being very careful of her diet and the amount of fluid she drinks, she now has to spend three evenings a week on her home dialysis machine whilst hoping for a further transplant to become available. After the talk members were invited to register as organ donors and to contribute to kidney research by purchasing "Billy the Kidney" pins and key fobs. At our next meeting, on 14th March, Joan Newton will give a talk about her experiences in Romania.
PLEASE NOTE
The W. I. coffee morning planned for March 31st has been postponed until Sat 2nd June
.DID YOU KNOW?
Amy's School of Dance holds classes at Bradwell Memorial Hall on Mon and Tues nights. Street, disco and break dancing for all ages from under 5's to adult beginners and advanced. Even a boys-only Break dancing class. Everyone gets the opportunity to perform in shows or carnivals and it's a great way to get fit and have fun. The school has been running for three years, and is run by Amy Fairfax, a local girl with a degree in dance who has been dancing since the age of 4. Contact Amy on: 01298 85175 or 07968116902 or
amysschoolofdance@hotmail.co.ukMARY LEE
Mary Lee would like to offer most sincere thanks to all the good friends and neighbours for the cards, good wishes, prayers, visits and phone calls during her recent illness. Also for the extra help from Maura and Brian Ward, Lesley and Duncan, Diane and Fred Neal, Annis and John Shaw, Margaret and Gordon Partridge and Joyce and Michael Emsen. It was quite overwhelming and makes me feel very humble.
PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Over the next two years Peak District Community Planning will be supporting villages throughout the Peak District with improvements such as restoring an ancient landmark, setting up an internet centre, or launching a local history project. The Community Planning Project can help individual villages draw up programmes for action (Community Plans) and find support to achieve them, hold community forums for villages to get together and discuss group action to achieve common aims, and provide funding workshops with advisers from national sources such as the Big Lottery or Heritage Lottery funds. Over the past five years, the project has helped 35 villages to produce Community Plans - drawing up a "wish-list" of improvements, prioritising and getting them under way. Some are small, some large, such as affordable housing to enable young families to stay in the village. The officers also help villagers develop the skills and knowledge needed to manage the programme independently in the future. The project itself has issued £680,000 in grants so far - recent examples include £800 towards Great Hucklow's "Pub is the Hub" project for an internet centre, and £725 towards re-building a dry-stone wall in Stoney Middleton. And for larger projects, it can also open the door to national pots of money. To find out more, go to www.peakdistrict.gov.uk , click on Living In, and Community Planning. Or phone the Peak District National Park Authority, 01629 816200, and ask for Daniel Yates or Adele Metcalfe.
MIDWIFE SERVICES
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has just completed a review of midwife services in our area. One of the consequences is that Darley Maternity will be permanently closed. Another is that midwife services will be moved out of your local surgery, to one of four maternity bases (locations not yet fixed) in the area which extends from Buxton to Clowne, and from here to Alfreton. Does this concern you? If so, the review (available online at http://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/news/midwifery/index) is currently subject to a period of public consultation, closing at 5pm on 20th April, so you can voice your concerns. If you don't have internet access and wish to make a submission, please contact Emma on 623443 for a printed copy. Please also sign the online petition available at http://www.momscampaign.com/ Emma Norling
COMMUNITY FORUMS
A reminder that the District Council's Area Community Forums are on:
Monday 5 March - Agricultural Business, Bakewell, 7 pm
Monday 12 March - Bonsall Village Hall, 7 pm
Monday 19 March - Doveridge Village Hall, 7 pm
This is a chance to have your say on issues of local concern, air your views and ask questions on services provided by any of the participating authorities - Derbyshire Dales District Council, Derbyshire County Council, Peak District National Park Authority, Derbyshire Constabulary and Derbyshire Fire & Rescue. The Forums will also include a presentation by Derbyshire County Council and a chance to ask questions on Access to the Countryside and Public Rights of Way. If you would like more information in advance please go to http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/consultation
BRADWELL BROWNIES
New Year saw the arrival of two new Brownies, Elizabeth Hitch and Elizabeth Newsom and the departure of Jessica Allen, who will be greatly missed. Seven more girls have left to start Guides; Ashlee Rowland, Emily Siddon, Georgie Mills, Helen Baker, Kelly Houchin, Lucy Annett and Zoe Balmforth. We hope they all have fun in the newly opened Guide Unit. We now have a total of 14 Brownies and plenty of room for new starters. So if you have a daughter aged between 7 and 10 years who fancies having lots of fun every Thursday evening then contact Debbie Rowland, Unit Leader on 621719 or 07790 248 959 to find out how to join.
ON THE BEAT
A second village youth has been prosecuted for damage at the Memorial Hall and Town Bottom toilets. Another youngster has been fined for damage to a telephone box.
I am pleased to tell you that I now have an assistant, Anthony Boswell, who is a Police Community Support Officer. Anthony’s uniform is very similar to mine but with blue flashes. Like me, he will be working in Hathersage, Bradwell, Eyam and Grindleford, plus the smaller villages in between. His main priorities are a reduction in mischief and disorder. He will help us all and I am sure he can count on your respect and support. Anthony can be contacted by leaving a message on the Ansaphone at Hathersage Police Office - 659295.
I understand that the team of actors working with youngsters in the village is progressing very well. They meet at the Sports Pavilion every Monday evening. You can contact me on 07814 424194. Thank you all - PC Doug Eyre
HATHERSAGE SCOUT GROUP
The 1st Hathersage Scout Group welcome youngsters from all across the Hope Valley. They have a "Beaver" section for 6 to 8 year olds, a "Cub Scout" section for 8 to 10 year olds and a Scout section for 10 to 14 year olds. This is their Centenary of Scouting Year and so a lot of activities are planned. They meet on Thursday nights and anyone interested should call John on 07876 756356 or Nick on 07966 170723
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE CARNIVAL QUEEN?
Bradwell Carnival Committee are seeking candidates for the 2007 Queen, Princess and Rosebud. Would anyone interested please contact Emma on 620621
BRADDA PANTO
A wonderful panto, yet again. Well done to all the cast and organisers on a great show. I’m not sure whether the flour scene or the good acting or Janet with a
BRIGHT BRADDA
During the Summer term children throughout the country take tests and exams. In the State primary schools these are called S.A.T.s and are taken at Y2, the end of Key Stage 1 (infants) and Y6, the end of Key Stage 2 (juniors). The results of the Y6 results are published in National newspapers and schools are listed by Education Authority. Some very small schools do not have many children taking the tests so they are not listed. In a school with 50 children taking the tests each child represents 2% of the total, therefore one student not achieving the expected level gives the school a 98% pass rate. At a school where only 5 children take the test each student represents 20% of the total and so one student not achieving the expected level gives the school an 80% pass rate. Children at Y6 are expected to achieve Level 4 or above. One level represents approximately two years of teaching and learning. This is only one aspect of school life, however it is something parents often take into account when they choose a school. Although the tests are taken in Y6, Bradwell Infant School plays its part in taking the children forward, for children do not all enter school with the same skills, experiences, confidence and knowledge. Eleven Bradwell children took the test in 2006. When the results were published all Y6 pupils obtained Level 4 or above in Science and Maths, giving 100%. They also did well in English with 91% pass. Well done to the children and their teachers during their years in school from Reception to Y6. It is hard work getting your spellings right and your handwriting all neatly joined. These results are above the National Average!
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Ben Robinson on gaining your Degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours, presented to Ben by Professor the Lord Winston at Sheffield City Hall. Annette and family had a great day at your Graduation Ceremony and everyone wishes you "Well Done" on a fantastic achievement.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY: ‘BRADWELL AFTER SETH’
If you did not get to our meeting on Pancake Day, you missed a treat. Many non-members came along to share memories of Bradwell shops, shopkeepers and characters now past. You can still help us. Do you have a story to tell about the way things were (or are now) at work, in war or in daily life, or photographs of Bradwell people and events? Do you remember Bradwell words or sayings that are no longer used? If so, please get in touch with Michael (621865), or Steve (620329). We will be pleased to come and talk with you. A copy of ‘Bradwell After Seth’ will be given to every household in the village when it is done. Help us to make it a book everybody wants to read. Michael Emsen
WEATHER
No room for the weather this month, except to say that January was the wettest since 1975 with 8.69 inches of the soggy stuff.
BRADWELL BOWLS CLUB
We are looking forward to the 2007 season, and anyone who is interested in having a go please watch this space for events and dates. It is intended to run a young persons session throughout the season - all ages welcome. For more details please contact Barry (621011) or June and Vic (620227)
BRADWELL GUIDES
20th Feb finally saw the opening of Bradwell Guides after 4 months of planning and organising. The 9 founder members are Ashlee Rowland, Emily Siddon, Evie Hall, Georgie Mills, Helen Baker, Kelly Houchin, Lucy Annett, Megan Harby and Zoe Balmforth. We have places for up to a further 15 girls. To become a Guide in our Unit you must be aged 10 - 14 years, live anywhere in Hope Valley, be able to attend meetings in Bradwell on Tues evenings and be willing to have fun! To join, call Debbie Rowland on 621719 or 07790 248 959.