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The Club's July 'Away Ramble' started from Langsett in good sunny
conditions. It was a 7 mile circular route providing a variety of
landscapes which included views of the reservoir, open moor, and
traditional stone walled fields. The ramble passed through the hamlet of
Midhopestones, and the opportunity was taken to explore its tiny ancient
church, before returning to Langsett, via an old mineral line.
On Sunday August 10th our well attended local ramble commenced with a
bus ride to Aughton, from where we headed off using meadowland footpaths
to Ulley village. On leaving Ulley the farming landscape changed as we
headed towards Aston through a variety of ripening crops and rampant
vegetation. Leaving Aston our route continued passing Fiddleneck pond,
Nickerwood Farm and over the M1 motorway. The last leg back towards
Todwick was by way of Upper Common Farm and Goosecarr Lane.
Paddling pools, plugs and painkillers - you probably have them all in
your home but did you know each one could be a risk to your child? Most
drowning among younger children (under five) happens at home in either the
bath or the garden and a baby can drown in as little as 5cm of water.
Home is where the heart is and yours is probably the last place you
expect a child to come to harm but accidents in the home are in fact the
biggest cause of injuries to kids under five. With the holidays upon us
it's the ideal time to look at your home from your child's viewpoint.
By taking a step back and looking at your home from a small child's
point of view, suddenly everything can look very different. Medicines
lying in handbags, cleaning products in unlocked cupboards and stairs
without gates are all potential dangers. For any parent, the prospect of
an accident involving your child can be frightening but as a new
government campaign shows, there are small steps everyone can take to make
a big difference.
The major new campaign from the Department for Children Schools and
Families (DCSF) is encouraging parents and grandparents to take simple
steps to reduce the risks to kids in the home, whilst not wrapping them in
cotton wool. As part of the campaign a new website has been launched (www.direct.gov.uk/childsafety)
with advice and other sources of help for parents and those looking after children.
Dr Hilary Jones, medical broadcaster, GP and father, has lent his
support to the campaign and says:
"There are lots of potential hazards in the home, including hot
drinks which can cause scalds, stairs without guards which can lead to
falls and medicines or cleaning products which can poison a child. It's
difficult to watch a child all the time but by taking a few minutes to see
your home through your child's eyes, you could help prevent the trauma of
an accident".
Here are ten easy ways to make your home safer for children...
- Look at things from a child's point of view - get down on your hands
and knees if necessary and see what hazards you can spot from down
there. Then you'll see the painkillers in your handbag and the bleach
under the sink.
- When running a bath use cold water first and top up with hot - or
even better, fit a thermostatic mixing valve to your hot tap to
control the temperature
- When using a paddling pool in the summer always supervise young
children and empty it straight away after use - either put it away or
turn it upside down.
- Keep all hot drinks away from young children and never hold a baby
and a hot drink at the same time
- Always try to change a baby's nappy on the floor
- Fit safety gates to stop babies climbing stairs or falling down them
- Always use a five-point harness to secure your baby in his or her
highchair or when out in a pushchair
- Keep medicines and cleaning products out of sight and reach
- Check electrical, plugs, sockets and flexes for scorching or fraying
and get them repaired by a registered electrician if need be
- Fit carbon monoxide alarms whenever there is a naked flame, for
example, gas boilers or open fires
To find out more about child safety, including advice and information
on how to make your home safe, www.direct.gov.uk/childsafety
or contact your local Sure Start Children's Centre.
Parents and carers can also get support and advice from local Sure
Start Children Centres by calling 0800 678 33 88 to find their nearest centre.
The Staying Safe Action Plan (published on 5 February 2008) sets out
the Government's commitments for improving children and young people's
safety (PSA 13). This is available at www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/stayingsafe
From 28 July 2008, for a period of about 2 weeks, the brickwork of the
original part of Todwick Village Hall will be re-pointed.
This work is necessary to prevent rainwater entering the building. Part
of the hall will have scaffolding around it and there may one some noise
and dust during the daytime, particularly during the early part of the
work. The contractors have assured us that any disruption to neighbouring
property and hall users will be kept to a minimum.
Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience this may cause you.
We trust that you will bear with us through this interim period in the
maintenance of this historic part of Todwick.
Trustees, Todwick Village Hall
The Todwick branch of the WI has celebrated 50 years in existence with
a buffet and social evening at the village hall. It was nice to see four
founder members, several past presidents and members of the South
Yorkshire Federation who all attended. The Wells Singers entertained
throughout the evening and the Worksop Guardian who were present printed a
half page article including photographs in a recent edition. It was truly
a memorable evening.
We are always looking to recruit new members and a warm welcome awaits
any ladies in the area who would like to meet new friends, enjoy social
evenings, outings and interesting speakers. We meet on the 1st Thursday
each month in the village hall and our diary for the rest of 2008 includes
the following:
- 3rd July The collecting and history of button hooks
- 10th July Strawberry Tea in a local garden - tickets available at £3.50
- 4th Sept "Don't Point Your Feet" - a talk by Pat Flinders
- 2nd Oct Social Evening
- 16th Oct Theatre Visit
- 6th Nov Research your family history with local expert Alan Turner
- 4th Dec Christmas Party with magical entertainment by Brian Vardy
Please give us a try. You can come to 3 meetings before deciding
whether or not to join us but we think you will like us enough to become a
member. We look forward to seeing you. Please ring Eileen on 770050 for
more information.
TODWICK MUSIC BY MOONLIGHT AND FUNDAY EVENTS 14 and 15 June 2008
Despite the cold June night (albeit with Moonlight) about 130 people
enjoyed the Jazz Preservation Society Band programme of music on Saturday,
14 June 2008. at the Music by Moonlight. The supper tables were splendid
and some people even danced!
The weather was much kinder on Sunday, 15 June 2008 at the FUNDAY. Over
250 people came during the afternoon to enjoy the various events and
displays that included five-a-side football games organised by Dermot
O'Farrell, competition games organised by Rob Lincoln, two bouncy castles,
the striker, fun puzzles organised by the Ramblers' Club, face painting,
lucky bran tubs. The Bowls Club put on lessons for those wishing to
"have a go" and learn about bowling, Lloyd Jones provided the
music and the PA system. Joe's ice cream was enjoyed by many.
There were interesting exhibitions put on by the Todwick Craft Group,
Water Stars, Sing and Sign, Neighbourhood Watch, the Chesterfield Canal
group, Save the Children Fund - all very enjoyable and added to the
afternoon's entertainment. Sandra Barker did a stalwart job on both the
Music by Moonlight event and during the Funday in the Raffle draw. Members
of the WI and the Mothers Union served free of charge refreshments that
were also very much enjoyed by everyone! Thanks to all who took part
including those behind scenes - the gazebo erectors, Julian - Todwick's
Handyman who did a lot of transporting of tables etc and clearing up -
without all these efforts none of this would happen... just shows that
Community Spirit is alive and well in Todwick!
TODWICK ARTS, GARDENS and HISTORIC TRAIL - Sunday 27 July 2007 - 11.00-16.00
Something different again and also free of charge. Todwick's
history goes back a long way, so learn something about it on this day.
There will be a display of arts and some other items in the Village Hall.
An appeal here for all ages to take part - e.g. if you have
painted pictures, taken a wonderful photograph, created a carving or a
piece of pottery, produced a lovely tapestry then this is the day to show
it off! Children's efforts especially welcome.
The Trail will include older buildings, e.g. the 1068 Church, Robin
Hood's Trysting Tree, the ancient wall and some of the attractive private
gardens and views in our lovely village that will be open to visitors.
A number of people have already offered to show their gardens - more are needed.
Please contact Sheila Pantry Tel: 01909 771024 or email: sp@sheilapantry.com
This is a free of charge event.
Dedication of village seat in memory of Councillor John Mosley
Everyone is welcome to join Sandra Mosley and her family on Saturday 21st June 2008 at Todwick Village Hall at 2.00 p.m.
David Bliss will dedicate the seat given by John's widow and family in memory of his interest and dedication towards the wellbeing of the residents of Todwick, and the contribution he made towards providing better facilities in the
village for the benefit of the Community.
Todwick Parish Council and Village Hall Committee
TODWICK MUSIC BY MOONLIGHT, Saturday, 14 June 2008 - 19.30-22.30 - Todwick Recreation Ground
There will be a Music by Moonlight event featuring the Jazz
Preservation Society Band who will make a memorable evening for Todwick
Village Residents, their families and friends.
Make up a party - bring your supper and refreshments, tables, chairs,
rugs, umbrellas, candelabras to make this into a special event. Get
dressed up! Enjoy a night of music and dancing, join in the fun and
community spirit celebrating Summer.
Last year's event - held in the Village Hall - was absolutely memorable
- a great evening despite the weather!
This is a free of charge event.
If it rains the event will be in the Village Hall!
TODWICK FUN DAY - Sunday, 15 June 2008 (Fathers' Day) - 13.30-16.30 - Todwick Recreation Ground
The programme of events will offer free of charge entertainment
for all ages with a particular emphasis on entertainment for children,
e.g. fun games, football, bouncy castles, mini octopus style rides for
2-11 year olds, face painting, learn how to bowl, bran tubs. The various
groups in the village will also be showing what they do. Save the Children
will also have a display.
Free refreshments will be served by the Women's Institute and Mothers' Union.
Music and PA system presented by Lloyd Jones.
So come and enjoy your special Todwick Funday.
This is a free of charge event.
Todwick Ramblers Club
On bank holiday Monday the 26th May ten members meet at a very windy
but dry Hardwick Hall for a 6 mile walk. From the car park adjacent to the
Hall we passed the old hall and made our way through the park to Millers
Pond. After a short climb we left Hardwick Park and made our way through
Ault Hunknall before proceeding along field paths to the pretty village of
Rawthorne. We then followed the Rawthorne Trail to arrive back at our
start point via Lady Spencer's wood.
On Sunday 8th June eight members plus two new members set off from the
Village Hall for a 6 ½ mile circular walk. The day was extremely warm
with clear blue skies. We made our way through Vessey Close Farm, Brampton
Common and Hardwick Hall Farm before returning to Todwick. The field crops
looking very healthy, with the trees in full leaf made for delightful scenery.
Our next walk on Monday 23rd June will be of 6 mile around Blyth,
Hodsock and Old Carlton Village. Meet at Hodsock Priory at 9.30 AM.
Todwick Ramblers Club
On April 28th 12 Club members met outside the Clumber Cricket ground
for a 6 mile circular ramble through Clumber Park. The route crossed
Clumber Bridge to take a woodland track as far as the Normanton Gates.
Here the terrain changed to an arable landscape with a well defined
footpath taking us down to Hardwick village, and a bright and breezy lunch
stop. The ramble was completed by a meander through Hardwick Wood before
returning to the Cricket ground via the Information centre.
The Club's local ramble on the 11th May had the benefit of a sunny
spring day, which highlighted the picturesque qualities of the 6 mile
route. This included the Chesterfield Canal and countryside around Anston
Grange Farm, before returning through South Anston back to Todwick.
Todwick Ramblers Club
Hardwick Hall was the destination on 17th March for fourteen club members who enjoyed a 7 mile circular ramble through the surrounding pastoral countryside of the Hardwick estate along with a visit to Taversal village.
Our local April ramble on Sunday 13th started from South Anston and included a visit to Hawke wood and Old Spring wood. Both woodlands were a delight to the eye with cowslips and wood sorrel mingling with a carpet of wild garlic. Swathes of bluebells in Old Spring wood welcomed in our delayed springtime. We returned to Todwick via the tow path of the Chesterfield canal and the Kiveton Park footpath network.
Todwick Women's Institute is 50 years old in May 2008
It is Todwick Women's Institute's 50th Birthday in May of this year and
on the 5th June 2008 we are celebrating with a Birthday Party in the
Village Hall. We are hoping that members past and present will join us for
for a cup of tea and 'nibbles' on this special occasion. We are also
hoping to be entertained by the Wells Choir.
There is also a Ploughman's Lunch in the Village Hall on the 28th April 2008
at a cost of £4.50 including a pudding! The lunch will be starting at
12.00 noon until 2.00 p.m. Tickets are available from Eileen (tel. 770050)
or any of the members.
A Short History of The Trysting Tree at Kiveton Park
A Short History of The Trysting Tree at Kiveton Park by John T
Wells establishes that the Trysting Tree is in Kiveton Park which was the
estate of the Osbornes (The Duke of Leeds) for generations.
The original tree was on the edge of a piece of ancient Woodland known
locally as "The Bluebell Wood". This tree was badly storm
damaged at the turn of the century and the remains were cut down and taken
to the Duke of Leeds agents house in Lodge Hill and placed in the garden
there. It is thought that Sir Walter Scott's novel "Ivanhoe"
lists places such as Kiveton, Steetley, Bedgrave and other local places as
settings for some of the scenes in the book. Kiveton was therefore classed
as situated in Sherwood Forest.
To purchase a copy of this very interesting and informative book
contact J T Wells, 228 Wales Road, Kiveton Park, Sheffield S26 5RE. His
telephone number is 01909 771340, or alternatively buy a copy at Todwick
Village Post Office price £2.00.
National Grid to replace all gas pipes in Todwick
The National Grid are now responsible for the gas pipework under
Todwick.
They intend to start a programme of work in Todwick to replace all the
old iron pipes with plastic. The work will commence in the first week of
April and will last 6 Months!
Because there will be major disruption to the households in Todwick,
National Grid will be writing to all households and they also intend to
hold an "open evening" on 27 March 2008 to explain their plan of
work (a 20 minute presentation) and to answer any questions.
The doors will open in the Village Hall at 6.00pm for a 6.30 start on
27 March 2008. There will be a 20 to 30 minute presentation followed by a
forum answering any questions. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served.
The National Grid representative is Paul Cowen 07792 159939
Todwick Ramblers Club
On Sunday March 9th ten ramblers journeyed to Laughton to walk a 6 mile
countryside route back to Todwick, via Brampton en le Morthen.
The cool but sunny weather allowed excellent early views over Sheffield
and Rotherham. This provided a complete contrast to our 19th February walk
where the route had been shrouded in thick mist, giving a countryside
scenario coloured white with hoar frost.
New countryside furniture was evident between Laughton and Brampton.
Unfortunately, a number of recently installed high-rise stiles had not
been constructed to facilitate easy boundary cross-overs for our petite
lady members.
Todwick Parish Bowling Club
If you have ever wanted to learn to play the game of crown green bowls,
now is your opportunity to learn free of charge.
Todwick Parish Bowling Club is offering tuition for beginners of all
ages on Saturday mornings between 10.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon
throughout the summer bowling season. The lessons take place at Todwick
Bowling Green, at the far end of the Sports Field on Goosecarr Lane, and
the first session begins on: Saturday, 10 May 2008.
The only thing you will need to provide are flat shoes as no heels are
allowed on the green. Bowls can be borrowed from the club.
If you need any further information telephone 01909 771438 or 01909 770914.
Todwick Parish Bowling Club
Todwick Ramblers Club
On Sunday January 13th twelve club members decided to ignore the
negative weather forecast and set out on a circular ramble led by Terry
Calladine that included North Anston, Dewidales Wood, and Anston Stones
Wood. In the event the prevailing weather gave good walking conditions
with a drying breeze, high cloud, and a total absence of rain thus
contributing to a very pleasant 4 hour ramble.
The club's next walk will be on Sunday 10th February 2008 led by Terry
Calladine. Approx. distance 6 miles. Final details of the route will be
posted on the Village Hall notice board and Todwick Post Office.
In addition, on Tuesday 19th February we are having a pub lunch at the
Duke of Leeds Arms in Wales which will be preceded by a circular walk from
Wales Church commencing at 10.00hrs. For further details contact Jim
Tompkin. 01909 770700
Todwick Ramblers Club - Photos
A couple of photos from the Todwick Ramblers Club enjoying the view from the Western flank of Kiveton Community Woodlands and also Walking a section of the Cuckoo Way near Wales.
Todwick Ramblers Club is the new title for the monthly footpath walks. They continue to take place on the
second Sunday of each month leaving at approximately 10.00 am, but always check the notice board outside the Village Hall for details as times sometimes vary. They are now organised by Jim Tompkin who can be contacted on 770700 for further information.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms... and fire alarms - preparing for Autumn and Winter
Todwick Neighbourhood Watch can supply you with Carbon Monoxide Alarms which sound an audible alarm if the gas is present. Comparable alarms on the open market are £19.99 upwards to £30, BUT through Todwick Neighbourhood Watch we can supply you with an alarm at £18. To obtain an alarm, please telephone Norman Anderson on 01909 770130 and we will deliver one to your door in Todwick - at no extra charge. Leaflets outlining the problems of carbon monoxide are also available free of charge on the same telephone number.
If you are over 60 years of age, free safety checks are available for registered disabled, chronically sick, deaf or blind who join their own Gas suppliers Priority Service Register.
As Autumn and Winter approaches REMEMBER to have all your gas appliances checked by a CORGI registered installer. Credentials and identification badges should also be checked prior to agreeing any work. Consider having the chimney swept to clear soot, brick debris and birds nests. Carbon Monoxide can also occur in caravans and motor-homes with heaters, so an annual check of gas appliances is advised.
A carbon monoxide alarm can be used abroad. So, here are one or two simple precautions to protect yourself and your family from being part of the 600 people each year who are taken to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning.
And do not forget to check your fire alarms - are they working OK - or do they need a new
battery! Please be safe, not sorry!
News of Todwick Village events: Funday, Music by Moonlight, Gardens, Historic Trails and UK Village of the Year competition - July 2007
It certainly all happened in July 2007 in Todwick... as well as the Church
Garden Fete on 7 July 2007 there were lots of activities...
Sunday, 15 July 2007 was the Todwick Funday - despite the rains
many people turned out for the afternoon event. The only things that did
not happen were the opportunity to use the Bouncy Castles and run in the
races, but other scheduled events took place - Todwick Toddlers Play
group, Guides offered Bran Tub and other games, a number of five-aside
football games took place, there was face painting, a striker game, Save
the Children Fund lucky dip, Neighbourhood Watch got 5 more members,
Weight Watchers gave advice, Todwick Crafts Group put on a show, WI and
Mothers Union served free refreshments that were enjoyed by all, and Lloyd
Jones provided the PA system and the music. Sponsorship came from a number
of organisations.
Music by Moonlight free evening on 15 July 2007 was transferred
to the Village Hall due to the inclement weather - which gave many people
the chance to see the wonderful rebuild and refurbishment that has taken
place as well as having a great musical evening of traditional jazz played
by the Jazz Preservation Society Band. Well attended but not as many
people as in 2006!
Sunday, 29 July 2007 was Todwick's Gardens and Historic Trail day
which was blessed with lovely sunshine and was very well attended. There
were two starting points - the Church Hall and the Village Hall that had a
number of exhibitions - there was an extensive display produced by Philip
Robbins of Memorabilia, photos, maps, albums of weddings that had taken
place in Todwick; Jim Tompkin presented the Ramblers Group; Norman and
Virginia Anderson the Neighbourhood Watch Group and enrolled 5 more
members and 3 street organisers; WI had an exhibition; there was also a
DVD and display of "How to make a well dressing picture" -
hopefully this will inspire people to make such a picture for Todwick
another year? There were free refreshments and in both Halls there were
baskets of flowers for raffle that raised a sum of £31.20 for each of our
local Hospices. As well as walking around the village seeing the Todwick
Moat, Wall (c1700), ancient Church (1086 - and mentioned in the Doomsday
Book), Robin Hood's Trysting Tree, people were able to see inside the
gardens of Harry Beat, Brian and Christine Mullins, Mabel and William
Hextall and see the wonderful panoramic views from Clive and Sheila
Pantry's garden. A beautiful Trail map was sponsored by Todwick Early
Years School who also offered to show the very extensive Todwick web site
www.todwick.org.uk. More gardens next year please!
UK Village of the Year 2007 competition - Todwick was one of
four Yorkshire Villages selected to go forward in this national event
which only happens every 3 years. A number of presentations were given in
the Village Hall to the Judges who came on 21 July 2007 to hear and also
take a tour of the Village. Whilst the Judges were very impressed, the
overall Yorkshire winner was Woodsetts - we wish them every success.
All the above events were organised by Sheila Pantry OBE who sends
many, many thanks to everyone involved - workers, those attending and our sponsors.
Todwick Funday
Sunday, 15 July 2007
13.30 - 16.30
Todwick Recreation Ground
The programme of events will offer free of charge entertainment
for all ages with a particular emphasis on entertainment for children, e.g.
- fun games organised by Rob Lincoln;
- football matches for all ages organised by Chris Howard
- bouncy castles - one for very young children and one for all ages
- mini octopus style rides for 2-11 year olds
- face painting
- learn how to bowl
- bran tubs and games
- the various groups in the village will also showing what they do
There will be Free refreshments....
So come and enjoy your special Todwick Funday...
Todwick Music by Moonlight Evening
Sunday 15 July 2007
19.30 - 22.30
Todwick Recreation Ground
FREE OF CHARGE
From 19.30 - 22.30 there will be a Music by Moonlight event - the Jazz
Preservation Society Band will make a memorable evening for Todwick
Village Residents, their families and friends.
Make up a party - bring your supper and refreshments, tables, chairs,
rugs, umbrellas, candelabras to make this into a special event. Get
dressed up! Enjoy a night of music and dancing, join in the fun and
community spirit celebrating Summer. Last year's event was absolutely
memorable - great evening!
Come and help to make 2007 equally memorable.
Tiddlywinks
Todwick Tiddlywinks will remain open during the school summer holidays
on the following dates meeting at the Church Hall:
- Monday 23rd July 2007 - CLOSED
- Monday 30th July 2007 - OPEN 9.30 - 11.15am
- Monday 6th August 2007 - OPEN 9.30 - 11.15am
- Monday 13th August 2007 - OPEN 9.30 - 11.15am
- Monday 20th August 2007 - OPEN 9.30 - 11.15am
- Monday 27th August 2007 - CLOSED
- Monday 3rd September 2007 - OPEN 9.30 - 11.15am
and then as usual every Monday.
All sessions are free and open to all.
We are grateful to Awards For All for funding this project.
Why not come along and join in the fun?
Summer Holiday Activity Club
- When?
- 23rd - 27th July from 9.30 - 11.15am
- Where?
- Todwick Church Hall
- Who for?
- OPEN TO EVERYONE aged 5 to 11 years old
Come along and join in a range of activities:
- Arts and Crafts
- Music
- Games
- Stories
and much more. If you have any ideas, let us know!
This project is funded by Awards For All and is free for all. Places
are limited so please book now to avoid disappointment. All helpers are CRB checked.
For further details or to book a place phone Adrian on 01909 515147 or Liz on 01909 515245
Saturday Morning Club
Or Why Don't We Give Mum (Or Dad) A Rest Club?
We are thinking of starting a Saturday morning club in the Church Hall
in September. It will probably be open from 9.30 until 11.30 am and is
open to all. There will be toys and games, arts and crafts and much more.
If there is a demand we will serve 'bacon butties' etc!! as well as tea,
coffee and fruit juice.
If you think you might be interested please contact us by e - mail at
Church-Hall@todwick26.fsnet.co.uk or phone 01909 515245
Todwick Village Hall Rebuilding starts 27 November 2006
The start date for the Todwick Village Hall rebuilding will commence on Monday, 27 November 2006.
The selected contractor is GFP Construction of Anston.
The formal contract will be signed at the Village Hall Christmas Fayre at 2pm Saturday 25 November 2006
Really good news for Todwick Village.
Bonfire and Fireworks Display 2006
Regrettably, the Parish Council will not be holding a bonfire/fireworks display this year.
Health, safety and welfare controls on such events have become increasingly onerous.
All those involved must be adequately trained and it has not been
possible to attract sufficient volunteers willing to undertake this.
Many councils are now employing approved contractors. This is very
expensive and considered inappropriate when the Council's priority is to
assist in funding the imminent improvements to the village hall.
J R Walker
Clerk and Financial Officer
Todwick Parish Council
25.10.2006
Todwick Neighbourhood Watch Alert - 10th October 2006
PLEASE BE AWARE
Over the last few weeks there has been a noticeable increase in burglary,
attempted burglary, theft of cars and theft from cars in Todwick village.
In conjunction with the Crime Reduction Unit of South Yorkshire Police,
we advise all residents to be aware of the above crimes.
Thieves are particularly stealing expensive motor vehicles, and high value
plasma/wide screen TVs. They are also looking for any easy pickings elsewhere.
The Police advise you to close your curtains / blinds if the TV is
visible from the road.
Please do not leave house keys or car keys where they are visible,
especially in the lock.
For further information please contact Dean Tinker of the South
Yorkshire Police Crime Reduction Unit on 01709 832662 or Norman Anderson
of Todwick Neighbourhood Watch Scheme on 01909 770130.
Todwick Neighbourhood Watch
The Todwick Neighbourhood Watch
Scheme began in July 2006 and now has
over 200 of the 800 Todwick households signed into the scheme. A clear
signal that for our village, law and order is an issue we care about. Our
scheme is part of the South Yorkshire Neighbourhood Watch Association and
South Yorkshire Police - we have strong allies within our organisation.
Sing and Sign classes
"Sing and Sign" classes for parents / carers and their babies
(from 7 months) will be held at Todwick Church Hall from September 2006.
The classes will be held from 10am - 11am every Thursday morning during
term time (starting on 21st September 2006).
A "taster" session at the Church Hall on Thursday 7th
September 2006, 10am - 11am, priced £2 per child.
For further details contact Liz Harrison, Tel: 01246 432784.
For more information on Sing and Sign, visit our website www.singandsign.com
Todwick Mothers Union Evening Group
We would like to thank everyone who supported the very interesting and
informative talk and slide show about the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Thanks
to your generous donations we were able to give the Speaker a donation of
£77. It was lovely to see so many people and we hope to see you again -
watch this space for further interesting events!
Update on Bluebell Wood Hospice Appeal - so far we have raised £266.
Many thanks - don't forget Tea at Three at 5 Mill Fields on 21st June
2006.
Todwick Village Hall modernisation March 2006
After much effort, over a period of several years, in trying to secure
funding for the modernisation of Todwick Village Hall, the Village Hall
Management Committee has been successful in securing funding and are now
planning to start building works on the modernisation of Todwick Village
Hall in the coming weeks.
Following an application to the Yorkshire Rural Community Council to
the Rural Target Fund, which is part of the Objective 1 Programme for
South Yorkshire and funded by EAGGF and DEFRA, the Village Hall
modernisation project has been awarded £195,950.
That award, together with the sum of £55,000 previously accumulated by
Todwick Parish Council, and additional monies achieved through
fund-raising by the Village Hall Management Committee, has generated
sufficient capital for the project to go ahead without further delay.
The building works will include demolition of part of the Village Hall
and the creation of new accommodation and amenities.
On announcement of the news, Jean Leah, Secretary and Trustee of the
Village Hall Management Committee, said "We are delighted that the
Yorkshire Rural Community Council has given its support and helped secure
Rural Target Funding for our project which is the realisation of much
determination and hard work by both past and current members of Todwick's
Village Hall Management Committee and the Todwick Parish Council. We look
forward to its completion for the benefit of the community".
Model Railways - want to form a club or discussion group in Todwick?
Anyone in living in Todwick or surrounding area interested in forming a club or maybe just a discussion group on model railways should contact local Todwick resident Norman Reay on Telephone: 01909 770679
Problems with vermin
As a resident of Todwick it has been brought to my attention by various
neighbours that we are experiencing an increase of rats and mice in
Todwick. People have contacted pest control companies who have dealt with
the problem, but I feel it will never get any better while people are
throwing bread and various amounts of waste food on their gardens. Could
you please make this known in the next news letter that while ever they
think they are feeding the birds, they are not. All they are doing is
making Todwick like the Ritz for the rats and mice.
P. Smith
Email: Weldon1949@aol.com
March 2005
A57 ACTION GROUP
SITE VISIT ON THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2004 AT 9.25am IN RED LION PUB
CAR-PARK
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council have arranged a Planning Board
meeting to pass/reject the amended proposal for re-alignment improvements
to the A57 RB2003/1056 for 16 September 2004 in Rotherham Town Hall at
about 11am.
A site visit will take place before the Planning Board meeting
commencing 9.25am in the Red Lion Pub car park.
The A57 Action Group have arranged for 9 objectors to speak at the
meeting and urge all interested parties to:
1. Lobby Council members on the site visit.
2. Attend the Planning Board meeting if possible.
3. Ask your local Parish Councillor what action the Parish Council are
taking.
4. Ask your Borough Councillors, i.e. Karl Barton, David Hall and David
Nuttall what action they are taking.
5. Lobby your local M.P Kevin Barron
Further details and information contact:
John Castledine Tel: 0114 287
4091
Pete Green Tel: 0114 287 2757
Lynn Robins Tel: 07812 469 929
Flash Floods in Todwick
August 2004
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