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Issue 66
Keeping Bradwell Informed
EVENTS Sat 1, 8, 15 and 22 Dec: Carol Singing Rehearsals for Christmas Eve - White Hart - 6pm Sat 8 Dec: St Barnabas Church, Christmas Fair - Memorial Hall: 10:00 to 11:30am. Meet Father Christmas. Sun 23 Dec: United Carol Service, Bradwell Methodist Church: 6pm. Mince pies and coffee. Everybody welcome. CHRISTMAS SERVICES 24th December: CHRISTMAS EVE. 6pm - Crib Service, St Barnabas Church 11:30pm - MIDNIGHT MASS, St Barnabas Church 25th December: CHRISTMAS DAY. 9:15am - Joint Benefice Service, St Peter’s Church, Hope: HOLY COMMUNION 9:00am - Bradwell Methodist Church Wed 9 Jan: Ladies Christian Fellowship: St Barnabas Church - 2:15pm Wed 9 Jan: Rebellion Knoll WI: Bradwell Methodist Hall (Please note, new venue!) - 7:30pm: “Traveller’s Tales” - Pete Hawkins. SEND US YOUR NEWS Please note the views expressed in this Newsletter are not necessarily those of the editorial team. Please continue to send by e-mail items of news for inclusion to:
[email protected] or call Joyce on 621865 or Paul on 623941. Deadline For Next Issue: 31st December Next Issue Out: 10th January BRADWELL DEFIBRILLATOR Bradwell now has its own defibrillator, available to provide emergency life saving treatment to anyone in the village suffering a heart attack. Permanently located in the village it will be in the care of members of the Hope Valley First Responders (HVFR) team who have been trained in its use and can be contacted by phoning ‘999’. Significant funding for this venture was raised by bike riders Glynn Bates, Alan Smith, Phil Smith, Craig Ollerenshaw, Neil Riley, Kevin
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Walker, Shaun Smith, Chris Betteney, who cycled to Stratfordupon-Avon on a cold and very wet day in July. John & Steve Lawson of Mister Carpet provided the support vehicle, and they were assisted by Chris Spencer & Matt Bates. Additional donations were collected from the White Hart, villagers and other people, in all totalling £840. A grant from Bradwell Parish Council of £750 completed the funding and the defibrillator has now been handed over to the First Responders and the HVFR team. It is identical to that used daily by the HVFR team, so there will be no need for additional training. If you become aware that anyone in the village is suffering a suspected heart attack, call ‘999’. Between 8am and 10pm, as well as the ambulance, the HVFR team will be deployed. Hopefully this will save precious minutes and greatly improve the chances of the patient surviving. There are three Bradwell people in HVFR team. If you like to volunteer and are willing to be trained as a paramedic and to give some of your free time to help others, would simply like more information, or wish to make a donation for ongoing maintenance of this equipment, please contact Jane Bownes on 621156. Our sincere thanks to everyone for their time, effort and generosity.
(L. to Rt.) Cllr. Jenny Lawson (Bradwell Parish Council), the three Bradwell First Responders Jane, Gary and Mick, with members of Bradwell Cycle Club and the defibrillator and equipment.
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PARISH COUNCIL NOTES Precept - 2008/2009 The precept is the lump-sum we ask the District Council to collect, on our behalf, via Council tax. Councillors decided at the last PC meeting held on November 6th, to take the long view on PC finances and with this in mind we voted by a large majority to support the recommendation of our Finance Committee to increase the precept by 53% this year. This will result in an increase of about 56p per week for the average household. We had to take into account the fact that under-funding in recent years has reduced the PC general reserves and during the current year alone they are expected to fall by £9770. Since the inception of a Sinking Fund, five years ago, we have not been transferring funds to it at the originally agreed rate of £7200 pa (this year we transferred only £5000). The fund was established to counter-balance depreciation in our assets (mostly playing field equipment) and to cover ongoing maintenance and the eventual replacement cost after 10 years usage. As far as we are aware, Bradwell is one of the few parishes which still owns a playing field – and we are blessed with two of them. Other playing fields are now mostly run by grant-funded independent management committees, with no PC involvement. As a first step towards getting back on track with the sinking fund programme, we agreed to inject £10000 next year. That isn't sufficient to redress the short-fall, but it does indicate we're getting serious about the need to replace the equipment in five years time. One of the major new items for this year and next is our £3000 funding of the PC Youth Centre. This is an extremely successful venture and, we are told, now houses the best equipped and best attended youth club in the Peak District. Another new item is the provision of a separate budget of £3000 this year and £5000 next year for our recently re-titled Rights of Way and Common Lands Committee. Much of this will be transferred from general funds, but we are also planning substantial new spend on footpath maintenance, on adverse possession (obtaining the legal possession of particular plots of land which appear to have no owner) and on the improvement of open spaces. The full annual cost of PC financial support for the Carnival is now emerging at around £2500, as indicated in my article in the last newsletter. This year we have also had to account for a major item of £1100, which should have been invoiced to us last year - consequently there is an apparent loss of £3600 this year. Budgeting for a one-day carnival, and a band and bar for the following Saturday, is a precarious business, because the former is totally dependant on the weather. In fixing outlay, we can't take projected income from the carnival into account because if it pours all day there probably wont be any - and weather insurance is prohibitive. We therefore have to ensure that the committee has sufficient funds to cover its budget commitments, regardless of revenue. For next year, the anticipated requirement is £5000 for the two events and we will be transferring funds to the Carnival Committee to bring its account up to this level. We are, of course, aware that in extreme weather conditions a high percentage of that could be lost. The budget resolutions we agreed were as follows 1 - That a budget of £53820 be set for 2008/2009 (including bank interest received and refunds) 2 - That the PC reserves should not be allowed to fall lower than £31895. 3 - That, as the precept has remained static for 2 years, it is reasonable to increase it by £16924 (53%), to £49124, given that it is
THE BOWLING GREEN INN Under new management
• maintain the 2 playing fields to a high standard and to provide a fund for equipment replacement at an appropriate time; • ensure through the continued employment of caretakers and contractors that the village environment is maintained and improved; • maintain a significant grants budget to allow village organisations a ready source of grant aid; • • •
continue the underwriting of a vibrant village carnival; continue the funding of a highly successful youth club;
increase the funding for maintenance of footpaths and for adverse possession and improvement of common land for the benefit of the village. The next few years could see some major changes if the Newburgh development plan goes ahead. We will strive to ensure that all these changes are beneficial to the village as a whole. We believe we share your aspirations for Bradwell and hope that you agree the need for the extra funds to help make them happen. Any views you may have on the 2008/2009 budget can be aired at the Annual Parish Meeting next April. We hope lots of you turn up, because we think it's important for the Council and other residents to hear all your opinions. Affordable Housing At our November meeting, Dr. Stephen Green, of Sheffield Hallam University, presented the findings of the 2007 Bradwell Housing Needs Study and associated workshops. The study was funded by Northern Counties Housing Association and questionnaires had been distributed to all households in Bradwell, by Derbyshire Dales Housing Department. The meeting was also attended by Derbyshire Housing Enabler, Isabel Bellamy; Senior Peak Park Planner, John Keeley, and a representative from Northern Counties Housing Association. The main conclusion of the study is that the village will require twenty seven new affordable homes, over the next five years, to satisfy the anticipated needs of Bradwell people who cannot be properly accommodated in the current rented housing stock, and cannot afford to purchase private housing. Sixteen of the new dwellings would be required for young people seeking to form their first home. The other eleven would be for young families, single adults, and adult couples who are currently living in unsuitable housing. The types of accommodation recommended are:- four homes with three bedrooms, fifteen with two bedrooms, and eight with one bedroom. According to the preferences of respondents, about half would be traditional twostorey dwellings and the rest either flats or single storey. John Keeley welcomed the report and said it provided important information, which would be essential in judging the merit of any future planning application for affordable homes in Bradwell. Newburgh Development The penultimate plan is almost complete and will be presented at a public meeting, probably in the first or second week of December (watch out for notices). This will be your last opportunity to influence the development before it is submitted for planning permission. Parish Councillors were shown a draft of the proposed site plan at an informal presentation on November 17th . It appears to include all the items, except one, from the wish-list agreed at the June public meeting. Chris Furness
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YOUTH CENTRE NEWS The High Sheriff of Derbyshire, Mr Roger Wardle came to Bradwell on 1st November to declare our new youth centre officially open. He was accompanied by Mrs Wardle and senior divisional police officers headed by Chief Superintendent, Roger Flint. Speaking as the Queen’s representative Mr Wardle praised the work put in by all involved to get the centre up and running with such impressive facilities and equipment. Almost 40 adult volunteer helpers and over 40 young people regularly attending evening sessions clearly showed the strength of support for the centre in the village. Chief Supt. Flint echoed these comments. The Parish Council and Police were fully committed to the venture which is giving the young people a positive outlet for their energy. Mr Tony Middleton, director of Newburgh Engineering who have made the premises available at no cost said he was impressed by the way the building is being used, and the ‘18 carat’ standards achieved seemed to be just what the young people wanted. Mrs Wardle was presented with flowers by Jeanette Jewel on behalf of the youth centre.
SHOEBOXES Thank You to everyone who filled a Shoebox and contributed to making St. Barnabas Shoebox Appeal for Operation Christmas Child 2007 such a success. I delivered 136 boxes to the warehouse in Sheffield, where I helped to pack them for their journey to children in Mozambique. Fourteen Shoeboxes have gone to girls in prison in Belarus. Included in these thanks are the children of Bradwell Junior and Infant Schools and Great Hucklow School. The Shoeboxes will make a huge difference to the happiness of many children this Christmas. Thank you again! Doreen Cameron –Murphy BAKEWELL & HOPE VALLEY COMMUNITY CARS The scheme provides transport for people with problems getting to health related appointments, and other journeys. Not everyone has access to a car, public transport is not always available at the appropriate time, and reliance on friends and family is not always an option. A team of volunteers based in the Bakewell and Hope Valley areas use their own cars to pick up passengers from home, drive them to their destination, and return them home afterwards. The service is highly valued by the many passengers and if you would like more information about how the car scheme might be able to help you, please call 01433 621946 between 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Bradwell News MR GORDON SPENCER Gordon Spencer passed away on 5th August in York Hospital. Born in Gore Lane on 28th. January 1925.he was educated at Bradwell C of E School before going on to New Mills Grammar School. He worked at the cement works in the drawing office until volunteering for the R.A.F. at the age of 17 years 10 months, in 1942 by saying he was 18 years old. Gordon trained to be a pilot at Cranwell R.A.F. College, and after receiving his wings was posted to Canada where he trained other young pilots. When he returned to the UK he flew at various R.A.F. stations until being grounded due to his hearing. He then took charge of a R.A.F. station doing office work, where he met and married his wife Dorothy. When they had a son, David he left the R.A.F. and finally made a home in Tadcaster. Gordon worked for Hoover for a short time, then with Burton’s clothing as a design consultant, which took him to various countries. He spent a long time in Iran setting up and running a factory, until the revolution caused him to leave. He then worked with computers until starting his own printing business with his son David. When he retired he became involved with the committees and councils of Tadcaster and chaired many meetings which he enjoyed. MR JOHN EVERARD REVELL John Revell died in the Hallamshire Hospital on 11th October aged 61 years. Born in Bradwell the son of William and Ethel Revell, he was educated at the Bradwell schools and Hope Valley College. He worked at Cooke and Stevenson’s, then for a firm drilling for rock samples and then for Laportes, before taking early retirement due to ill health. He enjoyed rock and roll music, working on his vintage Morris car, riding his motor cycle and socialising in the local pubs. He leaves his sisters Pauline, Margaret and Sylvia, brothers William and David. His brother Peter pre-deceased him. There was a funeral service at the Methodist Chapel, followed by cremation at Hutcliffe Wood on 23rd October. MR DAVID PERKINS David Perkins died in Bradford on 23rd October aged 58 years. Born in Bradwell to Tom and Elsie Perkins he was educated at Bradwell Church School and then Hope Valley
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College. He worked briefly at the tax office in Sheffield and then trained as a psychiatric nurse and worked in many different places. He leaves a son, daughter and granddaughter plus his twin brother, John and brothers Brian, Bruce, Barrie and Terry. His sister Barbara pre-deceased him. There was a funeral service and cremation in Bradford on 30th October. QUARRY INQUIRY - RESULT The Peak District National Park Authority has welcomed a public inquiry decision upholding its action to prevent unauthorised limestone working at Smalldale Head quarry on Bradwell Moor. The Authority had taken enforcement action in 2005, aiming to end harm to the landscape at Smalldale Head quarry, which operates under a 1951 planning permission to work fluorspar and lead. Limestone needs to be excavated to get at the fluorspar and lead, but the Authority successfully argued that there is no permission for the limestone to be worked for sale and that it should be kept on-site to in-fill the void and restore the land afterwards. The companies involved, High Peak Spar Ltd and Ernest Hinchliffe Ltd, wanted to carry on working the limestone so that it could be processed and sold, but the Planning Inspectorate dismissed their appeal on all grounds following a four-day public inquiry. The inquiry was held in November 2006, but the outcome has taken almost a year because it was tied to another appeal against the Authority's review of the 1951 planning permission. This would have imposed modern working conditions to protect people and the environment, but a final decision on that appeal had to go to the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG). In the event, the DCLG decided a further public inquiry would be needed to determine the review, once satisfactory environmental information is provided by the applicant. At present, neither the Authority nor the DCLG have legal power to demand such environmental information, which can delay the updating of old mineral permissions. The DCLG is considering new regulations to give local planning authorities such powers. The companies, if they wish, have the option to apply to challenge the public inquiry decision in the High Court.
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