Broomhaugh & Riding Parish Council Caring about where you live

NEWSLETTER

Issue 1 July 2015

Parish Council Previous Chairman’s Notes Information

Two things have delegate responsibilities meetings. Your local parish councillors are: characterised the Parish to individual councillors Council's direction over to take the lead in their Please come forward if Bill Cairns the last two years. own areas of interest. you are one of these Eileen Carew One has been to make This is to reduce the constructive people. The Andy Dunhill (Chair) the work of the PC more workload on any PC is three short of its Jill Mills accessible. To this end particular councillor and full complement. Malcolm Reid we now produce regular to encourage villagers Brian Singer notes for the Parish with ideas of things that Recent developments in News. All County Council could be improved in the the village, many Contact details for consultations are put village to join the PC, involving the PC, appear Catherine Harrison, onto our website swiftly without necessarily in different parts of this Parish Clerk so that interested having to be involved in newsletter and our 01434 682348 (office-hours villagers have a chance the details of all aspects thanks go to the Clerk for only please) or email to comment on them. of the Council, other than bringing it all together. [email protected] And this Newsletter is a using good judgement further development. when issues are Cllr. Malcolm Reid Dates for forthcoming Parish presented, debated and Council Meetings held in the The second has been to decided in council Supper Room, Parish Hall 7.45 pm (public questions from 7.15 pm) Play Park Plans th 6 July 2015 14th September 2015 This excellent facility and balance items to link th 9 November 2015 sees a lot of use. Last the current equipment 14th December 2015 8th February 2016 summer we arranged for and removing the low 14th March 2016 the grass to be cut on a spinning wheel and th 9 May 2016 more regular basis replacing it with a tall

Annual Parish Meeting making it better for the spinning pole. April 2016 – date to be children and this will confirmed continue. We are also

looking into providing not that much we can do. Contact Details for County one or two more play The trees and hedging Councillor Anne Dale, facilities and costs are around the park are kept 01434 673326 or email currently being sought. anne.dale@.gov.uk cut back and one tree adjacent to the Burn was

rotten so has been removed.

Have you read Riding Mill’s own If you have any ideas for website? Ideas include - a climbing The moles continue to be improvement please let us Check out www.ridingmill.org boulder for older a problem but being so know. children, wooden stilts close to water there is

Riding Mill Cricket both League and Cricket Club has been friendly matches. This established as part of should also help village life since 1880, attract new players. Club has originally playing matches on what is now Oaklands  Use Corbridge Rise, the development of experience to access big plans which prompted a move grants - we have to our current facilities at recently been FOOTBALL 27 years successful in ago. obtaining a grant FIELD from the ECB towards During the cricket season the purchase of The PC has been active in we play a full fixture list wicket covers, the supporting the Cricket of home and away next target being Club with its plans and friendly matches on a sight screens, with has promised to provide Sunday, which will the ultimate aim £5000 match funding to continue. However, the being grants towards help towards the 2015 season promises to a new pavilion, which redevelopment of the be an exciting time as we could be used for the Pavilion. Many thanks to those residents have amalgamated with benefit of the village. who helped with this year’s Corbridge Cricket Club to We have also been litter pick – over 20 people play Saturday games in  Promotion of both successful in securing the West Tyne League, male and female S106 funding to enable turned out to help the team name being younger players - us to reinstate the and what a terrific difference Corbridge Millers with improved facilities and football field. Hopefully a they made! 50/50 representation of increased volume of village side and junior team might soon be players, home games cricket will hopefully being played at Riding in the future attract playing here. The facility From this Mill. younger players. will also help the Cricket Corbridge currently Club as the number of This decision has been have a number of wickets can be increased. taken for a number of female players, with reasons. women’s cricket increasing in SUPERFAST  To keep the Club popularity. BROADBAND financially viable- the high cost of purchase Anyone wishing to play or Do you run a business in and maintenance of be involved please Riding Mill? equipment particularly contact: for field and wicket Check out to this preparation means Peter Nitsch, Vice iNorthumberland that we need to Chairman Business Support maximise income by 01434 682200 Programme and you may making full use of the [email protected] be eligible for FREE ground during the superfast broadband if cricket season. Bill Law, President you complete just 12 01434 682397 hours of free Online  Opportunity for RMCC Digital Training. players to play League cricket- we Register at: have a number of inorthumberlandbusiness. players who welcome co.uk this opportunity for

Public Access Defibrillator At the meeting in undiagnosed heart access code. Having the December the PC was condition. Having a confidence to use the quickly convinced of the defibrillator not far away defibrillator is so merits of installing our could have helped and important, as is knowing own community his friends began to CPR skills. defibrillator. In just a fundraise to help install Representatives from the few weeks, with the help this equipment Stephen Carey Fund will of the Stephen Carey throughout be back early next year Fund, we were able to Northumberland. to ensure even more arrange our first life- members of our saving training session You will have seen the community know what to and take delivery of the defibrillator in its housing do in an emergency. defibrillator. cabinet on the side of the Parish Hall. If there is an Also, if you have an idea The Fund was set up emergency now in Riding of how we could raise following the death of Mill the 999 operator will extra funds for the Stephen Carey, a young ask if anyone is available Stephen Carey Fund man who collapsed whilst to go and get the please get in touch. playing football and who defibrillator from the sadly died from an cabinet and will issue the

At the Annual General Eventually we have light! Meeting of the Parish Council, Councillor Andy After many requests over This is an important path some point Dunhill was elected Chair of the Parish Council and the years, the PC is as it is the only means of in the future Councillor Brian Singer as happy to report that access for disabled all lights in the Vice-Chair. there is now an extra passengers to the east Riding Mill All Parish Councillors are light to help negotiate bound platform. will be happy to be contacted the difficult bend on the replaced by and their phone numbers path linking Broomhaugh This street light is one of these energy can be found on the PC to the Station at night. the new LED ones being saving ones. noticeboard or on the rolled out by NCC and at website: www.ridingmill.org

Changes to emergency care across Northumberland and North If you care about where Tyneside you live and feel that you have something to contribute please From June 2015, Urgent but less serious - See more at: https://www.northumbria.n consider joining the emergency care is conditions will be cared for hs.uk/emergency/where- Parish Council. We changing across at 24 hour walk-in services go- currently have three help#sthash.vmsnaBV5.dp vacancies. Perhaps come Northumberland and North at , North uf along to a future meeting Tyneside. Tyneside and Wansbeck of the Council and see general hospitals. Northumbria Specialist what is discussed or Serious or life threatening Emergency Care contact the Chair or Clerk Your GP can treat the for more information. emergencies will be cared Hospital for at the new majority of healthcare Northumbria Way Northumbria Specialist needs and is the first point Cramlington Emergency Care Hospital of contact for most medical Northumberland in Cramlington. problems for you and your family. NE23 6NZ

Tour of Britain Cycle Race comes to Riding Mill

On Thursday 10th procession until just after touch with Pam Pryor, September, Riding Mill the Broomhaugh roundabout Chair of the VHT. will play host to the Tour when the true race will start. of Britain cycle race, We are also hoping to hold albeit only for a few As ever the Village Hall Trust a competition for the best minutes. will be laying on decorated bicycle (well it refreshments and children makes a change from Times are still to be from Broomhaugh First scarecrows!). Further confirmed but it is likely School have lots of fun details will be circulated in the Tour will set off from activities planned. the Parish News or see Prudhoe at 11.15 am. http://www.tourofbritain.c If you would like to be o.uk/ The cyclists will ride in involved please get in

To book the Parish Hall or Millennium Hall for a meeting or an event, please contact Mrs Pam Pryor on 01434 682927 or email [email protected]

IMPROVING TREES ACCESS TO THE PLAY PARK & There are a lot of trees MUGA COURT on the land owned by the PC and these need to be At a recent meeting, looked after on a following much debate, proactive basis. A few the Parish Council that have started to fail Missed bin collection? approved plans to install a will be felled, especially Street light not ramp running adjacent to near the Weir. One working? the current path and steps GRASS CUTTING problem is that a large leading to the Play Park proportion of the trees have significant ivy Report these problems and MUGA court to The Parish Council decided improve access for those growth which does on the Northumberland to contract out the grass eventually harm and kill County Council website in wheelchairs or pushing cutting this year to a prams. the trees so we are slowly with just a few clicks private contractor. cutting this ivy growth Northumberland County back. After checking with the Council still cuts areas Go to Planning Department, the adjacent to the highway or http://www.northumbe PC has been advised that land that they have rland.gov.uk/ and click planning permission is not adopted but other areas on REPORT on the required, nor does it have such as the Play Park and header bar to obtain building by the double tennis court regulations approval. The will be cut by Trevor Bell, work will therefore who has maintained the commence as soon as final cricket field for some time. quotes have been approved. There were initially some areas of uncertainty in the On completion, the village and our apologies surrounding area will be to some residents whose landscaped and may allow verges were very unkempt opportunities for planting until these issues were to support the Edible resolved. Riding Mill initiative.

Local Footpaths Group: Recently a footpaths group was Riding Mill Walks formed to survey the local rights of way and ensure that they are properly marked and maintained.

If you notice a problem with a right of way please inform the Clerk who will pass your concerns on to the Group.

The Parish Council is often asked if a footpath could be installed along the A695 west of the village to connect with Farnley and so allowing a circular walk including the river path. This is not possible at the current time but a possible walk has been suggested.

Follow the river path as far as Farnley Banks then take a marked path leading to Farnley Neighbourhood Grange. Once on the Plan A695 head east until the turning for Riding At the annual Parish Meeting Hills. Follow this road we discussed whether we until Riding Hills and need a Neighbourhood Plan. then the marked This is a community-led Royal Voluntary Service can help older people maintain footpath to . framework setting out a their independence and stay involved in the local Follow the Slaley Road vision for the future community. back to the village or development, regeneration cut along The Nick to and conservation of an area. We have volunteers across Northumberland who offer Sandy Bank and the Communities such as ours help and support so older people can stay independent footpath to Marchburn are being encouraged to at home. This may include: Lane. produce a Plan allowing the

community to help shape  A lift to an appointment at the doctors or hospital For a slightly longer the future of the village. walk turn right instead  Someone to take you to the shops or to visit friends  Help with your shopping of left when reaching The Plan can cover any  Some company and a chat with regular visits from a the A695 then take the matter important to the Royal Voluntary Service volunteer first left signposted community. Sometimes Befriending including Good Neighbours Prospect Hill – further there might only be one  details of this walk can issue such as Planning. A  Collecting a prescription be found on our Neighbourhood Plan would  Help with the garden or a little bit of practical help website (WALK 3). provide vision, objectives around the house and strategy for the  Lunch clubs and social activities including trips and Our website lists a community covering at least days out number of different a 15-year period. However, walks both in Riding Mill it is a major task to To find out more call the WRVS Getabout Service and neighbouring undertake and we would Manager on 0783 475 3387 or 0845 266 8906 Stocksfield. For further therefore like your views to details see: help decide whether this is Alternatively, if you think you could help and http://www.ridingmill.or something you would become a volunteer driver then make contact g/category/walks/ support. using the numbers above.

Riding Mill Drama Club is a friendly, busy group. It currently Do you know the has about 65 members and is always happy to welcome new difference between people. Younger members are particularly welcome. Zumba, Nia Dance,

We were established 60 years ago and usually perform plays Pilates or Yoga? twice a year (in March and November) as well as holding Opportunities are acting workshops, play readings and other social events. available to experience

all in Riding Mill – see

the listings on the There really is no limit to the kind of play we tackle – if somebody has a play they want to direct, we will consider Riding Mill Art Group is following pages for times it. Not everybody who is part of the Club wants to act – there an informal, friendly group of classes and who to contact but below is a are opportunities for all kinds of backstage roles from which is open to adults of all ages, abilities and quick guide: something as simple as organising props to as complex as levels of artistic ‘doing the lighting’. All you need is enthusiasm and a team experience! We meet in Zumba is an aerobic spirit. the Millennium Hall on the fitness programme 1st and 3rd Wednesday of featuring movements the month at 7pm (until inspired by various styles If you would like to find out more, please contact the about 9pm) from of Latin American dance Secretary, Judith Wilthew on 01434 682590 September through to the and performed primarily end of May (and to Latin American dance sometimes a little longer, music depending on demand). Nia is a holistic form of We have several movement; drawing from demonstrations a year dance, martial and from a variety of local healing arts. Follow fun, artists, when we try our simple moves and hands at new techniques, get to grips with new express yourself in your materials and benefit from own unique way. some (constructive) criticism along the way. At Pilates is a system of other times members bring retaining the body with a along their own materials, balance of strength, items for a still life, flexibility and posture photographs etc. with alignment work. It's which to create their own about working from the masterpieces and we inside out, retaining always break for a well- deep stabilising earned cuppa and a biscuit muscles. at “half time”. We hold a well-attended exhibition in Each Yoga class consists EDIBLE RIDING MILL the Parish Hall every 2 of breathing techniques, years. Have you noticed the stretching and strengthening postures tubs at the station? Art Group membership and relaxation helping to These have been planted fees currently stand at a as part of the Edible improve flexibility, very reasonable £25 per strength and tone in the Riding Mill initiative and year. Members bring their anyone is welcome to body and a calm, Warm Up North is brought own materials to use. We help themselves to the peaceful mind. to you by your local Council always welcome new vegetables and herbs and British Gas for energy members. efficiency, created to help when they are ready to pick. households throughout the If you are interested in North East save money and joining the group please If you would like your club stay warm. contact Janet Bennett, club to feature in our next edition secretary, on 01434 please contact the Clerk. We offer a range of energy 682478 - or just pop along efficiency measures on the first or third including boilers, loft and The Riding Mill website is a Wednesday of the month. cavity wall insulation and useful tool in promoting all Solar PV. clubs and societies – please check your current listing To find out more, call 0800 and the Clerk will be happy 294 8073 (Free from BT to update the information if landline only) or visit www.warmupnorth.com required.

Clubs & Societies Riding Mill has so many things going on – the following guide gives a flavour of what you could do …

Allotment Society Drama Club Please contact: Eddie Nickson – Please contact Judy Wilthew – 01434 682590 or see the website: 01434 682395 http://www.ridingmilldramaclub.com/

Dry Stone Walling Angling Association Please contact Derek Blair - 01434 Please contact Peter Howe – 682434 01434 682946

Exercise Class for the over 50s to over 90s Art Club This class is held on a Friday st rd morning. Art Club meets on the 1 and 3 Please contact Linda Shepherd – Wednesday of each month at 7 pm 01434 682069 in the Millennium Hall. Please contact Janet Bennett – Golf Please contact Rob Archer – 01434 01434 682478 682689

Baby Group

This friendly group meets on a Gym Club Thursday morning in Church This club has recently restarted on a Cottage to share a coffee and a Wednesday after school. Please contact Jill Tan – 07909 chat. 991351 Please contact: Victoria Leigh – 07906 202394 IT Self Help Group Please contact Ian Thompson –

01434 682308 or email Badminton Club [email protected] Badminton Club meets on a Thursday morning in the Parish Karate Class Hall. Held on a Monday evening in the Parish Hall. Please contact Evelyn Downs - Please contact Sensei Peter Atkinson 01434 682536 – 07912 533164

Bridge Club Lunch Club This club meets on a Friday Riding Mill is fortunate in being able afternoon in the Parish Hall. to provide a Lunch Club and Meals Please contact Pam Niven – on Wheels service twice a week.

01434 682394 Every Tuesday and Thursday volunteer cooks and helpers prepare Carpet Bowls Club and serve lunch in the Parish Hall This group meets on a Monday and other volunteers deliver meals afternoon. around the village. Please contact Alan Armstrong – At the moment it caters for around 01434 298823 10 people but has the capacity to

cook for more. Those “who lunch” Choral Society would welcome more company. The Choral Society normally performs two concerts a year. The Club is always looking for Please contact Val Barnes – 01661 volunteers to help continue this 843787 or see the society’s website: service. http://ridingmillchoral.org.uk/ Please contact Christine Andersen – Craft Class 01434 682535 Held on a Thursday afternoon in the Parish Hall. Mothers’ Union Please contact Linda Shepherd – Please contact Anne Foster – 01434 01434 682069 682437

Cricket Club Nia Dance Class Please contact Peter Nitsch – 01434 Please contact Allison Austick - 682200 01434 676957

Northumbria Healers Table Tennis Club This group meets on the last This group meets at the Millennium Saturday of the month in the Parish hall on a Monday evening. Hall. No appointment is necessary Please contact Linden Furness – and further information about 01434 682282 energy healing can be found on their website: http://northumbriahealers.co.uk/ Tennis Club For membership enquiries please Photographic Society contact Rob Archer – 01434 682689. This group meets on the 2nd Also see the website: Wednesday of the month. Please http://ridingmilltennis.co.uk/ contact Bill Cairns – 01434 682404 or see the website: Tyne Valley Youth Theatre http://www.ridingmillphotographicso TVYT is a youth theatre group for ciety.co.uk/ young people aged 8 to 19 living in the Tyne Valley and surrounding Pilates Class area. Please contact 07779 579558 These classes are held on a Tuesday or see the website morning in the Parish Hall. Please http://www.tvyt.org.uk/ contact Paula – 07990 774069. New beginners class hopefully commencing in September Women’s Institute This group meets on the 1st Pre School Thursday of the month at the Parish Pre-School offers education and care Hall at 7.30 pm. to children from the age of two Please contact Barbara Nelson – years until school age. It is based in 01434 682739 the Millennium Hall and offers Yoga Class sessions each morning and some Held on a Wednesday evening in the afternoons. Parish Hall. Please contact Suzanne Barker – Please contact Rose on 0191 413 07754 395572 or see the website 7653 or email http://www.ridingmillpreschool.btck. [email protected] co.uk/

Zumba Class St James’ Church of Please contact Pam Pryor – 01434 Sunday School and Crèche 682927 Held in the Millennium Hall following the Sunday Service. Please contact Paula Steinlet – 01434 634719

Useful Contacts Branch End Surgery Utility Services Squirrels Breakfast & Northumberland County 01661 842626 Gas Emergency After-School Club Council Yvonne Stokoe – 07944 0800 111 999 0345 600 6400 243078 Hexham General Hospital Electricity – loss of power 01434 400388 0344 811 8111 0800 66 88 77 Travel Remember you can report Go North East Northumbria Specialist – problems via the website 0191 420 5050 www.northumberland.gov.uk Emergency Care Hospital report a leak 0800 393 Northern Rail 0344 811 8111 084 0333 222 0125 Newcastle RVI / report water and National Rail Enquiries Member of Parliament 08457 48 49 50 Mr Guy Opperman Newcastle General sewerage flooding 0800 Newcastle Airport 01434 603777 email: Hospital 328 7648 0871 882 1121 0191 233 6161 [email protected] Schools Check out this website 020 7219 7227 email: Broomhaugh First School showing real time train guy.opperman.mp@ Emergency 999, Urgent 01434 682374 information for Riding Mill parliament.uk 111 Corbridge Middle School showing all passenger, freight 01434 632191 Queen Elizabeth High and charter trains Hospitals/Doctors Police – 999 or 101 for School, Hexham Corbridge Medical Group non emergency 01434 610300 http://www.realtimetrains.co. 01434 632011 uk/search/advanced/RDM?stp =WVS&show=all&order=wtt