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Brinsworth Parish Council Keeping the ‘worth’ in Brinsworth! Councillors Regular Activities in the DATES Contact Pavilion Hall FOR YOUR Details Monday to Friday 08.45 - 15.45 Funtime Pre-School DIARY Chairman Monday 17.30 - 20.30 Available to Hire Jeff Williams Tuesday (Term Time) 18.15 - 19.45 KidZone Youth Club (7 -11 yrs) Parish 07831 554326 Wednesday 17.30 - 20.30 Available to Hire jeff@ Thursday 17.30 - 19.30 Jill Hyde Leigh School of Dance Meetings brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk Friday 17.30 - 20.30 Available to Hire Members of the public are Vice Chairman Saturday 09.00 - 12.00 Indian Classical Dance welcome to attend the Parish Council Meetings at The Centre, Dave Barry (Bharathanattiyam) Brinsworth Lane, in order to raise 07584 300140 13.00 - 16.00 Available to Hire dave@ issues of concern. brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk Sunday 09.00 - 12.00 Available to Hire 13.00 - 16.00 Available to Hire Councillors There is a period of 20 minutes at Ryan Bowler the start of each meeting when 07393 110253 Please telephone the Parish Office for more information on public participation is encouraged, ryan@ 01709 916896 Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm. if you would like to come along, brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk here are dates of the next few: Alan Buckley We currently have availability to hire the Pavilion for your classes, meetings, parties etc. For all enquiries please call the Assistant Clerk on Date Meeting 07896 158996 7th March Events & Premises alan@ 01709 916896 brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk 21st March Ordinary See page 8 regarding other activities available in The Centre. 28th March Finance Dick Dyson 4th April Events & Premises 01709 368040 18th April Ordinary dick@ brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk 25th April Finance Your Parish Councillors 2nd May Finance & Premises Pamela Gregory 16th May Annual Assembly 01709 375263 Cllr Jane Tompkins 16th May Annual Meeting of pam@ brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk the Council I became a member of the parish 16th May Ordinary Margaret Hughes council in 2015 and how quickly 23rd May Finance 01709 374500 nearly four years have passed. 6th June Events & Premises margaret.h@ brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk 20th June Ordinary Back then my fellow councillors had 27th June Finance Simon Ridge already been successful in getting 07903 699926 the funding in place for a new Meetings are held from 6.00 pm simon@ brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk community centre. Nevertheless, in The Centre on Brinsworth Lane. we still had a fair way to go getting Margaret Rollinson it off the ground. We worked in We hope to see you there, 01709 373447 conjunction with the architects remember this is your community! margaret.r@ brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk to deliver exactly the building we thought would serve the needs of Have Your Say! Kate Saxton our community. I think you will all 01709 360853 agree it’s a massive improvement kate@ brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk on the old building. I am very proud of the end result. Bluebell Wood Jane Tompkins Collection 07522 370760 I hope you will all pop in and have a look round, after all the building jane@ brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk belongs to all the residents of Brinsworth and I am sure with your support Dates it will be very successful. Parish Clerk Field View Car Park from 10.00 am Gail Blank - 2.00 pm For more information, please visit 01709 916896 Funtime Community Pre-School [email protected] www.bluebellwood.org is a small charity run setting, Monday 25th March Please send your photos, news, issues, offering childcare for children Monday 29th April personal achievements, school achievements, ages 2-4 years Monday to Friday. Monday 20th May awards, etc., to: The Parish Newsletter, Monday 24th June Brinsworth Parish Council, Brinsworth Lane, , S60 5BU Distribution for the next edition March 2019 FREE childcare places for 2-4 Hearing Aid Designed & Produced by year olds available! Chameleon, Worksop S81 8HT Action For Hearing group to be Articles & Advertising: 07876 352209 If you are interested or for more information please contact: held in The Centre at 1.00 pm email: [email protected] - 2.00 pm. © Brinsworth Parish Council. No part of this 01709 835005 Tuesday 26th March publication may be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the publisher & Brinsworth Funtime Community Pre-school, Recreation Ground Pavilion, Tuesday 30th April Parish Council. All information and advertising does Brinsworth Lane, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5BU Tuesday 28th May not imply any endorsements from ourselves and the E: [email protected]. Reg. Charity No. 1044701 views are entirely from individuals. E&OE Tuesday 25th June 2 The Parish Clerks Update! The Pavilion Howarth Play Area Did you know that our Pavilion building is also A big ‘THANK YOU’ to local residents who have available at weekends for those smaller parties completed a litter pick of the area surrounding that don’t require a bar? The hall is spacious the park, your help keeping Brinsworth tidy is and can hold approximately 70 people, there is very much appreciated! The Parish Council are also a small kitchen available for your use. always happy to supply black bags and gloves for any future litter picking projects. The Pavilion also has availability on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings for anyone The fencing that prevents access to the land interested in setting up a new group, we’d love adjoining the M1 Motorway has been damaged to see the hall used for more exercise classes for by vandals once again, despite only just being local residents. Please ring the Parish Council repaired. The Parish Council are now looking office on 01709 916896 for more details. at options to replace the existing fencing with something more substantial. Brinsworth Playing Fields Damage to swings – once again the swings at the Action for Hearing top of our Playing Fields have been damaged by Just a reminder that Action for Hearing are what we believe to be a puppy or young dog. At available for help and support with your the moment the swings can still be used but any hearing aids, replacement batteries and further damage will see the swings having to be tubes on the last Tuesday of every month, see removed. Please be vigilant and let our office opposite for dates. These sessions are now held know if you witness anything. in The Centre between 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm.

Dogs on leads – we regularly receive letters/emails from residents highlighting the Bluebell Wood Collection problems caused with dogs not being on leads. The ever-popular Bluebell Wood collection day Can I please remind people that dogs must be continues to be held on the last Monday of kept on leads at all times regardless of how well every month (except bank holidays – then it’s behaved you believe your dog is? the week before). The collection point is in the Parish Council car park off Field View between This leads me on to the issue of dog fouling, 10.00 am and 2.00 pm. See opposite for the personally I have never seen it as bad as it is at exact dates. the moment. We receive complaints weekly, our local football teams are the most recent to Library – a little update complain as they have to clear the fields before Progress on the new library for Brinsworth has they can kick off, as you can imagine this isn’t been very slow but the project is still going a pleasant task. I’ve also received complaints ahead. Unfortunately, by law the Parish about people dropping bagged dog faeces in the Council are not allowed to fund any projects that ginnels around the Parish so I am in talks with are a statutory duty of the Local Council, which a RMBC to see if we can get more dog bins around library provision is. The Parish Council obtained the Parish and we are looking at other solutions funding from the developers of the Field View such as purchasing equipment etc. estate to build a new Library for Brinsworth and we are working with RMBC to get the balance of We have also received numerous complaints funding required in place so that building work regarding drinking alcohol and anti-social can commence, hopefully in Spring 2019. behaviour on the field in the evenings. There- fore, we would also like to remind residents that the Playing Fields are a ‘no alcohol zone’ and Have Your Say instances of alcohol consumption on the fields As always, the Parish Council are here to listen will be reported to the Police. so please have your say. We are happy to share information that affects other residents through our various media sources and provide advice Millennium Park on who to contact with non-Parish Council Parish Council staff are currently repairing the related issues. flooring to the play area that has shrunk and cracked and become a health and safety hazard. We ask users of the park to take care until these New Look Website repairs have been completed. We are currently updating our website which we hope will go live in the Spring. It will contain We have had a resident abusing the litter bins more useful information for residents - watch on this park, using them for their own domestic this space. waste, please only use the bins for their intended purposes. Contact Details www.brinsworthparishcouncil.gov.uk Further repairs to the Skate Park have been now email: [email protected] been completed as has the repair to the small Facebook: Brinsworth Parish Council see-saw. Tel: 01709 916896 3 Brinsworth Youth Club Kidzone is our local Parish Council run Youth Club, which is open to children of the Brinsworth community.

Every week we hold different activities including our popular Slime making where we make a variety of slime! In addition to this we have arts and crafts alongside sports and team games. Whilst it has been chilly in the evenings films, play games and relax. When the lighter 3, 4, 5 and 6 (Year 7s can attend by invite if we have also been having hot chocolate with and warmer evenings arrive, we will be having previous members). squirty cream and marshmallows to warm up! nights playing on Brinsworth Playing Field and team games on the field like rounders, football Please join our facebook page ‘Kidzone Youth The sessions are informal, relaxed and child-led and capture the flag. Club Brinsworth’ Sessions cost £1.20 including providing a chance for the members to decide drinks and snacks. Why don’t you come and try what they want to do (within reason)! Some Kidzone is on every Tuesday during term time, it this week? children come to burn off some extra energy, based at the Pavilion off Field View, 6.15pm others come to just chill out with friends, watch until 7.45pm. Open to Children in School Years We hope to see you there, Jess, Natalie & Lisa. Youth The Meadows Activities - Community Pre-School Holiday Clubs in Brinsworth The Meadows Community Pre-School is based at the back of With the help of a Big Lottery grant, obtained Primary School on Rotherham Road, Catcliffe. The pre-school is purpose by Brinsworth Parish Council, Learners Trust are pleased to be able to offer the following holiday built & used to be part of the Children’s Centre but is now run as a charity. clubs in the school holidays. We can provide early education places for children aged 2 years to statutory school age. We Easter Holidays offer FREE 2 yr places to qualifying families, FREE 3 yr old places and 30 hour places. Our opening Stop Motion Animation - Delivered by Junior hours are 8.15 am to 3.45 pm during term time. Children are able to attend for 3, 4 or 7 hour Jam, 3 days, Mon 15th, Tue 16th & Wed 17th sessions and we offer both morning or afternoon places to all ages subject to availability. April. During this club children will create their own short animations and films using iPads. If you require more information or would like to When they’re not movie making they will take visit our pre-school, please contact Judi Riley on part in a variety of sports and games. 07494 130955 or you can email on meadowscp@

mail.com. To find out more about our pre-school Spring Bank Holidays visit our Facebook page, search The Meadows Multi-Sports - Delivered by Live & Learn, 3 Community Pre-school. days, Tue 28th, Wed 29th & Thu 30th May. Activities such as Football, Trampolining, Basketball, Tennis, Cricket, Athletics.

Summer Holidays Aughton Early Multi-Sports - Delivered by Live & Learn Sports, 2 days, Wed 24th & Thur 25th July (as above). Years Centre School of Hip-Hop - Delivered by Junior Jam, Aughton Early Years Centre provides 3 days, Mon 29th, Tue 30th & Wed 31st July. Digital Music Production throughout the 3 days services and activities for families with you will take part in digital music production young children across a large catchment area. workshops using iPads, where you will create your very own song. Break Dancing / Street- Catchment areas include: Aughton, Aston, Swallownest, Ulley, , Catcliffe, Waverley, dancing as well as multi-sports activities Brinsworth, Thurcroft, Whiston and parts of Woodhouse Mill.

Frozen Musical - Delivered by Junior Jam, 3 days, On Saturday 24th November 2018, 180 children and families from our catchment area visited Mon 5th, Tue 6th & Wed 7th Aug. During this Sundown Adventureland. We planned the visit on a Saturday to enable families to attend as a activity you will create your very own Frozen family unit and include school aged children. The day allowed families to spend quality time Musical. You will learn the popular songs from the together, have new experiences and visit Father Christmas in his grotto. film, a variety of dance routines and get a chance to play and dress up as characters from the film. Brinsworth Parish Council helped to make this visit affordable for Brinsworth families by At the end of the 3 days the holiday club will contributing £250 towards the admission costs. The remaining charges were met through culminate in a performance for family/friends. Aughton Early Years Centre and contributions from families. Registration forms will be sent out to each school in the weeks before each holiday We would like to thank Brinsworth Parish Council for their continued support as we work period or contact me via email John.bell@ together to offer activities and events for Brinsworth residents. To keep up to date with activities learnerstrust.org that we deliver please ‘like’ and follow us on Facebook – Aughton Early Years Centre. 4 Dave’s Update! Hello everyone. Welcome to 2019 & also welcome to your new look Parish Council Newsletter! It’s been years since the Newsletter had an Precept Update overhaul and we hope you like the new look. At the beginning of every year, the Parish We’re trying to make it more useful, more Council need to agree at what level we should interesting & easier on the eye PLUS we’d love set the Precept. members of the community to take part in creating what goes in it! The Precept is the additional amount those who live inside the Parish Boundary pay with their Take the front cover for example. We’ve Council Tax to support the Parish Council & all decided to keep this text free and dedicate it to it sets out to achieve. With the build of The a photo that’s appropriate to the season. For Centre behind us, our focus for the coming year this edition, we picked the photo and I hope you is much wider and the things we want to tackle like the cheeky little Spring Lamb. But for future will improve the environment we all live in & see their Council Tax payment rise to include the editions we want to use a photo that one of you help us “Keep the ‘worth’ in Brinsworth”. Precept. It also means of course that there’d be has taken that captures the season and brings a more money to spend on Brinsworth and the bit of Brinsworth to life. The things we’re looking at doing this year include: facilities we currently provide for everyone. • Hosting additional community events to So if you’re a keen photographer or a casual bring Brinsworth-folk together more often. If you have any views, thoughts or ideas on snapper, look below for details of how to submit • Installing outdoor exercise equipment on this either way - we’d be delighted to hear your photos to us. YOUR photo could be on the Brinsworth Playing Fields. from you. Please e-mail the Parish Council on front cover of the Summer Edition! • Locating more Bins (for litter & dog waste) [email protected]. all around the Parish. What else will you find inside? • Buying street cleaning equipment so we can • The Centre Spread - 3 to 4 pages in each keep the place tidier more efficiently. edition about what’s happening at The Centre. • Contributing to the Christmas lights in the Feel free to pull these out & keep them handy. village. Parish Council • A much needed re-furb of the Pavilion • A Parish Council Calendar so you can see well changing rooms. in advance when things are happening. For now, • Creating a tree maintenance programme Calendar we’ve got the main events in but we’ll be adding on all the parks. The Parish Council’s focus for the last few years to this as the year goes along. • A Field Drainage investigation. has been the planning & execution of the build of The Centre. Now it’s done, we want to start • A ‘Community Corner’ where we need your With this lot in mind on top of the statutory stuff thinking much wider about how we can offer help. Very rarely do we get people sending us like the running and maintenance of the parks, events & activities that will give everyone in articles on things they’d like to share - why the Bowling Green, the Pavilion & the pitches Brinsworth the chance to get together & get not send us an article on the things you’re etc, we’ve set the Precept Payment of the involved with the community. interested in? It doesn’t have to include average property in Brinsworth (Band B photo’s - although it can. It doesn’t have to Council Tax) at £110.71 for the year - an increase Currently, we have the expected events in the be a huge article - although it could be. It just of £10.87 or if you like an extra 21p per week. Calendar as follows, so please make a note of needs to be some information other people in the these dates: - community might find interesting, informative, It’s worth a reminder that not everyone who • Summer Fete - Sunday 7th July funny or educational. Whatever it is, please send lives in ‘Brinsworth’ lives inside the Brinsworth • Fireworks Display - Saturday 2nd Nov. us your articles for Community Corner. Parish Boundary - so doesn’t pay the Precept. • Remembrance Services - Sunday 10th Nov. The properties on the Phoenix-side of • Christmas Carol Concert - Sunday 8th Dec. • Sports & Social Updates - with a host of Road from the top of Grange Lane, the Fernleigh (provisional). clubs & teams based in Brinsworth, we’re Drive estate and all the way to the bottom of planning to share details of the things they’ve Atlas Street sit outside the Parish Boundary. This But we want - and need - to do more and we’d been up to and how they’re getting along. If is a historic issue and explains why we don’t sup- love your ideas to help us fill up the calendar! you’re a member of any team, club or society port those areas with things like litter picking, Things we’re already considering include an based in Brinsworth, please get in touch. Newsletter distribution or indeed any matter Easter-Egg Hunt around the village for the kids, a that might need Parish Council help or support. Halloween Party (for kids or adults or both), Bank • Plus, there’ll be the usual collection of Parish Holiday events, a Christmas Party for kids and a News and information that we want to be We’d love to be able to get involved though & are Christmas Party for grown-ups, Cycle-Brinsworth useful and appropriate for the whole community. considering investigating a boundary change to and some Community Nights at The Centre. So please take a bit of time to have a look & see include those households & those good people what’s what then share your thoughts with us within the Parish Boundary - though ultimately Please let us have your ideas about the things about what else you’d like to see in include in they will have the final say on the matter. It you’d like to see us put on and watch this space future editions. means of course that those households would as the Calendar builds through the year. Calling ‘The Brinworth-azzi’ These days, most of us have a pretty good camera in our pocket. And what do we use them for? Selfies, pictures of the kids or snaps of pets doing crazy things. So why not put your phone or SLR to better use & send us your photos of the village for use in the Newsletter.

We have 4 editions of the Newsletter every year that are tied to the seasons - and we’d love to receive your photos of Brinsworth with the appropriate seasonal twist. We’ll publish as many of the photo’s as we can in the Newsletter with one lucky photo being selected for use on the front cover. We’ll put all the photo’s submitted on our Facebook Group & our website and may even commit some of them to print for use in The Centre or The Pavilion. The first edition we’ll be able to use your photo’s will be the Summer Edition due for circulation in June when the days will be long & sunny with the temperature a lot higher than the -2 centigrade it is as I write this article! So, check your photo reel or get ready to start snapping on those early sunny days as we’ll need your photos by mid-May at the latest. To submit them, please email them to [email protected]. 5 Residents Letters Dear Parish Council . . . I would like to see the roundabout at the top of my attendants to look out and clear any broken I would like to report dog poo bags being left Brinsworth playing fields removed. My property glass. With regards to dog fouling I will raise this in the ginnel between Hill Top Close and Bonet overlooks the roundabout, and, in the evenings, again with the Parish Council and the local dog Lane. Someone seems to think it is acceptable it has turned into the new shelter for drinking warden. I am looking into installing a dog poo to pick up their dogs’ poo but leave the bags and throwing things around by a collection of bag dispenser on our park to encourage owners near the lamppost for someone else to clear youths. Thank you. to pick up but, as I am sure you appreciate, it is away, surely if you are prepared to bag it it’s not an uphill battle. such a hardship to carry it to the next available Clerks response: bin! So sorry you are experiencing problems on our Can I ask who maintains the bushes on playing fields. We do get a number of complaints Whitehill Road please as it is very overgrown Clerks response: from neighbouring residents with regards to a and full of rubbish. There are gangs of youths Thanks for contacting me. The issue of dog small minority of youths spoiling it for the rest hanging about in them and I have witnessed owners picking up after their dogs and then of Brinsworth residents. I will pass your concerns stones getting thrown at buses and cars. not disposing of the bag correctly is happening onto our Ward Councillors and local PCSO and everywhere in Brinsworth, which also baffles ask for more patrols in the area. Clerks response: me. I have contacted RMBC and Brinsworth Thank you for your message, the bushes in ques- Ward Councillors to see if there is any funding I would like to complain about the amount of tion are on land belonging to RMBC and it is their to provide extra dog bins at these ‘hotspot’ dog mess and broken glass on the playing fields responsibility to maintain them, I agree they are areas. If they are unable to assist it may have as it is dangerous for humans and animals. totally out of hand. I have written to the Ward to be something that the Parish Council have to Is there not someway you can prosecute those Councillors for Brinsworth and requested that consider spending money on. responsible? Thank you. these bushes are taken out and replaced with something easier to maintain. I will pass on If you have something you would like to Clerks response: your message and chase progress. report, please email the Clerk at Thank you for contacting me, unfortunately [email protected] this is a common complaint I receive. I will ask

How can I contact the Parish Council to Brinsworth FAQ’s raise a query, report a matter of concern or to provide information? General Information Contact the Parish Clerk via email at Townswomens [email protected] or you can What area does Brinsworth Parish cover? telephone 01709 916896. Guild This covers the majority of Brinsworth with the exception of properties to the East of Bawtry We are celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2019 Who funds the Parish Council? Road (approaching Brinsworth from ) The Parish Council receives funding from with plans for members to go on a day trip to as these properties do not pay the annual Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in Ampleforth Abbey in April to celebrate. Also in Parish precept. the form of the precept. Each year the Parish April the Rotherham Federation Annual lunch is Council agrees how much its needs to carry out at the Carlton Park Hotel with entertainment by its duties. U3A swing band from Worksop. How many people live in the Parish? We currently have 6,793 registered electors The guild began with an auction afternoon in and approximately 10,000 parishioners. Does the Parish Council run The Centre? January where members donated any unwanted No, The Centre is run by its own Management gifts/items. Proceeds went to guild funds. How are Councillors elected? Committee, Brinsworth Community Trust. In February we had a speaker from Bluebell The residents of the Parish elect members of Wood. Future speakers include: March - Ray the Parish Council every four years. At the The Centre can be contacted directly on Matthews, May - April King (amusing talk on Annual Meeting of the Parish Council, held 01709 916891 or email them: people’s wills), June - Eileen Harrington (talk on every May, the members elect a Chairman and [email protected] dementia), July - Mr Ashton (from my father’s Vice Chairman for the new year. diary), August - Tina Green (Glass demonstration), September - Andrew Firth (talk on Lincolnshire When does the Parish Council meet? Coast), October - Jerry Kersey (my years in broad- The Parish Council meets three times a month casting), November - Steph Shackley (amusing generally on a Thursday with the exception of talk) December - Christmas party August when there are no meetings.

Each meeting has a bring and buy book/ Where do the meetings take place? magazine table. Proceeds go to the guild’s flower Meetings take place in The Centre and fund and helps purchase flowers for sick members. commence at 6.00pm. A raffle is also held at each meeting with prizes donated by guild members. Can I attend a Parish Council meeting? Yes, you can. There is a 20 minute public We always need new members. Why visit us to participation session at the beginning of the try it, we meet the 3rd Thursday in the month, meeting for members of Brinsworth Parish to 2pm to 4 pm at Manor Lodge Centre, Highlow raise concerns or ask questions. Once the View, Brinsworth. formal meeting starts members of the public are welcome to stay and observe but cannot For further details please contact 01709 370875 approach the Parish Council or interrupt or 376250. proceedings. 6 Cafe -Meetings - Functions - Weddings - Conferences - Parties - Events - Licensed Bar Centre Brinsworth Charitable Trust - Managers Post Charitable Status So . . . I feel sure that those of us who The Board of Trustees are made up of local residents who are passionate have gone through the winter blues about the village & have been hard at work behind the scenes, supporting are looking forward to the lighter the application for Charitable Status to be a Trust. mornings, the feeling of spring time The Trustees meet every other Monday Whether it’s to identify the things that could Evening, overseeing the development of The be offered to engage with more people, give and an extra sense of renewed energy Centre, including recently progress with the feedback on the events & activities already in for trying something new. banking applications and enabling the Card place at The Centre or share your thoughts and Machine. In addition supporting the Centre ideas more generally - please do get in touch. For me personally, I like to feel the freshness Team to establish roles, responsibilities and in the air after being in the central heating routines in order for The Centre to flourish. Your comments can be left with the throughout the winter months by looking receptionists at The Centre or they’ll be able forward to trying a new hobby or skill. These are the current Trustees: to fix up a discussion with one of the Trustees Tracy Haycox MBE – Chair should you wish. Anything raised can be taken On that note . . . we’re receiving quite a lot of Scott Wallace – Vice Chair into one of the regular meetings we have for calls from individuals with skills to share and Cheryl Jones – Treasurer/Secretary discussion and consideration. qualified tutors who can coach you in trying Cllr Jeff Williams – Trustee to work towards leading healthier lifestyles Cllr Dave Barry – Secretary It’s worth mentioning that whilst there are through different ways to either lose those currently only 5 Trustees, this number is likely seasonal pounds or get a little fitter. The Trustees are all local volunteers who are to increase as the success of The Centre does interested in one thing - helping make sure likewise. So if you’d be interested in joining the If you fancy learning something new, and want The Centre fulfils the potential it has and Board of Trustees to take a more active role in to try something a little more creative - why not make sure it delivers what the people of taking The Centre forward, please share your try our craft sessions on a Monday afternoon? Brinsworth want and need. They have a interest with us. We’d be delighted to hear Jayne is one of our skilled volunteers who will vital role to play making decisions on how The from you. show you how to make the most beautiful and Centre is developed now and in the future creative items for you to treasure, and at £3.00 a and to do that successfully, they need to hear You can contact us at The Centre for more session (plus materials) – it’s a bargain! from people in all parts of the Community. details on 01709 916891 When you next pop into the centre you’ll notice that the function rooms are more popular than ever! They are quickly being booked through- Shower your Mum out the week days with lots of groups using The with Love & prosecco Centre. We still have some availability through the week so if you are interested in holding a Treat her to a special Afternoon Tea at The Centre. Your mum will feel truly spoilt as she receives a complementary group at our centre then please get in touch, we chocolate rose whilst sipping on a glass of prosecco will be happy to hear from you. and enjoying special moments with loved ones. Call: 01709 916891 Email: [email protected] Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Facebook: The Centre @ Brinsworth available between 2.00pm and 6.00pm Mothering Sunday 31st March A three tier Afternoon Tea for 2 to share, includes a glass of prosecco each and a chocolate rose for Mum - £20 Childrens platters include a sandwich, crisps, a bun and a drink of juice - £5

Limited availability, please pre-book to avoid disappointment. A deposit will be required on booking, call us now on 01709 916891

7 Activities @ The Centre DROP IN With a variety of rooms available for use and hire, we’re looking to both host and hold YOUR events and OUR OWN. Whether they’re social, Information & Play Session educational, functional, inspirational – we want to make The Centre a place where the community can work, rest and play. Do you have a baby or young child or are you pregnant? Weekly Classes Do you want to find out about play sessions Monday David John Day Care 09.00 to 16.00 and events in Brinsworth? Craft Club 13.00 to 15.00 Zumba 18.00 to 19.00 Then join us on Wednesday 6th March Line Dancing 19.00 to 21.00 Tuesday David John Day Care 09.00 to 16.00 between 9.15am and 11.15am Toddler Dance 09.30 & 10.00 at The Centre, Brinsworth last in month Action for Hearing 13.00 to 14.00 Zumba 18.00 to 19.00 Information on baby groups, baby massage, swim sessions, Wednesday David John Day Care 09.00 to 16.00 breast feeding and weaning. There will be toys and resources Teeny Boppers 09.15 to 10.00 for your baby to play with. Breast Buddies and members Slimming World 15.00, 17.00 & 19.00 from the 0-19 Health Team will be present. Dance Factory 17.15, 18.00 & 18.45 Thursday WW (Weight Watchers) 09.30 & 18.30 Young at Heart, Circuits 11.00 to 12.00 Friday Good Companions 10.00 to 12.00 For information contact Saturday Born to Perform 09.00 to 12.00 Lauren or Sue at Please note some of our groups require advance bookings Aughton Early Years Centre For more information on any of these classes, or to book a place call 0114 287 2530 01709 916891

filled with music, dance, singing, instruments and most importantly lots Groups Information . . . of fun! The class is suitable for children from walking age to 3 years old. Please call for prices. The groups that are currently being delivered on a weekly basis: Slimming World David John Day-Care Every Wednesday 3pm, 5pm & 7pm in the hall. Cost £4.95. Kick start your Every Monday Tuesday & Wednesday, 9am-4pm. A fun filled day aimed slim down with Slimming World. Class is open to all ages, genders and for the older generation to spend time together doing gentle exercise, abilities. Offering guidance and support for a healthier lifestyle. playing games, socialising and entertainment provided by the organiser. Lunch and a drink included for those who stay all day. The day-care is Dance Factory open to the over 65’s, all genders and abilities. Price depends whether Every Wednesday in the hall, 5.15pm-6pm for ages 3-7 then 6pm-6.45pm you would like to take part in a full day, or part of the day. for ages 7-11 with the last class at 6.45pm-7.30pm for ages 11 and over. Cost £3.50 per person. Children can enjoy freestyle dance and if your child Craft Club wishes, they can also take part in dance exams & perform in the show Every Monday 1pm-3pm. Join us in the resource room. £3.00 per person. held at Rotherham Civic Theatre. If you love to dance and laugh, this is A fun filled 2 hour session to get creative and learn new craft techniques. the class for you. Class open to all ages, genders and abilities. If you love to craft, this is the class for you. WW (previously Weight Watchers) Every Thursday 9.30am-11.30am / 6.30pm-8pm in the hall. Class open Zumba to all ages, genders and abilities. Offering guidance and support for a Every Monday 6pm-7pm. Cost £3.50 per person, & every Tuesday 6pm- healthier lifestyle. 7pm. Cost £4 per person. Both classes will be held in the hall. A fun filled 1 hour Zumba fitness class aimed at getting the heart racing and sweat Young at Heart, Circuits pouring. Class open to all ages, genders and abilities. If you love to dance Every Thursday 11am – 12noon. An energetic fun filled 1 hour fitness and laugh, this is the class for you. class aimed at getting the heart racing and sweat pouring. Class open to over 18’s, all genders and abilities. If you love to stretch yourself, this is Line Dancing the class for you. Every Monday 7pm-9pm in the hall. Cost £3.00 per person. A fun filled 2 hour session, to learn how to line dance and upskill your moves. Class Good Companions open to all ages, genders and abilities. If you love to dance and laugh, this Every Friday 10am-12noon in the hall. Cost £2.50 per person. A fun filled is the class for you. 2 hour social group, mainly targeted for ages 50 plus, for all genders and abilities. If you love to socialize, play board games and meet new friends, Action for Hearing then this is the group for you. Hearing aid clinic with free battery and tube replacement, the last Tuesday of every month in the meeting room from 1pm-2pm. No need to pre-book Born To Perform just come down to The Centre. Every Saturday 9am-12noon in the hall. Prices start from £3.75 per person. A fun filled free style dance class including tap and ballet. Class is open to Teeny Boppers children aged from 2 to 10 years old. If you love to dance and laugh, this Every Wednesday 9.15am-10am in the hall. The class is 45 minutes long, is the class for you. 8 Frequently Asked Café @ The Centre Questions As many of you know we have already listened to the residents of Brinsworth and reviewed and improved our Should you have other questions, please don’t hesitate to menu. We have received lots of positive feedback from our customers with many of you returning regularly on a pop in, contact us via phone, email, website or facebook. weekly basis. Having listened to your feedback we hope that you have enjoyed sampling our menu. Many of you How much is it to hire the function room ? The price depends on what room you have and for how long, but as a have enjoyed our special of the week, and coming soon general guide, the cost of hiring the whole function room depends there will be a wider variety of specials, including vegan, on whether you want the bar service for your event or not. Currently, halal, vegetarian and more. if you book for a party (for example) and you want to be served with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, the room hire is free, and (currently), Our talented and experienced café staff offer a weekly subject to a minimum spend of £175 over the bar. This offer may change special which is usually on a Wednesday, we also offer a in the future, so please don’t be disappointed if we have to increase the further reduced rate for our OAP. amount. Just call us on 01709 916891 to find out more. Our café opening times are: Resource or meeting Room. Monday 9.00am – 4.00pm If you want to book the meeting or resource room - again depending on Tuesday 9.00am – 4.00pm which room and for how long, depends on the price. Just call us on 01709 Wednesday 9.00am – 7.00pm 916891 to find out more. Thursday 9.00am – 7.00pm Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm I want to deliver a class at The Centre, how do I do this ? Saturday 9.00am – 3.00pm Give us a call on 01709 916891 and we can look at availability as well as Sunday 10.00am – 2.00pm your requirements. We can also help you with your advertising through po our face book page and our ‘What’s on” guide. I would like to advertise my business through The Centre, Up and Coming Events how do I do this? Mothers Day Afternoon Tea Sunday 31st March. We are If you would like to advertise your business (or group) through the centre, now taking bookings for our Mothers day event, which why not come and talk to us about this, our customer base is increasing includes a 3 tier afternoon tea for 2 to share, a glass of all the time and we will shortly be opening up our TV screens for pro- prosecco each plus a complementary chocolate rose for motional adverts. For a small monthly or one off fee, you can advertise Mum – total cost £20. We are also offering a children’s your business or group with us. We currently have over 800 people who platter which includes a sandwich a packet of crisps, regularly visit The Centre on a weekly basis, and as previously said, this a bun and a drink of juice for a total cost of £5. There is figure is increasing all the time. Call us on 01709 916891 to discuss your limited availability, therefore please pre book to avoid requirements. disappointment, please note a deposit will be required on booking. To book please call us on 01709 916891.

Easter will soon be upon us, so why not join our Facebook Calling all Table Top stall page and keep up to date with what we will be doing for holders to The Centre . . . Children and families over the weekend of Good Friday 19th April to Easter Monday 22nd April. After our successful Christmas table top stall that was held in December, we have decided to hold a table Fathers Day on Sunday June 21st, again, join our Facebook top sale one a month in the hall at The Centre. page and keep up to date with what we will be doing. They are to be held Volunteering at The Centre is easy and we’re always looking on Sunday’s from for people to help, so if you have some spare time or would 10am to 2pm on the like to share your knowledge and skills whilst meeting new following dates. friends, why not offer to volunteer for any number of (Please note: dates & times opportunities at The Centre. Call our helpful reception are subject to change, & will be confirmed staff on 01709 916891 who will be happy to assist you. closer to each event).

To keep up to date with our café specials please find us on Facebook under ‘The Centre at Brinsworth’. We post all 17th March • 21st April updates and events, so should there be anything new 19th May • 23rd June happening you won’t miss out! 21st July • 18th August 22nd September po 20th October 24th November Pop in anytime for a cuppa and a bite to eat, you will always 1st December be made welcome and we look forward to meeting you. 8th December (Christmas) We are looking for homemade crafts, pre-loved items, branded old Remember we also have a licence to sell alcohol should & new and Tombola or charity stall holders on a regular basis, or you be celebrating a christening, anniversary, birthday or a even a one off occasion to sell your pre-loved items. well earned catch up with friends. If you are interested in being a regular or one off stall holder, please contact our Booking & Events Coordinator, Samantha McAllister on 01709 916891 or email: [email protected] 9 Recorded Crime Summary for Brinsworth & Catcliffe Ward Brinsworth Surgery Crime Classifications Nov Dec Change ARSON AND CRIMINAL DAMAGE 6 12 6 We are trialling a 3 months a police surgery at The CRIMINAL DAMAGE 6 12 6 Centre, Brinsworth Lane every Friday 10.00am - 11.00am. BURGLARY 11 6 -5 It started on Friday 15th February and will end Friday BURGLARY BUSINESS & COMMUNITY 2 1 -1 17th May when it will be reviewed. BURGLARY RESIDENTIAL 9 5 -4 DRUG OFFENCES 1 1 0 Please pop along! POSSESSION OF DRUGS 1 0 -1 PCSO 8162 TONY BROWN - POLICE TRAFFICKING OF DRUGS 0 1 1 COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES AGAINST SOCIETY 2 3 1 MISC CRIMES AGAINST SOCIETY 2 3 1 NON-CRIME 0 2 2 INVESTIGATION 0 2 2 Brinsworth & Catcliffe PUBLIC ORDER OFFENCES 3 5 2 PUBLIC FEAR, ALARM OR DISTRESS 3 4 1 RACE OR RELIGIOUS AGG PUBLIC FEAR 0 1 1 Community Action ROBBERY 0 2 2 ROBBERY OF BUSINESS PROPERTY 0 2 2 Partnership Meeting SEXUAL OFFENCES 3 7 4 OTHER SEXUAL OFFENCES 3 6 3 Rotherham South Neighbourhoods Team - January 2019 RAPE 0 1 1 THEFT 12 23 11 You can contact South Police by dialing 999 in an emergency, OTHER THEFT 8 14 6 101 is for all non-emergencies, or you can visit our website to report crime SHOPLIFTING 4 9 5 on-line, including Hate Crime which can be reported anonymously. Your VEHICLE OFFENCES 3 6 3 local Neighbourhoods team can also be contacted for non-emergencies INTERFERING WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE 2 0 -2 THEFT FROM A VEHICLE 1 4 3 on [email protected] please remember THEFT OR UNAUTH TAKING OF A MOTOR 0 2 2 this must not be used to report crime. VIOLENCE AGAINST THE PERSON 22 25 3 STALKING AND HARASSMENT 9 13 4 Follow us on social media, Twitter: @RothSouthNHP or Facebook: VIOLENCE WITH INJURY 5 7 2 RotherhamSouthNHP. Your local officers are, PCSO Tony Brown; VIOLENCE WITHOUT INJURY 8 5 -3 PCSO Dane Plant; PC Louise Neal; Inspector Caroline Bakewell. Grand Total 63 92 29 Why not sign up for Community Alerts which provides free, regular information about your neighbourhood - www.sypalerts.co.uk Recorded Anti-Social Behaviour for Brinsworth For further information on Recorded Crime Summary for Brinsworth and & Catcliffe Ward ASB Type Nov Dec Total Catcliffe (as opposite) please visit www.police.uk the national police ENVIRONMENTAL 1 2 3 website. This is a free to use service which anybody can focus into a NUISANCE 12 8 20 specific area and see the detailed description of what crime and anti-social PERSONAL 3 2 5 behaviour has occurred. Total 26 25 51 Brinsworth Parish Council V’s Brinsworth Community Trust V’s The Centre Management Team Who’s Who? & Why?

With ‘The Centre @ Brinsworth’ now up and Brinsworth Community Trust before and it was agreed early on in the project running with more and more people using the Is a separate group set up to help maximise that the work of running The Centre needed the amazing facilities, we just wanted to clarify the opportunities open to The Centre. Asa specialist skills of an experienced management who’s looking after what - in case anyone’s Registered Charity, the Trust is able to structure team. These are now onboard. confused. its finances more efficiently and apply fora wider range of grants to support the activities They look after strategic and tactical day-to-day Brinsworth Parish Council offered. running of The Centre. They are employees of The project to build The Centre remains our the Parish Council for the time being as the Big responsibility. The Big Lottery Grant was made The Trust works closely with the Parish Council Lottery grant include a contribution towards to us and we retain the accountability to make with one primary aim - to help run The Centre their remuneration. sure we run it in the spirit of that Grant. It is and allowing it to be as fully utilised as possible. also our responsibility to repay the money we The finances for the Trust are kept separate Practically speaking, they work very closely borrowed to complete the project. to the Parish Council however any/all profits with the Brinsworth Community Trust set up to made will be reinvested in the community of support them. They also work alongside the We continue to run and administer the Brinsworth - hence the Trust’s name. Parish Council given the importance of that facilities that AREN’T part of The Centre. So, the relationship. Pavilion, Bowling Green, Football Pitches, Parks Currently there are 5 Trustees (2 are also and Playgrounds all remain our responsibility. Parish Councillors) though this number is likely In practice, these 3 groups are designed to to increase now The Centre is operational. work hand-in-hand with the prime intention In fact, the only thing that’s really changing is how that together, we can offer the community of The Centre itself is being managed, and that’s The Centre Management Team Brinsworth more than ever. where the Brinsworth Community Trust comes in. We’ve never had a facility like The Centre 10 What a Load of Rubbish! Brinsworth In January one of the Parish Council Attendants had a formal meeting with RMBC Enforcement Officers investigating an allegation made bya Christmas Lights Brinsworth resident that they had committed an act of fly tipping. Please Sir can we have some more? This was a daunting experience - after being informed they were being Almost 3 years ago I decided our Ward needed brightening up so investigated for a criminal office and cautioned, the meeting was recorded as evidence should the case go to court. The Officers presented the as a practice run, before I tackled Brinsworth, I got the shops in evidence and our Attendant presented their defence. The conclusion: it was Catcliffe to drape some lights across their windows. I also wanted agreed our Attendant was carrying to place lights in the trees but was decided to be too finicky. Mere out daily duties and the case was Brow Centre looked well in front of the Kiln but what I really wanted dropped. was lights between the lamp posts. The Ward Officer, Mandy Ardron, looked into steel lines around the cone, but the lamp posts So what are the daily duties? For were the wrong type . . . many years now, the Attendants empty the bins and clear up the This working with the community and businesses in Catcliffe set the litter that’s accumulated on Parish bar for transferring the idea for lights to brighten up Brinsworth. Council land during the previous I had consulted with Streetpride officers on ideas for a requested day. They then leave the full and live Christmas tree/s and lighting up the shops on Brinsworth Lane. tied up black-bags at the various entrances to the fields and parks The cost of lighting from more lamp posts was expensive and so they can be collected by the Parish Council van. more ideas for Christmas decorations around the central area and along the lane are needed. All 3 Ward Councillors have joined their We thought it appropriate to share this with residents in case anyone else funding to allow a better display for this year. With the cooperation has seen or notices black bags apparently dumped at the park entrances. of local businesses, sponsorship and donations we should have a They’re ours and will be collected as soon as we can get to them that same great display ready for Christmas 2019 along with a Nativity display day. It just saves the Attendants trudging backwards and forward with and possibly some carols and maybe Christmas stalls, it is hoped bags of rubbish. To be clear, this isn’t an opportunity to dump your black local shops will open late for switch-on night. bags at the park entrances so we can take them away. Just like it isn’t acceptable to dump your household rubbish in our bins for us to dispose of. To get everyone involved in this project I am trying to get a working We only raise that as we believe some people do think that’s OK. party formed, hopefully including you, the residents of Brinsworth and the Parish Councillors... So if you ever spot bags of rubbish at any of the entrances to our parks, the chances are they’re ours. But if you have any concerns, please Soon be Christmas! Cllr. Nigel Simpson call us on 01709 916896 or Streetpride on 01709 336003. A person who commits an offence in respect of fly tipping can be liable to a fine not exceeding £50,000 and/or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years. Useful Numbers Brinsworth Parish Council Office 01709 916896 The Centre 01709 916891 BT Residential Faultline 0800 800 151 Police non-emergency 101 Gas Emergencies 0800 111999 Power Cut 105 Water Emergencies 0345 1242424 Crime Stoppers 0800 555111 RMBC – General Enquiries 01709 382121 RMBC – Streetpride: 01709 336003 Waste Collection • Pot Holes Fly Tipping / Litter • Street Lights Out Blocked Gullies • Parking issues RMBC – Council Housing 01709 336040 Weldricks Brinsworth 01709 378320 Weldricks Catcliffe 01709 382266 Brinsworth Medical Centre 01709 828806 Treeton Medical Centre 01142 692600 Brinsworth Foot Clinic Concerned about a child/young person 01709 336080 chiropodist and general foot care NHS Advice Line 111 Rotherham District General Hospital 01709 820000 Samaritans 116 123 • Diabetic patients treated Travel Line (local transport) 01709 515151 • Home visits every Friday National Rail Enquiries 03457 484950 • HCPC Registered Citizens Advice Bureau 03444 111 444 National Debtline 0808 808 4000 • Westfield Registered Crisis Loan Service 01709 835162 Open every Wednesday & Thursday Tax Credit Helpline 0345 300 3900 Age UK Advice 0800 169 2081 To book an appointment please call State Pension Enquiries 0345 606 0265 Childline 0800 1111 01709 360851 Drink Line 0800 917 8282 MSSCh MBChA Crimstoppers 0800 555 111 Jayne Walker Neighbourhood Watch 0116 229 3118 71 Brinsworth Lane, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5BS 11 I’m Not Retiring! By Revd. David Bent Following my announcement in November that fresh vision and more energy. I would be leaving Brinsworth and my role as Team Rector in The Rivers Team, many people During our time here, Helen and I have seen have come to me and said, ‘I hear you’re retiring’. many changes and developments. St Helen’s No, I’m not retiring! But I am moving on to a Treeton has become a more active member half-time job in Northamptonshire, where I will of the team, St Lawrence’s Tinsley joined us in be looking after a group of small rural parishes 2003 and more recently, Waverley has become around Walgrave. an integral part of The Rivers Team. St Andrew’s Church in Brinsworth has been re-developed This has not been an easy decision; Helen and with modern facilities and now functions both as I moved here in May 2000, nearly 19 years a church and as a community centre. Following ago. We have loved our time here and felt very the floods of 2007 when St Mary’s Church in welcome, made some good friends and enjoyed Catcliffe played a part in the relief effort, this the work. But there comes a time when it is right church has also been re-developed with modern to move on, and I think that now is the time. At facilities and extra meeting rooms which are his last supper with his disciples, Jesus said to a tremendous asset both for worship and as a have known your love and support through them ‘It is good for you that I am going away’ community facility. It also means that, should some difficult times. We will leave with sadness, (John 16:7). Abba put it slightly differently when Catcliffe have a similar crisis to that of 2007 in but also with some excitement for the future for they sang ‘Breaking up is never easy, I know, but the future, St Mary’s is now designated as an all of us, and many good memories. I have to go. Knowing me, knowing you, it’s the emergency relief centre for up to 50 people. best I can do.’ A new Team Rector will be appointed in due But Church is not just, or even primarily, about course. In the meantime, enquiries can be made The reasons for moving on are varied. I am at an buildings, it is about people. It is about their through the church office (01709 361630) or age where retirement is a possibility, and whilst I relationships with each other, with their by contacting Revd Margaret Baker (0114 242 don’t want to continue much longer working six communities and with God. And it has very 1724) or Revd Philip Barringer (01709 301927). days a week, I don’t want to stop being involved much been our privilege to share some of the t in church ministry. Moving now also allows for a life and faith journeys of people in Brinsworth, The Parish Council would like to thank David & better transition of staff as, in the team, Helen, Catcliffe, Treeton, Tinsley and Waverley. Helen for their contribution and assistance at Margaret Baker and I are all of a similar age. I our Remembrance & Civic Services over the past also believe that The Rivers Team is in good We have loved our time here in The Rivers Team, 19 years. It has been a pleasure working with you shape and would benefit from someone with a we have seen God’s blessing in many ways and and we wish you all the very best in the future. History Mystery In 936 AD, there was supposedly a battle between the Celebrate Vikings & King Athelstan, that took place at Brunanburgh. Brinsworth According to an eminent historian and followed up with so called facts that this battle took place in Brinsworth. The Vikings were moving south, History Day and King Athelstan moved his armies north and combatants met on Brinsworth ridge (between Brinsworth Academy and Mendip Rise). Viking at The Centre, Brinsworth casualties included 3 Danish Kings, 7 Earls and the son of the Kings of Scots who allied with the Vikings, along with hundreds more. Sunday 5th May 2019 2.00pm - 6.OOpm I’ve been Researching Brinsworth history for many years and lots of facts don’t add up or me. Brinsworth in history has had various name changes, Come join us for an afternoon the earliest recorded name I have found is Brunisford, then Brinesford, down memory lane with old photos then Brinsford and todays present name, but never a mention of & memorabilia from Brinsworth and Brunanburgh. Catcliffe and see our local history and how we’ve changed over the years. In recorded history the battle took place close to the convergence of 2 rivers, presumably the Dunn (Don) and the Rother, but again facts are There is alsoa reunion for members proved wrong as the Rother has never been navigable, so would never of ‘Memories of Brinsworth’ Facebook accommodate those Viking longboats. group who will be happy to chat about the history of Brinsworth. Over many years Brinsworth has grown massively but on no occasion have any mass graves been found here or close by, so where are they and what IF YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OR MEMORABILIA YOU did they do with the casualties? WOULD LIKE TO SHARE, PLEASE BRING THEM ALONG

After further research my theory is, because history states that itwas Lots of activities for children including somewhere in the now area, there is a village near a soft play area & face painting call , at the convergence of the Don and Dearne Free entry & everyone welcome rivers, which at least resemble the name Brunanburgh.

Just my opinion, and I could be wrong, but isn’t it a History Mystery? Bar & Café open until 6.00pm Dick Dyson - Brinsworth History Group. serving hot and cold food and drinks 12 Brinsworth Perfect Roast Lamb Bowling Club & Mint Sauce Ingredients • 2 kg leg of lamb • 1 bulb of garlic The season 2019 starts in April & we are • ½ bunch of fresh rosemary always interested in recruiting new players to • 1.5 kg potatoes • 1 lemon come along & join a friendly club. Experienced • olive oil & beginners are more than welcome as Mint Sauce • 1 bunch of fresh mint • 1 teaspoon sugar coaching can be given & bowls provided. • 3 tbls wine vinegar Method If you would like more details, please come 1. Remove lamb from the fridge 1 hour before cooking, to bring to room along to our pre-season meeting at temperature. 2. Preheat oven to 200ºC/400ºC/gas 6, place roasting dish for potatoes Godric Green Centre on the 17th Feb at 11.00 am on the bottom. or you can contact the Parish Council office 3. Break the garlic bulb into cloves, peel 3, leaving the rest whole. Rough- between 9.00 am - 1.00 pm on 01709 916896 ly chop half the rosemary. Peel and halve the potatoes. 4. Crush the peeled garlic into a bowl, add chopped rosemary, finely grate in lemon zest and drizzle a good lug of oil, mix together. 5. Season the lamb with sea salt & black pepper, drizzle with the marinade Come join us! and rub all over the meat. Place on the hot bars of oven above the tray. 6. Parboil potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 10 minutes, drain and allow to steam dry. Gently toss potatoes in the colander to scuff up the edges, then tip back into the pan. Three Magpies DC 7. Add remaining rosemary sprigs and whole garlic cloves to potatoes, season with salt & pepper, drizzle over a good lug of oil. Tip potatoes into the hot tray and place under the lamb to catch all the lovely juices. Footabll Team 8. Cook the lamb for 1 hour 15 mins if you want it pink, or 1 hour 30 mins We headed into the Christmas break bottom of the if you like it well done. 9. To make the mint sauce. Finely chop mint leaves, place in a small bowl. Premier League with only one win behind us. Mix in the sugar, a good pinch of salt, 1 tbls of hot water and vinegar. 10. When the lamb is cooked to your liking, remove from oven, leave to 2019 started very different, in our first week back we recorded our first rest for 15 mins or so. Carve and serve with roast potatoes, mint sauce home win, beating The Plough 5-4. and seasonal greens.

The following week we played the Brinsworth Derby against rivals Brinsworth Whitehill. We owed them one after losing to them earlier in the season 4-3. We know they hate playing us on the ‘small’ pitch on the field . . . so that’s exactly where we played! We eventually ended up 4-3 winners.

Our following matches have ended in two consecutive 3-3 draws. So, all in all, we are undefeated in 2019 and starting to climb the league to safety.

As Brinsworth Playing Field is our home ground can we just stress how important it is to clean up the dog mess when walking your dog, we had to clean six lots up before we started the game last week.

13 Make an appointment with your local GP if you have an illness or injury that will not go away. The practice is at, 10 Arundel Street, Treeton, Treeton Medical Centre Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 5PW - call: 0114 2692600 or visit Choosing the right care, first time www.treeton.gpsurgery.net

Many pharmacies are open early until late and on weekends and bank We are open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 6.00pm with a late night holidays. You don’t need an appointment and can just pop in and get every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. We are closed Saturday and Sunday. expert medical help from a qualified healthcare professional. Most pharmacies now have a private consultation area where you can Brinsworth & Whiston discuss your issues and concerns without being overheard. Many of Rotherham GPs and community pharmacies are part of the Pharmacy Medical Centres First scheme which enables you to get medication direct from the pharmacist without a prescription. Plus, if you don’t normally pay Patient Survey Summary - November 2018 prescription charges you can get medicine supplied under the scheme 80.7% - Found access to the building easy FREE OF CHARGE. For a list of pharmacies in the scheme visit: www. 100% - Found the surgery clean rotherhamccg.nhs.uk/pharmacy-first 97.1% - Found the Reception Team to be helpful 72.2% - Would recommend to friends and family 49.6% - Not easy to get through on the telephones You can treat most common ailments and illnesses at home by Your feedback is very much appreciated. keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet. This should include: Pain relief We have fed all the results back to our surgery team and have made eg., paracetamol or ibuprofen, children’s paracetamol oral suspension changes to staff rotas to ensure busy periods have more cover. and ibuprofen syrups, mild laxatives to relieve constipation, cold relief We are also looking into a new telephone system. products, rehydration mixtures to use if feeling dehydrated after a bout of sickness or diarrhoea, indigestion remedy, a range of bandages, plasters, Reception Opening Hours non-absorbent cotton wool, elastic bandages and dressings for minor Brinsworth Medical Centre – 01709 828806 cuts, sprains and bruises. Monday to Friday 8:00am – 18:30pm Whiston Medical Centre – 01709 835837 All children get colds, this is a normal part of growing up and no Monday to Friday 8:00am – 18:30pm medicines can prevent them. The best way to look after your child is to make sure they have plenty to drink and if they have a temperature some Extended Opening Hours paracetamol will help. Most doctors don’t recommend cough medicines We have also extended our surgery times to include early and antibiotics won’t help a cold. morning appointments. Please enquire at reception. NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE TAKEN NHS 111 offers confidential health advice and information by telephone. WITHIN THE EXTENDED HOURS. Ring 111 if you are ill and have questions about your health and where to get treatment. Health services are very busy at the moment. Help us to Need to contact a doctor help those most in need. when the surgery is closed?

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24 Station Road, Treeton 1 Aughton Road, Swallownest Rotherham S60 5PN Sheffield S26 4TF Tel: 01709 839 539 Tel: 0114 269 2835 Tel: 0114 287 5202 (Memorial Showroom) www.gefoersfunerals.co.uk Brinsworth & CatcliffeWard Councillors Cllr. Alan Buckley Cllr. Nigel Simpson 01709 369260 / 07775 822147 / [email protected] 01709 255946 / [email protected] Surgeries are held on Fridays from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Please note Available 7 days a week by email. all dates are subject to Mayoral duties so please get in touch before Brinsworth Surgeries: 1st Thursday of the month at Manor Lodge, High attending. Your Labour Councillor at your service. Low View, 5.30pm - 6.30pm, and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Brinsworth Parish Council Meetings, 6.00pm - 9.00pm. 8th March NO SURGERY 15th March Catcliffe Memorial Hall Catcliffe & Waverley Surgeries: subject to meetings or you may phone 22nd March The Centre, Brinsworth for advice or arrange a personal meeting (subject to the many meetings 29th March NO SURGERY 5th April Catcliffe Memorial Hall attended on your behalf). 12th April NO SURGERY 19th April NO SURGERY GOOD FRIDAY 26th April Catcliffe Memorial Hall Cllr. Adam Carter 3rd May The Centre, Brinsworth 01709 255924 / 07490 921955 / [email protected] 10th May Brinsford Road Community Centre Currently holds no Surgeries, but if you have something you’d like to 17th May NO SURGERY discuss, no matter how big or small, please contact via phone or email 24th May The Centre, Brinsworth where a time and place will be arranged to meet, discuss and help you. 31st May Brinsford Road Community Centre 7th June Catcliffe Memorial Hall Proposed Changes to Bus Services in Brinsworth from March 2019 The details below reflect the known situation at the time this list was compiled. These details are subject to change following consultation and further services may be added before the implementation date. Details based on information received at 10 January 2019.

Bus Operator Route description Summary of change Reason for change 23 First Rotherham – This service will no longer run. Partly replaced Very limited usage apart from School Brinsworth by new service 113 and 208. times, which will be replaced by service 208.

31 TM Rotherham – This service will no longer run. See changes to Service no longer sustainable for TM Travel. Brinsworth – services 74, 74a and new service 208 and X74. Revised First Brinsworth network to partially Meadowhall mitigate the loss of 31.

72 First Sheffield – This service will no longer run. Replaced by changes Revised Brinsworth network with improved Brinsworth – to services 74, 74a and X54 and new service 208 and X74. access to employment on X74 and partially Meadowhall replacing TM Travel service 31.

74 First Sheffield – Brinsworth Changes to the times. Changes to the times to coordinate with – Rotherham other service changes.

74a First Sheffield – Rerouted between Sheffield and Brinsworth to serve Improved access to employment and revised Brinsworth – Parkway Ind Est, Handsworth, Waverley, Catcliffe and Brinsworth network to partially replace TM Rotherham Tinsley Park. Service 74 will still operate on Richmond Travel service 31. Road every 60 mins during daytime Monday to Saturday

113 First Rotherham – New service running every hour Monday to Saturday Service providing a Ravenfield to Wickersley – (every 30 minutes at certain times) serving Broom Valley, link at the request of ward councillors Ravenfield Common Rotherham General Hospital, Wickersley, Flanderwell, and the local MP. Woodlaithes and Ravenfield Common.

208 First Sheffield – New service serving Attercliffe, Carbrook, Meadowhall New service to improve direct access from Meadowhall – (Meadowhall Way, Primark), Tinsley, Brinsworth, Canklow South Rotherham to lower Don Valley at Dinnington Whiston, Thurcroft, Laughton Common and Dinnington. customer requests. Partially replaces TM Travel service 31 and First services 23 & 72.

X54 First Sheffield – Aston – Minor changes to the times. The number of journeys Service 208 will provide a regular direct Dinnington/Harthill that operate beyond Dinnington to Thurcroft will be link from Thurcroft to Sheffield reduced and partly replaced by service 208. serving Meadowhall.

X74 First Sheffield – New service. At peak times Monday to Friday buses will Improved direct access from Sheffield to Tinsley Park – run up to every 15 minutes, serving Parkway Ind Est, employment sites at Parkway Markets, Rotherham Waverley, Tinsley Park, Tinsley and . Waverley and Tinsley Park.