Raven Magazine 45 2/12/18 17:50 Page 1 No.45The Winter 2018 aven RThe quarterly magazine for the whole of Rainow G Village News G Social Events G Parish Council News G Clubs & Societies G School & Church Raven Magazine 45 2/12/18 17:45 Page 2 Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Service The Parish Council would like to wish everyone a very.... Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year All the Best for 2019 Community Pride Competition 2018 The food was all provided by Councillors and the - Thursday 1st November 2018 Community including the Women’s Institute and Mothers’ Union. Councillor John The boys and girls from beavers, cubs and brownies Cantrell attended attended along with Rose Queen Sophie Evans and the 2018 her attendants (Jessica Gittins, Harry Beresford and Community Pride Nicholas Bradley). Competition, which was held Once again, we would like to say a big thank you to all in Frodsham residents who joined in to help make the Civic Service Community such a successful event – we could not make this Centre, possible without your help. Thank you to all members organised by Cheshire Community Action. There was of the Women’s Institute, Mothers’ Union and Church a large gathering of Civic Leaders including Parish members who provided cakes and crockery and to Councillors, Competition Judges and enthusiasts who Parish Councillors who supplied the sandwiches and had travelled from all parts of the County. refreshments. Rainow did extremely well and were presented with a IMPORTANT “Little Gem” award by Kathy Benn, Chairman of Cheshire Community Action, for the Trinity Gardens. If snow is forecast please can car owners not park near the two entrance/exits to the estate this will make it Rainow Parish Civic Service 2018 easier for the snowplough to do its job. Thank you for your co-operation. The Service was held at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday 30th September 2018. The Vicar, Steve Winter Gritting Rathbone led the Service with Over Alderley Brass Band accompanying the hymn singing. Highways will be filling the grit bins please note that the salt from the bins are for use on the road and pathways only not for personal use. In an emergency please phone 0300 123 5020 (8:30am–5:00pm) or 0300 1235 025 (after 5pm and before 8:30am, including weekends). Parking The Council would ask that all residents show consideration when parking and ensure that they do Left to right: Mayoress Mrs Helen Mayor of Rainow, Weston, Bollington Town Mayor Mrs Sue Grimes, and not obstruct the footpath or driveways. Please leave Cllr Jon Weston, Mayor’s Youth Consort Mr Derrick Margerson sufficient access for wheelchairs, prams and parents Mr Tom Evans and Rainow Parish with small children and give some thought for sufficient Council Chairman Mr Alan Brett. space for vehicles to pass, including delivery and Among the guests were the Mayor of Cheshire East emergency vehicles, without the need to mount grass (Cllr Lesley Smetham and Mr David Smetham), the verges or damage walls. Deputy Mayor of Poynton (Cllr Jo Sewart and her The Council would also ask residents to be careful Consort Michael Sewart), Ward Cllr Hilda Gaddum, of their driving speed on Round Meadow and Millers Mr David Rutley MP and Bollington Town Mayor, Meadow. Thank you for your continued help in Mayoress and the Mayor’s Youth Consort (Cllr Jon this matter. Weston, Mayoress Mrs Helen Weston and the Mayor’s Youth Consort Mr Tom Evans). Representatives also Rainow Maps and Walks Booklet attended from Disley Parish Council and Higher The Rainow walks booklet is now available for the £1! Hurdsfield Parish Council. If you would like a copy of the booklet or a map, also Attendees proceeded in a procession to Rainow for £1! then please contact Councillor Richard Balment. Primary School where Cllr Alan Brett, Chairman of the Parish Council, gave the welcoming speech. Advertisers, request for…. In recognition of outstanding contribution to the The Council are seeking advertisers to ensure the Community of Rainow, The Mayor of Rainow, Mrs Sue continuation of the Raven. Grimes, was pleased to present Mr Derrick Margerson arish Council News If you are interested in advertising, then please contact with his Civic Award. the Clerk for more details. Parish Website address - www.rainowvillage.co.uk P 2 Cover photos - Dave Wilcox Raven Magazine 45 2/12/18 17:48 Page 3 Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Service The tree lighting and Christmas Carol ceremony was held on Welcome to Sunday 2nd December with tea and cake provided in the Church Centre. Thank you to everyone who helped with the decoration of the tree. Advice from Cheshire Constabulary Home Security When should I call 101? To report less urgent crime or disorder, to contact the police with general inquiries or to speak to a local officer. The For example: • if your car has been stolen. Raven • if your property has been damaged. • reporting a minor traffic incident. his year has seen two anniversaries of events • where you suspect drug use or dealing. which have had a major and lasting impact on our • giving police information about crime in your area. Tsociety and the world in which we live. These were Always call 999 in an EMERGENCY, where there is a threat Women’s Suffrage and the end of World War I. It is to life or a crime in progress. difficult to imagine what Rainow would be like had these Police non-emergency contact number Tel: 101 ended differently, our way of life would most likely be (24 hrs a day 7 days a week) very different. It is worthwhile reflecting on the benefits Vehicle Safety we enjoy because of these brave men and women. Most vehicle crime is opportunistic and therefore preventable. Jane Brett By following some straight forward advice, we can ensure Editor that this type of crime keeps falling. Protecting yourself from car thieves: • Don’t leave valuables on show. • Don’t leave coats on show. Your Parish Councillors • Make sure your car is locked. Alan Brett (Chairman) 576108 • Activate security devices. [email protected] • Always park your car in a safe, well lit, place. Alan Taylor (Vice Chairman) 575544 • Never leave your keys in any place within your home that [email protected] could be reached through the letterbox on your front door. Richard Balment 573625 Extra Care on Cold & Frosty Mornings: [email protected] • Never leave keys in the ignition and doors unlocked when Ken Butler 433168 your car is unattended. [email protected] • Allow an extra few minutes to defrost and stay with the John Cantrell 422107 vehicle while it warms up. [email protected] • Ensure your view is completely clear before moving off. Geoff Cooper 574878 In a situation where a driver has left a vehicle unattended, [email protected] insurers may argue that reasonable care has not been taken. Sue Frith 573802 This invalidates an insurance claim. [email protected] For more crime prevention advice www.cheshire.police.uk Nathan Gabbott 573335 [email protected] Annual Parish Meeting – Tuesday 19th March 2019 Carole Harvey 573576 Every year the Parish Council holds an Annual Parish Meeting [email protected] where all Rainow Residents are welcome to come and raise Mary Marsh 573508 any points concerning them and bring up any suggestions [email protected] they may have which could enhance the village. A. Louise Moskowitz 574929 It is important that we know YOUR VIEWS so that we can act [email protected] on YOUR BEHALF so please do come along. Louise Pickford 575144 [email protected] Sarah Giller (Clerk) 850532 Future Meetings and Dates for your diary [email protected] Cheshire East Councillor: 15th January 2019 19th February 2019 Hilda Gaddum 01260 252456 19th March 2019 (7 pm) - followed by the Annual Parish Meeting 16th April 2019 Editorial Team for this issue: 21st May 2019 - Annual General Meeting Jane Brett Bob Langstaff Jim Kennelly All Meetings commence at 8.00 p.m. unless otherwise stated Louise Leigh Pat Mellish Raph Murray and are advertised on the notice boards and website. Design by Mel Wilcox (01625 576182) “Items included in the Raven do not represent the views of the Parish Council”. 3 Raven Magazine 45 2/12/18 17:53 Page 4 he NSPCC is here to fight for every childhood. That’s why we help Tchildren who’ve been abused to rebuild their lives; we protect those at risk and find the best ways of preventing abuse from happening. But we would simply not be able to do this without our supporters like you, helping us to change young lives. In 2017/18 our volunteers and staff delivered Speak out. Stay safe assemblies and workshops in 162 schools and spoke to 35,335 children in Cheshire about their right to be happy and safe. In 2017/18 our Childline volunteers delivered almost 280,000 counselling sessions to children and young people across the UK on the phone and online. Based on the population of Cheshire we can estimate that our volunteers delivered around 4,200 counselling sessions to children living in Cheshire last year. Any child or young person in need of advice and support can contact Childline on 0800 1111. In 2017/18 the NSPCC helpline responded to 141 calls and emails from Cheshire about advice on keeping children safe and 982 referrals were made from the helpline to local agencies such as the police and children’s services. If you have concerns about a child, our Helpline is open 24/7 on 0808 8005000.