Parish NEWS Coronavirus Leads to the Cancellation of Key Parish Events Popular events have had to be curtailed following Government restrictions, necessary due to the virus The beginning of the year saw the ending able start again. Keep a look out on the parish of the first phase of Brexit and most people council’s website and facebook page for news breathed a sigh of relief. However, that seems on these. almost a long time ago now, because the remainder of the year has been dominated by the Details of the various activities available at the coronavirus. This virus is the biggest threat parish hall, including contacts for bookings, are to our lifestyles since the second World War. included on page 6 of this newsletter. Rates for Everyone is having to adapt to ensure as far as the use of the parish hall have been kept at possible we can stay safe. But, by doing so, this 2019/20 levels. is having a major impact on individuals’ and businesses’ livelihoods. At the time of drafting this newsletter, all parish council facilities were open. Demand Government restrictions relating to the for allotment plots has soared during the coronavirus meant that planned celebrations lockdown. Unfortunately, we cannot at this earlier in the year relating to VE Day 75 (May) time satisfy the level of demand and there is and Yorkshire Day (August) had to be cancelled. currently a lengthy waiting list (parishioners These should have been significant events in can still add their names to the waiting list this year’s calendar but sadly and inevitably by contacting the parish council). The BMX they had to be withdrawn. track and Holly Bush Park continue to be very popular after ongoing maintenance has kept And now, it is with a great deal of regret and them in tip-top condition during this period. In this issue . sadness that the parish council has had to Parish Council Information p2 cancel two traditionally very popular Autumn On a more positive note, the parish council parish events. These are the Annual Over 60s unanimously agreed in late Spring to give £500 Councillors’ Contacts p2 party, usually held in November, and annual to the Cortonwood Comeback Centre to help Annual Report 2019/20 p3 Christmas Carol Concert, normally performed to the centre continue provide support to the Parish Facilities & Accounts p4 by the parish’s school-children in December. vulnerable and isolated residents during Restrictions on community facilities also mean the peak of the lockdown period. Donations Use of Parish Hall Increase p4 the parish council will be unable to provide any have also been made by the parish council to Decisions Made in 2019/20 p5 post-Remembrance Service refreshments in Rotherham Holiday Aid, the Mayor of Parish Hall Regular Activities p6 the parish hall. Rotherham Council’s charity and the Royal British Legion, all of which provide support to Park Areas p7 After the parish hall was closed for most of the families across the area. Allotment News 2020 p7 Summer, some activities have recently been Key Events Curtailed p8 able to re-commence in it, including cardio The parish council’s priority for 2021 will be Donations to Local Causes p8 fitness and cabalesque dance classes and to help everyone living in the parish as much Slimming World. Other classes, enjoyed in as it possibly can to get through this period as Thanks to Volunteers p8 particular by more senior citizens, such as positively as they can. Let’s hope this can start tea dancing, sequence dancing and indoor with a good end to the year. bowling, remain unsure when they will be News & Events Around Brampton Bierlow OCTOBER 2020 Parish Parish Parish Council Councillors Councillors’ Information Details Update Parishioners can find more information on the parish council’s facilities, its accounts & other records, & the The parish council is now once There has been just one again at full establishment. decisions it makes through the parish council’s website change on the parish & by ‘liking’ its facebook page. Retiring Chair council this year. Frank Hodgkiss Meeting details and other updates are posted on a regular basis, and by 01226 755633 Former Councillor Jayne Andrews checking the website and facebook pages residents can keep up to date resigned from the parish council to with all developments. Incoming Chair be able to focus on her many other Mrs Maureen Oliver priorities. Jayne’s former colleagues In particular, by using the website, residents can: 01226 340441 gave her their best wishes when she left in March 2020, after she • See details of all parish council facilities available for use Vice Chair had served almost five years on the • See a full calendar of activities at the parish hall Mr Symon Senior council. 07453 656 029 • Rent the parish hall for any special events Due to the coronavirus, the parish council had been unable to co-opt a • Get latest news and details of upcoming events Councillors member onto the council to replace Richard Oliver Jayne until recently, when Wayne • See parish council meeting agendas and minutes 01226 340441 Martin joined the council. Wayne • See details and contact information for local parish councillors has spent his entire life in the parish Mrs Susan Gawthrope and is well known. He is passionate • View annual accounts and parish newsletters, 01226 752513 about the parish and decided to as well as much more. apply for the position when it Mrs Janet Watson became vacant, in order to give There is also a facility on the website to contact the parish council. 01226 758500 some of his time back to helping the community he grew up in. The parish council welcomes any comments on the website and/or Mrs Sharon Balint facebook page, or any other issues important to parishioners. Please 07751 408 045 Wayne Martin, who joined the bookmark both to ensure you keep up-to-date with parish council parish council in October 2020. information or to contact the parish council. Mr Gareth Griffiths 07856 488 215 Contacting the Parish Council The Public can contact the parish council in various ways. Residents can Mr Robert Tudor visit the parish hall in person; it is open on most days during the week 01709 760852 (although this is more limited currently due to the coronavirus), or use any of the following options: Ms Helen Armatage 07788 244 578 www.bramptonbierlow-pc.gov.uk Facebook: Brampton Bierlow Parish Council Mr Wayne Martin Email: [email protected] 01226 757315 Tel: 01226 752280 • Parish Clerk Colin Earl Brampton Bierlow Parish Hall: 01226 752280 email: bramptonbierlowpc@ Parish Council btinternet.com www.bramptonbierlow-pc.gov.uk FULLY LICENSED FUNCTION Facebook: & MEETING ROOMS FOR HIRE Brampton Bierlow Parish Council Brampton Bierlow Parish Hall is available for a range of social & community functions. The Hall comprises a large dance / meeting area, stage, separate meeting rooms, kitchen, toilets, access and facilities for disabled persons. It has both a car park & protected Children’s play area adjacent to the Hall. On Fridays and Saturdays the Hall is available for a range of Designed & Produced by Chameleon, Worksop social functions with bar facilities available. S81 8HT Articles & Advertising: 07876 352209 email: [email protected] During the week the hall is available for a range of social and © Brampton Bierlow Parish Council. community activities, training sessions and meetings. No part of this publication may be copied or A member of the parish council staff is in attendance at all times when the Hall is in use reproduced without the written consent of the publisher & the Parish Council. For booking and general enquires Tel: 01226 752280 All information and advertising does not imply email: www.bramptonbierlow-pc.gov.uk or enquire at the Hall any endorsements from ourselves and any views are entirely from individuals. E&OE Please check with the parish council for the latest Covid-19 information 2 The Chairman’s Annual Report for 2019/20 Any annual report produced this year must be in the context of the current global coronavirus pandemic. The virus is profoundly affecting how each and every one of us is currently managing, as individuals and as communities. I shall say a little more about this later. The Parish Hall on Knollbeck Lane an excellent facility. The relation- a Christmas tree for display in the and Brought up in Brampton. The continued to be the focal point ship between the parish council village. website and facebook pages are for the parish in 2019/20. There and the football club is financially being used increasingly by parish- was an 11% increase in monthly beneficial to parishioners; it saves The remembrance parade was ioners and others to get in touch usage of the hall during 2019/20. the parish £1,000 per year and again very well attended. The with the parish council. As a result, This was pleasing and tells us that is one of the reasons the parish parade and service provided a the parish council is now more parishioners and users value the council was able to declare a 0% touching memorial to those who transparent and accessible. improvements made and the re- increase in council tax for 2020/21. made the ultimate sacrifice to their sulting overall quality of the venue. country and their parish. We are all currently experienc- After Public representations about ing the most exceptional of times. The hall was used for many regular the erection of fencing around The Over 60s annual party was The national lockdown profoundly activities during the week the pitch and the resulting loss of again extremely popular, with affected almost everyone.