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PACT PRIORITIES - 24th August 2010, Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Maltby.

1. Thicket Drive Maltby, Nuisance youths drinking, littering and causing ASB on the stones near to the wood and off road motorcycles accessing the pit tip via this area.

2. Flanderwell Lane, Central Ave, Crescent East and West, The Wellway, The Woodway, Fleming Way. Nuisance Motorcycling, Drug dealing, Anti Social Behaviour and Criminal Damage.

3. Maltby Crags. Underage drinking, littering and Environmental damage. 

The next PACT meeting will be held on Tuesday 21st September with the Area Assembly meeting at Bramley Parish Hall, Cross Street, Bramley.

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Inspire Services and Funders in the Area with YOUR Community Group Priorities

Wentworth Valley Area Assembly and Maltby Town Council are holding a series of workshops for Community groups or those wishing to form or join a group in the Maltby area. All workshops are held at 6pm at the Edward Dunn.

The first workshop is on 1^st Session 16^th September- where you can come and meet service providers in your area one-to-one in a ‘speed dating’ style- where you get 5 minutes per conversation. Service providers include Police, Maltby Academy, Voluntary Action Rotherham, Probation Service, Youth Services, Groundwork, Fire service, Rotherfed and Sports Development.

The second workshop is on the 7^th October 6pm-8pm - This is a ‘meet the funder’ workshop –funders currently confirmed are South Yorkshire Community Foundation, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Humberside Learning Consortium and Hargreaves. You will find out what funds are available and how to apply for them.

21^st October 6pm-8pm- This workshop will be to discuss community group priorities and feedback from the previous sessions.

Further dates booked are 18^th November and 2^nd December –these may focus on writing funding applications or on a specific area community groups may be interested in – i.e. how to set up a youth group/ environmental project.

We welcome any community group in the Maltby area to attend as many workshops as they can. We would also welcome anyone who would like to join a community group or is interested in setting one up. Please contact Wentworth Valley Area Assembly to book your place on 01709 334743 or wentworth.valley@rotherham.gov.uk. __________________________________________________________________________

District Commanders Commendation Award to the Wentworth Valley Neighbourhood Action Group for:-

‘In July 2009 the Wickersley area was identified through public consultation as a neighbourhood action group priority. Specific issues and areas of concern were identified as part of an Impact Survey. The results of this survey were used to formulate an action plan with the aims of addressing these primary concerns and issues. High on the list was anti-social behaviour involving young people. The Neighbourhood Action Group met each month to plan and direct initiatives and activity in the area.

Since the original survey you have worked extremely hard as partners to provide a greater visible presence, targeted detached youth work, better youth provision and to reassure the community. You have worked with the local Neighbourhood Watch and supported the formation of the Wickersley Parish Plan. You have provided a regular presence for businesses on the Tanyard and have provided monthly police surgeries in community buildings and ensured that all local residents and business owners have received information regarding your work.

This has been a while team approach and I would like to formally recognise your hard work and contributions in making Wickersley a safer and more enjoyable place to live. Very Well Done.’ signed Richard Tweed T/Chief Superintendent.

(Left to right) Pictured in the photo is Superintendent Andrew D Parker presenting the Award to Sarah Currer Area Partnership Manager on behalf on the Neighbourhood Action Group, also PC Craig Dyson, Lynne Rowan (2010 Neighbourhood Manager) Sgt Suzanne Snowdon, Cllr Rushford, Cllr Ellis, Nicola Hacking Community Involvement Officer and Insp Richard Scholey.

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On Saturday 4th September 10am-1pm Groundwork Dearne Valley and Living Streets will be holding a Community Clean up day with the China Town TARA.

To see this poster in more details click here (285 KB)

Birks Holt Residents Association General Meeting

To Decide the Future of the Community House!!

Wednesday 8th September 2010 at 7 pm. Cherry Tree Community House, 23 Lee Croft.

All Residents Welcome

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VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM 

As a Voluntary or Community Group or organisation who has had support or information from Voluntary Action Rotherham  in the past  I'm sure you will want to show your support by becoming a member.

Voluntary Action Rotherham supports its members by providing them with a range of services and by acting as a voice for the local voluntary and community sector. It also helps people to volunteer across Rotherham and provides support and advice to local groups and organisations.

There are a range of benefits the Voluntary Action Rotherham members can access including:

• A FREE weekly e-bulletin which includes relevant information, news and funding opportunities
• FREE copies of the Voluntary Action Rotherham Newsletter
• FREE Support with representation and consultation
• FREE publicity opportunities via the Voluntary Action Rotherham Website and e-bulletin
• Advice, support and services, for example Human resources, Community Accountancy and Volunteers
• FREE Job advertising
• Discounts on Room Hire and photocopying/ printing costs
• Representation of your views to regional bodies

Voluntary Action Rotherham is a membership organisation and we would not exist without their support.  Membership is FREE and easy to access; all you need to do to become a member is either click on the link HERE or Click on the link to fill in the the membership application form (779 Kb) and return by email

If you have any queries or questions about Voluntary Action Rotherham or its membership then please do not hesitate to contact by phone or e-mail in the first instance.

We look forward to receiving your completed membership form soon. __________________________________________________________________

The Wildlife Trusts Rotherham & Sheffield

Over the summer holidays, the Wildlife Trust will be running a selection of different nature & craft activities on our Urban Nature Reserves across Sheffield and Rotherham.  Activities include kite making, looking at the transformation of larvae into insects, making scarecrows, listening out for bats, and pond-dipping.  Some activities will be repeated on different nature reserves, but come along to as many as you like to see all the different reserves.

 Click here (289 kb) for further information.

2010 Mega Active Summer Brochure is now available

To view the full brochure click here (5.35MB)

 This is a notice for the Wentworth Valley Area Assembly Area.

To see the Poster  click here (166 KB)                        

Fire Service Public Consultation

A three-month public consultation is now under way, which is seeking the views of local people like you on the future of South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue. Like most other public sector organisations, SYFR expects to lose a significant amount of its Government funding over the coming years. They are asking for your views on some key issues around how they can continue to provide the high standard of services people expect, but with reduced money available.

Or  Click here (1.40 MB) for further information.

Maltby Leisure Centre

FREE ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS

For more information  click here (27 KB)                         

Wheelie Bin Advice

This leaflet has been produced in partnership due to the large amount of wheelie bin fires aound Maltby Model Village.

Click here (256 KB) for further information

S.W.A.P

(supporting Women with alcohol problems)

SWAP is open to women who experience problems through alcohol misuse and it offers confidential help and support and the opportunity to speak with someone who has been in a similar situation..

For more information    click here (35kb)                                                                     

Outdoor Explorers

For Young People Aged 11 -15 years

Activities range from fun environmental pursuits, conservation activities to improve the parks, fire lighting, shelter building and arts and crafts activities.

Coronation Park, Muglet Lane, Maltby, S66 7NB

15th May           1pm - 4pm

12th June          1pm - 4pm

17th July           1pm - 4pm

14th August       1pm - 4pm

 4th September   11am - 4pm (meet at St. Bartholomew's Church, Church Lane, Maltby, S66 8JB)

For further information contact Green Spaces on 01709 822453.

For the full poster   click here (636 KB)

 Bramley Parish Carnival Day

Saturday 4th September 2010

Includes: Street Parade, Carnival Queen, Stalls, rides, entertainment, Stunt Show, Arts & Crafts and lots lots more.

For further details and applying for a pitch contact the Events Organiser on 01709 544424.

Come along and meet the Area Assembly team!

Streetpride Devolved Budget

Streetpride are now taking applications to apply for funding from their Devolved Budget.  Please click on the following links below for full details:-

Streetpride background information sheet (29 Kb)

Streetpride information letter  (19 Kb)

Streetpride indicative suggestion list  (12 Kb)

Streetpride Devolved Budget application form  (34 Kb)

The Wentworth Valley Area Assembly Team are asking community members where they would like CCTV cameras installing to help fight crime and anti-social behaviour in their area. The team, along with Police, would like communities to identify where they think they would be best placed.

To request the camera please  click here (19 Kb) to complete the form. All applications will be submitted to a panel for final decision, chaired by the Area Assembly Chair. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their recommendation.

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact the Area Assembly team.

Please  click here (1761 Kb) to view September's copy of the Rotherham News which includes the Annual report for Wentworth Valley area. 

DEVOLVED BUDGET - COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING  

If you would like to find out more details of the community projects funded through the devolved budget please  click here (45 Kb)