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Welcome to the July edition of the Dalton and Thrybergh Ward bulletin.
Bringing you the latest news, updates, and information from Dalton, Dalton Magna, East Herringthorpe and Thrybergh.
July 2022
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 Join us on Saturday 13th August for a Discovery Day at Thrybergh Country Park and find out what the park has to offer.
Meet the rangers, take part in outdoor activities and learn about the park, wildlife and volunteering. Experience first-hand what it is like to be a ranger and have a go at meadow management, birdbox making and bug hotel installation.
The day runs from 10am until 1pm and everyone is welcome!
Anyone wishing to attend should park and meet at the caravan site carpark at 10am. Parking is free and light refreshments will be provided.
Come along, have fun and discover how you can get involved.
To find out more information about the day, please email your local Neighbourhood Coordinator Jo Talbot.
Water safety
As the UK experiences some of the hottest temperatures on record, we wanted to highlight the dangers of open water.
Strong hidden currents, debris under the water and cold temperatures can hinder your swimming abilities - posing a serious risk to life.
Do not enter or swim in open water, even if it looks calm. We are encouraging people to share the dangers with family and friends. You can find more information at the following link about staying safe.
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Thrybergh young people showcase talents
As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Thrybergh Parish Council held an art competition for local school children, who took to their sketch pads and easels to showcase their talents.
There were 316 entries in total, with children from Thrybergh Academy, Thrybergh Primary, Thrybergh Fullerton and Thrybergh St Gerard's all taking part.
Artwork was displayed in the Parish Hall and entries were judged by the Thrybergh Art Group, who run weekly art sessions at the hall. There were three categories: 5 years and under, 6 to 11 years and 12 to 16 years.
Winners of each of the categories won a drawing set and a commemorative mug, with all entrants receiving a Jubilee pen.
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Seated exercise classes
Dalton Parish Council are offering free seated exercise classes. Run by Active Regen, the sessions will provide seated exercises suitable for all abilities.
Participants can choose to do as little or as much as they like, and everyone is welcome. Hot drinks and biscuits are also included.
- When: Starting Monday 5th September
- Time: 10am until 11.30am
- Where: Dalton Parish Hall
Anyone wishing to find out more about the sessions can contact Dalton Parish Council.
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This summer, children aged 4-11 can visit Rotherham libraries to meet the Gadgeteers and to get involved in a science and innovation themed Summer Reading Challenge.
Through taking part in the Challenge, with free materials from our libraries and online via the Challenge website, children will be able to join six fictional Gadgeteers. The characters – brought to life by children’s writer and illustrator Julian Beresford – use their curiosity and wonder to understand the science behind a whole range of interests, from fashion and technology to cooking and music.
Through an exciting book collection and accompanying activities, the Gadgeteers will help to spark children’s curiosity about the world around them, and encourage them to feed their imagination over the summer holiday. They will be boggled by brilliant facts, gaze at the stars, and be inspired by tales of creativity and invention. With plenty of great options across picture books, early readers and middle grade books, there’s lots to keep children busy.
To find out more about the planned activities, please contact your local library. We’ve got 15 libraries across Rotherham.
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Go for garden glory!
There is still time to enter the annual Rotherham in Bloom Garden Competition. The competition is open to both council and non-council tenants, with the chance to win £100 in garden vouchers.
This years’ categories are: best garden, best young gardener (0-18), best pots, planters and hanging baskets, best vegetable patch and best wildlife or sustainable garden.
Entries close Sunday 7th August and you can enter the competition at Garden Competition – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Good luck!
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Work support available
Working Win is a free service that supports people who have a health condition and are struggling in work. They work with individuals to build on strengths and help them to feel supported in their role. The service provides free one-to-one support and access to advice and information from work and wellbeing coaches.
If you or anyone you know is aged 18 years and over with a health condition, who wants to work or is struggling in work, accessing the service is simple. You can refer yourself or someone else by visiting www.workingwinreferrals.co.uk, and this service is open for referrals until the end of September.
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 The Community Leadership Fund is a small budget, approved by the Council, that each Elected Councillor within the ward receives.
Councillors decide how to spend their fund locally in-line with ward priorities. The fund is open to community groups and organisations delivering projects and activities within the ward.
To be considered projects and activities must:
- Be delivered by a group or organisation
- Be for the purpose of ongoing activities or running costs
- Support the delivery of ward priorities
- Benefit local people or community.
How can I apply?
To apply or find out more information, please contact your local ward councillors. Contact details can be found at the bottom of the bulletin.
Please note, budgets cannot support political or religious activities, individuals, capital costs, retrospective activity or anything that would be unlawful for the Council to support.
Bogus callers
Following recent reports of bogus callers, we wanted to share some guidance on staying safe. Scammers and fraudsters may get in touch by phone, online, post or in-person, claiming to be from, or acting on-behalf of the Council or a partner.
Taking these simple measures can help prevent fraud and keep you and your loved ones safe:
- If you are in doubt about a phone call hang up
- If you are in doubt about an email or information on a website, ignore it and don’t click any links
- If you are in doubt about a house call, ask for ID before letting anyone into your home, and if in doubt refuse entry. All genuine Rotherham Council staff and partners carry ID
- Never give your bank details to someone you’re not sure about.
Citizen Advice offer guidance on recognising scams and what to do if you think you have spotted a scam, been a victim and how to protect yourself. You can find out more by visiting their website at Citizens Advice consumer scams.
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Community groups and dates for the diary
- The Federation Bingo Group are looking for new members. The group meet at 5.30pm on a Monday at Thrybergh Parish Hall. Anyone interested in joining can just turn up half an hour before and will be made to feel welcome
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) youth club at Dalton Parish Hall. Sessions are ongoing and usually run Thursdays 5pm until 7pm. For more information, please email youthclub@gmail.com
- The Friends of Green Spaces Group hold weekly coffee mornings at Warreners Neighbourhood Centre, Warreners Drive, Thrybergh. They are friendly, free to attend and run from 10am to 12 noon
- Members of Leverton Way Community Centre are inviting local residents in Dalton to come along to the centre and find out what the group has to offer. They currently meet twice a week on a Tuesday morning and a Friday lunchtime
Councillors advice surgeries
Councillor Joanna Baker-Rogers holds monthly surgeries in Dalton and Thrybergh. The next surgery dates are:
- Tuesday 9th August, 11am to 12.30pm at Dalton Parish Hall, Doncaster Road, Dalton S65 3EW
- Monday 12th September, 3.30pm to 5pm at Thrybergh Parish Hall, Park Lane, Thrybergh S65 4BP.
For further details, please email joanna.baker-rogers@rotherham.gov.uk or telephone 01709 807943.
Councillor Michael Bennett-Sylvester holds regular surgeries at the following locations:
- Every Monday 5pm to 7pm at Thrybergh Parish Hall, Park Lane, Thrybergh S65 4BP
- Every Wednesday 6pm to 8pm at High Greave Neighbourhood Centre, High Greave Place, East Herringthorpe S65 3PH
- Every Saturday 9am to 11am at Dalton Parish Hall, Doncaster Road, Dalton S65 3EW.
For further details, please email michael.sylvester@rotherham.gov.uk or telephone 01709 807944.
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Councillors for Dalton and Thrybergh ward
Contact your local Neighbourhoods Team
Jo Talbot
Neighbourhood Coordinator for Dalton and Thrybergh ward
Email: joanna.talbot@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 01709 807892
Nicola Hacking
Senior Neighbourhood Coordinator for North Rotherham
Email: nicola.hacking@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 01709 254376
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