Once again, Maurice Lea Park plays host to the South Derbyshire Festival of Leisure this coming weekend.
The event takes place between 12.30pm and 5pm on Saturday 29th June and Sunday 30th June.
With many events and stalls suitable for the whole family it promises to be a great event again.
Please see below link which includes a program of events.
According to the latest weather reports, it should be a decent weekend so hope it is well supported and everyone has a good time.
http://www.south-derbys.gov.uk/community_and_living/community_events/festival_of_leisure/default.asp
Thursday, 27 June 2013
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Official Unveiling of the Outdoor Gym Equipment - Maurice Lea Park
On Thursday 20th June, Cllr Rhind and myself were fortunate to attend the unveiling of the new outdoor gym equipment at Maurice Lea Park.
Representatives of the council, including those closest to the project joined the Chair of the Council - Ann Hood and her consort Frank, our local PCSOs, members of walking and health referral groups and ourselves. We were shown 4 pieces of the equipment, told how to use them and also given the chance to try them out.
Before the tour started the background of the project was explained. The project was funded using a grant and is a pilot project which, if successful, will be expanded to other areas.
The equipment tendering process was carefully considered with input invited groups with an interest in health & well-being. This included trying out equipment already installed in other areas. A display also featured at the Healthier South Derbyshire day in March with the public invited to make comment.
The 6 pieces of equipment are spread out through the park so it encourages a circuit based approach and makes it less likely for people to congregate around.
The equipment is aimed at everybody over the age of 12 and some of the equipment is suitable for use by wheelchair users. Each piece of equipment has instructions on and shows the parts of the body worked during the exercise and how long is recommended for each level of user.
The initial response has been very positive with the equipment being very well by young and old including people recovering from illness.
There have been positive comments on social media and the Burton Mail has featured the equipment 3 times, including an article featuring our own thoughts and aspirations - see below:
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/New-gym-gear-could-deter-nefarious-behaviour-in-the-park-20130618122917.htm
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Chairman-is-a-real-outdoor-gym-bunny-20130621112448.htm
Representatives of the council, including those closest to the project joined the Chair of the Council - Ann Hood and her consort Frank, our local PCSOs, members of walking and health referral groups and ourselves. We were shown 4 pieces of the equipment, told how to use them and also given the chance to try them out.
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| SDDC Chair Ann Hood Looks on as consort Frank Hood is shown how to use one piece of equipment by Physical Activities Officer Lewis Adams |
Before the tour started the background of the project was explained. The project was funded using a grant and is a pilot project which, if successful, will be expanded to other areas.
The equipment tendering process was carefully considered with input invited groups with an interest in health & well-being. This included trying out equipment already installed in other areas. A display also featured at the Healthier South Derbyshire day in March with the public invited to make comment.
The 6 pieces of equipment are spread out through the park so it encourages a circuit based approach and makes it less likely for people to congregate around.
The equipment is aimed at everybody over the age of 12 and some of the equipment is suitable for use by wheelchair users. Each piece of equipment has instructions on and shows the parts of the body worked during the exercise and how long is recommended for each level of user.
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| Shoulder exercise wheels feature lower wheels for wheelchair users |
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| Instructions on all equipment |
The initial response has been very positive with the equipment being very well by young and old including people recovering from illness.
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| Staff, Police and Councillors alike enjoy the leg twister |
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| The Rower |
There have been positive comments on social media and the Burton Mail has featured the equipment 3 times, including an article featuring our own thoughts and aspirations - see below:
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/New-gym-gear-could-deter-nefarious-behaviour-in-the-park-20130618122917.htm
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Chairman-is-a-real-outdoor-gym-bunny-20130621112448.htm
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
More on the Big Scoop
As part of the ongoing initiative to improve the control of dog fouling, SDDC recently announced that it was in partnership with The Big Scoop and Keep Britain Tidy.
This Friday 14 June, 2013 the Safer Neighbourhood Warden team is going to be in action clearing up irresponsible dog owners’ mess.
The team will be using some free equipment which has come from The Dogs’ Trust as part of its Big Scoop campaign.
They are planning to be at Woodville Rec, the Highgrove estate off Brunel Way in Church Gresley and clearing the “jitty” between Pennine Way School and the cemetery during the day.
This Friday 14 June, 2013 the Safer Neighbourhood Warden team is going to be in action clearing up irresponsible dog owners’ mess.
The team will be using some free equipment which has come from The Dogs’ Trust as part of its Big Scoop campaign.
They are planning to be at Woodville Rec, the Highgrove estate off Brunel Way in Church Gresley and clearing the “jitty” between Pennine Way School and the cemetery during the day.
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
New Gym Equipment in Maurice Lea Park
As some of you may have already spotted there has been some new equipment installed in Maurice Lea Park.
This will be officially unveiled over the next couple of weeks and some information with how best to use the equipment will be displayed too.
The concept of adult outdoor gym equipment is popular on the continent and is gradually increasing in popularity here. The equipment was selected following trials by walking and fitness groups on different equipment throughout the region and also a display at the Healthier South Derbyshire event.
This pilot scheme was paid for by external funding and if successful could be extended in other areas.
As well as encouraging adults to partake in physical exercise some areas have also noted a decrease in anti-social behaviour due to increased park usage. Having only been installed on Friday 7th the new equipment was proving popular over the following weekend.
This will be officially unveiled over the next couple of weeks and some information with how best to use the equipment will be displayed too.
The concept of adult outdoor gym equipment is popular on the continent and is gradually increasing in popularity here. The equipment was selected following trials by walking and fitness groups on different equipment throughout the region and also a display at the Healthier South Derbyshire event.
This pilot scheme was paid for by external funding and if successful could be extended in other areas.
Friday, 7 June 2013
Getting behind the scenes - and the dirt
Some of the key issues within the ward over recent times have been related to fly-tipping, littering and dog fouling. These are issues we are keen to see minimised and we can have an effect on this.
What we are striving for is a proactive approach that will have sustainable actions rather than short term measures.
We have been working with the council to ensure that common areas are identified and action is taken. Examples of this have been included in the blog.
One of the latest developments was a morning behind the scenes to see how our safer neighbourhood wardens work. I am very grateful to SDDC for allowing me to spend a morning with one of the wardens. It gave me a good insight in a brief window to see some of the work done and also a chance to discuss ideas and give feedback from observations. These observations have been passed on to the head of service for Housing and Community Services and any response will be further communicated.
In the one morning alone the following types of activities were observed:
What we are striving for is a proactive approach that will have sustainable actions rather than short term measures.
We have been working with the council to ensure that common areas are identified and action is taken. Examples of this have been included in the blog.
One of the latest developments was a morning behind the scenes to see how our safer neighbourhood wardens work. I am very grateful to SDDC for allowing me to spend a morning with one of the wardens. It gave me a good insight in a brief window to see some of the work done and also a chance to discuss ideas and give feedback from observations. These observations have been passed on to the head of service for Housing and Community Services and any response will be further communicated.
In the one morning alone the following types of activities were observed:
- Reports of an abandoned vehicle in Swadlincote
- Checks on the Recycling Centre on York Road for tidiness and evidence of Fly tipping.
- Checks on litter at Glamorgan Way shopping area.
- Reported Fly Tipping at Willington
- Removal of a dead animal in Willington (reported as a dog)
- Noise pollution observations in Hilton
In a further development SDDC have announced via Twitter a new dog fouling initiative. They are teaming up with @DogsTrust and @KeepBritainTidy to promote #TheBigScoop. http://www.thebigscoop.org.uk .
More details to follow.
Monthly Surgery Reminder
Our monthly surgery takes place tomorrow Saturday 8th June at York Road Methodist Church between 10 and 11am. If you would like to come and discuss anything with us, please feel welcome.
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Albert Village Lake
There has been a lot of focus lately on Albert Village Lake and issues with dog fouling and littering due to the removal of bins.
Whilst Albert Village Lake is in Leicestershire and is on land owned by the National Forest Company there have been requests for the council to sort out the mess but this can not be done.
Despite not being in our ward, it is a well used local amenity and is popular with our residents so it is worth mentioning within the blog. It is also part of the National Cycle Network that I monitor.
The National Forest Company took the decision to stop providing litter bins as they could no longer collect the rubbish. By not providing bins it was hoped that people would be encouraged to take litter home.
Sadly this is not the case and recently the problem has escalated. This is such a shame as the lake has recently has a number of new arrivals such as goslings and ducklings.
It is worth noting that a number of people have taken it upon themselves to clean the area up. I hope that the National Forest Company is grateful to these people as we all should be.
Whilst Albert Village Lake is in Leicestershire and is on land owned by the National Forest Company there have been requests for the council to sort out the mess but this can not be done.
Despite not being in our ward, it is a well used local amenity and is popular with our residents so it is worth mentioning within the blog. It is also part of the National Cycle Network that I monitor.
The National Forest Company took the decision to stop providing litter bins as they could no longer collect the rubbish. By not providing bins it was hoped that people would be encouraged to take litter home.
Sadly this is not the case and recently the problem has escalated. This is such a shame as the lake has recently has a number of new arrivals such as goslings and ducklings.
It is worth noting that a number of people have taken it upon themselves to clean the area up. I hope that the National Forest Company is grateful to these people as we all should be.
EDS Meeting
The committee cycle starts again this week with Environment & Development Services on Thursday 6th June at 6pm in the Council Chamber.
A link to all meetings can be found below:
http://south-derbys.cmis.uk.com/south-derbys/Meetings.aspx
Early warning for Area 4 Safer Neighbourhood & Area Forum Meetings:
Area 4 - Central
Swadlincote, Woodville, Church Gresley, Hartshorne
Tuesday 2nd July at Oaklands Care Village, Swadlincote
Safer Neighbourhood Meetings - 6.15 pm to 7.15 pm
Council Area Forums - 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm
A link to all meetings can be found below:
http://south-derbys.cmis.uk.com/south-derbys/Meetings.aspx
Early warning for Area 4 Safer Neighbourhood & Area Forum Meetings:
Area 4 - Central
Swadlincote, Woodville, Church Gresley, Hartshorne
Tuesday 2nd July at Oaklands Care Village, Swadlincote
Safer Neighbourhood Meetings - 6.15 pm to 7.15 pm
Council Area Forums - 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Jon Wheal attends Labour Branch Meeting
Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Burton and Uttoxeter Jon Wheale was our guest speaker at Labour Branch last night.
Jon gave us an brief introduction about his upbringing in Burton, his career in the Army, his subsequent studies in Human Rights and selection as Labour Candidate.
After a discussion on the recent County Council Elections and his campaign he answered a number of questions including subjects such as Human Rights, Immigration, Media Profile and Europe with honesty and great ability.
We are grateful for Jon and his CLP secretary Andrew Betteridge for coming and we hope he enjoyed his light South Derbyshire grilling!
Jon gave us an brief introduction about his upbringing in Burton, his career in the Army, his subsequent studies in Human Rights and selection as Labour Candidate.
After a discussion on the recent County Council Elections and his campaign he answered a number of questions including subjects such as Human Rights, Immigration, Media Profile and Europe with honesty and great ability.
We are grateful for Jon and his CLP secretary Andrew Betteridge for coming and we hope he enjoyed his light South Derbyshire grilling!
Review of Civic Council
Last Thursday (30th May) saw councillors attend the annual Civic Council in the Town Hall. The Civic Council is the ceremony where the new Chair and vice-chair are selected and the charities announced.
Last years Chair was Cllr Mick Bale who represents Hilton Ward. His chosen charities were the British Heart Foundation and The Land Girls Tribute. Cllr Bale was a popular choice and was selected by both sides of the chamber and was a very able and popular chairman.
This years Chair is Cllr Ann Hood from the Willington & Findern Ward. Her chosen charities are The Royal National Lifeboat Association and the amputee department of the Royal Derby Hospital. We wish her all the best.
Below is a story from the Burton Mail relating to the event. There are 2 key points from the meeting that are not captured and these are:
1: The Labour group nominated Cllr Sean Bambrick as Vice-Chair. A very popular and hard working local councillor, Sean was being considered for Chair before the council changed control. A vote followed and Cllr Murray was voted in as vice chair by a small margin.
2: The local Air Training Corps Squadron (1211) also won a Merit of Honour award - the first of it's kind. This is the latest honour for the squadron and follows those such as the Derbyshire Young Achiever award. As a former cadet I was extremely pleased to see this recognition and encourage young people to consider joining the ATC.
Another point not mentioned in the report below, but in a separate article was the call to support local teenage swimmer Lewis White in his attempts to go to Rio 2016 Paralympics. Lewis won an award at the South Derbyshire Sports awards last year and those attending were shown a video of his progress. We wish Lewis all the best and would love to see him in the Rio team.
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/South-Derbyshires-first-citizen-takes-on-her-chains-20130531121034.htm
Last years Chair was Cllr Mick Bale who represents Hilton Ward. His chosen charities were the British Heart Foundation and The Land Girls Tribute. Cllr Bale was a popular choice and was selected by both sides of the chamber and was a very able and popular chairman.
This years Chair is Cllr Ann Hood from the Willington & Findern Ward. Her chosen charities are The Royal National Lifeboat Association and the amputee department of the Royal Derby Hospital. We wish her all the best.
Below is a story from the Burton Mail relating to the event. There are 2 key points from the meeting that are not captured and these are:
1: The Labour group nominated Cllr Sean Bambrick as Vice-Chair. A very popular and hard working local councillor, Sean was being considered for Chair before the council changed control. A vote followed and Cllr Murray was voted in as vice chair by a small margin.
2: The local Air Training Corps Squadron (1211) also won a Merit of Honour award - the first of it's kind. This is the latest honour for the squadron and follows those such as the Derbyshire Young Achiever award. As a former cadet I was extremely pleased to see this recognition and encourage young people to consider joining the ATC.
Another point not mentioned in the report below, but in a separate article was the call to support local teenage swimmer Lewis White in his attempts to go to Rio 2016 Paralympics. Lewis won an award at the South Derbyshire Sports awards last year and those attending were shown a video of his progress. We wish Lewis all the best and would love to see him in the Rio team.
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/South-Derbyshires-first-citizen-takes-on-her-chains-20130531121034.htm
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