South Derbyshire "Day" 2015 will take place on 17th March 2015 (Tuesday) and the theme will be related to the districts volunteers.
The event takes place as usual at the home of Derby County Football Club - The Ipro Stadium (Pride Park) during their game against Middlesborough. As stated above this is a midweek game as opposed to a Saturday game.
For more details, including ticket information, please see the following link.
http://www.south-derbys.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/council_news/february/news_items/volunteers_are_the_stars_of_this_years_south_derbyshire_day.asp
Friday, 20 February 2015
New Dance Studio for the Mini-Stars
Church Gresley based Nikita's Mini Stars will be moving to new premises in Swadlincote from this Saturday. There will be an opening event on Saturday 21st February at 11am. See details on the link below.
The Mini Stars were set up following the previous Dance group Bojangles withdrawing their satellite operation in Church Gresley at the community rooms.
Originally setting up in a room above the Rising Sun, then moving to the community rooms, Nikitas Mini Stars have grown in numbers and have performed throughout the district either at their own shows or at a variety of events such as summer fetes. Such has been their success that they have been looking for their own studio to expand the types of classes offered.
Ideally the Mini Stars wanted to stay in Church Gresley but were unable to find a suitable venue despite a lot of effort. This means that they are now moving to Swadlincote to the former Catchet restaurant near the bus station at the entrance to the town centre.
Although it is sad to see them leave Church Gresley they remain close by in Swadlincote and we wish them all the best with the new studio.
http://www.south-derbys.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/council_news/february/news_items/new_dance_school_and_hair_salon_a_perfect_match.asp
The Mini Stars were set up following the previous Dance group Bojangles withdrawing their satellite operation in Church Gresley at the community rooms.
Originally setting up in a room above the Rising Sun, then moving to the community rooms, Nikitas Mini Stars have grown in numbers and have performed throughout the district either at their own shows or at a variety of events such as summer fetes. Such has been their success that they have been looking for their own studio to expand the types of classes offered.
Ideally the Mini Stars wanted to stay in Church Gresley but were unable to find a suitable venue despite a lot of effort. This means that they are now moving to Swadlincote to the former Catchet restaurant near the bus station at the entrance to the town centre.
Although it is sad to see them leave Church Gresley they remain close by in Swadlincote and we wish them all the best with the new studio.
http://www.south-derbys.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/council_news/february/news_items/new_dance_school_and_hair_salon_a_perfect_match.asp
Thursday, 19 February 2015
Neighbourhood Watch Scheme on Castleton Park
Due to an unfortunate increase in crime in the Castleton Park area, a group of residents are in the process of setting up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.
The crimes are mainly vehicle related and patrols have been increased by the local Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Anybody interested in joining the scheme, or those with experience of Neighbourhood Watch schemes who have advice to offer can contact the scheme co-ordinator on
The crimes are mainly vehicle related and patrols have been increased by the local Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Anybody interested in joining the scheme, or those with experience of Neighbourhood Watch schemes who have advice to offer can contact the scheme co-ordinator on
Alternatively there is a page on Facebook - search Castleton Park NWS.
More updates will appear here as the group takes shape and starts meeting.
Surgery this Saturday
Our monthly surgery takes place this Saturday 21st February at York Road Methodist Church.
This is a week later than normal due to the church coffee morning being delayed due to a visiting choir group. We prefer the surgery to take place during the coffee morning to make us more accessible to residents, though we can still deal with issues in confidence if required.
All are welcome as always.
This is a week later than normal due to the church coffee morning being delayed due to a visiting choir group. We prefer the surgery to take place during the coffee morning to make us more accessible to residents, though we can still deal with issues in confidence if required.
All are welcome as always.
Saturday, 14 February 2015
Gresley FC in the Community
Our blog often highlights the work of community groups within the ward and the latest of these is Gresley FC. Formed following the sad demise of Gresley Rovers, Gresley FC currently play in the 8th level of the Football pyramid in the Evo-Stick Northern Premier League Division One South.
Although the football club has been around for a long time and Gresley is a revered name in Non-League Football circles, the community is relatively new and we would like to help spread the word.
The following information explains the work of the community project and also gives contact details.
The vision of Gresley FC in the Community is simple:
To improve the lives
of people within the local community by increasing participation in sport, and
putting Gresley FC at the heart of the community
Gresley FC in the Community now offer football coaching
sessions for boys and girls aged 5-11 (School year 1-6) on Sunday mornings all
year round at Eureka Primary School, Midway.
The sessions will be 90 minutes long and will aim to
build confidence and teach new skills to children of all abilities within a fun
and safe environment. Each week there
will be a different topic to develop skills through; passing, dribbling,
shooting and finishing etc…
The sessions will cost just £4.50 each week and will be
9:00am – 10:30am.
Education &
school partnerships
On Saturday 18th April, Gresley FC in the Community will be holding the annual Community Day.
From 11:00am, boys and girls (individuals or teams) aged
between 5-11 years old will have the opportunity to play small sided games on
the pitch, along with a skills area and penalty shootout!
Although the football club has been around for a long time and Gresley is a revered name in Non-League Football circles, the community is relatively new and we would like to help spread the word.
The following information explains the work of the community project and also gives contact details.
Gresley FC in the Community (GFCITC) is the community arm
of Gresley Football club.
To do this GFCITC are constantly creating new programmes
and partnerships to engage with the South Derbyshire community to be inclusive
for all in a number of different ways.
Sunday Coaching
Club:
Eureka Primary has kindly offered the school for our use,
and sessions are open to all children, not just those who attend the school.
To book your child onto our new Sunday club or for more
info contact matt.toulson@gresleyfc.com
or on 07940 936 966.
Gresley FC in the Community coaches are able to deliver a range of fun
and exciting sessions within schools during curriculum time. The aim of this
provision is to help develop children’s skills and promote physical activity
and healthy lifestyles through differentiated sessions which meet each child’s
individual needs. These sessions can also be used to engage with children who
may not have the opportunity to take part in physical activity outside of
school, whilst also improving the confidence of all participants taking part.
The format used is dependent on the requirements of the school and can
be linked to specific sessions to incorporate topics such as generic football,
multi-skills, FUNdamentals and healthy lifestyles. The flexibility of
curriculum coaching means that it can also be used to support and enhance
existing school events such as sports days and activity weeks.
Over 50’s
Walking Football:
GFCITC have teamed up with South Derbyshire District
Council’s Village Games scheme to support the new walking football sessions in
Swadlincote.
Devised back in 2011 by the Chesterfield FC Community Trust,
walking football’s basic aim is to keep people aged over 50 involved with the
sport.
And now people living in South Derbyshire can get involved
in walking football. Between 7pm and 8pm on Mondays, weekly walking football
sessions are being held at Swadlincote’s Green Bank Leisure Centre.
GFCITC have been able offer our support to the scheme by
helping the players enter teams into future tournaments to represent the club,
and Gresley FC Chairman Barry North has kindly donated an old first team kit
for the players to use during tournaments.
Walking football at Green Bank Leisure Centre costs £3 per
session, with those planning to take part urged to wear comfortable clothes
suitable for walking around.
Community Day
2015:
On Saturday 18th April, Gresley FC in the Community will be holding the annual Community Day.
There will also lots going on off the pitch to keep you
entertained! Then after the small sided games everyone will be able to stay to
watch the 1st team’s final home game of the season vs Tividale.
There’s no additional charge to register children for the
day, other than your normal match day entry of:
Adults - £ £7
Under 12’s - £1
For more info on anything regarding Gresley FC in the
Community, please contact our Community Officer Matt Toulson:
Twitter: @GFCITC
Tel: 07940 936 966
Sunday, 1 February 2015
Lollipop Crossing Issue and feedback given to Police.
As many in the ward will be aware the lollipop crossing patrol on Church Street outside St Georges School is in danger of being removed. Following the announcement by Derbyshire County Council to remove 35 lollipop crossing patrols throughout Derbyshire and the Church Street patrol being named as one of them, a resident and concerned parent set up an e petition which very quickly gained over 200 signatures. A link can be found below:
https://www.change.org/p/south-derbyshire-council-save-the-school-crossing-patrol-at-st-george-s-church-of-england-primary-school-in-church-gresley?recruiter=72207589&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_content=forward&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition
There is now a 12 week consultation period taking place during which residents are advised to collate as much evidence as possible to justify keeping the patrol.
The County Council faces savage Government cuts of £157million over 3 years and such was the seriousness of the cuts that all patrols were in danger of being cut due to the lack of funding. Some funding has been secured for most patrols for the immediate future through health funding but those patrols based on Zebra or the variants of push-button crossings are those being cut.
Whilst the patrol is based on a crossing, there are fears for safety without the patrol due to the busy and congested nature of Church Street combined with significant amounts of foot and vehicle traffic, hence the significant tide of feeling.
These issues were brought up at the Planning Committee meeting for the application for the 306 houses behind Church Street but no further measures to counter this were made. The increase in traffic will only make this worse.
There has also been an increase in reports of overweight vehicles using Church Street again. This issue was escalated to the Police during the Safer Neighbourhoods meeting and will hopefully be looked into. The weight limit is 7.5 tonnes.
Other funding is being looked into in case the consultation period does not change anything though this is far from guaranteed.
https://www.change.org/p/south-derbyshire-council-save-the-school-crossing-patrol-at-st-george-s-church-of-england-primary-school-in-church-gresley?recruiter=72207589&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_content=forward&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition
There is now a 12 week consultation period taking place during which residents are advised to collate as much evidence as possible to justify keeping the patrol.
The County Council faces savage Government cuts of £157million over 3 years and such was the seriousness of the cuts that all patrols were in danger of being cut due to the lack of funding. Some funding has been secured for most patrols for the immediate future through health funding but those patrols based on Zebra or the variants of push-button crossings are those being cut.
Whilst the patrol is based on a crossing, there are fears for safety without the patrol due to the busy and congested nature of Church Street combined with significant amounts of foot and vehicle traffic, hence the significant tide of feeling.
These issues were brought up at the Planning Committee meeting for the application for the 306 houses behind Church Street but no further measures to counter this were made. The increase in traffic will only make this worse.
There has also been an increase in reports of overweight vehicles using Church Street again. This issue was escalated to the Police during the Safer Neighbourhoods meeting and will hopefully be looked into. The weight limit is 7.5 tonnes.
Other funding is being looked into in case the consultation period does not change anything though this is far from guaranteed.
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