Silkstone Parish Council Newsletter

Contents - a selectionPenistone East & West WardAlliance Fund 3

Old Silkstone Band 5

Neighbourhood Plan? 6

Silkstone Parish Council AnnualReport 2015-2016 8

Facebook -The ups and downs 11

Woods and open spaces managedby the Parish Council 13

Local organisations 14

Chairman’s letter June 2016

Firstly, I must congratulate Meryl Liddell who is replacing me as Chair. Meryl hasserved as a Councillor for many years so is well equipped to lead the ParishCouncil. There is a lot of additional work involved in being Chair but I know she hasan excellent team beside her.

Thank you to my fellow Councillors who have supported me as Chair over the lastfour years and for electing me as Vice Chair for the coming year. It will be anhonour to assist Meryl and represent the Council further.

One of the great re-occurring themes within the newsletter is the matter of dog-fouling and inconsiderate owners who do not pick up the mess. I regularly strimthe footpath from the Red Lion up towards Manor Park and Towngate. This path isleft in a disgusting state by some dog owners, a potential hazard to me but worseto children who use this path as they walk to school. I know the village handymanand the football and cricket club managers face similar risks in and around therecreation ground. Please pick up after your dog.

Summer is officially here, the tomatoes have now been planted outside and thelawn needs cutting twice a week. Soon it will be our summer festival with Rock inthe Rec being held on July 2nd. This is a great family evening out. Let’s pray forgood weather and please support this community event.

Have a lovely summer and please consider doing ‘your bit’ for the Parish.

Richard Leech

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Notices

Internal Auditor needed page 4

Neighbourhood planning page 6

Newsletter contacts and content

The Editor of this newsletter is MerylLiddell. Views expressed in thisnewsletter are those of thecontributors not necessarily the viewsand policies of the Parish Council. Ifyou have a news item for the nextissue please email Meryl onmeryl.liddell@btinternet.com

If you want to update details for yourorganisation, advertise or amend anexisting advert please email the Parishclerk, Karen Canadine onsilkstoneclerk@ymail.com

Editor’s Note

I can’t believe I have been editing the newsletter for twelve months, time flieswhen you’re having fun! There is another bumper magazine for you again in thissummer edition. I would particularly like to draw your attention to some of thearticles through the newsletter, the fire service free smoke alarm testing page 2,the notice about the works on Silkstone Rec. during the summer, also on page 2,the Parish Council being in need of an internal auditor, see page 4. There isanother call for volunteers on page 6, the Parish Council, needs you to help decideif the parish would benefit from a neighbourhood plan, please read this article andget involved, the Parish Council can’t do it without your help.

Silkstone Parish Council Annual Report for 2015/16, starts on page 8 goingthrough to page 10, this gives you an overview of what the Parish Council hasachieved over the last 12 months. Last but by no-means least in my short strollthrough the newsletter is the advertisement for Rock in the Rec., on the backpage. Please come along and support the event. These are just a few of theinteresting articles throughout the newsletter, enjoy them all, your feedback andideas are always welcome! So that’s it from me for this edition, as ever enjoy!

Meryl Liddell

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Craft Club

Craft Club meets every Wednesdaymorning at the Huskar Rooms locatedbehind the Co-op in Silkstone. Eachweek members learn how to make adifferent craft item, varying fromChristmas wreaths, paper crafts,jewellery making and cooking. We are afriendly group who as well as doing ourcrafts, share our knowledge and enjoya cuppa and a natter. If you think youmight like to join us we would like toinvite you to a session free of charge.Come along to the Huskar CommunityRooms at 9.30am on Wednesday(during term time), or for moreinformation phone Chris on 07739132559. We would also like to hearfrom craft people who would be willingto give a demonstration at one of oursessions or from people who mighthave craft tools or materials they nolonger need. You can see what we getup to on our Facebook page at - CraftClub, Silkstone. Also visit the HuskarCommunity Rooms Facebook page.

Here is what some of the members sayabout the club.

“I’ve really enjoyed meeting up on aWednesday morning. Every week isdifferent, so there is something foreveryone. My favourite craft so far hasbeen necklace making.”

“Every week we learn a new skill, feltmaking and jewellery design have beenmy favourite so far.”

“Look forward to making somethingnew every week, lovely friendly groupand I go home with something I can useor give someone as a gift.”

“Thanks to Chris and the guest tutors,your work is appreciated.”

“I look forward to Wednesdaymornings, tuition, materials to makesomething, cuppa, biscuits and meetinglovely people all for £4.“

Chris Hale

Fire service offers free smoke alarm test reminder service

The fire service says a new servicewhich gives residents weekly ormonthly online reminders to test theirsmoke alarms, is a vital tool to ensureresidents stay safe in the home.

Figures released by South Yorkshire Fire& Rescue show that the majority ofpeople have smoke alarms in theirhomes, but often they are not kept inworking order.

Firefighters have been to dozens ofhouse fires (88) in the last three yearswhere the alarm battery was eithermissing or flat, putting the safety of theresidents at risk.

Only smoke alarms fitted with workingbatteries give you the vital extraminutes needed to escape a fire in yourhome, so fire chiefs hope hundreds ofpeople will sign-up to the new service.

Head of community safety TrevorBernard, said: “It’s testament to thesuccess of our safety drives over the lastdecade that most homes are now fittedwith smoke alarms. But smoke alarmsonly save lives if they are working. Weknow how easy it is to forget to testyour batteries, but by signing up to thisfree service we promise to give you aregular, gentle reminder which may justsave your life.”

Smoke alarms should be testedregularly, ideally once a week. To sign-up to the reminder service, whichprovides reminders by email, text orTwitter, visitwww.pressthebutton.co.uk

Steve Fletcher

Silkstone Recreation Ground Drainage works

A mammoth grant of £63,820 has beenawarded to Silkstone Parish Councilfrom Sport England to pay for muchneeded drainage works on the cricketoutfield and parts of the football fieldat Silkstone Recreation Ground. Thanksare due to Tony Clegg from the cricketclub who completed the bulk of thepaperwork for this grant application.The work will take place during the firstthree weeks of September for thecricket field (Please note there will beno public access to the cricket fieldarea of the recreation ground for thesethree weeks) with the football fieldwork planned for next year at the endof the football season.

Karen Canadine

Seven simple tests that might save your life

1. Bowel Cancer Screening - helpsdetect potential problems

2. Cervical Screening - detectsabnormalities, which left untreatedcould cause problems

3. Cholesterol Tests - a simple bloodtest detects high levels of this, whichleft untreated could increase risk of aheart attack or stroke

4. Blood Pressure Tests - detects highblood pressure, which could causeheart and kidney disease

5. Breast Screening - is a way ofdetecting breast cancer at a veryearly stage

6. Eye Tests - can detect a number ofconditions at an early stage makingthem easier to treat.

7. Skin Checks - Keeping an eye on anymoles and any changes you may seemay help detect the beginnings ofskin cancer.

All the above simple tests can becarried out either at home, at somelocal chemists and at your GP surgery.For more information, please go tohttp://www.ageuk.org.uk/health-wellbeing/keeping-your-body-healthy/health-tests-that-could-save-your-life/

Meryl Liddell

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Penistone East & West Ward Alliance Fund

What is the Ward Alliance?

The Penistone East & West WardAlliance aims to work in partnershipwith the community to help tackle thelocal priorities. The priorities areshown opposite.

What is the Ward Alliance Fund?

The Penistone East & West WardAlliance has funding available to groupsthat wish to help tackle any of thepriority issues.

How much is Available?

There is no limit to how much you canbid for, but there is only £10,000 peryear allocated to this fund. In addition,you are expected to invest hours intothe project equivalent to how muchmoney you request (volunteer hoursare £11.09 per person involved, perhour).

How Can I Apply?

You need to complete an applicationform. To get one, all you have to do iscontact your local Councillors, or:

Tel: Penistone Area Team (01226773012), e-mail:penistoneteam@barnsley.gov.uk

or visit our website:https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/media/2465/waf-application-form-2016-17.doc

What if I Have a Question?

Contact us on the number or e-mailabove and we will do our best toanswer any queries.

Please return completed forms to us atpenistoneteam@barnsley.gov.uk , ordrop it in to us at: Penistone Town Hall,Shrewsbury Road, Penistone S36 6DY

Working with the community to improve the look ofthe area, shrub bed maintenance, footpathimprovements, adopt a green space, Improvement andprotection of the local environment

Business Start Up, Town Centre Improvements,Improved Transport Links, Fast Broadband, Businessimprovement, Job creation.

Poor Road Conditions, Lack of public transport, Roadsafety black spots, Pedestrian safety, and Pavementimprovements.

Support groups who are helping people to live happier,healthier lives

Activities / Support in outlying parishes

Penistone Team @ Barnsley MBC

Environment

Local Economy

Roads & Transport /Road Safety

Health andWellbeing

Activities / Supportfor young People

Hogwatch News

Hogwatch – the local survey ofhedgehogs – is continuing in 2016 andlocal residents are encouraged to signup as Hogwatchers and reportsightings on-line.

Silkstone proved to be a hot spot forhedgehogs in 2016 with over 100sightings. However, many of thesewould have been the same animals sothis year we have asked three localHogwatchers to mark hedgehogs theycan capture. Other Hogwatchers in thevillage are asked to record Silkstonesightings on a newly created Silkstonesighting form where the markingpattern and colour of the observedhedgehog can be recorded.

By such marking, we hope to get abetter idea of the overall population inSilkstone.

In contrast, the population in SilkstoneCommon appear to be sparser. Evenideal habitats appear not to havehedgehogs present.

We would still like to recruitHogwatchers throughout the parish.

We are still using survey tunnels thatare set up for hedgehogs (and othermammals!) to leave footprints as theygo in to feed on bait.

To sign-up as a Hogwatcher visithttp://www.ourhogwatch.org.uk/watchers/become-a-watcher/

and for sightingshttp://www.ourhogwatch.org.uk/sightings/silkstone-reports/

Thanks for your support so far.

Pete Riley Hogwatch/PenistoneFriends of the Earth

Hedgehog Jokes

Q: What do you get when you cross agiraffe with a hedgehog?

A: A six-foot toothbrush.

Q: What is a hedgehog's favouriteflavour of chips?

A: Prickled Onion!

Q: What do you call a hedgehog thatcan pick up an elephant ?

A: Sir!

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Teresa Owens IIR (Dip) MAR. Reflexologist based in SilkstoneCommon,

also offering a mobile service.

01226 790087/07712 233611teresa@reflexology4you.co.uk.

Reflexology can help the body to restore its balance naturally andholistically. It can help relieve stress and tension whilst at the sametime improving nerve & blood supply.

It’s a treatment that is suitable from birth all the way throughto senior years and can be effective in helping a wide range ofconditions, including:

Stress Anxiety/depressionBack pain Asthma/allergiesDigestive disorder Migraines & headachesPregnancy Fertility issuesTrauma Rehabilitation Circulatory problems

Ken Wright

DODWORTHMOTOR BODIES

Green RoadDodworthBarnsley

Resprays, Insurance work,Bumps and Knocks

For a competitive quotefrom a local firmPhone 204611

PHYSIOTHERAPY-LEDMODIFIED PILATES CLASSES

Do you suffer from low back or neckpain? Would you like to correct your posture, enhanceyour sporting performance or simply enjoy an hour oflow-impact exercise which can aid relaxation and relievestress?

FLEX PILATES runs modified Pilates classes, taught byqualified Physiotherapists and there is a NEW beginnersclass starting at The Huskar Community Rooms inSilkstone, Tuesdays 11.15-12.15. Booking is essential tosecure your place.

If you would like further information or to join us onyour Pilates journey please contact me, Jo Ness on

07790613327 or visit the websitewww.flexpilatessheffield.co.uk

VOLUNTEER INTERNAL AUDITOR

Silkstone Parish Council’s volunteer internal auditor hasstepped down after serving the Parish Council for 8 years inthis role – a huge thanks to her for her support of theParish Council during this time. She completed her lastaudit for the 15/16 year end in April

The Parish Council’s internal audit must be completed byan independent competent person.

The role will involve meeting with the Clerk and aCouncillor twice a year for a few hours to go through theParish Council’s policies, procedures and accountingprocesses to ensure that they are compliant with theirstanding orders and financial regulations.

If you would be interested in this role please contact theParish Clerk Karen Canadine for further information on

01226-391343 or e-mail sikstoneclerk@ymail.com

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Taking your dog out for a walk today?Silkstone parish is a great place to owna dog. The recreation grounds, openland and public footpaths through theparish make it a perfect area forwalking your dog or dogs, especiallynow the summer weather has started.

Can I ask you to spare a thought forthose who aren’t so lucky to have afour legged friend to take for a walkand have to take their walks alone?When your dog fouls on the footpathor on either of the playing fields, andyou don’t pick it up to either put in adog bin or take it home with you, youare spoiling the area for everyone else.

I know I seem to have made light of avery serious subject, I haven’t. Dogfaeces can seriously affect children’shealth. Also since 1999, BarnsleyCouncil made an order to designate thewhole borough under The Dogs(Fouling of Land) Act 1996 stating “It isan offence for a person in charge of adog not to clean up immediately aftertheir dog fouls any designated land.Designated land includes any landwhich is open to the air and to whichthe public have access”.

Dog fouling has always been a problemacross the parish and seems to begetting increasingly worse.

At the most recent parish councilmeeting it was reported that, so muchdog faeces had been found on thecricket square at Silkstone playing field,it took over half an hour at thebeginning of the training session toclear the pitch before it was safe forthe youngsters to begin their practice.This is totally unacceptable! Just thinkhow upsetting it is, if someone passingthe front of your home allows their dogto stop do its ‘business‘ and thenleaves it there for you to clearup.........not nice!!

Another issue that seems to begrowing in popularity is the ‘hanginggift‘. This is where dog walkers go tothe trouble of picking up the faeces leftby their pets, put it in a bag and thenfor some unknown reason seem tothink that it’s ok to hang the bag on thenearest fence, hedge, tree or wall asthough it is some sort to trophy?Please, please, please if you have goneto the trouble of clearing it up, eitherput it in one of the dog bins around theparish or take it home with you andthrow it into your own bin.

In conclusion, next time you are takingyour ‘best friend’ out for a walk andthey ‘do their business’, please pick itup, bag it up and take it home withyou. Thank you.

Meryl Liddell

Old Silkstone Band

Old Silkstone Band qualify for theNational Brass BandChampionships of Great Britainfor second year running

After claiming second place at theYorkshire Regional Brass BandChampionships in Bradford back inMarch, the band has qualified to play atthe National Brass Band Championshipsof Great Britain for the second yearrunning, a first in the band’s longhistory. The band’s Solo Baritone playerToni Durrant was also presented withthe Best Soloist Award. The fantasticresult also secures the band’spromotion to the first section in 2017.

All in the April Evening

The band had a super concertcelebrating St.George’s Day inSilkstone’s beautiful church.

The special concert was held to say aheartfelt thank you to the wonderfulpeople in the Silkstone Parish for theircontinued support and generosity withall proceeds going to the church andtheir chosen charity BIADS (BarnsleyIndependent Alzheimer's And DementiaSupport). The band performed a variedand entertaining programme of musicwith everything from Brassed Off toDisney, with plenty of traditional brassband marches and classics along theway. We were thrilled to hear theconcert raised over £500 for goodcauses in our local community.

Our busy brass banding yearahead!

The band have a packed and variedcalendar of musical events ahead, sofar this year we’ve already performedat a 50th birthday party, two weddingsand a BeerKeller party!

Once again we’ll be making the tripacross the border to Saddleworth totake part in the Whit Friday Brass BandMarch contest. Last year the bandmanaged to beat the famous BlackDyke Mills Band at one village, let’s seeif we can do it again!

Karen Bolt

Old Silkstone Band in Action

Dates for your Diary

We’d love to see you at some of our concerts and events.Look on the back page for details.

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Do residents want more influence over planning decisions in the Parish?A Neighbourhood Plan can give theParish legal authority over someplanning issues, but the Parish Councilneeds your ideas and support to goforward.

BMBC will soon issue a new Local Plan,setting out rules for development inthis area – covering housing, greenbelt, infrastructure and other issues.

Under the new Localism Act, a ParishCouncil can add to the Local Plan –meaning that residents will have tochance to set out binding rules onwhat type of development can beallowed.

A Neighbourhood Plan is a reallyimportant opportunity for the peopleof this Parish to protect and enhancethe distinctive identity, ambiance andheritage of the two villages - in a waythat the Parish Council fears can’t beachieved through the Local Plan as itstands.

You might have heard in the newsabout St Ives voting to ban sales ofnew second homes. Whilst no-one’ssuggesting doing quite the same thinghere, the residents of St Ives used aNeighbourhood Plan to achieve thisoutcome.

We do already have an excellentVillage Design Statement (available onthe Parish Council website) which setsout the wishes of the residentsconcerning planning issues, and this isa ‘material consideration’ in planningterms. The Neighbourhood Plan goesa big step further – it gains statutoryforce.

What’s the downside?

The process is demanding – it will takeup to 2 years and ends in areferendum. There are somesignificant costs (grants are currentlyavailable for up to £9000), and thereneeds to be extensive publicconsultation.

To go ahead we will need thecommitment of individuals within thecommunity, including people willing tobecome part of a Steering Group.

What’s next?

Do you have views about the Parishand its future? Do you have somethingto say about housing and businessdevelopment, heritage, transport,environment, green spaces or anyother issue affecting the Parish? We’dlove to hear from you as soon aspossible. Contact details for the parishclerk and Councillors are in thisNewsletter.

We’d especially like to hear fromanyone who thinks they might beinteresting in working to put aNeighbourhood Plan together. If youcare strongly for the Parish and wantto be involved, or have specific skills inplanning, law, project management,consulting, report writing, localauthority processes, environmental orheritage issues then PLEASE GET INTOUCH. We’d love to hear from you.

More information on NeighbourhoodPlans is available from the ParishCouncil or tryhttp://mycommunity.org.uk/programme/neighbourhood-planning/

Parish Council Neighbourhood PlanWorking Party:

Councillors Debra Smith, Meryl Liddelland Andrew Browell.

The Heritage Group and Silkstone Church remember the first day of the Battle of the Somme

The Heritage group based at Silkstonechurch, are marking the centenary ofthe first day of the battle of theSomme. It will take place on theweekend of 1st to 3rd July. Many of theBarnsley Pals who trained at NewhallCamp died that day.

Following a service of remembrance atthe war memorial the church will beopen to visitors all weekend. The groupare mounting a display in the churchabout the Barnsley Pals and their partin the battle of the Somme. They arealso including a display about how thewar affected Silkstone in 1916 and lifeon the home front.

Silkstone remembers the SommeFriday 1st July 11am - service ofremembrance conducted by Rev.Maureen Browell at the war memorialin Silkstone. Following the service, thechurch will be open until 5pm

Saturday 2nd July 10am - 4pm thechurch will be open to visitors

Sunday 3rd July 12pm - 5pm the churchwill be open to visitors.

The group look forward to seeing youthere to remember this momentousoccasion.

Jane Raistrick

Noblethorpe lane, Silkstone temporary 40 mph speed restriction

An order has been made to continue the current 40 mph speed restriction in forceon Noblethorpe Lane, from Cooper Lane to the arrester bed, from 31st March2016 for approximately six months

Reason: repairs to collapsed road

PROMOTER: Barnsley MBC Environment and Transport, telephone: 01226 772010

25 March 2016Matthew Gladstone Executive Director BMBC

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Barkers Units 9 & 10&The Fat Pig Unit 1

Tel. 01226 243898

Barkers is a family run business and has been anestablished part of the Meat and Fish Market inBarnsley for the past 21 years. We have a reputationfor quality which is second to none!

We sell an extensive range of high quality, locallyproduced, beef, lamb, pork and poultry. All our meatis prepared from carcass within the Market and thebeef is matured for 21 days.

We offer a delivery service to Silkstone, SilkstoneCommon, Hoylandswaine and Cawthorne, Monday –Friday. Delivery is free on orders over £20.

SILKSTONE PHARMACY3 High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4JH

(Just opposite the church)Opening timesMon- Fri- 8.30 am to *5.30 pm, Open until 6.00pm WednesdayFREE PRESCRIPTION COLLECTION AND DELIVERYSERVICE* We contact your GP for you to order and pick up yourprescriptions* FREE Medication check-ups: discuss your medication with thepharmacist and get tips on how to get the most out of yourmedicines.* FREE Prescription ordering and collection service fromPenistone group practice, Barugh Green, Dodworth and any otherlocal surgery.* We look after your repeat slip *FREE Blood Pressure check.* CHEAP private prescriptions. *FREE Travel advice.We work with your doctors to provide the best possible health care.Call: 01226 791838 or Fax: 01226 791008

The Station InnOpen all day Monday to Saturday

Sunday 12-3 7-11:00

Meals served 12 noon to 2 pm

Traditional lunch on Sundays(booking advisable)

Private parties catered forBuffets and hot meals

Mark and Julie invite you to enjoygood food & drink in your

comfortable local

Tel 01226 790248

Optical illusions come in many forms.

Illusions are ambiguous images which exploit similaritiesbetween two or more distinct images. They are also known asreversal images, puzzle images and perceptual rivalry.

This is a Face Illusion called “Spirit of the Woods”

It is a landscape and the face of a bearded man by Sandro DelPrete. The nose in the centre is also a man sitting and looking atthe houses/eyes in the back.

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Councillor Contact detailsChairman of the Council

Richard Leech17 Towngate, SilkstoneTel: 791679 or rich@richardleech.co.uk

Bill Barkworth9 The Meadows, Silkstone CommonTel : 790112 or e-mail billbarkworth@aol.com

Richard Bell8 The Meadows, Silkstone CommonTel : 07801-135769 or e-mail richard.1.bell@uk.zurich.com

Andrew BrowellThe Vicarage, 12 High Street, SilkstoneTel : 492294 or e-mail andrewbrowell@sky.com

Steve Fletcher Woodland View, 36 High Street, SilkstoneTel : 791488 or e-mail stevefletcher.1971@gmail.com

Meryl Liddell15 Black Horse Drive, Silkstone CommonTel:790509 or e-mail meryl.liddell@btinternet.com

Derek Liddell (Vice Chairman)15 Black Horse Drive, Silkstone CommonTel:790509 or e-mail derek.liddell@btinternet.com

Debra Smith17 Black Horse Drive, Silkstone CommonTel : 07443-221784 or e-mail jd@jdblackhorse.me.uk

Ron Stier5 Beech Avenue, Silkstone CommonTel : 790074 or e-mail c/o silkstoneclerk@ymail.com

Parish Council Meeting dates for remainder of 2016.

4 July 16 Parish Council Silkstone Sports Pavilion

5 Sept 16 Parish Council Silkstone Sports Pavilion

3 Oct 16 Parish Council Silkstone Sports Pavilion

7 Nov 16 Parish Council Silkstone Sports Pavilion

5 Dec 16 Parish Council Silkstone Sports Pavilion

Silkstone Parish Council's role

Silkstone Parish Council is the first tier of local governmentrepresenting the villages of Silkstone and SilkstoneCommon. The Parish Council has nine elected members anda part time Parish Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer.

The Parish Council administer the Twinning Committee andSilkstone Playing Fields Management Committee.

The total precept (Parish element of the Council tax) for theParish for 2015/2016 was £65,365 with a council taxsupport grant of £4,635 giving a total income to the Parishfrom Barnsley MBC of £70,000.

The Parish Council have a number of assets in the Parishwhich they manage including:

� Silkstone Sports Pavilion and Recreation Groundincluding a Multi Use Games area and car park.

� Allotment site� Woodland areas and open spaces at Conroyd Wood,

Cone Lane, Silkstone, Orchard Wood and Meadow,Silkstone Common, The Chestnuts in Silkstone and JaysWood on Hall Royd Lane, Silkstone Common

� War Memorial and congregation area� The landscaped area at The Roses, Silkstone Common� 20 benches and a number of small areas of land &

planters adjacent to the highway.

The Parish Council also support local organisations such as:Silkstone Parish in Bloom, Silkstone Luncheon Club andSilkstone Common Youth Orchestra. Applications for grantsare accepted at anytime of the year.

A newsletter is distributed four times per year to everyhome in Silkstone Common and Silkstone.

The Huskar Community Rooms opened in October 15. Thisis owned by the Parish Council but managed by anindependent committee.

Karen CanadineParish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

Silkstone Parish Council Annual Report 2015-2016

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Thank you - Councillors

Firstly, I would like to thank all the councillors who have giventheir time and effort for the benefit of the Parish this lasttwelve months.

Bill BarkworthRichard Bell - a new councillor who joined us last June.Andrew Browell - a new councillor who joined us inOctober.Steve FletcherDerek LiddellMeryl LiddellDebra Smith - a new councillor who joined us in October.Ron Stier

I would also like to give special thanks to our Clerk, KarenCanadine who has, as ever, had a very busy year with all thenew and existing Council projects.

Ward Councillors

Again, I would like to thank our Ward Councillors for thesupport they have given us when dealing with BMBC.

Robert BarnardPaul Hand-DavisJohn Wilson

Supporters

Thanks are also due to Diane Brown, Linda Marsh, Tony andJune Fieldsend who give their time freely in support of theParish Council.

Groups

I must personally thank Graham Wells for his endeavourspromoting CARE and assisting with other council projects.Silkstone in Bloom and CARE have again been instrumental inkeeping the Parish neat and tidy this year. CARE has aCommunity Equipment resource where tools and gardeningequipment are available for use on Parish projects. Both CAREand Silkstone in Bloom are in need of volunteers so pleaseconsider offering a little of your time to keep the parish tidy.

The managers and coaches of Silkstone United football andcricket teams must be thanked for the great work they do inpromoting sport to the youth within the Parish. They both doa great job and our cricket club in particular is thriving at themoment. Managers are needed to set up and run juniorfootball teams on what is one of the best pitches in theBarnsley Borough.

Yvonne Dinsdale must be thanked for her help in running theTwinning Committee. Silkstone Parish is twinned with StFlorént de Bois and we have exchange visits every two years.If you’re interested in the French way of life please give me acall.

Meetings

Councillor attendance at Parish meetings has been 91% thisyear, excellent for a Parish Council of our size. Being aParish Councillor does not just mean attending one meetinga month. Most of your councillors attend meetings at leastonce a fortnight on your behalf. Thank you again for yourtime and effort.

Parish Council

The Parish Council has raised the precept this year byapproximately £ 3.07 per chargeable household per year.The extra money will go towards increasing the services theParish Council supplies throughout the Parish and tocompensate for the reduction in services from the localauthority and to replenish reserves in-line with nationalguidelines.

The Parish Newsletter continues to go from strength tostrength, and is a good source of Parish information. All thenewsletters are available on the Parish websitewww.silkstoneparishcouncil.gov.uk . Meryl Liddell, our editor,always wants articles for inclusion so please contact her withany newsworthy items.

The Parish Council now has a Facebook page. Updatedinformation is posted here regularly, please become a“friend”.

The Parish Council owns numerous pieces of woodlandthroughout the Parish. It has increased its WoodlandManagement budget to allow for the additional work that isrequired within our woods.

Parish Projects

The development of the community centre is now completeand the new Huskar Rooms have many varied activities forall ages. The rooms are run by a team of volunteers and theycan be booked for private events. The booking number is07444 195930.

The Parish Council has succeeded in its long term aim toacquire Hall Royd Lane Wood from BMBC now named JaysWood. The official opening was on April 19��. CARE has beeninstrumental in creating an opening and a footpath into thewoods so we all can enjoy them. Thank you to all concerned.

Working with Silkstone Cricket and Football clubs, the ParishCouncil has secured a £68,000 grant from Sport England toenable a drainage scheme to commence on the cricket andfootball fields.

Another grant received from Tesco will enable a picnic areaand outdoor gym to be provided by the Huskar Rooms.

An overview by the Chairman Cllr Richard Leech to the Annual Parishioners’ meeting on 11 April 16

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Receipts 2014 / 2015 2015 / 2016Precept £61409.00 £65365.00Council Tax support grant £4841.00 £4635.00Allotments £730.00 £240.00Bank interest £510.76 £270.45Grants £433.70 £750.00Newsletter Adverts £960.00 £980.00Pavilion & Recreation ground £5968.71 £8031.83Huskar rooms duringconstruction £226095.70 £52484.49

Huskar roomsPost construction £0.00 £6217.30Admin £31.55 £80.00Vat £4230.87 £5385.89Total Receipts £305211.29 £144439.96

Payments 2014 / 2015 2015 / 2016Administration £8288.52 £10258.68Employees £18968.38 £19466.02Silkstone Recreation Ground &Pavilion £22881.57 £28652.03

Environment £9854.61 £9445.69Grants to local groups £2335.00 £3817.66Miscellaneous £75.00 £25.00Capital Projects £453.42 £0.00Community Centre £16032.00 £258011.32Loan Repayments £0.00 £20232.54Clerk & Councillor Training £115.00 £688.20Vat £4102.06 £6079.94Total Payments £83105.56 £356677.08

Fund Balance SummaryBalance B/fwd £244019.98Receipts £144439.96Total £388459.94Payments £356677.08Balance C/fwd 31 March 2016 £31782.86

Silkstone Parish Council Accounts 2015-2016Parish

The Parish Council support both the Churches in the Parishwhere they can by providing grants for one off items and inconsidering grants to Church groups.

Grants are also awarded to other groups within Silkstoneand Silkstone Common.

Our Parish continues to have a low level of crime comparedto other parts of the Borough. However, because of areduction in Police resources, we should be more vigilantthan ever, why not consider joining or forming aNeighbourhood Watch Group. Use the new 101 phonenumber for reporting non urgent crime.

Dog fouling continues to be an issue within the Parish. Aminority of dog owners continue to allow their dogs to messand not clear up. This is both inconsiderate and dangerouswhen allowed on the playing areas of both our recreationgrounds.

Coming Year

In July, Rock in the Rec will once again go ahead. Afterconsultation with the Parish Council, Police and BMBC theearlier finishing time of last year has been approved againand there will be greater management around the site. Thisis a great event for the Parish and should be supported.

Conclusion

Your Parish Council continues to strive to make our parish adesirable place to live. Please help all our communitygroups where you can.

Cllr Richard LeechChairman 2015-2016

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Facebook is a great way tocommunicate, to get local news outthere, to let people know something ishappening quickly. The Parish Council’sFacebook pages currently have 220friends and 60 likes, thank youeveryone for taking such an interest.Facebook has two faces, one can bequite ugly, the other beautiful.

I have recently seen both these faces inone day. I was looking at the page as Ido most days to check if there are anymessages asking for help andinformation or if someone has postedsomething that could be shared to awider audience for better exposure. Itcould be promoting something like anOld Silkstone Band concert to a specialchurch service, there are all sorts ofsnippets of news there.

This particular day when I checkedthere were a number of posts, thatwere totally inappropriate for aFacebook page that is open to all andsadly I had to remove them. I left thepage wondering if there was a need forthe Parish Council to impose posting

restrictions which really would spoilone of the very reasons the Facebookpage is there for residents in the parishto interact with each other.

Later in the day my husband found aset of keys whilst walking the dog.Again I went onto Facebook and postedthat the keys had been found andasked the owner to private messagethe page with details of the keys andwe would get them back to the owner.Within minutes the post had beenshared a number of times and withinhalf an hour the keys had beenclaimed.. What a great result!

So in conclusion on that one day I sawboth faces of Facebook, the good andthe bad. Can I please remind you thatif you are going to post something youwould not say in front of yourgrandparents or children then pleasedon’t post it!

The Parish Council reserves the right toremove a post it deems to beinappropriate and will do in the futureif needed....let’s hope it isn’t

Meryl Liddell

Facebook – The ups and downsCommunity Group Grants

In 2015/2016 the Parish Councilawarded grants to the followingCommunity Groups ranging from £100to £400:

� Old Silkstone Band� Silkstone Common WI� Silkstone Common School Youth

Orchestra� Simply strings� Hogwatch� Silkstone CARE group� Silkstone Parish in Bloom� Silkstone Common Ladies Choir� Silkstone Luncheon Club� Silkstone Common Good

Companions

Looking Ahead - What'shappening in 2016/2017

As part of the £63,820 grant from SportEngland a supporting gabion wall willbe constructed on the beck banking inMay/June; the cricket outfield will havea new drainage scheme to becompleted during the first 3 weeks ofSeptember and part of the football fieldwill also be drained during April 2017.

With the £10,000 grant from the Tescobags of help scheme a trim trail playarea, picnic benches and footpath willbe installed next to the HuskarCommunity rooms. This will add to theexisting sports and social activities inthis area which is central to the Parish.

Mrs Karen CanadineParish Clerk and Responsible Finance

OfficerTel : 391343 or e-mail

silkstoneclerk@ymail.com

3 events to look out for at The Civic

A machine they are secretly building – Sat 18th June 7:30pm

This show combines original text and classified intelligence documents with filmfrom digital artist Adam York Gregory, and music and sound design by Paul J.Rogers, to explore how we got to the point where our governments are spying onus and how that’s changing who we are.

Everyday objects in transition – in the Gallery9 July 2016 - 27 August 2016

This show includes over 100 of his ‘Everyday Objects’included in the exhibition is a selection of Jason’sclassic design objects; his Grate Lights, his Walk Lightsand his scrubbing brush seats, along with speciallycommissioned work for the exhibition.

Vinyl revival Side 2 (The Soul Jam) – Sat 16th Jul 8pm

Live performances of some of the genre’s biggest hits, including interactive screencontent to help tell the story behind the music. The live 16 piece band will kick-start your summer in uplifting and foot stomping style, and will be complementedby a vinyl DJ spinning real records in the Panorama Bar before the show andduring the interval.

For more information about these and other events visit www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

Linda Marsh

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Glenn’sat your Place ... Visit www.whitbyfishmonger.co.ukemail gvs@whitbyfishmonger.co.ukcall Glenn or Lynne07837994337

You canfind Glenn atThe RedLion Pub

On Silkstone High StreetEvery Thursday

10 am - 4 pm

Plaice

The Red LionA traditional village pubin the heart of Yorkshire

Open from 12 Daily

Real ales Functions cateredIdeal for walkers Quiz, Pool, Darts

Dog friendly Free WI-FICommunity pub Beer GardenChildren's play Friendly service

area

WHATEVER YOUR REASON TO STOP BY AND SEEUS, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO SEE YOU AND YOU CAN

BE ASSURED WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOU.The Red Lion, 69 High Street, Silkstone,

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4JR Tel: 01226 790455

Silkstone Pre-School Playgroup LtdGive your child the start they deserve!

Our focus is on providing high quality care and educationthrough fun filled and enjoyable activities, in a safe and secure

environment.We also actively promote healthy lifestyles, including nutritionand exercise. As well as our own secure outdoor play area, we

have direct access and use of the Silkstone Primary Schoolgrounds and hall.

All our care and education is carried out by highly qualified andmotivated staff, within the EYFS framework. Offering Full Day

Care, Sessional Care, Wrap around Care, including pickup/dropoff service to Silkstone Primary School and Silkstone Common J

& I School and Holiday Club, for children up to 11 years.Open 50 weeks a year, 7:30 am – 6.00 pm For more information

about available sessions, contact us on 01226 792294.Old Town School, High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4LR.

www.silkstonepreschool.btck.co.uk

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What’s on during Summer 2016

There is lots going on in the Parish overthe summer, please support the localgroups running events.

� Ladies Choir summer concert 14June at Silkstone CommonMethodist Church (see back page)

� Silkstone Primary School SummerFair 17 June from 3.45pm

� Silkstone Common Junior and InfantSchool Summer Fair 29 June from3.30pm

� Silkstone remembers the SommeFriday 1 July 11am service at the warmemorial

� Silkstone remembers the Sommedisplay in Church:- Friday 1 July 12 til 5pm- Saturday 2 July 10 til 4pm- Sunday 3 July 12 til 5pm

� Rock in the Rec 2 July (see backpage)

� Old Silkstone Band summer concerts(see back page)

Karen Canadine

Sharing Skills Group Silkstone Common

A few dates for your diaries, the firstbeing our Woollen Wood project whichwe mentioned in the last ParishNewsletter. The decorating of OrchardWood in Moorend Lane is to commence(weather permitting) on Friday 1st ofJuly to bring a splash of colour to thecentre of our village with knittedflowers, birds, animals, fruit etc. It isanticipated that everything should be inplace, for your enjoyment throughoutthe summer weeks, by the end of thatweekend.

Our next project is to take place on theweekend commencing Friday eveningthe 23rd of September. This will be ourexhibition and sale of craft work to beheld in the Methodist Church on BenBank Road. This event, is to coincidewith our annual Harvest Festivalweekend, so we are hoping to produceanother very colourful display; it is alsoto include an art exhibition by localartists and we are hoping for somestories or pictures from local children.There will be entertainment, tombolastall, raffle etc. and refreshmentsavailable each day. Opening times willbe confirmed later, for the Fridayevening, Saturday morning andafternoon, and Sunday afternoon.

Sue Fallis

Parish Council Facilities

A new page on the Parish Council’swebsite shows photographs of ParishCouncil facilities in the Parish including:

� Orchard wood and meadow,Silkstone Common

� The Roses, Silkstone Common� Jays Wood, Silkstone Common� Conroyd Wood, Silkstone� Silkstone Recreation Ground and

sports Pavilion� Huskar Community Rooms� The Stocks� The Chestnuts open space in

Silkstone

Go to silkstoneparishcouncil.gov.uk –Your Council – Parish Council facilities

Karen Canadine

Contact details for Ward councillors, MP and MEP

Ward Councillors� John Wilson:

CllrJohnWilson@barnsley.gov.ukTelephone: 01226 770770 (BMBC)or 01226 243497 (Home) or 07772730878 (mobile)http://johnwilson.yourcllr.com

� Robert Barnard:CllrRobertBarnard@barnsley.gov.ukTelephone: 01226 770770 (BMBC)or 01226 382861 (Home) or 07811430948 (mobile)http://robertbarnard.yourcllr.com

� Paul Hand-Davis: CllrPaulHand-Davis@barnsley.gov.uk Telephone:01226 770770 (BMBC) or 01226767968 (Home) or 07814 615497(mobile)http://paulhanddavis.yourcllr.com

The postal address for all three is theoffice address: Barnsley MBC, P O Box634, BARNSLEY S70 9GG

MP� Angela Smith

Telephone: 0114 2831855email:angela.smith.mp@parliament.uk

Post to: The MPs Office, The Arc, Townhall, Manchester Road, StocksbridgeS36 2DT

MEPs

We have 6 MEPs representing Yorkshireand the Humber in Europe. They are:

� Amjad Bashir Conservative� Jane Collins UKIP� Richard Corbett Labour� Mike Hookem UKIP� Timothy Kirkhope Conservative� Linda McAvan LabourYou can contact any of them. We havegiven Linda McAvan’s details as she islocal to our Parish.Telephone: 01709 875665Email:lindamcavan@lindamcavanmep.org.ukPost to: 79 High Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South YorkshireS63 7QB

Linda Marsh

Should we stay or should we go?

Whatever you think, it is important touse your vote on the 23�� June thisyear.

With increasing polarisation betweenwhat each side is saying it can be hardto find unbiased information. The BBCis about as unbiased as it can get. It hasgood summaries of each side’s claims .

If you are on the electoral roll youshould be getting a voting cardautomatically. If you’re not sure youcan check up and register online by theend of the day on 7�� June.

Linda Marsh

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MusicSilkstone Common Ladies ChoirSinging for pleasure. Meets Mondays, Silkstone CommonMethodist Church 7:30pmContact: Sandra Blackburn 791141

Old Silkstone BandMeets twice a week, Monday and ThursdaysContact: David O'Connor on 0776 644 2081 or 01226 790669Stuart O’ Connor on 01226 791388 or 07921261804

Silkstone Bell RingersMeet every Monday Silkstone Church 7:30pm-9:00pmContact: Carolyn Charlesworth 01226 791592

Shake Rattle and Roll Children’s Music GroupBabies to 4 year old children welcome. Please come along and bring along mum, dad or carer to join inthe fun. We meet every Friday from 10 am until 11 am includingsome school holidays at Silkstone Common Methodist Church.Tea, Coffee, Juice and Biscuits included.Contact: Tracy 01226 497811

Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir.Practice night is Mondays in Millhouse Green Institute at 7.30.Secretary: Derek Richards Te: 01226 287226Web site www.mgmvc.co.uk

White Rose Organ SocietyProfessional Electronic Organs Concerts and Social Events. Meetfortnightly on Tuesdays at Dodworth working mens’ club.7.30pm. All visitors welcome.Contact: David Andrews ,Tel: 01709 368976Website www.wros.talktalk.net

SchoolsSilkstone Common Junior & Infant SchoolMoorend Lane, Silkstone Common. Educates children 4-11 yrs.The school is interested in developing the use of the schooloutside normal school hours.Contact: Mr Simon Tabbner 790471Visit http://www.silkstonecommonji.co.uk/

Silkstone Primary SchoolEducates children 4-11 yrs. The school is interested indeveloping the use of the school outside normal school hours.Contact: Mrs P. Skillbeck 790333Visit http://silkstoneprimaryschool.com/

Little giants out of school & holiday clubSilkstone Primary School for children aged between 4 and 11years. Monday to FridayPhone 0785 4710299

Sports/ActivitiesSilkstone United Football ClubContact: Andy Horsfield 791929

Silkstone United Junior Football Club Under 12's Manager Steve Fletcher 07990 805694 Please phone the manager for details.

Silkstone Junior Football CoachingSilkstone Junior Football Coaching meet at the SHOOT 5 indoorfootball pitches in Silkstone Common every Sunday between10:00am and 11:00am. The session is for 5-7 year olds (Years 1and 2) and costs £2.50.Roy Savage (07903147083) and Mike Horsfield (07584072585)

Silkstone United Cricket ClubSilkstone United Cricket Club: Main Sponsors 'Hot Jacks'Coaching: Monday 6 - 8 pm for 7-11, U11, U13Tuesday's 6 - 8 pm for U15, U17, Adults

Silkstone Recreation Ground also hosts :Hoyland Town under 15's football teamcontact Tony Hughes on  07974-242648Oxspring under 16's football teamcontact Ryan Woods  on 07973-913057

CricketThe Junior Cricket Club: sponsored by The Co-operativeFuneralcare.Contacts:The Chilli Lodge U11's Kevin Taylor: 07771 940 733,The Potting Shed Bistro U13's Owen Dyson: 07950 267 678U15's Stephen Chambers 07932 954 519 (Club Secretary)Barnsley Timber Merchant U17's Darron Walker: 07887 518 980Website: www.silkstoneutd.play-cricket.com .

Silkstone Lodge Bowling Club: now bowling at Shaw LaneSecretary: David Harris on Barnsley 790051

Barnsley BSAC DiversMeets every Tuesday 7:30 onwards in the Boardroom at theMetrodome. Anyone interested in diving is welcome whetheralready qualified or wanting to learn. Try Dives can also bebooked. Gift packs available.Contact: Ann on 07783 291955 or visit the websitewww.barnsleybsacdivers.co.uk

Pilates at Silkstone Common Methodist ChapelTelephone Sandra Goddard on 07962716218 for detailsTuesdays 11 -12 and 12-1Thursdays 12.30 – 1.30Fridays 1.15 – 2-15

Silkstone CyclingMeets monthly for a social bike ride - going at the speed of theslowest.Contact mickjennings2727@gmail.com or visithttp://www.goskyride.com/

Local Organisations

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ChildrenSilkstone Pre-School Playgroup LtdOfsted registered offering Full Day Care, Sessional Care, Wraparound Care, including pickup/drop off service to SilkstonePrimary School and Silkstone Common J & I School and HolidayClub, for children up to 11 years. Open from 7.30am to 6 pm,Mon-Fri, 50 weeks of the year.Contact: Kathryn Goulding, Manager on 01226 792294 or emailkg@silkstonepreschool.co.uk.Visit us at www.silkstonepreschool.btck.co.uk

Edward Bear Baby & Toddler GroupThe playgroup meets at the Methodist Church, Silkstone Commonon Monday & Wednesday Mornings 10am to 11.30am£2 per parent/carer includes refreshments children free. Under4's and their parents/carers welcomeContact: Emma 790551

29th Barnsley (Silkstone) Scout Group: Huskar CommunityRoomsBeaver Scouts: Boys and Girls, 6-8 yrs, 18:00-19:15 WednesdaysCub Scouts: Boys and Girls, 8-10.5 yrs, 18:30-20:00 TuesdaysScouts: Boys and Girls, 10.5-14 yrs 19:30 to 21:00 MondaysExplorer Scouts: Boys and Girls, 14-18 yrs 20:00 to 22:00ThursdaysFor general enquiries regarding Scout issues please contact AdamPearson: Group Scout Leader on 07561312050For all member enquiries or to place your child’s name on awaiting list please email: hayleya66@gmail.com

63�� Barnsley ( Silkstone) Brownies: Huskar Community RoomsTracey Hinchliffe tel: 01226 790055

ChildmindersFor details of registered childminders please ring FamiliesInformation Service on: 0800 0345 340.

HistoryRoggins Local History Group (Silkstone) & Silkstone WaggonwayRestoration GroupThe group exhibits at local history fairs. We can set up smalldisplays and talk to small groups.Website : http://www.priorycampus.co.uk/rlhg/roggins.phpContact: Jim Ritchie 01226-790695e-mail ritchietj@aol.com

Heritage SilkstoneContact: Don Sissons 01226-791130http://www.silkstonereflects.co.ukChurchesAll Saints Parish ChurchContact The Rev Maureen Browell 01226 492294

Silkstone Common Methodist ChurchSunday Services at 10-30am (Second Sunday in the month at 10-15am at Dodworth Methodist Church). Sale of "Fairtrade"produce and light lunches bi-monthly on 3rd Saturday of themonth. Please see notice board outside the church for details.Contact for Methodist Church bookings Tel: 01226 790461.

Environment/Local interestSilkstone – St Florent AssociationThe Parish of Silkstone is twinned with St Florent des Bois in theVendee in France. Exchange visits are organised along with avariety of social and fund-raising events throughout the year.Contact: Yvonne Dinsdale 790583

Silkstone CARE GroupCaring for and improving our natural environment by plantinghedges, trees, shrubs and bulbs, clearing paths, litter-picking plusother activities. Tools available on free loan for environmentalprojects.Contact: Graham Wells 790732

Silkstone in BloomAdds floral colour and more for public enjoyment.Donations gratefully accepted.Contact: Janet (Silkstone Common) 790994 or               Trudy (Silkstone) 792218

TPT SilkstoneMeets to improve the Trans Pennine Trail in our area.Contact: Andy on andy_1a2b@hotmail.comLinda on lmxx.13@gmail.comor visit http://groupspaces.com/TPTSilkstoneGeneralSilkstone Common Good CompanionsProvides companionship, entertainment and recreation for thesenior citizens of the village. Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays2-4pm in the Methodist Church Hall. New members are verywelcome. Varied programme including theatre trips, visits,entertainments, Helpers welcome. Annual subscription £10including refreshments, except on some special occasions.Contact: Gill Jackson secretary gmsch@live.com

Silkstone Common W.I.We have a wide variety of events and speakers. New membersand visitors always welcome. Meets second Friday each month at7:15pm Silkstone Common Methodist ChurchContact Christine on 792580 or just come to one of ourmeetings!

Silkstone Luncheon Club for the over 60sMeets every Monday at 12 o'clock in the The Station Inn,Silkstone Common. New members always welcome. Please call791670

Tuesday ClubA social afternoon held 2pm to 4pm weekly in Silkstone CommonMethodist Church. Learn new skills and share your skills withothers. Bring your knitting, sewing, crochet etc. or just bringyourself along for a relaxing afternoon and maybe make somenew friends. We will be pleased to see you. Admission £1.00including refreshments.Contact Sue on 01226 791394

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Silkstone Common Ladies Choir

Silkstone Common Ladies Choir, wouldlike to invite you to an evening of musicand song.

Silkstone Common Methodist Church

Tuesday 14 June 2016

7:15pm

Tickets are £5, available from any choirmember or on the door on the evening

Refreshments available

Debra Smith

Old Silkstone Band - Dates for your Diary

We’d love to see you at some of our concerts and events so here’s some dates foryour diary.

Sunday the 26th ‘Disney and Friends’ June 2-4pm The Fairway SOLD OUT

Saturday 2 July Featherstone Parade and Gala Day 12.00 noon

Sunday 10 July Silkstone Sing, Silkstone Church

Sunday 17 July West Bretton Cricket Club 4pm

Saturday 23 July SILKSTONE SUMMERFEST (a fundraiser for the band andchurch hosted by Tom Horsfield and Pot House Hamlet)

Saturday 14 August Harlow Carr Gardens Harrogate 1-4pm

Sunday 28 August WETHERBY BANDSTAND 2.30-4.30pm

Saturday 17 September National Finals, Cheltenham

Saturday 1 October Oompah band beerkeller party,The White Heart,Penistone (ticket only)

Sunday 9 October Silkstone Harvest Festival Service

Friday 21 October OKTOBERFEST Beerkeller party 7.30pm The Fairway,Dodworth (ticket only)

Sunday 13 November Silkstone Remembrance Day Parade and service

Saturday 19 November Brass Factor Competition, Holmfirth Picturedrome(ticket only)

For details of how to book the band for your event please contact band managerKaren Bolt on 07880734122