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News from around the parishes OCKASH happy to help him out. Sher-
Drum Roll for David
alyn Pattison from the Trust was
Controversy over horses on ‘ancient burial ground’ The Ockash Trust were delighted thrilled to hand David the cheque.
If you know someone under 18 in
to award David Stone of Ock-
brook, £95 to fund his place on the the Parish of Ockbrook & Bor-
DALE ABBEY Erewash councillor Howard increased substantially in covid.” Rockin’ Robins Drum workshops/ rowash who could benefit from
The peace of Dale Abbey has Griffiths told the committee: “The She said that efforts were made to festival in August. David’s had a an Award or Reward, visit www.
been broken by a dispute over argument is that the safety of horses catch offenders but other moves tough year so Ockash were very ockash.org,uk Huw Morgan
horses trotting in a field. and their riders is a priority. It is could also be made. Some prop-
excellent use of a bit of land.”
Some neighbours claim that ancient Councillor Paul Shelton said: “Ob- erties might benefit from being
graves may have been lost under a issued with larger bins.
new exercise area, which has three viously it is a shame that the village The association used to organise
drains and a sandy surface. is not behind this proposal.” “skip days,” when staff received
But the idea was rejected by the And councillor Kevin Miller said waste items and removed them.
owners, who say they have only that historical discoveries were often But this had been stopped
replaced a grassy manege and that logged and then replaced under new because of covid to keep people
the area has been farmland for a developments, as a way of preserv- isolating.
century. ing them. Ms Chawda warned: “We know
The parish council and a community After the meeting, Mrs Gee’s where there are some hotspots
group opposed the development, husband Neil said it was wrong to where we need to do a bit more.”
which was built without planning suggest that ancient graves may Rod Malcolm
permission on Vergers Farm. have been lost.
Erewash Planning Committee voted “That is nonsense. That field has KIRK HALLAM
unanimously in favour of granting been used for grazing cattle for 100 Charity is recognised
permission. Archaeologists are to years,” he added. Every One Eats, based at All
sift through soil removed as part Rod Malcolm Saints Kirk Hallam Church
of the work, looking for historical has been awarded a Derbyshire
clues. BREASTON Beacon of Hope certificate for its
Paul Harvey of the village commu- Unease over litter endeavours to lessen food pover- Former drug user now doing voluntary work
nity forum told the committee that ty and social isolation.
the manege is close to the possible Litter blackspots are to be targeted The certificate says: Thank you A drug user’s life was saved by the has started doing voluntary work.”
site of an infirmary where medical by a housing group that has 5,500 for your service to the people of intervention of council experts in Kat Thornhill, community safety
care was given to monks and abbots. homes in Erewash. Derbyshire during the pandemic, Erewash. manager, said: “It is lovely to hear
Parish councillor Sue Bown told the The plan was outlined after a coun- and is signed by Cllr Barry Lew- His plight was highlighted at a stories of success like that.
meeting: “There has been a total dis- cillor raised concerns about flats in is, Leader of Derbyshire County meeting which discussed ways “You make an interesting point
regard on the part of the applicants Breaston. Council; Cllr Jean Wharmby, of protecting vulnerable adults as that there are a lot of people want-
to the Planning Board.” Cllr Kevin Miller told a commit- Civic Chairman of Derbyshire well as children. ing help.”
Applicant Olwyn Gee said horses tee meeting in Long Eaton: “Fly County Council; Tony Walker, Cllr Paul Shelton referred to the She said the best way was to chan-
had been exercised on the spot tipping is a serious problem. There CBL DL High Sheriff of Derby- problems of an addict who has nel support through people the
for 30 years, using a grass surface is always something outside. shire 2020-21; Elizabeth Foth- now got a flat in Long Eaton and vulnerable already know.
which could become “boggy, wet “If it is metalwork, it disappears ergill, CBE Lord Lieutenant of become a voluntary worker. “If they are engaging with a
and slippery.” The only change was very quickly. Derbyshire;DL High Sheriff of Ilkeston councillor Shelton told foodbank, a councillor or social
to level the land and provide a better “But today there is a mattress Derbyshire 2021-22. the Scrutiny Committee: “He got services, those people have their
surface. which seems to have a life of its Lindsey Rice, who heads the to the point where he realised he ear,” she added.
Not aware own. team, said: “We’re very honoured would be dead. Committee chairman and Sandi-
She was not initially aware of the “There are sanctions to stop people and humbled to win this award. “The council stepped up and did acre councillor Steve Bilbie told
need for planning approval and told doing this. It is a criminal act and a Thank you to whoever nominated a brilliant job. I still speak to him her: “You have got a difficult job.
the meeting: “We were not flouting health hazard.” us.” and he tells me how well he is It is very difficult to get involved
the rules. We thought we were im- Nikki Chawda, a director of East The group organised free food doing. in people’s lives.”
proving something that was already Midlands Housing, told the Scru- parcel deliveries to homes in “He has moved to a flat in Long Rod Malcolm
there.” tiny Committee: “Fly tipping has their area. Eaton. For his self-satisfaction, he

West Hallam Amateur pyramids of yew, a summerhouse,
Gardening Society a loggia, a sundial and a more
wild, semi-woodland area. All the
Hello! We’ve been very quiet for “rooms” are planted with an amaz-
a while but our group is thriving, ing and skilfully designed variety of
we’re looking forward to regular plants.
meetings again and we recently In contrast Hodnet Hall is a very
went on our first ever day trip by large country house in 60 or so acres
coach. of gardens. These include: a series
Our day out was to Wollerton Old of pools starting with waterfalls
Hall and Hodnet Hall, both near and ending in a lake; more formal
Market Drayton in Shropshire. areas near the house which include
What a treat, the gardens were both a stunning collection of camellias,
superb and the complete contrast in peonies and roses; a woodland
their size and style added interest garden; a 17th century dovecote
and inspiration. Everything went and tithe barn; an impressive walled
so smoothly, a good journey both kitchen garden.
ways, very friendly and helpful We are planning more trips near and
staff at the gardens, delicious far for next year and something spe-
refreshments and to top it all perfect cial to mark our 20th anniversary.
weather! Why not join us? Visitors and new
The gardens at Wollerton Old Hall members are always welcome. We
surround a 16th century house but have planned to resume our monthly
were only created by the present meetings on September 20th at 7:30
owners. Lesley and John Jenkins, in the Methodist Church Hall. Our
in 1983. The four acres are divided speaker will be Steve Lovell and his
into 16 “garden rooms”. Each has talk is on using the “Right plant in
its own character and mood, from the right place”.
OCKBROOK AND BORROWASH. Rain doesn’t stop play. The Ockash Trust were delighted to give a tranquil rill surrounded by formal Paula Brewster
a cheque for £200 to Ockbrook Cricket Club to be used by the Junior team to buy much needed training kit. lines of topiary box mounds and Contact Paula on 07890 197247 or
fastigiate hornbeams to the exu-
Ockash Administrator Kimberly Ward gave a big cheque to Phil Thatcher from the club, assisted by parents, berant and exciting planting of hot, Jenny Thacker on 07708 440661
Bobby Cato and Becky Robinson. If you know of any individuals or groups under 18 in the Parish of Ock- vibrant colours studded with cooler We both use WhatsAp
brook & Borrowash, who could do with a grant or reward, please visit www.ockash.org.uk Huw Morgan blues. Other “rooms” feature, tall