Hi all,

If I may, and hope it’s not too early, I’ll wish you all a very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.   Am I the first person to wish season’s greetings?  Yes December is nearly upon us.

As usual November has been an extremely busy month, so there’s lots of new to report, so I won’t waffle on too long.

Don’t forget that it’s the light switch on tonight in Kimberley (lots of activities I’m told are underway from 6pm onwards).

Please do continue to send all of your comments and feedback in.  Also if there’s any personal casework you need help with, do get in touch.

best regards

Richard

Richard Robinson
Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall
7 Scargill Avenue
Newthorpe, Nottm  NG16 2DZ
Tel: 01773 531315 (h)
0775 1970 640 (m)
E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk
W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk <http://www.richardsrobinson.org.uk/>

Just a quick note about my website (immediately above).  It’s  having a significant makeover (not Trinny and Susannah style), but will be packed with a lot of new features, that I’m really excited about.  Whilst this is being done if you visit the site for the next few days you will only see what is in a revised “draft” format.  When everything is finished I’ll let you know.

contact details for Nick Palmer MP
Tel: 0115 9430721
E: NickMP1@aol.com

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell
News update & Information Service – December 2009

1)     Kimberley, Eastwood, and Nuthall Tram Action Group (KENTAG)

On Thursday 19 November, KENTAG held their latest meeting at Kimberley Institute Cricket Club.  In attendance was a senior Transport Official from Nottinghamshire County Council who advised on how best to proceed with the plans for a tram extension out to Kimberley and Eastwood, extending from Phoenix Park.  He also produced evidence of  a study that had been undertaken previously on a tram extension out to Kimberley.

From January next year we will be launching a major consultation and publicity drive throughout the whole of Kimberley (residents and businesses alike), together with a leafleting campaign at Phoenix Park itself.  The aim of this is to garner support for a “Feasibility Study”, once we have been able to determine the views of local people.   Once we can get the Feasibility Study actually underway this will prove a very important “building block” in the process of obtaining the eventual funding that will be needed in order to successfully implement this very major project.

KENTAG has been boosted by support from Rail Future East Midlands a pressure group who support a better passenger (& freight) rail network.  They have endorsed the work being carried out in Kimberley.

Additionally on 8th December, KENTAG Chair Andy Cooper is attending an all-party Parliamentary Group in Westminster, discussing the future of light rail in the UK.
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/kimberley/Tram-campaigners-Westminster-debate/article-1539924-detail/article.html

More information is available from KENTAG Chair and Kimberley resident Andy Cooper  usercp6695@aol.com or Cllr Steve Barber - barbers@parliament.uk 0115 9430721

2)    The Hope Project Charity

The Hope Project Charity Shop in Kimberley (next to the Post Office) now sells furniture at a very reasonable cost.  The furniture is of the highest quality and can be delivered for a small charge.  If you have any good quality furniture you would like to donate please either drop it in at the shop or the Hope Project can collect free of charge.  If you would like any more information please call Denise on 0115 9167881, call in at the shop, or e mail denise@outreachchurch.co.uk

3)   Traffic Congestion & road safety Hardy Street/Norman Street/Cliff Boulevard area

I met with Denise Pilkington, Head Teacher at Hollywell Primary School on Monday this week to discuss a report that I have had written up following the consultation exercise that was carried out in August this year.  There was excellent feedback from residents (including a good number of you on this list) who have given suggestions on what can be done to make long lasting improvements in this area.

I am now working with the school to try and see what can be done to move the report forward and get some practical steps put in place, that are long over due.  (There’s been a small note of success already with pressure put on the County Council/Broxtowe BC several months ago to tarmac the cut through opposite the Golden Guinea).  This has now been completed and I’m told there’s an increased number of children and parents now walking this way to school.

If anyone wants a copy of the report that I’ve had written, I’ll be putting this up on my website in a week or so’s time, when it’s had it’s makeover finished.

(Perhaps I should add an important note!  Non of the blame for the congestion is directed at the school, it’s more the inconsiderate parking by some parents in the morning and afternoon’s).

4)   Farmers’ Markets for December

Thank you to everyone who has written with supportive comments and constructive criticism about the first market we held on 7 November.
I’ve worked hard during the past couple of weeks to try and make some improvements for the next two markets; Saturday 12 December and Tuesday 22nd December (both 9am until 2pm).
I’m pleased to say that we’ve got an increased variety of stalls for the markets coming up including dairy products (that many of you asked about).  We’ve also got some Fair Trade products and for the 22nd December we’ve got a stall doing Home Made Soup, which I’m sure will go down well so near to Christmas.

Pride of place though undoubtedly will go though on 12 December to 20 children from Kimberley Primary School who will be singing carols at the Market.  Do come and support us (though I’m not sure you’d want to hear me singing along).

I’m really looking forward to both markets.

5)   Holy Trinity Church Kimberley Saturday 28 December – 10am until 1pm

I’ve been asked by a friend who attends the above church to let you know about the nativity festival and Christmas bazaar being held tomorrow, and the message reads as follows:
Enjoy looking at Nativity festival  scenes made by local families (even from Lego).

SANTA!!, games and huge bargains, bacon cobs etc. at Christmas Bazaar THIS SATURDAY!

A fun way to spend your morning .

More information available from Margaret Turner: margarell@btinternet.com

6)   High Street Kimberley – One Way System

This is becoming an increasing concern for a number of residents and I’m starting to get increased complaints from people living along amongst other areas, High Street, Ruby Paddocks, Dale and Dawver Roads, with drivers continually flouting the One Way system.  It’s even made the local newspaper this week: http://www.eastwoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/Campaign-to-stop-Kimberley-drivers.5860346.jp

What I’d like to do is set up a Working Group of residents who would be prepared to meet up in January (meet say in the Nelson & Railway) one evening to start off with, and get a consensus on how we can take this forward.  I know there’s some diverse views about to make improvements, but I am interested in particular with one in particular of getting a fixed camera to try and help catch the culprits.
Whatever agreement is reached we need some public pressure to help get the County Council to budge.  Anyone who would like to help therefore would be most welcome.

If you are able and willing and would like to get involved, just drop me a note by 15th December.

On I think on a related note there’s been scores of complaints about the Severn Trent works along Nottingham Road into Kimberley that have caused such long traffic queues.  Working together with Nick we’ve chased Severn Trent and believe we’ve got an abatement until the New Year.

7)   Neighbourhood Price 2010/11

I’ve got the opportunity to bid for up to £50k for Kimberley & Cossall, for any specific areas where you would like to see a facelift in the community.  Whether this be on parks, open spaces or streets, I’ll make a robust case for money to come our way.  Before I’ve had some success in getting extra play equipment for Millfield Park and some improvements in the Hillcrest Close area.

It’s for you to decide though and I’ll be led by what you say.

I’ll work together with Mel (Cllr Crow) in order to try and maximise the best opportunities for our area.  If you can let me know by 12 January what your priorities are that would be great.

8)    Complaint about the County Council – bus stop Eastwood Road

The County Council have made an abysmal job concerning the so called “improvements” at the junction of Maws Lane and Eastwood Road.  Yes they responded to the Eastwood Road Action Group request to put a zebra crossing in, but they have done NOTHING about the bus stop problems.  Traffic queues over the junction, probably worse now than in months gone by.  I’m due to attend a meeting at County Hall during December or January to try and get some sort of resolution, taking into account all of the complaints residents continue to make.

Please get in touch for any more information.

9)   Awsworth & Cossall Community Speed Watch

A small group of volunteers have done a terrific job monitoring the speed of traffic in various locations through Awsworth & Cossal during the past two months.  Thanks in particular to Ed Stewart and Simon Robinson (no relation) for all of their endeavours.   We are going to review the progress so far during the next couple of weeks and plan for the future.

For more information please contact: simonrobinson_7@hotmail.com or Ed Stewart Ed.Stewart@eonenergy.com

10)   Double Yellow Lines Newdigate Street, Kimberley (opposite The Kimberley School)

Many of you will recall the extensive work that has been done here over the past 18 months (following initially an approach by a number of residents to Nick Palmer last June).  We’ve since had several public meetings, I’ve met with the school and worked up a bid to put to the County Council to release funds to make improvements along Newdigate Street etc.

I’ve asked repeatedly for information from the County Council and it’s not really that forthcoming.  Yesterday I was told of a loose open-ended commitment to put the yellow lines (to stop the dangerous parking) that “may be in place by March next year”.  I’ll keep chasing until we get a proper answer.

The problem we up against are two fold 1) a Conservative Controlled County Council who are hell bent on cutting everything in site 2) an inept Lib Dem County Councillor for Kimberley (Ken Rigby – you know the only Councillor in Kimberley who’s voted in favour of car parking charges).  He’s been of no assistance whatsoever to all of the campaigning and ground work we have done over the past 18 months.

Thanks in particular does go however to Margaret Betteridge and Michael and Eileen O’Connell of Newdigate Street, who amongst others, have been very helpful and supportive during the length of this campaign.

11)    T1 – revised route via Swingate from Monday 30 November

As reported in the last update we’ve got a revised service for the T1 Phoenix Flyer going up Swingate during the evenings and all day Sundays from next week.  If anyone has not got a timetable, please let me know and I’ll get one to you.

12)    Banking Facilities in Kimberley

Nick and I have approached three banks in Kimberley with a view to opening a branch in Kimberley, utilising the premises at the current Halifax branch.  From 8 January 2001 the Halifax banking facilities in Kimberley will cease to be in existence.

We’ve been turned down by one bank, and are now awaiting the response from two others.

I have been asked to let you know about an information event the Halifax in Kimberley are putting on tomorrow – Saturday between 9am and 12 noon.  Two qualified Banking Advisers will be on hand to advise current Halifax customers on the easiest way to access accounts once the branch counter has closed.
For more details:
DanielWagstaff@Halifax.co.uk
Branch phone number:  01159 385464

13)    Greene King site

Nick and I have a meeting with a potential interested party for part of the site on Friday 11 December.  We’ll let you know the outcome in due course.

Local Community Business Information

“Nine Corners” 20, Main Street Kimberley

A really big thank you for the fantastic support from everyone who’s visited “Nine Corners Interiors” in Kimberley.

We welcome everyone with any decorating and design dilemmas. Our in store advice cost’s nothing and if you get really stuck we can offer a free home visit. Christmas isn’t that far away (!), so don’t leave it until the last minute if you’re planning on decorating or having new curtains. Pop in and have a chat, we look forward to meeting you.

Nine Corners, for wall coverings, fabrics, curtains and blinds.

20, Main Street, Kimberley, Nottingham NG16 2LL Tel: 01159 389333

Madeleine Chandler

Interior Design Consultant
Mobile 0778 8553 947

interiordesign@madeleinechandler.co.uk

www.madeleinechandler.co.uk

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Neighbourhood pet care, pet boarding for caged birds and pets, also home
visits, dog walking, feeding etc peace of mind references, collection/delivery
service tel:  Jenny on 0115 8494708 or  mobile 0795 2751 019.

73 Newton’s Lane, Cossall

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Running from Baker Road, Newthorpe the business called Triple S offers
Computer Services based on a fixed rate fee. The main services range from a
computer “MOT” to a full rebuild of the operating system, installation
services for Broadband and an “Anything Computers” one to one are available.

Contact Steve:
www.tripletriple.f2s.com and the mobile number  07847 786744 E-mail: tripletriple@f2s.com

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I’m a local author living on Victoria Street, Kimberley.  I’ve just
published a children’s book which is an historical adventure based around
Kimberley, Awsworth, Cossall, Ilkeston and Nottingham Castle in the year
1086.  I’m very willing to make this book available for fund-raising
purposes.  Is it possible details can be included with the Newsletter?  If
so, please let me know what I need to do.  It would make a great
stock-filler for 9-12 year olds.
GLORIA MORGAN
glomo.vicstreet@ntlworld.com

Thank you – Book Title: KINMERS LEA – which is the old name for Kimberley.
My contact details: Tel: 08454 67 1086 (local rate calls).
The book is available for sale from Plumb’s, James Street, Kimberley,
Awsworth Post Office, Giltbrook Post Office and Giltbrook News price £7.99.
Web site: www.kinmerslea.co.uk

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SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE

Domestic/ Commercial Window Cleaning

Industrial Cleaning

Builders Cleans

Guttering/Facia Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Patio Cleaning

Also available for subcontract work

All areas covered

Contact:  Mr Richard Hill

‘phone  0782 4535 309

15 Ruislip Close Kimberley Nottingham   NG16 2LF

crystalclear.cleaning@ntlworld.com

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SHORT OF CASH?

Sell your broken gold jewellery at

Mike’s

7 James Street

Kimberley

Established  30 years.

Watch batteries/straps fitted.

Jewellery repairs undertaken.

Wide selection of Gifts available.

We also have Toys!

Call in for a friendly, old fashioned, service.

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Kerstine Herbert (Dip RM)-Sports Injury and Remedial Massage Therapist.
Local therapist based on Victoria Street Kimberley offering mobile option so you can be
treated in the comfort of your own home.
Common conditions treated include:
*       Whiplash
*       Back and neck pain
*       Sports injuries
*       Joint problems
*       Strains and sprains
*       Stress and tension.
A full therapeutic body massage is great for unwinding and combating stress
I also offer Indian Head Massage which is highly beneficial for treating
stress, poor sleep patterns, headaches and neck and back tension.
Prices range from £17 for a half an hour treatment to £25 for a full body
massage
To arrange an appointment please call on 0788 6226 005

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Softwurkz
SoftWurkz S£ick Business Management Software

Pain Relief for Small Businesses

SoftWurkz Limited is a Kimberley based Company who specialise in the development of business management computer software for the self employed and for small businesses. The directors live on Angus Close, Kimberley.  To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com 07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107.

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C & J UPVC Maintenance
Specialists in UPVC Window, Door & Conservatory Repairs/Upgrades

Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501, or 0115 849 8397 - www.candjupvcmaintenance.co.uk .

33 Wortley Avenue, Trowell, Nottingham, NG9 3QP

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Noah’s Ark Pre-School Playgroup
Free places for 3 and 4 year olds.

Holy Trinity, Church Hill, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2HY Tel: 0115 945 8553 (am only), noah.ark.kimberley@live.co.uk