WHAT'S ON: Catcliffe

LAND SALE: Residents have been quick to take action after RMBC announced it was selling a plot of land that has been a playground haven for children since the High Hazels estate was built in the 1950s. Kerry Sunderland drew up paper and electronic petitions and led a campaign. Her mum, Aileen Proctor, still lives on the estate where Kelly grew up. Helped and encouraged by Friends of Catcliffe chairman Pete DeVeaux, she recruited her friends Maxine Spittlehouse, Lisa Parker, Jayne Seymour and Kevin Proctor and many more in gathering names. The land has planning rights for grazing at the present time and even if the sale goes ahead, residents are fighting for it to remain green land. Most petitioners stated the happy memories from playing on the land in their childhood days. RMBC, through its Area Housing Panel, has recently granted the provision of fencing along the length of the land to make it a safer place for children to play. It has been announced that the land has now been withdrawn from sale.

CHURCHYARD CLEAN-UP: St Mary’s Church and Friends of Catcliffe joined forces to tidy the graveyard area in readiness for the Remembrance Day service at the war memorial on November 8.

SUNDAY SERVICES: Services at St Mary’s will now start at 10.30am for a three month trial period. Breakfast and refreshments 9.45am.

MEMORIAL HALL: For details of activities at the hall, including hearing clinic, scouts, yoga, Weight Watchers, visit www.catcliffeparishcouncil.com or contact the parish clerk 07985 327377. 

COFFEE POT: Join in for free coffee, tea and cakes every Tuesday 10am in the meeting room at St Mary’s Church.

CHAPEL WALK CENTRE: A housing surgery is held every Wednesday 10am. There is bingo on Monday evenings and a fortnightly social on Saturday evenings.

MERE BROW CENTRE: Everyone welcome for chat, games and coffee every Thursday 10am.

WEIGHT WATCHERS: Liz received her third silver 7 and Carol and Helen both received their first. Lindsay received her 50lb certificate. Contact Katie 07875663172 or Nicola 07757999801.

BEETLE DRIVE: Friends of Catcliffe is organising a beetle drive in the Red Lion on October 31 7.30pm. Contact Glenys Cooper 01709 375435.

INDOOR BOWLS: The parish council is looking for someone to organise bowls sessions at the Memorial Hall. Although interest has been shown from bowlers wishing to use the facility, to date no one has been willing to take up the reins. The council is offering free sessions for the first four weeks and sees this as an important social function for the village.