Thursday 19 th July 7pm Ravenscroft Resource Centre Bungalow ( Behind Stradbroke Shops)

1. STRADBROKETACA NEWSLETTER JULY 2012 Sheffield Homes 2053333 Repairs 2735555 South Yorkshire Police 2202020 Non Emergency Calls 101 Stradbroke General Meeting Thursday 19th July 7pm Ravenscroft Resource Centre Bungalow ( Behind Stradbroke Shops) Local Councillors & Sheffield Homes Staff Invited Free Refreshments Provided For Details Contact 07973837664 Anti-Social Behaviour Helpline Matlock Firework Display Coach Trip Saturday 27th October Stradbroke TACA is dedicated to helping combat anti social behaviour in our area and has started a helpline to offer assistance. If you have concerns of any anti social behaviour please ring Garry on 07407443985 Pick up at The Strad Pub 3pm and return 10pm Tickets £5 Members £7 Non Members ( Preference given to members ) Tickets On Sale From 5th June Contact Sue on 07570483144 STRADBROKE CELEBRATIONS Jubilee Fun Day at the Strad A great time was had by all at the Jubilee Fun Day. With help from Stradbroke TACA members and staff from The Strad Pub. Jamie and Kerry managed to raise £487.00 for the charity Help the Heroes. Thank you to all who came and gave their support.

2. S13 DOES BROADWAY DO YOU WANT TO BE INVOLED IN THE EXCITING S13 DOES BROADWAY ? OPEN TO ALL AGES , UNDER 8’S MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AN ADULT SCENES FROM HAIRSPRAY GREASE AND ANNIE NOT INTO ACTING ? COME ALONG AND BE A STAGE HAND OR TECHNICHIAN ! REHEARSALS ! July 25th August 1st , 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Culminating in a performance at Richmond Park ‘‘Links Festival’’ on 16th September Venue : Stradbroke Community Centre Time 10am – 4pm ( Bring Packed Lunch and Drinks ) For further details contact Helen : 07973837664 Fran : 07427460231 Email : frantabulous@live.co.uk JUBILEE PROJECT Students from City School took part in a 6 week Jubilee project.  They worked with older residents from the Salvation Army and learnt about the Queen’s original coronation and what life was like in the 1950's.  The party took place on 25th May 2pm - 4pm.  It was a 1950’s themed party with students from City Secondary and Stradbroke Primary taking part.  There was food, singing dancing and music.  The local TACAs and community groups/councillors were also invited.

3. Derrick Allsopp –“Wheels over Normandy” Derrick Allsopp met with pupils at City School as he launched his wartime memoirs 'Wheels over Normandy’ HISTORY lessons are so much better when taught by someone who can say, ‘I was there’ and that’s what happened when former soldier Derrick Allsopp spent a day at City School, Sheffield. The 90-year-old shared memories from his new book, Wheels Over Normandy, as part of a World War Two Studies Day. It recounts his five years in the Army when he served as a member of the Buffs – the Royal East Kent Regiment – and how he went on to become a motorbike despatch rider zooming around France following the Normandy landings. The launch was followed by a question-and-answer session. He spoke to the pupils as he described his part in the war. A plumber in civilian life, he still recalls the day he joined up – January 8, 1942. Clearer still are his memories of the day he landed on Gold Beach ‘with a sten gun around his neck, a crash helmet, and a box for his maps’. “I have many memories but I never really spoke about them,” he said. “Then my friend and neighbour Major Rich Taylor persuaded me to write them down. “I’ve had a lot of help especially from the East Community Assembly and City School and I’m pleased to say the book is selling really well.” Wheels Over Normandy, priced £5.50, can be purchased at City School, 0114 2392571. Proceeds will go to local charities and also to forces charity Help for Heroes £5.50 THE LINK FEST LINKING COMMUNITIES, PARTNERS & PEOPLE Live Bands, Music, Dance, Performers, Fairground Rides, Arts & Crafts,& Much, Much More. SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2012 @RICHMOND PARK Look out for more details of this fabulous Community Event COMING SOON To All Dog Owners He who brings his dog to poo Shall finish with it on his shoe So please pick it up and take it to the proper loo If caught have a thought when you have to pay a big fine !

4. Neighbourhood watch In the late 80’s and early 90’s our area was part of a neighbourhood watch scheme. It proved invaluable in helping to make our area a safer place for all of us. Unfortunately as people became older and also moved away the scheme dissolved. Now more than ever our neighbourhood would benefit from a neighbourhood watch scheme What can Neighbourhood Watch schemes do? They can target local crime problems and take action to prevent them. In consultation with the local police they can find out from local people what crimes most concern and affect them and focus on those specific problems. Most crime is opportunist, committed on the spur of the moment, or when a car or house is left unlocked. This means there is enormous scope for reducing chances for criminals. Traditional Neighbourhood Watch activity has focused on the immediate vicinity of homes. However, more and more schemes are now broadening their range of work. Local problems such as combating anti-social behaviour, vandalism and graffiti are well within the scope of a well-organised neighbourhood watch scheme. You can also take action such as fitting more secure door and window locks in vulnerable homes. You could also lobby the local authority, for example, to improve street lighting or step up the security of a communal entrance. If you would like to know more or attend the initial meeting please contact Helen 07973837664 The importance of phoning 101 101 is the number to call when you want to contact South Yorkshire Police for non-emergency matters – when it is less urgent than 999. 101 should be called to report less urgent crime or disorder and for general police enquiries. For example: • if your car has been stolen• if your property has been damaged• when you suspect drug use or drug dealing• to report a minor traffic collision• to make us aware of policing issues in your area• for any other general enquiries. It is important to ring 101 as every phone call builds up a case and may lead to police intervention or prosecution, though the 999 number should always be used in absolute emergency's.

5. The Woodthorpe Development Trust Community Hub opened its doors today for the first time at an official event where the ribbon was cut by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield Councillor John Campbell. The "shop" on Richmond Road in Sheffield will give the Trust a presence in the heart of the community. Larry Angel M.B.E Chair of the Trust said " We've wanted to open up a venue like this for years so that we can be directly accessed by people that need our help or advice in our community, now we have and we're going to be open for business"! The "hub" will host a variety of services including a special needs "drop in" centre for older teenagers and young adults, project based work,community learning and advice. Other organisations and groups working in Woodthorpe and the Ward area will also be able to use the space to hold surgeries or advice sessions too Dog Rescue We need unwanted blankets, towels, dog & cat food, large or small toys and any unwanted items, you name it, and we will appreciate it! Call Sue on (0114) 2390535 Do you have Daughter, or a girl you know who would like to join the Girl Guide movement?? There are Rainbow, Brownie and Guide units in this area all looking for girls to join. Girlguiding is great fun, we meet every week and do many activities in a safe and secure environment. For details please contact Lucy on 07939083738. Frantabulous Drama Classes Stradbroke Playgroup Every Thursday Stradbroke Community Centre 9.30-11.30am £1 per session, 50p per additional child. Further details contact Felicity on 07704009351 Are you interested in learning about theatre and performing?  Drama classes are held every Saturday morning at Stradbroke Community Centre for children aged 8+ (classes for 5-8 years coming soon) Classes for other age groups coming soon, if you are interested please contact Fran on 07427460231 or check out the facebook page 'Frantabulous' or drop me an email frantabulous@live.co.uk Modern Sequence Dancing Tuesdays Stradbroke Community Centre 12.30-2.30pm £1.50 (includes refreshments) CONTACT MR PURDY 2693071 MIXED ABILITY KEEP FIT Mixed ability Keep Fit every Monday at Stradbroke Community Centre (7-8pm) Contact Vicky on 2392457

6. Friends of Richmond Park The Friends of Richmond Park secured funding to provide Free events throughout the 6 weeks holidays 31st July ZORB BALLS 1pm—4pm 6th August FUN in the Park 1pm --3pm 7th August CLIMBING WALL 1pm--4pm 15th August GRASS SLEDGING 1pm --3pm 22nd August DEN BUILDING 1pm --3pm  There will also be BMX COACHING and MOSAIC WORKSHOPS keep looking on the notice board in the Park  We are pleased to announce continued FOOTBALL COACHING WITH SWFC every SATURDAY 10 30am till 12pm until end of NOVEMBER Local Mobile Hair Dresser Competitive rates Contact Maria On 07540095495 DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICE I offer a cleaning and shopping service for local OAP’s. My rates are very competitive. For further details please call Julia on 2398088/07788770187 GROUNDWORKSfor curb laying, block paving & tarmacing please call Steven whitehead on 07799312040 CORNER COB 77A Stradbroke Drive OAP special £3 daily home cooked meals ( Roast beef, Yorkshire Puds Spuds & Veg) STAY PUT Need security for your home ? Stay Put fit alarms and deadlocks on doors and windows. For more info contact Andrew Fisher 2564294 DJT Autos Rear of 79A Stradbroke Drive (behind Stradbroke shops) Call 0114 2393448 or 07939636048