Dore Show 2002

This years Dore Show will take place on Saturday 14 September in the Old School and Methodist Church Hall - be sure to note the date in your diary. Brass band, entertainment and side displays of interest to everyone as usual.

There will be over 70 classes for you to enter for or come and see, ranging from vegetables to paintings, flower arranging to childrens exhibits. The full schedule will be available from Greens on Causeway Head Road shortly.

For those keen photographers wishing to plan ahead, the 3 photography classes will be: Colour - My Holiday - standard or panoramic size only & unmounted please; Colour - The Natural World - min 7" x 5; and Black & White - Open - min 7" x 5.

The Show has become an established part of village life, largely thanks to the exhibitors and those who plan and run the event on the day. As always many hands make light work! If you can offer a little help on the day please contact the Show Secretary on 236 9025.

Arctic heist

Mother and father polar bears were stolen from the Valerie of Dore van outside the shop at the end of March. The orphan baby bear is still in the shop. Sadly one adult was found smashed in a Dore garden in April. The police were informed and a reward (an Arctic Roll) has been offered for any information leading to recovery of the missing bear.

Letters

Dear Sir,

Please could you print another reminder, which I’m sure will again fall on deaf ears, to all parents dropping children off at school to park safely and not to use the yellow zig-zags as some sort of ‘runway’ markings - so many seem to think they’re a means of directing them into their own personal parking spot! The increase in penalties is welcome, but of course useless if not policed - where are traffic wardens when you need them? Thank you.

Dear Sir,

Elders’ Congress

Aiming to deliver real improvements to services for older people through the active involvement of older people; this Congress consists of Elders’ Council Members and Members.

Elders’ Council Members are volunteers who are voted into office by the members in their area. The elections take place in June and only members will be able to elect representatives to the Congress Council.

Members have no need to relinquish their valuable ‘spare’ time by attending meetings or by doing any work. Members are kept informed and can raise issues or obtain advice. Members can inform their Congress Council Member where services work, where they fail, and suggest possible improvements.

What do you want for your later years? Become a member and have a voice by telephoning the number below for a membership form. 50+ The Sheffield Elders’ Congress, The Town Hall, Room 133, Sheffield Sl 2HH. Tel 273 5426

I have volunteered for election to the Elders’ Congress Council to represent South West Sheffield.

Dear Sir,

I have a bee in my bonnet - muzak or radio in shops. Last week I was blasted in the chemists whilst waiting for a prescription by a radio and when I raised it with the young woman behind the counter she was not pleased. I then went up to the Co-op where music was blasting all round the shop. Far from relaxing me it really winds me! Am I alone as a miserable grouch or have others raised this matter? Certainly given the average age of the customers in the Chemists I would have thought others would be discomforted.

Did you know

It seems we can eventually expect a major review of traffic problems in Dore and no doubt some traditional responses in the form of humps, bumps and squeezers. But do we really want to share the experiences of other Sheffield suburbs? It seems that every side road involves weaving to avoid damaging your suspension or front dam, not to mention your back, as you make your way home.

Is it any wonder we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of so called off-road vehicles purchased for everyday use, given the state of the roads and extra man-made hazards. And do these measures really help, or just create frustration, more pollution and force people to watch the road surface rather than other users or potential hazards from children. If only all that money could be spent in enforcing current regulations on speeding and parking instead!

Which reminds me that it is an offence to drop litter. Yet what do we find under our feet all around the village - litter. I wonder if people take as little care at home or are many of our homes glorified litter bins - I doubt it!

Doremouse

Worsening roads

Britain’s roads are "bad and getting worse", a survey published this month by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) concluded.

Local authorities told the institution that they were unable to tackle a backlog of maintenance and said the problem was growing rapidly. Councils estimate £7.4bn would he needed to clear the unfinished work - £120 for each resident.

Local authorities are responsible for all roads except trunk routes and motorways. The roads for which councils are responsible make up 96 per cent of the national network and carry about two-thirds of the journeys made.

The survey also found that the number of highway liability claims from drivers and pedestrians had rocketed.

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