Serving the Communities of Brecks, Dalton, Flanderwell, East Herringthorpe, Sunnyside and Woodlaithes

This year has been particularly difficult for people residing within the Parish following the loss of jobs from Corus and the closure of Burberry and we hope that next year sees a recovery within the local job market. The Parish Council continues to strive to improve the appearance of the Parish by working closely with organisations such as Groundworks Dearne Valley and others in improvements to Magna Lane Playing Fields and the stream area and also other provisions such as the hanging baskets sited on Doncaster Road, Dalton and Flanderwell Lane, Sunnyside. We are also working closely with the Sunnyside Allotment Society, RAOB Pride of Bramley Lodge to provide allotment facilities in schools. This project has been supported by Wentworth South Area Assembly, Fosters Garden Centre, Hobsons of Swallownest and Ravensworth Nursery in Richmond and assisted by Pat Martin of Brecks Lane Allotments.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES
Join us for the lights switch on
This year the Christmas lights switch on will take place on Friday, 27th November 2009 commencing with a Carol concert at 6-30 p.m. at the Parish Hall.
Prior to the switch on there will be a Carol Service in the Parish Hall which will be led by a group of children from the Parish Schools.

Refreshments will be available and proceeds donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Additional Lights
Following the success and positive feedback from last year’s illuminations that stretched along Doncaster Road, Dalton and also included the illuminated Christmas tree sited on the Mushroom Roundabout, Dalton Parish Council have agreed to extend the lights all the way to the roundabout and also to add more lights to now finish at the entrance to Corus. More efficient and improved lights are to be installed on the Christmas tree. These improvements should enhance this year’s display.