Capturing the End of an Era...
OSCAR would like to wish
everyone a fun and festive
seasons greetings!
We would also like to thank
everyone who has helped
us over the last 12
months, together we
really have secured
an exciting future
for Osmaston!
OSCAR members recently visited the Light
Alloy Foundry Site on Russell Street. The
visit followed complaints from residents over
how the demolition of the Main Works Site
was handled.
Rolls Royce invited OSCAR to meet with the
contractors on site to hear about what would
be done differently during this demolition
work. The visit proves that residents
concerns have been listened too, and that
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work carried out to clear this site has had
almost no impact on residents.
But the visit also gave a glimpse of the
industrial heritage of the area, which OSCAR
members have photographed for future
reference. Contractors are also
photographing progress on site and salvaging
some relics to be displayed in OSCAR.
Winter 2012 Edition
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OSCAR would like to thank all the local
businesses that have sponsored this months
newsletter.
Our newsletter is hand delivered to over 2,000
homes in Osmaston, and you can advertise from
as little as £25 per edition.
If you would like to feature your local business in
our newsletter please get in touch.
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OSCAR are excited to announce that work will
start in April 2013 to build 80 new homes in the
Elton Road Quadrant.
The development will be completed in two phases,
and include 1 & 2 bed bungalows and houses, and
some 4 bed houses.
Strata have been selected to build the properties,
of which 40 will be owned by OSCAR.
Plans for the development are displayed in our
offices, so come in and have a look!
STOP PRESS...
ON THE BEAT
We all want you to enjoy Christmas , but here
are some top tips on staying safe and
protecting your property during the festivities!
...STOP PRESS
You can find more hints and tips on staying safe
online or in the local media.
So what's been happening locally? There have
Valuables - its great to see presents under the tree, been some reports of ASB at Moorways Sports
but think who else might see them! Keep valuables Centre. Police are working with the families of
out of sight of potential burglars, and remember to the youths involved and stepping up patrols keep doors and windows locked!
but please do continue to report anything
suspicious to the Police.
Many of us will enjoy a tipple or two at
Christmas - but please do not drink and drive!
There has also been some issues around our new
You could lose a lot more than your license!
play area on Tennyson Street. Again, offenders
have been identified and the Police are working
Domestic violence particularly increases at
with these families as well as stepping up patrols in
Christmas, fuelled by the seasonal stress but also the area.
alcohol! Be responsible and know your limits don’t drink too much!
OSCAR worked hard to secure this playground
for local people, so please lets all keep an eye
Take care on the roads! Driving in winter can
out for it being damaged and report any issues
be hazardous, so think before making that
to the Police.
journey. Prepare your car for winter - check
your tyres and brakes, and stock up on de-icer. And finally, OSCAR would like to say a BIG
Plan your journey - know your route, and for
THANK YOU to PCSO Dan Barthorpe. Dan has
long trips take a flask and keep blankets and a sadly left us to move to a new patch, but we wish
shovel in your car.
him every success! Dan was a great supporter of
OSCAR, and his replacement PCSO Sean Pett is
Watch the weather! Driving in snow or fog can be already looking forward to working with local
dangerous, and watch out for icy roads. The sun
residents to make Osmaston a safe and great
can also set low, so don’t be dazzled!
place to live!
Finally, think of others - Christmas can also be
a lonely time for many. Keep an eye out on
your neighbours, check they are staying safe
and warm during winter, and share a little
Christmas spirit!
Remember - you can report anything
suspicious by calling the Police on 101. In the
event of an emergency always dial 999. Happy
Christmas!
These boots were made for walking!
OSCAR volunteer Stuart Boon recently completed a sponsored walk
from Derby to London! Stuart completed the walk in 4 days and raised
over £1000 for the Scouts Charity - so a BIG well done from us all!
Olympian Effort to secure BMX & Scooter Park!
OK, so it might not be as big as the Olympics - but OSCAR are making
an Olympian effort to secure a new BMX and Scooter Park for the area.
We have had a great response from local residents and are now at the
second stage off securing funding to pay for the new sports facility.
The proposed Park will be on land next to the Enthusiasm
Community Centre on Cotton Lane, and we are hoping
to provide coaching sessions to help youngsters learn
new skills.
For more information or to get involved in the
project contact Anne or Sue at OSCAR.
What’s on at OSCAR HQ...
Keep up to date on events and activities by
logging onto www.oscarderby.org
Local Ward Councillors Surgeries:
28th January 10am - 11am
25th February 5pm - 6pm
25th March 10am-11pm
Local Police Surgery:
7th January 11am - 1pm & 8th April 9am - 11am
Derby Homes Housing Surgery
Every Monday 10am - 12pm
Derwent Housing Surgery
Monday 7th January 12pm - 1pm
Riverside Housing Surgery
Monday 14th January 530pm - 630pm
Derby Homes Financial Support Service
Every Monday - 1130am - 1pm Please contact
OSCAR to make an appointment.
PCSO 12704 Sean Pett
has joined the Sinfin/
Osmaston Safer Neighbourhood Team.
To contact Sean call 101.
OSCAR will close on Friday 21st
December and reopen on 7th January
2013.
We look forward to seeing you then!
OSCAR together with
Community Organisers
(sponsored by Locality and
hosted by Jobs Education
and Training) invite you to
special surgeries where you
can have your say and voice
all your likes and concerns
about your local community.
It is only by expressing your views individually and
collectively that together by getting involved we
should be able to create positive change.
OSCAR, ve spolupraci s Community
Organisers (Komunitnimi pracovniky), vas
zve, abyste se v pritomnosti cesky mluviciho
pracovnika vyjadrili ke sve komunite – co
mate radi a co se vam naopak nelibi.
Jedine pokud vyjadrime sve stanoviko jako
jednotlivci a jako skupina, pokud se zapojime,
budeme schopni vytvorit zmeny, o kterych
snime.
Can you find our 4 Secret Santa’s hidden in
this newsletter wearing Secret Santa Hats!
Circle all 4 secret santa’s and drop your
newsletter into OSCAR by Friday 21st. One
lucky winner will be drawn to win a prize!