RATES SET FOR MALEW 2012-2013

The Board of Malew Parish Commissioners is pleased to announce that there will be no increase in rates for the coming year and the amount levied will remain at 152ppp for the fourth year running.

The Board and Officers have worked hard to keep costs down through efficiency savings and good budgeting and without cutting services.

This, along with a modest increase in revenue, has enabled the rates to be kept at the same level even though there has been an increase in costs borne by the Authority in particular fuel, Audit Fees and Waste Disposal charges.

For Futher information, please contact Barry Powell on 823522

New Governor Offical Visit to Malew

His Excellency Mr Adam Wood paid a visit to Malew in September.

His visit was filled with the diversity on offer within the Parish. After his arrival at the Commissioners' Office he walked up to Ballasalla School, when he participated in the morning assembly. He also fielded questions from the pupils on a variety of subjects.

Then it was on to JCK's new recycling plant for a demonstation of the process. Followed by a visit the Original Manx Fudge factory to sample some of their delights.

Lunch was taken at Ballagarey Chapel at St Marks and also included was a tour of St Marks Church.

The visit was concluded with a tour of Billown Farm.

His Excellency said in a letter to the Chairman, that he throughly enjoyed his visit.

MALEW PARISH COMMISSIONERS’
CIVIC SERVICE

Malew Parish Commissioners recently held their annual Civic Service at the Abbey Church in Ballasalla. The proceeds of the collection this year was in aid of the Manx Stroke Foundation, and Mrs Crellin, Chairman of the Commissioners, presented Mr Terry Chilcott Treasurer of the Foundation, with a cheque for £501.86.

Rev. Michael Roberts conducted the Service assisted by Rev. David Perkins
and Father Gerry Hurst. Mr Mike Porter, G.R.S.M. was the organist,
accompanied by Mr Matthew Callister on the trumpet. Mrs Jayne Mayne sang two beautiful solos: ‘Nearer my God to Thee’ by Lewis Carey and ‘A Clare Benediction’ by John Rutter. Mrs Brenda Crellin, Chairman, and Mrs Barbara Brereton, Vice-Chairman read the lessons.

Following the Service, refreshments were served in the Village Hall, during which Mrs Crellin thanked everybody. On behalf of Malew Commissioners, she presented Rev. Roberts with a Commemorative Plaque to mark his retirement, together with a further Plaque to Rev. Perkins, who will be shortly leaving the Island to take up a position in Wootton Bassett. Mrs Roberts was presented with a basket of flowers.

Stunning Photos of Malew from Derbyhaven

School administrator retires after 28 years

(courtesy of Isle of Man Newspapers)

WITHIN a couple of days last week Ballasalla Primary School suffered a series of technical breakages and faults when the colour printer, photocopier, computer and laminator all misbehaved. Head teacher Lyn Ashworth blamed former administrator Isy Collister.

'It's all happened since she left,' she said of Isy, whose last day was the Friday before.

Heads, teachers and pupils have come and gone, but Isy has been always there as the mainstay of school life since 1982.

As she turned 65 on October 3, she had to take compulsory retirement meaning her last day was on October 1 and she'll be sorely missed, not least for her technical skills.

The school certainly saw her off in style. First there was a surprise party in Ballasalla village hall on Thursday night when 'friends, colleagues past and present and family came to share memories and anecdotes about this most popular lady', said Lyn.

Isy was brought up in Ballanorris and went to Arbory Primary School and even her school entry was on display.

President of Tynwald Noel Cringle paid tribute to the role Isy, who is also a commissioner and organiser of St Mark's fair, has played in the community and asked all visitors to toast her and to wish her to a long and healthy retirement.

Former Ballasalla pupil Gareth Moore provided the music.

The four head teachers she has worked with – John Martin, for 12 years, Paul Reynolds, for 11 years, Jacqueline Barrow, for four years and Lyn – presented a certificate acknowledging her contribution to the education system.Malew and Santon MHK Graham Cregeen presented another certificate from the civil service. Isy was also presented with a digital camera and printer.

At a special assembly on her last day at school, children presented her with a Manx engraved vase and tributes to Isy's reliability and friendship were made by chairman of the governing body Barbara Brereton.

In turn Isy gave the school 400 daffodil and crocus bulbs.

Later on Friday the director of education John Cain visited the school and paid his respects and thanked Isy for her hard work, there was a tree planting ceremony when Isy planted a willow in memory of former parish MHK Andrew Douglas, who was also a school governor and died last year, Isy was assisted by Andrew's wife Doreen.

Isy said she started at the school after her two sons, Keith and Mark, had started going to school. Over the decades she said the lifestyle of the pupils has 'changed a bit,' but the pupils and school life is 'really much the same'.

The best bit has been the friends and colleagues, she said.

'I was sad to leave I will miss school life. I have no plans, I will just see what comes along,' she said.

Whatever comes along might involve her granddaughter two-year-old Emily and almost certainly the school. 'I popped into school yesterday and got a job to do straight away,' she said. 'I was judging the fancy dress.'

She added: 'I have worked there for 28 years and never had a police check, I want to go back to do voluntary work or whatever and I had to have a police check. It was ok, fortunately

Community House Project Opens

The Community House in lagh Vane was officially opened by local shop keeper Andy Johnson on Saturday 2nd October.

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Popular Worker Retires

(Photo Courtesy of Mike Proudfoot. Isle of Man Newspapers)

Malew Commissioners gave Kenny Walton a fine send-off at The Whitestone in Ballasalla. Mr Walton retired after 14 years of service to the parish as a foreman, refuse loader and general worker. Kenny is a keen gardener and did much to enhance the appearance of the parish through his planting, particularly in areas such as the commissioners' car park, where his work resulted in a very colourful display. The Janet's Corner resident said now he has retired he was looking forward to spending more time in his own garden. Barry Powell, Malew Commissioners' Clerk said 'He was a very valued member of staff, he was very constructive and reliable and was a great asset to the commissioners and also well liked by fellow staff members and ratepayers. They always had a good word to say about him.'

Pictured above, Kenny with Commissioners, colleagues and friends at his retirement party on 30th June 2010.

Centenary Celebration of Ballasalla Village Hall
Malew Commissioners are very pleased wih the positive feedback that has been received following the exhibition held during Manx week at the Village Hall. The event was well attended with an estimated 300 plus people visiting.

A big thank you is sent to all those who contributed material for the exhibition and those who gave up their valuable time to help set up and run the exhibition.