Useful Links

Useful Information - 'Links'

General

Google UK Search Engine

Local Area Sites

Burton and District Arts Council (BADAC) - a registered charity that supports the voluntary arts community in and around Burton. To subscribe to the BADAC email newsletter go here. An example (October 2011 edition) can be read here.

Burton Junior Football League - Check out Rolleston FC and other team results.
Burton Tourist Information Centre - Tel: 508111 Email: tic@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk Web: www.enjoyeaststaffs.co.uk
netmums.com/eaststaffs - A local voluntary website set up and run by mums for all parents of young children living in the East Staffordshire area. The website has a wealth of information for local parents to access in the comfort of their own home and would welcome contributions about local events, ideas and comments.
U3A Burton-on-Trent - Find further details from Lesley on 0795 1477 943 or u3alesley@btinternet.com
InBurton.co.uk
BBC Stoke and Staffordshire - the BBC's local news, sport, travel and entertainment reporting - on the web.
Walking in Staffordshire - More than 80 FREE Staffordshire walks to download.
Recycling - Local stores with 'Battery Cans'

Consumer Advice

East Staffordshire Citizens Advice Bureau, Voluntary Services Centre, Union Street, Burton upon Trent. * Independent * Confidential * Impartial * Free * Advice. Tel. 0844 848 7902 (advice line). If you are interested in learning more about the CAB or volunteering opportunities please contact Rebecca Martin on 01283 527987. The National online CAB service can be found here.
Environment Agency (Flood Warning Service)
Mailing Preference Service
Telephone Preference Service

Transport

Arriva Buses
Trent Buses
National Express - go by coach.
The TrainLine
UK Train timetables

Council Services

East Staffs. Borough Council, Town Hall, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2EB. For general enquiries Tel 508000. The Borough Council’s ‘Litter Hotline’ is: 0800 269098 (Waste Management) - Residents can use this number to report not just litter but leaves on pavement and dog fouling on pavements. ESBC Dustbin Collection - Tel. 508665.
Council Link
Household Recycling Centres

Staffordshire County Council, St Chad's Place, Stafford ST16 2LR. The CLARENCE service is now called the Highways Hotline and issues (eg. report broken street lights, potholes, damaged pavements, blocked drains, overgrowth of trees that block out street lights, etc.) should now be reported via email to: highways@staffordshire.gov.uk or online here. The corporate telephone number for all calls including those to this service is 0300 1118000.

Rolleston Neighbourhood Library

Many of you already know that Staffordshire County Council’s Travelling Library visits Rolleston every Thursday. What you may not be aware of is what it provides!

We think it is an excellent service bringing the best of Staffordshire Libraries to your door. But as I’m sure you also know the hard part of providing any service is ‘getting the message out’. So we’re hoping this article should make it a little clearer about what we offer.

The easy ones first. -

When does it visit? Every Thursday from 9:30am to 6:45pm.
Where is it parked? On the car park of Rolleston Club.

Now the more interesting stuff.

What does it offer? We carry 4000 items of constantly changing stock. (Although, it’s not all on at the same time; or we’d need extra wheels!) It’s too much to cover in one article but what you could expect to find on a visit is: anything from the latest release fiction to copies of the classics. We stock books to suit all tastes: from thrillers and crime to family sagas and Mills & Boon. And of course there’s something for science fiction and horror reader too. What’s best is many of these are in large print to cater for those with less than perfect vision and we even have some on audio tape or CD for those who prefer to listen!

We don’t forget our younger readers who can borrow anything from picture books to vampire stories. Non-fiction stock is available for all age-groups. It’s also worth mentioning that Internet access is available on the vehicle: so if you’re looking to research your family history or just want to ‘browse’ the web why not call in.

It’s always worth remembering that if we don’t have what you’re looking for we can order from another Staffordshire library for a modest fee to cover costs.

From time to time we run special events. The Summer Reading Challenge for young people is a good example. This encourages youngsters to carry on reading through the long summer break. But older readers are not forgotten with a challenge to read also. The Winter Reading Challenge offers the winner a tour of the new JCB museum – just for reading 5 books.

The helpful, good-looking, informed and friendly staff: Dawn, Ann and Peter will always be happy to show you what the vehicle offers (it’s perhaps going a bit far with the good-looking but…). So next Thursday, when you’re at a loss what to do, why not visit and take a look at what we have to offer – or if you want more details please telephone 07773 791132.

For general information, please telephone 01785 278369 (http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/leisure/librariesnew/libraries.aspx ).

You can also find books using TalisPrism - Staffordshire Library and Information Services on-line library catalogue.

Low Flying Aircraft

Derbyshire Airfield’s contact number is: 01283 733803 - The contact at Derbyshire Airfield is Martin Jones. He will be able to help with any concerns over low flying aircraft. If residents wish to report any low flying aircraft then they must do so as soon as the aircraft has been seen – this will enable Derbyshire Airfield to follow up your concerns.

Police/Crime

Burton Police Station Tel 565011
The new non-emergency telephone number is 101.
PC Roy Musgrove 0300 123 2345 04168
PCSO Lesley Hardware 0300 123 2345 16848