Birstall Post (396) July 2016

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Summer fun at fair

No. 396

School’s sporting options AMBITIOUS PROPOSALS to provide new sporting facilities at the Cedars Academy have been prepared.

“We are talking through the possibilities at the moment” said Chair of the Lionheart Academies Trust Chris Swan.

“We don’t have a pot of money so we are investigating what it is possible to find funding for.”

Options being considered are: • a new build leisure centre with a pool that would be run by a private company. A management deal with the Cedars Academy would enable use by students during the school day.

Such an arrangement exists at Beauchamp College, which is also a part of the Lionheart Academies Trust. It has a sports hall and gym that is run by priContinued on page 11

HIGHCLIFFE PRIMARY school’s summer fair in June had a Rio Carnival theme.

“It was a fantastic event” said PTA spokesman Paul Ince. “We were lucky with the weather and this helped us out on the biggest event we've ever held.”

Pics: Isabella Children at the school made Moran (5) enjoys all the bunting on site. They also a pony ride; ran some of the stalls, baked George Ashton (6) cakes, grew plants and perdriving a prison formed. van; dancers from Faces Arts, Tammie Bartlett, Faces Arts Continued on page 2

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Fair continued from page 1 Sambando and the Loughborough Longshots quidditch team all performed in the arena. At the start of the afternoon, our local PCSO Mark Butler released some special guests from the back of the police van as a number of teachers escaped.

Paul said: “We have raised a fantastic amount of money, which will be spent on the extras that are not covered by the school budget that will enhance the Highcliffe pupil’s experience while at the school. We would like to thank all the Highcliffe staff, pupils and parents who have supported us. A huge thanks also to the many local businesses that donated raffle prizes or provided support for the fair.”

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Parish council notes A FULL meeting of Birstall Parish Council was held on June 13.

PCSO Mo Musa reported there had been quite an increase in the crime figures, the majority being damage to motor vehicles and bilkings at the Shell service station – thieves steal number plates to fill up with petrol and drive away without paying.

PCSO Musa recommended fitting tamper proof screws to your car registration plate.

These are available free of charge at the Birstall & Wanlip NHW surgery.

PCSO Musa urged residents to report any incidents of damage to motor vehicles.

The police had names of suspects but as yet did not have sufficient evidence to charge anyone.

It was reported that a Front Street resident had started a petition objecting to rowdy behaviour and excessive litter on Watermead Country Park near the BBQ area of the mammoth lake. It was agreed to write to City Mayor Peter Soulsby to highlight the issue and request patrols of the area.

The chairman and two parish councillors had attended a workshop about the Watermead Regeneration Corridor where they had hoped to raise the issue of improving the Meadow Lane access to Watermead Country Park. The chairman reported that the workshop organisers only seemed to be interested in improvements to Thurmaston.

It was reported that Cllr Serinda Shergill had resigned.

The new parish council enforcement officer will begin work shortly. He will have the power to issue fines to people breaking the dog byelaws. He will wear a lapel video camera to record encounters.

The Council has agreed to purchase 13 aluminium notice boards at a cost of £653 each. The notices are displayed behind lockable doors. There is room for 12 A4 size notices. They will replace the existing parish noticeboards.

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Football fanatic transforms home

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HAVE YOU spotted the England Manager peeking out of a window on Bramley Road?

A life size Roy Hodgson is just a part of football mad Ben Roger’s Euro 2016 decorations. Not content with just hanging an England flag in the window, Ben has converted his living room into a football pitch by laying astro turf, put home made goal posts either side of his TV and built a press area behind his sofa so his kids can conduct post match interviews, as well as covering the house in bunting.

“I love getting all the decorations out and transforming the house” said Ben. “For me it’s better than Christmas!

“I also love to see how far I can push it each year without my wife

packing her bags.

“The astro turf will always be hard to top but this year I’ve made a few new additions, like an inflatable referee. Most

Ctr pic: Ben with Charlie (10) & Lucy(6)

of all I enjoy watching the games and having a laugh by continuing our silly you tube channel, rockets euro madness where we play the roles of made up characters from different nations.”

He added: “It’s one big celebration and something we can look back on with fond memories.”

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New primary school at Hallam Fields BIRSTALL’S NEW primary school and recreation centre on Hallam Fields will cater for pupils age 4-11, and will have seven classrooms for 210 students.

Leicestershire County Council submitted a planning application for the school on May 23.

The recreation centre will be a building linked to and to be used in association with the primary school as a joint use facility and include a community room, changing facilities, a Senior Football pitch and a cricket pitch.

The scheme has been developed to serve the growing community and meet an increased demand for school places.

The proposed design has been developed through consultation with Leicester County Council andlocal stakeholders including Jelson Homes and the local

New social group THE BIRDWATCHING group of the newly formed Syston and District University of the Third Age (SADU3A) had its first outing in May. Led by experienced birdwatcher Robin Perry, the group spotted 25 species of bird in Swithland Wood including woodpeckers, treecreepers and a nuthatch.

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land owner. The anticipated start on site is Autumn 2016, with an anticipated opening date for the new school year in September 2017.

The County Council say that the design’s integrated community facilities will mean that the building will be in use after school hours during evenings and on weekends.

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School = 1330.3sqm Community Centre = 156.2sqm Total = 1486.5sqm The community football and cricket pitches are located in the field to the northern part of the site that will be overlooked by the community building attached to the northern side of the school. The community building provides a community room, kitchenette and changing for two teams and officials.

The main access to the site is from the eastern boundary and the housing ring road. Pedestrian and vehicle access are kept separate to provide a safe route to the building. The staff and community car parking are also sited to the east.

The southern part of the site is to be a secure environment and includes the school building, formal playground, outdoor classrooms and playing field.

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Gala in pics MUSIC, A funfair and a new exotic wildlife tent attracted crowds to Birstall gala in June.

Now in its sixteenth year, the gala, organised

by Birstall Parish Council, concluded with a proms in the park concert attended by the Mayor of Charnwood, Birstall’s David Gaskell.

Parish Council Chairman Ann Marshall said: “It is always a great pleasure to see the community out in force to enjoy the entertainment.”

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Based on School Street, Syston it is looking for new service users and new volunteers to help it deliver services, expecially drivers.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees Paul Turner said: “The centre has had a record breaking year in terms of activities undertaken and services supplied, Many exciting developments are in the pipeline.

“We are proud of the range of support services we already provide for the elderly, handicapped and infirm of all ages.”

Services offered by the centre include: Social Car This offers personal, door-to-door transport for journeys to doctors, hospital appointments, shopping trips, visits to family, hairdressers etc., directly helping those who would otherwise not be able to get out of their houses to meet appointments or to socialise. Our band of volunteers who offer this service use their own cars in return for an agreed mileage rate of 45p a mile. The Centre charges the user the same mileage rate plus a small administration fee per journey, set by the Board of Trustees. Users then receive an invoice at the end of each month.

Minibus Trips and Group Transport Using a small fleet of specially adapted minibuses, door-to-door, the centre transports groups to Day Centres, social outings, community lunches, shopping trips and other group activities organised by the Centre and other groups within the community. This helps people to socialise and extend their active participation in community life.

Wheelchair and Other Mobility Aids Hire There is a large stock of wheelchairs, bath boards, commodes, crutches and walking sticks, all available for hire from the Centre.

Centre Manager Mark Smith said: “The volunteers are what makes the service work, if it wasn’t for them we wouldn’t be here.

“We are looking to recruit new volunteer drivers within the Birstall area. If you feel you have some time and wish to do something for the benefit of the local community, then please give us a call.

“The services of gardeners and handymen are regularly called upon to assist those who can no longer manage those little jobs around the home.

“Support for our small team of office staff would also be greatly appreciated.

“Sympathetic volunteers can be given the necessary training and guidance to assist in the provision of the range of personal services offered through the centre.”

For more details contact Mark Smith on 0116 2607 888 or email: mark@syston-vc.org

“THE LAST 200 metres took forever and no matter how hard I tried there was no sprint finish left, I was physically absolutely and completely drained” said Victoria Vernon about completing her first London Marathon in April.

Victoria (30) raised £1200 for local cancer charity Birstall BAGS with her run. “It’s a charity that’s close to my heart” she said.

Victoria began running in 2014, despite a heart operation in 2011, and a car accident in 2013 which damaged her back.

“I started to become quite inactive and put on a bit of weight as I was too scared to try something new” she said.

When her grandma died in December 2013 after a short fight with breast cancer, Victoria decided to run the Race for Life. She said: “This is what introduced me to running and I couldn’t think of a more worthy or fitting charity to raise funds for than the Birstall BAGS.” Victoria, who lives on Wanlip Lane and is a planning administrator for Sport England, then joined Anstey Running Club and was encouraged by coach Geoff Roberts to enter the London Mara-

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“I was going fantastic until about mile 10” said Victoria “when all of a sudden a seven foot tall velociraptor ran past me.

I was shocked, horrified and all of a sudden determined I would not be beaten. I kept going and just when I thought I needed to have a break and walk I ran around a corner and came face to face with my husband and brother at mile 17.

“It was such a boost to see them and hear them shout my name that I was buzzing until about mile 24.

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give, my feet were burning, my legs tired and achy. With the finish line in sight, all I could think of was keep going, just one foot in front of the other. I don’t remember crossing the finishing line, I felt like a zombie.”

Rosie Houldsworth from Birstall BAGS said: “We are very proud of Vicky's achievement. We are delighted and grateful for the amount raised, the generosity of Vicky’s sponsors is once again overwhelming. All donations enable Birstall BAGS to continue to support local cancer services.”

Victoria completed the 26 mile course in 4 hrs 43mins.

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YOUR SAY...

The Birstall Post welcomes your views and opinions on any subject. Letters, which must include your name and address, (though not necessarily for publication) can be posted to: The Birstall Post, Unit 109, Greenacres, The Sidings, Leicester LE4 3BR, or handed in at Birstall library or email: editor@birstallpost.co.uk

Christian Aid Many thanks to all who gave to this year’s house-to-house collection, the total raised is £2388.71. This collection could not take place without the time given by our volunteers, their help is much appreciated. The poorest people in the world will put your gifts to good use, thanks again.

Mary Bruce, Birstall Christian Aid Co-ordinator

Thanks I would like to express my deepest thanks for those who took the time to attend Terry’s funeral, sent cards and included Terry in their prayers.

It is comforting to know that Terry touched so many lives and his memory will continue to live on with us.

Rose Dawson

Parking I was interested in Cllr. David Gaskell’s observations on parking problems in Birstall (in last month’s Birstall Post). I would agree that this is an ongoing problem, and unlikely to be solved for the foreseeable future.

I live on Wanlip Lane, near to the Social Club and shops, and have had problems with parked vehicles outside my property for many years. This has included: - large parked lorries, when Nelsons Cartons was in business; construction vehicles when Nelsons was demolished and the Watermead flats built; parents collecting pupils from Riverside school; visitors to the Social Club and numerous other thoughtless drivers.

One of the main problems is that, many people may not be aware that the double yellow line restrictions apply from the carriageway right up to the boundary of house owner’s property.

Therefore, it is illegal to park on the grass verges, and obviously not directly blocking house owner’s access. On Sibson Road, near to the garden centre, there are some really clear signs showing where parking is permitted, but when I enquired about the possibility of similar signs for Wanlip Lane, I was told that, unfortunately, different regulations apply which prevent this happening.

However, I am afraid the main reason for problems is that people just don’t care if their behaviour causes difficulties for others. People should consider the hazards associated with the area, i.e. several busy junctions, clubs, shops, a bus stop and old people crossing. We have an elderly relative with mobility problems. Numerous times we have been unable to use the flat tarmac area outside our property in order for him to access the vehicle. Also, people seem to assume that, if there are no cars parked on people’s drives, then it’s O.K for them

to park across the drive. However, there may be elderly or disabled people living there, who need space for relatives or carer’s vehicles. In the event of a medical emergency or a fire, their selfishness might even result in loss of life or damage to property.

L Goodfellow

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Play area As the nation celebrates the Queen’s 90th birthday in different ways, could Birstall not celebrate the achievement of Councillor David Gaskell becoming Lord Mayor of Charnwood? The second play park on Hallam Fields is near completion. Could this be officially opened by Councillor Gaskell? The play area could also be given a name selected by Birstall playgroup the Children with Special Needs, the playgroup is a charity which Councillor Gaskell supports during his civic year. The name should have a royal theme to reflect the Queen’s 90th birthday. Noting silly like Queeny McQueen Face. There is already a Queens Park and Elizabeth Park in the Charnwood area.

Mr & Mrs Reynolds

Thanks On June 14 myself and my husband who is in a wheelchair were caught up in a very heavy downpour of rain opposite the Stamford Pub. I had to get my husband into the car, one kind gentleman must have seen us as he passed by, he came back, got out of his car (needless to say he had a coat on) to help me get my husband back in the car and put the wheelchair in the boot.

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For the 4th year running Birstall residents will be taking part in a massive collection of yard sales from their own driveway...

If you would like your household to take part-then all you need to do is get in touch (details below) & start hunting for clutter or unwanted items or even home-made items, then set up your table on the morning of the 9th July.

This will be fully advertised in the Leicester Mercury, Gumtree & publicised on Facebook/Twitter-we are expecting a brilliant turnout yet again.

We will be making a list of participating addresses so if you would like yours to be included please get in touch: fiona.barnes20@ntlworld.com Facebook.com/BigBirstallYardSale Or call or text 0754 7293545 to register for the event This will ensure that we can direct potential buyers to your stall.

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Birstall & District Art Society Tuesday, July 12 at 6.30pm for a 7pm start You are invited to join us at the Palmer Tomkinson Centre at The Cedars Academy, Wanlip Road, Birstall LE4 4GH to watch professional artist, Terry Anderson, demonstrate how to create a ‘Landscape’ using watercolours.

Come along and see if you will be inspired to try your hand at this wonderful and fulfilling hobby.

Demonstration to end at 9pm.

Members £1, Guests £3. Free raffle. Ample parking and wheelchair access.

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Summer Fair 34 The Ridgeway, Rothley Sun Aug 7,11am-3pm Tea, cake, BBQ, bric-a-brac, plant sale All proceeds to charity

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Councillor Surgery Last Sat of every month 10am to 12noon 10 Sibson Road, Old Council Office Talk to your District & County Councillors to discuss any issue of local concern

Birstall Running Club Meet Monday & Friday nights, 6.20 for 6.30 run Birstall School Lane playing fields – showers & toilets available Wednesday night beginners group at Birstall Legion 7pm Speed work sessions also available on Wednesdays for those wanting to improve Contact Deryk on dwoods1@sky.com or Bob 07927 346640 Web site – www.birstallrc.org.uk

Open Church St Leonard’s Swithland July 17, 2-4pm Come and join us for tea, coffee & cake A wander round to explore some of this beautiful church’s history Open on the 3rd Sunday of the month May – September

Birstall Royal British Legion 2nd Tammy (F/V) 9th Steve Sinatra (M/V) 16th Paula Burrows (F/V) 23rd Vicky Elise (F/V) 30th Lewis (M/V) Dancing every Saturday night with live entertainment Bingo, Free beer raffle and not forgetting Open the Box Every Tuesday night Bingo starting at 9.15pm Sunday Quiz nights Sunday 10th and 31st July starting at 9pm Acoustic night Sunday 17th July at 8pm Wednesday quiz every week from 8.30pm Food available every Saturday 122pm Wakes catered for Free Wi-Fi available New outside seating area Red Hill Allotments

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Open Day Saturday July 30 12.00 – 4.00pm A fun event for all the family, with home-made produce and allotment-grown fruit and vegetables for sale Refreshments, competitions, children’s activities and much more!

If you are interested in taking on an allotment, we have plots available to rent – talk to us on the day, or phone Rita on 0116 299 3056 for more information Please wear sturdy footwear Entrance off A6 Loughborough

Road, just north of Red Hill Circle Sorry, no parking on site except Blue Badge holders St James Parish Church Social Group

Coach outing to Newark Wednesday August 17th Leaving at 9.30am from outside Birstall Social Club and returning from Newark at 4.30pm Cost of coach £12 per person Please contact Sandra on 0116 2677238 to book a place •

St James' Summer Fayre Monday 29 August from 12 noon to 4pm at St James' the Great Church, on the lawn and in the church, Church Hill, Birstall Stalls, Games, Tea and Cakes, Hot dogs, competitions, Entertainment, Craft Activities, Raffle and Bouncy Castle.

For details about competitions, please visit the Church Website: www.birstall.org/events Entry 50p for adults Proceeds towards Air Ambulance and the Church We Look Forward To Seeing You

Rothley’s BIG DIG! 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday 23rd & 24th July 2016 Coming NOW to a garden or green space near you The Big Dig is led by the Charn-

wood Roots Team (see website) with expert help from Leicester University, aiming to uncover more of the Archaeology of the settlement of Rothley.

There will be 35 one-metre square dig sites.

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St Patricks Summer Gala Beaumont Leys Lane July 16th, 10.00am-2.00pm something for everybody. home cooked ethnic food, games, henna painting, BBQ, cakes, toys, books, cream teas and much more.

Bar Open The Mobile Fun Palace Fun Bus will be there 10.00 -12.00 A great new play experience see it on facebook

Coffee Shop & Table Top Sale Saturday 19 August, 10am-1pm Birstall Methodist Church & Church Hall Leicester Gilbert & Sullivan Society

raising funds in aid of MND Association Tombola, Raffle, lots of different tables etc Please come along and support this charity

Birstall Tea Dances St James, Village Hall Birstall Road, Leicester LE4 4DH Fridays: July dates : 8th & 22nd, August 12th & 26th 3.30pm - 5.30pm £3 each on the door Everyone welcome Tea / Coffee & cake included Further information contact: Jackie 0116 2248278 / 07908607405 jackielucas957@hotmail.co.uk Join Charity Link for the

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birthday this year, to change the lives of local individuals and families in severe financial hardship or crisis, including the victims of domestic violence and people facing chronic illness or disability. For more details visit www.charitylink.org/events/challenges or contact Rachel Markham for an information pack (email rachel.markham@charty-link.org or call 0116 222 2218).

mental wellbeing and confidence Everything made in this group is sold at craft fairs, open days or online, to raise the funds needed to make Little Bird SOS sustainable for the future Stay for the whole session or join us at anytime up to an hour before the end

Revive Regular arts & craft workshops for health and wellbeing Particularly beneficial to adults experiencing mental health difficulties such as stress anxiety or depression Develop new skills with the help of an experienced arts for health practitioner along with encouragement and support from our friendly volunteers Positive and relaxed atmosphere, providing an haven from everyday worries encouraging a feeling of calm whilst promoting confidence Sessions run during term time: Thurdays 12 noon - 2pm Fridays 10.30am - 12.30pm £5 per session including all materials plus tea/coffee We are based in Room 105, Greenacres, The Sidings, Leicester LE4 3BR Please book ahead so we can plan effectively for our sessions 07760 232059 www.littlebirdsos.co.uk

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Cricket Corner AFTER A slow start to the season the 1st XI have started to pick up some victories and currently lie comfortably in midtable.

After promotion last season the 2nd XI have found it tough going but recently recorded their frist victory and two very good draws in high scoring matches. In one of these Alex Webster scored his maiden century for the club when scoring 111 against Barwell.

Off the pitch this season the club have adopted Birstall BAGs as their chosen charity and recently held a Race Night in the club house which was very well attended by club members and raised just over two hundred pounds.

Everyone agreed what a good night it had been and thanks to Andy Lord and Elaine Hunt for being the “bookies” on the night. Also a quiz night showed how clever (or not) some of the club members are!

Presidents day this season will be on Sunday July 10 in the form of a T20 match starting at 3pm followed by a BBQ. It would be great to see ex players come along and talk about the old days.

If you like your cricket why not take a wonder down to Birstall park on a Saturday watch the match and become a club member for just £1 a year.

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• renovating the existing pool on the campus and adding a gym alongside.

• an athletics stadium. A national resource that could partner with Loughborough University, utilising the 1000 parking spaces on the Birstall park and ride site.

Chris Swan said: “The Trust is very keen on sport and providing the best facilities for students and the wider community.”

Dave Stock, Business Development Manager at Leicester Shire & Rutland Sport, and Will Antill from the Palmer Tomkinson Trust, have prepared a range of costed options with the Cedar’s architects, GSS Architecture, and are looking for sources of funding.

Dave Stock said: “There is a need for new sporting facilities at the school that would be made available for community use but in the current climate there is no obvious source of funding for large capital projects.”

Will Antill said: “The Cedar’s Academy is in a good strategic location in terms of accessibility and it is a big campus, it’s in a very good location for something to happen. The idea of the 2012 Olympics was to create a legacy, we will see if other people agree and explore what kind of facility is deemed appropriate.”

Body store THE BODY Store is a health food shop in the centre of Syston.

Products on sale cover all aspects of health, including vitamins, herb supplements, sports nutrition, homeopathy and aromatherapy products as well as slimming products, with a focus on quality.

The owner has 15 years experience in the industry and is well qualified to give customers advice.

The Body Store is located in the Town Square, opposite the Post Office in Syston.

Tributes paid to departing minister A POPULAR minister who played an active part in community life will be leaving Birstall in July.

Rachel Parkinson (51) will be taking up a new post within the Methodist church in Wolverhampton, after 8 years in Birstall.

Mary Downs, who organises the Methodist Lunch Club, said: “Rachel is a human dynamo. Her energy and enthusiasm soon spread amongst us at the Methodist church, the other churches in Birstall and the wider community.

“Personally, Rachel has been for me a source of inspiration, encouragement and support.”

David Bark said: “Rachel has been an inspiration to members and friends of Birstall Methodist Church. She is enthusiastic, creative and highly intelligent. She understands people, their concerns and their aspirations and communicates extremely effectively. She has involved the church in so many things and given guidance and confidence to the people taking part in the projects that have been undertaken. She will be greatly missed and I have enjoyed every minute of the last 8 years of church life.”

A member of the congregation said: “Rachel saw her ministry as being very much in the wider community and her involvement with many people outside the immediate life of the church was to be admired.”

Eileen Molesdale said: “The past eight years since Rachel joined us have flown by. Rachel has many skills and is bursting with imagination and drive.”

Rachel lived on Birstall Road with husband Neil and their two sons. She said: “Methodist ministers never stay put too long. At the end of July, after eight

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years in Birstall, we’ll be moving to Wolverhampton.

There could hardly have been a better time to be here.

We’ll leave with memories of a King discovered under a car park and an odds-defying victory by the Foxes. But we’ll have memories of a great community in which we’ve come to make many good friends, not only through the church but also through Birstall Running club with whom both Neil and I have run many miles.

“The centre of my ministry here has been the church family that meets every Sunday to worship God and learn how to follow Jesus and – to put it bluntly – provides all the financial and volunteering input needed to keep Birstall Methodist Church on the road. But I’ve been fortunate that this group has supported me in a ministry which doesn’t have as its focus “bums on seats on Sundays” but asks the question: how can we help to make Birstall a place where life is fulfilling, people have a sense of belonging to one another and the love of God is offered and accepted?

“The church has varieties of longstanding answers to that from Lunch Club for the elderly to Pre-Schools for the very young, including those with special needs. The things I’ve added have generally seen people get messy, get creative and have a lot of fun! That’s included all sorts of crafts at Messy Church, making 3m tall puppets for storytelling in the open air; helping local schools to juice many tonnes of local apples to celebrate harvest; ushering a

Pic: Rachel Parkinson

knitted ‘wonky donkey’ from pillar to post to celebrate Christmas and making videos of over 100 people playing airguitar to local band SKAM at the Birstall Big Yard Sale.

“My motivation for all I’ve done can be summed up in words from Desmond Tutu: “Goodness is stronger than evil; Love is stronger than hate; Light is stronger than darkness; Life is stronger than death; Victory is ours through Him who Loves us.” That’s what keeps me going when the local and world news is unbearably sad.

“Thank you to everyone who welcomed us here. We will miss you!”

Rachel’s final service at Birstall Methodist Church is at 10.30am on Sunday July 10.

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Lorna (18) works at the Brantano shoe store at Wyevale as a supervisor and was invited to organise one of the store’s week long charity fund raising drives. She said: “I don’t like to do anything half heartedly – I love baking, so I thought that would be the best way to raise money.”

Cup cakes, caramel shortbreads and her speciality, a Prince Regent Layer cake, went down a storm with customers.

“I couldn’t believe the reaction “ said Lorna, who was up as late as 1am baking. “One lady came back for four slices in half an hour. Now people are asking me when the next one will be.”

Medical centre is improving A BIRSTALL GP practice has been removed from Special Measures by the Care Quality Commission.

had their references checked.

The CQC identified several areas that needed improvement and conducted a further inspection in March 2016.

It found that the practice had made improvements but that: “… some improvement was still required and overall the practice is rated as Requires Improvement.”

There are four possible ratings: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement and Inadequate.

The practice has a new management team that started on February 29, 2016.

At the March inspection, inspectors

found that improvements were needed in several areas including the safe storage of prescriptions, provision of supervision to locum GPs and the review of patient feedback to improve services.

The inspectors found the practice had “Good facilities and was well equipped to treat patients and meet their needs” and that “patients said they found it easy to make an appointment” after recent changes to the appointment system.

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Long-time resident Anna Southam organised the social feast as an occasion that everyone could look forward to. The lunch was varied as each household taking part contributed to the buffet table. Sandwiches, samosas, scones and clotted cream, everyone was spoilt for choice. Young and old came together in true community spirit.

“I thought that Anna and all of the other residents did a fantastic job with the event”

The atmosphere was very welcoming and it was a perfect excuse to introduce our 13 month old daughter, Liliana to flour and a mixing bowl”.

Pic (bottom, ctr): making a cake is Liliana Komrska-Clark (3)

said resident Sharon Komrska. “My husband and I have lived on the street for three years and this was the perfect opportunity to celebrate an unforgettable occasion as well as meet our neighbours.

Use of Birstall park & ride increasing THE BIRSTALL POST JULY 2016

THE NUMBER of passenger journeys from Birstall’s park and ride site has risen by 5.7 per cent over the last year, new County Council figures reveal.

Passenger journeys rose from 253,130 in 2014/15 to 267,522 in 2015/16, generating £225, 746 from ticket sales.

The City and County Councils share the cost of providing Leicester’s three park and ride services on a 50 : 50 basis – the other sites are Enderby and Meynell’s Gorse.

Total passenger numbers using all three sites rose from 889,560 to 948,132.

The service does not pay for itself and requires a subsidy – this was £537,961 in 2014/15 but fell to £507,672 in 2015/16. The projection for 2016/17 is £443,352 and the County Council says its aim is for it to make a surplus by 2020.

Both Councils are planning to increase usage by offering more ticketing initiatives, reviewing fares, advertising and reviewing timetables.

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Looking

Back

BEFORE THE Birstall Post and the Leicester Mercury reported on people and events in our village, earlier 19th century newspapers like the Leicester Journal and the Leicester Chronicle, both long defunct, carried news items about Birstall, then a much smaller place with a population below five hundred.

Local historian, Mike Smith, has been researching these early papers and a monthly selection of the more interesting and amusing of these news items will be appearing in the Birstall Post.

Leicestershire Agricultural Society Awards To John Green. Loyal servant to Mr Thomas While of Birstall. He is 71 years of age with seven children living and has worked 36 years on the same farm …

Award £1.

John Greasley. Loyal servant to John Mansfield of Birstall Hall, for whom he has worked for 27 years, brought up a large family and never once asked for parish relief.

Leicester Journal. 11/12/1835 Publican Allowed Illegal Drinking George Crecraft was charged with keeping his house open during prohibited hours. Police Sergeant Wainwright said he saw a large number of men coming from the White Horse, about seventeen were sitting on the canal bridge. In the back kitchen he found three men sitting around a bucket full of peeled potatoes, but ring marks on the table showed they had been drinking. The landlord said “How can I help it? My wife is out, they climbed over the gate broke it and got in. Anyway they had travelled three miles and were entitled to refreshment.”

Leicester Chronicle 3/7/1885

Foundation supporting education ue their education uninterrupted. The Bark Foundation has now sent the money for the 3 months they have continued to work. It is hoped that new funding from other sources will secure the future salaries of the teaching staff.

“The Bark Foundation is also launching a new fundraising initiative ‘DIRECT

READERS OF the Birstall Post will have followed the work that The Bark Foundation has done to improve the lives of children and carers at the HOTPEC Orphanage in Cameroon.

The improvements to the infrastructure at the orphanage have made a large impact on the whole community, and now the foundation has stepped in to help support the education of young people.

Spokesman David Bark explains: “The Bark Foundation was contacted by Beatrice, the Assistant Director and Matron, with the support of the management at HOTPEC because funding from other charities has fallen recently which

A COFFEE TO HOTPEC’. A cup of coffee in a commercial establishment costs about £2. We invite supporters to consider sparing the cost of one cup of coffee per month Direct Debit to help pay for the education of a HOTPEC orphan. Please go to www.thebarkfoundation.org and use ‘Charity Checkout’ or direct into The Bark Foundation bank account by contacting 01162677576 for details.”

Pic: the five young people now heading for a University education

leaves them with no financial support for five young people who are seeking to continue their education by attending the University of Buea a few minutes from HOTPEC. “Sadly the university would not allocate them a tutor until they had paid their fees. The Bark Foundation has stepped in to secure their places at the university. When The Foundation was set up and registered with the Charity Commission of Great Britain it was part of the Charter that The Foundation would support the education of children and young people at HOTPEC. We are pleased to announce that we have raised the money for this new initiative and the five young people are now registered at the University of Buea.

“In addition to this, staff at the vocational school at HOTPEC have not been paid since March due to a lack of funding. They have continued to work during the last three months so that the children can contin-

Club’s Cotswold trip A BOWLS club is quite a social thing and many people would say that the social side is actually more important than the bowls side.

Every now and again we go off on a tour which allows us all to play together.

One Sunday in June we went off for a day trip to Moreton in Marsh, a beautiful little stone town in the Cotswolds. It takes less than an hour and a half to get there and the trouble is well rewarded. The place just oozes character, the little shops and hostleries set back from the main road, giving enough room for a market area and a town hall of honey coloured stone.

We had time to explore the many facets of the town and after lunch travelled the short distance to the bowls club for a most enjoyable afternoon's play. After the usual formalities we paused for a group photograph and the match got underway.

Lots of opportunities to perform throughout the year Dance for fun or train to a pre- professional standard in a friendly, welcoming environment Graded Examination classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Acrobatics from aged 2 upwards.

It was quite a big affair being 32 a side but the club was well able to cope with the large numbers. We lost the match comfortably but that never seems to matter.

The weather was superb and we all had a most enjoyable time. There was a salad tea and a drink before setting off home.

If anyone wants to give bowls a try, our club takes players of all abilities and can offer coaching where needed. We do a short course for beginers which can be arranged at a time to suit. Our first year fee to new bowlers is only £20. Please give John or Carolyn a ring on 2675947 for further details.

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NHW news

& crime report WE ALL aim to feel safe in our homes and there are a few things we can do to ensure this. Thieves often try to enter homes from the back garden, where they cannot be seen by neighbours.

Planting thorny bushes is an effective way of deterring thieves who try to enter premises from the rear. Blue spruce has dense, spiky needles. Firethorn, or pyracantha, is a tough, very spiky ornamental shrub that has creamy white flowers in the Spring and bright red berries all through the winter. Blackthorn, or Prunus spinosa, is a native deciduous plant which makes a dense hedge with thick, long horns.

Of course, a perimeter fence is effective and can be enhanced by any of these shrubs. A side gate should be fitted with a lock, preferably at the rear, and the fence spikes we sell at our Advice Shops fit well over the top of the gate.

As they are pliable, they will bend over arched gates. They are a good deterrent for any thief.

There is further advice on this website: www.gardeningknowhow.com.

Our fence spikes will be available at the next Advice Shop on Saturday, July 16 from 10am 'til midday at 10 Sibson Road, opposite the garden centre.

From the Birstall and Wanlip Neighbourhood Watch committee.

from out of vehicle petrol tanks. These offences have occurred all over the beat & so it is difficult to target any specific areas with our patrols, so again please can I ask that you be vigilant and report any person(s) acting suspiciously near to vehicles so that we can try and establish what they are up to.

On a more positive note, earlier this month a burglary was reported where two cars were stolen & later in the day the victim saw one of his vehicles being driven near Swithland. The vehicle made off from him, however it was spotted by Police Officers & following a short pursuit it was involved in a minor collision just outside Loughborough. The driver of the vehicle ran off, but was later arrested & was subsequently charged with the burglary & several driving offences & remanded to Court. The passenger in the car was also arrested and has been bailed pending further enquiries. The second vehicle that had been stolen was also later recovered & so whilst it is never nice to have a crime of this nature, to recover both vehicles & have someone charged all within 24 hours is an extremely positive result.

This month a number of volunteers took part in another Community SpeedWatch initiative in which they conducted speed checks on several roads in the village. The results showed that despite repeated warnings a number of drivers are unfortunately still choosing to ignore the 30mph speed limits. Please remember to stick to these at all times & I’d also like to say a big thank you to everyone that took part.

Thanks for reading and as always please remain vigilant and report any crimes or suspicious activity to the Police on 101. You can also contact your local NHW co-ordinator for advice on non-crime matters.

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Assaults 6, burglary 3, burglary nonhttp://www.leics.police.uk dwelling 3, damage 2, damage to motor Tel: 0116 2677355 (Please note this is an vehicle 10, public order 1, theft 10, theft advice line only – Please use 101 or 999 to cycle 2, theft from motor vehicle 8, theft report crime). from store 5 WE HAVE unfortunately seen a rise in recorded crime this month, up from 30 offences in April to 48 in May. This is mainly due to a rise in theft offences (the majority of which have been drive-off’s from the Shell Petrol Station, of which we have had six) along P/16/1418/2: 5 Fielding Rd – the erection of a single storey rear extenwith several more reports of motor sion extending beyond the rear wall vehicles being damaged again. We have of the original house by 3.578m with also seen a sharp rise in the number of a maximum height of 3.614m and thefts from motor vehicles, with 8 being reported in May compared to none in height to the eaves of 2.4m April.

P/16/1373/2: 45 Fielding Rd – erecThe incidents of damage range from tion of side and rear extension to car wing mirrors being broken off, dwelling comprising garage and utilithrough to windscreens being smashed ty room & vehicle paintwork being scratched.

P/16/1205/2: 515 Loughborough Rd Most of these are happening overnight & - proposed 2-storey extensions to it is suspected that local youths are front, rear & side and single-storey responsible, so please be vigilant when rear and front extensions to dwelling out at night and report anyone you may P/16/1324/2: 69-74 Wanlip Lane – see causing damage to vehicles so that erection of single storey extension to we can try and catch & prosecute the rear of building people responsible for this mindless P/16/1277/2: 462 Loughborough Rd – behaviour.

In relation to the thefts from vehicles, erection of single storey extension to side of dwelling these have again been fairly wide-rangP/16/1279/2: 11 Hallam Ave – loft ing, with vehicle number plates & wheel conversion and erection of single stotrims being taken, tools stolen from rey extension to rear of dwelling work vans as well as fuel being stolen

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Shop’s farewell party A SIBSON Road shop had a closing down party to say thank you and goodbye to its customers.

Choicewise on Sibson Road has been trading in Birstall for 15 years.

Owner Reyaz Malida said: “We feel part of the community and it is really sad that we are going.

“The response from customers has really touched me, we have earned respect from the community and I am pleased to have achieved that.”

Reyaz says the decline in footfall on Sibson Road and competition from the internet are the reasons for the shop closing.

On the last day of trading the shop was full of thank you cards from customers many of whom had dropped in to say goodbye and enjoy some party food and drink.

Customer Charlotte Burdett (24) said: “I’ve been coming here since I was nine, they always had everything you wanted and

the people were lovely. It’s so sad they are closing, Birstall won’t be the same again.”

Lesley Walton said: “I just loved the shop, they are so friendly and helpful and if they didn’t have what I wanted they would get it for me.”

Pic: Reyaz Malida (right) with customers outside Choicewise

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Another new school Pic: Thurmaston Band lead the parade along Sibson Road

Scout & Guide gala BIRSTALL’S SCOUT and Guide gala on June 11 began with a parade through the village.

“Both myself and Nick Farnham, Group Scout Leader, were amazed at the amount of people who turned out to see us parade though the village, your support was greatly appreciated” said Marie Upton, District Commissioner, Girlguid-

ing Birstall.

The gala was held at the Methodist church where there were lots of stalls, the cake stall being very popular, as were the stocks where Brown Owl Chris Woods got very wet.

Marie said: “We would like to thank all who turned out to support us as this is our annual fundraising event of the year and helps both scouting and guid-

ing in Birstall run some amazing events for the girls and boys of the area.”

If anyone is interested in joining either scouting or guiding, then either register on www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or www.scouts.org.uk/get-involved. Girlguiding Birstall is especially looking for Leaders with the Rainbow and Ranger Sections.

Celebrating the Queen’s birthday ST THERESA’S Church in Birstall celebrated the Queen’s birthday with 54 people sitting down to a street style party.

Afternoon tea was served with an endless teapot, assorted sandwiches and cakes, scones, jam and cream, followed by ice cream and jelly.

Partygoers played pass the parcel, table quizzes, held a raffle, and had an old fashioned singa-long culminating in raising a glass to Her Majesty.

The event raised £520 being split equally between LOROS and church funds. A spokesman said “Thank you to everyone who supported and helped this event.”

BIRSTALL METHODIST Lunch Club celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday in style with a roast beef lunch & a red, white & blue gateau.

A sing-a-long concluded with a rendition of Happy Birthday and a toast to the Queen.

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It will be a state funded Church of England school for children aged 4-11, operated by the Templar multiacademy trust and led by Rothley CofE primary school. It will also include a nursery class for 3 year olds.

A trust spokesman said: “An open admissions policy with no faith-based oversubscription criteria means the school will serve the diverse communities and cultures of the area and give families more choice for their children’s primary education. The new school will be at the heart of the community, and the new community at the heart of the school.

“Broadnook CofE Primary school will offer the very best educational experience. With a rich and dynamic curriculum and vibrant programme of enrichment activities including modern foreign languages, science and sport, the school will be focused on ensuring all pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

The ethos will be Christian but affirming of all pupils and families, who will be welcomed, cherished and respected at Broadnook CofE Primary School.”

Speaking at one of two public consultation events in June, headteacher of Rothley School Fiona Parr said: “Moving from our old school to a new school on the edge of the village in the middle of a new housing development was a challenge for us, we learned a lot in the move and can apply that experience to the new Broadnook school.”

One parent asked if one child went to Rothley school would a sibling go to Broadnook if Rothley school was full and was told the new school’s catchment area was the development boundary of the Broadnook Garden Suburb, and that although Rothley school is fully subscribed it can accommodate children from Rothley and has the potential to build new classrooms.

A formal application to establish the school will be submitted to the Department for Education in September 2016.

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A NEW primary school with spaces for 420 pupils is planned for the Broadnook Garden Suburb, between Birstall and Rothley.

GCR’s war weekend

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MUSIC, MOCK battles and a Spitfire aerial display were all features of the Great Central Railway’s wartime weekend event in June.

Hundreds of re-enactors wearing period clothes brought the station to life, there were displays of military equipment and visiting dignitaries to stations along the line included Winston Churchill and the King and Pic: the Mayor & Mayoress of Charnwood, David Queen. & Jan Gaskell, at Birstall station

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News from the churches

JULY IS the beginning of the holiday months for many of us, since our schools break up for the summer several weeks earlier than in other parts of the country.

If your plans do not include travelling far from home there are plenty of possibilities within a reasonable radius of Leicester to attract a day visit, such as the Bosworth Battlefield, Calke Abbey and even Loughborough’s Carillon Tower in attractive Queen’s Park.

A “one –off” event which might attract you, is on Sunday July 31 in the beautiful grounds of Launde Abbey (near East Norton, S. Leics. LE7 9XB). This is “Tea with a twist” when you can enjoy a cream tea from 2.30 onwards and listen to music from a live Celtic band. For tickets in advance, ring 01572 717354.

Further ahead on Wednesday August 17 our social committee has organised a coach trip to Newark, a town where there is much to see, including the weekly market. For more information ring Sandra on 2677238 Preparations are already well in hand for the St. James Summer Fayre on August Bank Holiday Monday, proceeds in aid of the Air Ambulance. As usual it will be held on the Church Lawn (Church Hill, Birstall), but one important change is that the event will be starting at 12 noon, and refreshments will be available for the whole afternoon.

It is hoped to have a bouncy castle and face painting for the children as well as many stalls and games. Offers of help for all of these things would be much appreciated and anyone who is willing to volunteer, even for part of the time, is invited to ring Tony Bloxam on 2675381.

Many people in our congregation and friends have regularly donated tinned and packeted food, toiletries and other

essentials to the Welcome project in Leicester, which cares for the needs of homeless refugees and asylum seekers arriving in this city. If you would like to help this cause, items can always be left in a box at the back of St. James’ church or you might like to support a Book Sale and Coffee morning at 51 Elms Road, Leicester (off London Road) at 10.30am on Saturday July 2(£3).

From Birstall Parish Churches

22 July, the Church premises will be closed whilst various volunteers will attend to minor items of maintenance including painting. Offers of help are always welcome, whether it be for a few hours or a few days. Contact John Towson or David Bark.

From Birstall Methodist Church

London conference: reminder The Metropolitan Tabernacle’s School of Theology (mentioned in last month’s Birstall Post) this year is from July 5-7 and the theme is “Calvary and Covenant”.

Full details can be found by following the link on the home page at: Rachel’s Final Service at Birstall Meth- http://www.metropolitantabernacle.org Sunday Services in July odist Our services are held in the CommuRev Rachel Parkinson’s final services will be on Sunday July 10, both at 10.30 nity Room, Highcliffe Primary School, Greengate Lane (LE4 3DL) and start at and 6pm. A last opportunity to hear a 10.45am, while the evening service on powerful preacher!

July 3 starts at 6pm. You are warmly After morning service the Sunday invited to join with us for these services.

Breakfast Club will be serving a barbeque lunch of chicken portions, sausag- There is a children’s Sunday School available during the morning services. es, quiches, crusty bread & salads.- plus Our visiting speaker on July 10 is John sweets & puddings. We welcome anyTodd (Loughborough). We are not able one attending the morning service to to use the school during the holiday stay & share lunch with us & to wish period, so please ring for Rachel well in her new post. venues/arrangements on July 24 & 31 The evening service at 6pm will inand in August, when we often take the clude Holy Communion opportunity to join with local evangelical The following week, on Sunday July churches for Sunday services. If there is 17, all the six churches of the Leicester a Christian issue you would like to disNorth Circuit will gather at Harrison Road Methodist Church at 10.30am for a cuss with us or you would like to attend farewell service and to wish Rachel Gods’ an ‘Introduction to Christianity’ short course, then please contact the number blessing in her new role as Chairman of below. the Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury DisFor further information please ring trict.

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WI birthday party 32 LADIES celebrated Birstall and Wanlip WI’s 98th Birthday Party at the White Horse, Birstall on June 6.

It was a truly beautiful evening and unusually we were able to enjoy both pre and post meal drinks outside in the garden. As always we began our evening with the singing of Jerusalem much to the surprise of our waitresses. Luckily they soon recovered their composure to serve us an excellent meal!

Our next meeting before the Summer break is on July 4 when we have a Charity Cheque Presentation with local baker Harry Allen’s brother.

Although we have no August Meeting we have other activities organized for the Summer. In July we have planned a

Summer Walk around Watermead Country Park culminating with a buffet at the Plough. This is open to all the Leicestershire WI’s. The day after this some of us will be making felt hats at a millinery course. We also have an August coach trip to Trentham Gardens to look forward too. So there’s plenty to keep us occupied until we meet again at Highcliffe School on September 5 when our speaker will be Paul Taverner telling us about ‘The Real CSI’ and the competition is ‘An Unusual Murder Weapon’.

From Birstall & Wanlip WI

Help for refugees CHARNWOOD BOROUGH Council is preparing to help house and support up to 50 Syrian refugees over the next five years.

District councils in Leicestershire and Rutland County Council are working together to find suitable homes for refugees who will arrive under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme.

The Government has agreed to expand the scheme to take a further 20,000 Syrians over the next five years across the country.

Some refugees will arrive in late summer and Charnwood is co-ordinating the securing of properties and an officer will be appointed soon.

Councillor Leigh Harper-Davies, Charnwood Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “This is a huge humanitarian crisis and we need to assist the government to fulfil their pledge to relocate Syrians over the next five years.

“These are people in genuine need who are fleeing awful conditions. I hope local residents will welcome them into our communities.

“The number of people we will help has been decided upon according to local population figures and we feel it is an appropriate amount.”

The Council will use private sector housing.

The refugees will be coming from designated camps close to the Syrian border or areas around those camps.

They will not be coming from Calais.

What will the councils need to do?

The councils will be required to take care of everything for the refugees when they arrive. The emphasis will be firmly on integration. This includes: • Collecting them from the airport • Welcoming them to the borough from the ‘meet and greet moment’ itself and then the initial work following an assessment by the housing team as we help them with the points below: • Liaising with interpreters • Getting them access to food in the early stages • Helping them meet with DWP representatives to assess their suitability for work and offering advice on benefits as they are afforded refugee status in that regard • Assisting them with basic furnishing requirements • Getting them registered with doctors and dentists • Accessing education provision for their children • Working with the voluntary sector to support their immediate needs and any vulnerabilities they may have

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Mountsorrel & Rothley heritage centre opens sorrel or Rothley, lying in the garden shed or in the loft, might consider lending their item for display in the heritage centre for visitors to see” said Sarah.

The Community Room has already seen local people and businesses hiring it out to provide a number of events at the Centre. The first two weeks of opening it hosted ‘Passing Through’, an art exhibition by six local artists, which included paintings, drawings, printmaking, ceramics and photography. The first Saturday also saw a ‘meet the artists’ event. The Charnwood Craft Company and Smarti Pa

A NEW tourist attraction created by volunteers has opened in Rothley.

The Mountsorrel and Rothley Heritage Centre on Swithland Lane opened in April – it has a coffee shop, an exhibition of local history, a community room that features art exhibitions and the Nunckley Nature Trail.

It is open between 10am and 5pm, seven days a week and admission is free.

The centre is the culmination of a project that began in 2007 when a group of volunteers got together to restore the Mountsorrel railway – a disused section of GCR track running from Rothley to Mountsorrel.

That task, and the construction of the Mountsorrel station, was completed in 2015. Now the volunteers are working on the heritage centre site, building demonstration stonemason huts to recreate

quarrying scenes from the late 19th century.

There will also be a small museum building linked to the Mountsorrel railway. It will exhibit historical railway vehicles that once worked in Mountsorrel.

Sarah Hughes, a spokeswoman for the centre, said: “Despite a low profile opening, queues formed outside the door on the first day and the Heritage Centre, Granite’s coffee shop and the nature trail have proved to be very popular.”

She added: “Granite’s has sourced some high quality produce, all served at very reasonable prices. Dominic at David

North of Rothley, will be supplying patisseries, whilst the coffee has been specially blended by a local merchant. A wide variety of flavoured ice creams are coming from further afield, from Parisellas, a little family business in Conwy, North Wales. The intention is that Granite’s Coffee Shop which is “Not for Profit”, will generate the income needed to support the operation and ongoing maintenance of the heritage centre site. The public will then have free access to all the areas of interest and attractions that the site will have to offer. Although there may be a

small charge on certain special event days and the Great Central Railway will sell tickets for rides on the trains on days when the railway is operating.”

Inside the centre display boards recount the history of Mountsorrel and Rothley from the Bronze age to modern times. These displays will rotate to allow the full breadth of the two villages’ histories to be displayed.

“The Heritage Centre also has a number of artefacts on display and any readers who might have an item of historical interest associated to either Mount-

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There will also be storytime for the under 5s taking place on a Wednesday afternoon with local author Rachel Greaves who will share her stories about Ruffles the rail dog and his adventures on a steam railway. All the events can be found at www.heritage-centre.co.uk If you have an artefact for display please contact steve.cramp@heritagecentre.co.uk

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Lions’ summer fair LEICESTER LIONS will be holding their annual Summer Fair again this year in the grounds of 34 The Ridgeway, Rothley LE7 7LE on Sunday August 7.

This event which has raised over £10,000 for local charities is a great place to meet old friends, or bring the family and enjoy a cup of tea and cake, or something from the barbecue. Stroll around and browse for a bargain on the bric-a-brac tables or buy a cake, a plant

or some garden produce.

If you are feeling lucky try the tombola or buy a raffle ticket for some great prizes, many donated by local businesses.

Gate opens at 11am until 3pm, entry £2 for adults, all proceeds to charity.

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Birstall BAG’s cancer corner Cancer Reform for England No one is spared being affected by cancer, either personally or through a loved one. It is not surprising therefore that Cancer services in the NHS are continually under review. Birstall BAG’s would like to share with readers the latest cancer reform updates driven by NHS England.

Five Year Strategy In September 2015 NHS England published a 5 year Strategy for Cancer Care in England called ‘Achieving World Class Cancer Outcomes’. The strategy contains a number of recommendations but focuses on 6 main priorities; prevention, early diagnosis, improving patient experience of

care, approaches to living with and beyond cancer, investment and overhauling commissioning processes.

The devil is always in the detail of course and so to support come of these 6 priorities of service improvement, just this week NHS England has circulated a guideline to all NHS hospitals called ‘Commissioning Person Centred Care for People Affected

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