Birstall Post (423) October 2018

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Burglar sentenced A MAN has pleaded guilty to burglary and theft from a Sibson Road shop.

James Ward (29) stole chocolates, candles and advent calendars worth £2223 from the Paper Kisses shop on Continued on page 2

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New £1.1million bridge across A6 A £1.1million footbridge across the A6 in Birstall was lowered into place by a crane on Saturday August 26.

House builders Jelson were required to pay for the bridge as a condition of the company getting planning permission to build the Hallam Fields Estate.

They appointed contractor Danaher & Walsh to do the work, which began in March. The bridge will connect the Hallam Fields development to the park and ride site and will provide a safe crossing for pedestrians and students at-

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tending the Cedars Academy.

The single-span 50m x 3.5m footbridge crosses five lanes of traffic using a hybrid steel bowstring arch Vierendeel truss design. After the fitting of the bowstring arch, lighting and crash barriers will be installed to the highway.

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The store was ransacked during the break in and Ward was caught after his DNA was found on a head torch he left behind and from blood on broken glass.

Lord, of Langholm Road, Thurnby Lodge, Leicester was given an 18 months jail sentence, suspended for two years, with 120 hours of unpaid work and a 15 day rehabilitation activity requirement.

The break-in, the ninth at the store since 2009, resulted in the shop closing down.

Ward, who has 31 offences on his criminal record, was on licence at the time from a 42 month sentence imposed in May 2016 for 10 house burglaries.

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Hilda celebrates 100th birthday A BIRSTALL resident for much of her life, centenarian Hilda Astley has seen a great deal since her birth in Belgrave on September 11, 1918.

World War I ended in the year of her birth and in the decades since the world has been transformed but it was family and friends that were most like to occupy her thoughts when she celebrated her 100th birthday at the Cedar House care home in Rothley where she has lived since 2015.

When Hilda left school she worked in an office before moving to work in a factory. During the second World War she worked at the British United Shoe Machinery company, as part of the war effort.

Hilda married Bill Astley in 1939, just after the outbreak of the war, and when Bill was called up to serve in the army they were separated Pic: centenarian Hilda Astley with her birthday card from the Queen

for quite long periods while Hilda continued to live with her parents in Leire Street, Belgrave.

Bill became a Captain in the army and their daughter, Diane, was born during his service in Egypt . It wasn’t until the end of the war in 1945 that he was demobbed and the family moved into a house together in Leire Street.

In 1968 they moved into one of the new houses on the Gates estate in Birstall. Daughter Diane married and had two children, and Hilda now has five great grandchildren.

Hilda’s husband Bill sadly died in 1996 aged 81. Hilda continued to live on Harrowgate Drive until 2015 when a series of falls and a stroke made it too difficult for her to live alone and she moved into Cedar House.

In September Hilda and a fellow resident of her care home also celebrating her 100th birthday enjoyed a birthday party attended by the Mayor of Charnwood Christine Harris who presented both ladies with a bouquet of flowers.

Fire crew attends park fire A FIRE crew was called to put out a fire in Watermead Country Park near Whiles Lane on September 3.

An area of 50 square feet containing shrubs and trees was damaged by the blaze, thought to have been started by a group of young people who were seen running from the scene at 7pm.

Firefighters from the Birstall station used a water backpack and a bucket to extinguish the fire.

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Trio’s 217-mile charity ride THREE MEN from Birstall completed a 217-mile charity bike ride to Newcastle last month.

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The trio set off from Birstall on Friday September 14 arriving in Newcastle on Sunday lunchtime. Darren and Andrew rode in shifts but Adam completed the whole journey by bike.

They were accompanied in a support minibus by Darren’s wife Libby and friends Simon and Julie Howe. Libby said: “I’m so proud of them all, it was really a fantastic effort.”

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A loyal team of 12 volunteers operate the food hub from the coffee shop in Birstall Methodist church each Tuesday from 10-11.30am, except for Tuesdays following a Bank Holiday Monday.

A spokeswoman said: “The supply of food parcels from the Soar Valley Community Food Project at Rothley Baptist Church is working well. Local support for this project is very much appreciated and, in particular, food donations at Birstall Co-op Food are very generous.

“Each week we spend about £10 to buy fresh items such as bread, milk and eggs for our six clients. These items are added to the food parcels that we receive from Rothley. In addition we fund

the costs of our mobile phone.

“Early in September we were delighted to receive a generous donation from Diane Allen and Julie Tinley who raised the money at their place of work, Renault, Leicester on Abbey Lane. They were supported in their efforts by Alex Leigh, General Manager.”

To ensure that the food hub’s finances are secure, they are holding a Coffee Morning at Birstall Methodist Coffee Shop on Saturday December 8 from 10-12.

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Claire drops seven Library hours extended stone at slimming class BIRSTALL LIBRARY is now a smart library, allowing access to building while the library is unstaffed.

Claire Alderson realised she had to change when she saw the photos from her 40th birthday party.

She said: “I realised just how big I’d become…I didn’t like what I saw. I knew I had to change.

“The following month I joined Slimming World. The plan is so easy to follow and it’s fantastic how much food you can eat and still lose weight.

“I love what I call a Claire’s Special, salad, mushy peas and chicken meat. It took me a year to get to target. I feel like a new woman! My Slimming world group and Louise my consultant has been so supportive and helped me reach my target weight. To anyone who wants to lose weight I would say take the step into Slimming World it works.”

Pics: Claire Alderson (left) achieving target September 2018 with (right) Birstall Monday morning Slimming World Consultant Louise Valk; (inset) Claire’s before pic

Self access technology means that anyone who is a member of the library (free to all) can enjoy extended hours, enter the library using their card and PIN and borrow and return books, use the computers, WIFI and photocopier. Users will not be able to hire DVDs when the library is unstaffed.

The times when the library is staffed are likely to be reduced as the County Council continues to take measures to reduce its costs.

Adults over 16 will need to register to use their Smart Library in

Smart Mode and complete a short introduction to the system with a member of staff.

Under 16s can only get access to the Smart Library in Smart Mode if accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.

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A WOMAN lost an amazing seven stone in a year after attending Birstall’s Slimming World class at the Village Hall.

Remembering Dylan CARL GUNNS’ gym on Birstall Road has paid tribute to one of its members by erecting a plaque in his memory.

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Chair of Birstall Parish Council Ann Marshall was also there for the plaque unveiling – the council gave permission to the family for the installation of a picnic bench in the School Lane playing fields and a plaque on the pavilion.

Ann said: “I’m delighted that the council have been able to help the family provide a memorial to Dylan in this way.”

Bill said: “We’d like to give a huge thanks from the family to the council for allowing us to do that.”

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16-year-old Dylan Campbell from Birstall was tragically killed when he was hit by a car on the Loughborough Road on April 29, 2018.

Carl Gunns said: “Dylan was a member of the gym, he was a good lad and I enjoyed his company. Now, with this plaque, he will be remembered forever in the gym.” The gym’s twice yearly fundraising fun-runs around Watermead Country Park will now be called the Dylan Campbell Run. Dylan’s parents Bill and Debbie attended the gym to unveil the plaque.

Bill said: “It is an honour for this to have been done for Dylan, it

Local election A BY-ELECTION was held in Birstall on September 13 to fill a vacancy on Charnwood Borough Council.

The successful candidate was Shona Rattray (Con). She said: “Thank you for electing me as your representative on Charnwood Borough Council. I’d like to thank all the Birstall and Wanlip residents who turned out to vote in the recent by-election, regardless of which candidate you chose to vote for. It is important to have your say.

“There is a lot of work that goes into local elections and so I would also like to thank all the councillors, volunteers and staff who helped to make the process a success. I am keen to make Birstall and Wanlip a better place to live and work. Myself, Cllr Roy Rollings, Cllr Iain Bentley and Cllr David Gaskell have already been working on a couple of issues raised to me during the election process and I am pleased to say the bus stop on Sibson Road is going to be repaired by Leicestershire County Council very soon.”

If anyone has any local issues that they would like to discuss with Shona, she can be contacted in the following ways: Cllr.Shona.Rattray@charnwood.gov.uk Facebook - Birstall Conservative Councillors @BirstallConservatives Monthly Councillor Surgeries - Sibson Road (Old Parish Council Offices) Last Saturday of every month 10am12pm The Election Result (number of votes followed by % of vote): Clancy, Charlotte (Green) 34 (3.3%) Cutting, Norman (UKIP) 50 (4/8% Khayer, Abdul 340 (32.5%) Mann, Carolyn Julia (LibDem) 128 (12.2%) Rattray, Shona (Con) 492 (47%) The turnout was 18.7%

Care home hosts fete VISITORS TO a fete at the Cedar Mews Care Home in Birstall enjoyed a day of family fun.

There were stalls, games, cakes and a collection of exotic animals to look at and hold, including lizards, snakes, a barn owl and for the less adventurous, rabbits and guinea pigs.

The event was raising money for the Hallam Fields school PTA.

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Parish Council notes A FULL meeting of Birstall Parish Council was held on September 10.

A member of the public commented that the cemetery was looking much better but that the hedges needed attention.

PCSO Mo Musa presented the crime report. He said that attendance at local police surgeries was a good way to raise issues of concern. Attendance had fallen in recent months from around 20 people in an hour, to 10. He said that two men were arrested following a car theft in Birstall. He said the police were aware of alleged drug dealing in the car park behind the Libra Parade flats.

Councillor considered a planning application from Jelson for a change of use from public open space to residential garden land. The small site is at the rear of a few properties on the Hallam Fields estate. Councillors felt there was insufficient information to give an opinion but wished to support the concerns that had been expressed by one of the neighbouring properties.

Councillors received the quarterly report from the Youth Café. It was reported that average attendance was 25 per session. It was agreed to add an additional session per week for a six

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The council has received only one tender for the design and build of the Hallam Fields Community Hall. This was considerably higher that the council’s £500,000 budget. It was agreed to reduce the specification of the building and put it out to tender again.

The council received a postcard from a Guide thanking the council for their donation towards her trip to Iceland, and from the parents of Dylan Campbell for providing permission to erect a plaque and picnic table in the School Lane playing field in memory of their son, who was killed in a traffic accident.

Issues raised at the last parish council surgery included parking on Bentley Road, dog mess on the Sibson Road pavement, and a request for larger litter bins on the School Lane playing field.

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Parking fine

Recently I was the unfortunate recipient of a parking fine at the Birstall Co op. Until a few months ago, parking was free and I would happily recommend that my clients, when visiting my classes, should park there. I know many of them would nip into the store on their way home, which worked well for everyone.

For motorists who are unfamiliar with the Co op’s new arrangements, they are not likely to become aware of them until they receive a ticket. Although there are plenty of aggressive looking signs in the The Birstall Post welcomes your views and opinions on any subject. Letters, which actual car park, there are none at eyelevel as drivers approach, unless they must include your name and address, (though not necessarily for publication) look up and to the right where they are can be posted to: The Birstall Post, Unit positioned on the wall. I can’t imagine 109, Greenacres, The Sidings, Leicester how one could do that without risking LE4 3BR, or handed in at Birstall library driving into a pedestrian. This cynical or email: editor@birstallpost.co.uk move from the Co op does nothing to promote local shopping or community spirit. There is no longer an incentive to Thanks take an additional stroll up the high street, perhaps for a coffee, or to look at Thank you to the parents and carers the other shops (having completed a of children leaving Acorn July 2018 to visit to the Co op), without risking a go to school. The team of staff at Acorn ticket. Their action suggests insensitivity Under Fives would like to thank all the and a blatant disregard for fellow local parents and carers for the generous donation of vouchers to the local pub in traders. When my clients parked in the supermarket car park, it created a pleasBirstall to enjoy a meal together. Your kindness and generosity is much appreci- ing altruistic arrangement, with local traders helping one another, as well as ated. the general public. Perhaps, with their We are sorry to see you and your over-inflated prices and lack of choice, children leave Acorn and wish you the they needed another strand of income. very best for the future.

Their “good with food” slogan might Acorn Under Fives ring true only when there is no alterna-

tive, but it leaves a bitter taste when one We engaged the online service so that we considers the very name of the store, could present a case for support in the The Co-Operative. Shame on the distinc- small amount of time available. As retively un- Co-operative of Birstall. ported before 300 residents had signed the petition showing their support and Sally Bradford Editor’s note: parking at the Co-op in this was not given due attention during the meeting.

Birstall is free up to two hours (no reI now understand that the Parish turn within one hour). Parking for longer than 2 hours results in a fine of £100. Council require a petition to be presented prior to the meeting, but on this The fine (a Parking Charge Notice) is occasion we were not able to do this as sent in the post. The car park is moniwe were reacting to a report produced tored by number plate recognition camby the Clerk just days before the meeting. eras and manual patrols.

We will however also do a 'paper' petition as there are many who might like to CCTV support the CCTV project who are not engaged with social media and we will I feel compelled to write again in response to the response about my letter be sure to present this petition in plenty of time for the next consultation. about the CCTV project in last month’s I would also like to comment that I Birstall Post to clarify a number of do not feel the issue was afforded a points. substantial amount of time, I was given Firstly, regarding statutory duties, I understand that the council did not have slightly longer to present our case but was still granted only four minutes to a statutory duty to take on the CCTV speak on this important issue. Again, I project but neither do they have this obligation to organise the gala or put up would like to reiterate that we were not permitted to speak a word during the a Christmas tree in our village. These debate which was very frustrating when are excellent activities which make Birinaccurate comments were made and we stall a nice place to be. The Birstall Business Co-operative are of the opinion, were unable to correct or challenge this!

I stand by my comments that there supported by many residents, that likewas little to be proud of during the dewise having CCTV along Sibson road bate, and my comments can be substantiwould improve our village for the many.

The petition which we organised prior ated as there is video coverage of the meeting. to the meeting via Change.org (a widely I agree that there have been negative used, recognised global petition service) comments regarding the handling of this came about when we read in the report, matter by the council, although I am which was released four days before the unaware of any impropriety. It seems meeting, that the level of local support from parishioners had not been assessed.

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any time that the council are challenged about their decisions they react in a manner which makes it seem like they view the challenge as a ‘them against us’ situation.

As we have said before the Birstall Business Cooperative would like to work with the Parish council with both the CCTV project for the village and the events which are for the good of all, healthy business’s, a healthy high street and an engaged community.

Charlotte Foy Founder Member, Birstall Business Co-operative

Selfish On the first day back to school after the summer holidays I was walking along Wanlip Lane at approximately 8.30am when I witnessed the most appalling and selfish driving of parents taking their children to Riverside School.

Cars were mounting the pavement, parking on double yellow lines, driving fully onto the pavements and even stopping on the road in the queuing traffic and letting their children out of the car. I realize that there is little or no official parking at the school but something needs to be done before some poor child loses their life. Goodness knows what it will be like when the Severn Trent works get down to that end of the lane.

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White Horse anniversary OWNERS OF the award winning pub The White Horse are celebrating the tenth anniversary of the pub’s re-opening.

Ten years ago this month Charlotte Mills, James Foy and Ady and Jenny Doyle re-opened the White Horse bringing back the ‘White Horse’ name and the pub for the community of Birstall.

The couples, who at the time were neighbours, had become friends after buying chocolate Labradors from the same litter and the business is named ‘The Chocolate Dogs Company’ in their honour. Both dogs are still going strong and enjoy a biscuit at the dog friendly pub and a walk around Watermead Country Park.

All Birstall residents, they have worked hard to build the business and are proud of what it has become. James said: “The key is to reinvest and make sure the pub itself and the staff are presentable, and we also love to be on top of food and drink trends.”

“As well as beautifully presented pub classics we offer an extensive range of burgers and a great variety of personally selected beers, wines and spirits.”

The pub stages many events throughout the year to keep customers interested, and this year’s Christmas events have just been launched. James said: “Sing

Thanks I’d like to thank the Baldwin Trust for offering seats on their boats Dandelion and St Claire to residents effected by the explosion on Allington Drive and to the Emergency Services who assisted us at the time.

It was a very kind gesture and everybody who took up the offer had a wonderful time The crews made us very welcome and thanks are also due to the Lambourne Cafe for providing catering.

The Baldwin Trust run cruises from Pillings Lock and Leicester Marina and they are happy to arrange trips for family groups, community groups etc, for more details go to www.baldwintrust.org.uk and support a very worthwhile cause.

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Christmas always brings together singers from all the different churches, and the brass ensemble, also in its tenth year, keeps the Christmas spirit going on Boxing Day. The pub also has free children’s parties for Halloween and at Christmas. More recent events added to the calendar are special menus for Halloween and Burns night and the very popular evening with gin raconteur the ‘Gintleman’” He added: “The Birstall community is still very much at the heart of the business and over £46,000 has been raised for local causes over the last 10 years, from 10 Duck Races, five Great Birstall Bake Offs for Macmillan Cancer Care and numerous BAGs and Save the Children charity meals as well as other events”.

A highlight of last year was receiving an award from the Canal and Riverside Trust for the best canal side Pub/ Restaurant Award for the whole of the Midlands area. “It was superb to receive this recognition from an outside source” said James.

“The location is certainly key to the pub’s success as people from near and far flock to the pub on sunny days to enjoy a drink or two or a bite to eat in the beautiful garden with the gorgeous view of the countryside” he added.

Charlotte, James, Ady and Jenny

would also like to give a special mention to all of the staff, especially Paul Clements the Manager without whom it wouldn’t have been possible.

“And lastly but certainly not least The

White Horse would like to thank all of our very loyal customers for supporting the business over the last 10 years. It’s been a decent Decade and here’s to many more years!” said James.

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Noticeboard all details printed free Birstall Running Club Meet Monday & Friday nights, 6.15 for 6.30 run Birstall School Lane playing fields – showers & toilets available We also meet on a Wednesday night at Sibson Road car park at 6.15pm for 6.30pm run Speed work sessions also available on Wednesdays for those wanting to improve Contact Deryk on dwoods1@sky.com or Bob 07927 346640 www.birstallrc.org.uk

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No weekly commitment £2 for l adult and 1 child, 50p additional children £1 additional adults This includes snack for the children & unlimited juice, also unlimited tea & coffee for the adults Craft table For further information please contact us on 0793 455 1563 Hope to see you there Birstall Quilters welcome you to their

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Birstall Methodist Monday Women’s Group 1 Oct Harvest Bring & Share Supper and Poems + Donations for Birstall Food Hub 8 Oct Mike Coleman How impor-

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Birstall & District Local History Society

The next monthly meeting of the Society is to take place on Thursday 11th October 2018 commencing at 7.30pm in the Birstall Village Hall, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leics.

The title of the talk is "John's Old Possessions".

This talk will be given by John Kilby who is a well known resident of Birstall.

Please come along and join us for what is expected to be a very interesting evening.

Visitors are very welcome and there will be parking available on the night on the Birstall Playing Fields through the School Lane entrance

Soar Valley Artists

Members extend a cordial invitation to members of the public to their 16th Annual Exhibition of Paintings

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On Sat./Sun. 13th/14th October 2018 At The Rothley Centre 12 Mountsorrel Lane Rothley LE7 7PR 10am till 5pm, admission free

Dance Band Tickets £5 per person to include afternoon tea Contact Katy 075384939136 or parish.centre@saintpatrickleicester.co.uk

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‘Losing the Plot’ A comedy by John Godber Mountsorrel Memorial Centre Wednesday October 24th – Saturday October 27th 7.30 pm Tickets £14 – Concessions £12 Available from the Box Office/Reception Tel: 0116 2304877 Leicester Branch of Cancer Research UK

Coffee Morning and Sale at The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane Rothley Saturday Nov 3, 2018 from 10am to 12 noon.

Stalls will include Cakes * Books * Bric a Brac * Gifts * Handicrafts * Plants * *New Toys * Phoenix Cards * Tombola and Raffle.

Entrance will be £1 to include Coffee/ Tea and biscuits.

Come along and pick up some early Christmas presents.

Everyone is welcome – all money raised will be used in Cancer Research at Leicester University/Hospitals

24th October 2018, 7.15pm Birstall Village Hall Demonstration by Sally Gee “Happy Days ” Visitors welcome - £5 Queries to Sylvia: 0116 2674206 or Mary: 07704398017 Birstall Methodist Church

Christmas Festival Friday 23rd November 10am – 6pm Saturday 24th November 10am – 2pm Large Display of Christmas Trees in the Church Supported by stalls:Christmas Hampers & Gifts.

Christmas Decorations & Crafts Home-made Cakes & Preserves Toys, Pick-a-Bag,Raffle,Tombola Coffee Shop serving refreshments & Light Lunches Table Tops Friday 2pm – 6pm Saturday 10am – 2pm Tables @ £10 each – 0116 2671181 Centre Stage in Barrow: Marking the centenary of the end of the First World War on Friday 12th October

Barrow, LE12 8JU Tickets are available on line from www.busca.org.uk by paypal or card, at The Flower Shop and the Library. Prices all give a £1 off for tickets bought in advance: £10 for adults, £9 for concessions and £5 for under 18s.

It’s reviews include 'Absolutely top stuff… very, very interesting and unusual song-writing. An Incredible String Band for the 21st century.' Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 'Folk Show'

Wanlip St Nicholas Fayre 1st December 11.30 am - 2pm Wanlip Church and Community Hall Please come and support this social and fundraising event.

Soup, teas, raffle, cakes, bottles, tombolas etc.

Looking forward to seeing you on the day You are most welcome to join us for our

Harvest Thanksgiving Service On Sunday, 7th October 2018 at 10.45am Venue: Room PT1, The Palmer Tomkinson Centre, The Cedars Academy, Wanlip Lane, Birstall (LE4 4GH) Birstall Independent Baptist Church Enquiries: 0116 221 4883 Sunday November 4, 7pm The Ibstock Brick Brass Band Will be giving a

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All welcome. Pay on the door. Any proceeds to LOROS

Birstall Tea Dances St James Village Hall Birstall Road, Birstall LE4 4DH Friday 12th October 2018 3.30 pm- 5.30pm £4 each on the door Tea / Coffee & Cake included Further information Jackie: 0116 2248 278 Mobile: 07908607405 Email: jackielucas957@hotmail.co.uk Friends of Belgrave St Peter’s On Wednesday 17th October at 7.30pm in Claremont Street Methodist Church, Leicester, we are hosting a talk by Dr Megan Leyland (Senior Properties Historian at English Heritage) The talk will be on

Conscientious objectors in WWI, the Richmond sixteen and Leicester. £3 payable at the door, refreshments afterwards.

Members and non members are welcome There is a small car park, also on road parking nearby.

Contact Carolyn 0116 2666531

St Patrick’s Friday Drop In Parish Centre Beaumont Leys Lane Come and enjoy a drink and toasted tea cake every Friday morning from 10.00-12.00 Lots of opportunities to perform throughout the year

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“The Importance of Digging Holes: The Great War and More”

3rd & 4th November 2018 at the Village Hall, Birstall Road, Leicester, LE4 4DH. Open 9.30am-5pm Saturday & 9.30am-4pm on Sunday.

Free admission, wheelchair access, refreshments, free parking to the rear of the village hall.

Visit: www.badas.co.uk or contact the Secretary: bandd-sec@hotmail.com

Tea Dance to support Alzheimer's Research Sunday 28th October 2018, 2pm 5pm at St Patrick's Parish Centre, Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester LE4 2BD Dancing to The Karl Boettcher

brought to Barrow by the professional touring theatre company “Harp and a Monkey”, full of rousing music and droll Lancashire humour.

The harp 'n' banjo driven electrofolk-storytelling trio use the first half of the show to give beautifully crafted and sometimes spooky tales of Lancashire life, love and remembrance. The outfit, who have been friends for more than 20 years, channel the ghosts of summers spent in municipal parks and winters walking on the moors.

Songs about cuckolded mole catchers, a lone English oak tree that grows at Gallipoli, care in the community and medieval pilgrims…

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(hot drinks served from 9am ) Have a chat, bring a friend, make a friend enjoy a welcoming, friendly atmosphere Browse our clothes rail, bric a brac stall, toys, CD’s, and jewelry.

Books, 20p paperbacks.

A date for your diary Christmas Bazaar November 17, 2018 Film Presentations Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council

"The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" (Nov 9, 123 mins) A young upcoming novelist decides to write a book about the wartime experiences of Guernsey residents. November’s film reminds us that letter-writing is such a pleasure, sometimes revealing mysteries and romance.

This is, indeed, a magical book club with true friendships and unbreakable bonds.

“The Greatest Showman” will be shown on Dec 14.

Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council will be showing these films at Thurcaston Memorial Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Film tickets will cost the usual £5 which will includes refreshments and a lucky prize draw during the interval.

Advance tickets may be purchased via the parish office –0116 236 7626 or at the door.

Halloween Cafe "The Post" Oct 5, (116 mins) Steven Speilberg's 1970's political thriller is a true story about the famous newspaper. "The Washington Post" drama stars Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. This film depicts not only gender inequality but also how women can become empowered in their work.

Katharine Graham was the first female publisher of a major American newspaper. She risked her family business and criminal prosecution regarding government papers about the Vietnam War. "The Post" won six Golden Globe Award Nominations and many accolades.

Saturday 27th October 2pm - 4pm, Birstall Scout Hall, LE4 4DJ. Cakes, drinks, stalls, tombola and kids dressing-up box.

In aid of ADHD Solutions The Leicester Sketch Club

Annual Exhibition 2018 Fri Oct 19 to Wed Nov 28 Free Entry For over 100 years, Leicester Sketch Club has encouraged and inspired local artists through a programme of professional demonstrations, workshops, sketching days and annual exhibitions. Having achieved the prestigious

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At The Old Library Galleries Basement Gallery, 54 Belvoir Street, Leicester, LE1 6QL Open Mon - Sat 10 am – 5pm.

(Nov 28th 1pm close) In the Café original greetings and Christmas cards, designed by Sketch Club members, will be on view and to purchase.

Meet The Artists – Saturday 3 November 11am - 3.30pm - Leicester Sketch Club Members will be here to share & discuss their work, techniques and inspirations.

Find out how to join the Sketch Club. There will be demonstrations, and cards and prints for sale. This is a free event and all are welcome.

The Club has over 100 members ranging from professional full time artists to developing part time artists and it aims to encourage the artistic development of all

Cedar Care Circle October meetings already! October 1st, 15th and 29th. PLEASE pass our group details to anyone who is looking after a spouse, parent or friend suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. Please let them know they're not alone. We meet every second week at Ruth's Lambourne Cafe, Lambourne road Birstall. Everyone is welcome to come just to chat over a cuppa share our fears and hopefully make friends on this horrendous journey. PLEASE contact Barbara on 07905760556 for more details

Birstall Library Omni Service Do you enjoy reading, but struggle to get out to the library?

Birstall library offer a minibus collection and drop off service every 4 weeks. Our driver picks you up and returns you home after your visit to the library, where you can choose your books with help from our volunteers and enjoy a cuppa and a chat in a friendly, social atmosphere.

Our next Omni visits are on Wednesday 17th October and 14th November.

Please contact Birstall Library on 0116 3058756

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TO PARAPHRASE the song (and probably totally mis-quote it): "Didn't we have a loverly time, the day we went to Stamford?"

And yes, we did. The sun shone and the coach was full. The market (absolutely huge) was in full swing, selling everything from socks to celery. Full of colour and scent and chat and people a great day for all.

Our meeting on October 8 in the Day Centre, School Lane, Birstall, will be where members of the group will be able to re-live and tell of their "Musical Memories". As this is such a wide spectrum and music is such a huge part of everybody's life, it is bound to raise some lovely and interesting memories.

As our programme is so diverse, a quite dramatic change now sees our November meeting showing us how to Help Hedgehogs - a talk by Colleen Powell, and if, like me, you haven't even seen a hedgehog for many years, it may be really good to see how to encourage these little creatures to come to our gardens and, perhaps, stay!

We now think, seriously, of our Christmas event for this year, which will be on Saturday November 17 in St. James Community Area, from 12 noon to 2pm. We will be having a Soup and Puddings lunch, which sounds scrummy! There will, of course, be rolls and butter, wine and fruit juices. As well as tucking in to some lovely home-made soups and puds, there will be stalls with Christmas gifts for sale, Christmas cakes and Christmas wreaths for sale and to order. There will also be a raffle for a beautiful handmade quilt, made by one of our members. This year's charity which we are supporting, the Baldwin Trust, will also have a stall with gifts for sale. We hope the proceeds from this sale will go a good way to providing a defibrillator for one of the boats they run.

Saturday November 17 is the right sort of time to start thinking of your own Christmas, and a relaxed lunch at St. James, surrounded by 'Christmassy' ideas and goodies, will be 'just the job' before the rush and panic set in.

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& crime report Fireworks It has become popular to celebrate private events like weddings and birthdays by letting off fireworks and they can make the event extra special. There are also a number of public celebrations, in addition to the traditional Bonfire Night, where fireworks play an important part.

The problem is that loud explosions can be very distressing to vulnerable people, such as the elderly and small children, especially when they occur without warning. Animals, of course, have no understanding of what is happening and can become very agitated by loud noises.

The law on the private use of fireworks is very clear and offenders can be and are prosecuted.

It is against the law to let off fireworks in the street or other public places at any time without a licence.

No fireworks can be set off anywhere else before 7am or after 11pm, except on certain dates when the time is extended. The next ones are: Bonfire Night, Nov 5 Midnight Diwali, Nov 7 1am New Year’s Eve, Dec 31 1am Chinese New Year, Feb 5 1am If you plan to celebrate with fireworks in your garden on these days or for a private celebration, please be considerate and warn your neighbours in advance. If they know it is coming they might like to watch your display from their window. Children can then have the opportunity to enjoy the excitement watching with their parents rather that being awoken suddenly and scared by the unexpected noise. Neighbours with pets can decide in advance the best course of action to keep their distress to a minimum rather than having to react as it is happening.

No one wants to interfere with people's right to celebrate but a little consideration and forethought can make life much easier for all concerned.

If you are affected by fireworks being let off in the street you should report it to the Police on the non-emergency number 101 but their powers are limited when it occurs on private land, such

as gardens.

The authority responsible for Noise Nuisance (not just fireworks) is, in our case, Charnwood Borough Council. Visit its website for further information: www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/environ mentalhealth Or call 01509 634636 On October 20 the Crew from Birstall Fire Station will be at our Advice Shop in the Parish Council Building on Sibson Road Car Park at 11am to give advice and information on keeping your family and home safe. Come and discuss your concerns about fire and gas safety with the experts or just bring the kids to see their fire engine and learn about their work.

(The Crew will be on duty at the time and their presence is subject to them not being required elsewhere in an emergency.)

From Birstall & Wanlip NHW

Crime update We have had a total of 48 crimes reported in August, which is slightly up on July’s figure of 37.

There have been 15 reports of assault, the vast majority of which have been domestic-related and another 10 thefts of fuel from the petrol station, which is up from just four last month.

We have only had one house burglary reported and one non-dwelling burglary and the number of thefts from vehicles has also remained relatively low, with just four reports being received. Lastly, there has been one cycle theft and three reports of vehicles being damaged.

Aside from this, there have not really been any other crime trends to report.

For further crime information please visit: www.police.uk/leicestershire/NL60/ Crime Prevention Advice Satellite navigation systems (sat-navs) continue to be sought after by criminals and this month we have had another report of one being stolen, with damage being caused to the window of the car in order to do so. Please ensure that if you do own a sat-nav you remove it from display whenever you leave your vehicle unattended and either hide it away in the glove box or preferably, take it with you.

Please also remove any cables or cradles for the device as these are tell-tale signs that you own one, and consider keeping a small cloth in your car to wipe away any marks left on the window by the cradle, as again this is an easy way for criminals to see whether you have a sat-nav or not. Lastly, make a note of any serial numbers for the device so that if it is stolen and later recovered, we have a better chance of returning it to

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Cricket Corner SEVEN CONSECUTIVE victories have seen the 2nd XI steadily claim the table to occupy fourth position with just a couple of games to play.

Skipper George Agar has lead the way with runs and wickets and with Grant Wright scoring his maiden fifty and Jamie Reay, Rich Olsen and Ash Coulthard making good centuries with the bat. Jack Wright has taken plenty of wickets supported by the ever steady Steve Findley.

The 1st XI sit in mid table with 8 wins and 7 losses with a mixture of good and some not so good performances. Some sort of record must have been set in a recent match against YMCA as the game was finished by 2,40pm. Veteran seamer Paul Oldcorn took 6 – 12 as the visitors made only 56 and Birstall knocking off the runs in just 11 overs.

Off the field the club continue to prosper and a quiz night run by Christian Cain proved very popular. With the pitch now unavailable due to football, the club will have to play its final two “home” matches at Leicester Ivanhoe and Braunstone Town CC and we are grateful for their help.

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Poet’s new book ‘EXPRESSIONS’ is the second book of poetry by local poet Andy Sherriff.

Andy (56) of Bramley Road says the book contains 36 poems and profits from sales will go to mental health charities in Leicester.

‘Expressions’ costs £5.00 from andysherriffpoetry@gmail.com.

One of the poems from the book: Inspiration Be inspired by the simplest things Like the petals of a rose A word or phrase that’s overheard Or a single line of prose Photographs from way back when Renewing memories from the past First impressions of a new-found friendship Knowing it will last Cloudless skies on moonlit nights Or a foggy winter’s morn Sunlight streaming on open fields Illuminating golden sheaves of corn Crystal waters of a babbling brook Twixt islands of stepping stones Lush green valleys and rolling hills Churchyards filled with ancient bones Buildings aged and weather worn With crumbling carved façades Distant beaches strewn with shells There’s no need to look to hard All around there’s inspiration Wherever you may be Just take the time to look and listen And learn to feel and see

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Second shop local evening on Sibson Road BIRSTALL BUSINESS Co-operative organised the second ‘Shop Local’ evening shopping event on September 7.

Despite the weather, organisers decided to continue with the evening and made alternative plans to ensure the stalls could still be involved in the event.

During the evening the rain cleared and the sun appeared to shine on those who came out to support the shops and stalls.

Richard, Manager of the RSPCA shop, said he thought “the turnout was great considering the terrible rain in the afternoon”.

Again there were new customers that don’t get chance to visit the village shops and businesses during the day, and customers enjoyed the extra hospitality on offer at some of the shops involved in the event.

Hema thought the event was brilliant for her fledgling business, Spice Chumchi, “Despite the rain, the Birstall community came out to support local businesses, it was lovely to see a range

of stalls as well as the shops open. It was the first time we have traded but we’d definitely do it again!” she said.

RT’s Café had a very successful Greek themed evening with a full house enjoying great food and a friendly atmosphere.

The Birstall Business Co-operative will be organising a further event early in December and they are looking into the best way to continue these events through the winter. More details soon in the Birstall Post or on the Shop Local Birstall Facebook page.

Local roads TRAFFIC ALONG Wanlip Lane is being disrupted while Severn Trent renew water pipes.

Work began on August 6 and won’t be completed until May 31, 2019.

It started at the junction with Myrtle Avenue and will move south along the full length of Wanlip Lane. Side roads will be closed and traffic controlled by traffic lights as the work progresses.

ROADWORKS THAT are keeping the Loughborough Road closed between Red Hill Island and Checketts Road are due to be completed on November 9, but contractors have given Oct 26 as a provisional date.

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Pre-school’s new term BIRSTALL METHODIST pre-school on Wanlip Lane have started the new term with a renewed focus on children’s individual learning and enhancing their interests through play.

Garden party raises funds A FUNDRAISING ‘Tea in the Garden’ event on September 2 raised £551 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Shirley and Claude Harrison opened their Allington Drive garden and hosted the event.

There was lots of food to eat, a jewellery stall, a tombola and raffle, various

quizzes and a produce stall. “Everyone enjoyed the fun and laughter and Shirley and Claude would like to extend their thanks to their family and friends who helped them and, of course, to everyone who attended and gave generously” said Eileen Molesdale.

“We have taken a much more natural approach in terms of the resources we have available” said spokeswoman Michele Tookey.

“The staff team have been fantastic and put in much time and effort over the summer holidays to get rid of plastic toys that were not offering curiosity and spontaneous play and have now been replaced with authentic items such as real clocks, cameras, wooden logs and magnifying glasses and much more.”

She added: “The preschool is also in the proceeds of implementing in the

moment planning which allows children’s interests to be at the heart of everything we do and encourages far more independent learning and exploration of the preschool environment.”

The pre-school, located in the Methodist church, welcomes visits from parents who would like to look around. It can offer places from two years plus and accepts funding. The times of sessions are Mon 12.15-3.15pm, Tues 9-12noon, Wed 9-12noon, Thurs 9-12noon, Fri 12.15-3.15pm Contact tel. nos. (session time) 0116 2675690, (out of session) 07717132564) for further information.

Club’s charity fun day BIRSTALL BOWLING Club’s charity fun day was held recently with 32 players involved in a unique fun game of bowls with a relaxed dress code, where everyone played in different positions on the rink instead of the usual format.

Around £300 was raised for this ters Noi and Deam contested the under year’s Presidents chosen charity, Birstall 25s final with Noi just beating younger BAGS, a charity committed to supporting sister Deam by two shots in a superb the local community in Birstall and surfinal. rounding areas through cancer awareBirstall were runners up in the men’s ness initiatives and the funding of county unbadged final, losing out to equipment and services for the benefit of Narborough by seven shots. John Hurst people living in the community with was a semi-finalist in the county champicancer. on of champions, and along with Andy Meanwhile, in the ladies county finals, Wye and Dave Smith, just missed out on Birstall won three titles and were runa place in the county two wood triples ners up in another. Di Hurst won the final, losing on an extra end in the semitwo wood singles and Pa Walker won final. the champion of champions. Pa’s daugh- Pic: Birstall bowlers at the charity fun day

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THE WARM sunshine of the August bank holiday attracted a large crowd to the St James’ summer fayre.

Our pictures show Nicki Wills selling cupcakes and (l-r) visitor Kathleen Shanks, supporter Pamela Horsepool and Janet Waters at the Dementia UK stall.

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Bowls club’s summer holiday Netball sessions EVERYBODY LOVES a break and where better to have one than at the seaside.

Last month St Margaret's Bowls Club toured to the sunny south coast at Bournemouth. On the first morning we set off to Swanage where everyone enjoyed a few hours in glorious sunshine exploring the town, some walking on the cliff tops, others enjoying the local hostelries - even a swim in the sea! In the afternoon we enjoyed a very hospitable match against the local club - see photo.

The following day we played at Argyll Bowls Club in Bournemouth. This was a

WI news BIRSTALL AND Wanlip WI held their first meeting after the summer break on September 3.

In August we went on our annual coach trip to Leamington Spa and afterwards visited the National Guide Dog breeding centre. With the proceeds of craft sales we presented our charity Gorse Hill City Farms with a cheque for £300.

We are still celebrating this centenary year so Maxilyn and Bev are continuing to walk the Leicestershire Round and we host Radio Leicester’s ‘Down to Earth’ team on October 11.

Our speaker for the evening was the very entertaining Elaine Pantling.

She talked about and sang excerpts from her play ‘Alice in her Shoes’ written about Leicester suffragette Alice Hawkins.

Our next meeting is on October 1 at the British Legion when Jo Golby will talk to us about the life of a Victorian Lady’s Maid and the competition will be a ‘weird, puzzling kitchen gadget’.

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A SERIES of netball sessions are offering women the chance to get “back into netball”.

Pic: St Margaret’s Bowls Club in Swanage

superb venue and again very friendly opposition. An unusual highlight of the match was one of our teams scoring a Hot Shot - a maximum score of eight points on one end.

On our last day we took a scenic drive to the New Forest playing at pictur-

esque Brockenhurst Bowls Club.

We played three matches in all and the award for the overall highest scoring player went to Chris Holmes.

All in all a great trip, with everyone looking forward to the next bowls tour.

The borough council’s Active Charnwood team is putting on the fun, social and informal sessions at Wreake Valley Academy.

They are aimed at women over 16 who want to play without the commitments of a team or regular matches. The first session is free and then £3 each after that.

All you need to do is turn up and bring appropriate footwear.

The sessions got underway on Wednesday September 19, 7pm-8pm.

If you want more information, contact Sam Chamberlain at samantha.chamberlain@charnwood.gov. uk or 01509 632534.

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LOCAL GROUPS and good causes across the borough will benefit from the newly launched Charnwood Community Lottery.

Tickets for the lottery, which is being run by the borough council, will help raise money for good causes, charities and voluntary organisations.

For every £1 ticket, 60p will go towards helping a good cause and players can win up to £25,000.

Chris Traill, strategic director for neighbourhoods and wellbeing at the Council, said: “We are absolutely delighted to launch the Charnwood Community Lottery as it will help raise money for lots of good causes in the borough who do great work for the benefit of residents.

“The lottery also means people can choose to help a specific group, perhaps one that’s close to their hearts, and possibly win anything up to £25,000. We hope the lottery is empowering for the organisations involved and for ticket buyers. As we’ve said, people can take a chance and make a difference “We would like to thank the groups who have signed up so far but I would encourage the many other fantastic organisations in Charnwood to consider getting involved. Simply visit the lottery website for more information.

“The Council decided to set up a lottery to further support the local voluntary and community sector.”

A number of groups have already signed up to be involved including: Loughborough Leggo Youth Group Marios Tinenti Centre Peter Le Marchant Trust Quorn Local History Group Coping with Cancer in Leicestershire and Rutland Shepshed Toy Library

YOUNG PEOPLE from the TS Tiger Sea Cadet unit based in Belgrave took part in a sponsored row in August.

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Caroline Darrall, chairperson at Loughborough Leggo, said: “We are pleased to join the Charnwood Lottery as it is a creative and effective way to raise much-needed regular funding, during difficult financial times. The money raised will help our young people with special needs to reach their full potential.”

The first Charnwood Community Lottery draw took place on September 29, 2018.

To buy a ticket, visit www.charnwoodlottery.co.uk where you will be asked to create an account.

When a participant chooses to support one of the registered charities or good causes, the organisation will receive a 50p donation, with 10p going towards a central community fund. If no charity is chosen, all 60 pence goes to the community fund.

Cadets and staff rowed in three boats from Ross Walk to Pillings Lock Marina in Quorn.

Rowing eight hours a day over two days, the crews covered 22 miles, taking a break at The Waterside Inn in Mountsorrel.

Instructor Samantha Clayton said: “Pillings Lock Marina rewarded cadets and supporters with a generous BBQ spread on the Saturday evening and a camping spot which enabled four cadets to complete their practice expedition for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award “It’s estimated that the combined total from sponsorship forms and collection buckets exceeds £1,500.

TS Tiger would like to thank anyone who contributed to that amazing total” Money raised will help pay for improvements to facilities and provide cadets with new equipment to enhance training on and off the water. TS Tiger Sea Cadets welcome anyone aged 10-18 yrs, and meet at 140 Ross Walk on a Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9pm. “Come down and join our team” said Samantha.

The council will use the community fund to support local projects and good causes through its grants scheme.

Lottery management company, Gatherwell, has been appointed to run the scheme, having already launched similar lotteries in places such as Melton Mowbray, Corby and Mansfield.

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Anniversaries that used to be held in the Summer Fayre Methodist Church when wooden staging Well - the 'Summer Fayre' has been was erected and the youngsters filled the held (August Bank Holiday) and we staging. They sang songs and hymns that were blessed with a good, dry, day. Not had been practicing over the previous wonderful - not hot - but good, if a bit weeks. Those days are long gone. Howevon the cool side! But people came er on October 7, the youngsters of the many, many people came, which was Sunday Club will lead the 10.30 morning wonderful, and enjoyed everything burgers and hot dogs, cakes and games. worship. Their contribution will not have had many weeks of practice like the old They won things on the tombola and ‘Anniversaries’ but will instead be a little bought raffle tickets. It was a really ‘less polished’ but far more dramatic in good, busy day. The picture show with content. The youngsters will be assisted music, in the Church, was lovely and by the Sunday Club staff. much appreciated for giving us all a Christmas Festival Preparations peaceful break (with a cup of tea). We The 2018 Festival takes place on have some incredibly talented and artisFriday 23rd (10am to 6pm) & Saturday tic people to be proud of in Birstall.

24th (10am to 2pm) of November, and Windows will follow a similar pattern to previous One particularly talented artist is years. As last year admission to the disTheodora Salusbury, who made three of plays & handiwork of so many people, our lovely stained glass windows. Her work is presented in a beautiful book by organisations & businesses, will be free for all to admire and enjoy. There will Georgina Maltby and Andrew Loutit be a Table Top Sale both days (Tel called "Theodora Salusbury - Stained 2671181 to book a table) at £10 per Glass Artist 1875-1956" which can be table. seen in St. James Church, and copies of After Service Coffee the book can be ordered. On the subCoffee is served almost every Sunday ject of Art - the St. James 'God, Me and after morning worship. Using plastic Art' group are planning a multi-media ‘throw-away’ cups does save on the washdepiction of the Stations of the Cross to ing-up. However, it has been decided be ready for next Easter. Work on this that once the existing supply of plastic project will begin soon. Time does cups is exhausted, the ‘Coffee Shop Cups’ whizz by, doesn't it? will be used instead. This will, of course, Flowers More loveliness comes from the imag- create additional ‘washing up’ - Jackie Towell & Chris Tilford would be pleased ination and work of our flower arrangto hear of any extra helpers for this task. ers, who will make arrangements From Birstall Methodist Church specially for you to remember your special relative or friend to place in the Church, for all to look at and enjoy, and Stanton Lees Report think of who it represents.

The chapel at Stanton Lees in DerbyQuestions? shire hosted their Annual Holiday Bible Have you ever wondered what hapSchool over the August Bank Holiday pens in a Church - what makes it tick? weekend. The ministry on the Saturday What does a verger do? How do the and Sunday was given by Pastor Clifford bells work? and why? What is a lay Morrison (Northern Ireland), who spoke preacher? What is the difference beon four of the Beatitudes (from Matthew tween a rector and a vicar? How do chapter 5), explaining these were the they work in the community? How does attitudes which God wants and is looking Sunday School work? How does everyfor in all His children as they are the thing work? hallmarks of genuine faith. On Monday, Well, on Saturday November 3, from the Historical Lecture was given by Pro10am to 4pm you can find out in St. fessor Derek Linkens (Sheffield) about James Church. Officers of the church the missionary work of George Bennet and representatives from the various and Henry Nott in Polynesia (especially groups (social and church) will be there Tahiti) in the early 19thcentury. The to explain and answer all your questions. weekend concluded with two messages They all look forward to meeting you. from Pastor Vincent Tracey (Blackpool) From Birstall Parish Church on ‘The Joy of Living in Christ’ and ‘The Joy of Dying in Christ’ from Paul’s words Sunday Club To Lead Methodist Morn- to the Philippians (chapter 1, verse 21). ing Worship It was a most enjoyable and enriching Those readers beyond a certain age time. The talks can be heard at: may well remember the Sunday School http://www.stantonleeschapel.org.uk/ser

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Harvest and Sunday Services Our Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held on October 7 at 10.45am, when the visiting speaker will be Paul Leonard (Shepshed). The venue is, as usual, Room PT1, The Palmer Tomkinson Centre, The Cedars Academy, Wanlip Lane, Birstall (LE4 4GH), where we will be meeting for the other Sundays in October. We extend a warm invitation to you to join with us. A children’s Sunday School is available. Our monetary offering this year will be donated to Care Sri Lanka. This is a Christian charity which seeks to help those suffering from the legacy of a 25-year civil war; a series of poor or failed harvests (worse this year after the drought) and inflated food prices; rural families in increasing debt and, according to the WHO, it is the number one country for suicides.

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Launch After an excellent launch of Trinity Life church with dozens of visitors from the Birstall area, TLC continues in October. Due to some building works at the Village Hall we will be meeting on some occasions at the Cedars Academy Lower Hall, off Stonehill Avenue.

School’s Out October also sees the first TLC Birstall ‘School’s Out’ on Monday October 15 from 2-4pm at Cedars Academy.

‘School’s Out!’ is Trinity Life Church’s Holiday Club, run in communities around Leicester each half term holiday, reaching 100s of children. For two hours, we enjoy crafts, activities, sport, consoles, games, snacks, videos, music, stories and so much more. Children, it will be the best two hours of your half term! We’d love for you to join us – just turn up and sign in on the door. Led by a team of trained and dedicated staff and volunteers. For all 5-11 year olds (primary school age).

For more details www.trinitylifechurch.org.uk From Trinity Life Church

Kerala The damage caused by the dreadful monsoons in Kerala, India, was felt most keenly by our Parish Priest Fr. Saji, whose home state this is. So many suffered the loss of family and friends and saw widespread devastation. Fr. Saji (pictured above) spent time helping at a camp near his sister’s home during his recent visit there where monies raised by our parishioners helped provide items such as food, clothing, bedding, cleaning materials for flooded houses and writing materials for students.

A Healing Mass took place on September 21, celebrated by Fr. Denis Labarte.

Parish Activities Choir practice has resumed for our adult choir and this year our music director Chris Lowe is working to develop a children’s choir. If you love to sing

please come and join us. And well, the Christmas concert isn’t too far on the horizon!

On September 28 at St Theresa’s The Caring Hub was launched. This is a new venture for our churches with a successful social evening which included games for all. This will be a regular event and everyone is welcome. Watch this space for further details of the next one.

Dates for your diary Quiz night on Friday November 9 at St Theresa’s Helpers’ Mass, Sunday November 18, 10am at St. Theresa’s Christmas Bazaar Saturday December 8.

Further details can be found on the parish website Note: the quiz at Birstall Social Club on Oct 28 is now sold out From St Theresa’s & Rothley Sacred Heart

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Cancer Wards Childhood Cancer Children go to children’s cancer September was Childhood Cancer wards which aim to give the child and Awareness Month, this helps to highlight their families a relaxed and friendly the impact that cancer has on children, experience. There are also specialist young people and their families. units for teenagers which have more age Sarcomas Although rare, everyday around 12 appropriate surroundings; these are Sarcomas can affect any part of the children and young people are told they often funded by the national charity, have cancer in the UK. Childhood cancer body including muscles and bones.

Teenage Cancer Trust. Children and can be quite different to cancer in adults, There are around 100 different types of families often get to know the staff on presenting in different parts of the body. sarcoma but the most common type in the ward very well during their treatment. children is in the bone, Osteosarcoma.

The most common type of childhood Various treatments include chemotherapy Signs and symptoms include bone pain, cancer is Leukaemia, followed on by and surgery. These treatments all have swelling and difficulty in moving a Sarcomas and Lymphomas which all lots of unpleasant side effects which can joint however these symptoms require hospital treatment. be very difficult for the child, young can be confused with comLeukaemia people and their families. Side effects mon injuries or growing Leukaemia is a cancer of often result in more hospital stays. pains. Examinations, scans, the white blood cells, the Treatment and hospital stays not only blood tests and biopsies are cause is not known. The affect the families emotionally, but can used to diagnose sarcomas. signs of having leukaemia also affect families financially, and socialLymphoma can include looking pale, ly. Parents may not manage going to Lymphoma is a cancer of feeling more tired than usual, work during their child’s treatment the lymphatic system (part of the which can have a financial impact. Sofeeling generally unwell, painful body’s immune system). When cells in joints, having multiple infections, and cialising with families and friends may the body age or become damaged they unusual bleeding. Whilst these are combe more difficult. Parents may spend get replaced by dividing and making mon symptoms for many other illnesses, weeks apart from each other due to copies of themselves, this usually hapyou should have them checked out by a taking turns staying with their child in pens carefully and controlled. In Lymdoctor. Diagnosing leukaemia involves hospital. Brothers and sisters may be blood tests and a bone marrow aspirate. phoma, blood cells (lymphocytes) affected due to worrying about their become abnormal and divide sibling, or having their parents away and grow out of control. Usual- from them. ly the body’s immune system Support can destroy abnormal cells, Whilst childhood cancer may be the but lymphoma cells avoid it. most difficult journey a family can face, Over time, these extra cells there are many professionals, agencies form a lump usually where the and charities who aim to support them. lymph nodes are. Lymphoma

One of which is ‘CLIC Sargent’ who provide a specialist support tailored to each family. Their vision is that everyone under 25 with cancer and their families receive the support they need during treatment and beyond, including bereaved families.

If you would like to know more about childhood cancer or the charities and agencies working with families affected please follow these links: www.teenagecancertrust.org www.clicsargent.org.uk www.cancerresearchuk.org Or contact:- University Hospitals of Leicester Cancer Information Centre on 0116 258 6189 For more information on the funds we have raised, projects we support and forthcoming events see www.birstallbags.co.uk Contact the BAGs by email birstallbags@hotmail.com

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