the Birstall post Y O U R
C O M M U N I T Y
APRIL 2022
N E W S P A P E R
www.birstallpost.co.uk
No. 465
Birstall’s ‘Supercar Sunday’ event A SUPERCAR Sunday charity event on a Birstall car park attracted hundreds of visitors and raised more than £1000 for Rainbows. Organised by Birstall’s Shivam Nathwani, creator of the Shivam Review YouTube channel, the event began with a parade of more than 70 cars to the Sibson Road car park, led by Shivam. Supercars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and McLarens parked up, to be admired and photographed by the waiting crowd. Shivam (24), who has muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair, said his wish was to put on an event for local children. His brother Pritesh said: “Today we brought out the whole village, and the main goal, of making children happy, was accomplished.
Delight as ducks return A VILLAGE fundraising day involving thousands of plastic ducks racing on the River Soar makes its return this May.
The 12th annual White Horse Duck Race is in aid of the Birstall Helping our Community pay-it-forward group. The event is at 12 noon on Mayday Monday May 2, at the White Horse pub and beside the riverbank on Whiles Lane. The Duck Race will be the main funding event for the community group. It supports local people, voluntary groups and charities throughout Birstall. The group provides support for residents and groups in the village - initiatives include Christmas meals, hot meals when leaving the hospital, afternoon teas for pick me ups or big anniversaries, support with food when waiting for the food bank, and hampers to members of the community at Christmas. Support has also been given to the Guides, Scouts and the youth group on the School Lane playing field, purchasing much-needed equipment for both groups. The group has made a financial donation to the Birstall Methodist Special Needs Playgroup, and supporters make a variety of quilts for the local hospital and Rainbows. The group has supported victims of domestic violence and is always looking to help local “Many drivers based in Birstall came groups and the community. out to support us and be sure, we have The event will feature craft, something else in the pipeline. Thank cake and plant stalls, a tuck you so much to each and every one of shop, traditional games such you.” as hook-a-duck, Donkey Pics: Centre: Shivam (right) with his broth- Derby, a general tombola and er Pritesh; visitors enjoying the supercars a teddy tombola for the children. on the Sibsoson Road car park All community groups are welcome to have a stall to raise their own funds get in touch with Rosie from the commuThe May issue of nity group if you’d like to book a space on 07894995164 THE BIRSTALL POST Paddle Plus will be showing off their will be published on Apr 29. skills on the river and weather permitThe copy deadline is Apr 18. ting, will be offering bell boat rides on the day. The Duck race itself will begin at 2pm and there could be a very special guest to start the race. Ducks will be on sale From April 1 at ROFESSIONAL The White Horse and Unique hairdressARDEN MAINTENANCE ers as well as through the community group on Facebook. There will also be an opportunity for the school children to buy ducks after school early in April look out for more information via the TIDYING • LAWNS CUT • HEDGES TRIMMED schools. The ducks are still just £1 each, SUPPLY & PLANT ORNAMENTAL TREES and the prizes are beginning to come in During this crisis I am OPEN for business with a £100 donation as first prize. & would welcome your call Charlotte Foy of the White Horse said: GENERAL PRUNING INCLUDING: APPLE & PEAR TREES “It’s fantastic to be able to run the Duck Race again, it’s a great fun day for all 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE
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