Birstall Gala back this June Cedars’ win

BIRSTALL’S SUMMER Gala returns this year on Saturday June 24.

The one-day event, organised by Birstall Parish Council, will take place on the School Lane playing field.

The fairground will start the ball rolling for the weekend by opening at 11am and the live performances of dance and bands will begin at mid-day up until 7pm when there will be a short interval to prepare the stage for the ‘Proms in the Park’ concert. The concert starts at 7.30pm and concludes with a firework finale at 10pm, weather permitting.

For safety reasons, the Loughborough Road entrance will be locked during the afternoon of the event to enable the firework display to be set up safely. It will not be re-opened until after the firework display has concluded at 10pm.

Due to popular demand, there is space for several charity, private and trade stalls on the field. It’s not too late to book a stall if you are interested, but please hurry and contact the Parish Council Offices on 0116 267 6191 or download the booking form from the Parish Council website.

THE CEDARS Academy has won the prestigious Leicester City Football Club’s PL Inspires challenge for the first time ever.

Due to the current economic climate, the Council will not be charging for admission, and there will be a lot of new, free attractions for all ages to enjoy.

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Stay safe.

PC 1365 Stu Venables

Crime Figures Birstall and Wanlip

08th of March 2023 until 07th of April 2023

Burglary (2)

Burglary dwellings;

- Went Road (19th of March 2023 between 16:05 and 19:30)

- Copeland Road (Between the 11th and 12th March)

Thefts (11)

3 x Retail Theft

4 x Theft by finding

1 x Theft of motor vehicle - (This was a 3 Ton excavator, which was stolen and recovered by police along with other stolen vehicles a day later)

1 x Theft from unattended motor vehicle

0 x Catalytic Converter—(However since 01/01/23 we have had 3 reported from Birstall)

0 x Theft of number plate (However since 01/01/23 we have has 6 lots of plates reported stolen from Birstall.)

1 x Theft of Cycle

1 x Going equip to steal.

(Males stopped by police after being seen trying car doors, found with various items used for committing thefts)

Criminal Damage (7)

3 x Damage to motor vehicle

3 x Damage to dwelling

1 x Damage—other

Public Order (7)

5 x S4a (words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress)

1 x S.3 - Affray

1 x S.5 (Use threatening words / behaviour to cause harassment alarm or distress)

Drugs (1)

1 x Possession of Cannabis Assaults (15)

5 x Common Assault – Slight injury

9 x Actual Bodily Harm (ABH) –Bruising to body / Loss of hair

1 x Grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent

*Out of the 15 assaults reported 6 were domestic related.

Events

Beat Surgery - Friday the 5th of May 2023 - Between 4pm and 6pm located at the Robert Dickinson Building on Sibson Road. (Within the Short Stay Car park)

Beat Surgery - Thursday the 11th of May 2023 - Between 10am and 12pm.

Venue: as above

Beat Surgery - Monday the 29th of May 2023 - Between 10am and 12pm

Venue: as above

Beat Surgery - Thursday the 01st June 2023 - Between 4pm and 6pm

Venue: as above

Please feel free to attend, meet your local officer, ask any questions or discuss any community concerns you may have. Additionally, local residents can bring their cycles to the surgeries to have them officially marked for free. Information regarding the scheme can be found on the website: www.bikeregister.com or explained on the day.

Upcoming events

I will be looking at holding a further Bike Register event in June within Watermead Park on a Saturday (possibly 17th June but to be confirmed) and will also be looking at holding a vehicle number plate event, where you can be provided with anti-tamper screws to better secure your plates to prevent thieves taken them.

I am also planning on conducting further road safety operations; this will be targeted towards the fatal four offences (Speed, Drink/Drugs, Seat belt and Mobile Phone) around Birstall & Wanlip.

Parish Clerk Sue Coulson said: “For health and safety reasons, the Council has a complete ban on BBQs on the field throughout the event, but you are more than welcome to bring your picnics, tables, chairs, gazebos, etc. There will be ample hot food outlets available throughout the event, so we hope this will not deter anyone from attending this popular summer’s evening event.

“The Parish Council is always grateful for help at this busy event, and if you wish to volunteer some of your time to assist the staff and councillors, your help would be most appreciated.”

Contact the office on 0116 267 6191 or email: admin@birstallpc.org.uk for further information.

The challenge, held by the Premier League every year for youth voice, is run by the LCFC Inspires mentors. This year, three Year 8 students at Birstall’s Cedars Academy, Ruby, Nicole and Cobie, participated in the challenge, presenting their sustainable ideas for use in football stadiums and/or schools.

Their winning project focused on creating a community garden and safe space by using trees that have already been cut down, to create benches and swings to make it child and familyfriendly.

They also proposed using solar panel lights to create a bright pathway accessible to everyone at any time of day or night, using blue and white flowers to represent both Leicester City Football Club and The Cedars Academy.

The team presented their ideas to six other schools and two judges and emerged victorious. The students are already working on how to implement their sustainable ideas into the Cedars’ gardens, with a completion deadline of May 26. Ruby and Nicole are currently leading the project with the support of LCFC mentor Layah.

The team's achievement has earned them a well-deserved spot at the Aston Villa ground celebration event on June 27.

An academy spokesperson said: “Congratulations to the team behind the winning project! Your commitment to sustainability and innovation is an inspiration to all of us, and we are extremely proud of you all.”

Pic: Cedars Academy challenge winning students

TERRY ALLEN est. 2002

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A FUNDRAISING concert has raised £455 for LOROS.

‘From Classics to Jazz’ was organised by Maureen and Rachael Lawson at Syston Methodist Church.

Maureen and Rachael would like to thank the audience, everyone who helped with the concert and the ten local businesses who donated raffle prizes for their support in helping to raise money for LOROS.

The pianist was too unwell to attend, and Rachael played the whole of her programme unaccompanied. Her daughter Faith, aged 9, was an absolute star in this her first concert, playing extra pieces on the trombone and even opening