Mountsorrel Post (54) March 2016

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Heritage on show at new centre THE MOUNTSORREL and Rothley Heritage centre, opening sometime in April, will tell the story of the two villages’ history.

The creation of the centre has been led by the volunteers behind the Mountsorrel Railway Project, who restored the one and a quarter miles of the Mountsorrel railway, a project that started in 2007 and was completed last October.

The heritage centre, located on Swithland Lane near the junction of Halstead Road and Kinchley Lane, is almost complete. It was recently visited

by Loughborough MP Nicky Morgan, who was given a tour of the centre and the adjacent nature trail.

Project spokesman Steve Cramp said: “The heritage centre building will be an historic granite barn that used to stand a few hundred metres away on Kinchley Lane, Rothley. This charming barn was some 200-300 years old and had an interesting history including being used as a

Pic: Nicky Morgan MP takes a tour of the new centre

mess room for German prisoners of war who worked on the Swithland Reservoir dam during world War I. “The barn would have been lost due to expansion of the Mountsorrel Granite Quarry, so the idea was hatched by the community to save, relocate and rebuild it to Continued on page 2

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New Waitrose store JUST ONE week after launching its recruitment drive, hundreds of people applied for 60 jobs at the new Waitrose in Mountsorrel, which will open on Thursday May 5.

Waitrose announced in January that it had reached an agreement with Booker Retail Partners GB to acquire the Budgens shop on Granite Way. The branch will continue to trade as a Budgens until the end of February. It will then be handed over to Waitrose in late March ahead of the opening on May 5.

The new store will become only the sixth Waitrose shop in Leicestershire and its first branch to open in the county since 2012.

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Steve said: “All of the work to create give it a new purpose as a community the trail has been done by our ecology heritage centre telling the story of Mountgroup which primarily consists of young sorrel’s and Rothley’s history. people and their parents, plus a small “We are working with the Rothley group of volunteers with learning difficulHistory Society, Mountsorrel Heritage ties from a local college who help on Group and Rothley Heritage Trust to Tuesdays. Some of those who attend our ensure that the history of the villages is Wildlife Warrior sessions have also as varied and thorough as possible.”

There will be a great deal of informa- helped to create the trail.

“Much thought has gone into creating tion and artefacts to display but only the path which takes in many areas of limited space, so it is planned that disecological and historical interest. These plays will be changed every few months include differto allow ing types of other stories woodland to be told. habitats and Two the Wildlife other historWarrior activiic buildings ty areas, as have been well as the moved and ruins of the rebuilt to old Dob Hall form a teaand the Inroom at the dustrial archaeology of the old Nunckley centre – it is hoped that the income generated will support the ongoing costs Hill quarry.”

The project organisers have put out of running the heritage centre, which is an appeal for items for the heritage expected to be open seven days a week centre. Steve said: “Do readers have any from 10am-5pm each day. items of historical interest associated The project’s ecology group of volunteers have created a nature trail through with either Mountsorrel or Rothley, lying in the garden shed, in the loft or on the woodland south of Nunckley Hill. mantelpiece? If they would like to lend The circular half mile long Nunckley their item to us for display we would be Trail can be accessed from Swithland very interested to hear from them.”

Lane or via the foot crossing next to Contact Steve: stevecramp@heritageNunckley Hill station platform. centre.co.uk Part of the trail runs alongside the www.heritage-centre.co.uk restored railway and there is a picnic/viewing area where you can watch

Waitrose continued from page 1 New jobs at the store include customer service, hospitality and supermarket assistant positions. It is also working closely with the local Jobcentre Plus team to help recruit its team, which has so far resulted in 10 unemployed people being put forward for an interview.

The deadline for applications has now passed.

All successful applicants will become members of the John Lewis Partnership, entitling them to exclusive benefits, including leisure and learning subsidies, shopping discounts and a share in profits in the form of an annual bonus. Last year, Partnership staff received the equivalent of almost six weeks’ wages in bonus.

The jobs are being created in addition to the existing Budgens employees

working at the store, who will also become Partners in the John Lewis Partnership.

Waitrose spokesperson, Tim Stanton, said: “This is our first ever store in Mountsorrel, so it’s really encouraging to see so much interest in the branch and people who are eager to join our business. Having received such a positive response to our recruitment drive, we are looking forward to bringing a fantastic new team together to welcome our new customers in May.” • The new store will have 31 additional car parking spaces as Waitrose intend to demolish the petrol station and car wash. The car park will be fitted with security gates that will be locked during non-trading hours.

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Flipping pancakes against the clock

A PANCAKE race went down flipping well at the Sorrel Youth Café.

The event, organised by the Mountsorrel Community Team, was originally planned to feature races on The Green but wet conditions underfoot saw competitors move inside the café to speed-toss pancakes against the clock.

The Mountsorrel Community Team are the organisers of the 2016 Revival, to be held on August 14. www.mountsorrel-community-team.co.uk

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Life saving volunteer wins award A CHARITY volunteer from Mountsorrel who has trained hundreds of people in life-saving CPR has been recognised for his work at the Leicester City Sports Awards.

Pic: Alan Harrison White with his award

Alan Harrison White (59), a retired cardiac specialist nurse who gives his time for the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT) and the British Heart Foundation, was presented with the Community Award at a ceremony last week.

Alan has travelled to all corners of the city and county, visiting schools and sports clubs with a vital lifesaving message.

While on his travels, Alan shares his lifesaving skills and knowledge on cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how defibrillators work.

He explains the symptoms to look for that could be signs of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS), a group of heart conditions which claim the lives of 12 young people aged 12-35 every week in the UK. Alan said: “I was honoured to receive the award. I’m not sure who put my name forward,

but it was a really nice surprise to be nominated, let alone win.

“I’m pleased to be able to use my skills to help people. CPR is easy to learn and the more people who know how to do it, the more lives potentially can be saved.

“I train a lot of young people and I like to think I’m training the next generation of life-savers.”

The Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT), a local charity, was set up in memory of Rothley teenager Joe Humphries, who collapsed and tragically died from SADS in October 2012 while out jogging.

Chair of the JHMT Steve Humphries said: “Alan’s work is amazing. He’s visited more than 50 school assemblies, spoken to more than 10,000 pupils and more than 500 teachers to tell them why CPR is so important.

“He is a true gent. He visits local sports clubs as part of Joe’s Mini HeartStart for Sports – our training scheme that gives local clubs a chance to learn life-saving skills for free.

“He and his wife Jill have trained 602 people in CPR on behalf of JHMT and the British Heart Foundation.

“Alan’s achievement is truly fantastic but what’s even more amazing is that we know he will not stop here – he’ll keep going, keep sharing his knowledge and spreading the vital message – that these deaths can be prevented.”

To find out more about the work of the JHMT and its life-saving training for sports clubs, visit www.jhmt.org.uk.

New school in Birstall

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A Leicestershire County Council spokesperson said: “Designs for the new 210 place school are still being finalised, but we should be in a position to submit a planning application in the Spring.

“Plans are for the school and recreation facilities to open in September 2017, with the build expected to cost between £4 and £4.5m, subject to more detailed design work.

Community facilities include a community room, kitchenette and changing rooms, with the school hall also being open for community use.

All Birstall schools are part of the Lionheart Academies Trust and it has applied to take on the new school.

The community hall attached to the new school will be shared with the community outside school hours and will be designed so that it can be closed off from the rest of the school building to keep the school secure.

There will be an outdoor community sports area. The school will have its own playground and playing field.

As part of the original section 106 agreement associated with Hallam Fields, the developer Jelson was required to make a financial contribution of £2,050,000 for a new primary school and associated recreation centre.

A County Council spokesman said: “Discussions with Jelson and the Palmer Tomkinson Trustees over matters relating to the new school and the developer’s obligations under the section 106 are on-going.”

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A NEW £4.5million primary school is to be built on the Hallam Fields estate in Birstall, opening in September 2017.

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A FULL meeting of Mountsorrel Parish Council was held on November 9.

Cllr Steve Haywood reported that Mountsorrel Revival 2015 had been a great success and that the 2016 event would take place on Sunday August 14.

It was agreed that the 2016 event organisers be offered the use of the playing fields, gardens, car park, parish room and cricket pavilion at no charge.

It was agreed to contact developer Jelson Ltd to arranger a meeting regarding the planned Halstead Road development.

It was agreed to write to the County Council objecting to the possible closure of Mountsorrel library and its replacement with a mobile service.

It was agreed to donate £500 to the Royal British Legion.

A celebration of the Queen’s birthday will be held in Mountsorrel on June 10/11/12 and the council agreed to allocate £1000 to the event.

A full meeting of Mountsorrel Parish Council was held on December 14.

Cllr Neil Asher reported that the crime figures for the last two months had increased and that he wanted to know the reason for this and what action is being taken. It was reported there had been an armed response visit on Martin Avenue two weeks ago.

County Councillor Peter Osborne reported that the County Council was keen to keep the library open as a community facility.

It was agreed to spend £170 on recording equipment and loudspeakers.

A meeting of Mountsorrel Parish Council was held on December 15.

Seventeen members of the public were in attendance. The Chairman, Cllr Brian Allard made a statement about the library.

It was agreed that, in principle and subject to legal assurances, the Parish Council take on responsibility for making all payments relating to the construction of the Memorial Centre.

It was agreed to object to the County Council’s proposal to close Mountsorrel library and replace it with a mobile service, to review with the War Memorials Trust the original joint submission to the County Council and to prepare an updated proposal to secure the future of Church House as a library and learning centre.

It was agreed to make applications to the Mountsorrel Educational Fund and the Relief in Need charity for financial contributions towards the operation of Church House in light of updated circumstances and information.

Mr Will Antill paid tribute to Mr Stuart Richardson who has died recently and who did much for the village.

Mountsorrel lock gets repaired 2,000 VISITORS came along to see behind-the-scenes at Mountsorrel Lock in February, as one of a series of public open day events which have been held throughout the winter.

Mountsorrel lock on the River Soar was built between 1780 and 1794 and it was one of the earliest constructed locks, as the navigation progressed south. Barges first passed along this navigation on October 26, 1794.

Visitors were given the rare opportunity to walk along the original 200-yearold brickwork, learn more about the history of the canal and see up close one of the finest examples of working heritage in the world. The top and bottom gates at Mountsorrel were last replaced in 1998, and weigh 1.4 tonnes and 2.3 tonnes respectively. The lock chamber is 28 metres long, 4.6 metres wide and 3.4 metres deep and it can hold 438,000 litres of water, the equivalent of over 5,000 bathtubs of water.

The works here cost £125,000 and involved highly skilled craftsmanship.

The top lock gates have been repaired and restoration work has been done to

Pic: Mountsorrel Lock has been drained for restoration work

the brickwork. Silt, which has been building up over the last 20 plus years and can seriously hinder boat movements, has been scooped out of the lock as well. The works started on February 15 and the lock is planned to be operational again by the second week of March.

Andrew Morris, customer operations manager for the Canal & River Trust, said: “It was great to see so many people come along and learn about what we’re doing here and why it’s so important.

“Repairing the lock gates at Mountsorrel Lock is part of the essential maintenance needed to enable the local canal network to be used and enjoyed by boaters, cyclists, anglers and walkers. It’s a busy lock and last year it saw over 1,178 boats travel through it.”

As part of its maintenance programme, the Trust will be working on around 164 lock gates across the country as well as carrying out repairs to aqueducts, reservoirs and tunnels. Many of the biggest projects are carried out during the winter months to minimise the impact on waterway users.

Richard Parry, chief executive of the Canal & River Trust, said: “We care for a remarkable network of historic waterways which are still working just as they were designed to 200 years ago. Keeping them open and safe requires a huge amount of planning, investment and craftsmanship and involves a wide range of experts, from civil engineers and hydrologists to heritage experts and ecologists.”

To find out more about the Restoration & Repairs programme and the open days happening across the country go to www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/restorationand-repair-open-days.

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I’ll have some of this and I can’t resist them, for I’ve never been known to refrain But before I can say that I know where I am, my shop’s overflowing again I aim for the till with my wares for the day, I can hardly see over the top The people behind me pull up in dismay when they notice the size of my shop

The Mountsorrel 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 Mountsorrel Post, Unit 109, Greenacres, The Sidings, Leicester LE4 3BR, or handed in at Mountsorrel library or email: editor@birstallpost.co.uk

The Shopaholic I think I’m deluding myself when I say that my shop is a weekly event For I’m back with my list on the following day as it seems that I’m never content The cupboards are full & the freezer is too, but there’s always that small something more My menu demands it, what else can I do? So I eagerly head for the door With my trolley in hand and with wings on my feet I go back where I was yesterday The trolley is only in case I should meet with some ‘must have’ new offers today For example, there’s ‘buy one, get one free’ so I need to be quick on my toes

It takes just a moment for them to discern that my exit could take quite a while They begin with commendable threepoint turns to pursue an alternative aisle The till roll is changed as I wait in my lane. What a clever and wise thing to do They’ll certainly need to replace it again when I finally make my way through That vital component I can’t seem to find when I’m home and I start to unpack But my smile just got wider for it would appear in the morning I’ll have to go back In conclusion I’m listing the things I must do for my forthcoming shop I simply can’t wait to discuss it with you, but one question HOW LONG HAVE YOU GOT? From Peggy Clarke

Those we visit donate generously and Santa's 'sleigh' is greeted with delight by young and old. This year the start of our tour was delayed but we still raised over £4.200.

So our thanks once again to all who were able to contribute and especially to Kia Loughborough, without whose unstinting support Santa would have had to rely on reindeer power alone.

You can find more about us at www.soarvalleyrotary.co.uk and we look forward to visiting you all again, next year.

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Lottery Thanks May I through your columns offer a big 'thank you' to everyone in the Soar Valley for their generous contributions to our Santa collection this year.

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Birstall Parish Council ENFORCEMENT OFFICER / GROUNDSMAN 37 HOURS PER WEEK Salary Scale LC1 (18-22): £17,714 to £20,253 per annum.

Birstall Parish Council is seeking a motivated person looking for a new challenge to play a key role in helping us to manage and maintain the excellent standard and condition of the playing field areas, the Cemetery and the Parish Council owned car parks situated in Birstall.

You will be providing an enforcement service as well as assisting with the delivery of the high standard ground maintenance on a 7 day week shift rota, giving support and information for users of the Council's public spaces and carrying out enforcement of relevant environmental crime legislation as necessary.

You will need to have an interest for working outdoors and have experience of meeting and dealing with the public on a daily basis. You must have good verbal and written skills and deliver a positive image of the Parish Council. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

Successful candidates will be required to work occasional evenings, weekends and Bank holidays on a seasonal shift rota system.

For an informal discussion please contact Sue Coulson on 0116 267 6191 An information pack is available to download from the Parish Council's website: www.birstallparishcouncil.org.uk Or you can telephone the office to request a hard copy of the application form, or you can request a form via email by contacting us on admin@birstallpc.org.uk Please do not send in your CV, they will not be considered.

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ing for our charity appeal. In this way, we are able to help many good causes including Loros, Rainbows and the Air Ambulance and our 1st night’s collection this year was sent to Rotary clubs in Cumbria to assist in their response to the floods.

Want to meet people, get some exercise and help a local charity raise much needed funds? We urgently require lottery collectors to call four-weekly on small, established rounds in Birstall, Mountsorrel, Rothley, Syston and many other areas.

Would you or someone you know be interested in collecting LOROS Lottery subscriptions for us? Maybe you have just moved house and don’t know anyone in your area? We are desperately looking for anyone with a couple of hours to spare. There is no cold calling involved and everyone on the round has indicated that they would like a collector to call. Most importantly, it is a very worthwhile way of supporting LOROS. Give the Lottery Office on (0116) 2318430 if you would like to have an informal chat and find out more about becoming a LOROS Lottery Collector.

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Charity Bridge Drive organised by Loughborough Lions Club will be held at the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley Wednesday April 6 at 1.30pm with afternoon tea provided at a cost of £6 per person To book a table please contact Jackie 0116 2303317 or email: brianjackie.popple@ntlworld.com

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Session times: Every Wednesday 9.30am-2pm Appointments on other days may be available Drop in or call 0116 2375289 to make an appointment The Listening Project aims to provide the people of Mountsorrel with a confidential local information and guidance service The service is not intended to offer advice, but a listening ear that will help you decide what action is best to resolve your situation. It might be that you have questions and/or concerns about your child, school, money issues, housing, employment and training or just need someone to chat to.

One of the key roles of the service is to help you identify and get in touch with other local services.

With the support of Leicestershire County Council, the Listening Project has trained two local residents to head up the service. Debbie and Veronica will be available to speak to you every Wednesday at 2a The Green, Mountsorrel. Tel 0116 2375289

Birstall Flower Club March 23rd 2016, 7.15pm Birstall Village Hall Demonstration by Shirley Henderson - "A night on the town" Visitors welcome - £5 Queries to Sylvia: 0116 2674206 or Mary Linnett: 07704398017

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Talk by David Bridge Monday 25th April at 7.30 p.m.

Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall David Bridge qualified as a geologist in 1968 and has spent his entire life in the field.

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Further information: Peter Bertram 01162 100 572 or www.focf.org.uk Advance notice. There will be a visit to Ulverscroft Woods and Herbert’s Meadow led by Neil Pilcher of Leicester & Rutland Wildlife Trust on June 8th. Details later.

Birstall Birdwatching Club presents The Andean Wildlife Project By Mike Webster Tuesday 8th March at 7.30pm Mike and Paula Webster now spend most of their year in South America as part of a project to study wildlife in the Andes. This evening they will tell us what they have been doing in this exciting part of the world and what they have discovered about why South America is so good for birds.

Kent: Wildlife Of The Garden Of England By Jack Perks Tuesday 12th April at 7.30pm Kent rarely features in local talks but this is a county with a rich heritage of wildlife as well as history. With its coastline, cliffs, rivers, woodlands and nature reserves we will enjoy a visit to the south east of England and its natural history.

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Meet the Artists and Art Demonstrations Saturday 6th February 2016 – 10am-1pm A chance to meet LSC artists at work and pick up tips and tantalising techniques!

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From Classics To Jazz Saturday 19th March, 7pm Syston Methodist Church Concert by Rachel Lawson – clarinet/saxophone and Stephen Waterhouse piano.

Tickets £6 in aid of LOROS and Church funds.

For further details/tickets please contact Maureen Lawson on 0116 260 9804 Birstall Methodist Church Saturday 12th March 2016 10.00am - 1.00pm

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If you feel intimidated by running with a club, then let us put your running fears at ease. We are a Fun and Friendly running club that’s been established since 1981. We ensure all our runners are safe and supported on club nights by running in groups.

Still not sure, or have any questions?

Then take a look at our website www.wreakerunners.co.uk or contact us via email on run@wreakerunners.co.uk Please note that we do not offer a ‘learn to run’ group at the present time.

• At the February meeting of

Charity Whist Drives Derek Farr organiser expressed his appreciation to the small group of regular players for their support and generosity during the last 12 months which has enabled a gift of £100 to be donated to the Midlands Air Ambulance Service.

Charity Whist Drives will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 3rd March.

Thursday 7th April. Wednesday 4th May in the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley. Admis8

Leicester Lions Bluebell Day On Sunday May 8th 2016 Leicester Lions invite you to Walk Among the Bluebells in the grounds of Heyday Hays, 240 Markfield Lane, Markfield LE67 9PS. Open from 11am to 3pm.

Wander through more than 14 acres of beautiful woodland along well- marked trails amongst the

‘Clash’-Comm. Leics. Arthritis Self Help ‘Motor Neurone Disease’ (Gillian Bowler) ‘Hedgehog Rescue’ (Birstall Group) ‘Heart Link’ (Birstall Quilters) L.O.R.O.S.

and other charitable groups Filter coffee 80p, tea 50p, homemade scones and cakes from 60p, available in The Methodist Coffee Shop, 10.00 am-12noon Mountsorrel Methodist Church Celebrating fifteen years of Sunday Night @ Eight

Organ Recitals on Sunday March 20 at 8pm

by Domonic O'Connor-Robinson Uppingham Organist Admission is free Donations for the development fund. Buffet from 7.30pm

Fusion Rugby Cubs bluebells. Bring the children, grandchildren, the whole family!

Afterwards, sit and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and a cake, or buy some plants, books or home made produce. There is plenty of free car parking space, and admission is only £2 for adults, £1 for children (under 5’s free).

All proceeds to Parkinsons UK. The Bark Foundation In support of Hotpec Orphanage

The Fusion Rugby Cubs programme starts the week commencing the 7th March 2016 at Soar Valley and Loughborough Leisure Centres.

This new & exciting programme has been created with the aim to encourage all children, aged 3 to 7 years old to be more physically active.

Children will take part in structured classes each week with our qualified coaches, working their way through our very own badge

scheme. Through these sessions your child will learn key life skills including independence, focus, self-discipline, enhanced coordination, strength, agility and balance.

Class times at Soar Valley Leisure Ctr, Mounstorrel: Wednesday 10:00-10:40am: 3-4 years Sunday 10:00-10:40am: 5-7 years Each class will be 40 minutes long and sessions will run 50 weeks each year. Payment will be made by monthly Direct Debit and this includes all costs for badges and also includes free swimming for your child.

Bookings are now open! For more information and to book your place, contact sports development officer christopher.andrews@fusionlifestyle.com. Alternatively, you can call or visit your nearest leisure centre: Soar Valley Leisure Centre 0116 2375267

Charity Sale Saturday 9th April, 10am-1pm Birstall Methodist Church Hall Wanlip Lane, Birstall, LE4 4JS Mega Jewellery Sale (40ft table length of recycled/handmade costume jewellery, from 50p to £60) Other Charities Raising Funds For:

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ence or ‘grow’ through it.

DRW is suitable for anyone of any age, gender, faith or background, and at any stage of separation or divorce A relationship breakdown leading to separation and perhaps divorce is one of the most traumatic events that can happen in your life'.

As a past participant I can thoroughly recommend this course as a means to grow and to rediscover yourself, in a supportive and sociable group.

The workshop will be on 6 Monday evenings from 11th April. It is run by trained past participants, at the Quaker Meeting House on Queen’s Road Leicester.

To reserve a place, see our national website www.drw.org.uk.

Or book with; Val 0116 2101702 or Liz 07932 74829

200 home development A 200 home development off Halstead Road has received Reserved Matters planning approval from Charnwood Borough Council.

Developer Jelson Ltd were granted planning permission for the site in 2013 – this recent approval was for more detailed plans that contain some minor modifications Features of the development include: • two access points – one from the existing roundabout and a secondary access further west along Halstead Road • a tree lined central access road • ‘character areas’ including a central square • a landscaped bund to the north of the site separates a proposed new cricket pitch from the quarry beyond • a bund to the west of the site in the original plan has been removed as Lafarge Tarmac say it is no longer required due to a change in quarrying strategy • 5% affordable homes The developer contributions or section 106 agreement, associated with the application includes: • a contribution of £1.9million for completion of the Mountsorrel Memorial Hall • £580,752 for education • £88,709 towards healthcare • £25,774 towards policing • local traffic calming, travel packs, bus stop improvements and bus passes •a contribution to the library • the provision of an open space to include a children’s play area, a sports pitch and maintenance The application received 25 letters of objection from residents. Rothley Parish Council and Quorn Parish Council expressed concerns about the routing of construction traffic.

Planning reference: P/15/1024/2 The plans can be viewed on the planning section of Charnwood’s website.

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A BREASTFEEDING support group has been recognised with a major award from UNICEF Volunteers from Charnwood BRAS, including Liz Blackshaw from Mountsorrel, attended the award presentation. She said: “It’s wonderful to see the hard work of the NHS staff and volunteers recognised in this way.”

The UNICEF Baby Friendly Award is made following a rigorous assessment process.

Charnwood BRAS is a voluntary group working alongside local midwives and health visitors to offer reassurance, support, information and help to anyone in the Charnwood area who plans to breastfeed, or is breastfeeding. www.charnwoodbras.co.uk 07583 041054

Discussions held to Guide’s keep library open top award PLANS TO close Mountsorrel library and replace it with a mobile service have been put on hold.

A consultation on the plan has concluded that further discussions with the landlord of the Mountsorrel library should take place before recommendations on a way forward be made to the cabinet of Leicestershire County Council on April 19.

A County Council report published in February stated: “Constructive discussions with the landlord of the Mountsorrel library are currently ongoing which may present an opportunity for Mountsorrel War Memorial Trust, or a similar body, formed by the landlord to take over the running of the library…”

The County Council is withdrawing support for 36 village libraries to make budget savings, and is transferring day to

Her Guide Leader, Julie Massey said: “We are all very proud of Emilia, as this

day operation of them to community led groups.

Rothley library was handed over to a volunteer led group on October 2015.

As of March 1, the future of four of the 36 libraries remains uncertain: Mountsorrel, Braunstone Town, Barwell and Narborough.

New service for local families THE SORREL Youth Café is working with Christ Church and St Peter’s Primary school to offer a new service to the parents and families of children attending the school.

In response to feedback from parents, the two organisations have joined forces to make the service available outside of school premises.

Nicky Frisby, who is the Family Outreach Worker, Senior Learning Mentor & Play Therapist at the primary school, said: “This is an extension of the service we already provide, but instead of being based at school, parents and other family members of children attending the school, can now arrange to meet with me at the Café on a Thursday morning.”

The move to the Café is intended to offer a new opportunity to parents who may feel uncomfortable about meeting on school premises or for those who prefer the informality of the Café. Nicky said: “Family members will obviously want to talk about their children, but I am also happy to support them to address other issues that may affect family life.”

Issues such as a child’s behaviour, health and wellbeing, confidence or educational progress are all things that can be discussed. The service will also enable parents to gain access to other important services, such as support with housing problems, debt, basic provisions such as food and household items, parenting and other community issues.

Graham Lloyd, Youth Officer at the Café, said: “This is an excellent way to build links between the Café and the school. We both want to see children grow up in a happy and stable home.”

The service will offer three 20 minute appointment slots every Thursday morning. Those interested should contact the Café on 0116 2375289 or just pop in.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Café, volunteering or supporting it in any other ways please give Graham a call on 07775 616001 or email ruelloyd@btinternet.com

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• Garden Maintenance • Landscaping • Fencing & Gates • Patios, Paving & Driveways Please call Michael on: 0116 2675309 0798 0811737

1ST MOUNTSORREL Guide Emilia Hargraves (14) was recently presented with her Baden-Powell award by the Mayor of Leicester.

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Pic: Emilia (right) with Julie Massey, Guide Leader

is the highest award a girl can achieve whilst a Guide. Emilia has inspired other Guides in the unit to start the badge, which challenges the girls in lots of ways.

She has now become a young leader with the Brownie unit.”

JOB VACANCY Part Time Caretaker 12 hours per week to open & lock up Rothley Centre & Village Hall evenings & weekends. Alternate weekends off.

For more details contact Rothley Parish Council 0116 2374544 clerk@rothleyparishcouncil.org.uk

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Mountsorrel’s new community team THE SUCCESS of last year’s Mountsorrel REVIVAL has been the catalyst for the formation of a new community group. shown that if we work together we can pull off a great event that involves all members of the village, younger and older. It’s a lot of work, but working as part of a team will make its so much easier”

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Volunteers needed at community dig MORE THAN 50 people turned up at a meeting to find out more about a project to ‘dig up’ Rothley’s past.

Hosted by Rothley History Society, visitors listened as Dr Julie Attard from Leicester University’s Archaeological Society explained how she and her team, assisted by local volunteers, plan to excavate 35 one metre square plots in the village.

Ursula Greaves from Rothley History Society said: “Dr Julie will choose 35 suitable sites and then a test pit, one metre by one metre and up to a metre deep, will be carefully dug out at each site. A member of the team will be in charge at every pit, but three to four volunteers will be needed to help with digging, sieving, sorting, washing and transporting.”

At the meting Dr Attard explained that Rothley had been chosen because “there are strong research questions to be answered”, for example, was there any prehistoric activity in what is now the centre of the village? and was there a Roman building there?

Dr Attard assured her audience that great care would be taken to replace the soil and the turf of each pit and nothing would be visible after six months. The test pit owners will be presented with a souvenir report at the end of the project, as well as their finds, if the museum does not want them.

“There were 2,000 finds when a similar dig took place in Anstey two years

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and meets at the Slate Restaurant, Leicester Road, Mountsorrel every month.

Although it is looking for a range of new members the group is looking for people with chairing and finance experience.

Further information about the group and the events it is organising can be found by visiting the website: mountsorrelcommunity-team.co.uk For those who want to join the group, please contact Ian Shonk on 01905 843777 or Graham Lloyd on 07775 6161001.

ago, so hopefully the Rothley event will prove equally successful. “There is no upper or lower age limit for volunteers, and having a test pit dug in your garden can be an exciting family event” said Ursula.

The project will be in the village between July 16 and 31. If you are interested in helping with the dig in any way, call 0116 230 3500 or email ufgr45@gmail.com. As well as volunteering to provide one of the dig sites, the organisers are also looking for people to assist with several tasks, including taking photos and videos of the dig.

The Rothley Dig is part of the Charnwood Roots project.

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The group has already developed a terms of reference, group logo, a website and undertaken

some planning for the REVIVAL. Ian said: “We have already achieved a lot in the short time we have been going, but we are now looking for new members to help us develop an exciting programme. We are particularly keen to hear from people who have a bit of time and want to help Mountsorrel be and feel a great place to live”.

The group currently has 9 members

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The Mountsorrel Community Team is the name of a new residents’ group that is both supporting the REVIVAL in 2016 and also putting their name to a number of other events throughout the year.

Graham Lloyd, Youth Officer at the Sorrel Youth Café, said: “The aim of the group is to build on the success of last year, bringing the community together through organising and delivering village events and activities. The Café is supporting the group because I saw the fantastic impact last year’s RIVIVAL had on the community. It was great success.”

The group started to meet in October last year to evaluate REVIVAL. It soon became clear that if the event is going to continue and grow, we needed to establish a working group of enthusiastic residents.

Ian Shonk, REVIVAL co-ordinator, said: “The success of last year has

Rothley tennis club Wool ROTHLEY IVANHOE Tennis Club is your local friendly tennis club, offering competitive and social tennis opportunities all year round.

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“With regular group and private tennis lessons offered by their fantastic head coach, Tim Stanton, members and nonmembers enjoy excellent coaching opportunities throughout the year” said a spokesman.

“Absolute beginner? No problem. Tim offers a range of coaching sessions for all abilities. He even runs an ‘express tennis’ 6-week course, designed for beginners to learn all the basics in a fun, sociable way.”

For those who wish to play competitive tennis, the club offers the most extensive opportunities in Leicestershire. With regular Sunday club tournaments running from Spring-Autumn, floodlit tennis league throughout winter and a winter singles league, in addition to the mens’, ladies’ and mixed summer and winter inter-club leagues there are ample opportunities for you to get involved.

The club is hosting their annual open day on March 19. There will be free coaching taster sessions running all afternoon, a bouncy castle, BBQ & refreshments, open courts to play on, and half price adult membership on the day for new members at £75 for the year. The open day will run from 12-6pm. For details of the coaching schedule on the day please contact the club.

For more information on the club and their open day, you can check out their website: www.rothleytennis.info, email them on enquiries@rothleytennis.info, or search Rothley Ivanhoe Tennis Club on Facebook and send them a message.

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MAR 2016

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A WOOL shop has opened in Mountsorrel.

Smarti Paints on Cromwell Road are now supplying King Cole wool, suitable for knitting, crochet and other crafts.

Business owner Victoria Wright said: “Our prices are very competitive and we have a wide variety of yarns, such as chunky knit, pricewise, sparkle, opal and the new vogue, in a range of colours.

We also have a small variety of patterns that match our existing yarn stock.”

The shop also has a small haberdashery stand that offers ribbons, scissors, dressmaker pins and other items.

Victoria said: “If you enjoy crochet please join us for our social crochet evenings on a Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm for a small fee of £3 to include refreshments and an expert tutor on hand should you need help.

Pic: Victoria Wright from Smarti Paints

“If you prefer knitting, please join us on a Friday 1.30-3.30pm for our knit and knatter, again £3 which includes use of an expert tutor and refreshments.”

The shop is at 8 Cromwell Road, Mountsorrel LE12 7EY and has free parking.

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New exercise class A NEW exercise class that meets at Watermead Country Park is aimed at new mums.

Installation, Upgrades & Servicing Of Gas Cookers, Boilers and Fires General plumbing, shower & bathroom installs. Tiling & electrical work also undertaken

shop opens

“the ultimate fitness class for mums and babies” The Times

Classes take place at Watermead Country Park Thursdays @ 10:30am Contact sarah.woodhouse@hotmail.com for details www.thismummycan.co.uk

Lights switched on OUR PICTURE shows children at the switch on of Mountsorrel Christmas lights.

The event was led by Rev Colin Resch and featured a performance by Christchurch and St Peter primary school choir PHOTO: CLIVE RASIN

Trainer Sarah Woodhouse is leading the Buggyfit sessions. She said: “Buggyfit is an outdoor exercise class completely designed with the needs of new mums in mind, allowing them to bring their babies in the pram or buggy. After having a baby, life appears to absorb all your time with ‘baby activities’, and clinic visits, but studies show that taking time out for yourself, especially to exercise, is fantastic not only for your fitness levels but mental state too, relieving stress, improving stamina and making for a happier mum. Buggyfit comes with the added bonus of exercising with likeminded women enabling you to make new friends and benefit from the social fun these classes bring.”

She added: “The social and mental benefits are of course not the only focus at a buggyfit class. Each Mum gets an appropriate workout to suit her fitness level, be it back to fitness from a fit pre pregnancy or starting from scratch.”

For more information please don’t hesitate to contact buggyfit trainer Sarah Woodhouse:

sarah.woodhouse@hotmail.com or 07747 797 116.

Classes take place on Thursdays at 10.30am. Meet at Meadow Lane car park www.thismummycan.co.uk www.facebook.com/BuggyfitSarah

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Tesco trip for local Brownies 1ST MOUNTSORREL Brownies were given a ‘farm to fork’ guided tour of Tesco Loughborough in November.

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• making arrangements to re-enforce flood warnings when they are issued • visit people at risk to make sure they are aware of warnings • assist with the creation of a Community Flood Plan • monitor the condition of local

Doggy Day Care Dog walking £10 per hour Dog sitting £20 per day Flexible arrangements & concessions available For friendly, affordable, reliable care you can trust call Tess on 079777 83555

MOUNTSORREL UNITED CHARITIES Relief in Need Fund

Do you need financial help?

Have you lived in Mountsorrel for 6+ months?

The Mountsorrel Relief in Need Fund could help by giving you a grant towards items for your home, your health, your garden or other needs.

Please phone to make an appointment.

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drains, culverts, brooks and other watercourses and report blockages For more details contact Kevin Roberts at Charnwood on 01509 634911 or kevin.roberts@charnwood.gov.uk

GARAGE SPACE wanted. Mature classic car fan needs extra storage space. If you have an unused garage I will pay a fair rent or exchange for DIY help.

Please call Stuart on 2674160

The June issue of the

Planning P/16/0442/2: 217 Loughborough Rd – change of use from a guest house to residential college P/16/0279/2: Budgens, Granite Way – new signage for supermarket including signs for car park and store and 1 no. sign along Loughborough Rd to replace existing signage P/16/0299/2: 104 Balmoral Rd – erection of single storey and first floor extension to rear of dwelling P/16/0319/2: 6 Pawley Close – erection of 2 storey extension to side of dwelling P/16/0282/2: 87b Leicester Rd – change of use from industrial (Class B1) to registered early years provision nursery (Class C2) P/16/0214/2: Granite Way – erection of a canopy to shop front, louvers to rear and side, glazed door and window and vinyl window treatment to existing windows of building P/16/0239/2: 74 Boundary Rd – erection of dwelling adj to no.74 P/16/0228/2: 56 Loughborough Rd - change of use of pub (ClassA4) and a restaurant/takeaway (sui generis) to a hot food takeaway (Class A5); installation of extraction & ventilation equipment and other external alterations P/16/0215/2: Granite Way – demolition of petrol filling station, alterations to shop front, formation of customer seating area and erection of security barrier to entrance P/16/0212/2: 7 Skylark Ave – erection of two storey extension to rear of dwelling P/16/0177/2: 27 Halstead Rd – creation of additional rooms within roof space, extension to garage and application of render and cladding to dwelling P/16/0140/2: Granite Way installation of 1 no. air handling unit plant, 1 no. plant for shop floor and back of house Chillers, 1 no. Package Plant room for Hot and Cold Water pumps and other minor assiciated works P/16/0082/2: Johns House restaurant, 141 Loughborough Rd – retrspective change of use of part of farmhouse from residential (C3) to restaurant (A3), installation of extractor fan and replacement of door with window and additional internal alterations (listed buildig consent) P/16/0004/2: Memorial Playing Field, Little Lane – erection of steel palisade fencing 2.4m high to rear of pavilion with double opening gates and to form garden area P/16/0013/2: Soar Valley Leisure Centre, Kingfisher Road – non material amendment to application P/14/1537/2 for erection of memorial centre and associated works, including removal of physical connection to existing Leisure Centre and elevational changes to proposed building P/15/2641/2: 62 Castle Rd – erection of two storey and single storey extensions to side of dwelling P/15/2587/2: Christ Church & St Peters Primary School, Rothley Rd – demolition of existing boundary wall and erection of replacement wall with bow top railings and associated works

MOUNTSORREL POST will be published on June 10.

The copy deadline is May 27 .

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is still required if you are selling or renting out your house.

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Charnwood Borough Council is appealing for a volunteer for Mountsorrel.

The principal role is one of communication. Duties include:

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Flood warden wanted COULD YOU be a volunteer community flood warden?

Small ads are 25p for the first 16 words. 17-32 words: 50p. Enclosing payment, post your ad to us or hand it in (inside an envelope) at Mountsorrel library.

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29 girls and five leaders went on the educational visit.

Brown Owl, Carol Hargraves said: “James took us to the warehouses and through fridges and freezers. We went to the bakery and learnt the whole process of making and packing bread.

“We all tried cheese bread and tiger bread. Then we tried several cheeses including Red Leicester but not a lot of the girls enjoyed the cheese with cranberries in!”

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