MOUNTSORREL POST YOUR FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
MARCH 2021
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No. 74
Return of REVIVAL
Woman spat at THE POLICE are appealing for information after a woman reported that a man spat in her face while walking her dog in Mountsorrel. Around 7.15am on Monday February 1, a women was walking her dog on Crown Lane when a man approached her from behind, forcibly pushed her, and then spat in her face. The man then verbally threatened the women before leaving the area on foot. He is described as around 5’7 with a slim build and brown hair. He wore dark clothing and spoke with a local accent. PSCO Katrina Hallmark said: “This was a disgusting and potentially dangerous incident. “It was light when it occurred and we would like to speak to anyone who may have a seen a man in the area who matches the description.” Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 21*65778.
PLANNING FOR the return of Mountsorrel REVIVAL in 2021 is well underway. Organisers, the Mountsorrel Community Team (MCT), are more optimistic than ever that a full event will take on place Sunday, August 8. The theme for this year’s REVIVAL is ‘celebration’! Team member Ross Tomlyn said: “There is already a real buzz for this year’s REVIVAL, and the name seems more appropriate
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than ever. We have received so many positive messages from local residents saying how much they are looking forward to the event this year, especially after having to cancel in 2020. We have a lot to celebrate as a community”. REVIVAL starts with the ‘Celebration’ parade at 11am. There are already bands and entertainers confirmed to take part in the parade, along with the popu-
lar Mountsorrel Junior Football Team fun run, and Mountsorrel Tiggers are sure to be making an appearance. Ross said: “This year, there is a very special part of the parade to say ‘thank you’ to Key Workers. Are you a Key Worker? If so, the MCT would love to hear from you about being a part of the parade. “Throughout the day, there will be lots of things happening around the village, soapbox racing, competitions, musicians, bands, dancers, circus skills, games, rides, stalls, activities and events. It really is going to be a fun-packed day.” The event is organised by a small team of volunteers and is run on a ‘not for profit’ basis. The Mountsorrel Parish Council have already agreed on a grant towards costs for the event, but the team also rely heavily on the support of local business and have a full range of sponsorship packages to suit all budgets. Ross said: “There are lots of ways that everyone can be involved, from taking part in one of the competitions, volunteering to help on the day for an hour
or two, or you can even join the organising team.” Follow ‘Mountsorrel Community Team’ on Facebook or go to their website at www.the-mct.co.uk to see what’s happening and find out how you can support the event.
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