Rothley Post (106) May 2014

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250 new homes: plans approved PLANS TO build 250 homes in Rothley and a relief road off Mountsorrel Lane have been given the go ahead.

Library at risk ROTHLEY LIBRARY is one of 36 in the county that could close.

The County Council run the library service and County Hall says it wants to save £800,000 from its annual Continued on page 2

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A planning inspector ruled in favour of developers William Davis after hearing an appeal in December. Charnwood Borough Council had refused planning permission in June 2013, saying the development would reduce the area of separation between Rothley and Mountsorrel.

Planning Inspector Harold Stephens’ report stated the development: “…would have a somewhat harmful effect on the…area of local separation. However this harm would be limited and would not be sufficient to…cause the coalescence of Mountsorrel and Rothley”.

The Inspector noted that there was an insufficient amount of housing land and his report states: “the significant shortfall in the Borough’s housing land supply is an important factor which counts strongly in favour of the appeal…

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Mountsorrel.

“The proposed relief road and traffic calming would be beneficial and the overall environmental benefits would be significant with enhanced biodiversity and new pedestrian and cycle links.”

The proposals attracted widespread local opposition with hundreds of objections submitted to Charnwood Borough Council.

Percy Hartshorn, the Chairman of Rothley Parish Council, said: “This makes the granting of planning permission for 730 extra houses in Rothley since 2006. This cumulatively has changed the village into an urban sprawl. It takes away the settlement separation between Rothley and Mountsorrel. We are powerless to stop development.”

Rothley Borough Councillor Diane Wise said: “This decision will be extremely disappointing to many people, with the extra traffic and pressure on local resources. And it seems Inspectors don’t seem to care about areas of separation [between communities] any more.

“I don’t blame our planning officers or our councillors – don’t you think if we could stop developments because we didn’t like them we would have done?

We are being overrun by government policy and government planning inspectors, we are trying to object but it’s like rolling a snowball uphill.”

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£5.6million libraries budget.

The 16 most well used libraries, which includes Birstall, will remain open but 36 smaller libraries could close if community groups and volunteers do not come forward to run them.

The 16 libraries that will remain open are facing reduced opening hours of up to 20 per cent.

The county council is inviting the public to comment on its proposals between April 7-July 7. Details are available at your library, by phoning 0116 3057034 or at the website www.leics.gov.uk/haveyoursay/future libraries

June school fete will be special ORGANISERS OF the last ever summer fete at Rothley school’s old site are hoping to make the event something special.

Rothley Primary School will be holding their summer fete on Saturday June 14.

This year’s fete will be the last one at its current site in Mountsorrel Lane before the children move to their new school early in 2015. There has been a long history of fetes at the school raising thousands of pounds for activities and equipment for the children at the school.

Vikki Cooper, PTFA Chair said: “On June 14 we will be opening the doors to the school for the last summer fete, we want as many ex-pupils, ex-teachers and members of the local community to come along and visit the school and tell us about their time here. We are aiming to have a community feel at the fete and are offering free stalls to local clubs, charities and groups.”

There will also be a special stall at

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Developers Charles Church are

building the new Rothley school on the Brookfield farm site off Hallfields Lane.

The old Rothley school will be demolished and replaced with 16 new homes.

Anyone interested in a stall or supporting the fete, please contact the school on 0116 2302106 or admin@rothley.leics.sch.uk

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Rothley man runs

A ROTHLEY football coach is taking part in a charity run.

Richard Gunn is a coach and scout for Leicester City Women’s FC and coaches a girls team in Syston.

On May 3 he will be running laps around Leicester City Football Club’s pitch, completing as many as he can in 90 minutes.

To sponsor Richard, text GUNN61 with the amount eg £5 to 70070 or search for RichGunn53 at www.justgiving.com

Council homes A FIVE year contract, worth £5million per year, has been signed to give council tenants new kitchens, bathrooms and heating systems.

Wates Living Space will be delivering the improvement programme for Charnwood Borough Council starting in April 2014.

Every year, over the next five years, Wates Living Space will install over 500 new kitchens, and 400 new bathrooms. In addition, over 70 heating systems will be upgraded in 2014 and insulation products will be installed.

Councillor Jane Hunt, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Regulatory Services, said: “We’re pleased to officially start the contract with Wates Living Space to make these improvements for our tenants.

“Wates won the contract after a tough, eleven-month long selection process and after careful consideration from our tenant representatives.

We’re confident they will provide an excellent service.

“We were impressed by their level of customer service, commitment to quality and provision of job opportunities and training for local people” Anyone with any questions about the improvement can call 01509 634666

Inspector says plan for more houses A PLAN to build 17,380 new homes in Charnwood has been rejected by a government Planning Inspector because he thinks that figure may be too low.

Charnwood Borough Council has been preparing its Local Plan for several years – it sets out how much development is needed in the borough between 2006-2028.

At a two day hearing in March, Planning Inspector Kevin Ward ruled that: “…the Core Strategy has not been positively prepared, it is not justified or effective and it is not consistent with national policy in respect of overall housing provision. It is therefore not sound…”

The Inspector did rule that Charnwood had met its duty to co-operate with neighbouring authorities while preparing its Core Strategy.

The evidence that Charnwood’s planners used to produce the number of 17,380 new homes was questioned by Inspector Kevin Ward. He suggested that evidence may be out of date and indicated that a 2011 report projected 19,470 homes were needed.

Figures produced at the hearing by developers Gladman and Jelson suggested that a housing figure of between 22,000 and 22,770 up to 2031 would be necessary.

Cllr Peter Osborne is Rothley’s County Councillor and also a Borough Councillor where he chairs the Plans Committee. He said: “From the Inspector’s report it seems Charnwood will have to find more sites or increase the housing numbers in identified areas. What people want to know [is] where is the extra housing going to be and can they by

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“Melton Borough Council has shown the way forward having withdrawn their initial plan. They have involved the whole community in future decisions and it will be a real community strategy when presented.

“What concerns me is a potential free for all, pepperpotting of applications, with little local control. It seems that this is what the government wants – centralisation. It is the direct consequence of what our MPs voted for. And yes, as a resident, I feel let down.”

The Inspector has suggested that the examination of the Core Strategy be suspended for nine months to allow Charnwood to work with all the districts in the county and Leicester City to prepare a Strategic Housing Market Assessment – more up to date evidence of future housing need across Leicestershire.

Rothley’s Borough Councillor Diane Wise said: “Yes, the housing figures will go up – we are all living longer, the number of single households is increasing and there is immigration. I can understand people will be disappointed but I don’t blame our planning officers central government are giving them a remit and they are doing their best to

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fulfil it. It has also been extremely difficult to get any sort of agreement or consensus about where new homes should be built.”

Borough Councillor David Gaskell (Birstall Watermead) said: “I am disappointed with the Inspector’s report but not totally surprised. We were firmly of the opinion our housing figures were right and we will be asking the Inspector for clarification. We want to do what is best for Charnwood – we will get there but it will be a hell of a lot of work in a very short time.”

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Racist New map of Charnwood forest incident on bus THE POLICE are investigating an assault and racist incident on a bus in Mountsorrel and are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

The incident took place at about 12noon on Friday March 14 on an Arriva bus, possibly number 126 or 127, which was travelling from Loughborough towards Mountsorrel. A man on the bus began making racist comments towards an Asian family and when another passenger intervened the suspect assaulted him. The victim received minor injuries and didn’t require hospital treatment.

A 62-year old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

PC 1948 Chris Hayton is investigating the incident. He said: “There were a number of people on the bus at the time that we would like to speak to, in particular the Asian family who were the subject of racial abuse. If you were travelling on this bus and recall the incident please get in touch.

Any calls received will be treated in confidence.”

To contact PC Hayton call 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for the officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

GETTING OUT and exploring Charnwood Forest has become a whole lot easier with a new detailed map covering the whole area on a single sheet.

The colourful 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey based map, designed by awardwinning Northamptonshire-based map publisher Global Mapping, shows additional footpaths, bridleways and permissive paths. It also shows public access land and includes information on places to visit.

It costs £4.99 and is available to buy locally and online.

Roy Denney, Chairman of the Ramblers, Leicestershire & Rutland Area, is responsible for the new map. He said: “As so often seems to be the case wherever you are, if you want to explore Charnwood Forest you find yourself walking off the edge of the OS map. Parts of the Forest are already well-loved by many Leicestershire people, but we hope that this locally centred map will encourage them

to explore some of its lesser know corners and bring people in from further afield, boosting the local economy.”

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Annual crime figures RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES have fallen by 14% in Charnwood over the last year.

In a statement reviewing policing Inspector Paul Harrison, LPU Commander for the Charnwood Local Policing Unit said: “The past 12 months have been challenging for us, due to the changes in the policing model for the Response and Safer Neighbourhood teams.

“As with any change we have had to adapt and revise the way in which we work in order to ensure that our resources are used more efficiently than in the past. This is to prepare us for the challenges that we will have to face from further cuts of £20million by 2016.

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“Evidence based policing, using new and innovative approaches to intelligence and tasking, has helped to make us more efficient.”

Overall crime fell for the second year running, totalling 11% in two years.

Theft from vehicles fell by 4%. Burglary and vehicle crime account for a third of all reported crime in Charnwood.

There has been a slight increase in reported incidents of antisocial behaviour (ASB) this year. Over the last five years there has been a reduction in reported ASB of 49%, from 3,177 incidents in 2008/9 to 1621 this year.

Inspector Harrison said: “I am very pleased to announce that our PCSO team are some of the most visible in the Force and spend 70% of their time working in the heart of the community.

This enables warranted officers to spend more time using their powers to investigate crime, arrest and bring offenders to justice. Officers on my Safer Neighbourhood Teams are still able to spend 50% of their time out of the station patrolling the beat.

“This year I would like to retain this excellent record and improve visibility in my officers to 55% and retain 70% visibility for my PCSOs.”

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Parish Council notes A FULL meeting of Rothley Parish Council was held on March 17.

The Council agreed to comment on the proposals for development in ‘North Birstall’ on the parish boundary. The Parish Council objects on the grounds that the 1500 new homes would put an unrealistic strain on the local infrastructure, would lead to coalescence of settlements, the loss of high grade agricultural land, would require significant highway modifications, increase traffic and harm the natural environment.

It was reported a large amount of litter was being left in the library car park by people using the site as a meeting place in the evenings. Local police have been advised.

A full meeting of Rothley Parish Council was held on April 14.

It was agreed to set up a sub committee to look into how Rothley library might be kept open. The Parish Council is not empowered to take on the management of the library but could help set up a group of volunteers to keep it going. All the county’s smaller libraries are at risk of closure because of budget cuts at Leicestershire County Council.

Some play equipment on the Mountsorrel Lane playing field has been vandalised. It was agreed to put in a new swing, climbing frame, roundabout and safety surfacing.

It was agreed to request double yellow lines for the section of Hallfields Lane from the path to the church to the junction with Town Green Street, then along Town Green Street as far as the play equipment. This measure will restrict parking outside the new school, which is expected to open in January 2015.

It was agreed to object to a planning application for six dwellings in the meadow at the end of Town Green Street on the grounds that the development is encroaching into an historic park, the building design is not in keeping with the area and it would increase traffic problems.

A FULL meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on February 20.

PCSO Steve Quinn reported that there had been no crimes reported in the parish in January 2014. He said that posters were being distributed in Thur-

caston regarding inconsiderate parking in and around Richard Hill school.

Cllr Jankowski reported that the speeding sign on Station Road was effective.

Residents reported overflowing compost bins in the cemetery, an impassable footpath off Leicester Road and parking on grass verges on Leicester Road.

It was agreed to initiate a Neighbourhood Development Plan. It was agreed to contact the landowner of Lanesborough Wood off Mill Road to request permission for parishioners to access the land to tidy up trees that were planted in the wood by them when owned by the Lanesborough Estate.

The council agreed to look into the costs of new goal posts on the Jubilee Park after a request by two young residents.

Budgens supermarket have indicated they are willing to extend their free shoppers’ bus service to Thurcaston and Cropston.

Teaching volunteers A CHARITY is appealing for volunteers to teach English in Leicester to non-English speakers from the Bangladeshi, Somali and Pakistani communities.

National volunteering charity TimeBank will provide volunteers with training. Dave Conroy from TimeBank said: “No special skills or experience are required, just patience, commitment and enthusiasm.”

He added: “Language skills are vital to build strong united communities and without them people can feel marginalised. Our Talking Together project aims to develop individuals’ life-skills and confidence, particularly for women who may find it difficult to do vital, everyday things like talk to their children’s schools or visit the doctor.

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Scooter shed leads way A PURPOSE built mobility scooter storage shed at Birstall’s Riverside Court is being used as a model for sheltered housing across the borough.

Charnwood Borough Council have allocated £150,000 for the sheds, after seeing how Birstall’s Borough Councillors had identified the problem at Riverside and have organised a solution.

Cllr David Gaskell said: “I identified the problem on one of my regular visits to Riversdale Court. I saw extension cables being used to charge batteries and mobility scooters parked in hallways. This was obviously dangerous, the residents were aware of this and wanted a scooter store.”

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Residents reject plans PLANS TO build 50 new homes in Thurcaston were rejected by the overwhelming majority of residents who attended a public meeting in April.

The Thurcaston Park proposals would see 50 new homes built off Mill Lane, an area of public parkland and a community building.

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Residents raised their concerns about village expansion, flood risk, traffic impact and safety, village identity, the affordability of the homes and the prospect of future applications to develop the site further.

Those present were asked to vote on the acceptability of the plans and all residents voted against with five abstentions.

The Chairman of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council Richard Younie said: “I think the Parish Council would be minded to object to any planning application for this site because of the objections of local people.”

TAG, Thurcaston Action Group, are campaigning against the proposals. Its members feel that the proposals are not consistent with the government’s National Planning Policy Framework or with Charnwood Borough Council’s own emerging Core Strategy.

A spokesman said: “In light of the fact that both these documents provide Thurcaston with extremely strong arguments against such large scale, out of boundary projects, and that our own council’s target for future build in Thurcaston would be zero when the Core Strategy is adopted, TAG’s view is that any planning application will be speculative, aimed to take commercial advantage of a loophole in the planning calendar, before it is closed by the adoption of the Borough Council’s Core Strategy. TAG will therefore continue to strongly oppose the development.”

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Golfing & social events raise charity cash THE CAPTAINS at Rothley Park Golf Club have presented a cheque for £8300 to a cancer charity.

Every year the gents and ladies captains at Rothley Park Golf Club raise money for a charity of their choice. Last year the captains, Phil Watson and Pru Lapworth, worked together for Marie Curie Cancer raising money through a wide range of golfing and social events at the club. Phil and Pru recently presented a cheque for £8300 to Marie Curie Cancer representative Joan Rampton, who thanked all the members of Rothley park for their generosity.

“It has been a real please to support Marie Curie this year and to be able to donate to such a worthy cause” say the captains. “Both of us have reason to be particularly grateful for the magnificent service they provide to families and communities locally and we know the money that has been raised over the course of the last year by the golfers at Rothley Park will be put to excellent use.

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Noticeboard all details printed free Table Top Sale St Peter and St Paul Pre-School, High Street, Syston May 10 10am-2pm Tables £7 Contact Angela 07973 479844 Sausage cobs, cakes and drinks available

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The Rothley 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 Birstall Post, Longslade College, Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4GH, or handed in at Rothley library, Rothley Post Office, Woodgate or email: editor@birstallpost.co.uk

Rothley book My family ancestors emigrated to Canada in 1946. I’ve had no contact with any England relatives. At 51 years of age, I’m very interested in learning more about my heritage. My family roots, on my mother’s side trace back to Southside London. On my father’s side, back to the Rothley. I’ve since discovered that there’s a book that might help me better understand my heritage. I’ve looked on all online new and used bookstore sites without any success. I am wondering if your readership could help me track down the book, Rothley in 1851? I understand it is out of print.

Since I am international, it would be ideal to set up initial correspondence through email. I can be contacted at kentHnorth@hotmail.com.

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Thanks A huge thank you to the kind person who found the letter (to an address in Witney) I had dropped, probably in Rectory Lane, Thurcaston and posted it.

Nice to know there’s still some helpful thoughtful folks about!

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Depressed After reading The Mar/Apr 2014 edition of "The Rothley Post" I feel so depressed at all the housing development applications in and around Rothley.

Here in Rothley we have been transformed into what can only be described now as a small town…not a 'Rural village' as it once was affectionately known.

On page 2 it illustrates how many additional housing planned in or near Rothley and Mountsorrel = TOTAL = 2259 and that is on top of what has and is being built!

There is talk of enough room for 600 new homes on a green wedge that separates Rothley and Mountsorrel (watch this space).

The front page shows planning for 40 dwellings at Thurcaston. On page 11 it shows 3000 new homes at Ashton Green near Birstall. On page 12 it shows 4500 new homes near Thurmaston Not only are we loosing our green fields which are primarily there to feed us but the increase in people and traffic is frightening.

Driving down into Birstall and along Abbey Lane into town is a nightmare now so what will it be like in a year or two's time!

I feel like a lot of other people do: "We are being herded together like cattle" No wonder the hospitals and doctors surgeries cannot cope and they are but only two to mention.

What is it that this government doesn’t get!

G Allen

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Birstall & District Art Society Tuesday May 13 at 7pm You are invited to join us at the Palmer Tompkinson Centre at Longslade College to watch renowned professional artist Jeremy Ford giving a watercolour demonstration entitled ‘Landscapes’.

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The 86th Bluebell Service Sunday May 11 at 3pm Service to take place at the Great Pit, Swithland Woods Preacher Rev Louise Corke, Team Vicar Newtown Linford Music accompaniment Wellbeck College Band Collection for local charity TBA All welcome

Open Church For tea, cakes and sale of second-

hand books at St Leonard’s Church Swithland Saturday & Sunday May 10 & 11 2-4.30pm Donations in aid of church fun funds All welcome

St James Gospel Choir Do you want to join a choir where there are no auditions, sing Christian and popular songs and make friendships?

Then come along to our next practice Friday May 16 at 7.30pm St James Church, Birstall

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Open Day Sunday July 6 from 10am to 3pm Follow a self-conducted trail of World War I casualties Cemetery record information Bring & buy stall Refreshments All are welcome

Safe Space Counselling We have been operating our counselling service, called Safe Space Counselling from Syston Methodist church and from Birstall Methodist church for one year There are four counsellors, all trained in the person-centred tradition and each session lasts for about 50 mins and a fee of £10 is asked In this last year we have seen a

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number of people with a variety of difficulties and of all ages. All clients have been satisfied with the service and many have gained confidence in their lives which have improved as a result We see any individual who needs someone to talk to and who believes that talking things through with someone who is neutral in the situation and unknown to them will be of help Anyone is welcome to contact us and the telephone number is 07938 779477, email address: safespacecounselling@talktalk.n et, website: www.safespacecounselling.org.uk

Britain Does Vintage Vintage Fashion Market City Rooms, Leicester May 18, 10.30am – 4.30pm Live music, afternoon tea, beauty parlour, vintage traders www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk

Coffee Morning & Plant Sale Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane Sat May 10, 10.30am to 12noon £1 entrance Plants for sale include: begonias, salvias, impatiens, petunias, cinerarias, antirrhinum, trailing lobelia, nicotiana and gazania, verbena, spirea bridal wreath & Weigela ruby Many other items available

Rothley Annual Parish Meeting Tuesday May 6, 7.30pm Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane Open public meeting Raise any questions you may have with your local councillors

Nosh & Nostalgia Tuesday May 20 at 7pm Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane Rothley & Thurcaston British Legion invite you to come and join them in their annual get together and celebration Supper cooked on the premises Songs from the shows and Vera Lynn classics £12.50 per person from Norman

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Film Presentations from Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council ‘Sunshine on Leith’ Friday May 9 (100 mins) This romantic comedy is an upbeat happy musical with many songs by the Proclaimers. Two friends return to Scotland from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. They again enjoy their girl friends’ company while Davy and Liz’s parents celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. However, there emerges a dark secret from the past.

‘12 Years a Slave’ Friday June 13 (134 mins) June’s drama won this year’s Oscar for Best Film. It is based on an incredible true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom in pre civil War United States of America. When a freed black man is sold back into slavery, he faces cruelty but also unexpected kindnesses. The director, Steve McQueen, has created a masterpiece.

‘Saving Mr Banks’ Friday September 12 Have a good summer!

Thurcaston and Cropston Parish Council will be showing these films at Thurcaston Memorial Hall.

Starting at 7.30pm, tickets cost £4.50 and concessions are £4.

The price includes refreshments and a lucky prize draw. Advance tickets can be purchased via the parish office - 0116 236 7626 or at the door.

The next in the series of

Charity Whist Drives organised by Derek Farr will be held at 7.30pm on Thursdays May 1, June 12 and July 3 Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley Admission £2 All players welcome

Birstall Gala 2014 Saturday June 28 & Sunday June 29 This year’s Gala will be held over the weekend June 28 & 29 and once again, by popular demand,

se will be accepting bookings for stalls for both the Saturday and Sunday, in fact bookings are already being taken In previous years we have had over 70 private and charity stalls, and so if you or your organisation would like to have a stall, stand or some space to promote your business or charity, please contact the parish council offices for the appropriate forms and any further information you may require by phoning 2676191 or email: admin@birstallpc.org.uk Or you can download the forms from our website: www.birstall.leicestershireparishc ouncils.org Not sure whether you want a stall or not? Take a look at last year’s Gala photographs to help you make your decision, a brilliant weekend was enjoyed by all and the feedback was superb from members of the public and stallholders for both days Events at Birstall Library in May

Women in the Great War The 3rd in our series of lunchtime talks to celebrate the centenary of

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World War I this one deals with the role of women, those who volunteered abroad but also those on the Home Front Thursday May 8 from 12.301.30pm £3 (£2.50 for library members) Pre booking is advisable

Roald Dahl Event Stories and crafts for 5-10 year olds based on the stories of Roald Dahl Tuesday May 27 from 2.153.45pm. £1.50 per child Pre booking advisable

World War I Roadshow Leicestershire Libraries have joined forces with Charnwood Museum and Loughborough Carillon War Museum to conduct a number of free Roadshows Members of the public are invited to bring along any memorabilia relating to the First World War such as objects, documents, photographs which will be discussed and identified. Valuations cannot be given.

Owners may be given the opportunity to have their items displayed at either Loughborough Library or Charn-

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Disabled customers may also want to carry a Better Journey Card. The spokesman said: “This card has been designed following consultation with disability groups around the UK, and is intended to give disabled people a way of letting the driver know that the may need additional help. It includes messages such as ‘Please be patient I have a hidden disability’, ‘Please face me and speak clearly, I lip read’ and ‘Please help me find a seat. There are also some blank spaces for you to use if you want to include a different message.”

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Afternoon Tea Reading Group A new venture at Birstall Library on the 3rd Monday of the month from 2.15-3.15pm If you are interested in books and reading come along and have a chat

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Tea Dance Ballroom, sequence, Latin and jive Friday May 16, 3.30-5.30pm Birstall Village Hall Birstall Road, Leicester LE4 4DH £3 inc refreshments Come along to a great afternoon of music and dancing and excellent company All welcome For more details contact Joan on 07718519480 or email: guido@derosa.me.uk

Bipolar Coffee Morning A coffee morning is being held to raise funds for Bipolar UK, the national charity supporting indi-

viduals and families affected by bipolar, sometimes known as manic depression Saturday June 21 From 10am to midday Methodist Church Hall, Wanlip Lane, Birstall LE4 4JS Tea & coffee will be served alongside a number of stalls which will include cakes, plants, nearly new goods and a tombola Life Education Centres Leicestershire

2nd Ladies Fashion Show Thursday May 22 at 7pm Fashion show clothing comes from a selection of popular high street fashion outlets, with an opportunity to purchase items. All cash and card payments accepted Come and find something new for summer Tickets £5 each to include tea/coffee Birstall Village Hall, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4DH Life Education is a charity working in schools with children and young people assisting them in their development in self confidence and knowledge in making healthy choices. We are trying to raise £20,000 to celebrate 20 years.

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Salsa fun & fitness “TEN MINUTES on a treadmill can feel like an hour but a night of salsa dancing just seems to go far too fast” says Salsa teacher Jenny Harvey.

Jenny, from Venezuela, has been teaching her class at Mountsorrel Working Men’s Club since 2005 and has students from all walks of life.

She said: “They all have different reasons for joining, but one thing they have in common is that they all experience a sense of wellbeing, uplifted spirits and feel more energised.

This results in a more positive outlook to life, making them more confident as they see their self esteem grow.”

Jenny has seen many friendships blossom and has even had four couples who found love after joining her sessions.

Jenny says: “There are many benefits to dancing from improving the heart’s health, losing weight, maintaining strong bones, improving posture and muscle strength,

Award winner CHARNWOOD BOROUGH Council has won the Campaign of the Year category at the 2014 Local Government Chronicle Awards, the biggest celebration of innovation and talent across British councils.

Richard Hill’s Church of England School Charity The Trustees of the Charity invite those under age 25 years who are attending or have attended the Richard Hill School to apply for a Grant to assist with educational activities (including social and physical training) not otherwise provided by the Local Authority.

Applications should be made to the Clerk, Mrs. Ann Stringer, email rhillcharitytrustees@mypostoffice.co.uk or tel. 0116 234 0625. Final date for receipt of applications 30th June 2014 for consideration in July. Grants ranging from £100 to £1,000 will be awarded to applicants who meet the necessary criteria.

The Council’s Don’t Muck Around enviro-crime campaign was a winner – over the last three years it has significantly reduced incidents of dog fouling, litter and fly-tipping in hotspot areas.

Councillor Jane Hunt, the Council’s Cabinet member for Regulatory Services said: “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the teams who worked so hard on this campaign from street wardens patrolling and envirocrime officers dealing with fly-tips, to our street cleaning teams and neighbourhood officers in the community. It is a truly tremendous achievement. The Don’t Muck Around campaign is a terrific way of helping the Council achieve its commitment to protecting our Borough for future generations.”

The award was presented at a ceremony in London in March.

increasing balance and co-ordination and beating stress. This is partly due to the increase of endorphins that the body produces when taking up a physical and fun social activity such as Salsa dancing.

Exercising without realising it just can’t be beaten! Unlike other forms of high

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Jenny runs her sessions in a fun and relaxed way, with laughter being its main key ingredient. The courses progress students who may start off with two left feet to the stage of being able to dance the night away with the Latin Spirit aka ‘Espiritu Latino’.

She added: “If you would like to start living life to the full why not come and join one of her classes. More info on www.espiritulatino.co.uk or call 07931 524825.

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Plan for parish

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A TEAM of volunteers working with Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council have begun preparing a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP).

TAKE PART in a charity cycle ride through the Charnwood countryside to help raise money for a local charity.

A formal request to designate the parish as a Neighbourhood Area has been submitted to Charnwood Borough Council.

The aim of NDPs is to allow a community to shape its own future by deciding where building should take place, what areas should be protected and what local facilities are needed.

NDPs need the approval of a majority of voters in the neighbourhood before they come into force. If proposals pass a local referendum, the local planning authority is under a legal duty to adopt them.

Before being put to a referendum, NDPs must comply with national planning policy and be in general conformity with the development plan for the local area.

Thurcaston and Cropston’s NDP application states: “Consultation with the community will generate evidence which will ensure that through planning guidance Thurcaston and Cropston can develop in such a manner as to protect the area’s heritage, maintain its character and provide for future infrastructure, housing and employment needs for a viable and sustainable outlook. The purpose of the Neighbourhood Development Plan will be to maintain and enhance quality of life and sense of place in the Parish by preserving the balance between housing, green open space and agricultural land. The plan will align to Charnwood Borough Council’s Core Strategy.”

The NDP will include: • an assessment of sites and styles of sustainable residential development to meet local needs • a review of requirements and provision of community facilities • provisions for maintaining a sustainable parish with distinct village identities • provisions for the protection of landscape, heritage and wildlife • an assessment of transport infrastructure to improve safety and access to other locations • an appraisal of employment and business opportunities within the parish • a strategy to support the protection of important buildings and historic assets As of March 2014 there have been 980 applications for NDPs nationwide.

Research by planning consultancy Turley has shown 75% have been in the south of England and 73% in areas with Conservative led councils.

Rob Peters is Executive Director of Turley’s and led the research. He has said: “The picture that emerges from the published Neighbourhood Plans is one of the majority seeking to maintain the status quo and restricting new development with a smaller minority of plans encouraging growth. This suggests a potential for conflict between localism delivered through neighbourhood planning and the positive presumptions for growth that underpin government policy.”

The Charnwood Forest Cycle Ride is back for its fourth year on June 22, sponsored by the Woodies pub and Bradleys.

Spokeswoman for the charity Alex’s Wish Emma Hallam said: “Please come and join in, you’ll get your healthy dose of fresh air, enjoy spectacular views around the stunning Charnwood Forest whilst cycling for an incredibly worthwhile cause.

It’s a fabulous opportunity to get back into cycling again after the winter months, so whether or not you are a keen cyclist, there’s never been a better time to dust off your bike in time for the

summer months.

The route is all on open roads and is well signposted with marshal points at every junction. The circular route starts and finishes in Rothley village and has been carefully chosen to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment. At the end, you’ll be treated to complimentary yummy home made cakes and refreshments – a perfect thought to get you through the ride.”

“The route is a sponsored ride in aid

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of Alex’s Wish, a registered charity setup to raise vital funds for an incurable childhood muscle wasting disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Alex is an 8 year old boy from Rothley who was diagnosed with the condition in 2010.

Alex’s Wish are investing in innovative medical breakthroughs to help all children lead a longer more fulfilled life with the aim of finding a cure.

The event organisers would also welcome volunteers to marshal and help out with refreshments on the day. If you are unable to ride but would like to help, please get in touch.

To register a discounted early-bird entry fee is £20 which includes an event pack with your sponsorship form and top tips, a complementary t-shirt to wear on the day, refreshments on the day, cakes at the end of the ride. A late-entry fee of £25 will apply if you register on the day.

The easier and quickest way to register or to download the registration form is to visit the event website at www.charnwoodforestcycleride.co.uk.

You can also pick up a registration form at your local post office or email kim@alexswish.co.uk requesting one be posted out to you.

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Belgrave Traveller sites built New food hall gardens this summer THE GARDENS at Belgrave Hall are reopening to the public for a new season of events.

The gardens are open regularly, free of charge, every Wednesday from April 2 until the end of September.

They will also open on the first full weekend of each month from 11am to 4.30pm.

A spokesman for Leicester City Council said: “Visitors can bring a picnic, take a stroll and discover some of the unusual plants and shrubs that grow in the garden. Traditional games, such as croquet, are provided.

“A series of events is also planned, taking inspiration from the hall and gardens. Highlights include a one-day botanical illustration course, a family mini-beasts nature day and a course exploring the life of Charlotte Ellis who lived at the hall.”

For more information, contact Belgrave Hall on 0116 2298181. A full list of events taking place for the new season is available at www.leicester.gov.uk/museums by clicking on ‘Belgrave Hall’.

WORK TO construct two new, permanent gypsy and traveller sites on the edge of Birstall is due to begin this summer.

The city council is set to release funding of £390,000 from its capital programme towards the development of the sites at Redhill Way and Greengate Lane.

The rest of the investment will come from the government’s Housing and Communities Agency (HCA) which is providing £1.44million. Both sites are expected to be ready for occupation by the end of March 2015.

Rental income from the 16 pitches on the sites will cover their running costs. The running costs are expected to be £60,000 a year, and rental income £65,000. The surplus will cover rent

Thurcaston pre-school A PRE-SCHOOL in Thurcaston has a new owner.

The Thurcaston Early Learning preschool has been established for 16 years at the Memorial Hall in Anstey Lane. Its new owner is Sarah Teasdale, a qualified primary school teacher with a degree in Primary Education and over 14 years teaching experience.

The pre-school will continue to operate using its current staff with Sarah also on site each day.

For more information about the preschool contact Sarah on 07940 361 744 or email thurcastonpreschool@outlook.com

arrears and unlet pitches. There will be six pitches at the Greengate Lane site and 10 on Redhill Way. The sites will be managed by the city council.

Leicester’s City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “The development of these new facilities will help us to address the ongoing and costly problem of unauthorised camps in the city. The release of funding is the final stage in what has been a very thorough process and I am pleased we have reached a point where work can soon begin.”

Lindsey Richards, Head of Midlands South for the HCA covering Leicester and Leicestershire said: “This funding will help the city council to satisfy its legal duty to try to meet the accommodation needs of Gypsies and travellers in the city. We are looking forward to the completion of both sites next year.”

The Homes and Communities Agency is also funding the council’s refurbishment of its existing gypsy and traveller site at Meynells Gorse. Work to its 21 pitches will start later in the year and will be completed by March 2015.

The two new sites were to have been managed by Framework Housing Association, but under the Mobile Homes Act a housing association would not have the same allocation rights as the council.

The City Mayor has written to the Secretary of State on two occasions to ask him to amend the legislation but no amendments have been made. Framework will therefore act as the development agent for the council but will not have management responsibilities.

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LEICESTER’S NEW food hall – a glass and timber building next to the Corn Exchange at Leicester Market – will open to the public on Friday May 23.

Less than 12 months after contractors started on site, all external works have been completed – with the zinc roof, matching fascias and the building’s 86 glazed panels all in place.

“What we’re creating here is a fantastic new food hall which will be a tremendous draw for local residents and visitors to the market” said the City Mayor Peter Soulsby. The building itself looks stunning and I would like to personally thank the designers and the contractors – including many local businesses – who have done such a great job. It’s been a very difficult site to work in and I know that the team has had to overcome some huge problems to get to where we are today.”

The eight stalls, selling meat, fish and delicatessen produce, have been designed to meet the traders’ individual specifications, featuring bespoke food counters that will help keep the fresh produce in optimum condition.

Alison Ireland of Sherwin’s Cheese Stall, which has been on the market since 1977, is counting the days until they move into their new home. “Our customers have supported us loyally over the years in a building that is now tired and outdated, so I can’t wait to be able to serve them in this fantastic new environment”, she said. “There’s a real buzz of excitement around the place.

We’re going to have the best equipment and top of the range counters in one of the best food halls in the country – and we’re looking forward to welcoming customers, old and new, to our new home from May 23.”

The new food hall is the first phase of a £9.2million scheme that will transform Leicester’s historic market.

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History society news Try bowls at club’s open day RICHARD HURD was an 18th Century rector of Thurcaston, who went on to become Bishop of Worcester and founded an important library there.

Chris Penney is the current Hurd Librarian and she visited the Society in March to tell us about Hurd’s life and work. Potentially a dry subject, you might think, but Chris’s talk was well illustrated and full of interest: the only aspect that was dry was her sense of humour!

Richard Hurd was born in 1720, the middle son of a Staffordshire farmer.

He was bright enough to go to grammar school and subsequently became a student, then fellow, of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. A literary and academic life seems to have suited him but stories of fiddle-playing and horse-riding also show a lighter side to his character. He was befriended by William Warburton, the future Bishop of Gloucester, who encouraged Hurd to seek advancement.

The living of Thurcaston was one of the wealthiest owned by Emmanuel and when it became vacant in 1756 Hurd was installed as rector. He declared that the rectory (now Thurcaston Grange) was “good enough for a bishop and the garden quite excellent”. He maintained correspondence from here with the great literary figures of the day, including Thomas Gray and Edward Gibbon.

He has the reputation of having been rather aloof from the affairs of the parish and certainly he does not appear to have enjoyed socializing, perhaps because of shyness. However, unlike some rectors, he did spend most of his time in the village and letters show that he stayed to tend to the sick during a time of widespread illness. He rebuilt the chancel of the church in 1763, which is probably when most of the medieval glass was lost. We saw a small painting of Hurd in later life, which belongs to the church. Chris has been able to identify the artist.

Warburton arranged for Hurd to give lectures in London, where he came to the attention of the royal family and was appointed a tutor to the Prince of Wales (future George IV). Hurd was a great favourite of Queen Charlotte, who had his portrait by Gainsborough on her bedroom wall. He was made Bishop of Lichfield in 1774 and Worcester in 1781. Meanwhile, Warburton had become wealthy through an astute marriage and had inherited a great library, including the collection of Alexander Pope.

When Warburton died, Hurd bought the 3000 books for £350 and added

them to his own. He built a new room to house the library at the bishop’s residence, Hartlebury Castle, where it still remains. It is not dominated by theological works but is more of a gentleman’s library with a diverse collection of books on science, poetry, botany, gardening and topography, as well as important editions by Spenser, Johnson and Gibbon. George III, who visited Hartlebury, donated a hundred books from the royal collection.

In 1783 Hurd was invited to become Archbishop of Canterbury but he modestly declined it as “a charge much too heavy for him to sustain”. It seems likely that he was reluctant to abandon his newly completed library! On his death in 1808, he bequeathed the collection to his successors at Worcester.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday May 20 at 7.30pm in the Harrison Room, All Saints’ Church, Thurcaston.

From Peter Smith, Thurcaston & Cropston Local History Society

ROTHLEY BOWLS green is open for play after a programme of improvements has been completed.

Rothley Bowling Club secretary Carole Law said: “We are pleased to announce that following the hard work carried out to the green surrounds over the winter months by several club members and our contractor the green is again open for play.”

The work to replace the ditch boards and update the surrounds was made possible by grants received towards the project from the Harry Hames Trust and Midlands Cooperative Society. In addition, Lafarge donated the granite cobbles which were used to replace the grassed area between the relaid slabs and the fence surrounding the green. The club is also grateful for the help received from Jewson Plant Hire, Jewson Ltd, David Wilson Homes, and Loughborough University.

Carole said: “An open invitation is extended to all those who would like to come along to the club and participate in our “Chummy Evenings” which take place every Wednesday from 5.30pm onwards commencing on May 7. A warm welcome awaits you at Rothley whether you are a complete novice or an experienced player, male, female, young or old. Rothley is a small but friendly club and new members will be able to join free of charge this year.”

The club will be hosting an Open Day on Sunday June 8 from 12noon until 4pm. No equipment required – just flat shoes (no heels). Refreshments will be

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“Please come and see us and find out more about the wonderful game that is bowls” said Carole.

Further information from the Club Secretary, Mrs Carole Law, email: thelaws@ntlworld.com or Geoff Hall tel: 0116 2303266

WI news OUR MARCH speaker was Paula Webster who gave a talk accompanied by slides entitled: “Forty Days and Forty Nights”.

Her talk focused on the Holy Week and the different ways it is celebrated in England and Spain.

While we in England treat the period of Lent and Holy week in a sombre and reflective way, the Spanish treat it very differently. Semana Santa is the biggest event of the year in Seville. Some fifty-eight processions, each consisting of two thousand followers, parade through the city carrying extravagantly decorated floats called “Pasos”. It takes them twelve hours to visit every church in the city and pass through the famous Seville Cathedral.

Local residents turn out dressed in their finest clothes to watch this spectacular, colourful and emotional parade.

This was an interesting and entertaining talk, which clearly showed the different ways Easter is celebrated.

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Parish gardens open to public

Wind turbine starts generating power

SPEND A weekend admiring gardens in Thurcaston and Cropston this June.

THE WANLIP wind turbine began turning in mid February but didn’t start generating electricity until February 26, says Severn Trent.

The popular open garden event will this year be held on June 28/29 with all proceeds going to LOROS. A spokesman said: “We hope to have a number of different gardens for you to visit across the two villages; some large, some small, some immaculate, some very much less so! But all for you to enjoy.

“We are still looking for gardens to open. The wet weather at the start of this year meant that many gardens were slow to get going, but now that spring is really here they are bursting into life. If you would like to get involved by opening your garden please contact us as

Monday club OUR APRIL speaker was Josephine Burgess from Save The Children.

Her talk, “Save the Children Then and Now”, was about the history of the charity and what it has achieved.

The founder was a well-to-do Edwardian lady named Eglantyne Jebb.

She was not particularly enamoured with children but decided to “give life” from a strategic distance by setting up the fund at the end of the First World War. Eglantyne worked tirelessly and one day in 1922, she looked down from the top of Mount Saleve outside Geneva, over the international city and drafted the pioneering statement of children’s human rights that has since evolved into the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child – forever changing the way the World regards and treats its children. Sadly, six years later at 52 years old, Eglantyne died.

Her legacy brought the current work into focus throughout the World saving the lives and mental security enabling the chance for children to thrive and prosper. The talk was thoroughly appreciated by the membership resulting in a marvellous collected donation of £100.

From Ann Farndon, The Monday Club, Anstey, Cropston, Thurcaston & Rothley.

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soon as possible, you will be most welcome. Gardeners who have opened before will tell you it is a very enjoyable and positive experience.”

Gardens will be open from 2-6pm on both days, tickets will be £4 each (accompanied children and wheelchair users free) and will be valid for both days.

They can be purchased on the day from any of the Open Gardens and in advance. Look out for further details nearer the Open Garden weekend.

For more information about this event, or to volunteer your garden please have a look at the web site www.tcog.org.uk or contact Linda on 0116 2363872 or email: Linda@tcog.org.uk “Why not put the date in your diary now, then come along with your family and friends, and support this great community event, and help us raise money for a very worthwhile cause. We look forward to seeing you!” added the spokesman

Citizens’ panel RESIDENTS ARE being invited to join a Virtual Citizens’ Panel to let Charnwood Borough Council know what they think of its services and future plans.

The Council is looking for as many Charnwood residents as possible to join the panel to represent the Borough’s diverse population. Members will be invited to complete surveys, online or by post, giving their views on a range of topics from bin collections to Council Tax. The feedback from the panel will help shape council services now and in the future.

Councillor Jonathan Morgan, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Strategic Support, said: “If you’re aged 16 or over and a resident of Charnwood, we’d love you to join the Citizens’ Panel. The Council aims to put customers at the heart of everything we do and listening to your views on our services is vital to help us deliver what you need. There’s no pressure and members only need to complete the surveys they wish to. It’s a great way to make your views count.”

For further information contact communications@charnwood.gov.uk, visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages.citizens_pan el or call 01509 634989

A spokesman said: “Until now [Feb 26] the wind turbines blades have been moving slowly without generating power.

That’s because installing wind turbines isn’t quite the same as plugging in lights at home.

“Since the structure has been erected extensive testing has taken place. Engineers have also worked through the wettest winter on record.”

The wind turbine at Wanlip was named Windy by class one of Rothley primary school and the class will be visiting the turbine this spring.

The turbine is one of four located at the company’s sewage treatment works, with two in Derby and one in Newthorpe, near Nottingham. It is expected to generate 5000 megawatt hours of electricity for the water treatment works.

Renewable energy specialist at Severn Trent, Jon Beeson, said: “The team constructing the turbines have pulled out all the stops to get them generating power as quickly as possible. With Windy’s blades turning and producing power for the first time we’re making history here

in Leicestershire – as the tallest structure in the county now generates clean, renewable energy.

“We’re a responsible company and we already generate almost a quarter of our energy from renewable sources, including crop digestion, water and sewage gas power. The wind turbines now add to this and will hopefully see us generating a third of our energy from renewable sources by 2015. We’ve thought carefully about the resources that we have as a company. Before we installed any of the wind turbines, we carried out wind tests at 5,000 different sites – from that number, less than ten proved to be suitable to install large wind turbines.

“As well as reducing our carbon footprint, by generating more renewable energy we help to protect our customers from future energy price rises. The renewable energy we produce today means that our power bill is reduced and this helps us to make sure that our customers continue to have the lowest combined household water and sewerage bills in England and Wales.”

He added: “We hope that the local communities welcome the wind turbines as their neighbours. We understand that some people find them beautiful and some people don’t. We’ve done all we can to help residents understand the reasons why they’ve been constructed and the benefits they’ll bring.”

“Severn Trent Water has donated more than £100,000 to benefit local community organisations and schools in the four areas that the turbines have been constructed. As part of this the Rothley Centre is having solar panels installed to help reduce its power bills, and improvements have been made to the village hall in Wanlip.

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Longslade appoints Lions’ birthday bash new leader ROTHLEY AND Soar Valley Lions marked their 37th anniversary with a celebration at Birstall Golf Club.

LONGSLADE COLLEGE has a new acting principal after the departure of Mrs Kirstie Black.

Trust will become operational. It will be Mrs Black was appointed interim led by Beauchamp College and will inprincipal in April 2013, on secondment from Melton Vale Post 16 Centre, part of clude all Birstall’s schools, although Longslade can not join the trust until the Belvoir Melton Academy Trust Ofsted remove it from special measures.

(BMAT).

It is not expected that this In March Longslade’s govwill happen before sumernors agreed that it was an mer 2014. appropriate time for Mrs Once Longslade has Black to return to BMAT. Vice joined the trust as a sponPrincipal Mr Jason Smith has sored academy, the planbeen appointed acting princining for merging Stonehill pal. and Longslade into one Chair of Governors Mr 11-19 school, announced Tony Stott said: “In her time in January 2014 can begin. in post Mrs Black shared our Acting principal Jason passion for Longslade and Smith said: “I feel priviimproving the education that leged and humbled to be Pic: Acting Principal all its students received. She Jason Smith leading Longslade Commudemonstrated leadership, drive, energy and enthusiasm in bringing nity College. We are ambitious for the future, committed to improving rapidly about changes in the College at a diffiand we believe that every student can cult time. Governors would like to place achieve excellence.” on record their thanks for all the work that Mrs Black undertook at Longslade in helping to improve the College. We wish her well for her future career.”

He added: “The work of improving teaching and learning and raising the achievement of all students continues.

The HMI will carry out his next monitoring visit in the summer term when we are determined to demonstrate that we continue to improve and aspire for the students to achieve well. The college will be led by Mr Jason Smith, Vice Principal, who will be Acting Principal with A BEGINNERS running prosupport from Mr Hugh Howe, Beaugramme in the village has champ’s Principal and his team as the National Support School prior to sponbeen so successful organsorship.” isers have said they will In April the Lionheart Multi-Academy

Representatives of some of the Lions favourite, local charities were invited to receive donations in support of their work.

Jennifer Leach of Rainbows was presented with a cheque for £1000, Christian Weikeret-Picker £2500 for LOROS, Paul Bott £1500 for VISTA and Russell Brickett £1000 for Wishes4Kids.

Lion Ann Stafford also collected a cheque for £250 for Macmillan Cancer Care, which is the chosen charity of the wife of Lion John Kyte, the District Governor.

Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland air Ambulance had received £1250 earlier in the month as part of a Zone project and this sum would be added to by other Lions Clubs in the Zone.

Vice District Governor Lion Paul Stafford took the opportunity to congratulate Lion John Simmons on his 30 years service as a Lion and Lions Nish Bathia and Norma Grimes on 20 years service.

The presentation formalities over, the dance floor was cleared and Lions and their guests danced to the musical talents of Jackie Lee. Pic: 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Paul Stafford and Rothley & Soar Valley Lions’ President Ruth

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Some spaces available in the beginners class at 4.30pm. All classes can lead to stagework, medals and examinations.

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Organiser Dave Snutch said: “It has been hugely successful and no-one wants it to stop at the end of 10 weeks. As a result we are not going to! A second course is going to run back to back with the first.”

The ten week programme aims to give complete beginners the chance to try running in a group, led by qualified leaders from Birstall Running Club.

Dave said: “There have been over 50 people turn up at one point or another during the programme – most are Birstall residents. Two have already progressed to running with clubs and four have taken part in park runs.

“Seeing these folk develop has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have had the pleasure of being involved with.”

The free 30 minute sessions are run on Wednesdays at 7pm from the car park of Birstall Royal British Legion on Front Street.

“We are on safe routes only and advice and encouragement is freely given. Come on down and be amazed at what you can achieve and its completely free!” said Dave.

For more details contact Dave Snutch 07834 140354. david.snutch@sja.org.uk

Boogie Bods nominated THE BIRSTALL organisers of music and movement sessions for children under five have been nominated for a national award.

Boogie Bods Music & Movement, based on Kevin Wood Close, are one of only two nominations in Leicestershire for the What’s On 4 Junior awards, 2014.

Heidi Bruce from Boogie Bods said: “We’re very excited to have reached the voting stage and would like to thank everyone who has helped us get this far.”

Boogie Bods’ sessions introduce music and rhythm to babies and toddlers through singing and play activities.

The winners of the What’s On 4 Junior awards will be announced in June.

The competition is now in its eighth year - in 2013 there were 80,000 votes cast and 6000 nominations. www.boogiebods.co.uk

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Garden inspires club members OUR MARCH speaker was Caroline Tate, the nursery manager of Coton Manor Gardens.

Her photos and commentary of life at Coton Manor took us on a journey through the seasons and the decades of this lovely garden that is a popular visiting place for Leicestershire garden lovers.

The gardens are open for six months in the year from the spring time displays of hellebores and blue bells, through the rich varieties of summer flowering borders, and into autumn displays.

Caroline made the point that the garden at Coton had evolved over many years. Because gardening at Coton is on a large scale, they work hard at colour combinations and succession. They also use repeat planting in long borders as a technique.

This illustrated talk by Caroline was very well received. Caroline had an enthusiasm and passion for Coton and a manner and style that members warmed to.

Our April speaker, Geoff Smith, took us ‘Behind the Scenes at the Chelsea Flower Show. Geoff grows prize winning fuchsia and has exhibited at Chelsea for almost 30 years.

The Show is staged on the site of the Royal Chelsea Hospital (home to the Chelsea Pensioners).

The Hospital is situated in a 14 acre municipal park, open to dog walkers, jog-

gers, children’s play area, and tennis courts.

For six weeks of the year the park is closed and heavy security is put in place.

The tennis courts, play areas, and much of the grass is removed. Water and power is supplied to the park. The show gardens, developed all over the country are then transported to the park. The park is then transformed into the Chelsea Flower Show. Many big companies sponsor show gardens and spend huge sums of money for the exposure the Show provides.

Geoff showed a variety of ‘before’ and ‘after’ photographs showing an area of the park before Chelsea and then the finished garden.

Geoff had a relaxed and humorous manner and the talk was entertaining and informative.

The gardening club meets in the Thurcaston and Cropston Memorial Hall Whether an experienced gardener or an enthusiastic beginner we are

sure you will something of interest in this year’s programme. New members are made most welcome. The membership fee is £12 for the year (pro-rota) or £3 per meeting. And, if you would like to come as a visitor and then you decide to join, your visitor fee will be refunded! So, if you are interested in gardening - come and give the club a try.

The next club events are: Wed June 11: Evening visit to “Barracca”, Earl Shilton. A 1-acre garden with lots of different areas, large borders, patio area and a utility garden.

Adm. £3 incl. refreshments Sat July 26: Tatton Park Flower Show £30 each - includes coach & entry to the showground. A few tickets still available For more information, please call Dave Haddon on (0116) 235 9758 From Thurcaston and Cropston Gardening Club

Pics: (top) the recently created herb garden at Coton & a view of Coton Manor and the area that was once the rose garden

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Planning P/14/0584/2: Land adj 112 Town Green Street, Rothley – erection of 6 dwellings and alterations to access P/14/0561/2: 40 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley – erection of two-storey extension to side of dwelling P/14/0535/2: 31 Swithland Lane Rothley – erection of two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear of dwelling P/14/0389/2: 6 Merlin Close, Rothley – erection of two storey extension to rear of dwelling P/14/0467/2: 14 Anthony Street, Rothley – erection of dormer and single storey extensions to rear of dwelling P/14/0334/2: 158 Swithland Lane, Rothley – erection of single and two storey extensions to side and rear of dwelling P/14/0311/2: The Old Cottage, 94 Station Rd, Cropston – erection of extensions and alterations to dwelling, detached garage and fence and gate to front of dwelling P/14/0550/2: 86 Station Road, Cropston – erection of first floor extension to dwelling P/14/0431/2: 249 Station Road, Cropston – alterations and extensions to care home to provide 15 additional bedrooms, dining and living space, additional parking and other ancillary facilities P/14/0466/2: 16 Anthony Street, Rothley – erection of single storey extension to rear of dwelling P/14/0388/2: 9 Anthony Street, Rothley – erection of two outbuildings P/14/0316/2: 84 Town Green Street, Rothley – re-rending of exterior walls of dwelling, install bathroom at first floor, replace external rainwater goods, re-render chimney and window boxes to front elevation of dwelling (Listed Building Consent) P/14/0313/2: 71 Swithland Lane, Rothley – creation of additional access and erection of electric gates P/14/0368/2: Land at Swithland Lane, Rothley – site for residential development for up to 5 dwellings P/14/0333/2: 76 Swithland Lane, Rothley – erection of extension to detached garage P/14/0323/2: 14 Woodgate, Rothley – variation of condition 2 to application P/13/2409/2 to allowing opening from 08.00 till 21.00 Monday - Saturday

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