Rothley Post (108) Sept 2014

THE ROTHLEY POST YOUR FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

SEP/OCT 2014

www.birstallpost.co.uk

No. 108

200 new homes PROPOSALS FOR up to 200 dwellings in Rothley on a plot of land next to Westfield Lane and Templar Way have been announced by David Wilson Homes Documents submitted to Charnwood Borough Council show the proposal Continued on page 2

DAVE HUTCHINGS GENERAL BUILDING & HOME REPAIRS

Brickwork • Patios Re-pointing Tiling • Plaster Patching • Fencing etc No job too small Friendly Reliable Service Free Quotations • Fully Insured

Pic: the new gate on Anthony Street into Bunney’s field: l-r) Maxine Court, Monica Bunney, Ann Harmer, Rose Squire, Joan Widdowson & John Harmer

New gate at Bunney’s field entrance A GATE decorated with a rabbit motif has been installed at Bunney’s Field, Rothley.

Correction THE ARTICLE, Plans For Extra Primary Places, published in the July 2014 Birstall Post, contained a suggestion that developers Jelson had "wriggled their way out of" their obligations in respect of the Section 106 Agreement in relation to the provision of a combined primary school/recreation centre at Hallam Fields.

The Birstall Post wishes to clarify that there has never been any requirement that Jelson construct these facilities at Hallam Fields and that therefore the article incorrectly gave the impression that Jelson had shirked their responsibilities. The delivery of the primary school/recreation centre is a County Council obligation.

The County Council have resolved that it is no longer appropriate to provide a new primary school and instead to negotiate an appropriate contribution with Jelson towards the provision of primary school places at an existing primary school. Those negotiations on the level of contribution, and the form of the alternative recreation provision, are not yet complete.

The Birstall Post apologises for not contacting Jelson for comment before the publication of the article, and for any possible damage caused by its publication.

The wrought iron gate, made by Kevin Harrison from Stowfledge Engineering in Sileby, was paid for from the remaining funds of the local VE/VJ committee.

Bunney’s Field is named after Ken Bunney (pictured below) who kept it as

bought by the Harry Hames Cottage charity on behalf of Rothley Parish Continued on page 2

Tel: 0116 260 7716 Mob: 07770 785400 Email: dave@dave-hutchings.com Website: www.dave-hutchings.com

LANCASTER LANDSCAPES BLOCK PAVING SPECIALISTS

Drives • Patios • Paths Garden Design Crazy Paving Slabbing Fencing Lawns Cut Hedges Cut Turfing

Slabs & Walls Cleaned

07979 851976

Midland Window Installations

a smallholding with pigs, sheep and hens and lots of old farm machinery.

Ken died 20 years ago and the field was

Business & Personal IT Services

Some of the services we provide are:

Business

Personal

Server Support Solution Design Project Services On-site Support Remote Support Improve Data Quality

Start up issues Laptop Repair Virus Removal Hardware Repairs Computer Crash Broadband/Wireless Setup

Call for a FREE No Obligation Quote No job too small!

Tel: 0782 542 1763 Email: info@charnwooditsolutions.com Website: www.charnwooditsolutions.com

Specialist in PVC-U Windows, Doors, & Conservatories 29-33 Thurcaston Rd, Leicester LE4 5PG Tel:

2676167

ROOFLINE PRODUCTS INCLUDING GUTTERING

THE ROTHLEY POST 2 Continued from page 1

SEP 2014

Site of proposed development

MI LL

RW LA MP

WE

AY

Proposed development site

E LAN LD E I F ST

ments to natalie.buckley@bidwells.co.uk or phone 01908 202190.

Planning reference P/14/1674/2

MOT

Gate continued from page 1 Council for the whole village.

Ken’s widow Monica was present at a special opening event in August. She said: “I think it is beautiful.” Looking back on running the smallholding with Ken she said: “It was hard work but I enjoyed it, I loved everything about it.”

Bunney’s Field has benefited over the last few years from the hard work of local volunteers Steve Mitchell, Marion Vincent and Anita Armstrong which has seen ditches cleared, fences laid and fruit trees plants.

LA NE

TE

comprises • up to 200 dwellings comprising mainly two storey houses • an area of publicly accessible open space • up to 30% of the dwellings are to be affordable housing • creation of one new vehicular access off Westfield Lane • new pedestrian connections • structural landscaping • surface water drainage and on-site attenuation pond • foul water drainage • internal estate roads and car parking The site is 18.24 hectares and is currently used for agricultural purposes A public exhibition of the proposals

by David Wilson Homes will be held at the Rothley Centre on September 16 from 3-7pm. If you are unable to attend the exhibition you can send your com-

VEHICLE TESTING STATION

TESTING

PETROLS • DIESELS MOTORCYCLES CROPSTON GARAGE 37 - 39 Station Road Cropston, Leicester 0116 2362363

MULTI FUEL STOVES LOG BURNERS ELECTRIC/GAS FIRES

50 homes planned for Thurcaston PLANS FOR 50 new homes, a community centre and a park on land off Mill Road, Thurcaston have been submitted to Charnwood Borough Council.

The application has been made by the landowner, the Thurcaston Park Trust.

The site is 7.98 hectares and is currently arable land. A development of 50 new homes would represent a growth of 6% in the number of homes in the parish.

The planning application states: • the community building would include a pre-school facility and have a 50 space car park • the park area would be suitable for a village fete and include a small children’s play area • the housing would be a mix of 2,3,4 and 5 bedroom homes • there will be no apartments • 30% affordable housing will be provided or contributions made towards community facilities • access will be from Mill Road. The

R.E. MILLS SERVICING, MOT & CLASSIC CAR SPECIALIST MOT

existing farm access will be closed Objections to the plans are being submitted by many local residents. Comments include: • over development • loss of farm land • loss of privacy • loss of local character and village identity • unsustainable pressure on local infrastructure and facilities • will increase the flood risk and traffic on the roads • impact on wildlife • loss of green open space • increase in air pollution and congestion • the access point from Mill Road is not suitable At the August meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council the Council agreed to object in principle to the plans and to consider preparing a more detailed objection at the next meeting.

The planning application reference is P/14/1308/2. Comments can be made until September 25, 2014. You can view the application and make comments on the planning section of Charnwood Borough Council’s website

TESTING

FIREPLACES INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES FREE HOME SURVEY

MDW FIREPLACES 2a WANLIP AVENUE BIRSTALL LEICESTER LE4 4JP 01162 676601

www.mdwfireplaces.co.uk

The next issue of VEHICLE TESTING STATION

Servicing & Repairs to all makes & models MOTs • Bodywork Electronic Diagnosis Leaded 4*

RE Mills Motor Engineer

THE ROTHLEY POST will be published on Nov 8 The copy deadline is Oct 24

REGULAR YOGA CLASSES restart in the following two locations:

MOUNTSORREL: Memorial Hall on Tues 16th Sept 2014 from 7-9pm WOODHOUSE EAVES: St. Paul's School & Community Centre, Meadow Road on Wed 17th Sept 2014 from 7-9pm.

These classes are aimed at enabling you to incorporating Yoga into your everyday life and are facilitated by a teacher holding qualifications in both Yoga and the teaching of adults. Both of these classes are suitable for all levels of ability, this includes people who have not practised yoga before, and you can join these classes at any time in the programme.

34-36 Town Green St Rothley LE7 7NU

0116 2302295

Come and join in, learn a new skill and enjoy the process. For more information either email mhardysmith@o2.co.uk or phone me on 0116 2302 402 or 0780 2728871 My name is Moira

THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

3

Mile run in memory of Rothley teenager FAMILIES and young children turned out in force for the inaugural Joe's Jog, a mile-long fun run in Rothley, in memory of 14-yearold Joe Humphries.

The jog, which was held prior to the recent Rothley 10k (on June 17), helped to raise funds for local charities including the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT), which was set up to raise awareness of sudden heart deaths.

Joe fell victim to SADS – sudden arrhythmic death syndrome – whilst out on a training run in his home village of Rothley in October 2012.

The family fun run gave families and younger children the chance to be part of the Rothley 10k evening, as well as raising money for good causes. More than 70 runners took part, including JHMT patron and rugby legend Martin Johnson, who ran with his family.

Steve Humphries, chair of JHMT, said: “We were really touched to see so many people joining together to create such a lovely atmosphere and a real feeling of community spirit. After we decided to stage the fun run, it all gathered pace, with lots of families telling us how glad they were to be part of something that allowed them to show their support for the village’s established 10k race.

“We only had about two weeks to promote the event across the community, so the turnout and the support we had has been fantastic.

“Our sincere thanks go to the army of volunteers who helped us with everything from putting up posters and taking photographs on the night to handing out water, marshalling and registering runners. Hopefully, this has paved the way to establish a very special family fun run in Rothley village, in memory of Joe, for many more years to come.”

ALL TYPES OF DOMESTIC & INDUSTRIAL WORK

Extra Points Alarms Rewiring Security Lighting Electrical Testing Part P Registered

Control Electrics Ltd Lodgewood Ave, Birstall, Leicester

Chris Weikert Picker, Rothley 10k race organiser, said: “We were delighted to see this addition to the wellestablished Mattioli Rothley 10k race.

The people of Rothley and beyond have always been so generous with their time and so committed to raising funds for the charities the race

ALARMS Established 25 years

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL BURGLAR ALARMS CCTV • Access Control • Fire Alarms Data Cabling • Nurse Call Systems UKAS Accredited • SSAIB Approved Installer

Please Phone for a NO OBLIGATION QUOTE ALL WORK GUARANTEED & CERTIFIED 375 Loughborough Rd, Birstall

Tel: 0116 2682910

0116 267 3737

FREE ESTIMATES

Mob: 0785 066 2323

supports.

“With the new fun run preceding the main race, they are now extending that generous spirit to raise funds for another worthy local cause, and remembering Joe in the process. We hope Joe’s Jog will grow in numbers over future years.”

Funds raised for JHMT by the fun runners are still coming in, but the success of the event means organisers are determined it will return next year.

First over the finish line were 12-year-old Cameron HarrisonWhite in 6 mins 38, 11-year-old Ryan Elston in 6 mins 44 and 13-year-old Charlie Jagger in 6 mins 46.

The JHMT also runs Joe’s Mini

HeartStart 4 Sports, a training programme that shares vital life-saving skills with local sports clubs. And it has just launched the Inspire Awards, an awards scheme to help young people by offering them small grants or mentoring to fulfill their potential in the fields of music, sports, creativity or entrepreneurship.

To find out more about the Trust’s varied work, to get involved, or to learn how to apply for the Inspire Awards or Mini HeartStart training for your club, visit www.jhmt.org.uk (ends) Pics: (top) runners on the starting line; (far left, l-r) runners Anabella Jagger, Abigail Cook, Serena Cook and Charlie Jagger (at the back); (left) runner Millie Sleath

4

THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

5

Visitors enjoy open gardens CLOUDY SKIES and intermittent showers didn’t keep away the garden lovers visiting the Thurcaston and Cropston Open Gardens on the last weekend in June.

18 gardeners opened their garden gates to over 300 visitors who braved the showers to admire and explore different gardens. For some garden owners this is becoming an annual event with visitors coming back year after year to see how gardens have changed, projects progressed, new planting and flowers in bloom.

Pic: James & Elaine Clooney in their garden

For those gardeners opening for the first time, they enjoyed the admiring comments, the appreciation, and interest in their hard work.

There were times when the umbrellas rivalled the blooms in number if not in colour, but the rain didn’t keep people away.

The event raised £1400 which will be presented to LOROS at the traditional gardeners’ thank you event in July.

Spokeswoman Linda Bennett said: “Have you got an interesting garden?

Visitors like the variety of our open garden event. Large, small, tidy, ‘relaxed’ neat or more informal, there’s a space for your garden in next year’s event.

Book the date now, end of June 2015.

Why not have a look at our website for further inspiration www.tcog.org.uk” Pic: (below left) Adrian Walker from LOROS receives a cheque from Annie Law

6

THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

Prize winning show garden impresses judges A ROTHLEY nursery has won a prestigious medal at a show in Birmingham.

Garden Creation Services and Brooklea Nursery are celebrating after their show garden won a prestigious RHS Silver-Gilt medal at Gardeners' World Live at the Birmingham NEC. Designed and constructed by Nathan Proud and Faye Ellard, the Birmingham Border entry 'Birmingham: Calm & Chaos' gained high praise from the RHS judging panel who

described the overall impact of soft and hard landscaping as “phenomenal and exciting”.

Extremely popular with show visitors, the display contained innovative vertical

timber structures with metal lined openings that at certain points created a reflective window amongst the calm and chaotic planting.

Proprietor Nathan Proud said: “I am very pleased with the result and proud of my in-house team who grew the plants and created the whole design.”

Pic: Nathan Proud and Faye Ellard

Parish Council notes A FULL meeting of Rothley Parish Council was held on July 14.

It was agreed to take on responsibility for cutting grass verges within the built up area of the parish (30/40mph zone). Leicestershire County Council will pay for the equivalent of five cuts per year.

Following a meeting with County Council officers it was decided to provide new posts around Town Green, sited on the kerb edge to prevent car parking, and to remove the concrete posts and chains. Further areas where posts may be installed to control parking will be considered.

A full meeting of Rothley Parish Council was held on August 18.

It was reported that the West Cross Lane development would be considered

by Charnwood’s planning committee on September 11. It is likely to be recommended due to the lack of a five year housing supply in the Borough.

Although within the parish of Rothley, Mountsorrel Parish Council have submitted a detailed document requesting developer contributions towards a new Memorial Hall, play area and improvements to the GP surgery.

Rothley Parish Council objected to the development, but requested £500,000 from the developers if permission is granted, towards a new Rothley Centre, car parking and medical facilities.

A resident complained about the poor condition of the landscaping around the Avalon development on Loughborough Road. The Borough Council and the developer have been contacted about the issue.

The Parish Council has asked a contractor to provide an estimate for the cleaning and restoration of the War Memorial.

It was reported that David Wilson Homes have advised the Parish Council they are actively exploring building homes on an area bounded by The Ridings and Westfield Lane and have sought the Parish Council’s views on the impact on the community infrastructure.

The number of homes has not been provided but is thought to be in the region of 150. The developer has arranged a public exhibition of its plans in the Rothley Centre on September 16.

It was noted that government legislation now permits the filming/audio recording of council meetings by the public.

THE ANNUAL Parish Council meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on May 15.

Cllr Richard Younie was elected chairman and Cllr William Green was elected vice chairman.

In public session, a member of the public spoke about recording and filming of council meetings The Council received reporting from the Parish Community Spedwatch volunteers.

A parishioner has reported that a

possible scattering of ashes had taken place at Cropston reservoir. Coping stones had been removed from the wall to gain access. Trinkets and garlands had been left at the site. The Police have been informed, they will contact Severn Trent.

A full meeting of Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council was held on June 19, A representative from Community Heartbeat gave a presentation about outdoor defibrillators and associated training sessions.

The postbox set in the wall of a property on Anstey Lane is leaning together with the wall. It was agreed to contact the property owner.

The Council agreed to purchase a defibrillator at a cost of £1995. It will be located either at the Wheatsheaf Inn or at the Memorial Hall.

The Parish noticeboard outside the Memorial Hall is to be replaced.

Traffic speeds checked LOCAL VOLUNTEERS have been monitoring traffic speeds in Thurcaston and Cropston.

The Community Speed Watch volunteers have been trained and with the support of the Police have been measuring vehicle speeds using speed detection devices.

In Cropston, six volunteers carried out monitoring on 15 separate days, mornings and evenings.

They found: • 22 vehicles (3.8%) were travelling in excess of 47 mph in a 30 mph zone • 196 vehicles (34%) were travelling between 40-46mph in a 30mph zone • 27 vehicles were travelling at or in excess of 50mph • the highest recorded speed was 60mph in a 40mph zone The checks were conducted on Station Road, Anstey Lane and Leicester Road. As a result of the number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit on Station Road the Police have carried out two enforcement days on July 15 and 23. They issued formal cautions and fixed penalty tickets on both days In Thurcaston, monitoring revealed the average speed on Anstey Lane (30mph zone) was 37.8mph zone), on Leicester Road (30mph zone) 39.4mph and on Mill Road (30mph zone) 40.7mph.

James Clooney, Cropston Co-ordinator, said: “There will be further monitoring in September and October.

The aim of the scheme is to raise motorists awareness of the dangers of speeding in a built up area and to make the roads a little safer than they are at present.”

THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

7

After school club “outstanding” Parks A ROTHLEY after school club is celebrating after being rated as outstanding by Ofsted.

‘School’s Out’ is run by Claire Parker – it started in 2009, runs from Rothley Baptist Church and provides care for all primary school aged children (4-11) with pick up and drop off to Rothley school.

Claire said: “Me and my team have worked really hard over the last five years to make the club successful and so it was great recognition for our efforts when Ofsted rated us as outstanding in May this year.”

Ofsted reported stated: “A calm and caring atmosphere creates a positive learning environment for all where children are highly valued as individuals.

This supports extremely close bonds between children and practitioners and provides a strong base for children to develop their independence and explore.

As a result, children feel confident to establish close relationships with new people. In addition, parents acknowledge and appreciate the warm welcome and ongoing support that they receive.”

Claire said: “I opened the club myself in 2009, following recognition that many working parents were struggling to find childcare in Rothley, to support working hours outside of the normal school day.

My main intention was to provide a safe and happy environment for children to play and be cared for until their parents finished work. I started with just a handful of children and it very soon became a busy and thriving group. I now also run play schemes at Rothley primary school during the summer holidays.”

School’s Out also run a breakfast club at the Old School rooms, every morning from 7.45am www.schoolsout-rothley.co.uk

Green flag WATERMEAD COUNTRY Park has retained its Green Flag status, along with Beacon Hill and Market Bosworth country parks.

The awards, announced by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognise and reward the best parks and green spaces across the county. This year a record 1,476 parks across the country will fly the green flag.

Blake Pain, the County Council’s Cabinet member for country parks, said: “The green flag is a sign to the public that the spaces are maintained to the highest possible standards and that they have excellent facilities, so it’s great news that all three of our country parks have been recognised in this way.”

Bargain baby items for sale A NEW shop selling new and nearly new baby equipment has opened at Greenacres.

Run by the Leicestershire Charity ADAPT Prembabies, the shop, located on The Sidings near to the Birstall GCR station, has been set up on a three month trial basis to help raise

funds for the group.

‘ADAPT’ Prembabies is completely self funding so having this new shop is really helping to raise the much needed money for us to be able to continue “ said a spokeswoman.

“We hope you will all pop by to say hello and pick up a bargain or two!”

ADAPT Prembabies supports parents and families of premature and poorly babies.

AMAZING RESULTS!!

The shop is open most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 3pm but to ensure it is open, before you leave home check on www.facebook.com/ADAPT/Prembaby.

For more information, or to donate unwanted baby items, contact Lindsay Rajczyk on lindsay@prembabies.co.uk, www.prembabies.co.uk

What our customers are saying on Checkatrade:

…from people you can trust “Very thorough, methodical and excellent. All aspects discussed.”

Specialists in cleaning:

“Professional, great pricing and very friendly.”

Upvc • Solar panels Conservatories •Cladding Gutter clearance • Windows Driveways • Caravans

visit our website & see for yourself

www.plasticfantastic.info

0116 2106421

0776 2277444

Latest technology used • 100s of satisfied customers • Commercial and Domestic

“They did exactly what they said they would do and very happy with their work.”

“I was very impressed he was absolutely fantastic, it looked brand new”

SPECIAL OFFER! Free window clean with every service in Sept 2014

FREE

WINDO W CLEA N

8

THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

Noticeboard all details printed free The Big Voices are in Town!

Wednesday Sept 10 By special arrangement with the Rothley & District Royal British Legion the

Coalville Male Voice Choir is putting on a choral performance in aid of the Poppy Appeal.

A full choral programme will include the following pieces: With a voice of Singing, Mansions of the Lord, American Triology, Speed your Journey, Stout Hearted Men, Bobby Shaftoe, Walk Away, You Raise Me Up, 76 Trombones, Let it be Me, The Rose

YOUR SAY...

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

Music making The 663 Ensemble, now in its 45th year, would be pleased to hear from any ex Leics. County School of Music or Leicestershire Arts violinists that would like to join us for an afternoon of music making on a monthly basis. We would also welcome a trombonist. Please ring 0116 2673558 for more details.

Cynthia Coltman.

Bats When the alterations [to the Rothley Court hotel] were being carried out in January this year, the planning schedule included repairs to the two turrets on the road side and the removal of trees growing in the wall. Also to be addressed was the dampness in the Chapel.

I understand that these issues were not acted upon due to colonies of bats occupying those places. Apparently the bats vacate in September and so hopefully we will see the work completed then.

Along with others who grew up in Rothley, I remember the Temple when it was a private house and long to see it restored to its former glory.

Brenda Sutherland Rothley HeritageTrust

The event will take place at the Rothley Centre on Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley. Doors will open at 7pm pm for a 7.30pm start. Tea and Coffee will be served at the interval.

Tickets are £8.50 pp and will include refreshments. To assist with numbers you should book by calling Mr John Leake on 0116 230 3858.

etery in their 10th Anniversary Celebration Refreshments Available All Are Welcome www.heritageopendays.org.uk www.friendsofbelgravecemetery.o rg.uk

Ladies Circle

organised by Derek Farr will be held at 7.30 p.m on Thursdays September 4, October 2 and November 6 in the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley. Admission £2. All players welcome

Howe Lane, Rothley Tuesday 2.30pm Ladies Circle will be re-opening on Tuesday 9th September 2014.

Joining fee for the year £5 and £1 each time you come for information please phone Pam Floyd on 01162374111 September Tuesday 9th Friendly and Joining Tuesday 23rd Harvest ,By the Rev. Dave Warnock October Tuesday 7th Long Clawson cheese farm :speaker Deborah Spencer Saturday 11th Coffee Morning: charity Make A Wish {please support} Tuesday 21st Roberts Travel: speaker Sarah Crowston November Tuesday 4th Magic of the Ballroom: speaker Joyce Godfrey Belgrave Cemetery Situated near Red Hill Island (A563)

Heritage Open Day Sunday September 14, 10am-3pm Commemorating 100th anniversary of WW1 Follow a self-conducted guided walk of WW1 soldier’s graves Also Join the Friends of Belgrave Cem-

Woodcock Farm Shop Woodchip Mulch, Topsoil & Compost:

Fresh Fruit & Veg Local Honey & Preserves incl Marmalade & Chutney

we can deliver bulk loads of these items, call or visit for further details

DIY Liveries, Menage for Hire

Horse & Pony Feeds, Goat Feeds, Poultry Feeds, RabbitFood, TOP QUALITY HAY Straw & Shavings ORNAMENTAL TREES

Charity Whist Drives

Birstall Birdwatching Club Tuesday October 14 Chile - South to North by Pam Darby Pam will take us on a journey from the soaring mountains of Patagonia in the south to the arid Atacama desert in the north.

Chile is a long, thin country with very varied habitats and a rich abundance of wildlife. So please come along and let Pam share her experience of this wonderful country.

Meetings are at The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley Visitors are most welcome £2 Free parking on site and easy access Further information from Ken Goodrich 0116 2674813 Friday Night

Sing Along with MOZZA St Margaret's Coop Bowls Club,

Tea Dance Ballroom, Sequence and Latin Friday 19th September 3.30 5.30pm £3 on the door includes refreshments Birstall Village Hall Birstall Road Leicester LE4 4DH Come along for a great afternoon of dancing, socialising and excellent company and some good music.

All welcome.

Autumn Fair on Sat October 25 at The Rothley Centre.

Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley.

10am till 12 noon. Admission 50 p.

Rt Hon Stephen Dorrell MP will be attending.

Raffle, Tombola, Books, Produce Stalls, Cakes, Games, Vegetables & Games.

Rothley Parish Church Three services every Sunday 9.00am, 10.30am, 6.00pm All ages welcome, bring a friend www.rothleychurch.org.uk Facebook @ rothley parish church

Cleaned & Gleaming Ltd are expanding into your area We leave everything “Cleaned & Gleaming”…

Manure,

Home Grown NEW Potatoes Wilja Desiree Marfona Maris-Bard

The next in the series of

Birstall Road Maurice Taylor sings all the old classics, Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Michael Buble.

Come and join us for a good nights entertainment. Relax and have a drink in warm surroundings.

Fridays 5 and 26 September and 10 October.

Starts 7:30. Entrance free.

And lots more!

LOUGHBOROUGH RD, ROTHLEY Tel (0116) 230 2215 James 07802 915559 Fred 0797 7014606 OPENING TIMES Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm Sat 9am to 5.30pm Sun 9.30am to 5pm Please note these times may change during public holidays. Ring us for details.

www.thebestof.co.uk/loughborough

• Responsible • Reliable • Professional We supply all our own cleaning products unless you have favourites that you prefer us to use Cleaned & Gleaming Ltd leave your home or offices cleaned & gleaming: floors/windows/doors/blinds & mirrors all cleaned to the highest standard

We are willing to clean “as much or as little as you like” We will change beds!

Nothing nicer than a clean fresh bed

We can load/unload your dishwasher

Our services also include skirting boards/lights & light switches Fully insured UK registered company employing local staff

For a free no-obligation quote please call:

0791 907 5795 www.cleanedandgleaming.co.uk

THE ROTHLEY POST

Film Presentations

Soar Valley Artists

Coffee Shop

From Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council “Saving Mr Banks” Friday September 11(125 mins).

This film was nominated for a BAFTA as best outstanding British film. P.L.Travers (Emma Thompson), wrote a series of books about Mary Poppins but for twenty years she refused to grant filming rights to Walt Disney,(Tom Hanks). The latter eventually gave interesting concessions to the author, making possible the wonderful film "Mary Poppins". "Saving Mr Banks" is an elegant and witty story.

“Mandela - Long Walk to Freedom” Friday Oct 17 (139 mins) Starring Naomie Harris and Idris Elba, this film, is drawn from the memoirs of the South African statesman, Nelson Mandela. It stretches from his childhood to his almost unbelievable inauguration. It delves into the complex politics as well as difficult relationships within his family. Elba brings out the courageous determination of Mandela and his charismatic personality.

“The Monuments Men” Friday November 14 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. Advanced tickets can be purchased via the parish office - 0116 236 7626 or at the door.

12th Annual Exhibition The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley Sat & Sun, Oct 11/12, 10am-5pm Come and enjoy our display of paintings as well as coffee

Rothley Methodist, Howe Lane Every Tuesday morning, 1011.30am Come rain or shine Now open : Book exchange Everyone welcome Tea, coffee, biscuits, toasted tea cake Proceeds for the Methodist Church

Want to try running?

It is much easier to run with a supportive group than on your own.

Wreake Runners are starting a new Beginners Group for both men and women. This is a ten week course starting on Tuesday September 2 at 7pm meeting at the Hub, Roundhill College, Thurmaston. The price for the course is £15 and the aim is to progress complete beginners to being able to run 30 minutes continuously (using a walk/run programme) For more information or to book a place please contact Lyndsey 07789 634722, Helen 07791 707080 or Scott 07828 674061

Concert Charnwood Orchestra Saturday September 27 at 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Barrow Haydn: Symphony 67 Bach: Concerto for the violins Schubert: Overture D470 Mozart: Symphony 36 ‘Linz’ £10, conc £9, children U16 £3 0771 281 53117 judithrodgers155@gmail.com

Bradgate Sewing Circle

Open Day Tuesday September 30 from 10am to 12.30pm at the Rothley Centre, Rothley View an exhibition of work and see the Sewing Circle at work £1 admission includes raffle ticket Proceeds to the British Heart Foundation There will also be a separate raffle for a beautiful handmade quilt, proceeds to Cancer Research UK Refreshments available •••

Vintage Fashion Market Sunday Sep 21 10.30-4.30pm City Rooms, Hotel St, Leicester Vintage traders, live music, afternoon tea, beauty parlour

Auction of Promises & Gifts Saturday Sep 13, 7.30pm Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall Charnwood Branch of Cancer Research UK Celebrating 50 years of fundraising Entrance free, £1 for programme and bidding number Do come and join us for a fun evening

Charity Bridge Drive organised by Loughborough Lions Club will be held at the Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley on Wednesday November 5, 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

Modern History Talk

by Dr Michael Lynch, University of Leicester ‘The EU – Glittering Success or Dismal Failure?”

Tuesday October 21, 7-9.30pm Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane Tickets £5 Call Norman Pratt 0116 2375254 to book your ticket then pay on the door

The next issue of

THE ROTHLEY POST will be published on Nov 8 The copy deadline is Oct 24

ROTHLEY’S PREMIER TREE SERVICE Just like the rest of your property, have you considered your trees require a little maintenance from time to time?

SEP 2014

WEA courses Draw, Paint and Print This course will look at working in a variety of drawing and painting media and serves as an introduction to basic printing techniques. The course is suitable for returning learners wishing to try something new whilst expanding their knowledge and understanding of the language of art. Beginners are also welcome. Teaching is supported by examples of artists’ work, demonstrations and group discussions.

Tutor: Jo Sheppard. Fee £84.70, discounted: £76.25 (not available to the retired) or Free Venue: The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley LE7 7PR Date: Monday 1–3pm, 11 meetings from 15th September 2014 In Tune With the Times Satire and social history in musicals and operettas. We will examine the history of 19th century France through Les Miserables, Orpheus in the Underworld, Phantom of the Opera and The Merry Widow; racial tensions in America as depicted in Showboat, West Side Story and South Pacific; Hollywood film musicals of the 1930’s and how they adapted to the notorious Production Code; the decadence of Weimar Germany in The Threepenny Opera and Cabaret; the real story of The Sound of Music’s von Trapp family; changing views of the First World War as reflected in Oh! What a Lovely War. Tutor: David Price Fee £52.00, discounted: £46.80 (not available to the retired) or Free Venue: The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley LE7 7PR Date: Tuesday 10–11.30am, 9 meetings from 23rd September 2014 The Spirit Of Impressionism The Impressionists’ desire to look at the world with a new freshness and immediacy transformed painting. This course explores the essence of Impressionism; its birth and the Barbizon painters, its widespread influence, including the work of American artists such as Winslow Homer and Mary Cassatt. No previous experience necessaryjust a lively open-minded interest in art!

Tutor Janis Baker Fee £53.90, discounted: £48.50 (not available to the retired) or Free Venue: The Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley LE7 7PR Date: Wednesday 7.15–9.15pm, 7 meetings from 1st October 2014 Contact: Marion Vincent, Telephone: 0116 2375156 or send your enrolments to John Laurance WEA Treasurer, 33 Loughborough Road, Hoton Leicester LE12 5SF Please make cheques payable to WEA Birstall & Rothley Branch Visit the website! www.birstallandrothleywea.org.uk

Tim May Services

ARE YOUR TREES MAYBE? ...UNSAFE, TOO TALL OR UNTIDY ...BLOCKING LIGHT FROM YOUR HOME, OR YOUR NEIGHBOUR’S HOME ...LIKELY TO AFFECT YOUR PROPERTY STRUCTURE YOUR LOCAL TREE SURGEON

With 20 years experience in all aspects of tree work we would be pleased to offer you FREE expert advice & a FREE quotation without obligation

PHONE NOW ON 0116 2505842

9

Fitted Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bedrooms. Supplied and Fitted or Fit Only Call for a free no obligation quotation

0116 2301324 www.timmayservices.co.uk

10 THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

Invitation to help Rothley Exhibition staged shape neighbourhood food in banks RESIDENTS IN Thurcaston and Cropston are being invited to get involved with producing a Neighbourhood Plan for the parish.

Neighbourhood Development Plans are a part of the planning process introduced with the Localism Act 2011. They give communities the chance to set out a vision for their area, about how it will look in the coming years.

It will contain policies that will be the basis for planning decisions to be taken

by Charnwood Borough Council on issues such as housing, open spaces and the environment, heritage and community facilities.

The Neighbourhood Plan is being driven forward by Thurcaston & Cropston Parish Council who have set up a Working Group consisting of local people to lead the project.

A spokesman said: “If you love living in Thurcaston and Cropston now – help us to keep it that way in the future! Whether you’re interested in preserving the things that are important to you or have ideas for making things better, come and share your thoughts with us!”

He added: “We believe that local people are best placed to make decisions on matters that affect them most and so, later in the year, we would like to form ‘theme groups’ of people living locally with a particular interest in housing, open spaces, heritage or community facilities. Groups will meet with other parishioners to discuss what is impor-

tant and to help the Parish Council to translate community views into policies.”

Discussions may include such things as which open spaces to protect from development; what sort of housing is needed, and where, to meet the needs of people living in Thurcaston and Cropston; what community facilities are required that are not currently available and which heritage assets to safeguard for future generations.

To get involved in one of these Theme Groups, or to find out more ab out the Neighbourhood Plan, residents can attend a dropin session being held at Cropston Evangelical Free Church on Station Road, Cropston on Friday September 19 any time between 3pm and 7pm.

Another session will be held at the Memorial Hall, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston on Friday September 26 between pm and 7pm.

The spokesman said: “We want to hear from you!

The more people become involved the better the Neighbourhood Plan will be.”

Details: 0116 2367626, tncparish@btconnect.com • as of April 2014, 1000 communities have started to produce a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) •NDPS need to be in broad conformity with national policies and the local planning authorities Local Plan, in this case, Charnwood Borough Council.

• Re-wires • Fuse Board Upgrades • Extra Sockets & Lighting • New Builds & Extensions • Landlord Safety Certificates/PAT Testing • Garden & Security Lighting • Electric Showers • Burglar Alarm Specialist ALL WORK GUARANTEED For a FREE quote:

M: 07970 893250 T: 0116 2303166

Saxon Drive, Rothley, Leicestershire LE7 7SR www.krelectrical.com Info@krelectrical.com

A FOOD bank started in Rothley this month.

The Soar Valley Community Food Project is based in Rothley Baptist church on Woodgate and provides free food parcels to those in need as well as support directing people to other assistance that might be available.

Tim Jackson, project co-ordinator, said: “The aim is to support people to a better future by helping them in the short term to put food on the table and to assist them find a way forward out of the crisis.”

He added: “Over the last year we have been developing the vision for the project, so it is fantastic to open our doors to support those who need help. The team have a real heart to help those who are having difficulties feeding themselves. We cannot operate without food donations, so we are tremendously grateful to the local supermarkets who have agreed to put donation bins in their stores, so when you shop please look out for these and donate non perishable food.”

The Food Project is based at Rothley Baptist Church, Woodgate, Rothley and is open Monday mornings from 11am to 1pm. It is open to anyone who needs help so drop in, call/text 07743 765958 or email: soarvalleycfp@mail.org.

The Soar Valley Community Food Project is jointly run by Rothley Parish Church and Rothley Baptist Church. If you would like to donate food, money or time please call in or call 07743 765958.

There were over 1 million people who used a free food bank in the last year. These people were unable to feed themselves for a variety of reasons which could have included changes to their benefits, losing their job, debt repayments and a range of other issues.

Rothley

A GROUP of local artists are staging an exhibition of their work.

The Soar Valley Artists’ 12th Annual exhibition will be held in the Rothley Centre on Mountsorrel Lane on Saturday & Sunday October 11/12 from 10am to 5pm

Spokesman John Beckett said: “The society was formed in October 2002.

Our main objective is to further our love of art and to continuously improve our standard of work in enjoyable company.

We meet to paint on Monday evening at Sileby and Wednesday mornings at Rothley. The year’s programme includes workshops, demonstrations, critique

evenings with well known artists, outdoor sketching and an annual dinner.

We are permanently on display at Glenfield Hospital raising money for the Glenfield Trust.

“Why not visit our 12th Annual Exhibition and enjoy our display of paintings as well as coffee, tea and home made cakes” The next issue of

THE ROTHLEY POST will be published on Nov 8 The copy deadline is Oct 24

Fun Friendly Fitness Classes

local to you

NO FLOOR EXERCISES OR PARTNER REQUIRED IN ANY CLASS

PAY AS YOU GO , NO NEED TO BOOK • BEGINNERS WELCOME •SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS/ABILITIES MON MON TUES TUES TUES TUES WED WED WED THUR

Zumba Beginners 5.30-6.15pm £3.50 @ Syston Merton Primary Schl, Cherry Dr LE7 2PT Zumba 6.20-7.20pm & 7.30-8.30pm £4.00 @ Syston Merton Primary Schl, Cherry Dr LE7 2PT FitSteps 9.25-10.10am £3.50 @ Birstall Social Club, Wanlip Lane LE4 4JS Fitsteps 11.15-12.00pm £3.50 @ Thurcaston Memorial Hall, Anstey Lane LE7 1JB Zumba 6.15-7.00pm £4.00 @ Thurcaston Memorial Hall, Anstey Lane LE7 1JB Zumba 7.20-8.20pm £4.00 @ Birstall Highcliffe Primary Schl, Greengate Lane LE4 3DL Fitsteps 6.15-7.00pm £4.00 @ Birstall Stonehill Sch, Stonehill Ave LE4 4JG Tums n Tone 7.10-7.55pm £4.00 @ Birstall Stonehill Sch, Stonehill Ave LE4 4JG Zumba 8.00-8.45pm £4.00 @ Birstall Stonehill Schl, Stonehill Ave LE4 4JG Zumba 8.15-9.15pm £4.00 @ Syston Catholic Hall, Broad Str LE7 1GH

Fitness with Lisa • Call me 07850 759170 • lisa_al@talktalk.net

THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

11

Guides & Brownies busy year Free money advice THURCASTON BROWNIES and Cropston Guides have sent us their annual review of the year.

A MONEY advice centre has been opened in Rothley.

Free, face to face counselling is available from Soar Valley Community Money Advice, based at Rothley Baptist church, Woodgate, Rothley Centre Manager Tim Jackson said: “If you are struggling with your debts or just need some help with your finances Soar Valley Community Money Advice Centre is here to help you.

The centre has trained advisors who offer free face to face debt counselling in a confidential and supportive way.

They will go through your finances, prepare a budget and negotiate with anyone you owe money to. This will remove the pressure that your creditors are putting on you and ensure an affordable payment plan is agreed.

The aim is to support you to a future free of debt.”

In addition the Centre can advise on benefit entitlement, other free services available, cost saving ideas and budgeting.

Tim added: “It has been great to be able to help many individuals and families get their finances on to a firmer footing. The positive impact on their lives as the stress of debt is lifted is amazing to see.”

The Centre is open Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. It is open to anyone who needs help so please pop in, call/text 07743 765958 or email soarvalleycma@gmail.org.

G E GAMBLE & SONS INDEPENDENT FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS —–––––––––– ESTABLISHED 1830 —–––––––––

57 HIGH STREET, SYSTON LEICESTER LE7 1GQ TEL: 0116 2607500 A FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL DIRECTORS OFFERING A PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY FUNERALS ARRANGED IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME OR AT OUR UNIQUE 17TH CENTURY THATCHED COTTAGE PROPRIETOR MR RICK ASTILL, RESIDENT OF BIRSTALL

www.gamblefunerals.co.uk MEMBERS OF SAIF AND NAFD

BROWNIES. September 2013 began with some of the girls winning prizes for art and craftwork at the Thurcaston Horticultural show. Then work started on the Safety badge. The Brownies tested the school playground equipment, and learned about the dangers of electricity, hot water and other hazards around the house and garden, phoning home and 999 calls. Brownies performed their own safety dramas and had an expert talk about personal safety.

We visited the Church and tried ringing hand bells (Thank you to the Hand bells group). We learned the Firework code in preparation for our bonfire, fireworks and food. We looked smart in our uniforms for the Remembrance Day service at All Saint’s Church, Thurcaston, and then screamed ‘It’s behind you’ at Loughborough’s Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. We made glittery Christmas tree decorations with beads and finished the term with a party where everyone dressed as their favourite pantomime character.

In Spring 2014 the Brownies worked for the First Aid badge with expert tuition from Brian Jackson (thank you). Brownies undertook the Entertainer badge which involved giving a short individual performance to the rest of the Pack of a song, dance, poems, joke or musical instrument performance. The Brownies made paper plate hand puppets and wrote scripts to act out a nursery rhyme or fairy tale with their parents in the audience.

In the summer term the Brownies undertook the Wildlife Explorer badge. On the bat hunt we found plastic bats in Lanesborough Wood and near the tunnel under the GCR in Thurcaston, but all the real ones eluded us and the butterflies had gone to bed. We got a little messy making bird feeders but enjoyed the hedgehog evening and also insect and scavenger hunts. A Wet ‘n’ Wild games evening ended the summer term.

GUIDES We began the Autumn term presenting prizes that some Guides had won at the Horticultural Show and the Guide of the Year cup for 2012 /2013 to Abigail Crisswell. The girls were earning their Personal Safety badge by cooking safely on a disposable BBQ (in the rain), discussing dangers around the home and garden, throwing a lifeline, turning off electricity and water supplies, phoning 999 and keeping safe on the internet. We visited the Church and tried ringing hand bells and climbing up the scary bell tower. The Guides joined with the Brownies for the Remembrance Service, Pantomime and Bonfire evenings but made more compli-

Ian Roe General Building BUILDING MAINTENANCE HARD & SOFT LANDSCAPING & FENCING etc INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

0116 2303222 07847 003554 LET OUR FAMILY LOOK AFTER YOUR FAMILY FOR FREE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

www.ianroe.co.uk

cated tree decorations and held their own Christmas party, especially enjoying the Chocolate 6 game.

In the spring term the Guides cooked pancakes on empty bean tins using candle power. We must thank the church group for helping them to make gifts for Mum at the Mothering Sunday Service. For the Performing Arts badge, the girls performed their own dance routines and in small groups gave Puppet show performances to an audience of their parents. They had made several different kinds of puppets, and also made the props and scenery for their puppet plays. The evening finished with congratulations to 5 older Guides: Abi, Bethany, Chloe, Eloise and Lauren who had gained their Baden Powell award and also a presentation of flowers to thank Unit Helper, Pat Wilson, and Guide Leader, Christine Miranda, for their many years with Guides and Brownies. A week later, Baden- Powell certificates were presented

by Richard Clowes, High Sheriff of Leicester at the Big Shed to Guides from across the County. At a further ceremony, Christine Miranda received an award to recognise 40 years of service to Guiding.

Abi, Chloe and Eloise are old enough to have started their bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and have being helping with our Brownies for their volunteering section of this award –thank you.

In the summer term, the Guides were working for the Traditions of Guiding badge and used snake lashing to make model rafts to race on the stream (River

Lin) in Bradgate Park. Buddy burners were made from melted wax and later used at a cook out and overnight camp. Dampers (flour and water dough) were flamecooked on skewers. Community Service involved helping the Leaders with the Barnardo’s envelopes in Cropston and the Open Gardens in Thurcaston for LOROS. Camping overnight in the garden and a night walk to Rothley chip shop was in conjunction with the RSPB wild sleep out.

Our year ended with a getting soaked at a Wet’n’Wild games evening.

We meet on Wednesday evenings at Richard Hill Primary School, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston and thanks must go to Mr Cooper at the school who is always very helpful. Any adults wishing to volunteer, or enquiries for girls to join, please contact the following: Brownies (age 7) 6-7.15pm: contact Louise Keran 07711 422350: Guides (age 10) 7.15-8.30pm: Contact Christine Miranda 0116 2364293 Pics (top): The Baden Powell Award. (l-r) Eloise, Lauren, Chloe, Bethany and Abi; (inset)Brownies at their Christmas party dressed as a pantomime character.

12 THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

Monday Club news OUR MEMBERS Meeting on July 14, was our Annual Strawberry Cream Tea which was a resounding success with 30 members, family and friends attending.

Cort retains title DEFENDING CHAMPION Matthew Cort from Rothley Park held off a determined challenge from Michael Reed to retain the Mark Group Midland Open, staged at Birstall Golf Club.

ashwell Stoves & Chimneys Ltd Installation of wood burning Domestic Stoves SUPPLY & INSTALLATION OR INSTALLATION ONLY

FREE EXPERT ADVICE Accredited HETAS installer 19 Lawn Ave, Birstall

07712 772497 07801 482 115 info@ashwellstoves.co.uk

Both golfers were members of Birstall as amateurs and put their course knowledge to good use, with Cort – who had led by two shots overnight – snatching a birdie on the par five 18th to clinch the title.

The Mark Group Midland Open is the biggest professional tournament held in Leicestershire each year, and again attracted all the Midlands’ top professionals, including former Ryder Cup players Paul Broadhurst and Peter Baker.

Pic: Kath Cottingham, founder of The Mark Group presenting the trophy to Matthew Cort

This year it was held at the “Blue Bell Inn” in Rothley. Recently refurbished, the Inn was attractively appointed and the Tea room was comfortably arranged for our benefit.

On arrival we were supplied with either Tea or Coffee which was most welcome as the weather was beautifully hot – a real July Summer’s day.

We were then more than generously plied with large scones, strawberry jam, copious amounts of Clotted Cream (so thick you could stand your spoon up in it!) and then came the strawberries, large and delicious.

We then held a well supplied Raffle to the delight of all concerned.

We owe a great debt of gratitude to our Deputy Leader, Sue Wakerley, for organising the occasion and also our thanks go the more than helpful and diligent staff of the “Blue Bell Inn” Restaurant.

On August 11 Mr Derek Holloway, who had previously visited the Club twice with extremely diverse talks, on this occasion spoke on a personal level about the Earthquake which took place in Christchurch New Zealand, on Tuesday February 22, 2011, when he and his wife were on holiday with their extended family. He named his talk “The Day the Earth Moved for Jane and Derek” a title which produced much laughter. However, the subject was far from amusing.

The Christchurch Earthquake was a powerful natural event which severely damaged New Zealand’s second largest City killing 185 people in one of the nation’s deadliest peacetime disasters. The quake (6.3 magnitude) followed an earlier one (7.1 magnitude) which had occurred on September 4, 2010. New Zealand is situated on the notorious 40,000km long “Ring of Fire” around the Pacific basin where 90% of all earthquakes occur with 81% being major.

New Zealand is therefore known as “the shaky islands” and Christchurch, at the epicentre of the ‘quake, is still experiencing aftershocks today.

Derek graphically recounted his and his wife’s personal and harrowing experiences witnessing first-hand the terrible earthquake which occurred at 12.51pm.

They had spent a pleasant morning punting on the river Avon and were about to enjoy lunch in a Restaurant, when the earthquake struck and they became trapped and they had to escape the falling building. Jane had become trapped in the “Ladies” for a short time. Their cousins helped them to get out and to shelter in the Park as the Cathedral collapsed up the Street. The family drove them out of town avoiding collapsed buildings and lakes of mud called liquefaction rising out of fissures above the river Avon, earlier so peaceful but by then a raging torrent.

A baby daughter was cared for by the grandparents, whose house had been shaken several times by earthquakes and after-shocks. Another relative had to abandon his coat, wallet and keys and did not see his car again for four months.

Two other cousins were at the University and had to run out on to the grass to avoid falling masonry.

Derek said that in the aftermath 185 people had lost their lives and many families were separated for long periods. Most buildings had been destroyed including

Canterbury Cathedral, all churches and 80% of the business district. All infrastructure had gone. Food had to be airlifted in, 10,000 houses were beyond repair, 20,000 Portaloos had to be installed and the famous Rugby Union matches relocated. All in all, the ‘quake proved to be the 3rd costliest ever. The city’s mayor, Robert Parker, fronted media coverage and “held people together” and was knighted for his services in this year’s New Year’s Honours List. On a lighter note, Derek then followed on with happier photographs of his family holiday in New Zealand.

Derek then reported on the progress made by the time of his return to New Zealand some 3 years later 2013/14 and said that Christchurch was by then ”on the road to recovery”. Canterbury Cathedral had been temporarily rebuilt using cardboard and the original bells returned for repair to Taylors’ Bell Foundry in Loughborough. The city centre had been totally demolished and the land cleared to await final planning decisions on redevelopment. In the meantime, Christchurch was still a city of shipping containers housing businesses, offices etc., but the famous heritage trams had started to run again, albeit in restricted areas and work had commenced on the first priority “infrastructure” with the re-laying of underground water supply pipes and sewers.

Poignantly a temporary memorial of 185 white chairs (including one baby chair) had been installed to represent the people who had lost their lives. Derek said that for him the life threatening experience of surviving the earthquake had been “life changing”. He and Jane had attended a thanksgiving service at which the New Zealand National Anthem had been sung in Maori and English and which he said he had found particularly moving. The brave people of Christchurch have to live with constant worry about “the next one” and he and Jane wished good luck to them all, a sentiment shared by all members of the Monday Club present at the meeting.

Members were then able to peruse Derek’s selection of memorabilia (newspapers and photographs etc).bringing closure to a fascinating talk, Our next Meeting will be our customary Harvest Festival on September 8. This is a light hearted event, supported by generous fund-raising donations. Do come along and join us. Information obtainable on 0116 2363467.

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

H Towell Funeral Services

Call us 24 hours a day Private chapels of rest 5 Danvers Rd, Mountsorrel Tel: 0116 230 2449 Part of Dignity plc.

A British Company

THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

13

LINK CARS Rothley • Private Hire

Serving the local community for 29 years: 1983-2012 LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE ALL AIRPORTS ETC

0116 2302558

Historic Rotary club’s D Day walk local cottage A CHARITY walk along the D Day beaches in Normandy raised £1500 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

AT OUR meeting in July we were pleased to welcome Ernest Miller, who came to talk to us about Stoneywell Cottage, the National Trust Gimson House in Ulverscroft.

As this property is close to where we all live, we were pleased to welcome local visitors as well as our members.

Ernie related the problems the National Trust had in getting planning permission to turn the property into a visitor centre. We were also told 130 volunteers will be needed to keep the property running five days a week.

Ernest Gimson, an architect by profession, originally built the cottage for family occupation from April to September. It was set into the rock and was completed in 1899. In 1939 the thatch roof caught fire and the property was badly damaged. A Swithland slate roof replaced the thatched one.

We were also made aware of Ernest Gimson’s friendship with both William Morris and the Barnsley Brothers and with their involvement with the arts and crafts movement.

Ernest Gimson was renowned for his arts and crafts skills, and designed chairs and plaster work. The University of Leicester holds some examples of his furniture.

It is understood that the cottage should open sometime in August.

This was an excellent, informative talk that made us all want to visit the cottage.

From Benita Gettings, Thurcaston & Cropston WI

Members of the Rotary Club of the Wreake Valley and of Stamford St Martins visited the French coast on June 6 to raise the money in memory of Richard Payne who was born on D Day and lost his battle with MND last year.

A spokesman said: “The 70th anniversary proved to be an exciting and eventful day with the walk beginning at Pegasus Bridge at 5am to avoid French road closures for her Majesty, Presidents Obama and Putin along with 21 other world leaders.

“Our aim was to reach Arromanche 20+ miles along the coast, but due to the road closures and numerous events along the beachfront we had to turn back midway. Nevertheless the overall mileage was achieved and Arromanche was reached on day two. Through the sore feet and blisters we could only

Annual run THE ROTARY Club of the Wreake Valley organised the fifth annual Watermead Challenge Charity Run at Watermead Park in early July.

Although the date clashed with one of the football World Cup semi finals there were a record 275 plus entrants in the three and five mile runs.

The event this year was in aid of the local Syston charity, Textellis.com, set up

by Richard Page in aid of his son Ellis, and attracted runners of all abilities around the lakeside course.

Race Director, Chris Battye, said: “We are delighted with the turnout and the overall success of the event. Money is still coming in but we hope the evening will have raised over £2000 for this worthwhile cause.”

You can find out more about the Watermead Challenge and Rotary at www.wreakevalleyrotary.org.uk.

imagine how it must have been 70 years ago and salute those that took part!”

Richard Payne’s daughter Emily said: “The atmosphere in Normandy on the

Burglaries in Rothley POLICE ARE appealing for information after two burglaries and one attempted burglary in the Rothley area.

The first incident happened some time between 4.15pm on Saturday July 12 and 5.15pm on Sunday July 13 on Homefield Lane, Rothley. During the burglary cash and jewellery were stolen with a large amount of the jewellery being Indian gold.

The second incident happened some time between 10.15am on Friday July 11 and 8.05pm on Sunday July 13 on Grangefields Drive, Rothley. In this instance the victims were on holiday at the time of the break in and the burglary was discovered by a family member. An 18ct gold ring was stolen during the incident.

The third incident happened some time between 10.15am on Saturday July 12 and 4.20pm on Sunday July 13 on Brownhill Crescent, Rothley. On this occasion the suspects did not gain access to the property due to the alarm being activated.

PC 4471 Beth Pick said: “We would like to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious activity on Homefield Lane, Grangefields Drive and Brownhill Crescent over the weekend from Friday July 11 to Sunday July 13. We would also like to speak to anyone who has any suspicions as to who may be responsible or has come across any of the stolen items”.

Anyone with information in relation to any appeals featured on this site is asked to contact the relevant officer on 101, 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.

anniversary of D Day was amazing, there were lots of commemorations, flags everywhere and everyone was really friendly and interested in what we were doing. We were so pleased to raise such a large amount of money for a great cause, in memory of my dad.”

DE MONTFORT MEMORIALS • MONUMENTAL SCULPTORS • NEW MEMORIALS • CLEANING & RESTORATION • QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP • BROCHURE ON REQUEST

www.demontfortmemorials.co.uk Showroom:

3 BROOKBRIDGE COURT, SYSTON LEICESTER LE7 2JT

Tel: 0116 2601851

PILBEAM ACADEMY of DANCE Tel: 07584 166838 Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern & National for children from age 3 Held at Rothley Village Hall, on Monday & Tuesday evening, & at Rothley Baptist Church, Woodgate, from 4.30pm on Wednesday.

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

New term starts

Monday 1st September Pupils 3yrs + welcome

Ladies Tap classes for experienced or beginners held on Mondays at 7pm.

JOIN US FOR FUN, EXERCISE OR EXAMINATIONS • Est 1990 Principal: Antonia Pilbeam F.D.D.A.

14 THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

Garden centre’s party History society news IT WAS a breezy, but dry afternoon on Saturday August 16, 2014, when a group of members and guests gathered at Ratcliffe College for our last outing of the summer.

LEICESTER ROWENA Garden Centre on Loughborough Road, Rothley, held a Blooming Great Tea Party and raised £370 for Marie Curie Cancer Care, its chosen charity for the next two years.

The tea party included a tombola and wish tree, all set to the music of local flute player, Elizabeth Wells.

All the money raised from the tea party will help Marie Curie Nurses to provide more free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes meaning they can continue to enjoy and benefit from their garden.

New café PLANS FOR the conversion of a residential dwelling at 23 Woodgate, Rothley, into a café/restaurant have been submitted to Charnwood Borough Council.

The owner’s plans are to live in part of the dwelling and convert the rest of the property into a café. A single storey extension will be added to the side of the property to house a new kitchen.

Rothley Parish Council has objected to the plans on the grounds of over development of a small plot and concerns about the lack of parking.

Planning application reference P/14/1340/2 Advertise in

THE ROTHLEY POST 47 x 59mm £20 • 47 x 120mm £36 98 x 59mm £36 • 98 x 120mm £60

1) Decide what size you want 2) Send us a sketch of your ad 3) We design, publish This Siz & send e you the Wednes bill days

S£E2X0Y +VAT

CALL 2674213 for an advertising rate card, or view online at www.birstallpost.co.uk The prices above exclude VAT

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

Call David Jackson on 0781 5519490 to arrange your EPC

Tim Wildbore at Leicester Rowena Garden Centre said: “We’re so pleased our Blooming Great Tea Party raised such a wonderful amount for Marie Curie. It was a fantastic event and we’re happy that sharing a cuppa with locals will fund free care from Marie Curie Nurses to terminally ill people.”

Carrie Seaton, Community Fundraiser at Marie Curie said: “A massive thank you to Leicester Rowena Garden Centre for holding this tea party and to all those who came along and donated to Marie Curie.”

College’s exam results A-LEVEL results announced in August saw Leicestershire improving on last year’s figures with the number of students at county schools gaining A*-C grades rising from 75 per cent to 76 per cent.

At Longslade 67 per cent achieved A*-C grades and the pass rate was 97 per cent.

The pass rate for the county was 99 per cent and nationally it was 98 per cent, down from 98.1 per cent in 2013.

Longslade’s Acting Principal Mr Jason Smith said: “We’re incredibly proud of the hard work and talent of our students, they’ve achieved some excellent results.”

At Beauchamp College in Oadby 87.4% achieved A*-C grades. Beauchamp College leads the Lionheart Multi Academy Trust to which all schools in Birstall now belong except Longslade – it is expected to join shortly.

At GCSE, Longslade students achieved a pass rate of 58 per cent for five A*-C grades including English & maths. In 2013 the figure was 60 per cent.

63 per cent of students obtained five or more A*-C grades in any subject. In 2013 the figure was 77 per cent.

At Beauchamp College, the pass rate for five A*-C grades including English & Maths was 78 per cent, and in any subject it was 85 per cent.

Situated just off the busy A46 road, not far from the village of Ratcliffe on the Wreake, the College and its spacious grounds have a commanding position on the high ground where they are situated, with magnificent views over the surrounding countryside, but are quite sheltered from the noise and bustle of the nearby traffic. Today the College is an independent, co-educational Catholic day and boarding school, with pupils’ ages ranging from 3 to 18 years.

Events which led to the foundation of the College date back to 1828, when Blessed Antonio Rosmini founded a religious order in Sacro Monte Calvario, in northern Italy, which he named the Institute of Charity. His central philosophy for the men of the order, which later included a separate order for women, plus one for associated lay people, was and still is to service God and the needs of the church and the world in whatever way the signs of the time indicate, mindful of the importance of mutual help and support for one another in their pursuit of serving God. The name for this spiritual family became the Rosminians.

In England in 1828, after years of persecution of Catholics, Parliament repealed the Penal Laws against Catholics, finally allowing them the freedom once more to live and practise their faith in public. Thus, in 1835 Father Rosmini sent a small group of men to England, led by Fr. Luigi Gentili. They initially went to the college and seminary at Prior Park in Bath, but as the Catholic revival gathered momentum, Fr. Gentili moved to the Midlands to become house Chaplain for Ambrose Phillips de Lisle at Grace Dieu Manor. Despite some continued hostility towards Catholic missionaries, Fr. Gentili was fortunate to gain support and friendship from a local benefactor, from whom he was able to purchase the land on which the present College is sited, to establish a Rosminian seminary in 1845.

Then, in 1847, a boarding school for boys was added. The Catholic ethos established

by Fr. Gentili over 160 years ago has remained at the forefront of the life of the College since its foundation, with members of the Rosminian Community living and working within the College grounds at the Rosminian Centre, based in the previously abandoned buildings and area that was Ratcliffe Aerodrome.

We were fortunate to have one of the Fathers from the Rosminian Centre, the well-informed Fr. David, as our guide for the afternoon to take us on a tour of the College buildings and grounds. Fr. David had been a pupil at the College, leaving in 1959 and then later returning there as a teacher. He left again to pursue other ministry and teaching roles over many years, before latterly returning again to continue his ministry within the Rosminian Centre and the daily life of the College.

Fr. David proved to be a delightfully entertaining guide with many anecdotal stories to tell, and his deep affection for the College was obvious.

The school buildings were designed by the Victorian Gothic revivalist, Augustus Welby Pugin, who is also known for his

collaborative work in the reconstruction of the Palace of Westminster. The College Square was designed by Charles Francis Hansom. Various alterations and extensions (not all in keeping with Pugin’s designs) have taken place since the College’s foundation, including the 20thC refectory and Byzantine style church and, more recently, the sixth form centre.

Our tour concluded at the Rosminian Centre where we heard from Margaret Greiff about the important role of Ratcliffe Aerodrome during WWII. As Fr. David explained, the Centre is a “work in progress”, but it was good to learn that the buildings have been restored to house a large library, to provide facilities for seminars and other meetings, as well as to serve a meaningful spiritual purpose in the Rosminian tradition. Finally, we enjoyed some very welcome tea and cakes.

Tuesday September 16 is the date of the first of our autumn meetings, when Peter Liddle, former Community Archaeologist for Leicestershire will talk about “The Rise and Decline of the Medieval Village”. Time: 7.30pm. Venue: Harrison Room, All Saints’ Church, Thurcaston. All welcome. Visitors: £3.

From Jennifer Kennington Thurcaston and Cropston Local History Society

Daniel Chapman

PAINTER & DECORATOR All aspects of work undertaken

Quality Finishes Competitive Rates •07805 203 919 • 0116 3488130 dachapman@hotmail.co.uk

Making your Will... it's never too early, but often too late.

C J Estate Planning Services • Will Writing Service • Powers of Attorney • Probate Service • Court of Protection Contact us today:

Rebecca Finch GCILEx AIPW 0116 2374869 or 07773255561 rebeccafinch246@btinternet.com

THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

15

Men learn to sing ALL MEN who can sing, and even those who think they can’t are being invited to take part in a Learn to Sing course with the Heart of England Chorus.

The course is being held at Birstall Social Club on Monday Sep 29, Oct 6 and Oct 13 at 7.30pm, culminating with a performance on Friday October

Charity dinner 17 at the Social Club in aid of LOROS. For details or to book a place call Jan Hunt on 2675339 or email jansbolt@btinternet.com

Future of park & ride THE FUTURE of Leicester’s park and ride network, which includes the site in Birstall, is under discussion after the costs of subsidising the service rose.

The Birstall, Enderby and Meynell’s Gorse network is jointly run by the City and County Councils and last year they subsidised the service with £664,000 – up from £526,000 the year before.

The scheme cost £l.737 million to run last year and generated £1.073 million in

Support dementia PEOPLE IN and around Leicester are being urged to help the Alzheimer’s Society support people living with dementia.

The charity is looking for volunteers for its Side by Side Befriending Service. Volunteers would need to give up to four hours a week to support people in the early stages of dementia.

There are already thought to be 12,000 people with the condition in Leicester and Rutland. By 2021 that number is like to reach 16,000.

Suna Tilley from Alzheimer’s Society in Leicestershire and Rutland said: “The Side

by Side service provides stimulation for people with dementia, which could be mental or physical. It may be companionship, such as sitting and having a cup of tea or it could be helping and joining them in an activity or hobby. The service is important because it reduces people’s feelings of isolation.”

Volunteers will be matched with people with dementia who share similar interests.

They will gain valuable experience and develop a sense of value by providing a much needed and worthwhile voluntary service.”

The Leicestershire and Rutland Locality of Alzheimer’s Society provides ongoing training and support to all volunteers who will be CRB checked and who should be over the age of 18.

Potential recruits are asked to contact Suna Tilley on 0116 231 1113 or email: suna.tilley@alzheimers.org.uk

income. In 2011 there were 700,000 passenger journeys rising to 830,000 last year but the rise in usage has not been sufficient to eliminate the subsidy, say the City Council.

The City and County Councils have jointly drawn up a number of options for the service: • mothballing one of the sites • improved marketing and promotion • increasing ticket prices and charging for concessionary travel Peter Osborne, County Council cabinet member for transport, said: “We are working with our colleagues at Leicester City Council to determine the best way to fund the Park and Ride services to the city. We have jointly drawn up a number of options with the City Council for the service and we are carrying out an assessment to determine which approach will give Leicester’s Park and Rides a sustainable future. The County Council has not yet met to publicly discuss the future options for the Park and Ride facilities.”

• In August, Leicestershire was one of seven areas in England to benefit from additional government funding for sustainable transport schemes, receiving £160,000.

The money will not contribute towards the park and ride scheme. Peter Osborne said: “The funding will be used to continue a range of successful initiatives including improved information at bus stops, encouraging parents and commuters to choose more sustainable ways to travel and loaning mopeds to young jobseekers to help them find and access work.”

A. G. HOLLAND Est 1976

Blockpaving Fencing Patios Garden Design & Maintenance Service 41 Gwendolin Ave, Birstall tel: 2675882

A FUND-RAISING dinner to launch a new awards scheme for young people has raised more than £6,000 for charity.

The dinner, which was hosted by local solicitors Gateley, took place at Leicester Tigers in aid of Rothley charity the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust.

The money raised will be used to fund the Inspire Awards, a new venture by the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust to help young people in Leicester and Leicestershire achieve their ambitions.

The Inspire Awards encourage city and county young people aged 13-19 to apply for small grants and/or specialist support and advice to help them develop their talents.

Grants of up to £500 are available for young people who live in Leicester or Leicestershire and are either training for a competition in a significant sporting activity that is recognised by the Trust, or pursuing a project to benefit their local community.

Applications will also be considered from young artists or musicians looking to develop their talents.

The Trust will also encourage the sharing of knowledge and practical experience, helping young entrepreneurs to develop their ideas. In these cases, rather than a financial reward, young people will benefit from mentoring, contacts and specialist advice.

The Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT) is a charity set up in memory of Leicester teenager Joe Humphries, who collapsed and died while out jogging.

Joe was a victim of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) – a group of lethal heart diseases which can cause sudden cardiac death in young people.

Steve Humphries from the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust said: “The fund-raising dinner was a great success, and we’re so grateful to Gateley for supporting us in this way. This money will go a long way towards helping young people locally to fulfil their potential – something which, tragically, Joe and other victims of lethal heart diseases don’t get to do.”

The £6,000 figure raised

by Gateley was a result of generous donations, a raffle and a silent auction on the night.

Simon Taylor, a partner from Gateley, said: “I’m so pleased that we managed to

raise such a substantial amount for this very worthy cause. The Joe Humphries Memorial Trust is an inspirational charity, and we’re delighted to be able to contribute to an awards scheme that will make such a big difference to young lives.”

The dinner was also made possible with the kind support of Leicester Tigers, who have made the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust one of their charities of the year.

As well as running the Inspire Awards, the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust works to raise awareness of SADS and provides vital life-saving training for sports clubs, under its Joe’s Mini HeartStart 4 Sport scheme.

Applications for the Inspire Awards are now invited. To apply, go to www.jhmt.org.uk/inspire , where full terms and conditions are also available.

Pic: (back row, l-r) Joe Humphries Memorial Trust patron and rugby legend Martin Johnson CBE, musicians Jersey Budd and Andy Price, Simon Taylor from Gateley’s, football coach and Trust supporter Lawrie McMenemy MBE, cardiac specialist Dr Mike Ferguson and Vicky Wills from Joe Humphries Memorial Trust. (front row, l-r) Trust chair Steve Humphries, Angela Humphries, assistant city mayor Cllr Manjula Sood, and Val Lewis, community volunteer

16 THE ROTHLEY POST

SEP 2014

Gardening club news THE FIRST of the Thurcaston and Cropston Gardening Club’s summer activities was an evening garden visit to ‘Barracca’, in Earl Shilton.

Over 35 members and visitors enjoyed this visit on a lovely warm evening.

There was much to see in this one acre garden, including a silver birch walk, wildlife pond, lawns surrounded by herbaceous plants, and many shrubs.

There was also a vegetable and fruit garden, large greenhouse and fruit cage.

The garden design and planting schemes are excellent with colour and form used to brilliant effect. The wildlife pond is surrounded by bog gardens with lush and full planting, like a large bed devoted to many variety of astilbe.

We were made most welcome, and the drink and lovely cakes at the end of the evening were appreciated by all.

The summer activities continued in July with a ‘members and guest’ event.

This was a ‘garden trail’ in Cropston.

The first garden was a fabulous plants woman’s garden with deep herbaceous beds, mature trees, and both native and Mediterranean, giving height and shade to the planting. There were delightful focal

points where artefacts were reflected in the surrounding colours, and a magnifi-

for us all to enjoy. As well as the lovely garden there was also excellent food, drink, and warm hospitality. A number of members prepared food, and the garden owners provided an excellent BBQ and drinks.

The Club’s outing in July this year was a trip to the Tatton Park Flower Show. This was a great success and over 50 members and guests enjoyed all that the show had to offer on a warm summer day.

Autumn meetings at the Gardening Club in the Memorial Hall Wed 8th October, 7.45 pm – Dreaming Spires – Stuart Dixon Delphiniums and other tall perennials – named varieties and tips and help in cultivation.

Wed 12th November, 7.45 pm – Growing Chrysanthemums – Peter White A master-class from a multi award

cent fountain. Gardening Club members and guests spent about an hour admiring this garden.

The second garden, also in full bloom, had the most spectacular display of roses and a Koi pond. It was packed full of wonderful plants

From Thurcaston and Cropston Garden Club

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 applications 31st December for consideration in January 2015. Grants ranging from £100 to £1,000 will be awarded to applicants who meet the necessary criteria.

Quality spectacles at the best prices visit our showroom proSP CS eyewear GET A QUOTE FROM US BEFORE YOU BUYYOUR NEXT PAIR OF SPECTACLES Same day service on most plastic lenses

DESIGNER FRAMES

Contact Mike or Teresa Keily on 0116

237 6098

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 Rothley library or Rothley Post Office on Woodgate.

Trade/business rates for small ads are 25p a word. You are liable for the trade/business rate if you are offering a service for which you are asking for payment, or if you are advertising new goods for sale. All text will be printed bold. Box outline £1 extra. Max 50

AMLI DESIGN Architectural Consultancy. Plans drawn and submitted.

Extensions, conversions, new build. David Ives B.Sc.(Hons) FBEng MCIOB 0116 2674395 / 07974807111 www.amlidesign.co.uk THURCASTON BABY and Toddler Group, Tuesday 9-11am (term time), Memorial Hall, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston. £2 each session. Drop in or call 0116 2109188 for details

Planning

winning grower.

Wed 10th December, 7.45 pm – Social Evening and Quiz Night Mulled wine, nibbles and a faith supper. Please bring your own tipple and a contribution for the buffet table.

With a light hearted quiz or two.

New members are always most welcome. For more information on any of the autumn events call Dave Haddon on (0116) 235 9758

Top quality lenses including Varilux, Nikon, Zeiss

Small Ads

Unit 3, Victoria Mills Fowke St, Rothley Easy Parking

APPLIANCE REPAIRS & SALES Electric Cookers & Hobs Washing Machines Tumble Dryers • Dishwashers Cooker Hoods

Tel: 0116 2375577 Mobile 07969 953958 www.bishopsappliancecare.co.uk

THE ROTHLEY POST YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Longslade College, Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4GH Editor: Mr Jerry Jackson Editorial/Advertising (Tel & Fax)

0116 2674213 Correspondence, news etc can be handed in at: Rothley Library, Rothley Post Office or to our office in the Youth Centre, Longslade College, Birstall editor@birstallpost.co.uk

P/14/1674/2: Land off Westfield Lane, Rothley – request for screening opinion for proposed residential development of up to 200 dwellings P/14/1505/2: 65 Swithland Lane, Rothley – erection of orangery to rear of dwelling P/14/1530/2: Woodcock Farm, 903 Loughborough Rd, Rothley – replacement 15m telecommunications column, antennas, equipment cabinets and ancillary works P/14/1385/2: Land off Swithland Lane, Rothley – erection of heritage centre, railway museum, exhibition building, railway platform and stone huts with associated landscaping, site access and car park P/14/1350/2: Land to rear of 129 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley – erection of two storey dwelling P/14/1309/2: 79 Rothley Rd, Mountsorrel – erection of a two storey extension to rear and dormer window to rear of dwelling and provision of decking area and ramp to rear P/14/1340/2: 23 Woodgate, Rothley – change of use to café/restaurant and erection of single storey extension to side P/14/1714/2: 114 Rectory Lane, Thurcaston – 1st floor extension and single storey front and rear extensions P/14/1701/2: 47 Anstey Lane, Thurcaston – new dwelling P/14/1308/2: Land off Mill Rd, Thurcaston – site for the erection of up to 50 dwellings, community centre and park, including sustainable drainage system with access off Mill Road P/14/1439/2: 138 Station Rd, Cropston – erection of a detached garage to front of dwelling

Crime report Crime Report: Rothley, July 2014 Theft of motor vehicle 1 (Rothley Court Hotel, pick-up stolen), theft from motor vehicle 1 (Town Green Street, number plates stolen), burglary 4, damage to motor vehicle 1.

PC 4505 Leye Price